Sermons on Gentle Shepherd:

Stemming The Tide-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 14, 2016

2 of 5. YaHWeH(the LORD) sought for a man who would be willing to stand for Him in the midst of apostasy. Who will stand for the Lord or stem the tide of sin? A person who stems the tide of sin, Addresses spiritual...

STEMMING THE TIDE-II—Ezekiel 22:23-31 Intervention/Confrontation/Stand against Standing in the Gap Attention: The concise story behind the book & movie ‘300’(From Wikipedia) The Battle of Thermopylae; was fought between an alliance of Greek city-states, led by King Leonidas of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Finished

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 29, 2015

To establish Christ’s work at Calvary has fulfilled all the Old Testament Scriptures, provided the perfect sacrifice for sins, and finished the work of salvation for sinners. This lesson will investigate how Jesus answered the thief’s request before His death.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Scriptures for the Son 2. The Sacrifice for Sins 3. The Salvation for Sinners Introductory Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we will discuss the emphatic declaration of Jesus on the cross – "It is finished." Let me be clear; he does not mean one part of it is ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, Matthew 5:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Follow

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 18, 2013

Jesus still has the “Follow Me” invitation on the table. We need to Dive in to this spiritual world and follow the Master Diver as He shows us things we have never seen before. The choice is ours to make. So if we choose to follow Him make sure you are following Him for the right reason.

Theme: Immerse (fall 2013 Christian Hills Church) Series: Dive In Show Handout and highlight: This series is designed to encourage you to grow in your spiritual dimension of life. We should be as Christians viewing things from the realm of the spirit. This realm is very different than the lens you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Process Of Forming The Woman Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 22, 2018

Adam was given power over the creatures, and as a proof of this he named them all. This may show the depth of his insight into the works of God. But though he was lord of the creatures, there was nothing in the world like him with whom he might have. . .

July 9, 2013 The Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.B.3: The Process of Forming the Woman. Gen. 2.18-25. (KJV) 18 And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. 19 And out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

When Judging, We Are Judged Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 23, 2017

The Word cautions Christians against a judgemental attitude. When we imagine that we are judging others--even those we identify as "wicked sinners," we expose ourselves to the very judgements we pronounce.

“You have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things. We know that the judgment of God rightly falls on those who practice such things.” [1] “We know” is an expression used ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of The Tribulation With Its Signs Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 14, 2018

In this age, God is calling out a people from both Jews and Gentiles to compose the church. It is this group that will be taken out of the world at the time of the rapture. Then the great tribulation will begin.

-Tuesday- Mount of Olives Jesus Tells of the Future Matthew 24:9-14, Mark 13:9-13, Luke 21:12-19 (Focal Passage), PART 5: The Beginning Of The Tribulation With Its Signs Matthew 24:9-14 9 “Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and kill you, and you will be hated by all nations for My ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:12-19, Mark 13:9-13, Matthew 24:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Jude Part 5 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 6, 2018

Headstrong and brazen, the apostates speak disrespectfully in areas of which they are ignorant. They do not realize that in any ordered society, there must be authority and there must be subjection to authority. And so they surge forward and swagger . . .

Part 5 (3/6/18) A Lesson for Today’s believers The apostasy of these ungodly people was abundantly evident, but Jude urges caution in pronouncing judgment on such ungodliness. Michael, the great archangel, was entrusted with great authority by the Lord Jehovah. According to Jewish tradition found ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Dialogue With God -- Prerequsites To Prayer 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 9, 2018

Fourth in a series on prayer dealing with the prerequisites for prayer related to our walk

“Divine Dialogue” Pt 4 Prayer Factors related to our Walk I. PERSPECTIVE ON PRAYER -- What is prayer? II. PURPOSE OF PRAYER – Why Pray? III. PREREQUISITES FOR PRAYER – Who can pray? A. Factors related to the WORK and PERSON OF CHRIST B. Factors related to the WALK of Christians In the last ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

James 6 Right Attitudes Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 28, 2018

We put faith in action when we approach life with a right attitude about God’s will, life and work. The other truth I see in our texts today is where we live matters to God too and all this seems rooted in our attitude with God.

Series: James – Let’s do it! Thesis of Book: The message of the book is “Let’s do it – live the faith – put it into action! The half-brother of Jesus is speaking to the scattered Jewish Christians across the nations – they were scattered right after Stephen was killed. James tells these ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17, James 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pushing The Boundaries Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 23, 2018

Expanding the Kingdom of God during this Church Age is a mandate that is still incumbent upon all churches. If the doors to continued expansion are closing, it may be because we are disobedient, or it may presage the closing of this present age.

“To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: ‘The words of the holy one, the true one, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, who shuts and no one opens. “‘I know your works. Behold, I have set before you an open door, which no one is able to shut. I know that you have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Your Name Sounds Familiar

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 21, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 1: 1 – 54

1 Chronicles 1: 1 – 54 Your name sounds familiar 1 Adam, Seth, Enosh, 2 Cainan, Mahalalel, Jared, 3 Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech, 4 Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. 5 The sons of Japheth were Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras. 6 The sons of Gomer were Ashkenaz, Diphath, and Togarmah. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 1:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Dealing With Depression

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 18, 2013

A tough sermon that addresses the reality of depression and how to deal with it from a Biblical perspective. Because of the subject matter there was no central scripture text, but a variety of passages that gave evidence to the fact that many Biblical cha

Well, good morning. Is anybody dealing with the winter blues? Anybody at all? Be honest. Of course you are. Because it’s January, there is snow on the ground, it’s cold out there, and the Steelers are not going to be in the Super Bowl. We all experience the winter blues, but if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4-5

Denomination: Christian Church

You Cannot Soft Soap God

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 12, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 2: 1 – 37

Jeremiah 2: 1 – 37 You cannot soft soap God 1 Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2 “Go and cry in the hearing of Jerusalem, saying, ‘Thus says the LORD: “I remember you, the kindness of your youth, the love of your betrothal, when you went after Me in the wilderness, in a land not ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Turning Religious Reluctance-13

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 13, 2019

13 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a reluctant but religious woman. God’s people bear witness of Jesus’ identity to reluctant religious people. What does it take to turn that religious reluctancy around? Turning religious reluctance to God requires...

TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-XIII—John 4:1-42(:21-27, 31-38) Turning the Religious Lost Attention: One of my uncles confessed to me that when he was a much younger man, he once tried to see how much oil was in his oil can by striking a match & holding it just inside the spout of the can so it ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42, John 4:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

Our Fight With Satan's Minion, Beast #1 (Revelation 13:1-10) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jul 17, 2023

Satan responds to his losses, by summoning Beast #1 from the sea. Beast #1 =Human power structures, used to attack Christians and deceive people into giving allegiance to the Beast, rather than Jesus.

Today, we begin working our way through Revelation 13. We will cover roughly half today, and the other half next week. Many Christians today find chapter 13 to be one of the most interesting, and thought-provoking, parts of the entire book of Revelation. We will hear about two beasts, summoned ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-10, Daniel 7:1-8