Shepherd's Garage
Religion & Spirituality
About
Exploring life, church, spirituality and pizza living in a small Texas town.
Episodes
- May 10 Sermon
This episode of Shepherd's Garage delves into the meaning of the gospel and what it signifies for Jesus to be the Messiah. It explores the idea that the gospel encompasses more than just Jesus dying for sins, suggesting that Messiah can be…
- May 3 Sermon
This episode discusses the necessity of faith and clarifies what constitutes Biblical faith, referencing the verse 'Without faith it is impossible to please God.'
- April 26 Sermon
This sermon explores the struggle to be wise and do the right thing, drawing insights from Ecclesiastes 7:19-29. It highlights the significance of a righteous, sinless individual in finding resolution.
- April 19 Sermon
This episode examines the persistent issue of idolatry found in the study of Joshua and Judges. It suggests that modern struggles with idolatry stem from prioritizing personal wants over essential needs, leading people to seek fulfillment…
- April 12 Sermon
This sermon compares the Israelites' conquest of land in Joshua and Judges to the personal conquest of oneself. It highlights the danger of 'everyone doing what was right in his own eyes' and encourages listeners to strive to do what is ri…
- Easter 2026 Sermon
This Easter sermon discusses the significance of Jesus' blood, contrasting it with Abel's blood and offering a message of hope.
- March 29 Sermon
This Shepherd's Garage sermon delves into Ecclesiastes chapter 7, highlighting the significance of a good name and exploring the theological question of God's role in life's difficulties, referencing Ecclesiastes 7:13.
- March 22 Sermon
This episode of Shepherd's Garage draws parallels between the Book of Joshua and personal growth, suggesting that the biblical narratives offer insights into conquering our inner selves and winning life's battles.
- March 8 Sermon
This sermon asks listeners to consider whether they will act with faith for God's purposes, like Rahab, or pursue their own interests, like Achan.
- March 1 Sermon
In the March 1 sermon from Shepherd's Garage, the speaker shares a message about ensuring one is on God's side, rather than trying to get God on one's own side.
- February 22 Sermon
This episode of Shepherd's Garage discusses Ecclesiastes 7:9-13, emphasizing the importance of controlling anger and avoiding dwelling on the past to cultivate a good name.
- February 15 Sermon
This episode of Shepherd's Garage, titled 'February 15 Sermon,' discusses the important question of when an individual is ready for baptism.
- February 8 Sermon
This sermon discusses the Bible as a source for answers to fundamental questions about existence and purpose, such as 'Why am I here?' and 'What should I be doing?'. It emphasizes that the Bible contains guidance on these important inquiri…
- February 1 Sermon
This episode covers Joshua chapter 1, focusing on Joshua's succession of Moses as leader of the Israelites. It contrasts God's advice to Joshua with modern leadership advice, emphasizing holiness and obedience.
- January 25 Sermon
This episode examines Joshua chapter one's description of the Israelites' promised land, posing questions about why they didn't occupy all of it and exploring potential reasons.
- January 18 Sermon
This episode of Shepherd's Garage features a sermon from January 18th focusing on the difficulty and spiritual necessity of both giving and receiving.
- January 11 Sermon
This sermon explores the parables of the Lost Sheep, Lost Coin, and Lost Son from Luke 15, prompting reflection on the challenges of being lost and the actions one can take when something important is lost.
- December 28 Sermon
This Shepherd's Garage episode, "December 28 Sermon," examines the counterintuitive concept from Ecclesiastes 7:1-8 that the day of death is preferable to the day of birth. It delves into the meaning and importance of possessing a good nam…
- December 21 Sermon
This Christmas sermon from Shepherd's Garage focuses on the biblical figure of Joseph. It highlights his righteousness and suggests that this quality was pivotal.
- December 14 Sermon
This Shepherd's Garage sermon delves into the reasons behind singing in worship, highlighting its importance.
- November 23 Sermon
This sermon from Shepherd's Garage focuses on thankfulness, particularly being thankful for Jesus's redemption of suffering and mistakes. It also explores the spiritual significance of sharing meals with Jesus, highlighting the concept of…
- November 16 Sermon
This sermon reflects on thankfulness for God's ability to work within our failures. It emphasizes that failures do not represent the end of our story, as God can redeem both suffering and personal shortcomings.
- November 9 Sermon
This sermon explores the theme of Thanksgiving, highlighting that the holiday's core message is biblical. It encourages listeners to consider thankfulness beyond typical answers like family and health, focusing instead on the redemptive as…
- October 19 Sermon
The October 19 sermon from Shepherd's Garage explores the Christian concept of eternal life, suggesting it implies both present transformation and a guaranteed future, thereby influencing current actions and perspectives.
- For Your Drive #199
This episode discusses the value of persistence and strength, while also highlighting the importance and potential pain of learning when to let go of something.
- October 12 Sermon
This sermon discusses how faith, not the absence of fear, allows one to overcome it. It suggests focusing on courageous action in the face of fear, rather than dwelling on fearful feelings, to remain faithful.
- For Your Drive # 198
This episode of Shepherd's Garage addresses the question of whether charging interest is morally right. The host will examine the topic.
- October 5 Sermon
The October 5th sermon from Shepherd's Garage compares the current state of the world to the biblical story of the prodigal son, suggesting a return to faith as a solution.
- For Your Drive #197
This episode of Shepherd's Garage addresses listener questions about why churches meet on Sundays and whether Saturday evening meetings are acceptable.
- September 28 Sermon
This Shepherd's Garage sermon discusses the challenges of achieving contentment, referencing Ecclesiastes chapter 6 for insights.
- For Your Drive #197
The episode discusses the challenges of being heard in an era where attention-grabbing tactics are prevalent and broadcasting is accessible to many.
- September 21 Sermon
This Shepherd's Garage sermon discusses Jesus' call to take up our cross daily. It suggests interpreting the cross not as a burden, but as a mission and purpose.
- For Your Drive #196
This episode of For Your Drive #196 concludes the series on the Happy Lies book, focusing on the author's critique of seeker-sensitive churches.
- September 14 Sermon
This episode of Shepherd's Garage explores the importance of the sinner's prayer, "God be merciful to me a sinner," examining why it is a necessary prayer for all.
- For Your Drive #195
This episode of Shepherd's Garage, featuring "For Your Drive #195", delves into the book "Happy Lies". The host discusses the idea of wanting Jesus to save them from themselves, as opposed to seeking affirmation, and how this perspective a…
- September 7 Sermon
The September 7 Sermon from Shepherd's Garage discusses that people approach Jesus for diverse reasons, both spiritual and non-spiritual. It emphasizes the importance of welcoming all individuals, regardless of their motivations.
- For Your Drive #194
This episode of Shepherd's Garage, titled "For Your Drive #194," offers a message of hope to individuals who haven't achieved success. The host intends to provide commentary on life's potential beyond current circumstances before resuming…
- August 24 Sermon
The episode delves into Jesus's ancient question, "Do you want to get well?" It prompts listeners to examine their own desires for healing and explores potential reasons why individuals might resist getting well.
- For Your Drive #193
This episode of For Your Drive #193 questions whether unanswered prayers indicate a lack of faith. It suggests that the reason for unanswered prayers might be more complex than a simple deficit in faith.
- August 17 Sermon
This sermon from Shepherd's Garage reflects on the biblical story in John 4 where Jesus heals an official's son. It explores the difficulty and faith required when waiting for divine promises to manifest, a process that can take varying am…
- For Your Drive #192
This episode of Shepherd's Garage examines Chapter 7 of the book Happy Lies, focusing on potential dangers associated with the Law of Attraction.
- August 10 Sermon
The August 10th sermon from Shepherd's Garage focuses on the back-to-school season, featuring perspectives from parents and teachers.
- August 3 Sermon
This Shepherd's Garage episode discusses the meaning of the word "church" as assembly and explores the significance of Christians gathering weekly. An apology is included for a portion of the sermon being cut off.
- For Your Drive #191
This episode of For Your Drive tackles the core question of whether one is 'enough' and needs to focus on self-discovery or seek a savior.
- July 27 Sermon
This Shepherd's Garage sermon on Ecclesiastes chapter 5 explores the dangers of loving money and questions whether possessions are achievements or gifts. The episode emphasizes the difficulty of never having enough when one loves money.
- For Your Drive #190
This episode of Shepherd's Garage, titled 'For Your Drive #190,' discusses the philosophical question of whether a desire should be acted upon simply because it exists.
- July 20 Semon
This episode defines the church not as a physical building or institution, but as a community of individuals committed to following Jesus.
- For Your Drive #189
This episode of Shepherd's Garage examines Chapter 4 of Melissa Dougherty's book "Happy Lies," focusing on the external nature of truth. It discusses reasons why individuals may struggle to pursue truth and tend to seek it internally inste…
- July 13 Sermon
This episode discusses the power of the question 'why?' and examines why answers are not always given, especially in the context of world problems and the perceived inaction of God.
- For Your Drive #188
This episode of Shepherd's Garage discusses Melissa Dougherty's book "Happy Lies," focusing on the human desire for control and its influence, particularly in relation to "New Thought."