Sermons on Bad Shepherds:

The Shepherd PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023

This sermon explores Psalm 23's depiction of life's highs and lows, emphasizing God's constant presence and involvement in our human journey.

Welcome, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, bound by our shared faith and love for our Lord, to delve into the richness of His Word. We come with hearts open, ready to receive His wisdom, ready to be comforted, challenged, and changed. We come with minds prepared to ...read more

Topics: Care

What Can I Expect From Christ As My Shepherd? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 19, 2025

The abject failure of the shepherds of Israel point to a Good Shepherd who will actually care for Israel.

SCATTERED: God has concern for the weak sheep. - Ezekiel 34:4-6. - Matthew 9:36. - Let’s start with the accusation that God is bringing against the shepherds of Ezekiel’s day. - Just so we’re all on the same page: we obviously are not talking about literal shepherds. Rather, we are talking about ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Bad Medicine Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Mar 2, 2009

Settling for answers other than God’s answers is like taking poisoned medicine for a headache.

Bad Medicine More than 25 years ago (1982), seven residents of the Greater Chicago area made an assumption that proved fatal. They all took a dose of Extra Strength Tylenol® that had been laced with potassium cyanide. What they thought was medicine proved to be poison. This crime, still being ...read more

Denomination: *other

Bad Counsel Means Bad Choices

Contributed by W. Alderman on Oct 17, 2008

This is a message that shows the danger of making bad choices.

“BAD COUNSEL MEANS BAD CHOICES” 2 Chronicles 10:1-19; Psalm 1 INTRODUCTION: Rehoboam, the only mentioned son of Solomon, had the opportunity to continue the dynasty of David, his grandfather and Solomon his father, with the same blessings that they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 10:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus "i Am" The Good Shepherd! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 25, 2021

: Jesus is the Good Shepherd because he laid down his life to save the sheep. He lead’s the sheep to safety, security, pasture and the good life but not to slaughter or harm. Jesus guards, encourages, supports and protects His sheep because He loves them.

I am playing these videos to get your mindset focused on Shepherding – agriculture lifestyles – a common sight in the time and teaching of Jesus – not so much today – as a matter of fact you would be hard pressed to find many sheep farms in this area of Illinois! Opening Video Transition (2 ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-42, John 10:11, John 10:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gate And The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Aug 11, 2010

Part 11 in series, Love Never Dies, this message looks at how you can find comfort, protection, direction, provision, and life through Jesus.

The Gate and the Good Shepherd Love Never Dies, prt. 11 Wildwind Community Church Jason Kotarski June 13, 2010 Last week, we did a little character study of the key players surrounding the story of Jesus healing a blind man in John, chapter 9. We looked at the questions, “How is Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

Who's Your Shepherd? Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 18, 2007

You will hear the voice of your shepherd. The only real question is, how do you learn to recognize it?

Title: Who’s Your Shepherd? Text: John 10:1-6 MP: Your shepherd is whomever you follow. Choose the Good one SERMON NOTES: WHO’S YOUR SHEPHERD? Real question: How do you recognize your shepherd? 1. He has a legitimate claim a. Why is God slow? b. How does the Tempter enter? 2. He knows your ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Sheep Is A Sheep. A Shepherd Is A Shepherd.

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 23, 2004

A sermon that explains what to expect in the members of a congregation and what to expect from the Shepherd.

September 26, 2004 Luke 15:1-10 Now the tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to hear him. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” Then Jesus told them this parable: “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Shepherd, The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 25, 2010

The LORD our Shepherd is also our Good Shepherd.

Our Shepherd, the Good Shepherd © 2007, Sterling C. Franklin, Though free for use. Part One: The LORD is Our Shepherd Psalm 23 1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. 3 He restores my soul. He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not All Who Shepherd, Shepherd Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 14, 2008

God shepherds his people perfectly through every path to the promised reward.

Scripture Introduction John chapter nine described the healing of a man born blind. Though false magicians and counterfeit miracle-workers could (no doubt) pull off clever fakes and forgeries, no one healed those blind from birth. Isaiah had prophesied Messiah would do so; Jesus answered the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When The Shepherds Met The Shepherds

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Dec 14, 2009

The Lord’s humble coming tells us more about His glory than any spectacle ever can.

From my family, I would like to greet each one of you a blessed Christmas! In their December 13, 2004 issue, exactly 5 years ago, Newsweek came up with a cover story about “The Birth of Jesus.”[1] Its subtitle was “From Mary to the manger, how the Gospels mix faith and history to tell the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherds Meet The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 21, 2009

Since mankind is made up mostly of common people, common shepherds were the first visitors to welcome the Savior of mankind.

The Shepherds Meet the Good Shepherd (Luke 2:7-18) 1. Remember the commercials a few years ago that said, "Got Milk?" We Vasiceks are into dairy. We use lots of lowfat cottage cheese, yogurt, and obviously milk. 2. Wisconsin is "the Dairy State," although California is advertising. The land of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stones In The Shepherd’s Scrip

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Mar 19, 2010

There are certain qualities that God looks for in those He places in His service. These qualities are illustrated for us in the account of David choosing stones from a brook with which to face the giant, Goliath.

Stones In The Shepherd’s Scrip Text: I Sam.17: 40 Intro: The account of David the shepherd boy has always been one of my favorites. As a child I never tired of hearing of the magnificent victory that God wrought with one little shepherd boy, who was surrendered totally to God. When hearing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing The Shepherd’s Voice

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Oct 1, 2020

President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Apparently, sometime after being president for a very long time, he got tired of smiling that trade-mark Roosevelt smile and saying the trade-mark Roosevelt things at all those White House receptions.

Knowing the shepherd’s Voice 1. 1 Samuel. 3: 1-3 2. John 10: 1-10 3. Ps: 23 Illustration President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Apparently, sometime after being president for a very long time, he got tired of smiling that trade-mark Roosevelt smile and saying the trade-mark Roosevelt things at all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-3, John 10:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Recognizing The Shepherd’s Call Series

Contributed by Apostle Dr. Belinda V. Broadnax on Oct 24, 2024

This sermon explores how believers can discern the unique call of Jesus, the Good Shepherd, and follow Him with confidence amidst the distractions and noise of life.

Every day we are surrounded by countless voices. Some come from our family, friends, coworkers, and leaders, while others come from the world around us—through media, culture, and society. These voices influence our decisions, shape our thoughts, and direct our actions. But amidst all these voices, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:4

Denomination: Other