Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

By Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

Our vision is for every person to be known, do ministry, and grow spiritually. Our Values are Christ-like welcome, engaging worship, transformative service, bold generosity, and real relationships.... more

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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church episodes:

August 12, 2024 04 - Deep Purpose | A God-First Life
August 11, 2024- Luke 5:1-11-Pastor Amy
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13min
August 05, 2024 03 - Abundant Time | A God-First Life
August 4, 2024- Matthew 6- Pastor Varinia
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16min
July 29, 2024 02 - Beloved Identity | A God-First Life
July 28, 2024- Mark 1:9-11- Pastor Josh
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18min
July 28, 2024 02 - Beloved Identity | A God-First Life
July 28, 2024- Mark 1:9-11- Pastor Josh
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18min
July 23, 202401 - Abundant Live | A God-First Life
July 21, 2024 - John 10 - Pastor Josh
A God-First Life: Week 1 - Abundant Life
SERMON NOTES:
Bible Reading: John 10:1-16
Shocking Statistics
Gallop Poll 2021:
In 2021, more Americans did not belong to a house of worship than those that did.
“U.S. Church Membership Falls Below Majority for First Time,” 2021
The Great Dechurching:
There are 40 million people in the United States today that used to attend church and no longer do.
“The Great Dechurching: Who’s Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back?” by Jim Davis and Michael Graham with Ryan Burge, 2023
Key Ideas
If we want to address this, the greatest challenge of the Church in our lifetime, we must be crystal clear on our motivation.
Do we believe that being a part of the Church is important for people’s lives?
Do we believe that Jesus is important for people’s lives?
If so… why?
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. – John 10:10
Following Jesus isn’t just about heaven someday it is about life, now, about the life God created you to live.

III. A God-First Life includes:
Beloved identity - not an “if” identity.
Deep Purpose - we are part of something bigger than ourselves
Abundant Time - not a scarcity of time or a life of busyness
Joyful Community – the antidote to the epidemic of loneliness and despair
Questions & Tools
Questions:
What is one practical thing you can change in your life right now that will help keep God first? (bible? Prayer? Chalk wall bible verse?)
What is Jesus asking you to move into 2nd place so he can be first?
Practical Tools:
Ask yourself: “Have you prayed today?”
A simple saying that reminds us to keep God in our focus
A practice that helps us notice God’s presence and work around us
Ask someone: “How can I be praying for you?”
This simple question communicates big things.
It says: I care about you enough to keep you on my mind and in my heart
It invites them space to open up and share more about whatever is going on in their life
It shares you are a person who prays in a gentle, respectful way
It creates an opportunity to reconnect later and deepen the relationship
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19min
July 22, 2024 01 - Abundant Live | A God-First Life
July 21, 2024 - John 10 - Pastor Josh
A God-First Life: Week 1 - Abundant Life
SERMON NOTES: Bible Reading: John 10:1-16
Shocking Statistics
Gallop Poll 2021:
In 2021, more Americans did not belong to a house of worship than those that did.
U.S. Church Membership Falls Below Majority for First Time, 2021
The Great Dechurching:
There are 40 million people in the United States today that used to attend church and no longer do.
The Great Dechurching: Whos Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back? by Jim Davis and Michael Graham with Ryan Burge, 2023
Key Ideas
If we want to address this, the greatest challenge of the Church in our lifetime, we must be crystal clear on our motivation.
Do we believe that being a part of the Church is important for peoples lives?
Do we believe that Jesus is important for peoples lives?
If so why?
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. John 10:10
Following Jesus isnt just about heaven someday it is about life, now, about the life God created you to live.
III. A God-First Life includes:
Beloved identity - not an if identity.
Deep Purpose - we are part of something bigger than ourselves
Abundant Time - not a scarcity of time or a life of busyness
Joyful Community the antidote to the epidemic of loneliness and despair
Questions Tools
Questions:
What is one practical thing you can change in your life right now that will help keep God first? (bible? Prayer? Chalk wall bible verse?)
What is Jesus asking you to move into 2nd place so he can be first?
Practical Tools:
Ask yourself: Have you prayed today?
A simple saying that reminds us to keep God in our focus
A practice that helps us notice Gods presence and work around us
Ask someone: How can I be praying for you?
This simple question communicates big things.
It says: I care about you enough to keep you on my mind and in my heart
It invites them space to open up and share more about whatever is going on in their life
It shares you are a person who prays in a gentle, respectful way
It creates an opportunity to reconnect later and deepen the relationship
...more
19min
July 15, 2024 July 7, 2024- Mark 6- Pastor Varinia
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15min
July 15, 2024 July 14, 2024- Mark 6- Pastor Amy
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13min
July 12, 2024 18 - Hope | Grow Spiritually Devotional
"Grow Spiritually" is a monthly guided devotional, offered for use with your family or on your own. July's theme is Hope.
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9min
July 12, 2024 Hope
"Grow Spiritually" is a monthly guided devotional, offered for use with your family or on your own. July's theme is Hope.
...more
9min

FAQs about Good Shepherd Lutheran Church:

How many episodes does Good Shepherd Lutheran Church have?

The podcast currently has 349 episodes available.