Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church, Carson City

May 23, 2021 Sermon: Be Filled and On Fire On Pentecost the Holy Spirit came and changed the world! He brought the breath of life and power and will to grow into the people of God! May you be filled with the Holy Spirit and be on fire with the Spirit to share Jesus Christ your Savior to everyone around you! That’s your mission!

May 16, 2021 Sermon: Do You Have Jesus? By faith in Jesus we have everything! The world seems to be living without Him. Our mission and goal needs to be telling what He’s done for us and share that message with everyone we meet!

May 9, 2021 Sermon: Love One Another God calls us to produce much fruit and that fruit is love. Jesus came to us in love and He asks us to love everyone around us. Love like Jesus!

May 2, 2021 Sermon: What Kind Of Branch Are You Jesus wants us to be successful and produce abundant fruit. We can only do this with His help.

April 25, 2021 Sermon: Jesus Our Good Shepherd Jesus is our Good Shepherd. We need to trust that He is always there for us and will give us everything we need. He protects us as a shepherd protects his sheep.

April 18, 2021 Sermon: It's All About Love Our God loves us so much! He says, “I’ve called you by name. You’re mine!” But now it’s our turn. It’s our turn to not only tell others of His love but to love others the same way we’re loved by Him! His desire is for all to come into His family receiving heaven by faith. That’s true love!

April 11, 2021 Sermon: Just Believe Jesus appeared to his disciples behind locked doors. But Thomas wasn’t with them and didn’t believe them He demanded proof! When he does see Jesus, he declares Jesus is his Lord and God. All God asks of us is to “just believe” that He’s alive and He’s with you always! That’s a great message to realize and share!

April 4, 2021 Sermon: He's Not Here, But Hope Is! When the women went to the tomb that early morning, what they found was nothing like they expected! Jesus wasn’t in the tomb, He had risen! The angel they did meet told them to go and tell the disciples the wonderful news. Even though they were fearful, they knew that they needed to proclaim, “Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!”

March 28, 2021 Sermon: Jesus Is King! Proclaim Him! Jesus has come to Jerusalem, proclaimed as King. Little did the people know how this week would end, but Jesus knew. He knew that He would suffer and die for mankind. As He comes into the city, join the crowd and Proclaim Him as your Savior and King!

March 21, 2021 Sermon: The Trial Before Pilate In order to have Jesus eliminated and put to death, Jesus had to be on trial before the Governor, Pontius Pilate. The church leaders presented their case as strongly as they could, but Pilate still saw Him as innocent. But the leaders convinced the people the only valid judgment would be to crucify Jesus! Pilate sent Him to the cross to suffer and die for us to pay the price of our sin. Because of Jesus, you and I are set free and forgiven. We’re free now and forever!

After celebrating the Last Supper with His disciples, Jesus invites His disciples to join Him while He prays to His Father. Judas betrays Him, He is captured and taken away. In all of it Jesus never loses His temper or gets angry. We need to see in this terrible event that Jesus is willing to do it all just for us! He’s the world’s Savior and also yours!

After celebrating the Last Supper with His disciples, Jesus invites His disciples to join Him while He prays to His Father. Judas betrays Him, He is captured and taken away. In all of it Jesus never loses His temper or gets angry. We need to see in this terrible event that Jesus is willing to do it all just for us! He’s the world’s Savior and also yours!

Jesus and His disciples take a walk from Jerusalem to the Mount of Olives. But as He speaks to them on the mount, He tells them that all of them will desert Him out of fear. This is the same thing that happens to us as we get caught up in the things of the world. We need to rely of His grace, power, and love each day. As we do, we’re able to handle anything that comes because He’s the One in control!

Mary from Bethany showed us what it means to focus on giving rather than getting. She did something absolutely incredible for Jesus. Thanks to Mary, we can boil life down to one simple word that’s life-changing! Be like Mary and Give! Give to God with all your heart with joy!

Today we get to see the glory and majesty of Jesus Christ! He goes to a high mountain with Peter, James, and John and He’s transfigured before them! This shows the power and being of the Son of God. The disciples also here from above, “This is My Son. Listen to Him.” Get caught up in His majesty!

February 7, 2021 Sermon: A Missional Life Jesus came to Earth to suffer and die for our sins and the sins of the whole world, to show His power and care. That was his mission. Live each day sharing Him with everyone around you. That is what a missional life is all about.

January 31, 2021 Sermon: Life Sunday Our God is a God of Life! Every life is precious to Him. Jesus took us from death to life as He died and rose again. What He asks of us is to honor the life He created in everyone. Let’s speak life and cherish it in everyone.

January 24, 2021 Sermon: Get Out Of The Boat Jesus is asking His first disciples to join Him and believe in Him as the Savior. Even though they would be giving up everything to put their total trust in Him! This is the same message He tells us! “Get Out of Your Boat of comfort and security and trust in Me and follow Me immediately!” It’s a big task, but He’s promised He will be with you forever!

January 17, 2021 Sermon: Come, See, and Follow Jesus calls us to come to Him and see Him as our Savior and Lord. As we look at what He’s done for us, and believe it, we can’t stop proclaiming Him as our God and deliverer! Take some time to be in His Word and ask Him to guide you every step of the way as you follow Him with all your heart!

January 10, 2021 Sermon: Jesus Baptized As we see Jesus baptized by John we see our Almighty Triune God in all His grace and forgiveness. Rejoice!

Today we meet Wise Men from the East coming to give honor to the newborn King, Jesus Christ. In this New Year, make every day a day of rejoicing as you realize He came for you! Follow Him each and every day and give Him yourself as you follow Him with all your heart!

Have you ever been part of a miracle? Simeon and Anna were exactly where they needed to be to see the child that was prophesied. Seek Jesus every day and get caught up in the miracle of the Savior.

So many times we run into difficulties. Those difficulties cause us to run away. But Jesus fights for us and defends us as His people. He's our savior. Proclaim Him.

We have been given the most wonderful gift and that’s the gift of Jesus Christ. To know He came to save us should fill us great joy. Prepare your heart for Him filled with extraordinary joy!

December 6, 2020 Sermon: Have Patience No matter what comes whether struggle or difficulty know God will be there for you. Be patient and listen for His voice.

November 8, 2020 Sermon: Are You Ready? Have you ever tried to make sure everything is ready for your next step but you were worried you wouldn’t make it? Jesus is coming again to take you close. As we live by faith, heaven is ours and everything else is worthless. Be ready to meet Him as Your Savior for eternity.

November 1, 2020 Sermon: All Saint's Day Jesus suffered, died, and rose that those who believe in Him receive forgiveness and life eternally. It’s because of what Jesus has done, we’re made clean and new. We’re changed and focused on what’s to come. As His people we’re Redeemed and Ready for anything!

October 25, 2020 Sermon: A Faithful Christian Life There are so many things around us that can cause us to fall away from God. Following the world around us can cause us trouble. But the Apostle James comes to us and explains what a Godly life looks like. Let’s learn to follow God closely and live a Faithful Christian Life.

October 18, 2020 Sermon: Everything Belongs To God It’s so easy to get caught up in who owns what. Jesus gives an answer that reminds us that everything is God’s and He gives us all things. Give your everything to Him and you’ll be blessed now and forever!

October 11, 2020 Sermon: Rejoice Always “Rejoice!” This sounds like an usual command for a time like this! There are many things going on now that don’t fit with the word. But Paul takes it one step farther and tells us to “Rejoice! Always” relying on God’s power in everything! He’s got this! 

October 4, 2020 Sermon: Give It Up For Him Paul was a hater of Christians. But God changed him to live his life as God’s servant. He gave up everything in his past and lived his life for Jesus. We need to follow his example and live for Jesus proclaiming Him in all we say and do.

September 27, 2020 Sermon: See Jesus' Example and Shine Jesus followed His Father and He asks you to follow Him and shine His light to the world. Shine for Him!

September 20, 2020 Sermon: Trust Your God Life sometimes seems so unfair, but know we have a God who loves us and wants the best for us. Trust Him!

September 13, 2020 Sermon: Forgiveness One of the greatest gifts we receive from our God is forgiveness for all the sins we commit. He does it because He loves us. As His people He asks us to follow His example and forgive and love everyone around us endlessly. 

September 6, 2020 Sermon: Five Themes of God God knows us so well! He knows when we shine for Him and when we fail Him. Live for Him and everyone around us will see the difference in us and see God’s blessings.

Jesus explains what the life of a believer is all about. It’s more than just going to church, or praying once in a while, or even believing when we want or when it’s comfortable. Jesus calls us to give ourselves to Him every step of every day. It’s a life of total commitment to Him! But you can’t do this alone. You need to focus your heart on His Word and His direction. As His chosen, you need to be willing to stand firm in your faith. You need to be willing to take up Your cross and follow Him. He promises He’ll always be with you!

August 23, 2020 Sermon: Who Is Jesus To You We are chosen by God to be His people. He’s given us so much and He continues to do so. What He asks of us is to come to know Him more and learn of Him in His Word. He wants a close relationship with us as we live each day. May we daily know He is our Savior, Lord, and Friend!

August 16, 2020 Sermon: Missions Melissa Karges Join us as Melissa Karges gives a special presentation of her mission in Ethiopia.

August 9, 2020 Sermon: Keep Your Eyes On Jesus There are so many times we find ourselves in a situation in which we can’t see a way out. Try as we might, because of our human nature, we fall short. But the one thing we need to remember is that as we keep our eyes on Jesus and His power we can get through anything. It’s when we take our eyes off Jesus that we fail. Remember, no matter how strong the waves are that splash about you and try to stop you, Jesus is stronger. Keep Your eyes on Him!

August 2, 2020 Sermon: Fear Nothing God Is With You   There are so many things in life that can cause us trouble, especially during this present time. But we have to remember that as we walk with out God we are not alone and there is absolutely nothing that can go against us as we live trusting in His love and strength.

July 19, 2020 Sermon: Filled With Hope As we live, there are times we lose hope because of what’s around us. We start to see things in a negative way, all hope is lost! But as we stay close to Jesus, we see Him as the giver of all hope. As we walk with Him we’re filled with a hope that can never be taken away. Rejoice in hope! Rejoice in Jesus! Rejoice in life!

July 12, 2020 Sermon: What's The Condition Of Your Heart God’s Word blesses us and as we focus on it we learn how we can live as His people. But there are times we hear the Word and live it, but there are other times we don’t because of sin. Whether we pay attention or not is all a matter of the condition of our hearts. Turn your heart to Him and learn of Him every day.

July 5, 2020 Sermon: Freedom In Christ Join us this festival weekend as we reflect on our nation and the blessings God has given us.

June 28, 2020 Sermon: Carry Your Cross and Follow Jesus asks us to carry our cross and follow Him. Is carrying our cross easy? Probably not, but that's what Jesus asks us to do. So carry your cross and follow.

June 21, 2020 Sermon: Relentless Grace We are continually faced with decisions on who we will follow. Our God loves us and He wants us to follow Him. Because we fail as sinners, God wants to deliver us and sends His grace to lead us as we go through life. Rejoice! God’s grace for us is relentless and is beyond measure!

June 14, 2020 Sermon: All About Love Love! God is so good and has loved us from the beginning of time. As we live each day, He calls us to love like He loves. But love is more than just thing about it, it's putting love in action each and every day. Life is all about love!

June 6, 2020 Sermon: Trinity Three In One On this day as we look at the world and everything around us we take moment to talk about our God. Triune. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

May 31, 2020 Sermon: Filled And Ready On that first Pentecost the Holy Spirit changed the disciples and now can change us.

May 24, 2020 Sermon: Humble Yourself! Trust Him! We're living in such a difficult time. We're not happy because of all the rules and regulations. It seems as though we're losing. But there's more to life than the corona virus. God tells us that no matter what's going on around us, He's got us covered in His love and care. All we have to do is realize we can't solve our problems but He already has! All He asks us to do is trust Him! He has a solution for us that's eternal!

Even though Jesus ascended into heaven, we are not alone because His presence is with us as He sent the Holy Spirit to be our constant guide.   May 17, 2020 Sermon: He's Gone! He's Still Here!

May 10, 2020 Sermon: You Are Chosen God has called us His own and as His own he has given us everything. Join us for our service "You are Chosen".