“Jesus Christ is the Chief Shepherd of the sheep. But Christ uses undershepherds, and those undershepherds (who are not limited to the Apostles) are called to shepherd the flock by the same pattern that Christ shepherds them. …That has many implications for us, and for how we relate to one another. But let me draw out two. It means that we are called to seek out and follow faithful undershepherds. And it means that we are called to be faithful undershepherds.”

Pastor Nicoletti’s morning sermon is “Sheep & Shepherds Part 2: Jesus, the Chief Shepherd” from John 9:39-10:21

Elder Mike Pfefferle discusses Christology, and the relationship between the doctrine of the Trinity and the doctrine of Christ, in part 12 of his adult Sunday School series, “Studies on the Trinity.”

“As we enter the season of Lent, you might find yourself wondering (or you may know Christians who would ask you): Why do we celebrate Lent? Why do we follow the Church calendar at all? Is it wise? Is it Biblical? Is it beneficial? Pastor Nicoletti will seek to answer those questions in a topical sermon on the Church calendar.”

Pastor Nicoletti’s evening sermon is “Eight Questions on the Church Calendar.”

“It’s important to appreciate, as commentators point out, that “unlike Western shepherds, who drive the sheep [from behind], often using a sheep dog, shepherds in Near East, both now and in Jesus’ day, lead their flocks, their voice calling them on.” [Carson, 383] The shepherd leads, and the sheep listen and follow close behind. And that is our primary calling. Many other voices call out to us. Many come in to steal our hearts. But the sheep know the voice of the Good Shepherd. We must listen for it. And when we hear, we must follow close behind.”

Pastor Nicoletti’s morning sermon is “Sheep & Shepherds Pt. 1: Jesus, the Good Shepherd” from John 9:39-10:21.

Elder Mike Pfefferle continues his Studies in the Trinity with Part 11 of his adult Sunday School series.

“Our text tonight holds out three patterns of life. Two will lead us to disaster. The first of those two can make us feel comfortable with pursuing selfish goals simply because we pursue them in a peaceful way. The second can make us feel comfortable with arrogantly attacking others and faithlessly grasping at things, because we tell ourselves that our goals are right. But the third path is the path of our Lord, who pursues a kingdom of righteousness, and who does it in a patient and graceful way – seeking to make peace with those who oppose him and to draw them into his kingdom.”

Pastor Nicoletti preaches “Pursuing the Goals of Yahweh According to the Ways of Yahweh” from 2 Samuel 2:1-3:1

“This pattern before us in our text, for the Christian, is not a one-time pattern, but a life-long pattern. We are again and again coming to Christ that he might enable us to see, that we might identify with him afresh, worship him anew, and go out and witness to who he is and what he has done with renewed conviction and courage. And so, when you see your lack – when you see where you fall short, do not be discouraged, but turn again to Christ to be renewed again by his grace, and then, once again, vigorously pursue the callings of witness and worship.”

Pastor Nicoletti’s morning sermon is “The Man Born Blind, Part 2: The Path of Discipleship” from John 9

Part 10 of Elder Mike Pfefferle’s Studies in the Trinity class.

“David reminds us that there is a place for lament – an essential place, really, for lament in the lives of the people of God, as they live in a world that is not the way it is supposed to be. But he also reminds us that lament is not the last word. Lament, is a stepping-stone – not the final destination. Because even as we lament – especially as we lament – we know that God is not done.”

Pastor Nicoletti’s evening sermon is “Responding When the Mighty Have Fallen” from 1 Samuel 31-2 Samuel 2:2a

Pastor Nicoletti’s first of two sermons on John 9.