Receive the Grace of Jesus and be moved by the Spirit to change through the Power of God's Word.  Weekly we will post Pastor John David's Sunday morning messages from Shepherd of the Valley Church in West Des Moines, IA.

SOTV Sunday Messages

Isaiah

Join Pastor John David and Shepherd of The Valley as we "Sing With the Exiles" in this message series on Isaiah 40-55.

Singing With The Exiles Message Series

"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

Listen to Pastor John David's message at SOTV in West Des Moines, IA based on 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10:
Ash Wednesday is the entry into Lent.  This day we enter into a season of repentance, responding to God's call to be real with Him.  Jesus followers are not to disguise how we feel or lie about the mistakes we have made.  Instead, we are called to bring them to the foot of the cross together and experience the joy of forgiveness together.

Ash Wednesday Message - Feb 22, 2023 - SOTV

Holy Week devotional reflections with Pastor John David of Shepherd of the Valley Church on the Suffering Servant of Isaiah 50, 52, and 53.

Isaiah 50:4 - 11

Isaiah 52:13 - 53:5

Isaiah 53:6 - 12

Daily Devotions with Pastor John David Mull of Shepherd of The Valley on the three-year Lectionary Readings. Lectionary B, Advent 1.

Isaiah 64:1 - 9

Daily Devotions with Pastor John David Mull of Shepherd of The Valley on the three-year Lectionary Readings. Lectionary B, Advent 2.

Isaiah 40:1 - 11

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 43, we find that God says we are precious in His eyes.  Listen and believe!

SOTV Lent 1 Message - "Precious in My Eyes" - Isaiah 43:1-7 - 3/9/25

Join Pastor John David and Shepherd of The Valley as we "Sing With the Exiles" in this message series on Isaiah 40-55.  This Ash Wednesday we learn how Jesus became less than nothing to make us God's Children... We are loved!

SOTV Ash Wed Message - "God Has a Word for That" - Isaiah 41:14-17 - 3/5/25

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 44, we find that God declares that He always finishes the job... His Son has overcome for us and He still bears the marks.  Now, we belong to Him... marked in baptism as belonging to the Lord. Listen and believe!

SOTV Lent 2 Message - "Marked" - Isaiah 44:1-5 - 3/16/25

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 45, we find that God doesn't do the things we would... but that is Good News.  His way brings forgiveness, healing, and resurrection in Jesus! Listen and believe!

SOTV Lent 3 Message - "Breaking Down the Gates" - Isaiah 45:1-8 - 3/23/25

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

Join Pastor John David and Shepherd of The Valley as we "Sing With the Exiles" in this message series on Isaiah 40-55. In chapters 52 -53, we find that our God Father & Son gave absolutely everything for us.  We discover He never asks anything of us until He has given everything for us. 

SOTV Good Friday Message - "The Iniquity of Us All" - Isaiah 52:13-53:12 - 4/18/25

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.