Chris Sheppard

Matthew 15 and Mark 7 show Jesus carrying mercy into Gentile territory and receiving a desperate outsider by faith. The sermon prepares the church for evangelism by insisting that the gospel is for every kind of person.

Gospel for AllGentile MercyOutreachTrunk or Treat

Hebrews 11:13-16 shows the patriarchs living and dying by faith while looking for a better, heavenly country. The sermon calls believers to trust God's promises personally and live as pilgrims whose hope is fixed beyond this world.

Pilgrim FaithHeavenly CountryPromisesLiving by Faith

Luke 11 teaches the church to pray with dependence, persistence, and confidence in the Father's generosity. The sermon applies Jesus' teaching to church needs, future decisions, trials, and the need for the Holy Spirit's help.

Persistent PrayerDependenceAsking GodChurch Needs

Acts 9:32-43 shows Peter ministering in Lydda and Joppa through healing, resurrection mercy, evangelism, and care for people. The sermon also shows God preparing Peter for the Gentile mission that will unfold in Cornelius' house.

Peter's MinistryLyddaJoppaHealing

1 Corinthians 16:13-14 calls men to be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act with courage, be strong, and do all things in love. The sermon prepares the church to pray for men to grow in mature, loving, doctrinally sound leadership.

Act Like MenWatchfulnessCourageSound Doctrine

Acts 9:19-31 traces the aftermath of Saul's conversion as the former persecutor begins preaching Christ and the church enters a season of growth. The sermon highlights God's use of difficult seasons to build faithfulness, courage, and

Saul's ConversionEarly MinistryChurch GrowthFaithful Endurance

Hebrews 11:8-12 presents Abraham and Sarah as examples of living the whole journey of life by faith in God's promises. The sermon calls believers to make the life of faith their all-consuming aim from beginning to end.

AbrahamLife of FaithSarahPromises

Hebrews 11:7 shows Noah obeying God by faith because he worshiped rightly and walked with God faithfully. The sermon calls believers to become people whose faith produces righteousness, blamelessness, and obedient lives before God.

NoahObedient FaithWalking with GodRighteousness

Acts 9:10-19 completes Saul's conversion account by showing Christ sending Ananias, restoring Saul's sight, and summoning him into service. The sermon distinguishes Saul's unique experience from the common marks of conversion: encountering

Saul's ConversionAnaniasRepentanceSummons to Serve

Genesis 5, Hebrews 11, and Jude present Enoch as a man who walked with God by faith and pleased Him. The sermon teaches that faith is both the way to life and the way to live, and that God rewards those who diligently seek Him.

EnochWalking with GodPleasing GodSeeking God