Can you recall a time when someone questioned your credibility? They questioned if you were telling the truth, whether you could be believed, whether or not you knew what you were talking about.That w...  Read More

The first part has in mind how we approach God – how we worship. The 2nd part has in mind how we approach each other in the church – how we gather. And this third part has in mind how we approach thos...  Read More

In 2001, Bono, the lead singer of the rock band U2, lost his father to cancer. During his father’s sickness, he wrote a song which he gave the working title “Tough.” That’s how he always saw his dad –...  Read More

Today and over the next two Sundays, we’re going to revisit the vision of our church. When Good Shepherd began, we articulated our Mission and our Vision. You can see them printed on page 6 in the WG....  Read More

The Lexham Bible Dictionary defines the new covenant as a covenant between God and his people that is anticipated in the Old Testament and fulfilled in the New Testament. The heart and soul of the new...  Read More

This prophecy of the messiah took place about 1000 years before the birth of Jesus. David was the king of the nation of Israel. He had succeeded an evil king named Saul after a long conflict. Because ...  Read More

Last week we looked at God’s gracious covenant dealings with Abraham, as the plan of redemption first revealed in Genesis 3:15 continued to progress.God promised Abraham a son from whom a great nation...  Read More

Last week we looked at God’s covenant dealings with Noah. God showed grace to Noah, preserving him and his family and the earth in order to continue the plan of redemption first glimpsed in Genesis 3:...  Read More

When have you started something that became difficult to finish? When it was easy to begin, but hard to complete – because obstacles got in the way.When it comes to keeping your faith in Christ until ...  Read More

Since our series is going to be centered around the concept of covenant, I wanted to begin with what a covenant is.Generally speaking, a covenant is an agreement between two parties to perform certain...  Read More

When you part ways temporarily with someone you love – with the intention of seeing them again – you probably have some particular words that you say. “I love you,” “see you soon,” “drive safe,” or “t...  Read More

Well, next Sunday we will wrap up our study of Revelation. It has taken almost a whole year of sermons — 49 to be exact. If you want to revisit any of them, all of the manuscripts are on the Good Shep...  Read More