Sermons on character of the shepherd: showing 301-315 of 59,707

The Shepherd's Song

Contributed by Keith Harms on Dec 11, 2000

A study on the 23rd Psalm

The Shepherds Song Keith Harms livingWORD Assembly of God Tonight’s message is titled "The Shepherd’s Song". I have mentioned before that my father raised sheep while I was growing up. He’s since retired and moved into town, but for my entire childhood, Dad was always working with sheep. Despite ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Shepherd Psalm

Contributed by John Harvey on Nov 3, 2005

God cares for his church as a shepherd cares for his flock. Using Psalm 23 we will look at some of the insights into the loving care of God.

“The Shepherd Psalm” November 6, 2005 Intro: Today we are going to look at how God cares for his church as a shepherd cares for the flock. We are going to look at a very familiar passage and some simple insights into the loving care of God. “The Lord is my shepherd; I have everything I need. He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Promises Of The Shepherd

Contributed by Michael Ward on Mar 28, 2005

Celebration of Psalm 23 reviewing the promises of Good Shepherd to His faithful flock.

Introduction This is undoubtedly the most famous and oft-quoted of the Psalms. But why? Perhaps it is because of the comfort the Shepherd brings. But also, we see the promises of the Shepherd that we enjoy not only in this life, but in the eternity to come. This is a psalm of the Great Shepherd ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Heart Of A Shepherd Series

Contributed by Richard Burkey on May 16, 2005

Through the heart of Jesus, fathers can follow 3 guiding principles to touch their children’s lives for eternity.

The Great Life -- The Heart of a Shepherd June 15-16, 2002 Matthew 9:35-38 (New International Version) 35Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. 36When he saw the crowds, he had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Lutheran

The Shepherd Is Good Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2005

Explores responsibilities of spiritual leaders (shepherds) and comfort found in Jesus as our Shepherd/Leader.

THE Shepherd Is Good John 9:38-10:21 12-14-03 Intro Text: John 9:38-10:21[1] The first 21 verses of John 10 are a continuation of Jesus conversation with the Pharisees shortly after the Feast of Tabernacles. As you recall from last week, Jesus has healed the blind man. Here in John 9:38 we ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

The Work Of A Shepherd Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 26, 2004

3rd of 4 messages: It comes down quite simply to a single truth: Sheep need care and protection.

A Shepherd’s Work Last Sunday I spoke about the three distinctives that set apart the “good” shepherd from the hired man and the mediocre, self oriented shepherd. The distinctives are: 1) The good Shepherd IS the door; 2) The good Shepherd KNOWS his sheep; and 3) The good Shepherd LEADS his ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jun 29, 2005

What a shepherd we have in Jesus! He is a personal shepherd, a providing shepherd, a protecting shepherd and a preparing shepherd.

THE GOOD SHEPHERD Psalm 23: 1-6 I. A PERSONAL SHEPHERD v.1 A. “The Lord” B. “my shepherd” C. “I shall not want” II. A PROVIDING SHEPHERD v. 2 A. “green pastures” is a picture of abundance B. “still waters” is a picture of calmness, serenity, peacefulness III. A PROTECTING SHEPHERD v. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Mar 3, 2006

Listening to the voice of Jesus, who laid down his life for his sheep, is the only way to enter into eternal life.

“The Good Shepherd” John 10: 1 – 18; Ezekiel 34: 11 – 16; Psalm 23 Introduction: Of Sheep and Shepherds Ask the children: What kind of animal would you like to be? Why? Have you ever noticed that no one ever says that they want to be a sheep? Why is that? Does anyone here know what sheep are ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18, John 1:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 13, 2006

This is a comparison of Jesus as the Good Shepherd to that of a good shepherd in Old Testament times.

The Good Shepherd John 10:1-19 1 "I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. 3 The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Shepherds With Compassion

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Mar 23, 2006

This is a message describing the care that both pastors and care group leaders within a local church are to give to those under their spiritual care.

THE COMPASSION OF A SHEPHERD Scripture Reference: Matthew 9:36 "But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd." ------------------------------------------------------ Let us take note of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:36

Hearing The Shepherd

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Sep 27, 2010

4th Sunday of Easter, Series C, Preached 4/25/2010 at St. Paul

Of all the pictures that we have of our Lord Jesus Christ, the picture that is painted for us in the words of the 23rd Psalm are perhaps the most well known and the most comforting. One of the stained glass windows at St. Paul, McConnellsburg has this picture of Jesus as a shepherd surrounded by ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

THe good shepherd always goes looking for His sheep; even if they don’t want to be found.

The good shepherd John 10:1-6 There was a young man by the name of Hamish from Scotland and he couldn’t seem to get a job anywhere, so he told his parents he was going off to London to make himself some money. Well, he was gone for a few weeks and his ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 2, 2009

Jesus rather unflatteringly compares us to sheep

“I am the Good Shepherd” John 10:1-21 Story: A shepherd was looking after his sheep one day on the side of a deserted road, when suddenly a brand new Porsche screeches to a halt. The driver, a man dressed in an Armani suit, Esquivel shoes, Ray-Ban sunglasses, Rolex watch, and a Pierre ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Anglican

Trusting The Shepherd Series

Contributed by Mike Parry on Aug 28, 2007

This sermon builds on Jesus statement "I AM the Good Shepherd" using Psalm 23 and Ezekiel 34.

“Trusting the Shepherd” The I Am Statements FCC – August 26, 2007 Text: John 10: 11-18 Introduction: During our recent sermon series, we have been looking at the “I AM” statements of Jesus found in the Gospel of John. So far we have looked at Jesus’ claim to be “The Bread of Life”, “The Light ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Shepherds Or Fishermen?

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Sep 21, 2007

Not even one of the twelve disciples had ever been a shepherd. Were shepherds scarce in Jesus day? Actually there were plenty of shepherds in that area of Palestine. Jesus intentionally avoided choosing shepherds to lead the Christian church. Jesus called

Over and over the Bible inquires Christian pastors to feed the sheep. Three times in John 21:15-17. Jesus instructs Simon Peter, "Feed My sheep....Take care of My sheep....Feed My Sheep." It was to the shepherds on the hillsides that the Heavenly Angels first appeared in glory to announce the birth ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17, John 21:15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist