News
Church Services Resume on May 10
After several weeks of quarantine, we will begin holding public worship services and … [Read More...]
Some Solid Worship Resources during the Pandemic
One of our elders has a son who is serving as a pastor in Lincoln, Nebraska. His … [Read More...]
A Prayer in These Times of Pandemic
Prayer of the Church Heavenly Father, standing on the threshold of days and weeks … [Read More...]
Sermons
Ezekiel 34: Who’s the Shepherd?
In Ezekiel 34, we find God’s people in a time of duress--a defeated nation in exile. … [More...]
John 20:19-23: Forgiveness Jesus’ Way
The One raised from the tomb breathes on His disciples, “Peace be with you.” Next, … [More...]
Palm Sunday Service Link
Since we don't have video capability at Shepherd of the Hills, here's a link from a … [More...]
Articles
Christos Anesti! Christ is Risen!
Now, if we preach Christ as raised from the dead, how can some among you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? Further, if Christ has not risen, our preaching is pointless, and so is your faith... and you are still in your sins. So, this means those who fell asleep in Christ are dead—for if our hope in Christ applies only to this life, we are the most pitiful of all … [More...]
Psalm 22 and Maundy Thursday
The end of Maundy Thursday finishes with our Altar Guild stripping the altar of its paraments to prepare for Good [God’s] Friday. The lights are dimmed and the paraments are put away in reverence. As this is taking place, the pastor chants Psalm 22. A Bit about the Structure of Psalm 22 After the invocation, Psalm 22 is a prayer composed of a grievance (a), a statement of … [More...]
The Christian, COVID, and our Medical Authorities
Honor the physician for his services, according to your need of him. For the Lord created him, whose gift of healing comes from the Most High, and whom the king will reward. The physician’s skill will distinguish him, and, in the presence of the great, he will be admired. The Lord created medicines from the earth and a sensible person will not despise them. Was water not made sweet with a … [More...]
Mark, Lesson 1: Introduction
By Pr Rich Futrell Overview With the events in his Gospel, Mark makes no attempt to link them to the historical events taking place within Judea or the Roman Empire. Neither does Mark bother to explain the links between the various events he covers, the exception being what takes place during Christ’s passion. Rather, his Gospel sharpens down to a singular person—Jesus. … [More...]
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