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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Truth In Shepherding

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 28, 2023
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    If we follow the true shepherd, its better to be a sheep in God’s pasture than anything else in the world.

    Just about everybody knows, I think, that one of the reasons God so often calls his people sheep and himself the shepherd is because sheep are so stupid. What I don’t think people realize is that sheep were also incredibly valuable. Sheep were one of Israel’s most important economic resources. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why The Shepherds?

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Dec 1, 2023
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    The birth of Christ was not announced to the most influential people in the nation, like political, religious, or military leaders, nor to wealthy merchants and prominent men and women, but to the shepherds. Why? Who are they?

    News about the birth of a baby is usually greeted with joy, especially news of the birth of a baby from a kingdom, for example, England. In 2021, Caroline Picard and Charlotte Chilton wrote the article "38 Royal Baby Traditions You Didn't Realize Existed." I will share some of them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Shepherds’ Jubilee Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 11, 2023
     | 1,286 views

    What is your state of mind as we near the end of this year?Maybe some of you are pretty caught up with your work, paying back your loans, raising your children, caring for an invalid parent and nothing out of the ordinary seem to be happening.

    The Birth of Jesus Luke 2:1-20 1In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2(This was the first census that took place while[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3And everyone went to their own town to register. 4So Joseph also went up ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Testimony Of The Shepherds Series

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Dec 17, 2022
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    A few miles outside of Bethlehem some shepherds had gathered their sheep together for the night. Luke tells us that just when everyone was settling down and getting warm around their fires the skies suddenly opened up. Suddenly, it was no longer a silent night.

    Alba 12-18-2022 THE TESTIMONY OF THE SHEPHERDS Luke 2:8-20 Two young boys were spending the night at their grandparents' house the week before Christmas. At bedtime, the two boys knelt beside their beds to say their prayers. The younger one began praying at the top of his lungs: "I PRAY ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hearing The Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 19, 2024
     | 964 views

    Sheep do not instinctively follow a shepherd; they need constant training.

    John 10 – Hearing the Shepherd March 24, 2024 How does God speak to us? This is one of the most asked questions I get as a Pastor. ‘That God speaks is the basic reality of biblical Faith.’ - Eugene Peterson Genesis 1 – God creates the world by speaking. Revelation 22 – God reminds us, “I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 4, 2016
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     | 7,202 views

    Jesus is portrayed as the Good Shepherd who provides, loves, protects, and cares for His sheep. Will we submit to the good that the Shepherd has done and praise Him in our life?

    The Good Shepherd John 10:1-21 Introduction The Shepherd brings many things; provides many things; gives his life for sheep - Read John 10:1-21 / Pray ∆ Point 1 – The Shepherd gives Security Jesus begins to testify about Himself V1 – The sheep pen is familiar to 1st ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Shepherd Oracle

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 11, 2016
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     | 6,859 views

    Bad shepherds versus the Righteous Branch.

    A SHEPHERD ORACLE. Jeremiah 23:1-6. Peter writes to the elders of the church, ‘Shepherd the flock of God, exercising oversight… not as exercising lordship over them, but being examples to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd has been manifested, you shall receive the unfading crown of glory’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 18, 2024
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     | 1,551 views

    Jesus is the Good Shepherd who truly cares.

    John 10:11-18 The Good Shepherd 1. The shepherd of the 23 Psalm • He is responsible for giving water, food and protection to his flock. • But then he goes further than we would expect by saying, “The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep” (v. 11). • How many shepherds would ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Simon Bartlett avatar

    The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 18, 2024
     | 1,188 views

    Jesus said 'I am the Good Shepherd.' This is one of Jesus' most famous descriptions of himself. It gives us a lot of encouragement. But there are some things he calls us to do: follow, listen and flee.

    INTRODUCTION A couple of weeks ago, we started a new series for the afternoon services, looking at WHO JESUS IS. In the Bible, God the Father and Jesus have many titles and descriptions. They tell us something about God the Father or Jesus. When Jesus was crucified, Pilate had a notice prepared ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Michael Cansler on Oct 30, 2025
     | 84 views

    A Good Shepherd will always put his sheep before himself.

    A Good Shepherd (John 10:11-18) We are going to talk about the qualities of a good shepherd Every human heart desires to be known, loved, chosen and led I know as a man, the Bible commands us to be head of the household, but this is a man’s desire as well Ephesians 5:23 We all crave security, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    The Heart Of A Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Nov 19, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 138 views

    Peter gives us a description of how elders should carry out their work. This sermon contrasts an "I Deserve" mindset with an "I Owe" mindset.

    As most of you know, my personal biography includes many years as a manager in a large organization, and part of my job was to interview and hire people. Over the years, as the jobs that I was responsible to fill got higher up in the organization, the job descriptions expanded. The years of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • JM Raja Lawrence avatar

    The Shepherd King Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Nov 27, 2025
     | 47 views

    The eternal I AM who spoke from the burning bush now walks among us as the Good Shepherd. Tonight we discover how ancient promises find fulfillment in Jesus Christ.

    The Shepherd King Introduction When God called Moses from the burning bush, He revealed Himself with those thunderous words: "I AM WHO I AM." This was not merely a name. This was the declaration of eternal, self-existent being. God was telling Moses, "I am the source of all life, all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The True Shepherd PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 791 views

    Understand and appreciate the revelation of Jesus Christ, the True Shepherd, as the cornerstone of our faith, and the blessings that come from following Him.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to dive into God's word, specifically into Zechariah 10:4. The focus of our sermon today is The True Shepherd. Now, Zechariah 10:4 says, "From Judah will come the cornerstone, from him the tent peg, from him the battle bow, from him every ruler." It's ...read more

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    The Good Shepherd PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 14, 2024
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     | 1,102 views

    This sermon explores the profound love of Jesus, our Good Shepherd, emphasizing His sacrificial service, selflessness, and the unity He fosters among His flock.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather together today, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as a flock under the tender care of our Shepherd. Each one of us, uniquely loved, uniquely called, and uniquely guided by our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we shall turn our hearts and minds to ...read more

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    Good Shepherd PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,160 views

    This sermon encourages us to embrace the qualities of the Good Shepherd, guiding and protecting others in our modern society with love, courage, and faith.

    Welcome, my dear brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts and souls. We find ourselves once again in the embrace of our faith, seeking solace in the Word of God, and yearning for the nourishment of spiritual enlightenment. We are here, not as individuals, but as a flock, a community bound ...read more

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