Sermons of My Father

In this episode of Sermons of My Father, Landon Shaw revisits a 1989 sermon where his father, Lee Shaw, preached on servanthood at Common Ground Church. Drawing from Philippians 1 and 2 Corinthians 8, this message shows that true servanthood means surrendering rights, choosing unity, and finding joy in trials.Lee Shaw confronts disputes over worship styles, hymnals, and traditions, reminding believers that everything becomes common under Christ. He warns that avoiding accountability, like in the tragic Green family murders in Texas, leads to destruction.Landon reflects on his family’s own struggles with silence, the courage of his sister to speak truth, and the balance of give and take in marriage. He connects his father’s words to Leonard Ravenhill’s revivalist teaching and to psychology, showing why sacrifice sustains relationships and selfishness erodes them.

What does it mean to truly confess? In this episode of Sermons of My Father, Landon Shaw explores a 1986 message from his father, Pastor Lee Shaw, on 1 John 1 and the meaning of confession.Too often, Christianity has been framed as “victorious Christian living,” where sin is ignored, perfection is claimed, or faith is inherited without question. This sermon confronts those ideas head-on. John’s words are blunt: if you say sin doesn’t matter, if you say you are perfect, or if you say you’ve always been a Christian, you are lying to yourself.Through scripture and Greek word study (hamartia — sin, homologeō — confession), Lee Shaw defines confession not as ritual but as honesty. To confess is to speak in agreement with fact and truth.Landon weaves in his own reflections, wrestling with guilt, accountability, and the paradox of forgiveness. Along the way, he brings in Carl Jung’s idea of the shadow, Socrates’ daimon, and the story of Peter’s denial and restoration.In this episode you’ll learn:What 1 John 1 teaches about sin and truthWhy confession is central to Christian faith and spiritual growthHow the Greek words hamartia and homologeō deepen our understandingWhy guilt, far from being destructive, is often a sign of light breaking inHow philosophy and psychology (Jung’s shadow, Socrates’ daimon) parallel the biblical call to confessionWhy accountability matters in faith, family, and lifeConfession is not groveling. It is truth-telling. It is accountability. And without it, there is no light.Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeartRadio.

What does it really mean to know God? In this 1986 sermon on 1 John, Lee Shaw draws out the black-and-white clarity of the apostle John: light or darkness, truth or lies, obedience or disobedience. Through personal stories, Greek word studies, and sharp contrasts with Gnostic claims, this message calls believers to move beyond lip service into a life that actually walks like Jesus walked.In this episode, Landon Shaw revisits his father’s preaching with reflections on foundation, faith, and obedience — from milk to meat, from claiming to observing, from words to walk. Along the way, you’ll hear family stories, insights on Nathanael, and a moment where the shortest verse in Scripture, “Jesus wept,” becomes the heart of the call to serve and obey.Key themes include:The black-and-white contrasts of 1 JohnThe four key Greek words: ginosko, tereo, entole, peripateoSpiritual foundations and maturity (milk vs. meat)Observing, abiding, and walking in ChristIntegrity over intellectual claimsCompassion and obedience: Jesus weptAvailable on iTunes, Spotify, and iHeartRadio.#Faith #Sermons #1John #Obedience #ServeAndObey #ChristianPodcast

In 1986, my father preached Little Children, a sermon on 1 John 2:12–14, Hebrews 12:11, and Matthew 18:3. He unpacked the biblical Greek words technia (beloved children) and paideia (discipline that shapes character), showing how Christian discipline is more than punishment — it is love, guidance, and belonging.I revisit that sermon through the lens of my own family. Lucas’s childhood prayers, Rebecca’s quick negotiations, Corey’s fearless fire, and my own whiny, attention-seeking ways all reflect what it means to grow as “little children” in faith and in life. This is a journey through scripture, memory, and the shaping that never ends.Keywords: 1 John sermon, Hebrews 12 sermon, Matthew 18 sermon, biblical Greek, technia meaning, paideia meaning, Christian discipline, spiritual growth, childhood faith, parenting and faith, sermons of my father.

In this episode of Sermons of My Father, Landon Shaw revisits a 1986 sermon by his father, Lee Shaw, preached on the calling of Moses in Exodus. Rooted in Exodus, Matthew 25, and Proverbs 28, this message confronts the excuses we give God—and ourselves.Through raw personal reflection, Landon explores what it means to live with imposter syndrome, hide behind logic, and delay obedience in the name of perfection. Drawing parallels between Moses’s resistance, the parable of the talents, and modern self-protection, this episode challenges listeners to stop trimming the wick and start carrying oil.With references to the Reformation, Christian culture, and the emotional honesty of Oh, Sleeper’s “In the Wake of Pigs,” this episode peels back the layers of spiritual posturing and calls for something real—obedience born of surrender, not shame.Whether you're burned out, rebuilding, or searching for something true, this sermon meets you where you stall.Key topics include:Spiritual excuses and delayed obedienceThe call of Moses and personal insecurityMatthew 25 and the parable of the talentsImposter syndrome and borrowed faithEmotional honesty and religious cultureTheological reflection and psychological insightSermon storytelling and personal deconstructionBible passages covered:Exodus 3–4, Matthew 25:14–30, Matthew 5:3, Genesis 3:1, Proverbs 28:13Featuring:Sermon by Lee ShawReflections by Landon Shaw

In this episode of Sermons of My Father, Landon Shaw revisits a sermon preached by his father, Lee Shaw, on the letter of 1 John. This message confronts three types of deception found both in the early church and today: admitting sin without repentance, denying sin entirely, and claiming to have always believed without true transformation.Through personal narrative and biblical reflection, Landon explores what it means to stop hiding and start walking in the light. Drawing from passages in 1 John, John 3, Genesis 3, Proverbs 28, and 1 Corinthians 13, the episode confronts issues of false holiness, blame-shifting, religious ego, and the cost of spiritual honesty.Whether you are deconstructing your faith, wrestling with church culture, or searching for something real, this episode invites you to move beyond belief into responsibility, confession, and love.Key topics include:Spiritual deception in the church1 John and the call to walk in truthSelf-examination and confessionBiblical love and emotional integrityFaith, failure, and personal responsibilityChristian deconstruction and reconstructionSermon reflection and personal storytellingBible passages covered: 1 John 1:6–10, John 3:1–21, 1 Corinthians 13, Proverbs 28:13, Genesis 3, Romans 3:23, Luke 6:37, John 8Featuring:Sermon by Lee ShawReflections by Landon Shaw00:00 – Intro: What is Deception?07:15 – The Three Types of Self-Deceit (1 John)14:30 – Blame, Ego, and Genesis 320:00 – Love as a Mirror (1 Corinthians 13)26:40 – Nicodemus and the Illusion of Righteousness34:00 – Reflections and ConfessionSearch terms: deception, sin, confession, 1 John, Christian podcast, biblical truth, church hurt, spiritual growth, Lee Shaw, Sermons of My Father, walk in the light, truth and love, Christian deconstruction, transformation, repentance

In this episode, I revisit a sermon my father preached in 1992 called Listening, Learning, and Living with Unity. At the time, he believed churches across Fort Worth could come together. Common Ground, The Vineyard, and Beautiful Feet were all part of that vision. Not to form a mega-church, but to become one body under one Spirit.He preached about unity. He said there would be no buildings and no budgets. Just the Chief Shepherd calling, and the sheep responding. But what he didn’t know was that everything was about to fall apart.This message came just months before that dream unraveled. I’m listening to it now with hindsight, with questions, and with a growing awareness of how differently my mother and father lived their faith. One stayed rooted in love. The other followed the call wherever it took him.This is where I start asking what it all meant. What repentance looks like. What obedience really costs. And whether we were ever ready for what we said we believed in.🔍 Topics in this episode:The cost of unity in the churchRepentance versus forgivenessDivision across denominationsMy parents’ different forms of faithWalking the long way when the short road looks easier📖 Scriptures Referenced:John 17, Exodus 13:17, James 1:22, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, Philippians 3:7–11, John 2, 8, 12, 14, Proverbs 29:18 (implied), Luke 4 (implied)🔖 Tags / SEO Keywords:#SermonsOfMyFather #ChurchUnity #FaithAndFamily #SpiritualReflection #Forgiveness #Repentance #TexasChurches #ChristianPodcast #Deconstruction #FatherSonStories #LeeShaw #LandonShaw #ChurchDivision #FamilyLegacy

What does love look like when it’s tested at home, in private, and when no one is clapping? In this episode, Pastor Lee Shaw teaches from 1 Corinthians 13 and Colossians 3 on how resurrection power is revealed through the way we love—ourselves, our families, and even those who fail us.Through honest teaching and vivid personal stories—including a powerful moment with his young daughter Rebecca and a story about his mentor Leonard Ravenhill—Lee Shaw examines the heart of Christian maturity.This message invites us to evaluate whether our lives show the fruit of the Spirit or the symptoms of performance-driven religion. It challenges believers to die to selfish ambition and live from the heavenly identity they’ve already received.Host Landon Shaw reflects on his own struggle with self-worth, emotional strongholds, and how his family shaped his understanding of love. He invites listeners into that journey, not with answers—but with better questions.This episode will resonate with listeners seeking practical application of spiritual truth, emotional healing, and deeper relationships rooted in the love of Christ.🔔 Subscribe and follow for more teachings from the Sermons of My Father series—where legacy, Scripture, and family collide.Chapters00:00 – Introduction: The Test of Love02:14 – 1 Corinthians 13: The Measure of Maturity06:30 – When You Don’t Like Yourself10:45 – What Does Love Sound Like? (Clanging Cymbals and Attention)14:22 – The Fasting Story: Leonard Ravenhill and Private Integrity18:40 – Attributes, Attitudes, and Actions24:10 – Raising Children Without Fear30:05 – Rebecca, the Bite, and the Message of Attention32:30 – Lucas and the Question That Flipped the Script35:15 – Letting Jesus Arbitrate in Conflict39:40 – Marriage, Gentleness, and Gender Roles44:50 – Putting On the New Self (Colossians 3:12–14)50:00 – Your Real Home: Living From the Heavenly Places55:30 – Final Challenge: Are You Visiting or Living?#WalkingInResurrectionPower #FruitOfTheSpirit #1Corinthians13 #SermonsOfMyFather #LeeShaw #LandonShaw #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndFamily #SpiritualMaturity #BiblicalTeaching #LoveLikeChrist #GospelTruth #LeonardRavenhill #Colossians3 #Galatians220 #ChristianLiving #ChristlikeLove #PodcastDevotional

Before I was born, my father stomped across the South sharing the gospel, drenched in the blood of Christ and filled with a passion that shaped everyone around him. It all stopped when I was six, shifting the trajectory of our family in an instant. I was too young to remember his voice behind the pulpit, too young to hold onto more than the smell of the pews and the comfort of resting my head on my grandfather’s arm during church.Growing up, I believed we were different people. It took marriage, quiet moments, and the passing years to realize how much of him I carry in me. I’ve wrestled with faith—sometimes letting it fade, sometimes mocking it, but never letting go of the questions it planted in me. I’ve spent my life exploring religion, fascinated by the beauty, the courage, and the contradictions that have shaped history and shaped me.Now, I’m turning to my father’s old sermons—tapes from 1985 to 1992—to learn about him, about faith, and about myself. I want to understand the man whose advice I often ignored. I want to challenge what I believe, to see Christ’s teachings with fresh eyes, and to explore what it means to live with faith in a complicated world.Maybe even the smallest rattle of a cage can shift a lock.This is my journey into Sermons of My Father.

Do you want to walk in resurrection power? Pastor Lee Shaw unpacks how taking on the attributes and attitude of Christ transforms your actions, mind, and relationships. Learn why discipline, prayer, and proclamation are key to growth, and how embracing testing shapes you into Christ’s image. Discover how true change shows up in patience, gentleness, goodness, and self-control, building a vision rooted in His character.Key Bible Passages CoveredGalatians 5:22-26 (Fruit of the Spirit)John 15 (Vine and Branches)Psalm 119 (Learning God’s Precepts)2 Timothy 4:2 (Prepared in Season and Out of Season)Colossians 1:27 (Christ in You, the Hope of Glory)Matthew 6:6, Mark 1:35, Acts 10:19 (Commitment to Prayer)Nehemiah (Rebuilding the Walls)Chapters (with timestamps)00:00 – Attributes and Attitude of Christ02:00 – Feeling Like a “Bloop” in the Body of Christ04:00 – Importance of Encouragement05:20 – Defining Attitude and Testing07:00 – Responding to Emotional Triggers09:30 – Real-Life Example of Trusting God11:30 – Holiness and the Burning Away of Impurities13:00 – Grafting and the Body of Christ14:50 – Missing the Purpose of God’s Testing16:40 – The Labor of Learning and Discipline17:25 – Nehemiah: Rebuilding Before Building20:00 – Keeping Commitments to God21:40 – Discipline and Precepts of God24:55 – Commitment to Prayer25:50 – Proclamation of Christ in Action27:00 – Fruit of the Spirit and Resurrection Power29:30 – Walking Toward, Not Away, From Challenges31:30 – Learning to Listen and Serve37:20 – Hardness to Softness in Christ42:30 – Impulsiveness to Self-Control43:55 – Applying Resurrection Power in Everyday Tests

What makes someone a new man in Christ? In this heartfelt sermon, Pastor Lee Shaw unpacks the spiritual transformation that begins with a new spirit and a new Father. Through Scripture, personal stories, and real-life moments of struggle and surrender, this message dives deep into the pain of hard-heartedness and the healing power of God’s love. If you’ve ever struggled with emotional numbness, bitterness, or feeling distant from God, this episode will speak directly to your heart. It’s not about what you can do—it's about what He’s already done.Bible Passages Covered:Ezekiel 36:26 – “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you…”John 1:13 – “Children born not of natural descent… but born of God.”#NewCreation #HeartOfFlesh #HolySpiritPower #FaithTransformation #SpiritualGrowth #Ezekiel3626 #John113 #ChristianPodcast #LeeShawSermons #TrustGod #HealingFromWithin

In this stirring Father's Day sermon, Jr. Shaw reflects on what it truly means to be a father through the lens of Scripture and personal experience. From the role of the earthly father as protector and nourisher, to the deeper spiritual parallel of our relationship with our Heavenly Father, this message challenges listeners to honor, reflect, and realign. With honest stories, biblical truth, and soul-searching insight, this episode speaks to sons, fathers, and everyone in between.You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of how earthly fatherhood shapes our spiritual walk, and how listening to our Heavenly Father leads to life, wisdom, and joy.⏱ Chapters00:00 What Is a Father? – A foundational look at the role of fathers03:30 Reflection Through Sons – How our children reflect our character09:00 Discipline and Fatherhood – Personal stories on correction and growth11:00 The Weight of Responsibility – Fathers in biblical and spiritual authority17:00 Listening to the Father – Learning obedience through Scripture29:00 Joy in Righteousness – The reward of godly parenting and living33:00 Return to the Father – A prodigal moment and a call to come home📖 Bible Passages CoveredExodus 20:12 – Honor your father and motherProverbs 23:22–26 – Listen to your father who gave you lifeHebrews 12 – Do not despise the discipline of the FatherMatthew 7:7–8 – Ask, seek, knockLuke 15 (Implied) – The Prodigal Son story echoed

In this powerful sermon, Pastor Lee Shaw explores the deep connection between the resurrection of Christ and the transformation it brings to our character. "The Fruit of Resurrection Power" calls believers to grow beyond the surface of faith into spiritual maturity by reflecting Christ’s attributes—love, patience, self-control, gentleness, and more. Through vivid stories and scriptural insights, Pastor Shaw reminds us that true transformation begins when we stop avoiding God’s refining process and start walking in His power.Learn how resurrection power is more than a concept—it’s the supernatural ability to endure hardship, change habits, rebuild broken relationships, and overcome old mindsets. Discover how the fire of God’s holiness is not to harm us, but to heal and grow us into His likeness.📚 Bible Passages Covered:Galatians 5:13–26 – Fruit of the SpiritColossians 1:27 – Christ in you, the hope of glory2 Timothy 4:2 – Be prepared in season and out of seasonPsalm 119 – Emphasis on learning God’s precepts (mentioned 21 times)John 15 – The vine and the branches (pruning for growth)Matthew 6:6, 1:35 – Prayer and intimacy with GodActs 10:19 – Seeking God's voice in stillnessNehemiah – Rebuilding brokenness with commitment and covenant📌 Episode Chapters:Knowing His Attributes → Living His Attitude (00:00–03:00)From “Bloop” to Beautiful: The Power of Encouragement (03:00–05:00)Mental & Emotional Warfare: Developing a Christlike Response (05:00–09:30)Spiritual Growth Through Trials and Setbacks (09:30–14:00)Scrubbing, Peeling, Grafting: A Burn Victim's Metaphor for Holiness (14:00–16:00)Learning, Prayer, and Proclamation as a Growth Model (16:00–26:00)Walking in the Fruit of the Spirit (26:00–36:00)Dating, Marriage & Resurrection Power in Relationships (36:00–41:00)From Impulsiveness to Self-Control (41:00–44:00)#ResurrectionPower #FruitOfTheSpirit #LeeShawSermons #ChristianGrowth #HolySpiritFire #Discipleship #SpiritualMaturity #FaithInAction #EncouragementInChrist #BibleTeaching #WalkInTheSpirit #ChristlikeLiving #BurnAwayTheOld #TransformationThroughChrist

On the final episode of The Edge and Back series, Pastor Lee Shaw explores how true peace is found only when we align our will with God’s will. Through heartfelt stories, scriptural truth, and personal transparency, he challenges us to stop chasing outward signs and instead listen for the Father’s voice.Pastor Lee invites us to ask the deeper questions: Why am I doing what I’m doing? Is it eternal? He reminds us that purpose isn't found in striving, but in surrender. When we choose God’s way, peace follows—not because life is easy, but because our lives are aligned with something eternal.🔑 Key themes: faith, obedience, God's voice, inner peace, and the power of choice.📚 Bible Passages CoveredJohn 7:17 — “If anyone chooses to do God’s will…”Romans 8:28 — “All things work together for good…”Galatians 5:1, 22-23 — Freedom in Christ and the fruit of the Spirit⏱️ Chapters / Time Stamps00:00 – Opening Prayer & Expectation02:30 – Miracles vs. Unbelief08:00 – The Power of Choosing God's Will (John 7)13:00 – God's Purpose Requires Hearing His Voice21:00 – Man’s Timing vs. God’s Timing25:00 – Faith vs. Guilt: The Christian Life in Practice32:00 – The Fruit of the Spirit & the Pursuit of Peace36:00 – Galatians 5: Freedom, Faith, and Finishing Well44:00 – Confessing Unbelief & Receiving Peace54:00 – Eternal Purpose in Everyday Life56:30 – Closing Prayer#FaithOverFear #ChooseGodsWay #PeaceWithGod #FruitOfTheSpirit #John7 #Galatians5 #Romans828 #PurposeDrivenFaith #ChristianPodcast #LeeShawSermon #TheEdgeAndBack

What happens when you lose your "why"? In this powerful message, Pastor Lee Shaw explores the foundational question that haunts many believers: Why am I doing what I’m doing? Drawing from personal experiences and biblical truth, he reveals how the enemy seeks to kill your identity, steal your purpose, and destroy your position. But God's voice still speaks—if we dare to ask honest questions.This sermon challenges listeners to move beyond religious activity and rediscover a relationship rooted in heavenly purpose. If you've ever wrestled with burnout, identity, or feeling stuck in your faith, this message is for you.“Why you exist is not to do what you do. Why you exist is to know the Father.”📍 Chapters00:00 – Losing authority when you forget who you are03:30 – The enemy’s strategy: kill the person, steal the purpose, destroy the position06:45 – When activity replaces intimacy with the Father12:00 – How accusations gain power when identity is weak18:30 – Heavenly vs. earthly perspective26:00 – Discipleship rooted in identity, not performance36:00 – The connection between belief, purpose, and peace47:30 – Submitting your will vs. negotiating with God59:00 – Living “in Him” vs. apart from Him1:03:00 – The peace that comes from surrender1:10:00 – Why marriages and people lose purpose1:13:00 – Final prayer and encouragement to seek the Father’s voice📖 Bible Passages CoveredJohn 3:31–36 – The one from heaven is above allMatthew 28:19–20 – The Great CommissionMatthew 10:8 – Freely you have received, freely give1 Peter 2:8 – Stumbling because of disobedienceEphesians 2:15 – God’s purpose to create one new manRomans 9:21 – Can the clay say to the potter?Luke 7:30 – Rejecting God’s purpose for themselvesGalatians 5 – Earthly vs. heavenly natureActs 19 – Identity and spiritual authority#ChristianPodcast #FaithPurposeIdentity #KnowTheFather #EternalPerspective #BiblicalTeaching #LeeShaw #PurposeDrivenLife #KingdomCalling #DyingForAReasonToLive #SpiritualAuthority #SupernaturalPeace #SpotifySermons

In Part 2 of The Edge and Back, Lee Shaw challenges listeners to confront one of life’s deepest questions: "Why am I doing this, God?" Through compelling storytelling and deep scriptural insight, he explores how separating our purpose, person, and position leads to emptiness—and how God’s design is for us to live in unity with His eternal plan.Drawing from Isaiah 46, Ephesians 1:11, Hebrews 6:17, and Zephaniah 3:17, Lee emphasizes that true identity and fulfillment come only when we let God answer the questions of why we are, who we are, and what we are to do.This message is a clarion call to abandon the world’s definitions of success and self-worth and embrace a Christ-centered reality that brings peace, purpose, and power. It's not about doing more—it’s about being known and walking in God's will.📖 Bible Passages CoveredIsaiah 46:5–10 – “I am God, and there is no other… My purpose will stand.”Ephesians 1:11 – “In Him we were also chosen… according to the plan of Him.”Hebrews 6:17 – “God wanted to make the unchanging nature of His purpose very clear.”Isaiah 9:6–7 – “And He will be called Wonderful Counselor…”Acts 19 – The sons of Sceva: authority rooted in identityZephaniah 3:17 – “He will rejoice over you with singing.”⏱️Chapters00:00 – Introduction & Church Updates05:56 – Three Pillars: Purpose, Person, Position08:16 – When Environment Challenges Identity12:29 – God's Promise Flows from His Purpose19:48 – If You're His, He Will Conform You22:29 – Are You Ashamed of Why God Made You?26:34 – What Are You Worshiping?31:27 – Your ‘Why’ Defines Your ‘Who’35:07 – Christ-Centered Reality vs. Self-Esteem41:39 – Ephesians 1:11 – Chosen with Purpose48:15 – Your Identity Is in Christ, Not Your Past53:34 – Hebrews 6:17 – God's Purpose Is Unchanging58:52 – Isaiah 9:6 – He Will Establish His Kingdom1:02:26 – Gold or Stubble? What You Do Matters Eternally1:07:26 – Restoration Prayer & Purpose Commitment1:11:47 – How the Enemy Attacks Purpose, Position, and Person1:14:00 – Zephaniah 3:17 – God's Joy Over You1:16:46 – Final Benediction & Worship Charge#LeeShaw #ChristianPodcast #GodsPurpose #KnowYourWhy #FaithOverFear #WorshipHim #IdentityInChrist #BibleStudy #Isaiah46 #Ephesians111 #Zephaniah317 #PurposeDriven #ChristianLife #SpotifySermon #GospelTruth #FaithJourney

In Part 1 of this soul-searching series "The Edge and Back: A Pastors Bout with Burnout", Pastor Lee Shaw challenges us to move beyond moments of spiritual intensity and into a daily, abiding relationship with the Father. Hanging Out with God draws deeply from Acts 19, Ephesians 1, and other scriptures, Shaw explores the question every believer must answer: Who are you? Using the story of Peter Pan as a powerful metaphor, he illustrates how forgetting where we come from leads to confusion about who we are and what we’re called to do.Through personal testimony, biblical insight, and pastoral urgency, Lee Shaw urges listeners to reject the separation between person, purpose, and position—reminding us that only in knowing the Father's voice can we walk in true peace, identity, and authority.Bible Passages CoveredActs 19 – Sons of Sceva, spiritual authorityRomans 8:28 – God's purpose through all thingsEphesians 1:11 – Predestination and purposeLuke 7:30 – Rejecting God's purposeIsaiah 9:6 – Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace1 Corinthians 15 – The gospel Paul preached#ChristianPodcast #Acts19 #IdentityInChrist #HearingGod #SpiritualAuthority #DailyFaith #LeeShaw #PurposeDrivenLife #FaithJourney #AbideInChrist #Romans828 #Ephesians1 #GospelTruth #PeterPanAnalogy #EverlastingFatherChapters00:00 – Opening Thoughts: Do you hear from God daily?02:00 – Acts 19 & the Church’s Lost Authority04:30 – Living in Extremes vs. Daily Relationship with the Father08:00 – Fatherhood, Discipline, and the Role of Standards10:50 – Hook & Peter Pan: Remembering Who You Are16:00 – Person. Purpose. Position.22:30 – What Makes Something Eternal?30:00 – Authority & the Sons of Sceva34:00 – Romans 8:28 and God’s Sovereignty41:30 – A Seminary Student’s Encounter with the Father45:00 – Why You Are: The Foundational Question48:00 – Sin, Forgiveness, and Purpose53:00 – God's Will is Not Negotiable57:00 – Isaiah 9:6 – Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace58:30 – Final Challenge: Come Expecting to Hear from God

What does it truly mean to carry your cross? In this powerful message, Pastor Lee Shaw unpacks the difference between Christ’s cross and ours. Drawing deeply from Mark 14, John 19, Matthew 16, and more, Lee reminds believers that before any public display of faith, there must be a private cry of surrender. The Christian life isn’t about comparison, comfort, or cultural convenience—it’s about death to self, daily sacrifice, and total dependence on the Holy Spirit.This is not a message of easy Christianity. It's a wake-up call to those who desire to truly follow Jesus, to count the cost, and to reflect the cross not with pride or pity, but with authentic Christlikeness.#TheCross #ChristianLiving #FaithOverComfort #DenyYourself #TakeUpYourCross #LeeShaw #ChristianDiscipleship #BiblicalTruth #GospelOfTheCross #JesusFirst #Mark14 #John19 #Matthew16 #ChurchChallenge #TrueDiscipleshipChapters00:00 The Importance of Private Commitment14:53 Understanding the Public Cross20:58 The Cross and the Christian Life23:03 The Call to Follow Jesus27:02 The Cost of Discipleship29:57 The True Gospel vs. Convenience34:05 Self-Denial and Commitment40:06 Taking Up the Cross45:08 Living in the Way of Jesus

From the Heart: A Call to Serve Like ChristBalancing Faith, Denying Self, and Becoming a Servant of the KingdomIn this powerful message, Lee Shaw teaches on the importance of balance in the Christian life, urging believers to avoid extremes and seek fulfillment not in worldly desires, but in the character of God. Drawing from Ecclesiastes 7:18–19, Genesis 2:17, and Philippians 2, he outlines the spiritual dangers of misplaced affections—how they lead to irresponsibility, distraction, and division.Lee calls Christians to embrace a life of servanthood, marked by self-subjection, self-denial, and self-sacrifice—the very traits of Christ. Using Scripture and personal stories, he challenges listeners to reflect Jesus by serving others humbly, joyfully, and without seeking recognition. He ends with a practical call to action: identify people in your life you can serve, and do it as unto the Lord.Chapters00:00 The Balance of Extremes02:29 Seeking Fulfillment in God05:15 The Deadly Pursuit of Other Things07:56 The Demands of Seeking Fulfillment12:13 The Distracting Nature of Seeking20:00 Divisiveness in the Pursuit of Fulfillment32:12 The Call to Servanthood38:21 The Disciples' Concerns After the Last Supper40:07 Characteristics of a Servant: Self-Subjection46:03 The Role of Self-Denial in Servanthood49:49 The Importance of Self-Sacrifice53:54 Practical Applications of Serving Others#LeeShaw #ChristianFaith #BiblicalTeaching #Ecclesiastes718 #JesusChrist #ServantLeadership #GospelTruth #SelfDenial #SelfSacrifice #ChristianLiving #SpiritualGrowth #Discipleship #KingdomOfGod #ChristlikeCharacter #FaithInAction #ServeOthers #JesusCrucified #Christi