Sermons on Chief Shephard:

Hall Of Fame # 9 - The Singers Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jan 28, 2008

This message focuses on singing and is based upon Ezra’s reference to the 128 singers who returned from exile.

Certain words spring to mind when we examine what the Bible has to say about singing: 1. SCRIPTURAL 1 Chronicles 15:16 "And David spake to the chief of the Levites to appoint their brethren to be the singers with instruments of musick, psalteries and harps and cymbals, sounding, by lifting up the ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 2:41

Memorials & Monuments

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 31, 2010

A Memorial Day Devotional

A "memorial" helps us remember. The most powerful memorials — - The monuments that stir strong emotion - Washington, DC is a city of monuments and memorials. We honor the generals, politicians, poets and statesmen who helped shape our great nation. - Most famous monuments and memorials are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:28

Denomination: Baptist

Get Down Here Now

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 28, 2009

Get Salvation free and clear right here.

GET DOWN HERE NOW Luke 19 1And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. 2And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. 3And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Preciousness Of Jesus

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 21, 2018

How Jesus will be with us at all times.

THE PRECIOUSNESS OF JESUS 1st Peter 2: 6 Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded. 7 Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Valuable Service

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 22, 2021

There is no retirement in the Christian life. Your calling is active and valuable to the King until your last breath.

If you are still breathing there is time to do great things for God. Not necessary notable things. You may not get applause from your church, your name in the paper or the key to your city, but you can do great things. God's valuation is far different than man's. Matthew 10:42 And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:42, Mark 9:35, Micah 6:8, James 1:27, Matthew 11:28, Zechariah 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Wicked Vine-Dressers.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 20, 2022

When it seems to us that God is far off, it is not for us to shirk our duties.

THE PARABLE OF THE WICKED VINE-DRESSERS. Mark 12:1-12. The vineyard is a well-known motif for Israel (cf. Isaiah 5:7). We saw it in the parable of the labourers in the vineyard (cf. Matthew 20:1-16), and in the example of the two sons whose father asked them to go and work in his vineyard ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trial Of Jesus: Brought Before Caiaphas Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Nov 30, 2021

When Jesus was arrested, the multitude led him away to Annas first; for he was father-in-law to Caiaphas, who was the high priest that year. Annas sent Jesus bound to Caiaphas the high priest.

Found in Matthew 26:57-68,27:1; Mark 14:53,55-65; Luke 22:54,63-71 and John 18:13-14,19-24 John 18:13-14 When Jesus was arrested, the multitude led him away to Annas first; for he was father-in-law to Caiaphas, who was the high priest that year. Now Caiaphas was he, who gave counsel to the Jews, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68, Matthew 27:1, Mark 14:53-65, Luke 22:54-71, John 18:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

On Fire For God

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Sep 14, 2024

Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.

1. TO GLORIFY GOD. The Westminster Shorter catechism begins with "What is the chief end of man?" The answer? "Man's chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy Him for ever." Why are we here? For God’s glory! I Chronicles 16:28 "Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11

Jehu's Rebuke (2 Chronicles 19)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 16, 2025

Do we receive God's rebuke?

Would many national leaders listen to the rebuke of a modern day man of God? Let’s look at 2 Chronicles 19. Did Jehu the seer chastise Jehoshaphat for collaboration with a wicked king? Should we choose alliances carefully? Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned in safety to his house in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What The Road To Hell Is Paved With Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 31, 2010

1) The Confrontation (Matthew 21:23) 2) The Counter Question (Matthew 21:24–27) 3) The Characterization (Matthew 21:28–31a) & 4) The Connection (21:31b-32)

The road to hell is paved with good intentions is a proverb or aphorism. It is thought to have originated with Saint Bernard of Clairvaux who wrote, "L’enfer est plein de bonnes volontés et désirs" (hell is full of good wishes and desires) From our own experiences and observations we can see that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Other

The Enemy Of My Enemy Is My Friend Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 24, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 7: 25 – 53

John 7: 25 – 53 The Enemy of My Enemy Is My Friend 25 Now some of them from Jerusalem said, “Is this not He whom they seek to kill? 26 But look! He speaks boldly, and they say nothing to Him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is truly the Christ? 27 However, we know where this Man is from; but ...read more

Scripture: John 7:25-53

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Government From God's Point Of View Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 10, 2023

Jesus wants us... 1. To know He designed government for our good (vs. 21). 2. To recognize the dangers of ungodly government (vs. 15-18). 3. To fulfill our godly duties to government (vs. 18-22). 4. To be fully devoted to God (vs. 16, 18-22).

Government from God's Point of View The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 22:15-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 10, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 22:15. Jesus was in Jerusalem to die on the cross for our sins. The city and surrounding villages were crowded with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

The King Of The Jews

Contributed by James Groce on Aug 28, 2002

The whole point of the book of Matthew is to present Jesus as King.

When anyone was to be crucified, under Roman law, they were marched through as many streets as possible on the way to the place of execution in order that the people might see the victim. In front of the victim there was a man who carried a placard. On the placard was written the crime for which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Foremost Among Sinners"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 21, 2005

If all of us were prepared to stand and say, "NO, I am foremost among sinners", there would be a lot less finger-pointing, wouldn’t there?

12 “I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service, 13 even though I was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent aggressor. Yet I was shown mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief; 14 and the grace of our Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-16

Denomination: Orthodox

The Roman Centurion's View Of The Cross

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 5, 2007

This is a dramatic monolgue of the Roman Centurion and some of what He may have seen and thought about the events surrounding the crucifixion and resurection of Christ.

Title: The Roman Centurion’s view of the Cross Text: Mark 15:21-39 Date: 4/5/2007: Location: Franklin AARP I expected nothing but a routine day of work for my men and me. Jerusalem was for the most part "easy duty." Our job was to keep the peace and preserve law and order. However, from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-39, Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Baptist