Feed My Sheep

New year, new you! Many people want change and self-improvement. The deepest and most meaningful kind of change starts with the heart. In this study of Romans 12:1-2, we learn... why we should present our bodies as living sacrifices to God common ways the world tries to press us into its image The need for a steady diet of Scripture to renew the mind The role of the Holy Spirit in transformation Resisting worldly influence and pursuing a life rooted in Christ Thanks for listening. For a complete list of sermons organized by book of the Bible, please visit the Sermon page on my blog.

In today's lesson, we learn about the important doctrine of union with Christ. Spiritual circumcision and baptism are two metaphors the Bible uses for the spiritual transformation that is ours through his shed blood. Because of Christ's victory, we have new life. Praise God, the debt we owed him has been paid in full!

Who can you trust? How do you know what's true? In this sermon, we discuss... The danger of false doctrine and empty philosophy Jesus as the source of wisdom and protection against error Why pursuing wisdom is like going on a treasure hunt What exactly is gnosticism, and why were the Colossians at risk?  An opportunity to trust in Christ today Thanks for listening. For a complete list of sermons organized by book of the Bible, please visit the Sermon page on my blog.

The goal of all preaching is to see people made complete in Christ Jesus. In this study of Colossians 1:24-29, we learn... Why you can rejoice in times of suffering What's the difference between teaching and preaching? Simple ways you can serve the Lord The role of admonishing in your spiritual growth  Thanks for listening. For a complete list of sermons organized by book of the Bible, please visit the Sermon page on my blog. 

Conflict is unavoidable. In this sinful world, you will sometimes be offended and disappointed, and you will let others down as well. How can you become a more peaceful person? In this study of Colossians 1:21-23, we discover... The reason God saved you How sanctification is a process, not a one-time event That peace with others begins by finding peace with God Taking the first step in reconciliation The importance of patience and forgiveness Thanks for listening. For a complete list of sermons listed by topic and book of the Bible, please visit my Sermon Page.

Only Jesus provides a sure foundation for his church. In this study of Colossians 1:15-20, we learn... that Jesus is head of the church What does it means that he is "firstborn from the dead"? How the church is a unified body with diverse roles Our hope in a future resurrection Finding peace with God and others The urgency of making peace with God while there's still time Thanks for listening. For a complete list of my sermons and Bible studies, please visit the Sermon Page on my blog.

People debate who is the "GOAT" (greatest of all time) in sports. Here in Colossians 1:15-20, we see that Jesus is the true GOAT! The image of the invisible God. The firstborn of all creation. The one through whom all things were created. No one can compete with the supremacy and glory of Christ. In this sermon, we learn... Jesus is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. He is not just an imprint or likeness of God; He is the perfect representation and equality with God. This means he is fully God. that Jesus always existed, even before His physical birth. Jesus is actually the object of our worship, and God alone deserves worship. Encouragement to make Jesus the center of their lives and worship. Thanks for listening. For a complete list of my sermons and Bible studies, please visit the Sermon Page on my blog.

No matter the trials you face, God can help you endure and keep an attitude of thankfulness. 

Paul prays that the church would "walk in a manner worthy of the Lord." In this study, we learn... What does it mean to "walk" with God? A life lesson from the great John Wooden Why maturity leads to fruitfulness God is the most interesting person in the universe Thanks for listening. For a complete list of my sermons and Bible studies, please visit the Sermon Page on my blog.

Wouldn't it be great if you could know God's will for your life? God wants you to know his will. In this lesson, we learn... What the Apostle Paul prays for Dangerous doctrines in Colossae The two "wills" of God What you can know for sure about God's will How to make practical decisions in life Thanks for listening. For a complete list of sermons and Bible studies, please visit my Sermon Page. 

Missionary C.T. Studd once said, "I cannot tell you what joy it gave me to bring the first soul to the Lord Jesus Christ. I have tasted almost all the pleasures that this world can give...but I can tell you that those pleasures were as nothing compared to the joy that the saving of that one soul gave me.” In the final part of this sermon, we talk about the place of missions in the local church.

The Holy Spirit is alive and active! He alone gives you the power to obey the Great Commission.

The responsibility of being a witness did not end with Peter and the original twelve apostles. Each new generation is expected to "grab the baton" and faithfully pass it on to the next generation.

One of the signs of a healthy church is that they're growing in their passion for the lost and their commitment to take the gospel to the nations. 

There's an old statistic that says 80% of church ministry is done by 20% of the people. What if we could change that statistic, and have a larger percentage of members exercising their gifts in the body of Christ? In this message, we consider what it looks like practically when God gives his church a "mind to work."

Like Israel in the days of Nehemiah, Christians must remain dependent on God even as we work hard to advance the gospel. 

When Israel's enemies mocked and threatened them, Nehemiah led the people to pray to God for help. This sermon on Nehemiah 4 was preached at Calvary Church West Hills on Sunday, April 28, 2024 as part of our introductory series of the five foundations of ministry. For more info on our church, please visit our website. For a complete list of my sermons and Bible studies organized by category, please visit the sermon page on my blog. I'm trying out a new style of podcast that turns one sermon into several shorter podcast episodes. Let me know what you think of this new format!