Podcasts about great shepherd

No matter how messy or complicated our story may feel, God is the one who begins, sustains, and completes the work within us. Even in seasons of wandering, failure, or doubt, His grace remains active—reshaping our hearts and drawing us closer to Him. This devotional highlights the powerful truth that we are continually being transformed, and God is faithful to finish what He started. Highlights God Initiates Growth: Our transformation begins with God, not our own efforts (Philippians 1:6). Jesus Rescues: We cannot save ourselves—Christ is the one who pulls us out of sin and restores us. Messy Testimonies Matter: Faith journeys aren’t always clean or simple, but God is still writing the story (Hebrews 12:2). God’s Faithfulness: Even when we fall short, He remains constant and committed (2 Timothy 2:13). Sanctification is Ongoing: Spiritual growth happens over time through Scripture, prayer, and obedience. Renewed Mindset: The Holy Spirit transforms our thinking, helping us focus on eternal priorities. Progress Over Perfection: God is continually shaping us into Christ’s image, step by step. Intersecting Faith & Life It’s easy to become discouraged when your spiritual growth doesn’t look the way you expected. But God never asked for instant perfection—He invites you into a process. Every step of obedience, every moment in Scripture, and every prayer contributes to the work He is doing in your life. This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management. If you are struggling with debt call Trinity today. Trinity's counselors have the knowledge and resources to make a difference. Our intention is to help people become debt-free, and most importantly, remain debt-free for keeps!" If your debt has you down, we should talk. Call us at 1-800-793-8548 | https://trinitycredit.org TrinityCredit – Call us at 1-800-793-8548. Whether we're helping people pay off their unsecured debt or offering assistance to those behind in their mortgage payments. https://trinitycredit.org Full Transcript Below: You Are God’s Work in Progress By: Emily Rose Massey Bible Reading: “…being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 1:6, NIV). A new friend recently asked me, “Emily… how long have you known the Lord?”I wanted to be as concise as possible but also transparent. I explained that I have been coming to grips recently that I was most likely a false convert when I was a teen into my early 20s and didn’t truly start following Christ until the summer after I graduated college. It’s the only way I can seem to make sense of the mess I lived in for six years after my profession of faith, after responding to an altar call at a youth conference.As I walked the aisle at that church, I responded to the news that Jesus died for my sins to be forgiven then eventually ran right back into the same ditch like a dumb sheep thinking I could rely on my own works and not Christ’s finished work of the cross, and God allowed me to fail, fall, and create a home in my pit of self-righteousness and sin for six years. But thanks be to God, that wasn’t the end of my story- the Lord didn’t leave me in that pit because one day, I was rescued. We must first remember that we cannot rescue ourselves out of a pit of sin- Jesus is the Great Shepherd who rescues His sheep. It is God who begins the work in our hearts, turning them from a heart of stone to a heart of flesh, and the longer we walk with Him, the more He will continue to mold our hearts. I don’t believe all our testimonies of coming to faith in Christ can be packaged up into a nice little box with a bow. It’s because we aren’t the author of the story- our Sovereign Lord is the author and finisher, or perfecter, of our faith (Hebrews 12:2). Scripture tells us that He is faithful to complete that work that He began in us: “…being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 1:6, NIV). Intersecting Faith & Life:You may also have a messy and complicated testimony and cannot fully explain all of what you think the Lord was doing in your heart and when, but I can tell you that even when you have been faithless, God has been incredibly faithful (2 Timothy 2:13). Even when I’m extremely dumb, hard-headed, and rebellious, He is wise, patient, and perfect on my behalf. He doesn’t give up on His children! And just as God is sovereign in salvation, He is also sovereign in our sanctification as we learn to partner with Him in our growth in Christ. He is the one who is in charge of seeing us mature on our walk with Him. The same grace that saved us is the very same grace that keeps us and molds us into the image of Christ, each new day. We will never be perfect this side of heaven, which is why we rest in the finished work of the cross of Christ, but we should be walking in holiness little by little each passing day. One way this occurs in our lives is through studying the scriptures and other spiritual disciplines such as prayer, serving others, and consistent discipleship and evangelism. The Spirit of God guides us into all truth and convicts our hearts of sin. The more we study the Bible and exercise spiritual discipline, the more the Holy Spirit renews our minds. This renewal of the mind helps us to think on eternal matters, and soon, worldly thinking and fleshly desires become less of a temptation for us the longer we walk with the Lord. Our behavior and attitude begin to change, and God gives us a desire to love, obey, and serve Him with fervor! From the moment of your conversion, you became God’s work-in-progress, and the greatest news of all is that He doesn’t grow weary, stressed, or exhausted with you. He will complete the work He began in you! Further Reading: Galatians 2:20 1 Thessalonians 5:23 2 Peter 1:2- Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

We have seen Christ moving all throughout the gospels in the book of Acts. But now, how is He operating in the church? Christ is moving through the power of His Holy Spirit through the lives of believers. The Lord has specifically set up an authority structure in order to keep the church organized. Jesus is the Great Shepherd watching over the church but He's also set up under-shepherds in order to look over and feed His flock. Submit to your leaders, recognizing Christ put them in this place.

We have seen Christ moving all throughout the gospels in the book of Acts. But now, how is He operating in the church? Christ is moving through the power of His Holy Spirit through the lives of believers. The Lord has specifically set up an authority structure in order to keep the church organized. Jesus is the Great Shepherd watching over the church but He's also set up under-shepherds in order to look over and feed His flock. Submit to your leaders, recognizing Christ put them in this place.

Context: Part of a series through the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7). Vijay frames the sermon as what life looks like when Jesus is truly King—citizens living under God's reign. Main passage: Matthew 7:1–6 ("Do not judge…"; speck/log; pearls before pigs). The central claim: the judge's seat is already occupied—Jesus alone has the ultimate right to judge, justify, and condemn. What "do not judge" means (and doesn't mean): It doesn't eliminate moral clarity or discernment, or mean "anything goes." It does confront a judgmental spirit: self-righteous condemnation that forgets our own need for grace. What judgmentalism looks like: Quick verdicts without the full story, fault-finding without kindness or desire to restore, using "truth" to elevate self and diminish others, and placing labels that can crush people. Illustrations: Train story: People assume a dad is careless while his kids misbehave—until they learn the mother has just died. The behaviour hasn't changed, but perspective does: judgment often lacks crucial context. Baker/farmer scales: The standard you use comes back on you—mirroring Jesus' "measure you give will be the measure you get." Deeper warning: Jesus points beyond social reciprocity to final judgment before God. The way we judge others reveals what we believe about grace and mercy. Harsh, mercy-less judgment implies we think mercy "shouldn't count"—but no one survives God's pure justice without mercy. The opposite of judgmentalism: Not moral neutrality, but mercy and forgiveness that still names wrong as wrong while longing for restoration rather than ruin. The speaker cites Luke 6 ("forgive…"), and Colossians 3:13–14: forgiveness flows from remembering God's forgiveness and from love that "keeps no record of wrongs." The speck/log teaching: Jesus' absurd image exposes how self-righteousness makes us unfit to help—a person with a "beam/telephone pole" in their eye can't do eye surgery. Judging others often reveals our own pride, insecurity, and unaddressed sin. But Jesus still expects correction: The goal isn't silence. After removing the log, you can see clearly to help remove the speck. Humble, repentant people can help; hypocrites cannot. Why verse 6 matters ("dogs/pigs/pearls"): Even when correction is loving and humble, some will reject it. Discernment protects what's holy and protects you from wasting what's precious or being harmed. Kingdom people are judicious, not judgmental—grace without gullibility. Closing story (shepherd): "Sheep won't come near a man with a raised stick." People respond better to someone who "smells like the fold"—the "smell of mercy." The advice: go first to the Great Shepherd, let Him deal with your pride, then speak. Prayer: Confession of self-righteousness and a plea to be "staggered by grace," so that believers offer mercy when helping others, becoming more like Jesus.            

Why does God call believers to obey and submit to spiritual leaders?In a culture that instinctively questions authority, Hebrews 13:17 gives a command that can feel uncomfortable:“Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account.”This message explores: • What biblical obedience and submission actually mean • The weight leaders carry as those who will give an account to God • Why your response affects your own spiritual health • How joyful cooperation strengthens the entire churchThis isn't about elevating men. It's about understanding Christ's design for His church. Earthly church leaders are under-shepherds. Jesus is the Great Shepherd who stayed awake for our souls, bore our sin, and now intercedes for us.If you've ever wrestled with authority, church hurt, or the role of leadership in the local church, this message will help you think clearly and biblically.

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Send a textThis is the fourth of five bonus episodes I shall be releasing this week. This is the latest episode of My 'History of the Christian Church' Podcast.When Gregory the Great became bishop of Rome at the end of the sixth century, the Western world was pretty much in ruins and standing on the edge of an era that would become known as the Dark Ages. The Roman Empire in the West had collapsed. Cities were crumbling. Plagues swept through the population. Invasions came not in isolation, but in waves. Civil authority was weak, unreliable, and sometimes absent altogether. And into that chaos stepped Gregory. He never sought power. Gregory preferred the quiet life of a monk to the burden of public leadership. Yet history would remember him as one of the most influential figures of the early medieval Church—the man who more than any other bridged the ancient world and the medieval West.To subscribe and listen to the entire series for free. (32 Episodes so far, with a new episode every month) subscribe and follow at: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comSupport the showFollow and Support All my Creative endeavours on Patreon. Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | Patreon Check out my other Podcasts. The Bible Project: https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com The L.I.F.E. Podcast: (Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment Podcast). https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.com The Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891 The Classic Literature Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906

Jesus can now serve as our shepherd.Tuesday • 2/10/2026 •Tuesday of 5 Epiphany, Year Two  This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 78; Genesis 26:1-6,12-33; Hebrews 13:17-25; John 7:53-8:11 For comments on John 7:53–8:11 from 12/9/2020  This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 13 (“A Song of Praise,” BCP, p. 90); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9–10, 13, BCP, p. 93) 

It is the Lord Jesus Christ who is the Great Shepherd and gathers in His lost sheep who have wandered away from the sheepfold.

Pastor Mike introduces Psalm 23 as a source of comfort for the living rather than a text for the dead, offering three keys to view the scripture in "Technicolor”. These keys include identifying the theological center as God's presence ("for you are with me"), placing the chapter canonically as the Great Shepherd's present care between the cross of Psalm 22 and the crown of Psalm 24, and recognizing the text contains no commands, serving strictly as a resting place of privilege and gospel provision. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oPbC6j0-8Y0 Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions) 

This episode is the fourth teaching in our series “The Church Imagined” and it challenges us to further understand our identity as the church through one of Scripture's most enduring images: The Flock of God. Psalm 23 and John 10 (along with many other passages of scripture) make it clear that we are the sheep, and Jesus is our Good Shepherd. Like real sheep, we are created to live in dependence, relationship, and community, not self-sufficiency.The message centers on three relationships shaped by this identity:Our relationship with God. Jesus, our Great Shepherd, calls, leads, feeds, and protects His sheep to the point of laying down His life for us. Our role in the relationship is to listen to and follow His voice, learning to hear Him through Scripture, submission, and steadfastness.Our relationship with one another. Sheep are not meant to live alone. Scripture reminds us that isolation brings vulnerability, while life in the flock brings strength and growth (Hebrews 10:25; Acts 2:42). God also appoints leaders as undershepherds to care for His people under the authority of Christ, the Great Shepherd.Our relationship with the world. Jesus warns that as sheep, we live among predators. Spiritual and human threats are real, but we are not called to respond like wolves. Instead, we stay true to our identity as sheep and in doing so remain alert, united, and prayerful, faithfully trusting in our Shepherd's care.As the Church, we are the flock of God, the sheep of His pasture. When we embrace this identity, we learn how to walk closely with God, care deeply for one another, and live wisely in the world.

In this episode of The Follow Up, the pastors dive deeper into John 10:22–42 and Jesus' declaration as the Good Shepherd during the Feast of Dedication.The discussion explores why Jesus' words challenged expectations of a political Messiah and instead revealed a spiritual Shepherd who knows His sheep and holds them securely. You'll hear thoughtful reflections on assurance of salvation, the difference between doubt and disbelief, and why following Jesus is rooted in what He has done, not what we maintain through effort.The conversation also addresses difficult passages like Psalm 82, the danger of transactional faith, and practical ways believers can learn to recognize the Shepherd's voice through Scripture, prayer, and community.Subscribe, share, and join us each week as we continue going deeper into the Gospel of John and what it means to faithfully follow Jesus.

Spring Lake Church – BellevueSermon: The Great Shepherd and The True SheepTeacher: Jack GuerraPassages: John 10:22-42In John 10:22–42, Jesus explains that true sheep recognize His voice, trust His works, and rest in the assurance that they are held securely in the Father's hand. This sermon calls us to examine whether we are seeking Jesus Himself or merely what He can provide—and to live with humble trust in the Shepherd who gives eternal life and will never let His sheep be taken from Him.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – DowntownSermon: The Great Shepherd and The True SheepTeacher: Jeff LedererPassages: John 10:22-42In John 10:22–42, Jesus explains that true sheep recognize His voice, trust His works, and rest in the assurance that they are held securely in the Father's hand. This sermon calls us to examine whether we are seeking Jesus Himself or merely what He can provide—and to live with humble trust in the Shepherd who gives eternal life and will never let His sheep be taken from Him.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

In this sermon, Ps Semuel reveals how the Lord is both for us and for Himself at the same time.

Christians today struggle with the inclination to drift away from what they believe and why they believe it. The main message of Hebrews brings us back to God's truth—that Jesus, the eternal son of God, is supreme and sufficient. And that understanding can help us stay securely moored to Him and His Word.This is the 9th message in Jill Briscoe's 9-message series “Drifting Away,” in which she explores practical ways we can endure and persevere in our faith, while deepening our relationship with Jesus. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

Jesus shows the heart of God, His heart for the lost, and His heart for the people to know God.

1. The Restoration 2. The Charge 3. The Joy

God's people are encouraged to remain faithful and obedient to God through ordinary means: shared mission, gathered worship, and faithful shepherding, all of which point them to Jesus, their risen Savior and Great Shepherd. Speaker: Barry Usher

On this episode, Paul White talks about Jesus as the Great Shepherd. Accompanying scripture: Hebrews 13:20-21. 

Tap here to send us a message!The Song of Solomon tells of a young woman torn between the love of a shepherd and the riches of a king. This same struggle plays out in our own hearts as we choose between devotion to God or the attraction of the world. When we truly understand the depth of the Great Shepherd's love, our response will be to love and serve Him with all that we are.11/09/2025 - Sunday AfternoonScriptures:Song of Solomon 6:8Song of Solomon 5:7-9James 1:14-15Song of Solomon 7:10Song of Solomon 8:6-7

This is, as one pastor put it, a psalm for a no-good, terrible, very bad day. It is a message for a distressed 'sheep'. May we find comfort and rest in the shadow of our Great Shepherd who is with us in the valley, leading us to a glorious Kingdom, where we get to enjoy Him forever. #Psalms #Psalm23 #shepherd #darkvalley #valleyofdeath #sermon #OldTestament #podcast #Biblestudy

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If you are a pastor-preacher, and your heart is where it should be, then this short sermon is likely to resonate with you. However, it may be that, if you are not a pastor, you have rarely or even never thought about the way in which an under-shepherd of Christ's flock considers the sheep entrusted to his care by the Great Shepherd. This short sermon expresses the deep concern and abiding affection which a true pastor has for the people to whom he preaches and over whom he watches. Spurgeon describes is as the pastor's life being “wrapped up with his people's faithfulness.” There is nothing that more grieves him than a departure from the way of truth, there is nothing that more delights him than to see the saints standing fast. He looks at all sides of this experience—those who are not in the Lord at all, those who appear to be in the Lord but are not standing fast, and those who are in the Lord and standing fast, who bring deep joy to an overseer's heart. This sermon will help you, on the one hand, to consider your own heart; on the other, it might give you a glimpse into the heart of your pastors, and help you to appreciate and to pray for them. Read the sermon here: https://www.mediagratiae.org/resources/pleading-for-new-year Check out the new From the Heart of Spurgeon Book! British: https://amzn.to/48rV1OR American: https://amzn.to/48oHjft Connect with the Reading Spurgeon Community on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ReadingSpurgeon Sign up to get the weekly readings emailed to you: https://www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts-1/from-the-heart-of-spurgeon. Check out other Media Gratiae podcasts at www.mediagratiae.org Download the Media Gratiae App: https://subsplash.com/mediagratiae/app

Subtitled, "A Pleading Reminder for the New Year." If you are a pastor-preacher, and your heart is where it should be, then this short sermon is likely to resonate with you. However, it may be that, if you are not a pastor, you have rarely or even never thought about the way in which an under-shepherd of Christ's flock considers the sheep entrusted to his care by the Great Shepherd. This short sermon expresses the deep concern and abiding affection which a true pastor has for the people to whom he preaches and over whom he watches. Spurgeon describes is as the pastor's life being "wrapped up with his people's faithfulness." There is nothing that more grieves him than a departure from the way of truth, there is nothing that more delights him than to see the saints standing fast. He looks at all sides of this experience—those who are not in the Lord at all, those who appear to be in the Lord but are not standing fast, and those who are in the Lord and standing fast, who bring deep joy to an overseer's heart. This sermon will help you, on the one hand, to consider your own heart; on the other, it might give you a glimpse into the heart of your pastors, and help you to appreciate and to pray for them.

When the Word is written, uncertainty becomes unnecessary. In this powerful message, Covenant Keepers: A Life Worth Honoring, Pastor Jimmy Miller delivers an unfiltered Word from Ezekiel 34 about what it truly means to be a shepherd after God's own heart. Through Scripture and heartfelt stories—from baptisms to blessings—you'll discover how true leaders protect, guide, and feed the flock while pointing every believer back to the Great Shepherd, Jesus Christ.Whether you've been wandering or weary, this message will refresh your faith, remind you of God's covenant promises, and help you recognize the difference between hired hands and real shepherds who lead with love and integrity.

Psalm 23 - Worship our Great Shepherd Guest Preacher - Ben Spector from South Hill Baptist Church

1 Chronicles 24 deals with the division of the 24 orders of priests arranged by Samuel and David. Chapter 25 deals with the orders of the singers and musicians for the temple choirs. Why were the musicians and singers so arranged? It is because divine worship is sacred and not haphazard. It is related to the "worshiping of Yahweh in the beauty of holiness" Psalm 96:8. There were 24 appointed divisions of the singers and this surely takes us to the 24 elders who praised the LORD's appointed king Messiah i.e. our Lord Jesus Christ in Revelation 4 verse 8-11; 5 verses 8-14. Heman and Jeduthan were the chief arrangers of the choirs and the musicians. Asaph was the one who oversaw the process and who also wrote several magnificent Psalms. Asaph's legacy to the nation lasted 450 years. Ezekiel 34 tells of the disgraceful behaviour of the cruel and greedy shepherds of Israel. The primary sin of those shepherds was selfishness: they looked after themselves and not God's flock. It was true in the days of the prophet. Even more true at the time of the Lord Jesus Christ. Yahweh would not tolerate the treatment of His sheep by these corrupt and profligate leaders. God would care for them. Israel's Sovereign will provide for them and seek out pasture for His people. And by His Son the Almighty would restore and feed them. The Lord Jesus Christ in John 10 is the Good Shepherd; in 1 Peter 5 he is the Chief Shepherd; and in Hebrews 13 he is the Great Shepherd. According to Acts 28 Paul spent two years under house arrest in Rome (AD62-64). During this time Philippians, and Philemon were written. Acts 16 provides the background to the gospel arriving in Philippi., where his preaching awaits "hearts opened by God" in Lydia and the Philippian jailor and others. Philippians is called Paul's letter of joy and its theme is, "Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say rejoice." In chapter 1 of the letter the Apostle describes his constant thanksgiving for the love of the believers in that city. Philippi was a colony which was heavily Roman in every way. Paul tells the believers in Christ in that city of the advance of the gospel in Rome and that even members of the Praetorian guard had become faithful believers. Unfortunately, not all 'brethren' were happy - there was a group of false believers (known as Judaizers) whose motives for preaching were to see Paul persecuted. Paul, indeed, would have been happy to die for the faith, nonetheless he felt that by continuing to live he would be of greater benefit to the believers. In chapter 2 we have wonderful exhortations of Christ's mindset, as always being to honour and exalt his Father and for the benefit of others. Let that, said Paul, be the attitude of every faithful saint. As God's Son our Lord had a status higher than anyone yet he suffered as a servant in his death on the cross. Christ is now exalted at the Father's right hand and having his Father's name the of Yahweh Himself (Isaiah 45): compare with Revelation 14 verses 1-5. Believers bear the responsibility of shining as lights to this twisted world. The Apostle shows that Timothy and Epaphroditus both demonstrate Christ-like love for the believers in Philippi. The two faithful and indefatigable labourers own lives were put behind them in the course of their own efforts to advance the gospel.Thanks for joining us - we pray you found these comments helpful in your appreciation of God's words, join again tomorrow

The Power Of Spiritual Covering 1 Thessalonians 5:12; Hebrews 13:5, 17; 1 Peter 5:2-4; John 10:3,4 September 14, September 21, 2025 Session 2 The Principle Of Spiritual Covering Seen in Old Testament: Priests, Prophets, Kings (*Priests – Joshua 3, Numbers 6) Seen in New Testament: Apostles, Shepherds, Overseers (Acts 20:28; 1 Thessalonians 5:12 (“Over you in the Lord”: **If Jesus Christ our Lord is the Great Shepherd (and we are His sheep), then He has an “assistant shepherd (shepherds) for each of us! The Lord Has Called Out Shepherds …. FOR YOU!! Be selective, Discerning! (John 10) (lead, feed, protect) Hebrews 13:17 1 Peter 5:2-4 – Serves, not celebrity! James 3:1 – stricter judgement Dangers of No Spiritual Covering More easily deceived, and don't see it! (Hebrews 3; 1 Peter 5) Become isolated and more attractive to the enemy, the devil (1 Peter 5:6,7) Negligence, drift, losses increase! Peace, perspective, relationships, resources suffer ** Someone (or someones) who has been given responsibility of serving the Lord and his people through “watching over, ministering to, and interceding for another! (Hebrews 13:17; 1 Peter 5:2-4) Benefits of Right Spiritual Covering: Direction Warfare reinforcement Blessing, affirmation, encouragement Resources Support: i.e. Counsel, Crisis Support, Emergency Help Discerning the RIGHT SPIRITUAL COVERING (Remember, people are NOT perfect! But God honors the position) Identify and Invest! Shepherd and “spiritual” DNA: John 10 “My sheep hear My voice; I lead them; Connection in Spirit Are you “Spiritually Covered”? (Word of God ministered? Personal prayer offered? Worship encouraged? Faith Family connection? Godly, proven leadership?) For independent ministers/ministries New Testament example is an extension of the Church You and your family need a place to Receive Ministry A place to Multiply the ministry of the Church A place of encouragement, protection, support A place with covering, “weightier leadership” (See James, the brother of Jesus and Pastor of the Jerusalem Church; Acts 12:17; Acts 15:13; Acts 21:18; Galatians 1:19 and Galatians 2:9)

THE POWER OF SPIRITUAL COVERING 1 THESSALONIANS 5:12; HEBREWS 13:5, 17; 1 PETER 5:2-4 SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 è The Principle Of Spiritual Covering • Seen in Old Testament: Priests, Prophets, Kings (*Priests – Joshua 3, Numbers 6) • Seen in New Testament: Apostles, Shepherds, Overseers (Acts 20:28; 1 Thessalonians 5:12 (“Over you in the Lord”: **If Jesus Christ our Lord is the Great Shepherd (and we are His sheep), then He has an “assistant shepherd (shepherds) for each of us! è The Lord Has Called Out Shepherds …. FOR YOU!! • Be selective, Discerning! (John 10) (lead, feed, protect) • Hebrews 13:17 • 1 Peter 5:2-4 – Serves, not celebrity! • James 3:1 – stricter judgement è Dangers of No Spiritual Covering • More easily deceived, and don't see it! (Hebrews 3; 1 Peter 5) • Become isolated and more attractive to the enemy, the devil (1 Peter 5:6,7) • Negligence, drift, losses increase! • Peace, perspective, relationships, resources suffer ** Someone (or someone's) who has been given responsibility of serving the Lord and his people through “watching over, ministering to, and interceding for another! (Hebrews 13:17; 1 Peter 5:2-4) NEXT …. è Benefits of Right Spiritual Covering: • Direction • Warfare reinforcement • Blessing, affirmation, encouragement • Resources Support è Discerning the RIGHT SPIRITUAL COVERING (Remember, people are NOT perfect! But God honors the position) • Identify and Invest! • Shepherd and “spiritual” DNA

September 3rd, 2025:  St Pius X - An Image of Our Lady of Sorrows; St Gregory the Great on Mary's Perpetual Virginity; The Absolute Primacy of Christ; St Pius X - Zealous in the Public Defense of Christ; St Gregory the Great - Shepherd of Shepherds

Pastor Jason Fest preaches on the Great Shepherd. Listen above or download the audio file here. Photo by VENUS MAJOR on Unsplash The post The Lord Is My Shepherd — Psalm 23 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church.

What does it mean to lead well? In Pastor Daniel Floyd's first message as our new lead pastor, he unpacks four commitments he is making to the Gateway family: to love us deeply, protect us faithfully, help us grow in our walks with the Lord, and lead us with humility and integrity. Drawing from 1 Peter 5 and other powerful Scriptures, Pastor Daniel invites us to discover what following the Great Shepherd's example looks like.

What does it mean to lead well? In Pastor Daniel Floyd's first message as our new lead pastor, he unpacks four commitments he is making to the Gateway family: to love us deeply, protect us faithfully, help us grow in our walks with the Lord, and lead us with humility and integrity. Drawing from 1 Peter 5 and other powerful Scriptures, Pastor Daniel invites us to discover what following the Great Shepherd's example looks like.

Pastor Aaron Wilson August 10, 2025

Do you ever feel like you're fighting battles alone or struggling to find rest in this busy world? God promises to be our banner of victory and our shepherd, but what does that really mean for our daily lives? Discover how rallying under His banner and following the Great Shepherd can transform your perspective and purpose in this powerful message.Watch full services online at ⁠growpoint.church/watch⁠.

Acts 20 makes it clear that good shepherds give, and we live that out by HUMBLY preaching what's HELPFUL, giving TRANSPARENT TESTIMONY, and DEFENDING God's people from DANGER. We also PREACH the whole counsel of God, PAY attention to ourselves and the church, and PROTECT the flock against wolves. We can all do this when we make LESS of ourselves and MORE of the Gospel to build up the flock of Christ that HE BOUGHT with His own blood. Good shepherds give because our Great Shepherd gave.

August, 2025

A Study of Hebrews 13:21

The response of our Great Shepherd to a lost sheep is to lift you up and put you on His shoulders.  The sheep receives the closeness, comfort, peace and strength of the Great Shepherd.

At times in your walk with Christ, the weight of the world can feel overwhelming, leading you to question whether you are strong enough to endure. This feeling can be even more intense if you are in a leadership position. That's why Pastor Johnny reminds you that placing your faith in Jesus allows Him to guide you through any storm.

At times in your walk with Christ, the weight of the world can feel overwhelming, leading you to question whether you are strong enough to endure. This feeling can be even more intense if you are in a leadership position. That's why Pastor Johnny reminds you that placing your faith in Jesus allows Him to guide you through any storm.

Have you ever felt like you were moving from one storm to another, wondering when your time of peace will arrive? In today's message, Pastor Johnny encourages you to place your faith in Jesus Christ and trust in His promises for your life, assuring you that He will keep you safe and help you prosper.

Have you ever felt like you were moving from one storm to another, wondering when your time of peace will arrive? In today's message, Pastor Johnny encourages you to place your faith in Jesus Christ and trust in His promises for your life, assuring you that He will keep you safe and help you prosper.

If you've been in the church for a long time, you know that not everyone is perfect. Sometimes, when someone goes through a series of unfortunate experiences, it can lead them to question whether all people in Christ behave that way. But today, Pastor Johnny encourages you to have faith in Jesus and allow Him to place godly people in your life.

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In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef explains what it means that Jesus is “the gate for the sheep.” This devotional is adapted from MY Journal, Leading The Way's monthly devotional magazine. Sign up now for a free six-month subscription to MY Journal—Dr. Youssef's gift to you.If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, you can learn more in Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon series The Exclusivity of Jesus: WATCH NOW

The Great Shepherd