Jesus said, "I am the good shepherd" but we, by our fallen nature look for others shepherds, and there are many from which to choose. But only Jesus is the Good Shepherd who care for, lays his life down for, and promises to bring all the way home. He is the Good Shepherd.

Survey says, "I get to heaven by being a good person." But the bible says, only by the imputed righteousness of God to Son can one stand blameless before God. Romans 9 and 10 describe why this is true and how it can be yours.

Romans chapter 9 is one of the more challenging sections of scripture. It reveals God's absolute sovereignty over all aspects of His creation, including the eternal fate of every human being.

All Christians understand the tragedy of the Fall of humanity that occurred in the Garden of Eden. However, not many Christians have considered the Fall from two aspects. First, God's sovereignty means He allowed the Fall. Second, the Fall would be the means by which God would be most glorified. Listen to this message from Pastor Don Strand and find out why these two statements are biblically true. The sermon explores the seemingly paradoxical notion that humanity's fall was a necessary component of God's plan, ultimately leading to the greatest possible good and the magnification of His glory. Drawing from theological traditions like Ambrose's "O Felix Culpa" and insights from thinkers like Jonathan Edwards, the message emphasizes that God's sovereignty and unchanging goodness allow Him to utilize even tragic events, such as the fall, to fulfill His redemptive purpose through the atoning work of Jesus Christ, culminating in a new heaven and earth where God dwells with humanity and eliminates suffering forever.