Sermons on Get Close To The Shepherd:

Wounded, Weary And Warring

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 6, 2012

Christian life and ministry getting rough?

When I was a new Christian I wanted to be like Peter and Paul. I wish I had been more specific because I have found that I have a lot of their weaknesses, but I was hoping for their strengths. Everyone has a hero in the Word that they wish they could be like and most of us while we want to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Arise Out Of Darkness And Shine

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Oct 13, 2017

The whole earth maybe covered in darkness but who says you have to be wrapped in the darkness. Get up and pray, get up and study the Word, get into real fellowship with the Light and God’s sunrise glory will cover you.

Introduction Isaiah Receives a Revelation of Darkness The book of Isaiah is a very important book in the Old Testament. It is a book full of prophecies, revelations and glimpses of Jesus Christ hundreds of years before Jesus came to the earth. For example in Isaiah 9:1-7, the birth of Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Andrew: First Called Disciple Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023

If you find Jesus as your Savior, first find someone close to you and tell them about Jesus, and bring them to Jesus.

“John the Baptist stood with two of his disciple looking at Jesus. The Baptist said, ‘Behold the Lamb of God,’ and Andrew and John began following Jesus. The Master… asked, ‘What are you looking for?’ They said, ‘Master-Teacher, what are You staying?’ Jesus said, ‘come follow Me.’ It was 4 p.m. so ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When You're In A Slump Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Oct 26, 2001

We all get in spiritual "slumps" where our relationship with God is suffering. What do we do to get out of the slump?

What To Do When You Are in a Slump October 12, 2001 New Community Church Intro: My father in law was telling me about a situation that happened to him a couple of weeks ago. He is a college professor and he gave out an assignment to his students. He told the students the assignment could be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Baptist

Revival Begins With Me

Contributed by Vernon Price on Apr 10, 2012

Opening Song: 292 Jesus I Come Closing Song: 311 I Would Be Like Jesus Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 29:1-10

REVIVAL BEGINS WITH ME Opening Song: 292 Jesus I Come Closing Song: 311 I Would Be Like Jesus Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 29:1-10 One night in a church service a young woman felt the tug of God at her heart. She responded to God's call and accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior. The young ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1-10

Denomination: Adventist

The Applause Of Christmas

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Dec 22, 2004

Ultimately, the birth of Jesus is about who gets glory. Glory to God!

We haven’t spent too much time thinking about the way things were in the world when Jesus was born. I listened to a talk by speaker Rob Bell this week and I started thinking about what the world was like when Jesus was born. Look at Luke 2:1. In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

Know My Heart, Oh God!!!

Contributed by John Gail on Apr 22, 2012

This is an outline depicting the heart of David and his love for God. David was a man that desired to be close to God and all of his energy was directed to that end..

KNOW MY HEART, OH GOD!!! Text: Psalm 139:17-24 17 How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them! 18 If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with thee. 19 Surely thou wilt slay the wicked, O God: depart from me ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

When Joy Is Our Song PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023

This sermon encourages us to receive God's message of joy and assurance through Jesus Christ, like the humble shepherds, with open hearts and minds. Key

Welcome, my dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together, not as strangers but as a family, bound by a shared love and reverence for our Lord. We stand here, not as solitary islands, but as a unified body, our hearts beating in rhythm with the divine melody of God's love. Today, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Topics: Joy, Making Room

Don't Fear The Shadows PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 8, 2024

This sermon explores the comforting message of Psalm 23, emphasizing God's role as our Shepherd, guiding and protecting us through life's darkest valleys.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I am so grateful for the opportunity to stand before you today, to share the Word of God and to delve into the richness of His promises. It is indeed a beautiful day that the Lord has made, and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. Today, ...read more

Topics: Fear, Shadows

With Jesus In The Wilderness - 2 Of 7 Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Feb 1, 2021

"Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil." Our King is a Shepherd King—a Physician King— a Presence!

February 25, 1996 Preface Today is the first Sunday in Lent. Six weeks from today is Easter Sunday. I would like to give you a verse to use during these weeks and days before Easter as we join together in seeking to draw nearer to God. (Let me read the first few words in Hebrews ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Who Is Coming To The Party? Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 24, 2007

We need to get the invitations out!

WHO IS COMING TO THE PARTY? Revelation 20.11-15 S: Evangelism C: Judgment Th: Heaven Can’t Wait Pr: WE NEED TO GET THE INVITATIONS OUT! ?: Why? KW: Certainties TS: We will find in our study of Revelation 20 three certainties that show why we need to get the invitations out. Type: Propositional, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Anticipate The Fulfillment Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 23, 2024

We can Anticipate the fulfillment of God’s promises in three ways as we see how the 1) Shepherds hear the News (Luke 2:8-12), 2) Heavenly Hosts Rejoice (Luke 2:13-14) and finally how the 3) Shepherds See and Share (Luke 2:15-20)

As we have been singing various carols tonight, many ring with the theme of anticipation. The season of Advent, beginning four Sundays before Christmas is the season of the church year that emphasizes the anticipation of the first coming of Christ to this earth. His coming as the Messiah was first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Other

Worship That Costs

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 2, 2007

We need to get ready to worship for eternity.

March 4, 2007 Morning Worship Text: 2 Samuel 24:18-24 Subject: Worship Title: Worship That Costs In recent weeks we have been talking about worship and I have stressed to you that worship is more than just singing songs. It actually is about how you live your life. But I want to talk to you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:18-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Start Your Life Over

Contributed by Al Munger on Dec 6, 2001

How to get a fresh start in life

How to Start Your Life Over John 3:1-16 Introduction: Have you ever played the game ‘If I had my life to live over again’? The older and more experienced you get, the more you probably play this game – the more you say to yourself “gee, if only I had a second ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Abrams Second Test: A Famine In The Land Series

Contributed by Michael Greer on Feb 9, 2003

The problems with getting out of Gods will and plan.

Series: Gods First Patriarch Second Test: A Famine In The land Genesis 12:10-20 (Sunday Feb 2, 2003) Intro: I found an Illustration, which asked, “How you can tell when it’s going to be a rotten day:” You wake up face down on the pavement. You call Suicide Prevention ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20

Denomination: Holiness