Sermons on Character Of The Shepherd:

Visit Of Homage By Shepherds Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 12, 2017

The shepherds hurried to Bethlehem and when they got there they found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. They must have been one of the first to see the baby. At least, we know they arrived before the wise men, because when the wise....

Harmony of the Gospels -3-4 BC- Bethleham (9) Visit of Homage by Shepherds Luke 2:15-20 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see the thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” So they hurried off and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing The Shepherd's Voice

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on May 7, 2017

Jesus gave two images of himself: He is our good shepherd, so we can trust his voice and follow him. And he is the gate, our entry into salvation and ultimate security.

John 10:1-11 Knowing the Shepherd’s Voice In John’s thematic gospel we see different pictures of who Jesus Christ is to us. John included seven “I am” statements, where Jesus publicly identified himself with the great “I am,” Yahweh, the covenant God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the One who would ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:17, Romans 8:31-39, John 10:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherd Psalm (Complete)

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 11, 2017

Following the leading of the ever-present LORD God.

THE SHEPHERD PSALM. Psalm 23:1-6. I. The LORD is my Shepherd. Psalm 23:1-3. When King David was a boy, he used to look after his father’s sheep - so he knew what he was talking about when he spoke of the LORD as his shepherd. As we all know, a “shepherd” looks after sheep. David led the sheep, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parable Of The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 12, 2017

"Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep." (John 10:1-2)

Jerusalem Parable of the Good Shepherd John 10:1-21 The ancient sheepfold of that day still exists in many towns in that land. It was a public sheepfold. In the evening all the shepherds who lived in the town would bring their sheep to the sheepfold and turn them in for the night. They would ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Shepherd Of His Sheep

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 14, 2021

Now I am not a chef, but I would imagine that if you were going to feed a group of chefs, you had better know something about cooking. Our Lord told Peter to, "feed My sheep.”

In this particular passage of scripture, he is feeding the “Spiritual Chefs”, the ministers of the gospel. Notice that he speaks of: I. THE ELDER Verse 1. "The elders which are among you...” From this verse we see who he is addressing and where they are located: “Which are among you…” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What The Shepherds Said Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 27, 2020

Sermon based on Luke 2:15-20 - Encourages the hearer to consider the example of the shepherds in their reaction & response to what the angel said to them regarding the coming of Christ into the world.

“WHAT THE SHEPHERDS SAID” Luke 2:15-20 FBCF – 12/27/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – At some point in the last few days, you’ve probably said or heard these words: “This one is for you.” You said those words as you gave a gift to someone. Or someone said that to you as you received a Christmas gift from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jan 5, 2021

Psalms 23 is one of the most popularly known and read psalms. Many people often recite it because of the power of God behind the words in this Psalm. This particular portion of the Bible is truly a practical guide to everyday living. There is no better captioned for it than “JEHOVAH IS MY SHEPHERD”

PSALMS 23:1-6, “ Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside still waters. He restoreth my soul: He guideth me in the paths of righteousness for his names sake. Yea, thou I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Is My Shepherd Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 9, 2022

The name Jehovah-Rohi. The Lord is my Shepherd has brought comfort to the hurting. It has been used to sooth the troubled souls. The name The Lord is my Shepherd, Jehovah-Rohi goes beyond all others in tenderness and intimacy.

The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. (Psalm 23:1) There is such an interesting relationship between the sheep and the shepherd. So much is written about sheep and shepherds in commentary on Psalm 23. I called my brother because after his wife finished a rigorous veterinary school, she went ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Characteristics Of A Good Shepherd

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 16, 2022

The good shepherd is honest and upright; The good shepherd has an intimate relationship with His sheep; The good shepherd loves, leads, & guides as his sheep follow him. The good shepherd is alert and keeps his sheep alert to dangers all around.

Sermon: The Characteristics of a Good Shepherd John 10:1-10 ““I tell you the truth, anyone who sneaks over the wall of a sheepfold, rather than going through the gate, must surely be a thief and a robber! 2 But the one who enters through the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 The gatekeeper opens ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, John 10:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Sheep Without A Shepherd

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 12, 2021

As we look around our community, do we see sheep without a shepherd who need to hear the good news? Let’s focus on our mission. Let’s look at Jesus’ instructions and example in Mark 6:30-34, 53-56.

Prelude As we look around our community, do we see sheep without a shepherd who need to hear the good news? Purpose: Let’s focus on our mission. Plan: Let’s look at Jesus’ instructions and example in Mark 6:30-34, 53-56. 1 Tell & Rest Mark 6:30 Then the apostles gathered to Jesus and told ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34, Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jul 28, 2021

In looking at Jesus as the Good Shepherd, this messages brings together Psalm 23, with John 10.

THE GOOD SHEPHERD JOHN 10:1-15 Psalm 23 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ July 04, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/wUnbno3rOZo INTRODUCTION: A favourite passage of Scripture with many people is the 23rd. Psalm. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-15, John 14:6, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shepherds And Angels: Suddenly Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 1, 2020

What happens when the Divine enters the ordinary?

Rev Bradford Reaves Grace Community Church, Winchester, VA www.gracecommunity.com Watch this message on Youtube: https://youtu.be/XoQ2v6xn_tM Introduction We are here in the heart of the birth Narrative for Jesus. This is what we have spent the last few months. Yes, months. This is not something ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Brethren

The Self-Sacrifice Of The Shepherd.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 18, 2021

He is the Good Shepherd who seeks out the lost sheep, and dies for His flock.

THE SELF- SACRIFICE OF THE SHEPHERD. John 10:11-18. In the fourth “I am” saying of John’s Gospel, Jesus appears as the Good Shepherd who gives His life for the sheep (John 10:11). Thus He is made known to His sheep (John 10:14). In John 10 Jesus effectively castigated the Pharisees for their ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus - The True Shepherd

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on May 17, 2021

The Lord is the True Shepherd.

There is a very popular chapter in the word of God that everyone knows and recites every now and then, we always hear this chapter and most of us know this powerful chapter from our youth. We recite this chapter that is so known that we are used to it. But do we really believe it in our lives and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:11, Acts 20:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 18, 2023

Psalm 23:1-6 teaches us that Jesus is the good shepherd.

Introduction We are continuing our short series in the book of Psalms that I am calling “Jesus in the Psalms.” Today I would like to look at Psalm 23. One commentator said of Psalm 23: “It is the most-prominent, the most-loved, the most-used, the most-preached on and the most-written-upon, of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, John 10:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed