Shepherd of the Hills - Winchester VA
by Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church · 169 episodes
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This is the podcast of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Winchester, Virginia. Each week's sermon will be uploaded here for those who were unable to attend worship for whatever reason, as well as those who simply want to listen again.
Latest episodes
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19 min
The Beginning of the End - It's Time to Stand Firm! - Reformation Day (Observed) - October 25, 2026
Matthew 10:16-23What do you do when speaking about Jesus could cost you a relationship, your reputation, or something you’re afraid to lose? From Martin Luther’s stand at Worms to…
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19 min
The Beginning of the End - It's Time to Offer Forgiveness! - Festival of St. Luke, Evangelist - October 18, 20…
Luke 1:1-4, 24:44-53“Only Luke is with me.” Behind those words is a physician, a faithful friend, and a careful investigator whose writing still speaks to our deepest uncertainties…
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13 min
The Beginning of the End - It's Time to Invite the Unworthy! - October 11, 2026
Isaiah 25:6-9Planning a feast usually means knowing who’s coming and wondering how you’ll get everything ready. But what happens when everything is prepared—and the guests won’t co…
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17 min
The Beginning of the End - It's Time To Finish Strong - October 4, 2026
Philippians 3:12-21Starting with enthusiasm is one thing. Keeping going when your strength fades is another. When the same temptations keep returning and the burdens don’t get ligh…
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18 min
Unexpected Truths - Real Repentance Looks Different - September 27, 2026
Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-34Why does God call us to repent? Not because he delights in catching us or condemning us, but because he wants us to live. In Ezekiel 18:1–4, 25–32, God confron…
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29 min
Unexpected Truths - Grace Is Amazing - September 20, 2026
Jonah 3:10-4:11We have a strong sense that people should get what they deserve. That sounds like justice—until we start wanting grace for ourselves and judgment for everyone else.…
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22 min
Unexpected Truths - Forgiveness Is Mine! - September 13, 2026
Matthew 18:21-35
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23 min
Unexpected Truths - I Am My Brother's Keeper - September 6, 2026
Ezekiel 33:7-11“Am I my brother’s keeper?” Cain meant the question as an excuse: My brother isn’t my problem. But Scripture gives an unexpected answer: Yes, I am my brother’s keepe…
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18 min
Unexpected Truths - The Son of Man Is the Son of God - August 23, 2026
Matthew 16:13-20Some truths are so familiar that we can forget how astonishing they really are. When Jesus asks his disciples, “Who do you say I am?” Peter gives the answer at the…
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16 min
Unexpected Truths - There Are No Outsiders in the Church - August 16, 2026
Ephesians 2:13-22We’re good at deciding who belongs and who doesn’t—even in church. But Paul reveals an unexpected truth: every Christian began as an outsider. Sin separated all of…
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20 min
What Makes Christians Different? - Christians Answer Doubt with Faith - August 9, 2026
Romans 8:28-39What makes Christians different when life hurts and we can’t understand why? Romans 8:28–31 gives us something far better than “everything happens for a reason” or th…
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19 min
What Makes Christians Different? Christians Seek Spiritual Wealth - July 26, 2026
1 Kings 3:5-12What would you ask for if God promised to give you anything you wanted? More money? More time? Relief from the problem weighing on you?When Solomon received that offe…
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18 min
What Makes Christians Different? Christians Live As Wheat Among Weeds - July 19, 2026
Isaiah 44:6-11Jesus said believers would live alongside unbelief and evil until the Last Day. That reality can leave Christians feeling frustrated, afraid, or eager to take control…
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18 min
What Makes Christians Different? - Christians Are Planted By the Word - July 12, 2026
1 Corinthians 3:5-11The world expects growth to come through strong personalities, persuasive leaders, and effective strategies. But the church grows differently. Pastors and Chris…
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22 min
What Makes Christians Different? Christians Live in Two Kingdoms - July 5, 2026
Matthew 22:15-22
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24 min
Say It Out Loud - Love God Above All - June 28, 2026
Matthew 10:34-42What happens when following Jesus costs more than expected? A backflip, a poker table, and Jesus’ startling words about peace and a sword all point toward the same…
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22 min
Say It Out Loud - Keep the Faith! - June 21, 2026
2 Timothy 4:1-8When the world doesn’t want to hear the truth, why keep speaking it? 2 Timothy 4:1–8 answers with Paul’s charge to Timothy and to Christ’s church: Preach the Word. E…
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17 min
Say It Out Loud - God Loves Sinners - June 7, 2026
1 Timothy 1:12-17Paul gives us a trustworthy saying: "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners." "God loves sinners" seems easy to say until you think about what it means..…
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19 min
Say It Out Loud - We Belong to the Triune God! - Holy Trinity Sunday - May 31, 2026
Matthew 28:16-20We begin worship “in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” But those familiar words are more than a formal way to start a service. They rem…
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17 min
What Difference Does It Make? He Lives to Pour Out His Spirit - Day of Pentecost - May 24, 2026
John 7:37-39