God Speaks (John 10)

A sermon for the 4th Sunday in EasterMay 3rd, 2020Jesus is the Good Shepherd; we are his sheep. When Jesus speaks, his words inspire confidence, trust, rest, courage, and peace. I pray that you hear the voice of God through this podcast, to help you navigate life and filter out the negative voices all around us.Worship ResourcesSunday School ResourcesWebsiteBible References:John 10:1-10Other scripture:But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere (James 3:17).This is what God says: I have called you by name, and you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you (Isaiah 43).For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 8).Rejoice in the Lord always. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God which passes all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. I can do all things through the one who gives me strength (Philippians 4).Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres (1 Corinthians 13).This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth (1 John 3)The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want; he makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,     I fear no evil; for thou art with me;     thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies; thou anointest my head with oil, my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord for ever (Psalm 23).Support the show