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    Faith Never Fails: It Is Imperishable PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2025
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    The sermon calls believers to courageous, costly obedience, trusting God’s sovereignty even when outcomes are uncertain, inspired by Esther’s example of sacrificial faith.

    There’s a holy hush that falls over a room when courage walks in. Not the loud kind that shouts to be seen, but the quiet courage that prays in whispers and stands when knees are weak. We know this courage. We’ve asked for it in hospital hallways. We’ve reached for it at midnight when the house is ...read more

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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    True Shepherds & False Shepherds - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 30, 2010
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    The reason for the broken covenant symbolically depicted in the Zechariah breaking the staff of grace is now more fully described. It becomes painfully clear that not only did they reject the Son of God but they mocked the character and glory of God incar

    Zechariah 11: 11-17 TRUE SHEPHERDS AND FALSE SHEPHERDS - PART II [Matthew 27: 1-10] God gave His Shepherd two staffs, one called Favor (or grace) and the other Union. The Messiah spoke compassionately to them and opposed the false shepherds. He wanted to unite them in the Father and pour His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Three Shepherd Stories: Good Shepherd Sunday

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 17, 2019
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    Mother’s Day and Good Shepherd Sunday, Cycle C

    Mother’s Day and Good Shepherd Sunday One man tells about working at a club on the weekend of the biggest motorcycle gathering of the year. When the roaring machines pulled up outside, the patrons of the club turned their eyes toward the door and the conversation turned into an uneasy ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    Receive Your Compassionate Shepherd’s Care

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 22, 2024
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    May the Holy Spirit work in us a deeper understanding of one of the ways our Good Shepherd provides compassionate care for us. He does that through the shepherds he sends to us. He does that to equip us for the life of service he calls us to live.

    “The LORD is my shepherd.” “I am the Good Shepherd.” “I am Jesus’ little lamb, Ever glad at heart I am.” Generations of believers have loved those kinds of descriptions of God’s love for them and of their relationship to God through faith in Jesus. Shepherd and sheep. Sheep and shepherd. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Crossing The Threshold-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 18, 2018
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    3 of 4. Amos declared God’s strained relationship with His people. Thus a failed relationship with God evokes His wrath. What specifically does a failed relationship with God evoke(bring about/cause)? A failed relationship with God evokes...

    CROSSING The THRESHOLD-III—Amos 1:1-2 Attention: Hushers: Six-year-old Angie & her four-year-old brother Joel were sitting together in church. Mom had gone to the bathroom, so taking advantage of the moment, Joel giggled, sang, & talked out loud. Finally, his big sister had enough. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Is The Holy Bible The True Word Of God?

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 10, 2008
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    Today we’re going to talk for a little while on the many truths we have showing us that the Holy Bible is the True Word of God.

    IS THE HOLY BIBLE THE TRUE WORD OF GOD? PS.119: 89 +140 +160 Today we’re going to talk for a little while on the many truths we have showing us that the Holy Bible is the True Word of God. There are many books today that claim to be the Word of God. The Koran, the Islam holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bad And The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 29, 2013
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    Contrasting irresponsible shepherds with Jesus, the Good Shepherd.

    THE BAD AND THE GOOD SHEPHERD. Ezekiel 34. The teaching of Jesus and of the New Testament is that Jesus is the Good Shepherd, who seeks out the lost sheep, and dies for His flock. This is in contrast to those who are not shepherds at all, but merely hired helps, who have no personal concern with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Lord's Compassions Never Fail

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,222 views

    Pentecost 6(B) - Our Lord’s compassions never fail. Every morning the Lord’s compassions are new. Every day our Lord’s compassions do continue.

    OUR LORD’S COMPASSIONS NEVER FAIL (Outline) June 22, 2008 -- PENTECOST 6 -- Lamentations 3:22-33 INTRO: The title, Lamentations, also defines the theme of this book of the Bible. In the title Lamentations we have the word lament. Lament = alas, woe is me. One could easily say that at ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Isaiah 28 A Fail Proof Foundation Series

    Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016
     | 11,596 views

    Exposition of Isaiah 28

    Isaiah 28 A Failproof Foundation A Crown of Glory vs. 1-6 Precept Upon Precept vs. 7-13 An Immovable Foundation vs. 14-22 Wonderful Counsel vs. 23-29 Intro: A young boy walked by a construction site He observed several men who were building with bricks He asked the first man what he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Need A Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 15, 2016
     | 3,957 views

    Sincerity is not enough: We need an active Shepherd to follow, One worthy of our allegiance.

    We Need A Shepherd (Mark 14:26-31) 1. A flock of sheep are grazing in a field, happily going "baa baa" to one another and discussing life as usual when suddenly they hear a "moo mooooooooooo!" They look around &see only sheep. They carry on grazing as before. "Moo moo!" One sheep can hear it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gregg Bitter avatar

    God’s Way Does Not Fail

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,383 views

    Although God’s way can seem must unusual, trust him with patient hope. Parts: A. His way amazes. B. His way brings hope. C. His way prevails.

    Text: Numbers 24:17 Theme: God’s Way Does Not Fail A. His way amazes B. His way brings hope C. His way prevails Season: Christmas 1 Date: December 27, 2009 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/God_s-Way-Does-Not-Fail-Numbers24_17.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sheep Without A Shepherd

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 23, 2014
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     | 13,392 views

    The very people who are called to protect and feed the sheep have instead used their positions of authority to fleece the flock, exploiting them in order to make themselves rich and comfortable.

    Dakota Community Church November 23, 2014 Sheep Without Shepherds The metaphorical connection between shepherds and kings was a common one in the Old Testament. Isaiah 44:24,28 Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer, who formed you from the womb: … who says of Cyrus, ‘He is my shepherd, ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    What's The Significance Of A Shepherd? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 5, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 23,280 views

    This message looks at the significance of the shepherd and how it is essential to understanding God’s plan for church leadership.

    The image of the shepherd seems somewhat irrelevant to modern Americans. Without a doubt this makes it quite difficult to communicate God’s plan for church leadership. The picture of the shepherd fails to connect with us in the modern church. Shepherds would have been as common to the original ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Stick With The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 16, 2008
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     | 4,214 views

    Stick With the Good Shepherd 1) Because his pain is our gain 2) Even when our gain brings pain

    “No pain, no gain.” That saying is true isn’t it? If you want to get your muscles into shape, you’ll need to work them to the point of exhaustion. That will cause some pain in the manner of sore muscles the day after your workout. Wouldn’t it be great if someone else’s pain could be your gain? What ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • John Gaston avatar

    Failed? Don’t Give Up!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 27, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,287 views

    God encourages us that even if we fail, not to stop serving Him. When we sin, God doesn't automatically throw us out of covenant with Him. As a parent He disciplines us to help us become children of God.

    FAILED? DON’T GIVE UP! 1 Sam. 12:12-22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Be Careful with Temptation 1. A fly was sitting on a lawn mower handle one morning watching the children going down the sidewalk on their way to school. 2. One little boy tripped and fell, spilling his lunch on the sidewalk. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God