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

Lectionary C, Advent 1

"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.  

We encourage you to watch "Baggage" by the SkitGuys along with listening to this message:  https://skitguys.com/videos/baggage-skit

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

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

Jeremiah 33:14-16

The Old Testament Reading for the Last Sunday of the Church Year takes us to the incredible book of Isaiah, in chapter 51.  This section of God's Word is beautiful and it has direct parallels to what the Holy Spirit moved Paul to write in His letter to the churches in Rome and Corinth.  We are saved by Grace... the only righteousness we have in us has been gifted to us by the Father through Jesus.  He has turned all our "have-to's" into "get to's"

SOTV Sunday Message - "Righteous, Salvation - Forever" - Isaiah 51:1-6 - 11/24/24

1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

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.