Sermons @ Shepherd

In the Beginning 4: Shepherd MV

Feb 22, 2022

We can be held captive by so many things. Poverty, illness, politics that perpetuate the power of the few while masquerading as hope for the many, systemic racism that is so embedded in some of our systems that people can't see it, the sins of our past and the accompanying guilt we carry, and addictions in all the ways...

In the Beginning 3: Shepherd MV

Feb 22, 2022

When Christ says he is to let the oppressed go free and to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor, he is really talking about the forgiveness of sin. All oppression has its roots in sin. Christ is speaking about debts we occur by sins of commission (things that we do that shouldn't do) or omission (things that we don't...

In the Beginning 2: Shepherd MV

Feb 22, 2022

The gospel is about abundance. Abundance of grace, love, forgiveness, possibilities when we realize who we are in Christ Jesus. The disciples at the wedding saw what he did and believed in him. Before he taught them anything. Before he showed them anything.

Jesus reveals that in him there is more than enough of what...

In the Beginning 1: Shepherd RSM

Feb 21, 2022

God often introduces the “new” in the humblest of ways. A simple baptism. This is how God introduces the good news. Maybe knowing how God introduces the “new” should encourage us to look in new places for it. Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

In the Beginning 4: Shepherd RSM

Feb 21, 2022

This passage deals with the “elephant in the room” as we approach the “new.” That is new is frightening for many people. Many will cling for a return to the “good old days.” There will be resistance to the “new,” but if we remain faithful, that resistance will be revealed as weak and ineffectual....