Shepherd of the Desert Podcast
Welcome to the weekly audio podcast for Shepherd of the Desert in Scottsdale, AZ where our mission is to lead people to follow Jesus. Our desire is that this podcast will encourage you in your relationship with God. Visit us at sotdaz.org.
Episodes
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As we step out of a victorious and joy-filled Easter, we step into a world desperate to know Jesus. How can we share our faith, and show how much God loves our neighbors? Let's take a cue from the Apostle John and consider whether our lives reflect God's action on us. Jesus brings us close to the Father, and the Spirit shines through us toward others!
This weekend Jesus storms into the temple courtyard overturning tables and booths, and driving out merchants and animals. Talk about some Spring cleaning! What does this surprising outburst from the Savior say to people like you and me, people who try to be quiet, gentle, and loving all the time? Join us in worship as we consider the Spring cleaning Jesus just might have to do in us.
Everyone knows who Jesus is, right? We all have the same general idea about His purpose, His power, and His personality... but are we missing something? Join us in worship this week for a deeper look at Jesus' identity, and what it really means, concretely, to follow Him. In the dark and obscure landscape of earthly life it has never been more important to know who you follow.
As the days grow longer, Shepherd begins a new worship series: When Shadows Fall, Careful Steps with Jesus Toward the Cross. Here in Arizona, we take walking somewhat seriously. Diamondback rattlesnake bites can cause serious damage. We've learned to walk, look, and, most importantly, listen. Warnings abound the wary traveler. Join us this weekend as we take our first, tepid, timid steps into Lent. Even when shadows fall, the ...
This Sunday we encounter Jesus in a new light, compared to the rest of the Gospel story. He takes three close disciples to the top of a mountain and reveals to them a glimpse of His heavenly glory! Why? This revelation not only surprises and even scares Jesus' closest friends, but it emphasizes His important and trustworthy nature. This is God's Son, and where He leads, we can most certainly follow.
We've spent the last four weeks together digging into what it means to live a life "guided by God's Word." We've heard from the pages of the New Testament about the principles necessary in identifying goals worth following. This weekend we explore the great challenge of dedication - how far will you go, how much will you give in pursuit of this God-guided life? Join us in worship for the conclusion to our s...
Who are your goals about? Of course we make goals for ourselves and families, but God''s work in our lives broadens the scope. How can my goals take others into consideration? What would my life look like if I was oriented toward the care of my neighbor? How can I live a life that brings others closer to Jesus? Join us Sunday as we explore the role of consideration in our journey through Good Goals: Life Guided by God&apo...
There are a lot of competing factors for our attention and devotion in life. If we allow any of one of them to eclipse the central role our relationship with Jesus has for us, we run the risk of constant anxiety and worry because each of them will ultimately fail us. This world is full of things that will eventually pass away, but God gives us the One that will never fail - His everlasting Son. Join us as we dive deeper into Good ...
Getting after a goal can be tough. What if I don't feel like it? What if there are habits or mindsets that get in the way? In 1 Corinthians, the apostle Paul gives insight into our relationship with Jesus - that He is the One who has redeemed and paid for us! This fact, which reveals our purpose as temples of the Spirit, answers the toughness of goal-getting. No longer living for "just me," I am free to pursue the li...
New Year’s is full of opportunity and potential - will you make this one count? Do you have a resolution that will change things for the better? On Sunday we are hearing the famous story of the Wise Men and will take a lesson from them about how to approach these kinds of “restart” seasons. Join as we kick off our 2024 preaching calendar with Good Goals: Life Guided by God’s Word!
Imagine having a heart-to-heart with two pastors who have wisdom to share about life, friendships, family, and the power of encouragement. That's exactly what you'll get with Pastors John Karolus and Scott Seidler in this episode of Valley Chat. This soul-stirring conversation unravels the importance of male friendships, the role of family encouragement, and the profound power of sincere conversations in sustaining your s...
Join us this season for our series "Advent-ually": Adventually. What a great descriptor of the blue season of the Church year before Christmas. A mash up of Advent, the season, and eventually, the adverb, and the outcome is a great summary of “the hopes and fears of all the years [which] are met in Thee [Christ] tonight.” Join us as we delight in a new found word-friend, becoming oriented more keenly toward Christmas and ...
Adventually. What a great descriptor of the blue season of the Church year before Christmas. A mash up of Advent, the season, and eventually, the adverb, and the outcome is a great summary of “the hopes and fears of all the years [which] are met in Thee [Christ] tonight.” Join us as we delight in a new found word-friend, becoming oriented more keenly toward Christmas and CHRISTMAS [the Last Day when Christ comes again].
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