Matthew

"Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy." - Matthew 5:7
God's mercy is for you, regardless of who you are, where you've been or what you've done.  His mercy can move you to unload the heavy burden of resentment toward those who have wronged you.  

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The Unbearable Weight of No Mercy - Matthew 5:7

"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." -Matthew 5:8

Only the pure in heart get to see God... I've got no shot!  Unless, a pure heart isn't something I earn, but instead a gift from God.  Listen to Pastor John David's message on this beatitude and hear what it takes to receive a pure heart and how God can rescue you from your pain, shame, and regret.

The Pure in Heart - Matthew 5:8

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they be called sons of God." -Matthew 5:9

Want to be a Peacemaker?... Share what you have been, are, and will be given... Jesus. Listen to Pastor John David's message on this beatitude and hear how the Holy Spirit is ready to work through you to bring the Peace of Christ, which you have been given, even to those who have wronged you.

Peace Maker - Matthew 5:9 - SOTV Message 2-12-23

"Blessed are the those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." -Matthew 5:10

God makes many promises to us and he is true to each and every one.  He says we are His children because of His mercy through Jesus Christ, His Son.  Salvation is a promise... a free gift from God.  He also promises that when we follow Christ, we will suffer in this very broken world.  How do you feel about that?  Dig into God's Word with Pastor John David today.

The Great Cost of Discipleship - Matthew 5:10-11 - SOTV Message 2-19-23

There are many things about our Three-in-One God that are mysterious and that is a good thing.  What is clear though, is that He loves you and has done everything to save you and have a relationship with you.  He says you are worthy to carry His name to this broken world... And if God says it, then it must be true.  Listen to this Trinity Message from Pastor John David Mull of Shepherd of the Valley Church in West Des Moines, IA.

SOTV Trinity Message - 6/4/23 - Matthew 28:16-20

Daily Devotions with Pastor John David Mull of Shepherd of The Valley on the three-year Lectionary Readings. Lectionary A, Proper 27.

Matthew 25:1 - 13

Daily Devotions with Pastor John David Mull of Shepherd of The Valley on the three-year Lectionary Readings. Lectionary A, Proper 28.

Matthew 25:14 - 30

The door is wide open... Through our Savior Jesus Christ, the Father invites us into His family with an unending supply of Grace.  In the Parable of the Ten Virgins, Jesus encourages us, as Children of God, to live ready for His return.  He also supplies all we need to be ready... forgiveness, hope, love in Word and Sacrament.  Receive, and be ready.

SOTV Sunday Message 11/12/23 - "The Midnight Cry" - Matthew 25:1-13

Daily Devotions with Pastor John David Mull of Shepherd of The Valley on the three-year Lectionary Readings. Lectionary B, Christmas Eve.

Matthew 1:18-25

Daily Devotions with Pastor John David Mull of Shepherd of The Valley on the three-year Lectionary Readings. Lectionary C, Festival of St. Matthew.

Matthew 9:9-13

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.