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  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 2, 2009
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    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

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 79 ratings
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    1. This has been a good weekend of celebration.

    1. This has been a good weekend of celebration. 50 years to look back over and to thank God for. 50 years of being a church. 2. As I looked through the year of the bible readings and sought to choose a passage for this evening, I wanted to find a passage that would be appropriate for this weekend. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Nov 9, 2006
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    Showing how the Good Shepherd can draw near in a time of grief, bringing comfort and salvation.

    SCRIPTURE READING: JOHN 10:9 – 18 (SELECTED VERSES) 9. I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and find pasture. 10. I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. 11. "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Stephen Todd avatar

    Good Friday

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 17, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
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    Is the sinlessness of Jesus vital to the message of Good Friday?

    Good Friday April 18, 2003 One of the mainline denominations in the USA is in an uproar this Easter because one of its chief bishops gave an Easter message in which he said that Jesus was a sinner. He said that we need to repent of our sins in the same way that Jesus did when He was baptized by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good Life Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,227 views

    A good life involves having 1) the right attitude, 2) have the right response, 3) have the right standard, and 4) have the right incentive.

    VBS this week: joy of children celebrating realities of God, it becomes obvious how we often learn ways of casting off Joy and losing focus. This morning, given our locale of worship, I want to change our usual format to focus on the nature of a good life in 1 Pt 3:8-12 in having 1) the right ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • David Welch avatar

    The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 9, 2018
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    Message 21 from our journey through John's gospel. The focus of this message is on Jesus as the Good Shepherd.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Only Door and Good Shepherd” I. FALSE SHEPHERDS Jesus describes the false shepherds by their character, actions, and motivations. Character • They are thieves and robbers 1,8 "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter by the door into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Ben Peak avatar

    The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008
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     | 6,878 views

    I want us to take some time to gaze upon this shepherd of ours, and I want to talk with you for a little while about some of the traits that He has.

    Have you ever heard or participated in a discussion about which animal humans are most like? Scientists have often tried to liken us with other animals. Lab tests for different medicines and immunizations are performed on rats and mice since their bodily functions are similar to humans. We’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Carl Willis avatar

    The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005
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    Jesus is the Good Shepherd

    The Good Shepherd John 10:1-16 May 01, 2005 Luke 10:1-5 (NLT) “I assure you, anyone who sneaks over the wall of a sheepfold, rather than going through the gate, must surely be a thief and a robber! For a shepherd enters through the gate. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Good News

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Dec 21, 2007
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     | 4,569 views

    For thousands of years, God had been showing man-kind that he needed a Savior. The provided animal skins in the Garden of Eden was a lesson concerning that very truth. It is reasonable to believe that Adam and Eve, who had never seen death, witnessed th

    Do you like to get presents? Most people do. One little boy wanted a watch for Christmas. He kept on talking about it, until his dad finally told him he didn’t want to hear anymore about it. It was their custom for each member of their family to take turns, each night at the supper quoting a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Friday PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024
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    This sermon explores the depth of God's love as demonstrated through His gift of Jesus, the grace of the cross, and the goodness derived from sacrifice.

    Welcome, beloved, to this sacred gathering. It's truly a blessing to be here in the house of God, with each one of you, as we get ready to immerse ourselves in God's Word. Each time we come together, we are given this unique opportunity to grow, to learn, to be nourished by the holy scriptures, and ...read more

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    It Is Good To Be Here

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 20, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
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    An unusual interpretation of the transfiguration of Jesus that show the disciples as being "transfigured" as well.

    It Is Good To Be Here – Mt 17: 1 - 9 Intro: Have you ever been to a concert or a performance that was so exceptional that you didn’t want to leave. – Mountaintop experiences. This story is in 3 gospels (Mt, Mk & Lk) I. Verses 2 Don’t know about you, but I think I would have been scared to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Myron Loss avatar

    Suffering Is Good

    Contributed by Myron Loss on Jun 9, 2006
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     | 3,447 views

    The purpose is to help change our errant thing about how suffering is to be avoided at all cost.

    Suffering is Good God had one Son without sin; He has no sons without suffering. St. Augustine Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Good Life Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 28, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,929 views

    1) the right attitude (1 Peter 3:8), 2) The right response (1 Peter 3:9), 3) The right standard (1 Peter 3:10-11), and 4) the right incentive (1 Peter 3:12).

    1 Peter 3:8-12 8 Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. 9 Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. 10 For “Whoever desires to love life ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    The Goodness Of God Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 2, 2010
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     | 26,422 views

    Today, I want us to consider the goodness of God. The goodness of God is designed to appeal to our better nature and cause us to respond favorably to God. The purpose of God's goodness and forbearance is not to encourage sin, but to appeal to man's better

    The Goodness of God Romans 2:4 “Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?” In the book of Romans, Paul introduces the Gospel of Jesus Christ as the only means for an unrighteous man ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. William D. Poovey avatar

    This Is Good News

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on May 12, 2015
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     | 9,047 views

    The fire had no power, nor was an hair of their head singed, neither were their coats changed, nor the smell of fire had passed.

    Daniel 3:24-27 Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astounded, and rose up in haste, and spake, and said unto his counsellors, Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? They answered and said unto the king, True, O king. 25 He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare