Shepherd Church Messages

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By: Shepherd Church

Welcome to the Shepherd Church Podcast!We exist to help people Know Jesus, Serve Jesus, and Share Jesus.The ultimate reason Shepherd Church was planted is to do our part in carrying on Jesus’ mission of transforming the world through the Gospel. We fulfill that mission by reaching people where they are and caring for them so they can experience the transformative love of Jesus, the Good Shepherd.To get connected or learn more about Shepherd Church, visit our: Website - https://shepherdchurch.us/ LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/shepherchurch.us Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shepherdchurch_in/ Facebook...

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Unlikely Beginnings (Unlikely - Week 1)
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Today at 2:17 PM

It can be easy to look at the Bible and assume that spiritual growth is reserved for the spiritually elite. Thank the Lord the complete opposite is true! In this series, we will see how God often chooses unlikely people to accomplish extraordinary purposes. Moses’ life reminds us that our past, weaknesses, and doubts do not disqualify us from being used by God.

Teaching passage: Exodus 2:1-15
Speaker: Dave Choutka

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The Kingdom That Never Ends (Kings & Kingdoms - Week 5)
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10/26/2026

Throughout Scripture, we see the stories of kings who trusted God and others who slowly drifted from Him. Their lives reveal the power of faith, the danger of compromise, and ultimately our need for a better King. Through their stories, we’ll discover what it means to trust, obey, and follow God and how they ultimately point us to Jesus, the King we’ve been waiting for.

Teaching passage: Luke 1:32-33
Speaker: Dave Choutka

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The Danger of Getting Comfortable (Kings & Kingdoms - Week 4)
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10/19/2026

Throughout Scripture, we see the stories of kings who trusted God and others who slowly drifted from Him. Their lives reveal the power of faith, the danger of compromise, and ultimately our need for a better King. Through their stories, we’ll discover what it means to trust, obey, and follow God and how they ultimately point us to Jesus, the King we’ve been waiting for.

Teaching passage: 2 Samuel 11:1-5
Speaker: Dave Fladung
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A King Who Looked The Part (Kings & Kingdoms - Week 3)
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10/12/2026

Throughout Scripture, we see the stories of kings who trusted God and others who slowly drifted from Him. Their lives reveal the power of faith, the danger of compromise, and ultimately our need for a better King. Through their stories, we’ll discover what it means to trust, obey, and follow God and how they ultimately point us to Jesus, the King we’ve been waiting for.

Teaching passage: 1 Samuel 10:20-24
Speaker: Dave Choutka
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Trusting God In Crisis (Kings & Kingdoms - Week 2)
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10/05/2026

Throughout Scripture, we see the stories of kings who trusted God and others who slowly drifted from Him. Their lives reveal the power of faith, the danger of compromise, and ultimately our need for a better King. Through their stories, we’ll discover what it means to trust, obey, and follow God and how they ultimately point us to Jesus, the King we’ve been waiting for.


Teaching passage: 2 Kings 19:14-19
Speaker: Mark Johnson
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We Want Our Own King (Kings & Kingdoms - Week 1)
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09/28/2026

Throughout Scripture, we see the stories of kings who trusted God and others who slowly drifted from Him. Their lives reveal the power of faith, the danger of compromise, and ultimately our need for a better King. Through their stories, we’ll discover what it means to trust, obey, and follow God and how they ultimately point us to Jesus, the King we’ve been waiting for.

Teaching passage: 1 Samuel 8:4-9
Speaker: Dave Choutka

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Enter (CTRL + ALT + SURRENDER - Week 5)
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09/21/2026

The world tells us to blaze our own trail, do it our way and be the captain of our ship. God’s Word tells us that real freedom begins when we stop trying to control everything and fully trust God. We believe that following Jesus means letting go of control and trusting God with every part of our lives.

In this series, we’ll discover how surrender can change our direction, bring us back to God, and give us the courage to step into what He has next.

Teaching passage: Acts 16:6-10
Speaker: Dave Choutka


Return (CTRL + ALT + SURRENDER - Week 4)
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09/14/2026

The world tells us to blaze our own trail, do it our way and be the captain of our ship. God’s Word tells us that real freedom begins when we stop trying to control everything and fully trust God. We believe that following Jesus means letting go of control and trusting God with every part of our lives.

In this series, we’ll discover how surrender can change our direction, bring us back to God, and give us the courage to step into what He has next.

Teaching passage: Luke 15:11-32
Speaker: Dave Choutka


Escape (CTRL + ALT + SURRENDER - Week 3)
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08/31/2026

The world tells us to blaze our own trail, do it our way and be the captain of our ship. God’s Word tells us that real freedom begins when we stop trying to control everything and fully trust God. We believe that following Jesus means letting go of control and trusting God with every part of our lives.

In this series, we’ll discover how surrender can change our direction, bring us back to God, and give us the courage to step into what He has next.

Teaching passage: 1 Kings 19:1-8
Speaker: Dave Choutka


Shift (CTRL + ALT + SURRENDER - Week 2)
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08/26/2026

The world tells us to blaze our own trail, do it our way and be the captain of our ship. God’s Word tells us that real freedom begins when we stop trying to control everything and fully trust God. We believe that following Jesus means letting go of control and trusting God with every part of our lives.

In this series, we’ll discover how surrender can change our direction, bring us back to God, and give us the courage to step into what He has next.

Teaching passage: Ephesians 4:21-24
Speaker: Jenni Keller


Control (CTRL + ALT + SURRENDER - Week 1)
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08/17/2026

The world tells us to blaze our own trail, do it our way and be the captain of our ship. God’s Word tells us that real freedom begins when we stop trying to control everything and fully trust God. We believe that following Jesus means letting go of control and trusting God with every part of our lives.

In this series, we’ll discover how surrender can change our direction, bring us back to God, and give us the courage to step into what He has next.

Teaching passage: Proverb 3:5-6 (NLT)
Speaker: Dave Chou...


Unexplainable (1 Year Anniversary Message)
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08/10/2026

This past year, we have already seen God to immeasurable more than all we could ask or imagine. Join us as we unpack where we've been, where we're at and where we sense God leading us in the year to come. Our desire is to be an UNEXPLAINABLE church apart from God and we'd love for you to be a part of it!


Teaching passage: Ephesians 3:14-21 (NLT)
Speaker: Dave Choutka


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Joshua (LEGENDARY - Week 5)
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08/03/2026

We’re excited to kick off our new series, Legendary, all about the heroes of our faith as we learn from their stories and God’s redemptive work on behalf of His people.
Over the next several weeks, we’ll explore the faith filled, yet very human, lives of Daniel, Abraham, Timothy, Ruth, and Joshua. We believe these aren’t just stories from the past. They are real life examples that challenge and encourage us to embrace the possibility of living a life of faith and adventure with God in our everyday lives.


From the "LEGENDARY" series


Ruth (LEGENDARY - Week 4)
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07/27/2026

We’re excited to kick off our new series, Legendary, all about the heroes of our faith as we learn from their stories and God’s redemptive work on behalf of His people.
Over the next several weeks, we’ll explore the faith filled, yet very human, lives of Daniel, Abraham, Timothy, Ruth, and Joshua. We believe these aren’t just stories from the past. They are real life examples that challenge and encourage us to embrace the possibility of living a life of faith and adventure with God in our everyday lives.


From the "LEGENDARY" series


Timothy (LEGENDARY - Week 3)
Timothy (LEGENDARY - Week 3) episode artwork
07/20/2026

We’re excited to kick off our new series, Legendary, all about the heroes of our faith as we learn from their stories and God’s redemptive work on behalf of His people.
Over the next several weeks, we’ll explore the faith filled, yet very human, lives of Daniel, Abraham, Timothy, Ruth, and Joshua. We believe these aren’t just stories from the past. They are real life examples that challenge and encourage us to embrace the possibility of living a life of faith and adventure with God in our everyday lives.


From the "LEGENDARY" series


Abraham (LEGENDARY - Week 2)
Abraham (LEGENDARY - Week 2) episode artwork
07/13/2026

We’re excited to kick off our new series, Legendary, all about the heroes of our faith as we learn from their stories and God’s redemptive work on behalf of His people.
Over the next several weeks, we’ll explore the faith filled, yet very human, lives of Daniel, Abraham, Timothy, Ruth, and Joshua. We believe these aren’t just stories from the past. They are real life examples that challenge and encourage us to embrace the possibility of living a life of faith and adventure with God in our everyday lives.


From the "LEGENDARY" series


CHARACTER (This Is Who We Are - Week 5)
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06/29/2026

While our mission is to know Jesus, serve Jesus and share Jesus, the way we live those things out all boils down to who we are as a church community and the kind of people we sense God calling us to be. Join us for a five-week series where we dive deep into each of our five cultural values at Shepherd Church. These aren't just signs on the wall, but core convictions that drive everything we do and help direct our path as we seek to follow the Good Shepherd together!

From the "This Is Who We Are"...


KINGDOM CULTURE (This Is Who We Are - Week 4)
KINGDOM CULTURE (This Is Who We Are - Week 4) episode artwork
06/22/2026

While our mission is to know Jesus, serve Jesus and share Jesus, the way we live those things out all boils down to who we are as a church community and the kind of people we sense God calling us to be. Join us for a five-week series where we dive deep into each of our five cultural values at Shepherd Church. These aren't just signs on the wall, but core convictions that drive everything we do and help direct our path as we seek to follow the Good Shepherd together!

From the "This Is Who We Are"...


COMMUNITY (This Is Who We Are - Week 3)
COMMUNITY (This Is Who We Are - Week 3) episode artwork
06/15/2026

While our mission is to know Jesus, serve Jesus and share Jesus, the way we live those things out all boils down to who we are as a church community and the kind of people we sense God calling us to be. Join us for a five-week series where we dive deep into each of our five cultural values at Shepherd Church. These aren't just signs on the wall, but core convictions that drive everything we do and help direct our path as we seek to follow the Good Shepherd together!

From the "This Is Who We Are"...


DISCIPLESHIP (This Is Who We Are - Week 2)
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06/08/2026

While our mission is to know Jesus, serve Jesus and share Jesus, the way we live those things out all boils down to who we are as a church community and the kind of people we sense God calling us to be. Join us for a five-week series where we dive deep into each of our five cultural values at Shepherd Church. These aren't just signs on the wall, but core convictions that drive everything we do and help direct our path as we seek to follow the Good Shepherd together!

From the "This Is Who We Are"...


PURPOSE (This Is Who We Are - Week 1)
PURPOSE (This Is Who We Are - Week 1) episode artwork
06/01/2026

While our mission is to know Jesus, serve Jesus and share Jesus, the way we live those things out all boils down to who we are as a church community and the kind of people we sense God calling us to be. Join us for a five-week series where we dive deep into each of our five cultural values at Shepherd Church. These aren't just signs on the wall, but core convictions that drive everything we do and help direct our path as we seek to follow the Good Shepherd together!

From the "This Is Who We Are"...


Salt and Light
Salt and Light episode artwork
05/18/2026

Dave Choutka unpacks Jesus' invitation in Matthew 5 to be "the salt of the earth" and the "light of the world". As we think about how to live counterculturally in the world around us, salt and light are two primary ways that we can be Jesus to those around us each day! Use the "BLESS" acronym to pray through how God might be leading you to lovingly live out your faith in Him.

B — Begin with prayer
L — Listen
E — Eat
S — Serve
S — Share

Teaching Passage - Matthew 5:13-16
Speaker - Dave Chout...


Faith That Stands (Faith In Motion - Week 5)
Faith That Stands (Faith In Motion - Week 5) episode artwork
05/11/2026

Starting April 12th, join us for a brand-new series through the book of James called Faith in Motion. Together we’ll discover how real faith moves beyond belief into everyday life—shaping how we walk through trials, make decisions, love others, and live out our mission to Know Jesus, Serve Jesus, and Share Jesus.

From the "Faith In Motion" series
Teaching passage: James 5:7-20
Speaker: Jenni Keller

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Faith That Speaks (Faith In Motion - Week 4)
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05/04/2026

Starting April 12th, join us for a brand-new series through the book of James called Faith in Motion. Together we’ll discover how real faith moves beyond belief into everyday life—shaping how we walk through trials, make decisions, love others, and live out our mission to Know Jesus, Serve Jesus, and Share Jesus.

From the "Faith In Motion" series
Teaching passage: James 3:1-12
Speaker: Matt Siewert

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Faith That Serves (Faith In Motion - Week 3)
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04/27/2026

Starting April 12th, join us for a brand-new series through the book of James called Faith in Motion. Together we’ll discover how real faith moves beyond belief into everyday life—shaping how we walk through trials, make decisions, love others, and live out our mission to Know Jesus, Serve Jesus, and Share Jesus.

From the "Faith In Motion" series
Teaching passage: James 2:14-26
Speaker: Dave Choutka

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Faith That Listens (Faith In Motion - Week 2)
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04/24/2026

Starting April 12th, join us for a brand-new series through the book of James called Faith in Motion. Together we’ll discover how real faith moves beyond belief into everyday life—shaping how we walk through trials, make decisions, love others, and live out our mission to Know Jesus, Serve Jesus, and Share Jesus.

From the "Faith In Motion" series
Teaching passage: James 1:19-25
Speaker: Dave Choutka

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Faith That Moves (Faith In Motion - Week 1)
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04/20/2026

Starting April 12th, join us for a brand-new series through the book of James called Faith in Motion.

Together we’ll discover how real faith moves beyond belief into everyday life—shaping how we walk through trials, make decisions, love others, and live out our mission to Know Jesus, Serve Jesus, and Share Jesus.


From the "Faith In Motion" series
Teaching passage: James 1:1-12
Speaker: Dave Choutka

To get connected or learn more about Shepherd Church, visit our:
Website - https://shepherdchurch.us/
LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/shepherchurch.us