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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Baa Baa Black Sheep Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 29, 2011
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    Psychologists refer to the trait of not wanting someone to be part of their "flock" the "Black Sheep Effect". Jesus could have told His parable using a black sheep (because the sinners He worked with were that), but He didn’t. Were there reasons why He di

    OPEN: (This is a video of a 3 yr old girl “reading” the story of the lost sheep. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QIhNBzK6dQ Begin at 31 sec mark. Quit at 3 minutes) In keeping with this idea of children’s stories, I want to share with you a children’s song about sheep. Sing along is you know the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    03 The Sheep Need A Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 28, 2011
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    The names of God are found throughout Ps. 23 giving a picture of who our Shepherd really is

    TIME Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011 “Hubble Finds Granddaddy of Ancient Galaxies” — about 13.2 billion light-years away — is a magnificent red blob that was recently discovered by the Hubble Space Telescope. -Organisms microscopic in size, hundreds, even thousands, can be found ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Shepherds Watched The Sheep By Night

    Contributed by James May on Dec 9, 2012
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    What significance do the shepherds of Bethlehem have to us today?

    Shepherds Watched The Sheep By Night Sunday, December 9, 2012 By Rev. James May Luke 2:8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. Luke 2:9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lessons From The Sheep Pen

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014
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    The Bible compares us to sheep. We all tend to wander and need a Shepherd. As sheep in God's pasture, choose well who you listen to and follow. The Good Shepherd leads us faithfully, firmly, yet lovingly.

    Lessons from the Sheep Pen Intro: [Play youtube clip of crazy sheep sounds] -Yes, the Bible really does compare us to sheep. But as crazy as what you’ve just heard sounds, it is nothing compared to the craziness that comes from people, whether out of their mouths or out of their lives. 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Gary Smith avatar

    The Good Shepherd And The Lost Sheep Series

    Contributed by Gary Smith on Nov 23, 2013
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    This message talks about Jesus and how He is the Savior that came to seek and to save the lost.

    “The Good Shepherd and the Lost Sheep” TEXT: Luke 15:1-7 (Verses 3-7 Main Focus) Luke 15:1-7 (KJV) 1 Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. 2 And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them. 3 And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    Shepherdless Sheep And Full Fields Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 24, 2013
     | 8,252 views

    Jesus always taught by personal example and by giving contemporary examples. He uses two pictures to show 2 needs in the Kingdom of God.

    Defenseless Sheep and Full Fields Matthew 9:35-38 Matthew 9:35: “Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lost Sheep - Luke 15

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 25, 2013
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    Message about winning the lost. The church should be prepared enough to be left and go out and get the lost.

    Title: Lost Sheep – Ministry Theme: To show the importance of moving out and doing ministry. Text: Luke 15 Offering Scripture: Proverbs 11:24-25 There is one who scatters, and yet increases all the more, and there is one who withholds what is justly due, and yet it results only in want. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Darren Felarise avatar

    The Bleating Of Sheep & The Lowing Of Oxen

    Contributed by Darren Felarise on Oct 18, 2008
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    Sometimes we’re not totally obedient to the Lord, & we try to hide our sin, but God has a way of bringing it to the surface.

    1 Sam 15:1-3; 7-9; 13-14 15 Samuel also said to Saul, "The Lord sent me to anoint you king over His people, over Israel. Now therefore, heed the voice of the words of the Lord. 2 Thus says the Lord of hosts: ’I will punish Amalek for what he did to Israel, how he ambushed him on the way when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Clayton Beck avatar

    Shepherd, Sheep, Ears And Feet

    Contributed by Clayton Beck on Jan 15, 2009
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    Sheep follow the Shepherd

    05/04/08 Shepherd,Sheep…Ears & Feet… John 10:23 And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon’s porch. 24 Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly. 25 Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wilson Oshorakpor avatar

    The Shepherd And His Sheep (2) Series

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Mar 1, 2021
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    The good Shepherd is the Prince of Peace. The obedient sheep rest secure in the presence of the good Shepherd.

    TEXT: Psalms 23:2 (NLT) He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. The Good Shepherd is the Prince of Peace "He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters" (Ps 23:2). The good Shepherd is also known as the Prince of Peace. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Shepherd And His Sheep (3) Series

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Mar 1, 2021
     | 2,462 views

    The Shepherd refreshes and restores the strength of the sheep. He heals and restores the health of the sheep. He is also known as the great Physician.

    TEXT: PSALMS 23:3 (NLT) "He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name." The Shepherd is the Sheep source of strength. "He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake" (Ps 23:3). The journey of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Shepherd And His Sheep (5) Series

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Mar 1, 2021
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    The Shepherd preserves the life of the sheep. He good Shepherd even laid down his life for the Sheep. In the presence of the shepherd ravenous wolves are kept at bay.

    TEXT: Psalms 23:5 (NLT) "You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings." Prey and Predator "Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Shepherd And His Sheep (6) Series

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Mar 1, 2021
     | 2,715 views

    The obedient sheep is assured of the everlasting mercy and goodness of the good Shepherd. The disciples of Christ enjoys fresh mercy every morning.

    TEXT: Psalms 23:6 (NLT) "Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the lord forever." Chosen for Mercy "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lost Sheep And Lost Coin

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 21, 2021
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    This parable is special, because it tells us a great deal about God the Father’s great love for mankind.

    Now we mortals love certain people, but if there are things in their life that we do not like, we generally brush them aside. We all can be thankful indeed that God the Father loves everyone, He even loves the most ungodly sinner on the face of the earth. He does not love their evil deeds, but He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Shepherd & The Sheep 1 Of 6 Series

    Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 5, 2017
     | 7,050 views

    The Promise For His Sheep: Jesus calls us to a similarly close relationship with Him where we instantly recognize His voice (and it doesn’t take 25 years either)

    The Shepherd & The Sheep The Promise For His Sheep John 10:1-11 Recognizing Yvonne’s voice… I can hear her call me “Charless” and I don’t need to see her, I don’t need to be looking at her to know without any doubt that its Yvonne… Jesus calls us to a similarly close relationship with Him where ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal