In this episode, we sit with one of the most honest and healing realities of the Christian journey: sometimes the deepest wounds don't come from enemies—but from those assigned to protect us.

Drawing from John chapter 10 and the story of the man born blind (John 9), this sermon unpacks Jesus' response to isolation, misuse of authority, and spiritual abandonment. When gatekeepers fail—whether in leadership, institutions, family, or even the church—Jesus reveals Himself as the Good Shepherd who gives life abundantly.

• Key themes explored:Isolation caused by failed protectors
• Deconstructing false sources of security
• Devious deeds and illegitimate authority
• Jesus as the only Door to life
• Belonging before behavior
• Shielding your faith by hearing His voice
• Jesus as our Dedicated Defender who lays down His life
• Jesus as the Determined Deliverer who gathers the scattered
• One flock. One Shepherd. A call to unity.

This episode is both a warning and a comfort—calling us to fix our eyes on Jesus, anchor our identity in Him, and journey together as a community that gathers rather than scatters.

🙌 About Us

Baptist Community Church is a young and growing church plant of the Zambia Baptist Association (ZBA), located in the heart of Meanwood Kwamwena, Lusaka.

📖 Our Mission

We seek to glorify God by making disciples, leading people into authentic worship and reaching out with God's love to individuals, couples, families, communities and nations abroad. Our foundation is the word of God and biblical fellowship.

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