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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Lost Sheep

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 12, 2011
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    Will you seek the lost sheep of the House of Jesus?

    Today I will be preaching from Matthew 18:11-20 and the first part of the section speaks of one sheep straying from the fold and the Shepherd leaving to go find it. The word leave in the Greek indicates he did not just leave in a leisurely fashion or as being angry. He indicates an intense ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Sheep Smarts

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 26, 2017
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    What does it mean to be a smart sheep? We know Jesus is the Good Shepherd but what kind of sheep are we? Let's look at what it means to be a Smart Sheep.

    Scripture: Acts 2:42-47; John 10:1-10 and Psalm 23 (Call to Worship) Title: Sheep Smarts INTRO: Acts 2:42-47 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 2:43 Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • John Williams III avatar

    The Other Sheep

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 22, 2021
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    Jesus our Good Shepherd reminds us that we have other sheep that are not yet part of the fold. It has been said that these Greeks were some of those “other sheep.”

    THE OTHER SHEEP Text: John 12:20 - 33 “Someone (Ernest A. Fitzgerald) tells the story about Lou Gehrig who one day during his famed baseball career came to bat. He swung at two balls and missed. The third ball passed and the umpire called him out. Gehrig threw down the bat in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Allan Quak avatar

    The Sheep And The Goats Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 19, 2020
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    In this parable Jesus teaches that entrance into eternity isn’t based on helping or ignoring a specific group of people. Entrance to eternity is based on the reception we have towards the Gospel message and Gospel messengers.

    Message Matthew 25:31-46. The Sheep and the Goats Let’s turn to Matthew 25:31-46 and read the parable of the sheep and the goats. The basic teaching of this passage is summarised by Jesus in verse 46. “Then they (the goats) will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous (sheep will go) to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Thankful Sheep

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 19, 2009
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    We should be thankful today because we have a Good Shepherd who provides for us in every way.

    Thankful Sheep Text: Psalm 23 Introduction 1. Illustration: A little boy offered up a Thanksgiving Day prayer for the family and prayed: "Dear God, this is Jimmy. Thank you for Thanksgiving and Christmas and all of the holidays. Thank you for the turkey and dressing and Mom and Dad and even for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gordon Pike avatar

    Sheep And Goats Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 16, 2022
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    God’s kind of love … agape … doesn’t follow, it leads by example. It’s a verb. It acts. It leads our hearts. And it changes lives. It changes the life of the person acting in love and it changes the life of the person receiving the love.

    Ever get caught in the “if only” trap? You probably have … probably caught in it even now … and don’t even realize it. The “if only” trap works like this: “If only they would rise off the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher …” “If only they wouldn’t leave their dirty socks lying ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Steve Ely avatar

    "Sheep.ish - Pt. 4 - The Sheep Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 30, 2017
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    We are called sheep, but we tend to get into some wooly situations simply because we aren't sheepish. It is time to learn to be sheep and to follow The Shepherd.

    Sheepish Pt. 4 - The Sheep I. Introduction 500 times. More than any other animal mentioned in Scripture. So engrained in the mindset and culture of the Bible that they instantly understood and comprehended the meaning associated with the comparison throughout the Old and then into the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Discipleship: A Call Of Abandonment And Surrender

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
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    He gave Himself on the cross so that you would not have to face God’s wrath on account of your sins. Jesus calls you to turn from your selfishness and sin and to follow Him.

    Opening illustration: During a NASA space shuttle launch, you will hear the phrase “negative return.” It is a phrase that is part of the abort protocol. It means the shuttle has reached the point and speed at which a return to the launch site is impossible. No astronaut wants to be at “negative ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Billy Kryger avatar

    The Lost Sheep Series

    Contributed by Billy Kryger on Feb 6, 2003
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    First message in the series "God’s Lost and Found" from Luke 15. This message is deals with the fact that all are lost sheep in need of the Good Shepherd to find and carry them to the safety of the sheepfold.

    INTRODUCTION: Luke chapter 15 is what I like to call “God’s Lost and Found Chapter”. It is not three separate parables but rather one parable (v. 3) with three parts. Jesus uses three illustrations in this chapter to answer the Scribes’ and Pharisees’ accusation that He associated with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Groce avatar

    The Sheep And Shepherd

    Contributed by James Groce on Apr 18, 2001
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    There has been much teaching on the role of the pastor and his relationship to those God has placed in the local congregation under his authority.

    The Sheep and Shepherd There has been much teaching on the role of the pastor and his relationship to those God has placed in the local congregation under his authority. There has been much hurt caused by imbalanced teaching; as well as improper, or abusive methods of leadership. Throughout the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Beehler avatar

    Be A Smart Sheep

    Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 16, 2002
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     | 55,285 views

    Jesus will keep us safe in the sheepfold if we’re smart sheep and follow him.

    Be A Smart Sheep Two men were called on, in a large classroom, to recite the Twenty-third Psalm. One was an orator trained in speech technique and drama. He repeated the psalm in a powerful way. When he finished, the audience cheered and asked for an encore that they might ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mike DuBose avatar

    Worthy Sheep

    Contributed by Mike Dubose on Apr 29, 2002
    based on 174 ratings
     | 24,774 views

    Jesus said, "I am the Good Shepherd." But will He find us to be His worthy sheep?

    Worthy Sheep John 10: 7-15 April 21, 2002 Today, from the Gospel of John, we have the words of Jesus explaining His role to the Pharisees… Once again, they question Jesus as to “who He is,” and He answers them – “I am the Good Shepherd…” That’s who Jesus is – but He goes on to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dallas McGill avatar

    The Psalm Of A Sheep

    Contributed by Dallas Mcgill on Jun 1, 2002
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    Every Christian should gladly follow the Lord because of 3 benefits listed in Psalms 23.

    The Psalm of a Sheep Psalms 23 Intro. Old Preacher @benefit dinner. Attending the dinner was a renowned actor who was always asked to grace the gathering with his eloquent words before the meal was consumed. This particular time he chose to quote the 23rd Psalm. As he stood with an arrogant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lindeal Greer avatar

    Sheep Fold

    Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Feb 19, 2001
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    Is the Lord your shepherd…now?

    Sheep Fold Psalms 23 Is the Lord your shepherd…now? Are you saved…are you sure. Peter said make your calling and election sure. We are lost without Christ, regardless of how good we are. John 10: 9-16 Is Jesus Christ your shepherd? Then you will be obedient to him and he will be Lord of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lost Sheep

    Contributed by Robert Laymance on Feb 21, 2001
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     | 4,579 views

    There are many Sheep out there today who have wandered away from the Fold. You and I as Preachers of the Gospel should cry loud and spare not the good news of safety, security, and the Shepherd who cares for us.

    Sheep have a Shepherd. Sheep have a Leader. Sheep need good grass and still waters to feed on. The Lord Jesus is and all they need to survive. The Prophet Isaiah said in chapter 53: ALL we LIKE SHEEP have gone astray. Peter said for ye were AS SHEEP going astry but are now returned unto the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist