Sermons on Chief Shephard:

The Way God Thinks Of You

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

Describes what a person of value we are to God and the responsibilities that go with that value.

THE WAY GOD THINKS OF YOU - 1 Peter 2:1-12 I AM SPECIAL BECAUSE I. I AM __CREATED__ IN GOD’S _IMAGE_ - v6 > Matthew 16:18 And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the forces of Hades will not overpower it. Since I am a_Stone___ in God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Betrayal Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 15, 2004

The betrayal of Jesus by Judas teaches lessons about how each of us has betrayed Christ.

The Betrayal March 14, 2004 Mark 14:1, 10-11 “Now that Passover and Feast of Unleavened Bread were only two days away, and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were looking for some sly way to arrest Jesus and kill him.” “Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:10-11, 1 John 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Changed Zaccheus?

Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Oct 30, 2010

Jesus doesn't preach to Zaccheus. No moralising, no ridiculing. Just unconditional acceptance. That's all it took change him radically.

A popular story recounts a meeting that may have taken place at the Edgewater Beach Hotel in Chicago in 1923. There is debate whether the meeting in fact occurred, but what is not in question is the actual rise and fall of the men featured in the story, who were nine of the richest men in the world ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Easter Sermon

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 27, 2011

He's Alive, come and see!

Four friends were talking about death. One of them asked the other three, "When you are in your casket and people are mourning you, what would you like to hear them say about you?" The first man said, "I’d like to hear them say that I was a fine physician in my time and a great family man." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Playing With Fire

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 12, 2011

Dealing with temptation

"Playing with Fire" Proverbs 6:20-35 Proverbs 6:27 "Can a man take fire in his bosom and his clothes not be burned?" I. The Risky Behavior -- v. 28 a. Behavior that clearly violates Biblical principle- "It is never right to do wrong." Always be aware that all of our behavior is in full ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:20-35

Denomination: Baptist

Something Great Is Coming Out Of This

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 13, 2016

Great things come out of your obedience and faith

Something Great is Coming Out of This 2 Kings 5: 1-3, 8-14 2 Kings 5:1 Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour, but he was a leper. 5:2 And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We Greatly Mistaken

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 25, 2018

What if we are greatly mistaken in our understanding of Christianity? If our ideas do not square with the Bible, will we change? As the Holy Spirit leads us into all truth, will we follow?

Preamble After preaching the lectionary through in these churches, I find myself drawn more and more to a year of preaching the texts the lectionary leaves out. My suspicions were aroused when I learned that Jude was eliminated, a letter which condemns many practices engaged in by the modern ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wait Upon The Lord Our Strength And Defense

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 12, 2016

To show that JESUS CHRIST is our Strength and our Defense.

I. EXORDIUM: Is your wife or husband your strength? No. JESUS CHRIST is my Strength and my Defense. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS CHRIST is our Strength and our Defense. IV. TEXT: Psalms 59:9 (Amplified Bible) O my Strength, I will watch ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 59:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Daniel - The University Years Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 12, 2023

The decision not to defile yourself is not made in the heat of passion or at the bar stool or in the twinkie aisle or at the office watercooler or at your computer when no one is looking. That decision must be made before the temptation ever presents itself.

May 13, 2023 Historical Housekeeping The book of Daniel is divided into 2 sections – the narratives (stories) and the prophetic visions. The central theme of the book is the Sovereignty of God over all the earth – including nations who do not acknowledge Him. Chapters 1:1-2:4a were written ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21, Habakkuk 1:5-6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Who Gave You This Authority?

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 4, 2023

The masterful answers of the Master.

WHO GAVE YOU THIS AUTHORITY? Luke 20:1-26. 1. The authority of Jesus questioned (Luke 20:1-8). This conversation follows hard on the heels of Jesus’ cleansing of the Temple (Luke 19:45-48) “Who gave you this authority?” demanded the Temple authorities, and the leaders of the people (Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mistaken Identity Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Nov 2, 2025

Paul and Barnabas were involved in a mistaken identity of sorts, when they were thought to be something that they were not.

“Mistaken Identity” Acts 14:5-7, 8-18 While I was at a preachers meeting last week another preacher came to me and asked me where I lived. He told me that he knew a pastor in Florida that could pass as my twin. I don’t know if that was meant to be good or not. We took a picture of us together ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis Chapter Forty-One Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 5, 2024

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Forty-One. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER FORTY-ONE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Pharaoh has a dream and Joseph interprets it. Joseph is then given a place of authority. Thomas Constable (2012) – Genesis 41 Joseph interpreted Pharaoh's two dreams faithfully. This led to God elevating ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-57

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 4, 2009

Christians know Jesus as the Good Shepherd. Are there aspects of this life that we have failed to explore?

JOHN 10:11-21 JESUS, THE GREAT I AM: I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD “‘I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees, and the wolf snatches them and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

You Can't Always Trust What You See

Contributed by Luciano Lombardi on Feb 27, 2001

Objective: We, above all, must trust who Jesus is, because on our own, things are just not what they seem!

THINGS AREN’T ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM TO BE! Subject: Jesus Theme: Jesus going on ahead of us! Text: John 18:15-27 Time: Sunday morning October 22, 2000 Introduction: It’s not always what it seems to be. Our national pride is not always what it seems to be: On the sixth day God ...read more

Scripture: John 18:15-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rev.# 20~6:3-4- Rider On The Red Horse Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 26, 2009

The first horseman could not be Christ, because when Christ brings peace to this earth, it is going to be permanent. This is a short-lived peace. The rider on the red horse takes all peace from the earth.

Rev.# 20~6:3-4 RIDER ON THE RED HORSE 8-29-09 We’re here in chapter 6: of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, the 1st two verses are to do with the white horse and its rider and is telling about the Antichrist, as we have already said this man appears to come peaceable, he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:3-4

Denomination: Baptist