Good Shepherd New York

Shauna invites us into a conversation about two visions of power: one that commodifies, objectifies, and dehumanizes, and one that gives freedom and dignity—the way of Jesus.

Jesus encourages his disciples to put his teaching into practice and to prepare for a peace that requires imagination.

Jesus gives a new command to love one another in the face of betrayal, abandonment and death. The empty seat at the Last Supper prompts us to consider who is missing at our tables or perhaps who is missing us?

In this sermon Pastor Michael explores the powerful inclusive message intrinsic to Jesus' actions and the mesmerizing metaphor of the hands of God

Sometimes Easter isn't about joy, sometimes we find ourselves unable to shout "Alleluia." Well, the early church didn't feel so great about the Resurrection either. And when worse came to worse, they realized that Easter was less about feeling happy and more about fishing from Caesar's lake and setting a new table of thanksgiving where all are welcomed and fed.

What happens when you tell a single story about a person and it defines them? “Doubting Thomas,” that’s what. In this message, Jonathan Merritt reexamines the post-resurrection narrative in John 20 with fresh eyes.

Pastor Michael explores how the risen Christ is experienced in places of ambiguity and vulnerability bringing hope and healing.

On this Palm Sunday, David Gungor explores the themes of Jesus' triumphal entry in Jerusalem.

What does it mean to trust God's provision for our life? AJ Sherrill, lead pastor of Mars Hill church, explores what it means to see God's provision and care in the context of our daily bread.

Shauna Niequist invites us to consider the ways in which we see glimpses of ourselves in the three characters of the parable—in the younger son’s rejection of the father’s love, but also his humility, the elder son’s loyalty, but also entitlement and deal-making, and the father’s compassion, affection, and generosity.

“Repentance” is about meaningful change, but how does this work? Pastor Michael explores the process of construction, deconstruction and reconstruction through the lens of our gospel story.

How do we respond when we feel threatened? Pastor Michael reflects on how these two images used by Jesus connect with our struggle against white supremacy today.

Pastor Michael Rudzena explores the temptation of Christ on the 1st Sunday of Lent and invites us to consider how we can de-center the voices in our lives that undermine divine love.

Is the goal of spirituality ecstatic moments of wonder? How is spirituality good for our world? On Transfiguration Sunday, pastor Michael explores the significance of this story for a spirituality for the 21st century.

What does it mean to love our enemies? How do we do it? Why should we do it? In this sermon Drew Jackson examines this most challenging command of Jesus through the witness of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life.