Shepherds Rock Bible Church

Call: Psalm: 29 Offering: 1 Chronicles 9- Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-11 NASB

Call: 1 Colossians 2:20-23 Scripture: Acts 21:15-26 NASB

Call: Psalm 28 Offering: Philippines 4:19 Scripture: Revelation 14:14-20 NASB The passage in Revelation 14:14–20 presents a powerful vision of divine justice and deliverance, centered on Christ's sovereign rule as the enthroned Son of Man seated on a white cloud, symbolizing His ultimate authority over history and judgment. While the imagery of the harvest and the winepress evokes the final judgment, the text emphasizes that this judgment is not arbitrary but the fulfillment of God's righteous timing, particularly against apostate Israel, whose rejection of Christ and persecution of His people culminated in the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD. The two harvests—first the gathering of the 144,000 faithful as the firstfruits of redemption, and then the crushing of the wicked in the winepress of God's wrath—reveal a God who both rescues His people and executes justice, fulfilling the prayers of the saints who cried, 'How long, Lord?' The vision is deeply rooted in Old Testament prophecy and historical fulfillment, demonstrating that God's judgment is both inevitable and merciful, sparing the faithful while judging the unrepentant. Ultimately, the passage calls believers to live in gratitude and holy perseverance, knowing that they are delivered from God's wrath through Christ alone, and to long for His glory in all things.

Call: Job 23:12-14 Scripture: Acts 21:1-14 NASB

Call: Psalm 27 Offering: Matthew 6:19- Scripture: Revelation 14:1-13 NASB

Call: 1 John 4:7-11 Scripture: Acts 20:28-38 NASB

Call: Psalm 26 Offering: 2 Corinthians 9:10- Scripture: Revelation 13:11-18 NASB

Call: Psalm 119:9-16 Scripture: Acts 20:17-27 NASB

Call: Psalm 25 Offering: Scripture: Revelation 13:1-10 NASB

Call: Acts 2:42-47 Scripture: Acts 20:1-16 NASB

Call: Psalm 24 Offering: Matthew 6:19 Scripture: Revelation 12:7-17 NASB

Call: Psalm 115:1-9 Scripture: Acts 19:21-41 NASB The passage from Acts 19 reveals the sovereign advance of the Gospel in Ephesus, where Paul's Spirit-directed mission to spread the truth about Christ disrupts the city's idolatrous economy and identity centered on Artemis. Though the gospel's impact provokes violent opposition from silversmiths whose livelihood depends on idol worship, the true conflict is not merely economic or religious but spiritual—idols of wealth, reputation, and false religion are threatened by the exclusive claims of Christ. The chaos that ensues, marked by mob fury and confusion, is ultimately subdued by a pagan town clerk who, though unconverted, is used by God to protect Paul and restore order, demonstrating that no opposition can thwart God's plan. The passage affirms that the Church, though persecuted, is preserved by divine sovereignty, and believers are called to remain faithful, trusting in God's power to use even unbelievers and suffering for His glory, knowing that the kingdom of Christ will prevail through all trials.

Call: Psalm 23 Offering: Philippians 4:19 Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31 NASB

Call: Ephesians 1:18-23 Scripture: Acts 19:11-20 NASB

Call: Psalm 22 Offering: Scripture: Revelation 12:1-6 NASB

Call: Matthew 3:11 Scripture: Acts 19:1-10 NASB

Call: Psalm 21 Offering: Acts 20:35 Scripture: Romans 7:13-25

Call: Scripture: Acts 18:22-28 NASB This passage from Acts 18 highlights how God strengthens His church through the mutual edification of believers, regardless of status or title. Though Apollos was eloquent, deeply knowledgeable in Scripture, and fervent in spirit, he lacked a full understanding of key Christian doctrines, particularly concerning the Holy Spirit and Christ's completed work. His spiritual maturity was refined not by a prominent apostle, but by the humble, ordinary believers Priscilla and Aquila, who privately and patiently taught him more accurately. This exchange underscores the priesthood of all believers, demonstrating that every Christian—regardless of gender, position, or formal training—has a vital role in building up the body of Christ through Scripture, humility, and mutual encouragement. The passage calls the church to embrace its collective responsibility to strengthen one another, to pursue deeper biblical understanding, and to recognize that God uses all His people, in all their ordinary faithfulness, to advance His redemptive purposes.

Call: Psalm 20 Scripture: Revelation 11:15-19 NASB

Call: Isaiah 40:28-31 Scripture: Acts 18:12-21 NASB

Call: Psalm 19 Offering: Philippians 4:19 Scripture: Revelation 11:1-14 NASB

Call: Romans 5:1-5 Scripture: Acts 18:1-11 NASB In Acts 18, the Apostle Paul, weary and discouraged after enduring opposition and rejection in Athens and Macedonia, finds himself alone in the morally corrupt city of Corinth, where he faces resistance even in the synagogue. Yet God meets him not with a new strategy or self-affirmation, but with profound encouragement through divine presence, protection, and the promise of a gathered people—revealed in a nighttime vision commanding him not to fear, for He is with Paul and has many in the city. This assurance, rooted in God's sovereignty and the power of the unadulterated gospel, sustains Paul as he continues to preach with boldness, knowing that salvation comes not by human effort but by God's ordained means. The passage underscores that perseverance in evangelism is not dependent on immediate results, but on the faithfulness of God who provides companionship, sustenance, and the certainty that His people will be drawn through the truth of Christ. Ultimately, the Christian life is not lived in isolation, but in the fellowship of believers, sustained by the promise that God is both with His servants and in control of every outcome.

Call: Psalm 18 Offering: 2 Corinthians 9:10- Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7 NASB

Call: Romans 1:18-22 Scripture: Acts 17:19-34 NASB

Call: Psalm 17 Offering: 2 Corinthians 9:6- Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11 NASB This sermon presents a profound reflection on Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem as a fulfillment of divine prophecy and a revelation of His true kingship—sovereign, humble, and redemptive. Centered on Matthew 21:1–11, it emphasizes that Jesus, though hailed as king by crowds shouting 'Hosanna,' is not the political liberator many expected, but the promised Messiah who conquers sin, death, and Satan through humility and sacrifice. The passage reveals a king whose sovereignty is demonstrated not in power or force, but in precise orchestration of events, obedience of creation, and fulfillment of Scripture, even as He weeps over Jerusalem's spiritual blindness. The sermon calls believers to reject self-centered images of Christ and instead behold Him as He is revealed in Scripture—faithful, saving, and compassionate—inviting a response of wholehearted trust, repentance, and worship that aligns with His divine will rather than human desires.

Call: John 1:1-5 Scripture: Acts 17:10-18 NASB

Call: Psalm 16 Offering: Philippines 4:19 Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11 NASB

Call: Matthew 10:34- Scripture: Acts 17:1-9 NASB

Call: Psalm 15 Offering: Matthew 6:19 Scripture: Revelation 9:13-21 NASB

Call: Scripture: Acts 16:27-40 NASB

Call: Psalm 14 Offering: Proverbs 3:9- Scripture: Revelation 9:1-12 NASB

Call: James 1:1-4 Scripture: Acts 16:16-26 NASB

Call: Offering: Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16 Version

Call: Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Call: Psalm 12 Offering: Acts 20:35 Scripture: Revelation 18:7–13 NASB

Call: Acts 4:8-12 Scripture: Acts 16:11-15 NASB

Call: Psalm 11 Scripture: Acts 2:42-47 NASB

Call: 1 Corinthians 3:5-7 Scripture: Acts 16:1-10 NASB

Call: Psalm 10 Offering: Proverbs 3:9 Scripture: Revelation 8:1-6 NASB

Call:Romans 5:6-11 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 ESV

Call: Romans 12:1-2 Scripture: Acts 15:23-41 NASB

Call: Psalm 9 Offering: Matthew 6 Scripture: Revelation: 7:9-17 NASB Revelation 7 presents a heavenly vision of divine vindication and eternal victory, contrasting the suffering of God's people on earth with their glorious triumph in heaven. The passage centers on a great multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and tongue standing before God's throne, clothed in white robes and waving palm branches—symbols of victory and purification—having endured great tribulation and washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb. This scene, deeply rooted in Old Testament imagery such as the Feast of Tabernacles and the prophetic restoration of David's tabernacle, reveals God's faithful preservation of His people, both Jewish and Gentile, through persecution and trial. The elders' dialogue and the angelic worship affirm that salvation is entirely from God and accomplished through Christ, who is the eternal Shepherd guiding His people to eternal life, where hunger, thirst, suffering, and tears are no more. Far from a distant future prophecy, this vision is a present pastoral encouragement to first-century believers, affirming that God's plan is unfolding now, His kingdom is secure, and every trial is part of a greater redemptive purpose that culminates in unending worship and divine rest.

Call: Romans 5:1-2 Scripture: Acts 15:13-22 NASB

Call: Psalm 8 Offering: Scripture: Revelation 7:1-8 NASB

Call: Galatians 2:15-16 Scripture: Acts 15:1-12 NASB

Call: Psalm 7 Offering: 1 Chronicles 29:9 Scripture: Revelation 6:9-15 NASB

Call: Psalm 23 Scripture: Acts 14:19-28 NASB The passage from Acts 14 reveals that the spread of the gospel, though met with violent opposition and persecution, is not hindered but advanced by God's sovereign power and faithfulness. Paul and Barnabas, despite being stoned and left for dead, rise to continue preaching, demonstrating that Christ's kingdom grows through suffering, not in spite of it. Their mission is not to glorify themselves but to strengthen believers, appoint elders, and nurture the church through mutual encouragement, showing that God uses ordinary people to build His church. The central truth is that suffering is not a sign of failure but a means by which God reveals His strength, deepens faith, and opens doors of faith among the Gentiles. Ultimately, the church's perseverance and unity in Christ reflect the very work of God, who uses believers to care for one another, affirm one another, and glorify Him through the enduring power of the gospel.

Call: Psalm 6 Offering: Matthew 6:19- Scripture: Revelation 6:1-8 NASB

Call: Psalm 4 Offering: 2 Corinthians 9:6- Scripture: Philippians 3:12–16

Call: Psalm 4 Offering: Proverbs 3:9-10 Scripture: Revelation 5:8-14 NASB

Call: Romans 12:14-18 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-8 ESV