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  pastor paul sheppard sermons: Live Wise Scott Curtis Meischen, 2023-05-30 Every journey is best pursued by having an authentically wise guidebook to aid us in our understanding of (our ULR) how to wisely journey through life and reality. An authentically wise understanding (ULR understanding of life and reality) is informed both about how and why to travel, journey wisely. It is self-evident that truth and love matter to a life wisely lived, but it is not plainly evident whose explanation of life and reality (ELR) contains the very best explanation of constitutes enduring truth and authentic love. The God of the Bible said if left to ourselves, collectively we would be plagued by wars and rumors of wars, that famine and pestilent would plague our days. And we would also individually and in our intimate relationships as couples and families would find loving oneness much longed for but difficult to find and even more challengingly to sustain. Our much self-heralded humanly constructed ELRs, have not resulted in an enlightenment informed, progressively enriched existence but a reality persistently plagued by unity/chaos, clarity/confusion, peace/despair, and all life still finally ends in death. We were warned by the God of the Bible, we would come to suffer from a mind and heart condition similar to snow blindness termed reality blindness: better equipped to see analytically but yet persistently, congenitally spiritually blinded. Reality blindness is a congenital condition of humanity, a manifestation of being spiritually stillborn, if we elect to exist outside of a right standing with God. When all things are relative being equally true and false at the same time in the same relationship nothing is relevant: real gold is equal to fool’s gold, momentary lust and enduring love are equally valid emotional expressions. Humanly sourced understanding results in a form of mental, emotional hypothermia: reality began at my birth, all meaning is temporary, and in death we return to nothingness. In our various hypothermic states of existence, we numb our inevitable despair by self-medications found in drugs, sex, achievement, entertainment, etc. or some lash out with a coping strategy of hurting themselves or others. But wait! All is not lost. Our existence failure is not new nor unexpected nor unexplained. God created us with love hungry hearts only He can satisfy. God is both the great physician and ultimate parent who can both heal us spiritual today and gift us with an eternal relationship for all our tomorrows including a post-physical-death forever home. But you have to respond with a yes and to His offer of the Live Wise Solution: forgiveness and adoption. As directed by God, Live Wise is a Jesus sourced how-to guidebook for facing life and reality’s complexities and messiness with the singularly valuable wisdom and love of God only found in God’s ELRs: Jesus and the Bible. Initially God’s offer is a gift of forgiveness of our sins and an outpouring of love and peace that only need be accepted. Stop. Think. Believe. You make the call. Live Wise.
  pastor paul sheppard sermons: Let It Go T.D. Jakes, 2013-01-29 Shares uplifting advice about the virtues of forgiveness, offering strategic and biblically based advice on how to achieve peace and personal fulfillment by letting go of past wrongs.
  pastor paul sheppard sermons: The Routledge Companion to the Work of John R. Rickford Renée Blake, Isabelle Buchstaller, 2019-09-17 This comprehensive collection is the first full book-length volume to bring together writing focused around and inspired by the work of John Rickford and his role in sociolinguistic research over the last four decades. Featuring contributions from more than 40 leading scholars in the field, the volume integrates both historical and current perspectives on key topics in Rickford’s body of work at the intersection of language and society, highlighting the influence of his work from diverse fields such as sociolinguistics, stylistics, creole studies, and language and education. The volume is organized around four sections, each representing one of the fundamental strands in Rickford’s scholarship over the course of his career, bookended by short vignettes that feature stories from the field to more broadly contextualize his intellectual legacy: • Language contact from a sociolinguistic and sociohistorical point of view • The political ramifications of linguistic heterogeneity • The stylistic implications of language variation and change • The educational implications of linguistic heterogeneity and social injustice Taken together, The Routledge Companion to the Work of John R. Rickford serves as a platform to showcase Rickford’s pioneering contributions to the field and, in turn, to socially reflective linguistic research more generally, making this key reading for students and researchers in sociolinguistics, creole studies, language and style, and language and education.
  pastor paul sheppard sermons: Why God Created Dads Paul E Sheppard, 2012-04 Paul Earl Sheppard has been preaching since his teens and has been in pastoral ministry since 1982. He served as associate pastor of West Oak Lane Church of God in Philadelphia, PA for 7 years and as senior pastor of Abundant Life Christian Fellowship in Mountain View, CA for 20 years. Under Pastor Paul's visionary leadership, Abundant Life became one of the largest and most culturally diverse congregations in northern CA. In October, 2010 he founded Destiny Christian Fellowship in the San Francisco Bay Area. Pastor Paul is a native of Philadelphia, PA. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania, the Center for Urban Theological Studies, and the Southern CA School of Ministry, from which he earned a Master in Ministry degree and was later honored with a Doctorate of Divinity. An effective communicator of God's Word, Pastor Paul is widely known for his practical and dynamic teaching style which helps people apply the timeless truths of Scripture to their everyday lives. He serves as speaker for the radio and online broadcast Destined For Victory. Pastor Paul and his wife, Meredith, were married in 1982. They have two adult children, Alicia and Aaron.
  pastor paul sheppard sermons: Dead of Night Brandilyn Collins, 2009-05-26 All words fell away. I pushed myself off the path, noticing for the first time the signs of earlier passage—the matted earth, broken twigs. And I knew. My mouth turned cottony. I licked my lips, took three halting steps. My maddening, visual brain churned out pictures of colorless faces on a cold slab—Debbie Lille, victim number one; Wanda Deminger, number three . . . He’d been here. Dragged this one right where I now stumbled. I’d entered a crime scene, and I could not bear to see what lay at the end. . . . This is a story about evil. This is a story about God’s power. A string of murders terrorizes citizens in the Redding, California, area. The serial killer is cunning, stealthy. Masked by day, unmasked by night. Forensic artist Annie Kingston discovers the sixth body practically in her own back yard. Is the location a taunt aimed at her? One by one, Annie must draw the unknown victims for identification. Dread mounts. Who will be taken next? Under a crushing oppression, Annie and other Christians are driven to pray for God’s intervention as they’ve never prayed before. With page-turning intensity, Dead of Night dares to pry open the mind of evil. Twisted actions can wreak havoc on earth, but the source of wickedness lies beyond this world. Annie learns where the real battle takes place—and that a Christian’s authority through prayer is the ultimate, unyielding weapon.
  pastor paul sheppard sermons: Sermons preached in the Parish Church of Bassingham, etc Daniel Sheppard WAYLAND, 1832
  pastor paul sheppard sermons: Rebuilding What the Enemy Almost Destroyed Paul Sheppard, 2017-08-14 You're surrounded by ruined dreams and shattered aspirations. Enemies attack you from without and within. Welcome to Nehemiah's world. This humble servant of God fought against overwhelming odds and prevailed. In Rebuilding What the Enemy Almost Destroyed Pastor Paul Sheppard shares practical insights for rebuilding your life and reclaiming peace and joy. Paul Earl Sheppard has been preaching since his teens and has been in pastoral ministry since 1982. He served as an associate pastor in Philadelphia, PA for seven years and as senior pastor of Abundant Life Christian Fellowship in Mountain View, CA for twenty years. Under Pastor Paul's visionary leadership, Abundant Life became one of the largest and most culturally diverse congregations in northern CA. In October, 2010 he founded Destiny Christian Fellowship, a dynamic church in Fremont, CA. Pastor Paul is a native of Philadelphia, PA. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania, the Center for Urban Theological Studies, and the Southern CA School of Ministry, from which he earned a Master in Ministry degree and was later honored with a Doctorate of Divinity. An effective communicator of God's Word, Pastor Paul is widely known for his practical and dynamic teaching style which helps people apply the timeless truths of Scripture to their everyday lives. He also serves as speaker for the radio and online broadcast, Destined For Victory. Pastor Paul and his wife, Meredith, were married in 1982. They have two adult children, Alicia and Aaron.
  pastor paul sheppard sermons: The End of White Christian America Robert P. Jones, 2016-07-12 The founder and CEO of Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) and columnist for the Atlantic describes how white Protestant Christians have declined in influence and power since the 1990s and explores the effect this has had on America, --NoveList.
  pastor paul sheppard sermons: God's Big Picture Vaughan Roberts, 2012-06-11 Sixty-six books written by forty people over nearly 2,000 years, in two languages and several different genres. The Bible is clearly no ordinary book. How can you begin to read and understand it as a whole? This excellent overview gives you the big picture, providing both the encouragement and the tools you need to read the Bible with confidence and understanding.
  pastor paul sheppard sermons: The Watchman-examiner , 1928
  pastor paul sheppard sermons: Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence E. C. Morris, 2000 A collection of sermons, addresses, question and answer formatted lessons, catechisms, and other documents addressed to the members and officers of the National Baptist Convention. There is a section containing biographical sketches of prominent Baptists, as well as an autobiographical sketch of Morris' life and works. The book contains a directory of ordained African-American ministers in the Southern states and territories.
  pastor paul sheppard sermons: Sons Not Servants Robert Morris, 2021 One of the most powerful parables Jesus told is about the prodigal son in Luke 15. This young man made many mistakes and felt unworthy of an intimate relationship with his father. Believers today often think that their mistakes disqualify them from being children of God, but our heavenly Father does not see it that way. God gives every believer a robe of righteousness, a ring of authority, and shoes of sonship, which reflect the glorious truth of our relationship with Him. In this three-part study designed for group experience or individual reflection, Pastor Robert Morris teaches: What it means to live righteously as God's children How we have authority over the enemy's schemes Why our relationship with God is by grace, not what we do
  pastor paul sheppard sermons: The Literary Churchman , 1858
  pastor paul sheppard sermons: The Athenæum , 1843
  pastor paul sheppard sermons: A Catalogue of English and Foreign Theology, Sermons, &c. Comprising Hebrew, Greek, Latin, English, and Other Bibles; ... Catholic Controversies, &c. in which are Interspersed Literary Notices; the Whole in Very Fine Condition, and Warranted Perfect, Now on Sale at the Exceedingly Low Prices Affixed William Strong, 1841
  pastor paul sheppard sermons: Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (Revised Edition) John Piper, Wayne Grudem, 2021-01-11 A Guide to Navigate Evangelical Feminism In a society where gender roles are a hot-button topic, the church is not immune to the controversy. In fact, the church has wrestled with varying degrees of evangelical feminism for decades. As evangelical feminism has crept into the church, time-trusted resources like Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood help remind Christians of what the Bible has to say. In this edition of the award-winning best seller, more than 20 influential men and women such as John Piper, Wayne Grudem, D. A. Carson, and Elisabeth Elliot offer thought-provoking essays responding to the challenge egalitarianism poses to life in the church and in the home. Covering topics like role distinctions in the church, how biblical manhood and womanhood should work out in practice, and women in the history of the church, this helpful resource will help readers learn to orient their beliefs with God's unchanging word in an ever-changing culture.
  pastor paul sheppard sermons: Great Hymns and Their Stories W. J. Limmer Sheppard, 2004-06-01 CONTENTS:ForewordHymns Based upon ScriptureHymns Inspired by Spiritual ExperienceHymns Occasioned by IncidentsHymns Arising from CircumstancesHymns Suggested by SurroundingsHymns Expressing Personal FeelingsHymns Proceeding from Sudden InspirationPoints of Interest in the Language of HymnsStriking Incidents Connected with HymnsSpiritual Blessing Resulting from HymnsIndex of HymnsIndex of Authors
  pastor paul sheppard sermons: Called to Bless Robert D. Cornwall, 2021 What does your spiritual DNA look like? In terms of your spiritual identity, where do you come from and where are you going? We live in an age when many Christians have experienced several denominational and religious communities. Many wonder what to do with these experiences. At the same time many congregations are made up of people who come from different traditions, and the question is how to bring these diverse experiences into the life of the congregation in an enriching way. If we take as our starting point, the call of Abraham and Sarah to take a journey to an unknown land with the promise that their descendants would be a blessing to the nations, what might this look like in terms of our spiritual lives? Join with the author as he draws on his spiritual journey that has taken him into several denominational traditions, as well as his experiences as a pastor and historical theologian, to discern values and concepts that can help congregations and individuals make sense of their diverse spiritual experiences, so that together we might fulfill the Abrahamic calling, reaffirmed in Christ, to be a blessing to the nations.
  pastor paul sheppard sermons: Radical David Platt, 2010-05-04 New York Times bestseller What is Jesus worth to you? It's easy for American Christians to forget how Jesus said his followers would actually live, what their new lifestyle would actually look like. They would, he said, leave behind security, money, convenience, even family for him. They would abandon everything for the gospel. They would take up their crosses daily... But who do you know who lives like that? Do you? In Radical, David Platt challenges you to consider with an open heart how we have manipulated the gospel to fit our cultural preferences. He shows what Jesus actually said about being his disciple--then invites you to believe and obey what you have heard. And he tells the dramatic story of what is happening as a successful suburban church decides to get serious about the gospel according to Jesus. Finally, he urges you to join in The Radical Experiment -- a one-year journey in authentic discipleship that will transform how you live in a world that desperately needs the Good News Jesus came to bring.
  pastor paul sheppard sermons: O Lord, Hold Our Hands Nibs Stroupe, Caroline Leach, 2003-01-01 Can people actually touch the reality that Paul talks about in his letter to the Ephesians, a reality where Christ has broken down the dividing wall? The experience of Oakhurst Presbyterian Church says Yes! Oakhurst Presbyterian Church in Decatur, Georgia has been nationally recognized as a model of a successful multicultural church. Here, in O Lord, Hold Our Hands, pastors Nibs Stroupe and Caroline Leach share their story--with all of its peaks and valleys--and, in doing so, provide a guide to multicultural ministry that any church can use to build or enhance its own ministry.
  pastor paul sheppard sermons: The Investigator , 1820
  pastor paul sheppard sermons: Broken Idols of the English Reformation Margaret Aston, 2020-06-11 Why were so many religious images and objects broken and damaged in the course of the Reformation? Margaret Aston's magisterial new book charts the conflicting imperatives of destruction and rebuilding throughout the English Reformation from the desecration of images, rails and screens to bells, organs and stained glass windows. She explores the motivations of those who smashed images of the crucifixion in stained glass windows and who pulled down crosses and defaced symbols of the Trinity. She shows that destruction was part of a methodology of religious revolution designed to change people as well as places and to forge in the long term new generations of new believers. Beyond blanked walls and whited windows were beliefs and minds impregnated by new modes of religious learning. Idol-breaking with its emphasis on the treacheries of images fundamentally transformed not only Anglican ways of worship but also of seeing, hearing and remembering.
  pastor paul sheppard sermons: Peninsular Methodist , 1894
  pastor paul sheppard sermons: Pilgrim Theology Michael Horton, 2013-02-05 Pilgrim Theology is a map for Christians seeking to better understand the core beliefs of their faith. Even though it's the study of God, theology has a reputation for being dry, abstract, and irrelevant for daily living. But theology is a matter of life and death. It affects the way you think, the decisions you make, the way you relate to God and the world. Reformed theologian and professor Michael Horton wrote Pilgrim Theology as a more accessible companion to his award-winning systematic theology The Christian Faith: widely praised for its thorough treatment of the biblical and historical foundations of Christian doctrine. In Pilgrim Theology, his focus is in putting the study of theology into the daily drama of discipleship. Each chapter will orient you toward a clear understanding about: Who God is. What our relationship is to him. And what our faith in Jesus Christ means in our daily walk as well as in the context of the narrative of Scripture and the community of the church. Through accessible chapters on individual doctrines, as well as frequent Key Distinction boxes that succinctly explain the differences between important themes, you'll gain an understanding of doctrines that may have sounded like technical seminary terms to you before: justification, sanctification, glorification, union with Christ, and others. You have a working theology already—an existing understanding of God. It's the goal of Pilgrim Theology to help you examine that understanding more closely and have it challenged and strengthened.
  pastor paul sheppard sermons: The Homiletic Review , 1887
  pastor paul sheppard sermons: The Lutheran George Washington Sandt, 1928
  pastor paul sheppard sermons: The Baptist , 1920
  pastor paul sheppard sermons: The Worship of God Ralph P. Martin, 1982 Martin considers the theological rationale for several elements of worship--including praise, prayer, hymns, the offering, creedal confession, the sermon, and the sacraments--in an attempt to relate worship to the concerns, interests, and needs of men and women in today's world.
  pastor paul sheppard sermons: The Presbyterian , 1906
  pastor paul sheppard sermons: Beams of Light on Early Methodism in America Ezekiel Cooper, 1887
  pastor paul sheppard sermons: Continent , 1914
  pastor paul sheppard sermons: The Churchman , 1897
  pastor paul sheppard sermons: A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 W. Phillip Keller, 2019-02-13 Travel the Shepherd's path to the green pastures and cool, refreshing waters of Psalm 23. As a shepherd himself, W. Phillip Keller shares his insights into the life and character of sheep--and of the Good Shepherd who loves and cares for them. A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 will give new meaning to the ageless Shepherd Psalm, enriching your trust in and love for the Lord who watches closely over you. Keller infuses new hope into our relationship with Christ. Part of the Timeless Faith Classics series, this installment: Is perfect as a treasured self-purchase or gift for any occasion Showcases Scripture which has been the topic of countless books, articles, and featured on a multitude of gift products Delivers new insights on one of the most familiar and popular chapters in the Bible Is a trusted inspirational resource for personal and spiritual growth and reflection As we lie down in green pastures or walk through the shadowy valley, we're assured that whatever our path, whatever our stumbling, the Shepherd will lovingly guide, carry, and protect us. We can depend on His goodness and mercy all the days of our lives. Readers will find comfort, guidance, and reassurance with A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23.
  pastor paul sheppard sermons: The Autobiography of Thomas Shepard Thomas Shepard, Nehemiah Adams, 1832
  pastor paul sheppard sermons: Strength for Today John MacArthur, 2002-04-05 How blessed is the man whose strength is in You. . . . —Psalm 84:5, NASB What a wonderful opportunity you have as a Christian in this modern age to open up the Bible and, with the leading of the Holy Spirit, glean its rich truths for yourself. Your vitality as a Christian depends on doing just that. For only through consistent Bible study and prayer do you gain the spiritual strength to navigate each day with wisdom, grace, and integrity. Offering significantly more than the typical thematic or topical anecdotes of some other devotionals, the in-depth Bible exposition of this daily study gives you a firmer grasp on many of the great passages of Scripture—passages that speak at length of Christian character, the meaning behind Christ's death and resurrection, and how we benefit from life's trials. After a year in God's Word with this book as your companion, you will find that both your walk with Christ and your faith have grown stronger—all because you committed yourself to a daily, in-depth study of the Scriptures, and to learning more about the God who is your Strength.
  pastor paul sheppard sermons: Evangelical Magazine and Missionary Chronicle , 1824
  pastor paul sheppard sermons: The Gathering Storm R. Albert Mohler, Jr., 2020-06-02 The president of Southern Seminary reveals how secularism has infiltrated every aspect of society and how Christians, equipped with the gospel of Jesus Christ, can meet it head on with hope, confidence, and steadfast conviction. A Storm Is Coming Western civilization and the Christian church stand at a moment of great danger. Facing them both is a hurricane-force battle of ideas that will determine the future of Western civilization and the soul of the Christian church. The forces arrayed against the West and the church are destructive ideologies, policies, and worldviews deeply established among intellectual elites, the political class, and our schools. More menacingly, these forces have also invaded the Christian church. The perils faced by the West and the church are unprecedented: threats to religious liberty redefinitions of marriage and family attacks on the sacredness and dignity of human life How should Christians respond to this multifaceted challenge? Addressing each dimension of this challenge, The Gathering Storm provides answers and equips Christians both to give an answer for the hope that is within them and to contend for the faith that was once and for all delivered to the saints.
  pastor paul sheppard sermons: The Evangelical Magazine and Missionary Chronicle , 1824
  pastor paul sheppard sermons: Brothers, We Are Not Professionals John Piper, 2013-02-01 In this revised and expanded edition of Brothers, We Are Not Professionals that includes a new introduction and select all-new chapters, best-selling author John Piper pleads through a series of thoughtful essays with fellow pastors to abandon the professionalization of the pastorate and pursue the prophetic call of the Bible for radical ministry. “We pastors are being killed by the professionalizing of the pastoral ministry,” he writes. “The mentality of the professional is not the mentality of the prophet. It is not the mentality of the slave of Christ. Professionalism has nothing to do with the essence and heart of the Christian ministry. The more professional we long to be, the more spiritual death we will leave in our wake. For there is no professional childlikeness, there is no professional tenderheartedness, there is no professional panting after God. “Brothers, we are not professionals. We are outcasts. We are aliens and exiles in the world. Our citizenship is in Heaven, and we wait with eager expectation for the Lord (Phil. 3:20). You cannot professionalize the love for His appearing without killing it. And it is being killed. “The world sets the agenda of the professional man; God sets the agenda of the spiritual man. The strong wine of Jesus Christ explodes the wine- skins of professionalism.”
  pastor paul sheppard sermons: The Interior , 1919 Issues for Jan 12, 1888-Jan. 1889 include monthly Magazine supplement.
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A pastor with an open Bible on a stand. A pastor (abbreviated to "Ps","Pr", "Pstr.", "Ptr." or "Psa" (both singular), or "Ps" (plural)) is the leader of a Christian congregation who also gives advice …

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What is a Pastor? A pastor, in the heart of its definition, is far more than just a leader or a guide. Rooted in the Latin word for ‘shepherd,’ a pastor is called to care for the spiritual well-being of …

Exploring the Calling: What is a Pastor in Today’s Church?
In the church context, a pastor is an ordained minister who serves as a spiritual leader and shepherd to a congregation, guiding and nurturing their faith journey. The role of a pastor has …

Pastor - Wikipedia
A pastor with an open Bible on a stand. A pastor (abbreviated to "Ps","Pr", "Pstr.", "Ptr." or "Psa" (both singular), or "Ps" (plural)) is the leader of a Christian congregation who also gives advice …

10 Duties of a Pastor: What It Really Takes to Lead a Church
Feb 24, 2025 · Pastoring a church is more than just preaching on Sundays. It requires dedication, wisdom, and a servant’s heart. A pastor’s role encompasses spiritual leadership, …

PASTOR Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of PASTOR is a spiritual overseer; especially : a clergyperson serving a local church or parish. How to use pastor in a sentence.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A PASTOR? - Christian Leaders …
A pastor is a Christian who walks with God in their personal life. They feel they are called to serve others in their spiritual and physical needs as ministers. This inner calling speaks to their soul.

What is the Role of a Pastor in a Christian Church? - Ministry …
Apr 26, 2023 · A Christian pastor is a leader of a church congregation. They play a vital role in helping people connect with God and learn about His teachings. Pastors also help lead the …

What is a pastor? 7 key roles in today's communities
A pastor is a member of the clergy who leads and administers a Christian congregation. The role encompasses a range of duties, including preaching, teaching, and providing spiritual …

Priest Vs Pastor: 8 Differences Between Them (Definitions) - Bible …
May 26, 2025 · A pastor is essentially a shepherd of people, helping them get on and stay on the right spiritual path, guiding them, and feeding them with God’s Word. What is a priest? A priest …

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What Is a Pastor? The apostle Paul listed pastors among those God gave to serve the Church. What is the role of a pastor? How does a pastor help and serve the members? When we hear …

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What is a Pastor? A pastor, in the heart of its definition, is far more than just a leader or a guide. Rooted in the Latin word for ‘shepherd,’ a pastor is called to care for the spiritual well-being of …

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In the church context, a pastor is an ordained minister who serves as a spiritual leader and shepherd to a congregation, guiding and nurturing their faith journey. The role of a pastor has …