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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

The Great Shepherd Will Guide Us to His Peace | Psalms 78Are you happy?Join us as we kick off "Summer in the Psalms." For the rest of the summer, we will reflect on and apply a Psalm each Sunday.The Psalms are beautiful for endless reasons.For one, they are the God-given prayers for God's people, including Jesus. Imagine the fact that Jesus grew up, lived and breathed the Psalms.Another reason is that the Psalms flesh out in stark honesty what happiness through all the highs and lows of life looks like for the Christ-follower.Are you happy? Let's look to the Psalms together to learn God's definition of happiness.Speaker: Patrick Kim

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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.

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.

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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

Subject: Book of Hebrews 13:20-25 Speaker or Performer: Dennis Helton Scripture Passage(s): Hebrews 13:20-25 Date of Delivery: August 3, 2025

Subject: Book of Hebrews 13:18-21 Speaker or Performer: Dennis Helton Scripture Passage(s): Hebrews 13:18-21 Date of Delivery: July 27, 2025

Psalms 23 - One of the most beloved Psalms.  Is the Lord your Shepherd?  What do you need that the Great Shepherd will provide.  

Series: Ancient Psalms, Present Hope — Preacher: Stephen Cloer

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.

Jesus came to seek and to save that which was lost - He is the Great Shepherd of the Sheep who seeks out His own.  

Power has a way of corrupting all who come in contact with it. But the way of Jesus points us to use our influence and power for others. Peter reminds us that we do not have to guess what this looks like, one only needs to look at the example of our Great Shepherd.

Series: Psalm 23Sermon Title: I Shall Not Want (Contentment)Main Scripture: Psalm 23:1 "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want."Synopsis: As humans, we have an infinite desire for more. Yet, this Psalm declares "I shall not want." Taken in isolation, this is an impossibility. But in relation to following the Great Shepherd, we can find contentment in where He has us and where He is leading us.May 4, 2025 • Kyle Smith• • • • • • • •.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Join us for service in person and online every Sunday at 10am (MST) at the City Life Community Center in Missoula, MT. We believe that you matter. We would love to connect with you and hear your story! https://www.anchorchurchmissoula.com/contactIf you would like to engage financially with Anchor Church you can give by texting any amount to 84321 or by visiting https://www.anchorchurchmissoula.comNeed prayer or have a praise report? https://www.anchorchurchmissoula.com/prayerpraiseFor more information about Anchor Church or ways to get connected visit us at https://www.www.anchorchurchmissoula.com or follow us on our social media platforms below.Instagram - @anchorchurchmissoula - https://www.instagram.com/anchorchurchmissoulaFacebook - @anchorchurchmissoula - https://www.facebook.com/anchorchurchmissoula

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.

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.

In this sermon on Hebrews 13:1–21, Pastor Benjamin Kandt explores how unshakeable faith takes root in everyday life. As the letter to the Hebrews draws to a close, the author turns from theological depth to practical exhortation — calling the church to live with love, hospitality, sexual integrity, contentment, and respect for spiritual leaders. Pastor Benjamin unpacks how these ordinary, often overlooked practices are actually extraordinary when grounded in Christ, who is “the same yesterday, today, and forever.”The sermon culminates in the majestic benediction of verses 20–21, where God is revealed as the One who equips His people through the risen Christ, our Great Shepherd. Pastor Benjamin reminds us that the Christian life is not lived in our own strength, but in the power of God's grace, enabling us to do His will. This message invites us to embody our theology in community — living out gospel truth in love, sacrifice, and faithful obedience.

In this inspiring and thought-provoking message delivered in Malaysia in 2007, Kevin Conner unpacks what it means to hear, know, and follow the voice of Jesus — the Great Shepherd. A timely reminder of the relational nature of faith and the importance of spiritual discernment. For more information about Kevin Conner and his ministry, visit www.kevinconner.org 

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Monday, 5 May 2025   But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd. Matthew 9:36   “And having seen the crowds, He gut-wrenched about them, for they were having been enervated and having been strewn, as sheep not having a shepherd” (CG).   In the previous verse, Jesus was said to have gone about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues about the gospel of the kingdom. He was also said to cure those with every sickness and disease. Now, Matthew records, “And having seen the crowds, He gut-wrenched about them.”   Here is a new word, splagchnizomai, translated as gut-wrenched. It is derived from splagchnon, meaning the bowels or inward parts. Thus, it signifies to have the bowels yearn. A single, hyphenated word to get a literal sense of what is conveyed would be gut-wrenched. Figuratively, it signifies having compassion.   Jesus looked at the masses, and His internal parts surely moved with pity, sadness, and a deep yearning to take away their lost state. Understanding this, the reason for it is next stated, saying, “for they were having been enervated and having been strewn.”   Two more new words, both perfect participles, are seen here. The first is ekluó. HELPS Word Studies says, it is from “ek, ‘out from and to' and lýō, ‘loose, let go') – properly, let completely out as to (entirely) succumb, i.e. with the outcome of losing inner strength; hence, to become weary (exhausted), to the point of fainting.” Thus, a great word to match the thought is enervate.   The next new word is rhiptó. The root of this word signifies to fling. Thus, it gives the sense of being scattered about. A suitable word to catch the intent is strewn. The reason for this tired and disheveled state of the people is because they were “as sheep not having a shepherd.”   Sheep without a shepherd would be in just this state. They would be worn out from a lack of care. They would also be enervated and strewn about as they were harassed by lions, wolves, or other predators. This is what the people of Israel were like. The Old Testament repeatedly explains why this was so. Jeremiah 50 gives the sense –   “My people have been lost sheep. Their shepherds have led them astray; They have turned them away on the mountains. They have gone from mountain to hill; They have forgotten their resting place. 7 All who found them have devoured them; And their adversaries said, ‘We have not offended, Because they have sinned against the Lord, the habitation of justice, The Lord, the hope of their fathers.'” Jeremiah 50:6, 7   The shepherds of Israel, the leaders of the people, failed to responsibly tend to the people. They led them astray, they abused them for their own gain, and they wore them out in the process. This sentiment is reflected throughout the writings of the prophets.   Life application: In the New Testament, Jesus states He is the good Shepherd, thus fulfilling the typology seen in the Old Testament, such as –   “Behold, the Lord God shall come with a strong hand, And His arm shall rule for Him; Behold, His reward is with Him, And His work before Him. 11 He will feed His flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs with His arm, And carry them in His bosom, And gently lead those who are with young.” Isaiah 40:10, 11   By claiming to be the good Shepherd, Jesus was claiming to be the Lord incarnate. He was stating to the people that it is He who would tend to His flock and bring them safely through the times of trouble. This is not limited to the people of Israel, but all of God's people. Jesus is the one to unite the flocks into one –   “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep. 12 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. 13 The hireling flees because he is a hireling and does not care about the sheep. 14 I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep, and am known by My own. 15 As the Father knows Me, even so I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep. 16 And other sheep I have which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they will hear My voice; and there will be one flock and one shepherd.” John 10:11-16   Thank God for Jesus, who is there to lead and tend to His people.   Glorious God, thank You for the hope we possess of resting forever in Your presence because of Jesus. We long for the day when we, Your sheep, are gathered together forever under our Great Shepherd, Jesus. Amen.

Hebrews 13:7, 17-21 7 Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider their way of life, and imitate their faith. 17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you. 18 Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in all things. 19 I urge you the more earnestly to do this in order that I may be restored to you the sooner. 20 Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, 21 equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom by the glory forever and ever. Amen. NOTES ON THE LESSON ON FOLLOWERSHIP Three Questions of Followership: 1 Whose faith are you imitating? 2 Are you willing to submit to someone else? 3 Are you a joy to lead? A Call to Imitate: 1 Corinthians 11:1 - "Be imitators of me, just as I imitate Christ." It is beneficial to have people in our lives whose faith we can imitate. Jesus Learned Obedience: Hebrews 5:8 - “Although Jesus was a son, he learned obedience from what he suffered.” Obedience and submission are learned behaviors. The Whole of Christianity: The whole of Christianity is about learning to surrender and yield every aspect of your life – every part of it – all of it – to the lordship of Jesus Christ. That's what the Christian faith is all about. The Followership Continuum: The Hebrew writer makes a continuum for following leaders. On one side of the continuum is joy and on the other side of the continuum is burden. NOTES FROM THE LESSON ON SOUL CARE Book on Church Leadership: The Care of Souls:Cultivating a Pastor's Heart by Harold L. Senkbeil The task of the leader in the church is to maintain a constant watch over the souls who have been committed to his care. The Role of the Watchman in the Old Testament: Watchmen were individuals who were appointed to their role and given the responsibility to watch over a city. Typically, they would be posted on a high wall or a tower so that they could see either a messenger or the enemy coming from long distances. The Primary Task of the Church Leader is to "Tend to the Soul" Humans do not have souls, humans are uniquely souls. We are both physical and spiritual, mortal and immortal, ordinary and unique in all of creation. There is nothing else like us in all of God's creation. We are souls.  The Shepherd and His Sheepdog: The relationship of the shepherd and his sheepdog beautifully illustrates the work of the shepherd in the local church with his ears tuned attentively to the voice of the Great Shepherd and his eyes focused carefully on the Great Shepherd's sheep. The Because of Submission: We submit to the shepherds of the local church because they are in a position of responsibility and accountability to the one who is in a position of authority – our Lord Jesus, the Great Shepherd of the sheep.  Discussion Questions 1. Who are some people who you have imitated in your life (in any aspect of life)? Who are two or three people whose faith you imitate? What is it about their faith that you imitate?  2. Are you willing to submit to someone else? Can you think of a time when it was hard to submit to someone else? What made it so difficult? Can you think of a time when it was a good thing to submit to someone else? What made it good? Does knowing the "because" of submission in verse 17 help you to be someone who is more willing to submit to them?  3. Where might you place yourself on the followership continuum? Can you think of an example when you or another person was a joy to lead? Can you think of an example when you or another person was a burden to lead?  4. What aspect of the lesson on soul care helped you to better understand the role of the leader in the church?  5. Spend some time praying for the shepherd nomination process at Southside. The shepherd selection team has provided us with a great prayer guide. There is a link to the prayer guide on church center. 

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

April 30, 2025

In the message, "EQUIPPED," Pastor Rich Whitter unpacks Hebrews 13:20–21, highlighting the God who not only calls us but thoroughly equips us for every good work. As our church's new benediction, these verses remind us that the resurrected Jesus—the Great Shepherd of the sheep—continually works in us what is pleasing in His sight. Pastor Rich emphasizes that we are not left to figure out life or faith on our own; instead, through Christ's power, we are made ready, strengthened, and sent with purpose.This powerful reminder assures us that God Himself is our source of strength and success. Pastor Rich urges us to live confidently, knowing that the same God who raised Jesus from the dead is actively shaping us for His glory. The message concludes with a call to rely on His ongoing work within us, embracing each day as an opportunity to walk fully equipped by the grace and power of Christ.We hope this message inspires you to trust that God is faithfully preparing you—today and every day—for the good works He has set before you. As we declare this new benediction together, may it anchor your heart in the unshakable truth: He will finish what He has started in you.

The provisions of our Great Shepherd are many! Join us as we dive into one of the most popular passages in all of scripture.

“We are His people, the sheep of His pasture." - Psalm 103:3. But there is somewhere even better the Great Shepherd will lead us. Psalm 23:6 expresses confidence in God's unwavering love and provision. It declares that His goodness and mercy will follow the believer throughout life, culminating in eternal fellowship with Him in His house forever.  Michael Roberts brings it home in this message.    

Spring is the season of new life. As we finish up our series on the Psalms, we come to the most famous one of all.Psalm 23:1–2 says, “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul.” This psalm contains some of the most famous words ever written. It has everything: beautiful language, a man's raw honest heart for God, and a universal theme of love that God has for all people.It echoes in the universe.Think of the picture that God is painting here for us.We are bone weary, but He has actually made a place for us to rest in a garden. We hear the flowing water. We are refreshed inside and out. And He is with us. Do yourself a favor this spring. Memorize every line of the 23rd Psalm. Put it in your heart so that when you're in that dark valley, you will remember that the one true God loves you absolutely and completely.Goodness and mercy follow you. Close your eyes and sit in the cool grass. He is with you.Let's pray.Lord, you are the Great Shepherd who provides a sanctuary for us. Thank you, thank you for making a place of safety for us as we go through life. In Jesus' name, amen. Change your shirt, and you can change the world! Save 15% Off your entire purchase of faith-based apparel + gifts at Kerusso.com with code KDD15.

The 23rd Psalm is a picture Jesus Christ, the Great Shepherd being resurrected from the dead. And this reminds us that just as death had no power over Jesus, it also has no power over us because He is our Great Shepherd.

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