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  • Chris Appleby avatar

    30 Pieces Of Silver - A Tale Of 2 Shepherds Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 20 ratings
     | 11,732 views

    The failure of the leaders God has placed over his people will result in the nation suffering as well as the leaders being judged.

    If you were here last week you may remember that ch 10 of Zechariah talks about God the Shepherd, who promises to care for his flock. The reason he has to do that himself is because the leaders of Israel have failed. Well, Zechariah continues that theme in ch11 as he talks about this failure of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Leadership Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on Jan 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,383 views

    Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Peter, who was a disciple of Jesus, writing to church leaders as to what their responsibilities were.

    Intro: Bernard Brown is the president of Kennestone Regional Health Care System in Georgia. And he talked @ once working in a hospital where a patient knocked over a cup of water, which spilled on the floor by the patient’s bed. The patient was afraid he might slip on the water if he got ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeking Advice

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 22, 2018
     | 6,892 views

    A study in the book of 1 Samuel 30: 1 –31

    1 Samuel 30: 1 –31 Seeking advice 30 Now it happened, when David and his men came to Ziklag, on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the South and Ziklag, attacked Ziklag and burned it with fire, 2 and had taken captive the women and those who were there, from small to great; they did ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    I Won't Complain Any More!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 26, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,049 views

    The whining of the people of Israel following God's deliverance from slavery is too often echoed among the churches of this day. Grumbling is a serious sin against God, inviting His divine judgement.

    “The people complained in the hearing of the LORD about their misfortunes, and when the LORD heard it, his anger was kindled, and the fire of the LORD burned among them and consumed some outlying parts of the camp. Then the people cried out to Moses, and Moses prayed to the LORD, and the fire died ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Battle We All Face. Psalm 62:5-8

    Contributed by David Cramer on Aug 2, 2025
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     | 400 views

    A message about how to continue the walk of faith through life's trials.

    Grab your bible and say this with me This is my Bible I am what is says I am I have what it says I have Today I will be taught more of the Word of God I boldly confess My Mind is alert My heart is receptive. I will never be the same. I am about to receive the incorruptible, Indestructible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My Hope. My Defense. Psalm 62:5-8

    Contributed by David Cramer on Aug 3, 2025
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     | 445 views

    A message about the hope we have by having a life with and through Jesus Christ.

    Good Morning Grab your bible and say this with me This is my Bible I am what is says I am I have what it says I have I can do what it says I can do. Today I will be taught more of the Word of God I boldly confess My Mind is alert My heart is receptive. I will never be the same. I am about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Need The Heart Of The Shepherd Series

    Contributed by James May on Dec 11, 2011
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     | 8,779 views

    Part 3 in the series deals with what was in the heart of the shepherds, and why did God choose these shepherds to announce the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ?

    What Does it Take to See Jesus? Christmas Series 2011 Part 3 – We Need the Heart of the Shepherds By Pastor James May We have seen from the Christmas Story that not everyone who lived in the land of Israel had the profound opportunity of seeing Jesus when he came into this world. Though ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Shepherds: Why Them? Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 16, 2019
     | 8,679 views

    Why would God announce the Savior's birth to a group of lowly shepherds first? The answer is the heart of the gospel.

    Please open your Bibles to Luke 2. And I would also encourage you to find Ezekiel 34, and put a bookmark there, because we are going to be opening that up a little later. Every Christmas, there is an “it” toy. The most popular toy that everyone wants, and no one can find. These days, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 12, 2006
    based on 46 ratings
     | 13,621 views

    In John 10 Jesus describes himself as the "good Shepherd" and this sermon explores what our proper response to the good Shepherd should be: 1. Follow me (vs.1-5) 2. Enter through me (vs.6-10) 3. Trust me (vs.11-12) 4. Listen to me (vs.14-16,27-30)

    I AM series #3 Castle Hills Christian Ch. 07-04-04 I AM the Good Shepherd John 10 INTRODUCTION: This summer we’ve been looking at the “I AM” statements of Jesus. Jesus said “I am the bread of life” in John chapter 6. In Chapter 9 He said “I am the light of the world.” Jesus next “I am…” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Minister You Can Trust Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,218 views

    It is impossible to separate the message from the messengers. Our reflection of what is being said is influenced by who is saying it and how it is being said. Church leadership is important

    On June 17, 2002 Federal authorities arrested a United States Forest Service employee for starting the largest fire in Colorado’s history. Terry Barton is a 38-year-old woman and had worked every summer for the Forest Service for 18 or 19 years. She had ventured into the forest to burn a letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Honorable Duty Within The Church

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 11, 2020
     | 5,130 views

    As Peter sought to bring his first letter to a close, he addressed how we are live our Christian lives in regard to the church. By submitting to the will of God, following the spiritual guidance of church leadership, and serving one another, we bring glory to Christ and meet the needs of the church.

    Honorable Duty within the Church 1 Peter 5: 1-5 Peter had shared much with the church regarding their Christian lives among the world. They were challenged to build their lives upon Christ, the Corner Stone. Their lives were to be lived in light of their relationship with Christ, abiding faithful, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Sheep Become Shepherds

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Oct 24, 2007
     | 3,322 views

    This is an ordination sermon I wrote when we accepted 2 deacon couples and a minister as leaders in our church.

    HOW SHEEP BECOME SHEPHERDS Murray had a little lamb…shouldn’t that be Mary? No, my brother Murray once had a lamb named Lambert that was white as snow and terribly cute. But then it grew up. And boy was it the stupidest animal ever. I had heard that sheep were dumb but this one was a prime ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    I Am The Gate Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 31, 2006
    based on 59 ratings
     | 23,508 views

    Jesus is the gate through whom we enter in to a life of fellowship with God’s family and an abundant life of green pastures.

    John 10:1-10 “I am the Gate” INTRODUCTION We are surrounded by gates. We arrive at and depart from airports through gates. In order to get to those gates we pass through a security gate. Many of us have gates that provide an entrance into a courtyard, or security gates that keep people out. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Hired Servant

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Nov 30, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,637 views

    Jesus is the good shepherd and the owner not the hired servant who runs when the wolf attacks. You are as Jesus is.

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. TOPIC: THE HIRED SERVANT John 10:12-13King James Version (KJV) 12 But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Keep Me From Temptation Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 2, 2019
     | 6,768 views

    The psalm is especially appropriate to those who are in danger of being led astray by the acts of the wicked, or who are being tempted to associate with the irresponsible, the sensual, and the worldly.

    June 24, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 28 (KJV) Title: Keep Me From Temptation A Psalm of David. Psalm 28 (KJV) 1 Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me: lest, if thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit. 2 Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist