Sermons on Black Sheep:

Discerning The Body

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 4, 2006

Communion service for Black History Month: discerning the body means seeing our connectedness, understanding one another, and living in hope beyond our history. For Montgomery Hills Baptist Church; reworking of message done in 2000 at Takoma Park Baptist

Several years ago my wife and I went with a group on a tour of Italy. It was a wonderful experience, most of it. Most of it, but not all. The part that was less than wonderful came when we had a few free hours in Florence. Margaret and I decided to set out on our own to find the Uffizi Palace ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Purpose Series

Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Dec 9, 2010

After all the turkey of thanksgiving and in the rush of getting the gifts and “bargains” of “black Friday” and planning vacations and family get togethers, we can easily lose sight of what is important and the important thing is Jesus Christ.

INTRODUCTION After all the turkey of thanksgiving and in the rush of getting the gifts and “bargains” of “black Friday” and planning vacations and family get togethers, we can easily lose sight of what is important and the important thing is Jesus Christ, without whom we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bridge Over Troubled Water Series

Contributed by Dwayne Dickson on Mar 5, 2016

We learn through the story of Jacob that God is there for us during our darkest moments. All we must do is cling to Jesus and Jesus will give us the victory.

A Bridge Over Troubled Water Introduction Over the last few weeks we have been looking at the beginning of the nation of Israel. We had several stories about Abraham. And last week we looked at Abraham’s son Isaac on the altar as representing Christ and the New Testament Gospel. But that ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003

To prove that we as Christians have a wonderful Shepherd who will only lead us to blessings upon blessings if we but only follow Him as His sheep.

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD Text: Psalm 23 Thesis: To prove that we as Christians have a wonderful Shepherd who will only lead us to blessings upon blessings if we but only follow Him as His sheep. Introduction: 1. This psalm is said to be a complete illustration of total trust in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Great Being A Dog - But I'd Rather Be A Shepherd

Contributed by James May on Sep 26, 2004

I sometimes identify more with being a Shepherd’s dog for Jesus than being a shepherd of the flock. This is a message that deals with the Love of God for His sheep.

It’s Great Being a Dog – But I’d rather be a Shepherd By Pastor Jim May 1 John 4:15-16, "Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God. And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:15-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Luke Chapter 15, Three Parables Are One

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Apr 2, 2002

This is a paper on the relationships between the parable of the lost sheep, coin, and prodigal son. It looks at common theme and whether the parables should be taken as one extended parable.

Lost Sheep, Coin, and Son, Three Parables or One Parables of Jesus By: Bruce P. Landry I. What are the Three Parables? The parables in Luke Chapter 15 are really great parables to teach us the value of things that we are placed in stewardship over, and where we should place our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Need To Hear God's Voice Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 10, 2021

Sheep listen to the shepherd's voice. We need to hear God so that we can be directed by Him, devoted to Him and dependent on Him.

HEARING GOD – WHY WE NEED TO HEAR GOD’S VOICE Before refrigerators, people used ice houses to preserve their food. Ice houses had thick walls, no windows, and a tightly fitted door. In winter, when streams and lakes were frozen, large blocks of ice were cut, hauled to the ice houses, and covered ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Parable Of The Talents: Well Done Good And Faithful Servant! Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 17, 2022

Our Parable today occurs in the book of Matthew in the 25th chapter, just before our parable from last week, the parable of the sheep and the goats.

"Time is the inexplicable raw material of everything. With it, all is possible; without it, nothing. The supply of time is truly a daily miracle, an affair genuinely astonishing when one examines it. You wake up in the morning, and lo! your purse is magically filled with twenty-four hours of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:26-30, Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Salvation Army

Rest For Your Soul - Psalm 23:1-2a Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 2, 2025

Most people do not have a sheep/shepherd relationship with God. Do you? If so, you will never lack anything you need. But need for what?

A psalm of David. 1The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-2

The God Who Is (I Am Series - Week 1) Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Aug 30, 2025

Moses thought he was watching sheep. Instead, he discovered the God who watches over everything. Today, we meet the eternal I AM.

The God Who Is I AM Series - Week 1 Main Text: Exodus 3:14 Supporting Texts: Exodus 3:1-15, Revelation 1:8 Introduction A young seminary student once asked the renowned theologian Karl Barth, after decades of studying God, what the most profound thing he had learned was. Barth smiled and replied, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:14, Exodus 3:1-15, Revelation 1:8, Deuteronomy 31:6, Exodus 3:3, Exodus 3:5, Exodus 3:6, Exodus 3:15, Exodus 14:21, Exodus 16:4, Habakkuk 2:20, Hebrews 13:8, Isaiah 26:4, Isaiah 55:8-9, James 1:17, Jeremiah 29:13, John 6:35, John 8:12, John 8:58, John 10:11, Joshua 5:15, Malachi 3:6, Psalm 46:10, Psalm 90:2, Psalm 135:13, Romans 4:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heating Us Up Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 17, 2003

If we are luke warm, how do we heat things up?

Revelation 3:14-22 October 5, 2003 Heating Us Up Last week I compared the Church of Smyrna with the Church of Laodicea. After the service I was reminded that this passage has been read over our church prophetically in the past. I also think that this message over all the seven comes ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: *other

Unnderstanding Who You Are Part #2 You Identity In God

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 11, 2025

When your lineage has been erased and rewritten, rehappened, reformed, and restructured in such a way that you don’t know who you are and when you don’t understand who you then you will try to assimilate to what others think you ought to believe you to do.

Understanding Who You Are Your Identity in God By Bishop Melvin Maughmer, Jr. Part 2 Prayer: - Last week I laid the foundation of this lesson establishing the fact that Black People, especially the so-called Arican Americans have very little to no understanding or a total misunderstanding of who ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6

Denomination: Apostolic

Freedom: Devotion Or Devouring?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 11, 2007

Black History Month and Amazing Grace Sunday: there is much to celebrate about freedom, when we review history. But we either devote ourselves to freedom (political, social, spiritual) or we devour ourselves. Newton’s story illustrates. Montgomery Hill

It’s a glorious thing to discover that you are free. Freedom tastes good, smells good, feels good. But after you find out you are free, then what? What do you do with your freedom? There are only two answers to that question: freedom either leads you to devotion; or it drives you to devour. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

God's Not Grey - Valentine's Day 2015 Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 8, 2016

This Valentine's Day sermon was written in response to the book and film 50 Shades of Grey. I titled this sermon God’s Not Grey because His love is written in black and white. Expository, three-point alliterated outline. PowerPoint available.

God’s Not Grey Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/15/2015 If yesterday was like Valentine's Days of the past, over $1 billion was spent on chocolate, 180 million cards were exchanged, and 196 million roses were sold! Unless you’re Charlie Brown, you’ve ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

The Allegory Of The Large Pot March 2023 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 10, 2023

There was a large black pot and it became the focus of the world. Follow what happened as paint was poured into that pot. There are real meanings behind things here, and an analysis of the paint colour. I hope you enjoy this even though it has a serious meaning behind it.

THE ALLEGORY OF THE LARGE POT March 2023 PART 1 A large pot had been constructed and placed on public view. It was beautifully made and glistened in the sun but the pot was empty. No one was quite sure why it was empty. Then one day some people came along with a very large tin of paint. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Hebrews 12:2, Hebrews 10:12-13, Isaiah 1:18, 2 Kings 5:27, John 19:1-3, Revelation 19:15-16, Genesis 1:11-12, Revelation 8:6-7, 1 Peter 1:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational