Sermons on Defend The Flock:

How Can I Make A Difference? Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 26, 2003

Moses had talents, but he needed to be trained first. We need to be patient when it comes to serving God.

June 28, 2003 Exodus 2:11-22 One day, after Moses had grown up, he went out to where his own people were and watched them at their hard labor. He saw an Egyptian beating a Hebrew, one of his own people. Glancing this way and that and seeing no one, he killed the Egyptian and hid him in the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-22

Denomination: Lutheran

The Path To The Pasture Of The Promised Land Is Prepared By The Good Shephe

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 3, 2001

How Jesus, our Good Shepherd, fulfills his duty as our Good Shepherd - performing miraculous tasks to get us to heaven.

May 6, 2001 Micah 7:14-20 14 Shepherd your people with your staff, the flock of your inheritance, which lives by itself in a forest, in fertile pasture lands. Let them feed in Bashan and Gilead as in days long ago. 15 “As in the days when you came out of Egypt, I will show them my ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran

In The Dark, In The Wrong, And All Alone Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 26, 2005

Let’s face it. Most of what we will get this year for Christmas will not really matter 6 months from now. However, God’s gifts do. They last for all eternity. And we are going to be unwrapping His gifts this Christmas season.

Peace. Love. Joy. Hope. We know that all of these things are the themes of Christmas. We see the ads, the commercials, the programs… Everyone is all smiles and full of joy. And most of us are going to tap into at last some of that. But gathered around your Christmas dinner table or at your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Good Sheep

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

Psalm 23

Are You A Good Sheep? Scripture: Psalm 23; Proverbs 16:18 Introduction As I look at each of you, I want you to know that I believe in my heart that each of you are stupid. I will explain why I feel this way later. This morning I want to pose a question to you for you to consider. You do not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparation Day Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 18, 2016

What does God prepare us for? He prepares us to worship, work, witness and walk.

Intro: We are told that when John Huss was arrested and informed that he would be burned to death for his faith, he purposely practiced holding his hand over fire to prepare for his final test. He burned himself in preparation. He wanted to be faithful to the end. Moody Monthly, April, 1990, p. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-25

Denomination: Baptist

Israel - Hated Among The Nations (2 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Sep 2, 2002

Part 2 of 3 Many claim that the church is now Israel. After examining the scriptures, we cannot draw that conclusion without denying the accuracy of the Bible. This section looks at the hatred of Israel by the nations, their date with destiny, Jesus’ def

Israel Hated (Part 2 of 3) Israel was recognized as an independent nation on May 14, 1948. The Arabian nations promised to “drench the soil with Jewish blood” if this recognition were to be acknowledged by the world. The day after recognition, Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq invaded Israel ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 14:1-13, Ezekiel 37:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

David, The Soldier Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 11, 2020

Israel faced an enemy and thought they couldn't possibly defeat them. Goliath was a secret weapon, nearly ten feet tall and full of hatred for Israel. Then came a shepherd boy named David--and the rest is history.

Introduction: David had learned some of the arts of defense by tending his flock of sheep. Lions, bears, and perhaps other predators were always looking for sheep so it was up to the shepherd to protect them. After Samuel had anointed him (to be the future king), David had served Saul in a number ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Peter, Feed My Sheep” (3 Of 21)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022

In Acts 9, we read of the exciting conversion of the Apostle Paul as he traveled to Damascus to persecute the New Testament Christians.

After the Lord miraculous converted Paul, the Lord told him to go into the city and he would be told what he was to do. The apostle Peter's conversion was unusual as well. The Lord first met him by the sea of Galilee. Look Matthew 4:18, “And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Hot Pursuit Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 19, 2011

Find true security by trusting in the Lord, not a lie or an idol.

If you’re a Green Bay Packers fan, then the best thing about the Super Bowl this year (2011) was the Packers win! The next best thing was some of the commercials. Here’s one of my favorites – Junior Darth Vader. (Show the Volkswagen Passat: Young Darth Vader video from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-55

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Exhortations To Excellence" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 15, 2007

Sermon 16 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

“Therefore, I exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of Christ, and a partaker also of the glory that is to be revealed, 2 shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-14

Denomination: Orthodox

24th Sunday After Pentecost. November 23rd, 2025. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 13, 2022

Year C, Proper 29.

Jeremiah 23:1-6, Luke 1:68-79, Psalm 46, Colossians 1:11-20, Luke 23:33-43 A). A SHEPHERD ORACLE. Jeremiah 23:1-6. Peter writes to the elders of the church, ‘Shepherd the flock of God, exercising oversight… not as exercising lordship over them, but being examples to the flock. And when the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-6, Luke 1:68-79, Colossians 1:11-20, Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Which Shepherd Are You Choosing? (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 19, 2022

This exposition of Zechariah 11:7-17 examines Zechariah's prediction of Christ's rejection at his First Advent and the consequences of that rejection. The timeless truth taught is: when the leadership God sends is rejected, the judgment that follows is bad leadership.

Intro We concluded last week with God instructing Zechariah to take on the role of a shepherd. Follow with me as we read Zechariah 11:4. “This is what the Lord my God says: ‘Shepherd the flock marked for slaughter.”i That is the assignment God gives Zechariah. He is to represent the Lord as a good ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:1-17, Matthew 15:14-15, John 1:1-11, Matthew 23:1-39, Matthew 26:14-16, Matthew 27:1-10, Revelation 19:20, John 11:1-48, Galatians 5:15-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

What To Look For In Our Leaders (Overseers)?

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 2, 2006

The Bible says a lot about what we can look for when seeking leaders

What to look for in our leaders (overseers)? By Pastor Andrew Chan Richmond Chinese Evangelical Free Church August 2, 2006 1The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. 2Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Greatest Command 5: Healing Hands And Helping Hearts Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 28, 2014

We wrestle with the question of to whom we are obligated to do good. Jesus makes it clear that we are obligated to all those in our path.

1. Jesus was asked -- What is the greatest command (Mark 12.28ff and Luke 10.25-28)? a. Teaching with Q-A b. Teaching with Debate -- disrespect? Entrapment? 2. His reply came from Deuteronomy 6.4ff and he linked Leviticus 19.18 (love neighbor to it) 3. There is a process called, "stringing pearls" ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Leader Is Always Better Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 19, 2008

People, constantly look for good leaders. They want good persons to lead in government. Corporations search for competent people to manage their business. Churches look for effective pastors and other leaders. Nevertheless, leaders sometimes fail. Su

God’s Leader is Always Better Micah 5:2-9 Intro People, constantly look for good leaders. They want good persons to lead in government. Corporations search for competent people to manage their business. Churches look for effective pastors and other leaders. Nevertheless, leaders sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-9

Denomination: Baptist