The Perfect Shepherd

Insiders and Outsiders

Sermon Text: Matthew 9:13 Imagine a doctor who didn’t want to be around sick people. The doctor comes into the waiting room, he looks at all those runny noses and itchy eyes, hears all the coughing and sneezing, and he covers his mouth and nose and runs out of the room as fast as he can. Not much of a doctor, is he? Nor would Jesus be much of a Savior if He didn’t care for the company of sinners. That was Jesus’ mission – His purpose for coming into the world – to seek and to save the lost, to become lost in our death in order than we might be found in Him.

Let God Be God!

Sermon Text: Matthew 28:19 Christians across the world gather today to worship the Triune God. In Jesus Christ, we encounter the true God—One who challenges our expectations, yet gracefully comes to us with purpose and promise. The invitation given to us is simple and profound: “Let God Be God!”

Living Water

Sermon Text: John 7:38 People who think they are healthy don’t go to the doctor, and those who are satisfied in themselves can’t accept a Savior. But to those whose sin has left them desolate—to the one whose life is dry and whose spirit is wilting—these words mean everything!

Lifted to a Higher Reality

Sermon Text: Luke 24:44-53 Why celebrate Christ’s ascension? He visibly left this earth, and we cannot see Him! There are wonderful reasons to celebrate this event. Christ’s ascension lifts us to a higher reality.

Keep on Keeping

Sermon Text: John 14:21 Keepsakes—we all have them—those special things that remind us of special people, places, or events in our lives. God has given you keepsakes to remind you of what He’s done for you. He also has sent the Holy Spirit to help us to “Keep on Keeping.”