I AM: The Good Shepherd | Rev. Jennifer Veres-Schrecengost

Summary

The sermon explores Jesus's metaphorical "I am the good shepherd" statement from the Gospel of John, focusing on Lent as a season of spiritual hunger and Jesus as the ultimate source of fulfillment. Drawing on Augustine's famous prayer about restless hearts, the message emphasizes Christ's sacrificial love, intimate knowledge of his followers, and willingness to lay down his life for those in his care. The practical takeaway invites listeners to recognize that only Jesus can truly satisfy the deepest longings of the human heart, urging a recommitment to seeking and knowing him during the Lenten season.