Chris Sheppard

Turning to Titus 2 and Proverbs 31, the message calls Christian wives to purity, self-control, and a home-centered life that stands against the culture's competing vision of womanhood.

Titus 2 WomanhoodKeepers at HomeSelf-Control

Continuing this study of family obstacles, the message applies 1 Peter 3 to a Christian married to an unbeliever, calling wives to quiet submission and husbands to a sacrificial, Christlike love.

Marriage to an UnbelieverQuiet SubmissionChristlike Love

The sermon discusses Christ's work in believers through difficulties and challenges. It references the importance of His role in completing the work begun in us, drawing from verses in 1 Corinthians 7.

God's sovereignty in family lifeperseverance through challenges

Ezra leads the assembled people to deal seriously with their sin, confess before God, and take costly steps of obedience. Biblical repentance is not sentiment alone; it accepts responsibility and acts according to the Word.

Costly RepentanceConfessionObedient Reform

Ephesians chapter 5, verses 22 through 24, lays out the duties of wives as outlined in scripture.

Scriptural guidance for marriageTheology of gender rolesSpiritual responsibilities in the home

The sermon discusses the responsibility of husbands, emphasizing the importance of love and respect in marriage, referencing Ephesians 5:22-29.

Love as the foundation of marriageHusband's role in leading and loving his wife

Ezra 10 shows revival moving from broken prayer into public repentance as the people own their sin and seek a biblical remedy. True repentance begins with leaders who are broken before God and spreads into courageous obedience among the

Repentance RevivalBroken LeadershipPublic Confession

The sermon begins by transitioning from the Gospel of John back to the book of Genesis, emphasizing the importance of revisiting foundational biblical teachings. The pastor discusses a series of messages focusing on the family and other

Starting at GenesisFamily in the BibleSeries of Messages

Ezra 9 shows a man of God responding to Israel's sin with humiliation, identification, and confession before the Lord. His prayer remembers God's mercy to the remnant while owning the guilt of the people and the danger of returning to

Corporate ConfessionRemnant Mercy

John 11 shows the varied reactions to Jesus raising Lazarus: some believe, some report Him, and the religious leaders harden in hatred. The passage calls listeners to examine whether they are being drawn to Christ and His work or drifting

Raising of LazarusReligious OppositionHardened Unbelief