Shepherd of the Hills - Winchester VA

Say It Out Loud - God Loves Sinners - June 7, 2026

1 Timothy 1:12-17 Paul gives us a trustworthy saying: "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners." "God loves sinners" seems easy to say until you think about what it means...It means if we want God's love, we have to admit we're really sinners! Paul does not minimize sin. He calls himself a blasphemer, persecutor, and violent man. But his story is not finally about how great his sin was. It is about how much greater Christ’s mercy is. If Jesus showed patience to Paul, then no sinner is beyond the reach of his grace.

Say It Out Loud - We Belong to the Triune God! - Holy Trinity Sunday - May 31, 2026

Matthew 28:16-20 We begin worship “in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” But those familiar words are more than a formal way to start a service. They remind us who God is and whose we are. On Holy Trinity Sunday, Jesus shows us the blessing of belonging to the one true Triune God. He gives us his name, gives us his mission, and promises us his presence. Because we belong to him, we have truths worth saying out loud.

What Difference Does It Make? He Lives to Pour Out His Spirit - Day of Pentecost - May 24, 2026

John 7:37-39

What Difference Does It Make? He Lives to Give Me Joy in Suffering - May 17, 2026

1 Peter 4:12-17, 5:6-11 What does suffering for Christ say about you? It may feel like proof that something has gone wrong—that Christianity does not work, that God has forgotten you, or that following Jesus is not worth the cost. Peter teaches us to read suffering differently. Suffering for Christ connects us to Christ. And because Jesus lives, his story is ours: first the cross, then the crown; first suffering, then glory. The risen Savior gives meaning to our suffering, invites us to cast every anxiety on him, and promises that the God of all grace will restore, strengthen, and keep us steadfast.

What Difference Does It Make - He Lives to Be the Only Way - May 3, 2026

Acts 4:8-12