Sermons on A True Shepherd:

The Way Is Given

Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2016

Jesus came that we may have an open door to the throne of our Father in Heaven. He is the Way, the Truth and the Life. Now we need not a temple in Jerusalem or Mt. Gerazim. We are his temple and we must worship him in Spirit and in Truth.

The Way is Given Sunday, March 27, 2016 – Easter The Sabbath was dawning over Israel but there was a sadness that filled the hearts of many on this day. According to the Law of Moses, this was to be a day of rest from their labors and a time of being refreshed and getting prepared for the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayerful Response To The Senseless Shootings In Parkland, Florida

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Feb 16, 2018

Obviously, this is more a prayer than a sermon. It is inspired during a time of prayer and meditation and worthy of sharing.

" But, O Lord of hosts, You who judge righteously, Testing the mind and the heart, Let me see Your vengeance on them, For to You I have revealed my cause." Jeremiah 11:20 "Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, 'Vengeance is Mine, I will repay.' says ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Cleanses The Temple Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 26, 2015

Jesus' cleansing of the temple in Luke 19:45-48 shows us his anger and prophetic denunciation of distorted worship.

Scripture The final section in The Gospel of Luke begins at Luke 19:28. Luke described Jesus’ final week on earth, and began with his triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday (19:28-40). As Jesus drew near the city of Jerusalem he burst into tears and wept over the city because of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:45-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Psalm 6 - A Sleepless Conscience Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 1, 2015

This message keys in on the necessity of confession and repentance of sin.

A SLEEPLESS CONSCIENCE TEXT: Psalm 6:1-10 Psalms 6:1-10 KJV To the chief Musician on Neginoth upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David. O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure. [2] Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wake Up Church, Wake Up Christians, Wake Up America! Series

Contributed by Terry Campbell-Lebendig on Nov 4, 2015

A comparison of the Lack in the Churches of Revelation to the Churches of Today

Are our Churches in America asleep or indifferent and why are some wasting away while others flourishing? Is it Apathy or Ignorance? Scripture says: “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Two Cents Worth

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 10, 2015

Using the story of the widow's mite, we learn just how much "two cents" is worth.

I find it interesting identifying the origin of popular words and phrases. No less so that the phrase many of us have often used, “But, that’s just my two cents.” Where did that phrase come from? Depending upon where one searches for the answer, we would discover that the English ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Methodist

Abiding In His Love.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 17, 2021

When we abide in Jesus the true vine, not only do we dwell in His love, but we also partake of His joy.

ABIDING IN HIS LOVE. John 15:9-17. When a Christian is going through trials it may not be some temporal judgment for some particular sin, but rather that the Lord is testing them for their own improvement (Romans 5:3-5). Will we keep His commandments in the face of trials, and go on abiding in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Disciplined Living Sermon I: Comes Naturally To Mature Believers Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 3, 2020

In times of anti-Christian sentiment in our society, let us ask God to grant us the strength to exercise Christian disciplines to do the right things for the right reasons.

DISCIPLINED LIVING COMES NATURALLY TO MATURE BELIEVERS Long ago the psalmist said poetically what you and I have learned as the years have gone by: “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Religion Weighed And Found Wanting

Contributed by Dotun Jegede on Jun 9, 2020

Man has been called a religious animal. The Encyclopedia of religion and ethics lists hundreds of ways in which men have tried to satisfy their religious longings and feelings.

Man has been called a religious animal. The Encyclopedia of religion and ethics lists hundreds of ways in which men have tried to satisfy their religious longings and feelings. They have worshipped the sun, moon, stars, animals, trees, human: earth, fire, and water: idols of wood, stone, and tree; ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:19-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Valentine's Day 2021

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 13, 2021

This message is about love - not how the love the is generally expressed on Valentine's Day, but how it should be lived daily in the lives of Christians. If we love the way we are commanded to, the purchasing of a gift would never be needed to prove our love - it would be a bonus.

Valentine’s Day 2021 Scripture: John 3:16; First John 4:8 & 16; First Corinthians 13 Good morning New Light. Today is February 14 and I want to wish my darling wife, Nikki, my daughters, my grand-daughter and each one of you a very happy Valentine’s Day. Now, why don’t you take a moment to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, John 3:16, 1 John 4:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whose Report Do We Believe?

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Oct 11, 2020

We are called to believe in one report only and not to shift from one report to another report.

We are all living in a time that is so unpredictable. There are so many things going on that wants to shake our faith and trust in God. Like in the days of Noah when the earth was flooded with rain because the earth was corrupt - Genesis 7. God had to wipe from the face of the earth every living ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2, Acts 10:22, Romans 3:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Christian Is... A Disciple Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 11, 2015

Some commandments true disciples obey (Material adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is... God's Answer to Man's Question, chapter 2, pgs. 25-34)

HoHum: Brian Jones tells the story of one elderly gentleman who came forward and was baptized. This older gentleman lived alone. After one service Brian and his family invited this elderly man out to eat. Turns out that this elderly man was soon going on vacation to Florida. The man was excited ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Key To Happiness And Eternal Life

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 12, 2015

Our attitude as children of God must centre on a life that is lived in him. In return for his sacrifice we need to make good use of the opportunities Christ sends our way.

The scene in Mark 8:27-38 is the climax of the first half of Mark’s Gospel. This first half focuses on miracles and gradually reveals Jesus as the Messiah. The second half explains the nature of that Messiahship and has far more teaching and far fewer miracles. Caesarea Philippi was located ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Anglican

Strong And Able Men And Women

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 14, 2019

STRONG AND TRUE ABLE MEN are like diamond for the Vineyard of God. We need more of them!

Message preached at the Leadership Training AIC FIRE CAMP/ MAY 8-11, 2019 VENUE: SHILOH REVIVAL CHURCH, HYDERABAD Preached by Sis Bala Samson (Co-leader of the Church, Preacher, Teacher, Principal & Writer) THEME: STRONG & ABLE MEN/WOMEN FOR GOD! Jethro Counsels Moses Exodus ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Missions Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 11, 2019

Mission is nothing but helping one another to live a healthy, blessed life. First mission is to introduce Christ as savior then to see that person lives with all sufficiency and helping that person to overcome economic crises and other physical needs. Helping to the poor is another mission.

Text: Acts 11:23-30 Theme: GIVE TO MISSIONS Mission is nothing but helping one another to live a healthy, blessed life. First mission is to introduce Christ as savior to somebody and the second mission is to see that person lives with all sufficiency and helping that person to overcome economic ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:23-30

Denomination: Methodist