Glory to the Shepherd, Not the Sheep
March 2, 2025
Pastor Chris Oswald
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The three sermons immediately preceding this one in the preaching schedule.
Feb 9, 2025
Jesus draws clear lines revealing that there are only two sides in spiritual reality—light or darkness, freedom or slavery, children of God or children of the devil—and our longing for his return reveals which side we truly occupy.
Feb 16, 2025
Human beings exist to display the works of God, and therefore suffering's primary purpose is not punishment for sin but an opportunity to showcase God's faithfulness, power, and grace to a watching world.
Feb 23, 2025
March 2 · This sermon
Glory to the Shepherd, Not the Sheep
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Providence Community Church
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# Providence Community Church A church preaching expository sermons through the books of the Bible. ## Sermons - [Eternal Divergence (John 8:12-59, 2025-02-09)](/ProvidenceLenexa/sermons/2025/02/eternal-divergence) - [Suffering is a Showcase for God (2025-02-16)](/ProvidenceLenexa/sermons/2025/02/suffering-is-a-showcase-for-god) - [The Good Shepherd (2025-02-23)](/ProvidenceLenexa/sermons/2025/02/the-good-shepherd) - [Glory to the Shepherd, Not the Sheep (2025-03-02)](/ProvidenceLenexa/sermons/2025/03/glory-to-the-shepherd-not-the-sheep) ## About - [About the church](/about) - [Plan a visit](/visit)
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