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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Jesus Is The Door And The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 16, 2015
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     | 14,523 views

    Jesus said, "I Am the Door," and "I am the Good Shepherd." But what does this mean for us? 1. Jesus wants to guide us. 2. Jesus wants to guard us. 3. Jesus wants to give to us.

    Jesus is the Door and the Good Shepherd John 10:1-18 Series: The Great I Am Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 9, 2014 *Did Jesus ever claim to be God? -- The answer is: Yes He did, very often and very clearly. In fact, this was the main charge against the Lord from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wade In The Water

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Oct 14, 2022
     | 3,985 views

    Ezekiel shares with us his experience of wading in the water which flowed from the Temple.

    Introduction: In this text, Ezekiel shares with us his experience of wading in the water which flowed from the Temple. I. The Source Of The Water Before we go with Ezekiel into the water, I think it would do us well to see where the water was coming from. Ezekiel said, “I saw water coming out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Reuben Bredenhof avatar

    I Am The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Aug 1, 2021
     | 2,865 views

    We come to know Christ in the same way that sheep came to know their shepherd: by experience, by following him year after year, by learning that we can love and trust him. We come to know that He will bring us to places of safety, and that He will be with us always.

    Nobody enjoys feeling like they’re just a number. But this tends to happen when you deal with a big organization, like a bank or the government. It feels like to them, you’re just another account number, just another taxpayer. Sometimes the bank will send you a nice letter, “We really care about ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Shepherd And You: Life In The Valley PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025
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     | 97 views

    God’s presence with us in life’s darkest valleys brings comfort, courage, and guidance, assuring us we are never alone, no matter the circumstance.

    Some valleys look like hospital rooms with the blinds half-open and the clock moving too slowly. Some valleys sound like the phone call no one wants or the silence after the door shuts. Some valleys feel like midnight at noon—shadows stretching across the heart, courage feeling thin, hope feeling ...read more

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    Getting Through The Valley

    Contributed by Bobby Sims, Jr. on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 209 ratings
     | 21,610 views

    Life will take you through a series of valleys. But God is always there to help you through.

    “ Getting through the Valley “ Rev. B. J. Sims, Jr. Psalm 23 Many of us are so focused on life’s valleys that we tend to miss the joys of this journey we are on. The psalmist has gracefully put a few, but meaningful, words together that can be used to help examine, with remarkable views, our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Good Shepherd - Pt2 Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,288 views

    Part 2 of the Good Shepherds look at Psam 23.

    THE GOOD SHEPHERD – Part 2 First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan Rev. Bruce A. Shields www.TawasBaptist.org • Psalm 23 1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Growing On Purpose

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 158 ratings
     | 14,133 views

    Anytime we get close to Jesus the devil will throw a fit

    April 22, 2001 Sand Flat Baptist Church David Yarbrough Growing On Purpose Mark 9:2-29 Illustration: We often fail to consider the gradual, cumulative effect of sin in our lives. In Saint Louis in 1984, an unemployed cleaning woman noticed a few bees buzzing around the attic of her home. Since ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Get Out Of The Water

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 30, 2024
     | 755 views

    Waters have throughout antiquity been a scary endeavor especially the ocean its deep, dark, and dangerous. God has been telling people to get out of the waters or our sinfulness.

    John 6:16-21 Get out of the Waters 1. Jesus comforts his disciples on the Sea of Galilee by saying, “It is I; do not be afraid.” But is that what he really said? • The Sea is Deep, Dark, and deadly • That’s what many people think of the ocean, • There are many Scary Movies such as The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "the Shepherd’s Voice: A Call To Faith And Belonging"

    Contributed by Mark Zorn on May 11, 2025
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    In John 10:22-30, we see a picture of Jesus as both the provider of eternal security and the voice we are called to follow. But how do we hear this voice? How do we discern it amid the noise of life?

    Introduction Good morning, beloved. Today’s Scripture is a profound reminder of Jesus’ intimate connection with us as our Shepherd. In John 10:22-30, we see a picture of Jesus as both the provider of eternal security and the voice we are called to follow. But how do we hear this voice? How do we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "the Shepherd’s Voice: A Call To Faith And Belonging"

    Contributed by Mark Zorn on Sep 16, 2025
     | 104 views

    We see a picture of Jesus as both the provider of eternal security and the voice we are called to follow. But how do we hear this voice? How do we discern it amid the noise of life?

    Introduction Good morning, beloved. Today’s Scripture is a profound reminder of Jesus’ intimate connection with us as our Shepherd. In John 10:22-30, we see a picture of Jesus as both the provider of eternal security and the voice we are called to follow. But how do we hear this voice? How do we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Jackson avatar

    I Am The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Mar 11, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,690 views

    #5 in "What's in a Name: The I AM Statements of Jesus"

    What’s In a Name? Week 6: I Am the Good Shepherd Have you ever thought about the fact that church is the only place you hear someone described as a sheep like it’s a good thing? Outside the pages of Scripture, no one describes being sheeplike as anything desirable, You’ve never heard of a sports ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Get Even, Get...love

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,057 views

    Message on loving enemies and such.

    Don’t Get Even, Get...Love Matthew 5:38-48 April 24, 2005 Introduction If I were to ask you what kind of movie most of you ladies like, I’m guessing you would say, "romantic comedies." You know, the funny movies where the couple falls in love after all, and everything’s just fine. If I were to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • David Dunn avatar

    The Shepherd Brings Us Home

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025
     | 79 views

    Jesus is the Good Shepherd who provides, protects, pursues, and ultimately brings His people safely home to dwell with Him forever.

    Psalm 23:1 — “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” There are passages in Scripture that seem to sing even when you read them silently. Psalm 23 has wrapped itself around wounded hearts and weary souls for three thousand years. It has been whispered in hospital rooms, recited at ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • David Welch avatar

    The Great Shepherd Of My Soul

    Contributed by David Welch on Dec 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,658 views

    Message celebrating the wonders of our great Shepherd.

    “The Great Shepherd of My Soul” Psalm 23 Introduction This is probably one of the most quoted and memorized passages of the Bible next to John 3:16. It can be found on funeral brochures all around the world. It is deeply personal. It addresses every aspect of one’s life. It affirms God as our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Jamie Bogaard avatar

    The Shepherd's Story Series

    Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Dec 30, 2021
     | 2,014 views

    How did it feel for God to come to the lowest in society to proclaim his birth. Tell the story from the shepherd's point of view

    Feel free to use this however you want, I hold no copyright and you have my permission. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Sunday, Dec. 24 – 6:00 pm Scripture reading: Matthew 1:18-24 Song: When Love Was Born My name is Cyrus. I want to tell you a story. I am a shepherd and we are great ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends