The Gospel, Part 1: The Beginning of the Good News
The Gospel is the “good news.” And this good news not only brings hope in our dark times, it brings us the picture, message, and truth that God created us in order to love us.
Mar 11, 2019•36 min
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Faith, Family And Future
The story of Rahab is one of tremendous faith. She had faith that believed all things are possible, faith that acts and impacts and faith that leaves a legacy of believing that all things are possible through God.
Mar 04, 2019•34 min
Freely Receive, Freely Give, Part 4: Cheerful Giving
What does it mean to be a “cheerful giver?” This phrase is used often in reference to our giving but the context of the idea is where it really draws its significance and practical application in our lives.
Mar 04, 2019•36 min
Freely Receive, Freely Give, Part 3: I Give Because
When we give, we don't lose something. We are responding to what God has already given. Sometimes we're responding to financial gifts God has blessed us with. But every time we give, we are responding to the goodness and greatness of God.
Feb 19, 2019•38 min
Freely Receive, Freely Give, Part 2: The Proof Of Love And Grace
Jesus is our model of generosity. His example is one of grace and love. The grace of Jesus is seen by Him joyfully giving himself and his riches to meet our needs.
Feb 12, 2019•39 min
Freely Receive, Freely Give, Part 1: Finding Great Joy In Financial Obedience
One of our core values is Freely Receive, Freely Give. but conversations about tithing can be difficult. God calls His people to be radically generous. In this sermon, Pastor Bob looks at the generosity modeled by King David and the Israelites in building a Temple for the Lord.
Feb 05, 2019•38 min
Prayer, Part 2: IMPOSSIBLE!
Prayer and faith are the keys to our life’s impossible doors. Acts 12:1-17 shows us that even the most unbelievable things can happen if we pray trusting that God will work.
Jan 29, 2019•38 min
Prayer, Part 1: When The Bell Rings
How we respond to life’s circumstances makes all the difference. It’s vitally important that we identify our triggers - those things that cause us to react in either a sinful way or a God-honoring way. Once we’ve identified our triggers we can retrain ourselves to make prayer our primary response.
Jan 21, 2019•36 min
Imitate, Part 6: Be Busy Not A Busybody
How do we know if our busyness is what God wants us to do? How can we tell if we are just being busy-bodies? 2 Thessalonians 3 gives us a look into what it means to get busy for the kingdom without being a busy-body.
Jan 15, 2019•40 min
Imitate, Part 5: Preparing for Penultimate Days
God’s truth is better than our truth, but because we are sinful, we tend to stray and believe false teachings. 2 Thessalonians 2 gives us insight into how we remain strong in the truth of God’s word.
Jan 09, 2019•40 min
Imitate, Part 4: How Are You Considered Worthy of God's Kingdom?
This week we are studying 2 Thessalonians 1 to learn how we are considered worthy of God’s Kingdom.
Jan 09, 2019•38 min
Christmas Future, Part 4: The Gift You Are Able to Offer
This weekend we look to Luke 1 to study Jesus’ birth as it was foretold to Mary and Joseph. A familiar story that never gets old. Let’s see how this moment is still so important to us today.
Jan 09, 2019•38 min
Christmas Future, Part 3: Blameless When Jesus Returns
What does Paul mean when he says to be blameless at the time of Christ’s return? We wrap up our time in 1 Thessalonians looking at how Paul is teaching believers to live.
Jan 09, 2019•35 min
Christmas Future, Part 2: The Day of the Lord
Suit up, Jesus is coming! This weekend, we continue to look forward to the second coming of Christ and what that means for followers of Christ – both living and dead.
Jan 09, 2019•43 min
Christmas Future - Part 1 - Christmas Future
Series: Christmas Future Speaker: Bob Bryant Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 At some point we all wonder what happens when we pass away. The Bible provides answers to this questions and more. Including the promise of Jesus’ return...
Dec 02, 2018•38 min
Imitate - Part 3 - Imitate
Series: Imitate Title: The Heart of Discipleship Speaker: Steve Keels Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 As followers of Christ, we are called to make disciples and most people are aware of this call. However, there is a...
Nov 25, 2018•35 min
Relief Weekend 2018 - Relief Weekend
Series: Relief Weekend Speaker: Alan Hlavka Scripture: Luke 4:16-21 Relief Weekend is our opportunity each year to focus on physical and humanitarian needs around the globe. We remember the poor, needy, oppressed, rejected, destitute,...
Nov 18, 2018•44 min
Imitate - Part 2 - Imitate
Series: Imitate Speaker: Bob Bryant Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 In 1 Thessalonians, Paul encourages and commends the Thessalonians to imitate. Imitate each other, imitate the Lord and imitate other churches. This series walks...
Nov 11, 2018•39 min
Imitate - Part 1 - Imitate
Series: Imitate Title: The Gospel - It Works Speakers: Mike Harding Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10 Discipleship is one of those concepts that often needs definition. It is an individual experience for each person. In 1...
Nov 04, 2018•39 min
The Makings - Part 8 - The Makings
Series: The Makings Title: God's A Giver, So We Are Givers Speakers: Bob Bryant Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 The Makings has explored Good Shepherd's mission, vision and seven core values. This week, we conclude our series...
Oct 28, 2018•39 min
The Makings - Part 7 - The Makings
Series: The Makings Title: Bridge Builders Speakers: Bob Bryant, Alan Hlavka Scripture: Acts 1:1-11 We want to be a people who are building relational bridges strong enough to carry the weight of the gospel to our neighborhoods...
Oct 21, 2018•36 min
The Makings - Part 6 - The Makings
Series: The Makings Title: Every Generation Declaring God Speakers: Daniel Carnahan, Justin Watson, Alan Hlavka Scripture: Psalm 71:17-21 Good Shepherd is a church where every generation is known and loved. One way we accomplish...
Oct 14, 2018•36 min
The Makings - Part 5 - The Makings
Series: The Makings Title: Designed and Called by God to be Creative Speaker: Bob Bryant Scripture: Exodus 31:1-11 God is creative. When God created humans, He created us in His image so creativity is within us. So, we believe...
Oct 07, 2018•38 min
The Makings - Part 4 - The Makings
Series: The Makings Title: Multiply Disciples Speaker: Bob Bryant Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-2 Disciples imitate Jesus’ words, works and ways. In doing so, we are strengthened by the Holy Spirit in order that we might strengthen...
Sep 30, 2018•44 min
The Makings - Part 3 - The Makings
Series: The Makings Title: Aligning GS With God's Mission Speaker: Bob Bryant Scripture: Acts 2:41-47 Good Shepherd is a Family on Mission – God’s mission. We are “learning together to live like Christ and reaching out in...
Sep 23, 2018•40 min
The Makings - Part 2 - The Makings
Series: The Makings Title: The Bible Continues to be Good Shepherd's Foundation Speaker: Bob Bryant Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17 We believe in the Bible. We believe the Bible (the Old Testament and New Testament which together...
Sep 16, 2018•41 min
The Makings - Part 1 - The Makings
Series: The Makings Title: Behold Our Triune God Speaker: Bob Bryant Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17 This is the kick off message in our new series exploring the Makings of Good Shepherd. We affirm our mission, reveal the vision and...
Sep 09, 2018•37 min
Jesus' Church - Part 7 - Jesus' Church
Series: Jesus' Church Title: Prayer is Power to Prevail Speaker: Greg Cahalan Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20 We are in a spiritual war, but prayer is the power to prevail and advance the mission of God through Jesus’ church. In...
Sep 02, 2018•34 min
Jesus' Church - Part 6 - Jesus' Church
Series: Jesus' Church Submitting to One Another in the Real World Speaker: Daniel Carnahan Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33 The thought of submitting to another is one of the most unpopular thoughts in our world. But it is a...
Aug 26, 2018•41 min
Jesus' Church - Part 5 - Jesus' Church
Series: Jesus' Church Title: YOUR Jesus Walk Affects OUR Jesus Walk Speaker: Bob Bryant Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21 God cares very much how we walk with Jesus. He did not simply create the world and people and then step away....
Aug 19, 2018•37 min
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