Podcasts about chief shepherd

6/15/25 - The Chief Shepherd - Pastor David McMurray - Psalm 23

Worship, Wilderness, and the Way to RighteousnessThis episode focused on biblical worship, the importance of submitting to God's authority, and the contrast between earthly and heavenly people. Drawing from stories and verses from Psalms, John, and Revelation, the message emphasized the believer's identity as part of Christ's heavenly bride. Listeners were exhorted to worship in spirit and truth, remain tenderhearted, and grow in righteousness through Christ as the Chief Shepherd. It closed with a call to thanksgiving, joy, and the enduring power of God's justice and love.Themes:Worship and submission to God as Creator (Psalm 95; John 4:23)Lessons from the wilderness and unbelief Jesus as the one who draws all to God (John 6:44; Eph. 5:25–27)Earthly vs. heavenly people: understanding true IsraelChrist as Messiah, Prophet, King—and our Chief Shepherd (1 Pet. 5:4–6)Finding joy, peace, and righteousness in Christ (Matt. 5:6; John 16:33)The power of thanksgiving and spiritual songs (Col. 3:16; Psalm 19)The dangers of a hardened heart and resisting God's callThe process of sanctification and growing in graceGod turns curses into blessings (Deut. 23:5)Scripture References: Psalm 95; John 17:14–16; John 4:23; John 6:44; John 16:33; Ephesians 5:25–27; Colossians 3:16; Revelation 21; Matthew 5:6; 1 Peter 5:4–6; Deuteronomy 23:5; John 1:1–3; Psalm 19

Lead Associate Pastor, Rich Sylvester, brings a message from 1 Peter 5:1-14 as we conclude our series, "The New Exile."For more information about the Williamsburg Community Chapel• Website: http://www.wcchapel.org• Facebook: wcchapel757• Instagram: wcchapel757

Message from Elder Ronnie Loudermilk on June 8, 2025

June 1, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org Text: Ezekiel 34   Sermon Points: 1) Bad shepherds use the flock for their own gain. 2) The flock belongs to God.      a) He feeds them.      b) He corrects them.      c) He rescues them.  3) God will dwell with His sheep forever in paradise. 4) Jesus is the Chief Shepherd. 

Take Aways: 1. Though false apostles often challenged and opposed the ministry of Paul, he recognized that his ability and sufficiency were found in the Lord, who faithfully and abundantly equipped him to prove the legitimacy of his apostleship—“Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think of anything as being from ourselves, but our sufficiency is from God,” 2 Corinthians 3:52. Paul's opponents wrongly judged him based on his unassuming appearance, leading them to doubt the genuineness of his apostleship. However, Paul demonstrated the reality of his apostolic authority through deeds, conduct, and actions that edified the body of Christ—“in all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility, sound speech that cannot be condemned, that one who is an opponent may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you.” Titus 2:7-83. Though God had indeed appointed authority to Paul, he did not wrongly lord his authority over others, did not proudly boast in his authority, nor did he attempt to commend himself by his authority; rather, he understood that his approval came from the Lord whom Paul was simply called to serve with this authority—“Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock; and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.” 1 Peter 5:2-4

'To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ's sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, watching over them – not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility towards one another, because, ‘God opposes the proud but shows favour to the humble.' (1 Peter 5.1-5, NIV)

Pastor Trevor Russell - Letterkenny Christian Fellowship

This message from 1 Timothy 3:1–7 calls the church to embrace Jesus-shaped leadership, where authority is a sacred stewardship meant to bless, not harm. Elders are called to know, feed, lead, and protect the church with character marked by faithful home leadership, maturity, relational health, and spiritual vitality. Ultimately, the health of the church rests not on human leaders, but on the faithfulness of the Chief Shepherd, Jesus, who gave His life for His bride.

3 Focal Points for the Effective Church (p.3) - HCP 250On this episode, Larry and Drew discuss THE most important aspect of these 3 points to consider and that's the SPIRITUAL. Jesus is the Chief Shepherd, it is His church, and we want to do more than go through the motions or understand contextually what the culture is in the area of our church. We want to meet with, experience, learn from our King - and to do those things we must have an awareness and intentionality of the Spiritual aspects of our own lives and the life of our church.You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!

Who is this king of glory? Join us in our study today as we discover that the Christ in the valley is the Christ on the hill.

Jesus warns the Church about false prophets who will call us away from the narrow, difficult path that leads to life. Instead, we should follow wholehearted undershepherds leading the way toward everlasting life. All the while keeping our eyes on the Chief Shepherd.

Peter makes it clear that elders in the Church are to shepherd and disciple the flock of Jesus Christ – not rule over it or govern it, but to care for it. They are not to shepherd by compulsion, or to enrich themselves, or to lord it over the sheep as spiritual tyrants. Elders are to faithfully shepherd the sheep by following Christ first in their own lives and being an example for the flock, seeking the smile and approval of the Chief Shepherd when He appears. The Lord Jesus is glorified when His elders shepherd His people in a caring way.

Pastor Paul Thompson1 Peter 5:1-41 Peter 2:21-25Colossians 1:15-20Matthew 26:33-35Luke 22:31John 21:15Acts 2:14Mark 10:42

[1 Peter 5:4] Elders are servants of the chief shepherd, no authority in themselves, and consequently are rewarded by Him for faithful service. When are they rewarded? Not primarily now but at Christ's return-when He, the Chief Shepherd, appears. Do you love His appearing? Are you looking for this day of His return with eager anticipation and watchfulness, abiding in Him and His word? All believers are rewarded for eternity based on our faithful labor and productivity in our kingdom work, not just elders. Are you striving to earn this reward from your Lord as you follow the example of Jesus to bear much fruit?

The Bible has many portraits of God, ways we can understand who he is and how he relates to us. One of the most beautiful is what we will explore today, he is our “Chief Shepherd.”

The First Letter of St. Peter exhorts us to tend to the people in our midst as we follow the example of Christ, the chief Shepherd of our souls. (Lectionary #535) February 22, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus is the Head of the Church. He is the Apostle who plants the church, the Leader who builds the church, and the Senior Pastor and Chief Shepherd who rules the church.

Sermon from 1 Timothy 3:1-13 in St. Charles, IL

I have officiated dozens of funerals over the years as a pastor, which means that I was involved in the planning of the service, the delivery of a sermon, and some form of committal service involving the burial of the deceaseds body or placement of the ashes of those bodies that were cremated. The first funeral I officiated was that of my 47-year-old father and since I have been responsible for burying people of all ages as young as grade school to the oldest who was 101 years old. I have been asked to memorialize people from all walks of life, many of whom loved and walked with Jesus as fellow Christians and some who were not Christian. The one thing that every one of the funerals and memorial services I officiated have in common is that every family and friend of the diseased who asked me to officiate the service of their loved one believed and articulated their belief that he/she was in a better place. Just as the old spiritual is true: Everyone wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die. So, it is true that we will grope for reasons to believe that our loved ones are in a better place regardless of what they believed or even how they lived. Most people do not want death for anyone they love, and when death does come, we want heaven for those we love. After officiating so many funerals, I had come to the place in my experience as a pastor that I believed that I had experienced just about everything there was to experience related to funerals and grieving family member. I am old enough and have seen enough to know better. I remember Ian Whites family who reached out to Northwest Baptist Church (the first church I served as the Lead Pastor in Colorado). Ian was not a Christian, nor was his family; he was found dead on the front steps of his apartment and was 34 years old. I remember their response when I sat down with them to plan Ians memorial service and their request after I asked if they would like a song or two for those present to sing in honor of Ians life. I expected something like Amazing Grace, but Ians family wanted everyone to sing Free Birdby Lynyrd Skynyrd. I remember a woman who started attending the church I planted in Colorado and the grief she carried with her with the death of her husband. I still remember the Sunday she wanted me to know that her dead husband was with her. In that moment I thought she meant his spirit or memory, but no... I discovered what she meant when she opened her purse to show me the urn that contained the ashes of her deceased husband. She brought the urn with her every Sunday she came, and I believe that she even sat her husbands urn on the chair next to her. I guess for this woman, the better place for her husband was in her purse. How do you know if a person who has died is really in a better place? What evidence does one have to make such a claim? What Happens After We Die? One of the things I say at every funeral is that when we die, we will experience the immediate judgment we are warned about throughout the Bible. In Hebrews 9:27-28, we have one such warning: And just as it is destined for people to die once, and after this comes judgment, so Christ also, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time for salvation without reference to sin, to those who eagerly await Him. But what kind of judgment are we destined to face? To begin, you need to know that there are two types of judgment every human will face, the first has to do with where our disembodied soul must go, which is temporary. The second judgment we will all face is permanent. For the Christian, the day that you die will be the moment you will be in the presence of Jesus just as we are promised in the Bible: Therefore, being always of good courage, and knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lordfor we walk by faith, not by sightbut we are of good courage and prefer rather to be absent from the body and to be at home with the Lord (2 Cor. 5:6-8). Jesus told a parable in the Gospel of Luke about a rich man who lived a life of luxury while ignoring the poor man by the name of Lazarus (not to be confused with Jesus friend who Jesus raised to life in John 11:1ff.). In Jesus parable, both men died; Lazarus soul went to where Abrahams soul dwelled while the rich mans soul went to Hades where he suffered torment. Of Hades, the rich man begged for a drop of water to ease his torment because, his words: I am in agony in this flame (see Luke 16:19-31). Before Jesus told His parable about the rich man and Lazarus, He said this about money: No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth (Luke 16:13). The rich man was not in hell because he ignored Lazarus, he was in hell because he loved his money more than God. Had he loved God, he would not have been able to ignore Lazarus. Jesus spoke more about hell than he did about love or heaven, and he did so for a reason. He spoke so much about hell because he came, to seek and to save the lost (Luke 19:10). The reason why Jesus described the distance between the rich man in hell and Lazarus in heaven as a great chasm is because hell is the place where those are sent who, will pay the penalty of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power (2 Thess. 1:9). Jesus described the place the rich man went to immediately after he died in the following ways: A place of torture (Matt. 18:34), a place where the wicked are cut to pieces (Matt. 24:51), and a place of scourging (Luke 12:47-48), a place of weeping and gnashing of teeth (Matt. 8:12; 13:42; 24:51; Luke 13:20), and a place of outer darkness (Matt. 22:13; 25:30). Just as there is a new heaven and earth that is promised to the Christian, at the same time there will exist the lake of fire where the devil and his demons will be cast into forever. The lake of fire is described as a place where, ...their worm will not die and their fire will not be extinguished; and they will be an abhorrence to all mankind (Isa. 66:24b). In Revelation 20:11-15 we are told of a second judgment that we all will face: Then I saw a great white throne and Him who sat upon it, from whose presence earth and heaven fled, and no place was found for them. And I saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne, and books were opened; and another book was opened, which is the book of life; and the dead were judged from the things which were written in the books, according to their deeds.... Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire. And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. There are only one of two outcomes every person will face the moment of death: eternal life with Jesus that will eventually include a physical resurrection and life on a new and resurrected earth, or eternal death apart from Jesus that will eventually result in eternity in the lake of fire. Neither the lake of fire nor a resurrected life with Jesus on a new earth are temporary, but eternal. So, the question we need to answer is if it is true that every person who dies is in a better place? Jesus Is the Hope of a Better Place There are scores of Bible passages we could have looked at today to discover whether it is true or not that all people eventually go to a better place after they die, but I thought we could settle on Revelation 1:12-18. For me, this is one of the most hopeful and encouraging passages in all the Bible! In verses 12-16, we are given certain details about Jesus to clue us into who He really is. There is a lot packed into these verses that we simply do not have the time to examine, but there are some things that I must show you in order to address the topic of this sermon. Jesus is a Better High Priest First, Jesus is a better priest. Every year, on the Day of Atonement, a high priest would go into the temple in Jerusalem to enter a place called the Holies of Holies to bring a sin offering into the presence of God on behalf of Israel. The high priest would do it with a rope around him just in case he died, and his corpse had to be pulled out due to any sin not yet addressed in his own life before entering. The High Priest wore a long robe and was fitted with a type of belt or sash that was laced with gold. Once a year, every year, the High Priest would act as a representative and advocate for all of Israel. As you know, Jesus died on a cross as the Lamb of God for our sins; when John turned to see the voice that was speaking, He saw Jesus dressed as a High Priest because the sacrifice He made was sufficient to cover all our sins for all time, once and for all. For this reason, Hebrews describes Jesus in the following way: But when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things having come, He entered through the greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made by hands, that is, not of this creation; and not through the blood of goats and calves, but through His own blood, He entered the holy place once for all time, having obtained eternal redemption (Heb. 9:11-12). Jesus is the Only Sufficient Savior What follows in verses 14-17 are characteristics which reveal why Jesus is sufficient to redeem and save sinners such as us. First, His hair is white like wool and as bright as snow because He is profoundly and divinely wise. Yes, Jesus is fully man, but He is also fully God; Jesus is the Son and at the same time He is the ancient of Days with all the wisdom of eternity (see Dan. 7:9-14). Second, Jesus eyes were like a flame of fire which speak of His ability to see and know all things as God can only do. Third, His feet were like burnished bronze to symbolize His omnipotent strength to judge the nations, crush Satan, and triumph over death as the author and giver of life. Forth, Jesus holds the seven stars that serve as the seven messengers to the churches of which He holds in the palm of His hand; the point is that Jesus is also divinely sovereign. Fifth, out of the mouth of the Savior comes a sharp two-edged sword symbolizing His right to Judge as King of kings and Lord of lords. Sixth, the face of Jesus shines like a powerful sun because of His holiness, majesty, and absolute beauty as One worthy of our worship because He is God. Jesus is presented in Revelation 1:14-16 in the way that He is because of what Adam lost in the garden due to his sin and rebellion; Jesus is the only One qualified to redeem what was lost, for He is the second and greater Adam who is fully man and fully God in one Person. Simply put, because of Adams sin, we are sinners under a curse that God alone is able to sufficiently and completely reverse; Jesus was qualified to do just that! Jesus is the Great I AM The One titled the Lion of the Tribe of Judah (Rev. 5:5), the Lord of Glory (1 Cor. 2:8), the Pioneer and Perfecter of our Faith (Heb. 12:1-2), and the King of kings and Lord of lords (Rev. 19:16), is the first and the last. Where else have we seen that kind of language: I am the first and the last? I will tell you! We see it in a host of passages, but Isaiah 44:6 will suffice: This is what the Lord says, He who is the King of Israel and his Redeemer, the Lord of armies: I am the first and I am the last, and there is no God besides Me. Because He is the first and the last He conquered death because, as the Living One, ...it was impossible for Him to be held in its power (Acts 2:24). When John saw Jesus, he fell at His feet like a dead man, but Jesus declared to him: Do not be afraid; I am the first and the last, and the living One; I was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore... John had no reason to fear because Jesus stood as a greater High Priest on Johns behalf, He was the sufficient savior John spent a lifetime following, and Jesus was the only One qualified to pay the penalty for Johns sin by becoming a curse in his place. John not only believed this, but trusted that Jesus was all that he needed, and that is why he had not need to fear. Conclusion This Jesus is the Almighty and the Alpha and Omega (Rev. 1:8; 22:12-13). He is the Author of Life (Acts 3:15). He is the Bread from Heaven (John 6:32), the Bread of Life (John 6:35), and the Bright Morning Star (Rev. 22:16). He is the Chief Shepherd (1 Pet. 5:4) and He is the Deliverer (Rom. 11:26). He is the Good Shepherd of the 23rd Psalm (John 10:11). He is the rightful Heir of All Things (Heb. 1:1-2). Jesus is the Holy and Righteous One (Acts 3:14), the Horn of our Salvation (Luke 1:69), and the Great I Am (John 8:58-59). He is the Light of the World (John 8:12), the Gate for the Sheep (John 10:7), the Resurrection and the Life (John 11:25), and He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6)! If all who die eventually go to a better place when there exists a very real hell designed by God for the punishment of sinners, then why did Jesus who is the first and the last willingly take on flesh to become like us for the purpose of dying for us to redeem sinners like us? If some dont go to a better place, but most morally good people do, then why did Jesus say in conclusion to His sermon on the mount: Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. For the gate is narrow and the way is constricted that leads to life, and there are few who find it (Matt. 7:13-14). If religious people end up going to a better place, then why did Jesus warn us of the following possibility? Many will say to Me on that day, Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles? And then I will declare to them, I never knew you; leave Me, you who practice lawlessness (Matt. 7:22-23). If there is another way to a better place other than through and with Jesus, then why in the world did He so confidently and boldly declare the following: If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake, this is the one who will save it. For what good does it do a person if he gains the whole world, but loses or forfeits himself? For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when He comes in His glory and the glory of the Father and the holy angels. (Luke 9:23-26) There is a judgment we must all face. The verdict from the moment of conception is this: ...all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Rom. 3:23), and judgment for our guilt: The wages of sin is death, but the gracious gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our lord.

I have officiated dozens of funerals over the years as a pastor, which means that I was involved in the planning of the service, the delivery of a sermon, and some form of committal service involving the burial of the deceaseds body or placement of the ashes of those bodies that were cremated. The first funeral I officiated was that of my 47-year-old father and since I have been responsible for burying people of all ages as young as grade school to the oldest who was 101 years old. I have been asked to memorialize people from all walks of life, many of whom loved and walked with Jesus as fellow Christians and some who were not Christian. The one thing that every one of the funerals and memorial services I officiated have in common is that every family and friend of the diseased who asked me to officiate the service of their loved one believed and articulated their belief that he/she was in a better place. Just as the old spiritual is true: Everyone wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die. So, it is true that we will grope for reasons to believe that our loved ones are in a better place regardless of what they believed or even how they lived. Most people do not want death for anyone they love, and when death does come, we want heaven for those we love. After officiating so many funerals, I had come to the place in my experience as a pastor that I believed that I had experienced just about everything there was to experience related to funerals and grieving family member. I am old enough and have seen enough to know better. I remember Ian Whites family who reached out to Northwest Baptist Church (the first church I served as the Lead Pastor in Colorado). Ian was not a Christian, nor was his family; he was found dead on the front steps of his apartment and was 34 years old. I remember their response when I sat down with them to plan Ians memorial service and their request after I asked if they would like a song or two for those present to sing in honor of Ians life. I expected something like Amazing Grace, but Ians family wanted everyone to sing Free Birdby Lynyrd Skynyrd. I remember a woman who started attending the church I planted in Colorado and the grief she carried with her with the death of her husband. I still remember the Sunday she wanted me to know that her dead husband was with her. In that moment I thought she meant his spirit or memory, but no... I discovered what she meant when she opened her purse to show me the urn that contained the ashes of her deceased husband. She brought the urn with her every Sunday she came, and I believe that she even sat her husbands urn on the chair next to her. I guess for this woman, the better place for her husband was in her purse. How do you know if a person who has died is really in a better place? What evidence does one have to make such a claim? What Happens After We Die? One of the things I say at every funeral is that when we die, we will experience the immediate judgment we are warned about throughout the Bible. In Hebrews 9:27-28, we have one such warning: And just as it is destined for people to die once, and after this comes judgment, so Christ also, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time for salvation without reference to sin, to those who eagerly await Him. But what kind of judgment are we destined to face? To begin, you need to know that there are two types of judgment every human will face, the first has to do with where our disembodied soul must go, which is temporary. The second judgment we will all face is permanent. For the Christian, the day that you die will be the moment you will be in the presence of Jesus just as we are promised in the Bible: Therefore, being always of good courage, and knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lordfor we walk by faith, not by sightbut we are of good courage and prefer rather to be absent from the body and to be at home with the Lord (2 Cor. 5:6-8). Jesus told a parable in the Gospel of Luke about a rich man who lived a life of luxury while ignoring the poor man by the name of Lazarus (not to be confused with Jesus friend who Jesus raised to life in John 11:1ff.). In Jesus parable, both men died; Lazarus soul went to where Abrahams soul dwelled while the rich mans soul went to Hades where he suffered torment. Of Hades, the rich man begged for a drop of water to ease his torment because, his words: I am in agony in this flame (see Luke 16:19-31). Before Jesus told His parable about the rich man and Lazarus, He said this about money: No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth (Luke 16:13). The rich man was not in hell because he ignored Lazarus, he was in hell because he loved his money more than God. Had he loved God, he would not have been able to ignore Lazarus. Jesus spoke more about hell than he did about love or heaven, and he did so for a reason. He spoke so much about hell because he came, to seek and to save the lost (Luke 19:10). The reason why Jesus described the distance between the rich man in hell and Lazarus in heaven as a great chasm is because hell is the place where those are sent who, will pay the penalty of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power (2 Thess. 1:9). Jesus described the place the rich man went to immediately after he died in the following ways: A place of torture (Matt. 18:34), a place where the wicked are cut to pieces (Matt. 24:51), and a place of scourging (Luke 12:47-48), a place of weeping and gnashing of teeth (Matt. 8:12; 13:42; 24:51; Luke 13:20), and a place of outer darkness (Matt. 22:13; 25:30). Just as there is a new heaven and earth that is promised to the Christian, at the same time there will exist the lake of fire where the devil and his demons will be cast into forever. The lake of fire is described as a place where, ...their worm will not die and their fire will not be extinguished; and they will be an abhorrence to all mankind (Isa. 66:24b). In Revelation 20:11-15 we are told of a second judgment that we all will face: Then I saw a great white throne and Him who sat upon it, from whose presence earth and heaven fled, and no place was found for them. And I saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne, and books were opened; and another book was opened, which is the book of life; and the dead were judged from the things which were written in the books, according to their deeds.... Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire. And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. There are only one of two outcomes every person will face the moment of death: eternal life with Jesus that will eventually include a physical resurrection and life on a new and resurrected earth, or eternal death apart from Jesus that will eventually result in eternity in the lake of fire. Neither the lake of fire nor a resurrected life with Jesus on a new earth are temporary, but eternal. So, the question we need to answer is if it is true that every person who dies is in a better place? Jesus Is the Hope of a Better Place There are scores of Bible passages we could have looked at today to discover whether it is true or not that all people eventually go to a better place after they die, but I thought we could settle on Revelation 1:12-18. For me, this is one of the most hopeful and encouraging passages in all the Bible! In verses 12-16, we are given certain details about Jesus to clue us into who He really is. There is a lot packed into these verses that we simply do not have the time to examine, but there are some things that I must show you in order to address the topic of this sermon. Jesus is a Better High Priest First, Jesus is a better priest. Every year, on the Day of Atonement, a high priest would go into the temple in Jerusalem to enter a place called the Holies of Holies to bring a sin offering into the presence of God on behalf of Israel. The high priest would do it with a rope around him just in case he died, and his corpse had to be pulled out due to any sin not yet addressed in his own life before entering. The High Priest wore a long robe and was fitted with a type of belt or sash that was laced with gold. Once a year, every year, the High Priest would act as a representative and advocate for all of Israel. As you know, Jesus died on a cross as the Lamb of God for our sins; when John turned to see the voice that was speaking, He saw Jesus dressed as a High Priest because the sacrifice He made was sufficient to cover all our sins for all time, once and for all. For this reason, Hebrews describes Jesus in the following way: But when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things having come, He entered through the greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made by hands, that is, not of this creation; and not through the blood of goats and calves, but through His own blood, He entered the holy place once for all time, having obtained eternal redemption (Heb. 9:11-12). Jesus is the Only Sufficient Savior What follows in verses 14-17 are characteristics which reveal why Jesus is sufficient to redeem and save sinners such as us. First, His hair is white like wool and as bright as snow because He is profoundly and divinely wise. Yes, Jesus is fully man, but He is also fully God; Jesus is the Son and at the same time He is the ancient of Days with all the wisdom of eternity (see Dan. 7:9-14). Second, Jesus eyes were like a flame of fire which speak of His ability to see and know all things as God can only do. Third, His feet were like burnished bronze to symbolize His omnipotent strength to judge the nations, crush Satan, and triumph over death as the author and giver of life. Forth, Jesus holds the seven stars that serve as the seven messengers to the churches of which He holds in the palm of His hand; the point is that Jesus is also divinely sovereign. Fifth, out of the mouth of the Savior comes a sharp two-edged sword symbolizing His right to Judge as King of kings and Lord of lords. Sixth, the face of Jesus shines like a powerful sun because of His holiness, majesty, and absolute beauty as One worthy of our worship because He is God. Jesus is presented in Revelation 1:14-16 in the way that He is because of what Adam lost in the garden due to his sin and rebellion; Jesus is the only One qualified to redeem what was lost, for He is the second and greater Adam who is fully man and fully God in one Person. Simply put, because of Adams sin, we are sinners under a curse that God alone is able to sufficiently and completely reverse; Jesus was qualified to do just that! Jesus is the Great I AM The One titled the Lion of the Tribe of Judah (Rev. 5:5), the Lord of Glory (1 Cor. 2:8), the Pioneer and Perfecter of our Faith (Heb. 12:1-2), and the King of kings and Lord of lords (Rev. 19:16), is the first and the last. Where else have we seen that kind of language: I am the first and the last? I will tell you! We see it in a host of passages, but Isaiah 44:6 will suffice: This is what the Lord says, He who is the King of Israel and his Redeemer, the Lord of armies: I am the first and I am the last, and there is no God besides Me. Because He is the first and the last He conquered death because, as the Living One, ...it was impossible for Him to be held in its power (Acts 2:24). When John saw Jesus, he fell at His feet like a dead man, but Jesus declared to him: Do not be afraid; I am the first and the last, and the living One; I was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore... John had no reason to fear because Jesus stood as a greater High Priest on Johns behalf, He was the sufficient savior John spent a lifetime following, and Jesus was the only One qualified to pay the penalty for Johns sin by becoming a curse in his place. John not only believed this, but trusted that Jesus was all that he needed, and that is why he had not need to fear. Conclusion This Jesus is the Almighty and the Alpha and Omega (Rev. 1:8; 22:12-13). He is the Author of Life (Acts 3:15). He is the Bread from Heaven (John 6:32), the Bread of Life (John 6:35), and the Bright Morning Star (Rev. 22:16). He is the Chief Shepherd (1 Pet. 5:4) and He is the Deliverer (Rom. 11:26). He is the Good Shepherd of the 23rd Psalm (John 10:11). He is the rightful Heir of All Things (Heb. 1:1-2). Jesus is the Holy and Righteous One (Acts 3:14), the Horn of our Salvation (Luke 1:69), and the Great I Am (John 8:58-59). He is the Light of the World (John 8:12), the Gate for the Sheep (John 10:7), the Resurrection and the Life (John 11:25), and He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6)! If all who die eventually go to a better place when there exists a very real hell designed by God for the punishment of sinners, then why did Jesus who is the first and the last willingly take on flesh to become like us for the purpose of dying for us to redeem sinners like us? If some dont go to a better place, but most morally good people do, then why did Jesus say in conclusion to His sermon on the mount: Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. For the gate is narrow and the way is constricted that leads to life, and there are few who find it (Matt. 7:13-14). If religious people end up going to a better place, then why did Jesus warn us of the following possibility? Many will say to Me on that day, Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles? And then I will declare to them, I never knew you; leave Me, you who practice lawlessness (Matt. 7:22-23). If there is another way to a better place other than through and with Jesus, then why in the world did He so confidently and boldly declare the following: If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake, this is the one who will save it. For what good does it do a person if he gains the whole world, but loses or forfeits himself? For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when He comes in His glory and the glory of the Father and the holy angels. (Luke 9:23-26) There is a judgment we must all face. The verdict from the moment of conception is this: ...all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Rom. 3:23), and judgment for our guilt: The wages of sin is death, but the gracious gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our lord.

 Gospel Daily with Josh Weidmann The Means to Grace and Greatness, Part 2Series: My Living Hope Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-6 Episode: 1391   In 1 Peter 5:1-6, Peter exhorts church leaders to shepherd God's flock with humility and a willing heart, not for personal gain but as examples to the believers. He reminds them that they will receive the crown of glory when the Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ, appears. Peter also encourages younger believers to submit to their elders and calls everyone to clothe themselves with humility, as God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. He concludes by urging believers to humble themselves under God's mighty hand, trusting that He will exalt them in due time. Key themes include humble leadership, submission, and God's grace to the humble.

 Gospel Daily with Josh Weidmann The Means to Grace and Greatness, Part 1Series: My Living Hope Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-6 Episode: 1390   In 1 Peter 5:1-6, Peter exhorts church leaders to shepherd God's flock with humility and a willing heart, not for personal gain but as examples to the believers. He reminds them that they will receive the crown of glory when the Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ, appears. Peter also encourages younger believers to submit to their elders and calls everyone to clothe themselves with humility, as God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. He concludes by urging believers to humble themselves under God's mighty hand, trusting that He will exalt them in due time. Key themes include humble leadership, submission, and God's grace to the humble.

Pastor John Bingham - A Psalm to Encourage - Psalm 24

Jesus is our Chief Shepherd. But His plan was to have under-shepherds to care for us, these are the pastors of His church. We all belong to Jesus, but the Lord has given us pastors with loving hearts, like God's heart.  They represent God to us, by showing us His love, teaching us, and help to guide our lives. A pastor's main responsibility is to lead you to a stronger relationship with Jesus.  

Our study continues in 1st Peter chapter 5, verses 2 thru 4. Dr. Mitchell takes up the question of the duties of the under-shepherds of God's flock. It is written that God purchased it with His own blood. Dr. Mitchell reviews the Lord's dealings with Peter in the Gospel of John chapter 21. In this passage, Jesus recommissions Peter to be a shepherd to feed God's flock, God's lambs and God's sheep. He makes application to those who teach Sunday school, or who minister to young people or teach a Bible class. How do you love and serve Christ in these days? Dr. Mitchell helps us understand the difference between a leader and a shepherd. It is a matter of love for Christ and His people. 1st Peter 5:2 thru 4 looks at the motives and the rewards for serving the Lord in ministry. Here is Dr. Mitchell.

Today we will finish our study on Psalm 22. Remember when we started looking at Psalm 22, we said that Psalms 22, 23, and 24 form a trilogy on Christ the Shepherd. In Psalm 22, the Good Shepherd dies for the sheep (John 10:1-18).  In Psalm 23, the Great Shepherd lives for the sheep and cares for them (Heb. 13:20-21).  And in Psalm 24, the Chief Shepherd returns in glory to reward His sheep for their service (1 Peter 5:4).   Psalm 22:1-21 gives us a powerful prophecy of the Good Shepherd suffering for the sheep! In those verses we can clearly see the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual suffering of Jesus as He hung on the cross from 9am in the morning until 3pm in the afternoon.  It was during the last three hours of darkness that Jesus experienced His own Father forsaking Him as the wrath of God was poured out on Him for our sins!   Psalm 22:22-25 takes us from the suffering and prayer of the Lord on the cross to the praise and glory of His resurrection. Now in verses 26-29, we move forward in prophecy to a view of the Messiah's glorious kingdom! The image here in these verses is that of a feast, which was a familiar picture to the Jews of the anticipated Messianic kingdom (Isa. 25:6-9; Matt. 8:10-12; Luke 13:29; 14:15). When a Jewish worshiper brought a peace offering to the Lord, he retained part of it to use for a feast for himself, his family, and any friends he wanted to invite (Lev. 3; 7:15); and this tradition became a picture of the future glorious kingdom.   But believing Gentiles will be also included in this feast (v. 27), and Messiah will reign over all the earth. God promised Abraham that his descendants would bring blessing to the whole world (Gen. 12:1-3). This has been fulfilled in the coming of Christ to die for the world, but when He comes again, it will have a glorious fulfillment in the establishing of His glorious kingdom.   Both the poor and the prosperous will submit to Him and eat and drink at His table in the Kingdom (vv. 26 & 29), and find their satisfaction in His grace alone. “All those who go down to the dust Shall bow before Him…”. I can't help but think of Philippians 2:8-11, “And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”   This chapter ends speaking of the generations to come (vv. 30-31). The blessings of the atonement and the kingdom will not be temporary but perpetual, from one generation to another. Three generations are listed here: Those who saw and experienced the cross physically and personally. They shared the good news of the cross and resurrection with “The next generation”. And finally, and inclusively, “a people that shall be born”. This is speaking of us today!!!!! We are the “other sheep which were not of this fold” (John 10:16).   But the emphasis isn't on what God's children have done but on the fact that the Lord did it all: "That He has done this" (v. 31). "It is finished" is what Jesus cried from the cross (John 19:30).   I highly recommend every year at Easter time, on Good Friday, that you take the time to read and meditate on Psalm 22.  Also, you should read the fulfillment of this chapter in Matthew 27-28, Mark 15-16, Luke 23-24, and John 19-20. Your heart will be prepared to worship the crucified and risen Lord Jesus in a very special way during Passion Week if you will do this!   God bless!

The Shepherd of our Souls Psalm 22:6-11 “But I am a worm, and no man; A reproach of men, and despised by the people. All those who see Me ridicule Me; They shoot out the lip, they shake the head, saying, "He trusted in the LORD, let Him rescue Him; Let Him deliver Him, since He delights in Him!" But You are He who took Me out of the womb; You made Me trust while on My mother's breasts. I was cast upon You from birth. From My mother's womb You have been My God. Be not far from Me, For trouble is near; For there is none to help.” Yesterday, I failed to mention the inscription that goes with this Psalm. The title is: “To the Chief Musician. Set to the ‘Deer of the Dawn.' A Psalm of David.”  We are not sure when or what conditions David was under when he wrote this Psalm. It appears that David meant for this Psalm to be given to the “Master Musician” who led a special choir of Israel and sung to a popular tune of his day called the ‘Deer of the Dawn'.   Today we are going to see how Psalms 22, 23, and 24 form a trilogy on Christ the Shepherd. Just like Psalms 20 and 21 go together as prayer and praise Psalms, these three Psalms give us a clear picture of how the Lord Jesus Christ is the Shepherd of our Souls.   In Psalm 22, we see how Jesus is the Good Shepherd Who suffers and dies for the sheep He loves. The companion New Testament passage is John 10:1-18. In John 10:11-15 Jesus is speaking and He says, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep. But a hireling, he who is not the shepherd, one who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees; and the wolf catches the sheep and scatters them. The hireling flees because he is a hireling and does not care about the sheep. I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep, and am known by My own. As the Father knows Me, even so I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep.”   Throughout the Old Testament the sheep had to be sacrificed for the sinful shepherds but now, Jesus, the Good Shepherd voluntarily lays down His life and dies for the sheep! Psalm 22 shares with us the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual suffering of Jesus on the Cross.   In Psalm 23, we see how the Great Shepherd lives for the sheep and cares for them.  The companion New Testament passage is found in Hebrews 13:20-21. “Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.”     Our “Great Shepherd”, Jesus Christ is able to meet every need we have every day in our Christian walk! You can always trust that He will lead you, feed you, comfort you, and will never leave or forsake you!   In Psalm 24, the Chief Shepherd returns in glory to reward His sheep for their service. The companion New Testament passage is found in 1 Peter 5:1-4. Peter reminded the elders that he had “witnessed the suffering of Christ” and was instructing them to “shepherd the flock of God” as good examples.  Because one day, “When the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away” (v. 4).   My friend, the Lord Jesus Christ is our Good Shepherd Who died for us. He is our Great Shepherd Who lives for us and one day He will come back for us as the Chief Shepherd.   Read these last verses of Psalm 24 and rejoice!  “Lift up your heads, O you gates! And be lifted up, you everlasting doors! And the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, The LORD mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O you gates! Lift up, you everlasting doors! And the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, He is the King of glory. Selah (Ps. 24:7-10)   God bless!

Main Idea: "Elders, Shepherd in humility as you await the return of the Chief-Shepherd." 1. What are elders called to do? 2. How are they to do it? 3. Why? (The return of the Chief-Shepherd).

1 Peter 5:1-14 | Rev. Blake Arnoult

1 Peter 5:1-4 Jesus is the Chief Shepherd and he graciously gives the church under-shepherds to care for the sheep.

In this session, Erin Warren teaches through 1 Peter 5. As Peter wraps up his first letter, he once again shifts our minds to the character of God, the promises of God, and toward eternity. Victory is sure, so let's continue trusting our Chief Shepherd, in humility, knowing He cares for us. We have an enemy who seeks to devour us, so we must remain alert. And one day, God will restore, confirm, strengthen and establish us. Peter has lived this and now he walks in obedience to Jesus's call to "feed my sheep" and "strengthen your brothers." Peter knew suffering, but Peter also knew Jesus. His letters are an encouragement to anyone facing hardships and trials and a reminder that we can be steadfast because our God is steadfast. And when we persevere, what awaits us in eternity is worth far more than anything this world has to offer. Mentioned in this session: Everyday Prayer for Faith: Finding Confidence in God No Matter What: FeastingOnTruth.com/Faith For more information on this study and to sign up for the Alongside Guide: FeastingOnTruth.com/Peter For recommended resources: FeastingOnTruth.com/Resources For more information on studying Scripture: FeastingOnTruth.com/HowTo Erin's books and other studies: FeastingOnTruth.com/Books For speaking inquiries: FeastingOnTruth.com/Speaking

Are your friends really foes and, therefore, hard to trust? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in Chapter 21 of 1 Samuel. I've titled this chapter "Man On The Run." Remember, David is at Nob, at the Tabernacle, talking with Ahimelech. There is someone present this day, a spy of sorts. Listen to 1 Samuel 21:7: Now a certain man of the servants of Saul was there that day, detained before the Lord. His name was Doeg the Edomite, the chief of Saul's herdsmen. — 1 Samuel 21:7 Doeg is a crucial figure in the next chapter, so note this occurrence and what we learn today. There are two details about Doeg worth noting. First, he is an Edomite, a people who have been enemies of God since the time of Moses. The big question is why King Saul allowed an Edomite a place of any authority in his kingdom. Second, we learn that he does not have a minor role. He is the "Chief Shepherd." If you recall, David was a shepherd, too, and we would assume he was one of the best. However, David can not be both a shepherd and a warrior, so Saul must choose someone else with this skill. But his choice is a captured opponent, illustrating again the deteriorating discernment of Saul, which will play into his evil hands in the next chapter because Doeg is not just a captured opponent and chief shepherd but a contracted spy. Sometimes, people who look like friends may actually be foes. This principle is so hard to teach young teens. During the impressionable teen years, when teens are desperate for acceptance, they sometimes surround themselves with compromising people, which leads to compromising decisions. This was a hard-learned lesson for each of my children. But adults fall for this, too. When building new relationships in new situations, we can assume that people have our best interests in mind, only to find out later that this is not entirely true. Thus, we learn time and time again that some people who look like friends might be foes. Once we get burned, we trust less, become less vulnerable, and become more suspicious of those who might be foes. Unfortunately, one application of this reality is within a church small group. Many men hesitate to join a small church group because they perceive members as foes rather than friends. This may seem like a copout, but in small to medium-sized churches, I think their concerns are legitimate. Opening up about our hurts and hangups is risky when we are concerned that someone might breach confidentiality and share that information with others. This was David's situation. All of David's present problems were within the church and his family. He did not know who he could trust or with whom he could be vulnerable. He was suspicious at every turn. He then turned to the men of God, Samuel and now Ahimelech, only to later discover that nearby Doeg was a spy who would sell them out. When we are in vulnerable situations, we need friends, not foes. But if we become vulnerable and get burned by a friend who was really a foe, it's hard to be vulnerable the next time. If this happens too often, we can become resistant to any form of vulnerability. But here is the rub: only by being vulnerable can we test a friendship and build lasting friends that stand the test of time. Vulnerability is difficult to learn, slowly gained, quickly lost, and risky to recover. This is why so many men have many issues with vulnerability. But you need to work through this. Past issues with foes are not present excuses for your lack of friends. You need at least one believing friend you can trust and be vulnerable with in this life. And it's not exclusively your spouse. It's someone of the same gender, with grounded biblical beliefs, who can speak the truth in love and give you the spiritual direction you need. So get a Jonathan, not a Doeg, and build a friendship that will last the test of time. #TrustWisely, #FriendshipMatters, #VulnerabilityInFaith Ask This: Who are the "Doegs" in your life—those you initially trusted but later realized may not have had your best interests at heart? How can you discern true friendship in the future? In what areas of your life do you struggle with vulnerability? What steps can you take to build authentic relationships that foster trust and support, similar to David and Jonathan? Do This: Be vulnerable and build a lasting friendship. Pray This: Father, help me to discern the true intentions of those around me, guiding me to build authentic friendships rooted in trust and faith. Grant me the courage to be vulnerable, knowing that in sharing my struggles, I can find the support and encouragement I need. Amen. Play This: I Surrender All.

I. There is a similar model for supporting Pastors that we saw for supporting Widows: Honoring - 5:3 & 5:17Providing Protecting Even Correction for both -  II. Jesus is the Model Shepherd - He is called: Psalm 231 The Good Shepherd in John 10 2 The Chief Shepherd in I Peter 5 3 The Great Shepherd in Hebrews 13 4 Jesus revealed in Matt. 9:36-38 5 Jesus restored Peter in John 21  1. Honor Pastors/Elders/Overseers - 5:17a. Who rule well - I Peter 5:1-4b. Who labor in study - II Tim 2:15 2. Provide for Pastors/Elders/Overseers - 5:18a. Quoting Moses - Deut 25:4 (referencing animals)b. Quoting Jesus - Luke 10:7 (referencing people) 3. Protect Pastors/Elders/Overseers - 5:19a. Do not receive an accusation against an elder (give them benefit of the doubt) “except”b. Except on the basis of two or three witnesses - Mt. 18:15-17 4. Correct Pastors/Elders/Overseers - 5:20-21a. Those who continue in sin -overview of I Timothy 1-4b. Rebuke in the presence of all - don't leave room for gossip and innuendo - incentive to live rightly when in leadership c. Maintain these principles w/out bias (don't play to partiality)d. Two were removed in chap 1 -  5. Selecting Pastors/Elders/Overseers - 5:22-25 a. Don't lay hands too hastily -don't be in a hurry on this critical process (because then you share in the responsibility of the problems)b. Keep yourself free from sin - Be accountable! Then a caveat for Timothy (you can remain pure and use wine for medicinal purposes)c. The sins of some are quite evident - “going on before them to judgment”d. For others, their sins follow after (obvious examination process)e. Likewise also, deeds that are good are quite - f. And those otherwise cannot be concealed -

The world Jesus entered was filled with false leaders. The spiritual leaders of the nation had become self-interested. Rather than caring for the people, they fattened themselves. They were self-appointed and self-righteous. Jesus entered their world and said, “I am the Good Shepherd.” He was appointed by His Father as the true leader of God's people. He is the Chief Shepherd to which all other leaders of God's people must submit.  If we are true sheep, we will follow Jesus, the True Shepherd. Following Jesus means having a personal relationship with Him and being led by the Holy Spirit in our daily lives. Jesus calls us by name and tenderly guides us as we listen to His voice. How do we discern His voice from the voice of a stranger? Jesus said, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (Jn. 8:31-32).  Take-Home Message: True sheep follow the True Shepherd. Introducing John 10 Old Testament Connections Ezek. 34; Ps. 23:1; Isa. 40:11; Jer. 3:15; cf. Isa. 56:9-12; Jer. 23:1-4; 25:32-38; Zech. 11:16 New Testament Connections Matt. 9:36; Mark 6:34; 14:27; Luke 15:1-7  The True Shepherd (10:1-3a) The True Sheep (10:3b-5)True Sheep… Hear Jesus' voice (3).Follow Jesus (4).Know Jesus' voice (4-5). The False Shepherds (10:6) Message:  The True Shepherd Scripture: John 10:1-6 Simple. Authentic. Jesus. Prairiebible.org

Message from Mike G on September 22, 2024

Show me your way of life…and I'll show you what you believe. This week we reflect on our “way of life in Christ” (1 Cor 4:17). We tell of our shared faith story as we welcome 4 new shepherds to lead one flock under Jesus Christ, the Chief Shepherd.The sermon today is titled "One Faith: Our Way Of Life." It is the fifth installment in our series "City Lights: Bearing Witness To A Culture In Crisis." The Scripture reading is from 1 Corinthians 4:15-17 (NIV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on September 15, 2024. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under LEARN: Christian Scripture.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):Gordon Fee, The First Epistle to the Corinthians (NICNT)Mark Rothenburg story on Sandy KoufaxJohn Mark Comer, "Practicing The Way" InterviewI'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Man, are you digging the Democratic National Convention? Barack Hussein Obama, God bless Rush Limbaugh, got up and read from a teleprompter in his classic cadence. Oh, and Michelle Obama brought the roof down talking about policy. Well, no, sorry. No, they just talked about President Trump. At the convention they did a roll call vote of the many states and magically they all voted for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz . Magically I say, because not a single vote has been cast for them.What if there was some actually important stuff going on? And, what if I told you that there is a county in the United States of America where autism rates are dropping?.What does God's Word say? 1 Peter 5:1-4 NIV To the Elders and the Flock5 To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ's sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2 Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; 3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. 4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.Episode Links:The first US county to ever experience a decrease in childhood autism rates has been pinpointed, says economic researcher Toby Rogers, who explains that starting in 2000, parents in Marin County, California began to do something differently.Bill Gates: "There's no excuse for not getting to the point where we get to zero CO2 emissions...that's a very daunting task. The both the subsidization and non taxation of oil and gas is a barrier. If you could politically put that tax on, thats a very good thing.""Somebody with that pattern should not be one heartbeat away from the Oval Office." @GordonGChang on the disturbing amount of activity the Democratic VP candidate Tim Walz has with the Chinese Communist Party.Dictator Kamala Harris discussing government takeover of companies' patents: "I will snatch their patent, so that we [the American government] will take over.CNN: How Kamala Harris's Campaign Unraveled Before The Iowa Caucus: "She's not able to articulate a consistent and compelling message."Alan's Soaps alansartisansoaps.comUse coupon code ‘TODD' to save an additional 10% off the bundle price.Bioptimizershttps://magbreakthrough.com/toddfreeGet your 30-capsule bottle of Magnesium Breakthrough for FREE!  No promo code needed. ONLY at magbreakthrough.com/toddfreeBonefroghttps://bonefrogcoffee.com/toddMake Bonefrog Cold Brew at home!  Use code TODD at checkout to receive 10% off your first purchase and 15% on subscriptions.Bulwark CapitalBulwark Capital Management (bulwarkcapitalmgmt.com)Learn about Bulwark's strategies with their FREE Common Cents Investing Guide.  Get yours by calling 866-779-RISK or go to KnowYourRiskRadio.com.EdenPUREhttps://edenpuredeals.comUse code TODD3 to save $200 on the Thunderstorm Air Purifier 3-packGreenHaven Interactive Web Marketinghttps://greenhaveninteractive.comGet more leads & customers! Show up on Google. Dave is here to help.  Native Pathhttps://getnativepath.com/toddStock up on NativePath Collagen for up to 45% off plus free shipping.  Renue Healthcarehttps://renue.healthcare/toddYour journey to a better life starts at Renue Healthcare.  Visit https://renue.healthcare/todd

When Peter wrote his first letter, some elders apparently no longer wanted to be elders. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 1 Peter 5:1–4 to consider a pastor's proper motivation.

We're hearing about this plan for Christian Nationalism in our country. Let's clear Jesus never made anyone follow Him against their will. So, what would a government that's really following godly principles look like? One way to figure that out is by looking at what it definitely wouldn't look like, using current examples from around the world. We can also dig into the Bible to see what kind of leaders would embody true godliness in government.    What does God's Word say? 1 Timothy 3:1-7Qualifications for Overseers and Deacons1 Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task. 2 Now the overseer is to be above reproach, faithful to his wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, 3 not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. 4 He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full[a] respect. 5 (If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God's church?) 6 He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same judgment as the devil. 7 He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil's trap.Titus 1:5-9Appointing Elders Who Love What Is Good5 The reason I left you in Crete was that you might put in order what was left unfinished and appoint[a] elders in every town, as I directed you. 6 An elder must be blameless, faithful to his wife, a man whose children believe[b] and are not open to the charge of being wild and disobedient. 7 Since an overseer manages God's household, he must be blameless—not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain. 8 Rather, he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined. 9 He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.1 Peter 5:1-4To the Elders and the Flock5 To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ's sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2 Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; 3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. 4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.Episode 1,690 Links:Today 4 years ago I was arrested at my house, for the 1st Amendment of the constitution. The first pastor in 150 years to be arrested for refusing to shut the church down because of C-19. I gladly did it then, and would do it again. No Compromise! Never Bow to WEF, UN, WHO! Now Canada is euthanising autistic people; A father has discovered he is powerless to stop his perfectly healthy daughter being killed.Testament: The Story of Moses | Official Trailer | NetflixDr. Robert Epstein Blasts Google's Election Interference: ‘Democracy' in US Is ‘Illusion'Feel Good Video: President of Oil-Producing Guyana Slams BBC Interviewer's Carbon Shaming Ali gave a master class on how to respond to the vapid charges that climate cultists make.Today 4 years ago I was arrested at my house, for the 1st Amendment of the constitution. The first pastor in 150 years to be arrested for refusing to shut the church down because of C-19. I gladly did it then, and would do it again. No Compromise! 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I don't normally go around talking about actors and I'm not here to say that he was a role model or anything like that. But one thing I do want to talk about is Donald Sutherland and why actors become liberals. And I think this is evident through how Sutherland, in kind of a creepy, weird way, described his love of being an actor. He starred in some of the fundamentally most important roles, I think, for societal commentary that exists today. I also loved his role in Hunger Games and I'll tell you why. One scene in particular to me is so vitally, vitally important. Capturing Hollywood for Christ is vital and we have to be able to tap the heart of creators. Riley Gaines and her group is taking a run at this with a commercial about protecting girls' sports. TikTok, of course, has banned this. We'll also give you an update on that janitor who was held captive. Remember when the pro-homos agitators took a bunch of people captive?What does God's Word say? 1 Peter 5:1-4 NIV To the Elders and the Flock5 To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ's sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2 Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; 3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. 4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.Episode 1,679 Links:Reminder that the goal of mass migration isn't "equity" or "justice" or whatever else the people promoting it claimDonald Sutherland retrospective Forsaken Movie CLIP - Put Things Right (2016) - Kiefer Sutherland, Donald Sutherland Movie HDThe Greatest Scene Donald Sutherland ever filmed?A powerful commentary by actor Tim Robbins on the horrendous demonisation of those who questioned the response to Covid.TikTok removed this ad from their platform for violating community guidelines. Shocker. Should would be a shame if everyone shared this clip and bought from. @xx_xyathleticsOutrage as Manhattan DA Bragg's office drops nearly all cases from Columbia University's anti-Israel protest https://trib.al/igsrqtCExclusive: Columbia Custodian Trapped by ‘Angry Mob' Speaks Out; ‘We don't expect to go to work and get swarmed.' A Free Press exclusive with facilities worker Mario Torres.Alan's Soapshttps://alanssoaps.com/TODDUse coupon code ‘TODD' to save an additional 10% off the bundle price.Bioptimizershttps://bioptimizers.com/toddUse promo code TODD for 10% off your order. Sharpen your edge and reach your potential with Mushroom Breakthrough by Bioptimizers.Bonefroghttps://bonefrogcoffee.com/toddUse code TODD at checkout to receive 10% off your first purchase and 15% on subscriptions.Bulwark Capital Bulwark Capital Management (bulwarkcapitalmgmt.com)Sign up today for Zach's free webinar this Thursday at KnowYourRiskRadio.com. EdenPUREhttps://edenpuredeals.comUse code TODD3 to save $200 on the Thunderstorm Air Purifier 3-pack.GreenHaven Interactivehttps://greenhaveninteractive.comGet more customers onine showing up more with Google!Native Pathhttps://nativepathkrill.com/toddGet an ocean of benefits from Antarctic Krill from Native Path.  Renue Healthcarehttps://renue.healthcare/toddYour journey to a better life starts at Renue Healthcare.  Visit renue.healthcare/Todd

Imagine a doctor that shouldn't be a doctor and is responsible for the deaths of many people. He is probably a sociopath and is being questioned before the government to answer pushing people to put harmful “stuff” into their bodies. But, that's not real life though. Right? Hypothetically it would be important to talk about if this “stuff” was causing cancer and heart conditions in young people. And it is. We will also take a look at the three trip wires that lit the elites fuse against TrumpWhat does God's Word say? https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2010%3A16&version=NIV16 “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Peter%205&version=NIVTo the Elders and the Flock5 To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ's sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2 Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; 3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. 4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.5 In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because,“God opposes the proud    but shows favor to the humble.”6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.Episode 1,644 Links:- https://x.com/WallStreetApes/status/1795498599029297200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1795498599029297200%7Ctwgr%5Ebc92e4d392caa1cb1ee49882e40d8a122793972b%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Frevolver.news%2F2024%2F05%2Fwatch-coca-cola-insider-spills-disturbing-secrets-surrounding-rigged-scheme-with-big-pharma%2F- https://revolver.news/2024/05/watch-coca-cola-insider-spills-disturbing-secrets-surrounding-rigged-scheme-with-big-pharma/- https://popularrationalism.substack.com/p/do-not-pass-this-by-major-collaborative?utm_source=cross-post&publication_id=475124&post_id=145244420&utm_campaign=548354&isFreemail=true&r=9bg4c&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email.- https://x.com/VigilantFox/status/1797661236231803020- https://x.com/greg_price11/status/1797653314945044632- https://x.com/GMB/status/1797498711867564094 - https://twitter.com/Riley_Gaines_/status/1797666651074338986 - https://x.com/KarluskaP/status/1797706119806329229- https://x.com/newstart_2024/status/1797490372337402121- https://x.com/libsoftiktok/status/1797634609204887678- https://x.com/WarClandestine/status/1796562188578250893- https://x.com/libsoftiktok/status/1742916707440836742- https://twitter.com/MailOnline/status/1796915229495890231- https://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/celebrity/marlon-wayans-shares-his-reaction-to-learning-his-child-was-trans-i-grew-the-most-that-i-ever-did-exclusive/ar-BB1noyrz- https://twitter.com/CollinRugg/status/1797430817859465260- https://www.foxnews.com/video/6354048906112- https://twitter.com/CollinRugg/status/1796965744653316349- https://twitter.com/axios/status/1796898783248134166- "https://x.com/newstart_2024/status/1797719315036180715 - https://x.com/TPostMillennial/status/1797672102432243728- https://covidreason.substack.com/p/one-congressman-came-prepared-to?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=64295&post_id=145272848&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=9bg4c&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email Alan's Soaps https://alanssoaps.com/TODD Use coupon code ‘TODD' to save an additional 10% off the bundle price.  Bioptimizers https://bioptimizers.com/todd Use promo code TODD for 10% off your order. Sharpen your edge and reach your potential with Mushroom Breakthrough by Bioptimizers.     Bonefrog   https://bonefrogcoffee.com/todd Use code TODD at checkout to receive 10% off your first purchase and 15% on subscriptions.  Bulwark Capital  https://bulwarkcapitalmgmt.com/radio-show/ Call 866-779-RISK or visit online to get their FREE Common Cents Investing Guide.   EdenPURE https://edenpuredeals.com This week only!  Get Buy One Get One free pricing on the Thunderstorm Air Purifier with code TODDBOGO. GreenHaven Interactive Digital Marketing https://greenhaveninteractive.com Your Worldclass Website Will Get Found on Google!  Liver Health

We are being told that there is a plan for Christian Nationalism in the country. I have a dear family member who is terrified of this happening. Let's just dispense with that idea right now. There can't be Christian Nationalism if Christian Nationalism means forcing people to be Christian. It wouldn't be Christian anymore, it would be satanic. Jesus never forces anyone to believe in Him. So what would a godly government look like? One of the ways we can do this is by looking at what a godly government wouldn't be, highlighting current examples in our world. We go through the Bible as we examine this and look at what the character and conduct of the leaders in a godly government would be like. What does God's Word say? 1 Timothy 3:1-7 Qualifications for Overseers and Deacons3 Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task. 2 Now the overseer is to be above reproach, faithful to his wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, 3 not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. 4 He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full[a] respect. 5 (If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God's church?) 6 He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same judgment as the devil. 7 He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil's trap.Titus 1:5-9 Appointing Elders Who Love What Is Good5 The reason I left you in Crete was that you might put in order what was left unfinished and appoint[a] elders in every town, as I directed you. 6 An elder must be blameless, faithful to his wife, a man whose children believe[b] and are not open to the charge of being wild and disobedient. 7 Since an overseer manages God's household, he must be blameless—not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain. 8 Rather, he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined. 9 He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.1 Peter 5:1-4 To the Elders and the Flock5 To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ's sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2 Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; 3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. 4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.Episode 1,510 Links:Today 4 years ago I was arrested at my house, for the 1st Amendment of the constitution. The first pastor in 150 years to be arrested for refusing to shut the church down because of C-19. I gladly did it then, and would do it again. No Compromise! Never Bow to WEF, UN, WHO! Now Canada is euthanising autistic people; A father has discovered he is powerless to stop his perfectly healthy daughter being killed.Testament: The Story of Moses | Official Trailer | NetflixDr. Robert Epstein Blasts Google's Election Interference: ‘Democracy' in US Is ‘Illusion'Feel Good Video: President of Oil-Producing Guyana Slams BBC Interviewer's Carbon Shaming Ali gave a master class on how to respond to the vapid charges that climate cultists make.4Patriots https://4Patriots.com/Todd Stay connected when the power goes out and get free shipping on orders over $97.    Alan's Soaps https://alanssoaps.com/TODD Use coupon code ‘TODD' to save an additional 10% off the bundle price.  Bioptimizers https://bioptimizers.com/todd Use promo code TODD for 10% of your order and get up to 2 travel size bottles of Magnesium Breakthrough free.      Bonefrog   https://bonefrogcoffee.com/todd Use code TODD at checkout to receive 10% off your first purchase and 15% on subscriptions.  Bulwark Capital  Bulwark Capital Management (bulwarkcapitalmgmt.com) Call 866-779-RISK or visit online to get their FREE Common Cents Investing Guide. GreenHaven Interactive Digital Marketing https://greenhaveninteractive.com Your Worldclass Website Will Get Found on Google!  Liver Health https://GetLiverHelp.com/Todd Order today and get your FREE bottle of Nano Powered Omega3 and free bonus gift.