Sermons on Get Close To The Shepherd:

Beginning Of The End

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 31, 2012

Get ready; Jesus is coming!

Beginning of the End October 18, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Get ready; Jesus is coming! Focus Passage: Matthew 24:1-14 Introduction: Biblical prophecy provides some of the greatest encouragement and hope available to us today. Just as the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Going Home

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Mar 27, 2009

Getting reaquainted and mending relationships

Going Home Jesse Bennett Bible Baptist Church Shawnee Oklahoma, Time might heal all but when during that time you are seperated scars may form bonds may be strained or broken. God uses our sorrow to teach, grow and mature us as christians. I. Did Christ suffer. A. Foxes have holes and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Day After A Miracle Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 31, 2017

Getting God's battle strategy.

A. A COMMAND OF SEPARATION “God told Joshua to make knives and circumcise the sons of those who had been slaves in Egypt (40 years ago). Their fathers died in the wilderness because of their unbelief and rebellion. Their sons had never been circumcised” (Josh. 5:2-9, Amplified). ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:2-15

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 118: A Palm Sunday Preview

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 20, 2016

Get Pumped for Your Salvation!

Last Sunday in his children’s devotion, Mr. Donovan talked about movie previews. He pointed out how previews package up the highlights of an upcoming movie to get you excited about seeing that film. But once you’ve seen a preview a few times, the novelty wears off doesn’t it? When ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:19-29

Denomination: Lutheran

The Man Born Blind Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 8, 2025

Why people get sick.

A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 9 1. Where did the action take place? Temple entrance. “As Jesus passed by” (9:1). a. Blind could not enter the Temple. b. Normally begged. 2. What was the background? Crisis. “They (the Jews) took up stones to cast at him” (8:59). Aorist active subjunctive, i.e., ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

To Stir Up Hunger For God Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 14, 2025

Remembering gets you hungry.

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for (God) righteousness, for they shall be filled” (Matthew 5:6). A. INTRODUCTION: REMEMBERING GETS YOU HUNGRY 1. How do you feel when hungry? a. Gnawing desire. b. Empty. c. Desire for food. d. Weak. e. Maybe headache. f. Mind focuses on hunger or on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9, Psalm 77:10-12, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

Preparation Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Jun 11, 2023

Getting ready to meet the king

After everything settled from the chaos, King Xerxes thought about the decree he'd made and Vashti. His attendants suggested that they search the empire to find beautiful virgins for the king. Agents were to be appointed in every province to bring the women into the royal harem at the fortress ...read more

I Made It PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023

This sermon explores how trials and struggles are God's way of communicating with us, urging us to view them as opportunities for growth and closeness to Him.

Hey there, church family! We've got an interesting talk lined up today, something I think we can all relate to on some level. We're going to be chatting about trials, struggles, and testimonies...and not just any testimonies, but those that come right from the trenches of life's hardest moments. I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Topics: Overcoming, Perseverance

Are You Having A Spiritual Temper Tantrum Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 26, 2012

God chooses who gets His grace.

Are You Having A Spiritual Temper Tantrum? Text: Jonah 4:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: At the beginning of a new year, a high school principal decided to post his teachers’ new year’s resolutions on the bulletin board. As the teachers gathered around the bulletin board, a great ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

He’s In The House

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Nov 20, 2020

They followed Lord in the house to get their blessing

As we open up this dialog, we see Jesus is about to pick another disciple to follow him on this journey into ministry as we know it too be, as it has been sat before him and this disciple that he is about to choose is named Matthew. In the earlier part of this passage we hear Jesus discussing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:28

Denomination: Baptist

A Grave Injustice

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jan 3, 2024

Jesus gets arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane

A Grave Injustice Mark 14:43-52 Good morning. Here in America, we have certain rights and laws pertaining to false arrests. An article about false arrests on a legal encyclopedia website asked the question, “Is False Arrest a Crime?” “In many states, false arrest or false imprisonment are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Send In The Praisers! See Beyond Today!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 26, 2022

Let us look at sheep and shepherds... we don't need to be impatient with people. Lead people to nourishment, water and rest.

SEND IN THE PRAISERS! CAN WE SEE BEYOND THE PROBLEMS OF TODAY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a pastor friend that often says: I WOULD LOVE PASTORING IF IT WEREN’T FOR PEOPLE! My family’s first time we attended a new church in the area where we had moved. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Romans 8:25, John 10:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Moving Out Of The Cemetery Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 18, 2014

Get the moving truck ready, Jesus is moving out of the cemetery!

INTRODUCTION • OPENING VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • Easter is a holiday that makes NO sense without Jesus. • Why did Jesus suffer as He did? When we come to the realization as to why He died, we then need to make a choice! • Do we accept Him as our Savior or do we ignore ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Boat

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

This message challenges us to get out of the boat

This morning we are going to continue to look at the story of Jesus walking on the water, but just like a priceless jewel that can be appreciated from many angles so is true of God’s word. It is here in this wonderful story that God teaches us about himself and his love for us. It is here that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 23, 2025

Following Jesus means trusting His leadership, surrendering self-rule, embracing transformation, and walking daily with the Shepherd whose presence shapes every step.

There is a tenderness in the way Jesus calls people. He never shouts to impress the crowd. He never manipulates the moment. He never forces Himself upon anyone. Instead, He speaks in a way that reaches the deepest places of the heart and invites a response that is both personal and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19, John 10:4, Luke 9:23, Hebrews 12:2, Psalm 23:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist