Sermons on David Shepherd:

Why The Shepherds?

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Dec 16, 2009

This is a Christmas sermon that centers around the shepherds & their response to the angel’s message of the birth of JESUS.

Sermon: Why the Shepherds? Scripture Ref: Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: This is the SEASON of STORIES & I LOVE STORIES; especially STORIES about CHILDREN who begin to WORK all of us as we APPROACH the CHRISTMAS SEASON. I thought that was OVER WITH when MY CHILDREN GREW UP but I found that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Truth In Shepherding

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 28, 2023

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

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Shepherds With Compassion

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Mar 23, 2006

This is a message describing the care that both pastors and care group leaders within a local church are to give to those under their spiritual care.

THE COMPASSION OF A SHEPHERD Scripture Reference: Matthew 9:36 "But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd." ------------------------------------------------------ Let us take note of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:36

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Nov 29, 2017

To be a good shepherd you need to be a lion and also a lamb

May the peace of the Lord be with you. TOPIC: THE GOOD SHEPHERD John 10:11King James Version (KJV) 11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. Beloved, we serve a Lord who does not only talk but talks and does what He says. We serve a Jesus who does not only ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Oct 15, 2001

Christ is the good shepherd as demonstrated by His treatment of the blind man and His sacrifice at Calvary.

There was a typical blond. She had long, blond hair, blue eyes, and she was sick of all the blond jokes. One day, she decided to get a make over, so she cut and dyed her hair. She also went out and bought a new convertible. She went driving down a country road and came across a herd of sheep. She ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Shepherds Or Fishermen?

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Sep 21, 2007

Not even one of the twelve disciples had ever been a shepherd. Were shepherds scarce in Jesus day? Actually there were plenty of shepherds in that area of Palestine. Jesus intentionally avoided choosing shepherds to lead the Christian church. Jesus called

Over and over the Bible inquires Christian pastors to feed the sheep. Three times in John 21:15-17. Jesus instructs Simon Peter, "Feed My sheep....Take care of My sheep....Feed My Sheep." It was to the shepherds on the hillsides that the Heavenly Angels first appeared in glory to announce the birth ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17, John 21:15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Why Shepherds?

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 12, 2013

Of all the people God could have sent an angel to proclaim the birth of Jesus, WHY did he chose the lowly shepherds?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • When we start to dig into the event of Jesus’ birth there are a lot of interesting issues that are recorded in the birth story. • The circumstance of His birth was unusual. . Usually a King would come with great pomp and circumstance but this was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shepherd's Salvation

Contributed by Fred Edwards on Dec 4, 2001

The "when, where, and how" of receiving Christ was and is available to the least as well as the greatest of men.

A SHEPHERD’S SALVATION Luke 2:8-14 I. The Situation A. They were shepherds 1. They smelled like the animals (maybe goats). 2. They tended the sheep for temple sacrifice. B. They were ceremonially unclean 1. They were necessary for religion. 2. They were neglected by the religious. C. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherds' Christmas

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 16, 2005

Seeing Christmas from the shepherds’ viewpoint.

The Shepherds’ Christmas Luke 2:8-20 (NIV) 8And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, "Do not be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Fear Not - Shepherds! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 11, 2016

A final message in an Advent series looking at the times we are told Fear Not!

Fear Not Luke 2:8-11 December 20, 2015 We’ve been looking at Christmas story passages in which angels say FEAR NOT. Two weeks ago, the angel, Gabriel appeared to Mary. Last week, an angel appeared to Joseph. And this week, we’re going to look at the angel appearing to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherd's Presence Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

God is with us

Psalm 23 - Part 2 - 1/23/11 Turn with me this morning to Psalm 23. If you open your bible right in the middle, you probably will land somewhere in the Psalms or just a little right of the Psalms. We are going to continue on looking at this Psalm that has been a source of comfort and blessing to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 19, 2008

Some reflections on "I am the Good Shepherd"

Gt Dalby Methodists 20-04-08 John 10:1-21 Story: A vicar was retiring after 25 years in the parish. As he came to clear out his bedroom he found a small bowl with 5 eggs and £1,000 pounds in. Baffled he called his wife and said: Darling, what is this little basket under the bed with five eggs ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Robert Thomas on Mar 11, 2002

Sermon focuses on Jesus as the Good shepherd

The Good Shepherd John 10:11-18 Introduction: Message about Jesus. (Every message about Jesus) Read it as it appears in the Message - Eugene Petersons book The Message. Highlight each of these verses as we go through this morning - Jesus says "I am the Good Shepherd" > Chapter begins with Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Shepherds' Story

Contributed by John Scoggins on Dec 9, 2008

Basing it on God’s choice of the shepherds as the first audience the birth announcement of Christ, the sermon teaches us that God cares about every detail about us.

THE SHEPHERDS’ STORY (Luke 2:8-14) "And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Mennonite

Why Shepherds

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Dec 14, 2011

Why did God choose shepherds to announce the birth of Jesus

WHY SHEPHERDS Luke 2:8-20 Intro. Outside St. Mary's Hospital in the slightly shabby London section of Paddington, the crowd was growing by the minute—more than 300 reporters, TV technicians and curious onlookers milled anxiously behind a double row of police barricades and dozens of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist