I Am the Good Shepherd

Message Series:

Explore the nature of God as our Good Shepherd and the power of unwavering prayer. "Do you know who you are?"—a question to reflect on the profound love and purpose God has for each of us. Through personal stories, we are reminded that no one is beyond redemption, even those who seem lost.

 

Hear a testimony about a friend named Kevin and his daughter, Jordan, that reveals how persistent prayer can bring even the most broken situations to hope. Jordan’s journey from addiction and homelessness to recovery shows us that God, the Good Shepherd, never abandons His lost sheep. Just as Kevin never gave up on his daughter, we are encouraged to continue praying for those who are struggling, trusting that God will bring them back home.

 

We draw on the biblical examples of shepherds, highlighting figures like Moses and David. Both learned to lead through their time as shepherds, caring for their flocks, which prepared them for greater leadership over people. Jesus, too, calls Himself the Good Shepherd—not just any shepherd, but the Shepherd who lays down His life for His sheep.

 

Trust in the goodness and faithfulness of God, who is always watching over us. Even when we face trials and enemies, His rod and staff comfort and guide us, and His goodness and mercy follow us all the days of our lives.

 

No matter who you are or where you’ve been, God is calling you. He is a good, good Father and Shepherd, leading you to a place of redemption, healing, and new life. Never give up on prayer—God is always at work, even in the darkest places.

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God's plan for our lives, while sometimes mysterious, is revealed through Scripture and His transformative power. Through the story of the demon-possessed man in Mark 5, we see Jesus's authority to break any chains that bind us. While some may resist transformation out of fear, like the townspeople in the story, God invites us to embrace His work in our lives. We're called to freely share God's love with others, regardless of their background, and trust in His timing and purpose even when we don't see immediate results.

Satan's primary weapon is deception through lies and counterfeit messaging, but we can overcome his tactics by following Jesus' example. When faced with temptation in the wilderness, Jesus demonstrated the perfect response by refusing to engage in dialogue and responding only with Scripture. The fall of Adam and Eve teaches us the dangers of entertaining Satan's deceptions, while showing the importance of standing firm in God's truth. By knowing God's Word thoroughly, avoiding dialogue with the enemy, and putting on the full armor of God, we can effectively resist Satan's schemes.

What if you could love without conditions or expectations? 💕 Discover how God's perfect agape love transforms relationships and challenges our understanding of what true love really means. Ready to experience love in its purest form? 

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What does it mean to be "trademarked" by love? 💖 Listen in as we dive into the secret to true identity—God's love—and how it defines who we are as believers!