Voice of the Shepherd 2022

Easter, Peter, and Forgiveness; Part Two

May 8, 2022 • Pastor Gjerde • John 21:15–19

Practicing forgiveness is difficult. You come face to face with the one you have harmed or the one who has harmed you. Jesus provides us a wonderful example of how to practice such forgiveness, restoring sinners to fellowship with Him and also, with one another.

Easter, Peter, and Forgiveness: Part One

May 1, 2022 • Pastor Gjerde • John 21

What can we learn from the restoration of the apostle Peter? How might we appropriate the power and wonder of forgiveness for ourselves from the merciful hands of Jesus Christ? How might we show our joy and thanksgiving for being undeserving recipients of such amazing grace? How might we demonstrate this forgiveness with others, especially those who have wronged us?

Easter and Mary Magdalene

April 24, 2022 • Pastor Gjerde • John 20

Pastor Gjerde discusses John 20 and the encounter Mary Magdalene has with her resurrected Lord, Jesus Christ.

Easter Sunday 2022

April 17, 2022 • Pastor Johnson • Luke 24:1–12, 1 Corinthians 15

Pastor Johnson shares a brief word on the significance of the resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ. If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished If in Christ we have hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied. ~ 1 Corinthians 15:17-19

First Peter, Chapter 5

April 10, 2022 • Pastor Johnson • 1 Peter 5

Pastor Johnson does a brief analysis of 1 Peter 5, the conclusion of Peter's epistle. Topics addressed: faithful leadership in the Church, biblical humility, and the faithfulness of Jesus.

First Peter, Chapter Four

April 3, 2022 • Pastor Johnson • 1 Peter 4

Pastor Johnson does a brief analysis of 1 Peter 4, covering themes like: following the example of Jesus in our own suffering, why suffering may occur for the Christian and why we are to faithfully endure such suffering.

First Peter, Chapter Three

March 27, 2022 • Pastor Johnson • 1 Peter 3

Pastor Johnson takes a brief look at 1 Peter 3. Topics covered: Submission for men and women (husbands and wives); the mind of the Christian; baptism and salvation; similarities between Paul and Peter.

First Peter, Chapter Two

March 20, 2022 • Pastor Johnson

Pastor Johnson discusses the second chapter of Saint Peter's letter. How and why does the Christian endure suffering? How does Jesus provide us an example of perseverance? What else does Peter want us to know in this chapter?

First Peter, Chapter One

March 13, 2022 • Pastor Johnson • 1 Peter 1

Pastor Johnson goes through the first chapter of Saint Peter's First Letter. What are some important themes Peter works with? Why is hope, suffering, and faithfulness so central to the life of a Christian?

Introduction to Saint Peter

March 6, 2022 • Pastor Johnson • Luke, John, Acts, Matthew, Mark

Who is Saint Peter? What does the Bible say about this man who is both saint and sinner? Why does Peter occupy such a special place in the memory of the Church?

Sign #7: Raising Lazarus from the Dead

February 13, 2022 • Pastor Gjerde • John 11

Pastor Gjerde discusses the seventh and final sign of John's gospel, the resuscitation (resurrection?) of Lazarus at Bethany.

Sign #6: A Man Born Blind is Healed

February 6, 2022 • Pastor Gjerde • John 9

Pastor Gjerde discusses the sixth sign of John's gospel: Jesus healing a man who has been blind from birth.

Signs #4 & 5: Feeding 5000 and Walking on Water

January 30, 2022 • Pastor Gjerde • John 6

Pastor Gjerde discusses the next two signs, both found in John 6.

Sign #3: Jesus Heals an Invalid

January 23, 2022 • Pastor Gjerde • John 5:1–18

Pastor Gjerde discusses the third sign in John's gospel, an invalid healed by at Bethesda.

Sign #2: Jesus Heals a Sick Child

January 16, 2022 • Pastor Gjerde • John 4:46–54

Pastor Gjerde unpacks the second sign from St. John's Gospel.

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