Guest Preachers

Mark 6:30-44 (The Bread of Life and True Rest in Christ)

October 27, 2024 • Harold Guptil • Mark 6:30–44

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes Jesus as the compassionate Shepherd who not only provides rest for His disciples but also abundantly nourishes the crowds who pursue Him. By feeding the five thousand, Jesus demonstrates His role as the Bread of Life, meeting both physical and spiritual needs with divine generosity. The message calls believers to find true rest and sustenance in Christ, aligning their lives with His presence and embodying His compassion and order in daily living.

Jonah 1-4 (The Steadfast Love of God)

September 22, 2024 • Michael Belice • Jonah

In today's sermon, we explore the biblical foundation for understanding the relationship between church and state, diving into the God-given roles of both institutions. We will see how Scripture guides us in applying Christian principles to government and society, reminding us that Christ's rule touches every sphere of life.

Father Hunger in Fatherless Times

June 16, 2024 • Douglas Wilson • Malachi 4:5–6

Today, pastor Douglas Wilson addresses the crisis of fatherlessness, emphasizing the need for fathers and children to turn their hearts toward each other, a reconciliation that can only be achieved through the gospel of the kingdom. He stresses that Jesus is already crowned King, and our mission is to proclaim His reign, which transforms personal and societal relationships, urging repentance and a reorientation of life around Christ rather than traditional values or personal efforts.

Exodus 1:8-22 (How God Loves Us Through The Sacraments)

May 19, 2024 • Michael Belice

In the Scriptures we see God loving His people through the sacraments. In today's sermon, we will see how beautiful and glorious this is through the life of Moses and Jesus.

Philippians 1:1-11 (Participation in the Gospel)

February 25, 2024 • Rob Gregory • Philippians 1:1–11

A Church that is participating in the Gospel has three characteristics: 1) They stay true to the Gospel of grace; 2) They are emotionally bound together in love; 3) AND They are making disciples. Join us as we consider these things this morning.

Philippians 1:1-11 (Christian Leadership)

April 16, 2023 • Andrew Smith • Philippians 1:1–11

Join us as we welcome visiting paster, Andrew Smith, as he unpacks the Word for us this morning!

1 Peter 1:1-2 (The Identity Of A Christian)

April 24, 2022 • Kendall Lankford • 1 Peter 1:1–2

Peter lays out 7 marks of a Christian. He gives us 7 identifiable characteristics that will help us know what it means to be a follower of Christ, and that will help the world understand why we are so different. Those 7 markers are that a Christian has been  CHOSEN by God the Father;  CLEANSED by God the Son;  CHANGED by God the Spirit;  CALLED into obedience;  CONSECRATED as a citizen of heaven;  COMMISSIONED on this earth;  CONFERRED with all of God's blessings both now and also forever!  Join us as we explore how Peter defines a Christian!

Mark 6:45-52 (“I AM in Plain Sight”)

March 27, 2022 • Andrew Smith • Mark 6:45–52

In today's service, guest minister Andrew Smith shares the Word with The Shepherd's Church. In our passage, we will see five moments where Jesus's deity is clearly on display. His divine power and authority can be seen even as his disciples are terrified. From clear miraculous power to allusions to Old Testament theophanies, we will see Jesus as He is.

SPECIAL EPISODE: Critical Theory: From Marx To Modern America

September 18, 2021 • Glenn Sunshine

Perhaps you have heard words like Marxism, Critical Race Theory, Intersectionality, and Wokeness, being thrown around like candy over the past year? Well, what do these terms mean? And how must a Christian think about concepts like this? Do we support them? Reject them? And if we reject them, what reasons should we have for doing so? Join The Shepherd's Church as we learn from author, historian, and speaker Dr. Glenn Sunshine, who will shed light on this issue for us! 

1 Peter 2:4-12: (Building The Exile's Identity)

May 2, 2021 • Scott Griffin • 1 Peter 2:4–12

We live in a world that is filled with identity crises and moral confusion. The reason is that the world eagerly seeks to define their identities on everything but Jesus. But, thankfully, this is not true for the Christian! We have a brand new identity because of Jesus Christ, which propels us out of confusion and into understanding that will continue for eternity. Join us this week as we examine our new found Christian identity in 1 Peter 2! 

1 Peter 1:22-2:3 (Community in Exile)

April 25, 2021 • Scott Griffin • 1 Peter 1:22–25, 1 Peter 2:1–3

Peter reminds us that the Christian life is a calling to leave the world and to run into the Kingdom of God. This brings the people of God into a permanent posture of exile, knowing that this world is not our home, as we await our King to return and bring us into that better Kingdom. Join us this week as Pastor Scott helps us examine what living in exile truly means. 

Lamentations 3 (Hope In A Dark World)

February 14, 2021 • Scott Griffin • Lamentations 3

A Life Worthy Of The Gospel

December 31, 2023 • Rob Gregory • Philippians 1:27—2:16

What could be so important that it could be considered worthy of Jesus’ redemptive work? Only the thing that God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit agreed together was worth the price of his death and resurrection: The redemption of a bride, a people for God’s only begotten son, to the glory of God. The value of the church to God cannot be overstated given the price he was willing to pay.

Philippians 3:20

July 5, 2020 • Kendall Lankford • Philippians 3:20

Every 4th of July Americans celebrate the birthday of our nation. But as Christians, we must never forget that we belong to a better Kingdom. A Kingdom that was inaugurated 2000 years ago, is still growing, where true peace and healing can be found, and will last forever into eternity. Join us today as we briefly examine these things in light of Philippians 3:20.  

1 Thessalonians 2:13-15

January 6, 2020 • Andrew Smith • 1 Thessalonians 2:13–15

Andrew Smith, a Deacon at the nearby Bethlehem Bible Church in West Boylston, MA, delivers an encouraging word on the marks of a church committed to healthy growth.