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Sunday morning sermons from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Old Bridge, NJ. Each week Pastor Phil shares a practical and relevant message from the Bible. Our vision at Good Shepherd is to KNOW Jesus, GROW as His followers, and GO out as missionaries into the world.
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We have heard what Fox News and CNN have had to say about Coronavirus. We have heard what Facebook has to say about Coronavirus. We have heard what our co-workers, family members, and friends have had to say about Coronavirus. Pastor Phil shared what God’s Word has to say about Coronavirus. How does a believer […]
Read Coronavirus: How Do We Respond?, on Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Old Bridge, NJ's website.
Forgiveness is messy. Forgiveness is difficult. It is difficult to offer forgiveness when we have been hurt. It is also difficult to ask for forgiveness when we have hurt others. In this message, Pastor Phil offers counsel from God’s Word on seeking forgiveness from others. Today’s reading is Psalm 51.
Read Messy: Owning My Sin, on Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Old Bridge, NJ's website.
We have reached the conclusion of the Philippians message series. In this section, Paul shares the secret of contentment. It does not come from anything outside of us. Contentment is an inside job. It is Christ Jesus who gives me the strength to bear all things! Today’s reading is Philippians 4:10-23.
Read Philippians: Contentment, on Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Old Bridge, NJ's website.
We are nearing the end of the Philippians message series as we enter the last chapter of Paul’s letter. In today’s reading, Paul encourages the Philippians to rejoice continually and repeatedly. As we come to the Lord in prayer, we bring not only our worries and concerns, but also our praise and thanksgiving. Today’s reading […]
Read Philippians: Joy in the Lord, on Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Old Bridge, NJ's website.
A big theme in Philippians is “the mind”. The way we think informs what we do. Our actions follow our thoughts. In Philippians 3:12-21, Paul encourages us to look ahead and not get stuck in past regret or success. Believe God for a better future as you walk the path he has set.
Read Philippians: Looking Ahead, on Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Old Bridge, NJ's website.
Today we look at Philippians 3:1-11. Here Paul encourages the Philippians to keep the first things first. He reminds them that all the things we do for God are not a credit to us. What is first and most important is what Jesus has done for us. Everything we do for God is because of […]
Read Philippians: First Things First, on Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Old Bridge, NJ's website.
Deacon Steve Weiss shares today’s message. Timothy and Epaphroditus are two servants that are highlighted in Philippians 2:19-30. They are examples for us in how they discovered joy through selfless service. Steve also shares his own joy in serving the Lord.
Read Philippians: Service, on Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Old Bridge, NJ's website.
Two essential qualities for a follower of Jesus are love and humility. Humility is something that is easy to ask for, but difficult to receive. But it is humility that unlocks the door to the joyful and abundant life that God desires for us. In today’s message, we explore Philippians 2:1-18.
Read Philippians: Humility, on Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Old Bridge, NJ's website.
he Apostle Paul finds himself in prison when he writes the letter to the Philippians. But he rejoices in the good that God brought from his difficult circumstances. We will encounter suffering in the world. Everyone has problems. But God gives us faith and hope to confront the challenges. And when we face our challenges […]
Read Philippians: Joy in Suffering, on Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Old Bridge, NJ's website.
We will be looking at the Book of Philippians during January and February. Today, Pastor Phil challenges us to go deeper with this book and gives us an introduction to get started. Our prayer for this series is that 1) our love would grow more and more. 2) we would increase in knowledge and discernment. […]
Read Intro to Philippians, on Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Old Bridge, NJ's website.
Life does not always go as planned. We may be faced with more than we can bear. But it is never more than God can bear. He always has a plan and purpose in spite of the pain.
Read Pain, Plan, Purpose, on Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Old Bridge, NJ's website.
The Declaration of Independence says that all men are entitled to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Life and liberty seem doable. But the writers of the Declaration tell us that happiness is not so certain. It is a pursuit. Our world is looking for joy. But joy is not easily found. We live […]
Read Joy to the World, on Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Old Bridge, NJ's website.
The final days leading up to Christmas can feel rushed and hurried. The reality is that many of our days feel rushed and hurried. It is not a good feeling to have. When we are rushed, our relationship, health, and overall well-being suffer. In this message, Pastor Phil addresses why we are often so hurried […]
Read Giving Up Christmas: The Last Minute Rush, on Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Old Bridge, NJ's website.
Christmas is the season of giving. We all strive to be a bit more generous during this time of the year. But in our striving to be a bit more generous we often find ourselves worn out, exhausted, and in debt. In this message, Pastor Phil encourages us to consider the what, the when, and […]
Read Giving Up Christmas: Christmas is For-Giving, on Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Old Bridge, NJ's website.
This new series on Giving Up Christmas is all about giving up the Christmas on display in the big box store. It is letting go of the non-essentials so that we might fully experience the presence of Jesus. It is through Jesus we experience joy and hope that the commercialized Christmas promises but fails to […]
Read Giving Up Christmas: Christmas Presence, on Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Old Bridge, NJ's website.
We end the church year today with the story of the crucifixion. It is all about the cross. Jesus was the most significant person in history. And the cross is the most significant event. There were those who scoffed at Jesus and the cross. And there were those who wept over their sin and asked […]
View this update, CrossRoads, on Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Old Bridge, NJ's website.
In today’s lesson, Jesus describes desperate times. His language is vivid and apocalyptic. There is no doubt that there are horrific events that take place in this world and in our lives. It is easy to be given to fear. And too often we live in fear and make our choices based on that fear. […]
View this update, Fear < Less, on Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Old Bridge, NJ's website.
Humility is a key characteristic to be used by God. Few would argue that anyone was used more powerfully by God than Moses. Moses was described in Scriptures as the most humble man on earth. It was Moses’ humility that made him available to lead the Israelites out of slavery. And it is humility that […]
View this update, Humility To Be Used By God, on Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Old Bridge, NJ's website.
Deacon Steve Weiss shared this week’s message to celebrate All Saints Day. The text for this week is Luke 6:43-49.
View this update, My Story, on Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Old Bridge, NJ's website.
It is Reformation Sunday. Today we celebrate the Reformation that began when Martin Luther nailed the 95 Theses on the Wittenberg Church doors. The Reformation helps us remember how we are made right with God. We clutter our lives with different ways we try to make ourselves right with him. But the way we are […]
View this update, Grace Alone, Faith Alone, Scripture Alone, on Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Old Bridge, NJ's website.
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