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  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Why These Particular Shepherds?

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 29, 2002
    based on 116 ratings
     | 3,730 views

    The night our Savior was born in Bethlehem there were many other shepherds watching over flocks in the Judean hill country. This outline submits some thoughts as to why these particular shepherds were so highly honored.

    WHY THESE PARTICULAR SHEPHERDS? Now there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid.” Luke 2:8-9. There were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Pastors: Leading As Shepherds

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 22, 2005
    based on 158 ratings
     | 39,280 views

    Three responsibilities of pastor / shepherds.

    God’s Glorious Church Pastors: Leading as Shepherds Ephesians 4:11 Woodlawn Baptist Church March 20, 2005 Introduction A survey was recently done as one group set out in search of the perfect pastor. Many people responded, and today I want to share the results with you. According to this study, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Shepherds And Angels Rejoice Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 21, 2014
     | 4,995 views

    Today, we celebrate God’s incredible gift – remembering 3 things: 1) Jesus was born sinless into this world by a God who loves you; 2) Jesus died, taking on our sin, so that we could be forgiven by God; and 3) We must accept Him as Lord in everything.

    2014 Christmas Series (December 21, 2014) Sermon 4 – Shepherds and Angels' Rejoice Luke 2:1-15 Introduction - Obvious question: “What is Advent?” -- The word Advent means "coming" or "arrival." -- The focus of the entire season is the celebration of the birth of Jesus the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Choose Your Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 21, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,253 views

    The Lord can be my shepherd if I choose Him. But why would anyone NOT choose Him? And what difference can He make in my life as "my shepherd"?

    In September of 1938, a man from Long Island purchased a barometer. When it arrived in the mail he was disappointed to find that the needle appeared to be stuck. It pointed to the sector on the barometer that was marked “hurricane.” He SHOOK the barometer several times… but the needle never ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    A Shepherd Worth Following Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Oct 10, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,112 views

    Jesus is the Good Shepherd to Whom we can entrust ourselves

    Introduction: We have a problem this morning. How many of you have ever raised sheep? How many of you have ever lived near sheep? How many of you know very little at all about sheep? That’s our problem. You see, to really appreciate the point of Jn10, we have to know something about sheep. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Jackson avatar

    The Shepherds: Why Them? Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 16, 2019
     | 8,541 views

    Why would God announce the Savior's birth to a group of lowly shepherds first? The answer is the heart of the gospel.

    Please open your Bibles to Luke 2. And I would also encourage you to find Ezekiel 34, and put a bookmark there, because we are going to be opening that up a little later. Every Christmas, there is an “it” toy. The most popular toy that everyone wants, and no one can find. These days, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Hamby avatar

    How To Know The Shepherd

    Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 21, 2025
     | 334 views

    Distinguishing between false shepherds and the true shepherd.

    How to Know the Shepherd John 10:1-6 From discussing “light” Jesus suddenly moves to the subject of shepherds. Once again, the timing is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    The Shepherds And The Birth Of Jesus. Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Dec 15, 2017
     | 11,384 views

    Explains the reason for the angel's announcement to the shepherds. Who were these shepherds.

    The Shepherds and the birth of Jesus. Luke 2:1-20 When John the Baptist saw Jesus coming to him while he was baptising, he exclaimed, “Behold the Lamb of God, which takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29, KJV). Before we look at the famous statement by John the Baptist upon seeing Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wilson Oshorakpor avatar

    The Shepherd And The Sheep (1) Series

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Mar 1, 2021
     | 4,564 views

    Psalms 23 is one of the most loved Psalms in the Bible. David spoke intimately of his relationship with the Lord. He was the sheep while the Lord was the shepherd. The shepherd's provision, protection, preservation and presence is clearly highlighted.

    TEXT: Psalms 23:1-6 (NLT) "The lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Good Shepherd 2

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on May 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,279 views

    The Good shepherd calls, but who is listening? The good shepherd leads, but who is following? The Conclusion.

    Dakota Community Church May 31, 2009 The Good Shepherd 2 John 10:11-18 "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand is not the shepherd who owns the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    Shepherds And Angels: Suddenly Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 1, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,001 views

    What happens when the Divine enters the ordinary?

    Rev Bradford Reaves Grace Community Church, Winchester, VA www.gracecommunity.com Watch this message on Youtube: https://youtu.be/XoQ2v6xn_tM Introduction We are here in the heart of the birth Narrative for Jesus. This is what we have spent the last few months. Yes, months. This is not something ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Get Up, Get Over It

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 12, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 10,209 views

    THE ADVERSITIES THAT COME ALONG TO BURY US USUALLY HAVE THE POTENTIAL SOLUTION WITHIN THEM. THE VERY REAL POTENTIAL IS THAT WE CAN MAKE IT, THIS WILL BENEFIT US!

    GET OVER IT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 Kings 19:9 -- 21 Ecclesiastes 12:12-14 And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh. 13: Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dale Pilgrim avatar

    Get Up And Get Dressed

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Nov 27, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,679 views

    When people see us “make allowance for each other’s faults and forgive the person who offends {us}” (Colossians 3:13) then and only then will they conclude we are followers of Jesus.

    Wakeup call at our house – a ritual! First call – “Time to get up and get ready.” Fifteen minutes later – “Come on get out of bed! We have to go soon!” Then in frustration and desperation Glenys pulls the blankets back and hollers, “DALE, it’s time to get up! We leave in an hour!” You thought it ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Christmas According To The Shepherds

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 19, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,506 views

    The story of the shepherds teaches us what Christmas is really all about.

    One night many years ago, a shepherd named Benjamin was keeping watch over his flock. It was a night that began like every other. Little did he know that this night would change his life forever. The sky was unusually clear that evening. Benjamin never grew tired of looking at the night sky. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "The Good Shepherd"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 19, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,582 views

    The Good Shepherd is the great "Iam", The Shepherd is "Good", The Shepeherd desires relationship, and the Shepherd has "Power" to save. The Shepherd wants to save us!

    “The Good Shepherd” John 10:11-18 1. The first thing I noticed in this text is the “Boom” right off the bat Jesus says, “I am” • “Ego eimi, I am he” (4:26) I am the bread of life” (6:35). I am the light of the world” (8:12; 9:5). • “Before ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist