In our passage today, Jesus uses an interesting picture to illustrate His relationship with His followers: a shepherd and his sheep. But He’s no ordinary shepherd. He’s the Good Shepherd. To be clear: we don’t follow the Good Shepherd because we’re good sheep; we follow Him because we’ve learned who He is. We’ve experienced His goodness. He loves His sheep. He talks to His sheep. He leads His sheep. He even lays down His life for His sheep. The Good Shepherd has proven Himself good.

Paul found more joy in advancing the gospel than in enhancing his circumstances.

Like a dog trained by an invisible fence to stay in the yard, I fear the devil has trained us to obey his lies. Through painful experiences and carefully crafted lies, he’s convinced us to stay right where he wants us. We live within boundaries that aren’t really there, held captive by things that aren’t even true. But here’s what Jesus wants us to understand: we overcome the father of lies using the light of truth.

The word "saved" in the Christian faith is a reminder of the next to impossible rescue mission that Jesus accomplished for you and I. He found us. He cleansed us. He saved us. He brought us home. Join us as Pastor Richard Carney teaches on the doctrine of salvation and what it means for you today.

Go to the circus, and you will find every opportunity to create great memories with your family. Unfortunately, the circus hasn’t always been a place of such lighthearted joy. Known as the “freak show,” people with physical disabilities or deformities were sometimes treated like merchandise and put on display for the amusement of others. Satan will do this in our lives, turning our minds into a circus of accusations, regret, and shame. Here’s what we need to know: Satan replays the guilt; Jesus redeems the guilty.

The promise of "that day" gives hope for every day.

Watch a magician closely, and you may still miss the trick. While one hand waves a bright scarf and the crowd watches a puff of smoke, the other hand does what you never saw coming. It’s smoke and mirrors: your eyes are open, but your attention is somewhere else. Jesus stood before the crowds, yet distractions kept many from seeing Him clearly. Here's what we learn: The enemy doesn't have to destroy you; he only needs to distract you.

Our sanctification begins at the cross and ends with the kingdom.

I love bread…especially when it is freely given at a restaurant. Sometimes, we choose where we eat dinner based on who has the best bread! In our passage today, a group of people that Jesus previously fed came looking for more. But instead of giving them more, He told them what they needed to hear: the bread you’re looking for will not last. So, He offered them something better—Himself. Here's what we learn: Jesus is the Bread of Life for all of life.

Thank you for joining us for this special update from Pastor Casimir. He will be sharing about the ministry in Haiti planting churches, feeding children, and witnessing revival sweep through Haiti.