Join Pastor John David and Shepherd of The Valley as we "Sing With the Exiles" in this message series on Isaiah 40-55. In chapter 48, we find that many of the people of Israel had gotten comfortable in a basement called Babylon and did not respond to God's call to "Get out!"  We, all too often, do the same thing... we become comfortable in this world and begin to look just like it.  We are saved by grace in Jesus and are now citizens of the Kingdom of God.  Let's live like it!

SOTV Lent 4 Message - "Get Out" - Isaiah 48:17-22 - 3/30/25

Jesus has overcome for us.  He gives us grace free of charge, though it cost Him and the Father everything.  Now, we are called to follow Him... but, following can be costly.  Are you ready?  Hear from Kayla Martin who grew up at SOTV and is now serving Jesus training others to share His Good News.

SOTV Message Third Sunday After Pentecost C - "The Cost of Following" - Luke 9:51-62 - 6/29/25

As followers of Christ, we are only alone when we make ourselves alone.  Jesus has overcome for us... In Christ we are children of God.  We belong to a huge family of faith.  We have a family that will walk this journey with us... to help us carry our burdens when we are weak.  You are Never Alone!

SOTV Message Fourth Sunday After Pentecost C - "Never Alone" - Galatians 6:1-2 - 7/6/25

How do we live in this broken world.  How are we, as God's people, to respond to things like school shootings and the assassination/martyrdom of Charlie Kirk?  Let's turn to the Good Shepherd and see what He has to say.  Maybe its time we respond to His grace by giving up our "fat" ways and living in response to His love.

SOTV Message Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost C - "Sheepish" - Ezekiel 34:11-24 - 9/14/25

God has equipped each and every one of us to work together to take ground for Christ and settle it by the Power of the Holy Spirit.  God says you are gifted... so you are.

SOTV Message Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost C - "You Are Gifted" - Ephesians 4:7-16 - 9/21/25

Sometimes, God says woe to us.  He tells us, His children, to stop. Stop what we are doing because He has a better path and plan for us in Jesus.

SOTV Message Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost C - "Woe to Y'all" - Amos 6:1-7 - 9/28/25

For four weeks we will be exploring the Vision God has given to SOTV.  This week we are looking at our Mission... One Family following One Shepherd... Welcome to the Journey.

SOTV Message - Welcome to the Journey Series - "A Whole Family Journey" - John 10:14-18 - 10/5/25

For four weeks we will be exploring the Vision God has given to SOTV. This week we are looking at our Values... They answer the question, "Why do we do what we do?"

SOTV Message - SOTV Vision Series - "What Do We Treasure?" - Romans 12:1-13 - 10/12/25

For four weeks we will be exploring the Vision God has given to SOTV. This week we are looking at our Measures... They answer the question, "How do we know if we are doing it?"

SOTV Message - SOTV Vision Series - "3 Dimensional Life" - Luke 6:12-19 - 10/26/25

For four weeks we will be exploring the Vision God has given to SOTV. This week we are looking at our Strategy... They answer the question, "How do we do it?"

SOTV Message - SOTV Vision Series - "This is Church" - Matthew 28:18-20 - 10/19/25

Daily Devotions and Weekly Messages from God's Word with John David Mull - Christ-follower, husband, and father.  Pastor of Shepherd of the Valley Church in West Des Moines, IA.

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