Feed My Sheep

One of the most important principles in counseling and parenting is to understand the idea of "putting off" and "putting on." It's not enough to stop doing bad things. With God's help, we need to replace that harmful behavior with positive acts of obedience.
In this study of Colossians 3:12, we learn...
Our identity in Christ as chosen, holy, and beloved
To cultivate a heart of compassion
To practice kindness toward others
To grow in humility and meekness
Practical tips to help you "put on" Christian virtue
Thanks for listening. For a complete list of sermons, please visit the Sermon page on my blog.

Fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls are now on display at the Reagan Presidential Library, and our church is taking a field trip to see them this Friday. In preparation for our trip, I taught a seminar last week on what the scrolls are and how to make the most of this visit. My apologies for the poor audio quality. I just set up my cell phone and recorded the audio so there's some echo and ambient noise in the room.

Life is short. Jesus is coming. Don't you want to spend your life doing something of eternal impact? One of the greatest ways we can redeem the time is by being committed to a local church -- the only institution Jesus said he would build. To attend it, to serve it, to build it up, to support it. Now that’s laying up treasure in heaven! In this second sermon on church membership, we learn...
What is church membership?
How Jesus' return will take people by surprise
What is a spiritual gift? How is this different than a natural talent?
Shrinking church attendance in America
How church membership encourages faithfulness
Being "equally yoked" for the gospel
Thanks for listening! For a complete list of lessons, please visit my sermon page.

There are a lot of modern misconceptions about church membership. In this two-part study, Pastor Stephen explains the purpose of church membership and walks through the commitments of our church member covenant. In this lesson, we learn...
How church membership is different than other memberships and loyalty clubs
The value of commitment in a local church
Ways we can promote church unity
How church life is like team sports
Encouragement to invite more visitors to church  

30% of adults report struggling to control their anger. And 64% of teens and young adults admit they have uncontrolled anger. Do you have an anger problem? In this study of Colossians 3:8, we learn...
Why anger is so dangerous
Getting to the heart of the matter
Is it ever OK to be angry?
Five strategies to overcome anger
How Jesus can give you peace
Thanks for listening. For a complete list of sermons organized by book of the Bible, please visit the Sermon page on my blog.

How should we deal with sinful thoughts and desires that creep into our minds? The Apostle Paul says to put them to death. In this study, we learn...
When is sex right and when is it wrong?
How should we respond to someone who says, "Love is love"?
Idolatry in western culture
Why God's holiness requires judgment
Practical advice to overcome sexual temptation
Thanks for listening. For a complete list of sermons organized by book of the Bible, please visit the Sermon page on my blog. 

If you're not careful, your mind will drift, and you'll start thinking and acting more like the world. You'll forget your identity in Christ. What you need is a regular tune-up or re-calibration. In this study of Colossians 3:1-4, we learn...
The difficulty of finding a quiet place alone with God
 Why do we often set our mind on earthly things?
Your identity in Christ changes everything
The role of Scripture in recalibrating the mind
Thanks for listening. For a complete list of sermons organized by book of the Bible, please visit the Sermon page on my blog.

Like the parable of the soils, we are to sow the seed of the gospel in all kinds of soil, leaving the results to God. In this Bible study, we learn how to share the gospel truthfully and urgently yet in a sprit of love. 
(Part 4 in our evangelism training class at Calvary Church West Hills)

"Anyone Can Cook!" said chef Gusteau in the movie Ratatouille. As Christians, we might also say, "Anyone can share the gospel!" We actually have a duty to be salt and light as part of Jesus' Great Commission. You might think an "evangelist" is a highly trained and gifted specialist, but God wants all of us to grow in confidence as evangelists. Find out more in this week's episode. You will be encouraged that even if you feel inadequate, God is ready to use you.
(Part three of our Evangelism Class at Calvary Church West Hills) 

Can you explain the gospel simply? Would you be able to lead a person to Christ? The gospel is the power of God that leads to salvation, but some of us struggle to put it into words. In this Bible study lesson, we learn...
What is evangelism?
What are some reasons we don't evangelize?
What the gospel isn't
What the gospel is
A simple, helpful outline of the gospel
This is part two of an Evangelism Class taught at Calvary Church in Fall 2024 and Winter 2025. Thanks for listening!