Sermons on False Shepherd:

The Extraordinary Goodness

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on May 2, 2024

We should not equate the Goodness of Jesus Christ, who is fully and truly God, with our ordinary understanding of what is good. As the Divine Shepherd, then, what made His Goodness extraordinary?

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees, and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. He flees ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Reason Enough

Contributed by Cohss Spiritsong on Jan 8, 2014

The Christmas story from a shepherd's perspective.

“Another night going to sleep hungry. Why did I ever agree with my father that I would take the flock out this year?” he thought. He’d been away from his family for a long time, taking care of the sheep, making sure they had enough to eat, making sure they were protected, making ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-19

Denomination: *other

What Exactly Are You Doing In The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death Anyway?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 31, 2014

Sometimes we do not hear what God is saying to us unless we hear what he is not saying to us. To understand, we need now to go through some highs and some lows, especially the valley of the shadow of death to appreciate what a loving God we have. Read on.

This sermon was delivered to the congregation in St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 15th May 2011: by Gordon McCulloch (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: Sometimes we do not hear what God is saying to us unless we hear what he is ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal

Living The Abundant Life

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Feb 1, 2025

Perhaps a better title for this message would be "Life the Abundant Life provided by the Good Shepherd". This message takes a look at living the abundant life provided by the Good Shepherd in the context of Psalm 23.

Living the Abundant life John 10:7-18, Psalm 23 Intro. Jesus came to give us ABUNDANT LIFE I wanted you to see this phase in the context of the Good Shepherd. Jesus is THE door. Shepherd would lie in the gate. He gives his life for the sheep. Vs. 11 He did this willingly. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-18, Luke 12:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Something About Mary Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 20, 2006

Did Mary Madalene have a secret life the Bible covered up?

THERE IS SOMETHING ABOUT MARY John 20:11-18 Adapted from “The Da Vinci Code: Fact Or Fiction (Part Four: Mary Magdalene’s Big Role)” by Jim Butcher John 20:11-20:18 The Da Vinci Code’s Claim: “Mary Magdalene’s most important role was being married to Jesus.” According to the book, the Holy ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Bible: Is It Credible? Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on May 27, 2006

2nd in a 4 part series dealing with topics that tend to divide people from each other and God.

THE GREAT DIVIDE - PART 2 “The Bible: Is it Credible?” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 & 2 Peter 1:20-21 INTRODUCTION: (:22 video intro) This book is, without a doubt, the most popular book in history. Last week we talked about the novel, The Da Vinci Code and mentioned that it was one of the most popular ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Cracking The Da Vinci Code, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 21, 2006

Focuses on the truth about Jesus and Mary Magdalene.

Video: Impact of The Da Vinci Code [Title Slide] Described by Christian Science Monitor as “equal parts thriller, mystery, and religious speculation,” The Da Vinci Code follows Robert Langdon, a Harvard professor of religious symbology, and Sophie Neveu, a cryptologist for the French version of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:12

Denomination: Baptist

Modern Spiritism Series

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006

The practice of consulting the dead was forbidden by the severest punishment for those who practiced consulting the dead.

MODERN SPIRITISM DEUTERONOMY 13:1-5 A. HISTORICAL SETTING OF MODERN SPIRITISM 1. Date: 1847-48 A.D. 2. Place: Hydesville, New York 3. Actors: The Fox Sisters B. CLAIMS OF SPIRITISM 1. "The dead seek to communicate with the living": 2. "Spirit Mediums are ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 13:1-5

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

How To Recognize An Antichrist Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Nov 1, 2001

A Biblical Profile of an Antichrist

How To Identify Antichrist by Steven Dow 1 John 2:18-23 October 28, 2001 INTRODUCTION: There is much speculation today about whether or not we are living in the end times. Such speculation has been on the rise for the last fifty plus years. It started back in 1948 when Israel became a nation ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-23

Introduction To Jude Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 20, 2012

Jude is a book that many overlook and ignore, but it has a message for the church of today.

JUDE: An Introduction A Study of the Letter of Jude Teaching Lesson 1 May 9, 2012 The Book of Jude… how many of you have read it? How many of you have ever studied it? Tonight we are going to look at an overview of the book of Jude and over the next several weeks we are going to look at ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Illegal Tender

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 2, 2011

To protect its integrity the church must take the responsibility of discerning between true and false believers.

Have you ever held a counterfeit bill? It can have all the appearances of the real thing. Most people are not able to immediately recognize one. However, a trained eye can quickly detect fake currency, because certain telltale flaws betray a bill's lack of genuineness. United States law ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Jesús Contra El Ocultismo

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Feb 24, 2008

Por encima de toda hechicería y sortilegio está nuestro Señor Jesucristo, la encarnación de toda la revelación de Dios. La fe se sustenta en la suficiencia de esta revelación y no busca ningún otro conocimiento secreto. La fe se basa en el poder de Dios e

"JESÚS CONTRA EL OCULTISMO” Deuteronomio 18:9-14 El Ejército de Salvación Mayor Gerardo Balmori Definición del término ocultismo: La definición es muy amplia. Va desde el Satanismo puro hasta el simple uso del comúnmente aceptado horóscopo. Otros ejemplos de ocultismo son las sesiones de ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Do You Believe? Mormons Part 3

Contributed by David Diyanni on Aug 26, 2008

This is a sermon series on false religions and cults and how they differ from Christianity

What Do You Believe? Mormons Open with a <VIDEO> Mr. Sub and Mormons at the door (YouTube) (It is a funny video) Introduction A. Today we are continuing our series called “What do you believe?” We are talking about some of the major false religions that we are faced with today such as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2

Denomination: Vineyard

What Do You Believe? Jehovah Witnesses

Contributed by David Diyanni on Aug 26, 2008

This sermon series explores cults and false religions and how their differ from Christianity

What Do You Believe” Jehovah Witness , Introduction A.Today we are continuing our series called “What do you believe?” We are talking about some of the major false religions such as Jehovah Witnesses, the Mormons, Scientology and Islam that we are faced with today and why Christianity ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32

Denomination: Vineyard

What Do You Believe? Islam Part 4

Contributed by David Diyanni on Aug 26, 2008

This is a sermon series that looks at false religions and cults and how they differ from Biblcial Christianity

What Do You Believe? Part 4 Islam Introduction A. Today we are continuing our series called “What do you believe?” We are talking about some of the major false religions that we are faced with today such as Jehovah Witnesses, the Mormons, Scientology and Islam and why Christianity is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Vineyard