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The Art of Not Making It About You | Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus Christ | Week 5
What if following Jesus is less about being noticed and more about reaching for the towel? In this message, we look at John 13 and the spiritual discipline of serving—learning to move from consumer to servant, from self-focus to love, and from ...
The Bible Isn’t What You Think | Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus Christ | Week 4
What if reading the Bible was never meant to be a task to complete, but a place to meet with Jesus?In this episode, we explore the spiritual discipline of Scripture—not as a rulebook, religious homework, or ammunition for argument...
Making Room for God | Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus Christ | Week 3
In this message from the series Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus Christ, Pastor Rich Shepherd teaches on the spiritual discipline of fasting from Matthew 6:16–18. Fasting is not about earning God’s love or proving spiritual strength; it is a wa...
Prayer: When Prayer Becomes Real | Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus Christ | Week 2
What if prayer is not about saying the perfect words, but about learning to live in the presence of God? In this episode of Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus Christ, we take a deep and practical look at prayer as one of the key spiritual discipl...
Sabbath: Trusting God Enough to Stop | Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus Christ | Week 1
Are you tired, stretched thin, and running on empty? In this first episode of Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus Christ, we kick off a new series by looking at the spiritual discipline of Sabbath and why God’s command to rest is one of t...
The Grave Lost | Easter Sunday 2026
This Easter message from John 20:1–20 reveals how the risen Jesus meets us in grief, fear, and confusion with peace, hope, and joy. Because He is alive, darkness is not final, fear is not permanent, and your story is not over.
More Than A Moment | Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday is more than a celebration—it’s a confrontation. In this message, we explore the question at the center of Jesus’ triumphal entry: Who is this King, and will we follow Him beyond the moment?
Don't Skip the Credits | Romans 16:1-27
Romans 16 may look like closing credits, but it is full of gospel power. In this final message from our Romans series, we see how God works through faithful people, why unity in the church matters, and how our confidence must rest in the God wh...
Offered, Not Observing | Romans 15:14-33
Are you living for comfort, success, and routine—or are you living for the will of God? In this sermon from Romans 15:14–33, we see Paul’s powerful example of a fully surrendered life. This message is a call to live as an offering, not as an ob...
The Strong Adjust First | Romans 5:1-13
Winning the argument does not always mean winning the moment. In Romans 15:1–13, Paul reminds us that the strong are called to carry others, not crush them. This message is a powerful call to gospel-shaped strength, Christlike unity, and hope t...
Grace In The Gray | Romans 14:1-23
In a time when Christians can get divided over “small” things—music, movies, holidays, politics, alcohol, and more—Romans 14 asks a crucial question: how do we stay united when convictions differ and Scripture isn’t specific? This message walks...
Stand Tall, Stay Connected | Romans 13:1-14
In Romans 13, confidence isn’t loud—it’s steady. This message unpacks what it means to live the Confident Christian Life in a world full of pressure, politics, and everyday demands. You’ll hear six practical anchors for confiden...
When The Gospel Gets Personal | Romans 12:1-21
What if nothing in your life changed—even though you believe the gospel is true Romans 12 marks a turning point: because of God’s mercy, belief must become behavior. In this message, we explore what real transformation looks like—a surrendered ...
A God of Mercy & Grace from Day One | Romans 11:1-36
Can God be trusted to keep His promises? In this episode, we explore Romans 11 and discover how God’s faithfulness, wisdom, and mercy remain unshaken—even when His plans unfold in unexpected ways. Through Israel’s past election, present stumbli...
Get the Strife Out of Your Life
Strife quietly robs our peace, relationships, and spiritual strength—especially in today’s divided world. In this episode, we unpack what Scripture says about the danger of strife and the power of choosing peace. Through the story of Abraham an...
When Passion Misses the Point, and Grace Refuses to Quit | Romans 10:1-21
In Romans 10, Paul reminds us that salvation is not achieved through effort, tradition, or zeal, but received by faith in Jesus Christ. This message unpacks the simplicity and power of the gospel, the danger of misplaced confidence, and the urg...
When Faith Gets Complicated | Romans 9:1-33
Did God fail Israel—or are we missing the point? In Romans 9, Paul tackles one of Scripture’s most challenging chapters, defending God’s faithfulness, righteousness, justice, and grace. This episode calls us to humility, trust, and a renewed co...
God Is For You | Romans 18:31-39
When life presses hard and faith feels fragile, a quiet question often rises: Is God really for me? In this episode, we explore Romans 8:31–39, where Paul delivers a bold, unshakable answer. God is for us, Christ intercedes for us, and nothing—...
Desperate Prayer
In Desperate Prayer, Pastor Scott shares real stories of urgent, faith-filled moments—family crises, a child’s terrifying nightmares, a 105-degree fever, and a friend’s months-long job struggle—showing how God meets people at the break...
The Promise of Perfection | Believe
In this episode, we walk through the closing chapter of 2 Peter, where Scripture confronts a question we often avoid: How should we be living while we wait? Without speculation or timelines, this message calls us to examine what truly shapes ou...
The Promise of Power | Believe Christmas Series
In this Christmas message from Matthew 2, we explore three very different responses to the birth of Jesus: the joyful worship of the wise men, the jealous rage of King Herod, and the humble yet powerful arrival of Jesus—the true King. By slowin...
The Promise of Presence | Believe Christmas Series
The Christmas story begins with disruption, not comfort. In Matthew 1:18–25, we explore The Promise of Presence and the meaning of Immanuel—God with us. Through Joseph’s story, we’re reminded that when life feels uncertain or co...
The Promise of Purpose | Believe Christmas Series
Christmas isn’t just a day we mark — it’s a promise fulfilled. In this kickoff to our Christmas series, we walk through Matthew’s Gospel and discover why Jesus’ genealogy is actually a powerful story of hope: from Abraham to David, through exil...