Shawnee Hills Baptist Church

Kenny Estep

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Christianity
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May 24

Remember Me

The sermon centers on the sacred duty of remembrance, emphasizing that the Lord's Supper is not a ritual but a living memorial to Christ's sacrificial love, humility, and victory over death. It calls the church to return to the core of the gospel—Jesus as the sole hero, whose betrayal, crucifixion, and resurrection are the foundation of salvation, grace, and eternal hope. Drawing from the Corinthian church's failure to honor this sacred moment through division and self-centeredness, the message warns against allowing cultural distractions, personal pride, or worldly busyness to eclipse the central truth: Christ's grace is sufficient, His forgiveness is complete, and His return is certain. The preacher urges believers to daily remember Christ's sacrifice, not as a mere tradition, but as a transformative act of faith that reorients the heart toward humility, unity, and eternal perspective, culminating in a call to faith for all who have not yet trusted in Him.

32 min
May 17

From Maniac to Missionary

The sermon centers on Jesus' transformative power demonstrated in the healing of a man possessed by Legion, a graphic portrayal of spiritual bondage and radical renewal. Through the vivid narrative of a man once out of control, living in tombs and tormented by demons, the message underscores that no condition—no matter how dire or entrenched—is beyond the reach of Christ's authority. Jesus does not flee from brokenness but enters the mess with sovereign power, confronting demonic forces not through force but through divine authority, ultimately restoring the man to wholeness, identity, and purpose. The transformed man, once a symbol of despair, becomes a missionary, testifying to God's mighty work—a call to all believers to embrace their new identity in Christ and share their testimony as evidence of divine transformation. The sermon challenges the church to move beyond superficial decisions and cultural Christianity, urging a return to authentic discipleship, surrender, and bold witness rooted in the life-changing power of Jesus alone.

31 min
May 13

Do I have a Plan for Growth

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58 min
May 10

Mothers Day

Motherhood, though imperfect and often painful, serves as a divine mirror reflecting God's tender, sacrificial, and unwavering love—revealed throughout Scripture in maternal imagery from Isaiah's comfort to Jesus' longing for Jerusalem like a mother hen. The sermon emphasizes that earthly motherhood, while not divine, points to God's faithful, compassionate, and protective character, especially in moments of grief, longing, or brokenness, where His grace surpasses all human failure. It calls listeners to honor mothers not for their perfection but for the glimpse they offer of God's agape love, which is demonstrated most profoundly in Christ's death for sinners while they were still unrighteous. Ultimately, the message redirects attention from human performance to the gospel: God's redeeming love, offered freely through faith in Jesus, is the only love that fully satisfies the deepest longings of the heart.

28 min
May 3

Follow Me

Following Jesus is not a sporadic religious routine but a radical, lifelong commitment to imitate His character, embrace His mission, and surrender to His will with a servant's heart. The sermon emphasizes that true discipleship requires leaving behind comfort, identity, and self-reliance—symbolized by the fishermen abandoning their nets—to walk in obedience, even when it demands sacrifice and uncertainty. It calls believers to move beyond religious rituals and intellectual knowledge toward a transformative, experiential relationship with Christ, learning from Him, living like Him, and focusing on personal obedience rather than judging others. The message underscores that discipleship is not about maintaining tradition or personal preference, but about being conformed to Christ's image through daily surrender, service, and faithfulness, even in suffering, as exemplified by the early apostles and martyrs who followed Jesus without reservation.

39 min
Apr 26

Who Can This Be?

This sermon centers on the transformative revelation of Jesus' divine sovereignty amid life's storms, using the biblical account of Jesus calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee as a lens. It emphasizes that storms are not signs of divine abandonment but often result from faithful obedience to Christ's call, revealing His authority over creation and inviting deeper trust in His control. The disciples' fear and panic, despite Jesus' presence, highlight a common human struggle: misplaced faith that focuses on circumstances rather than the sovereign Lord, leading to spiritual disorientation. The sermon challenges believers to shift their gaze from the storm to Jesus, recognizing that true faith is not measured by its quantity but by its proper location—anchored in God's character, not in human effort or understanding. Ultimately, it calls the church to cultivate a reverential awe of God, to rest in His sovereignty, and to grow in the wisdom of knowing Christ not just as a teacher or miracle-worker, but as the Lord of all creation who commands even the wind and waves.

36 min
Apr 22

Seeking the Opportunity For Discipleship

The sermon centers on the biblical call to make disciples by recognizing and responding to divine opportunities in everyday life, illustrated through Philip's encounter with the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8. It emphasizes that these opportunities are not random but divinely orchestrated, requiring sensitivity to the Holy Spirit, availability, immediate obedience, and spiritual preparedness. The preacher calls believers to cultivate a lifestyle of attentiveness to God's leading, prioritizing faithfulness over convenience, and embracing the responsibility to share the gospel with courage and readiness. Rooted in the example of Jesus and the early church, the message affirms that discipleship is a lifelong, Spirit-empowered mission that transforms both the disciple and the discipler, with eternal rewards for those who remain faithful to Christ's command.

43 min
Apr 19

Take Heed how you Hear

The sermon centers on the transformative power of hearing and obeying the Word of God, illustrated through Jesus' parable of the sower. It emphasizes that true hearing is not merely auditory but involves spiritual receptivity, where the Word takes root in a heart committed to obedience. The parable reveals four responses to the Word—hardened, shallow, distracted, and fruitful—highlighting that only those who receive it with a noble and good heart and act on it bear lasting fruit. The preacher underscores that spiritual understanding is granted to those who seek truth, while hardness of heart leads to concealment, and warns that mere attendance or knowledge without obedience renders the Word ineffective. Ultimately, the call is to take heed how we hear, for obedience to what we already know opens the door to deeper revelation, and true discipleship is marked by faithfulness, fruit-bearing, and a life shaped by Scripture and the Holy Spirit.

33 min

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Creator

Kenny Estep
Years Active

2017 - 2026
Episodes

100
Rating

Clean
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