Sermons on God Told Shepherds:

O' Holy Night Series

Contributed by Wilson Spencer on Jan 7, 2012

Fourth, and final in a series on the Birth of Christ, this sermon looks at Luke's account of the angelic visitation to the shepherds, their reaction and subsequent rejoicing and proclaiming the good news!

O’ Holy Night (Series on the Birth of Christ – Conclusion) Pastor Wilson Spencer Liberty Baptist Church December 25th, 2011 Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: We recognize December 25th every year as the day to honor the coming of our messiah, our savior, our king into the world as one of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Gave People To The Church, As Gifts To Fix/Equip Them (Ephesians 4:7-16, Part 1) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 29, 2022

What is the relationship between leaders and laity? Their job, and our job.

Over the years, I've read my fair share of commentaries and academic journal articles on the Bible. I have never, ever, read more passionate-- and even angry-- scholars on any other subject, than I have on today's verses. At first, I was surprised by this-- amused, really, if I'm ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Touch Not My Anointed?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 23, 2011

The pastor is not a dictator, but a ministering leader.

Matt 20:25-28 25 But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them. 26 But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; 27 And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

"The Guided Missile"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Feb 5, 2004

This is a first-person, expository sermon, told from the point of view of Micaiah, the Prophet of God. Micaiah tells the story of King Ahab and King Jehoshaphat, and the desire (or lack thereof) to know the will of God.

“The Guided Missile” INTRODUCTION: Do you really want to know God’s will? A lot of people DON’T. WHY? BECAUSE … it might NOT be YOUR WILL. THEN … that becomes a problem. We have to choose between: o Doing what we KNOW is the will of God … BUT … what we DON’T REALLY WANT to do. o OR … ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 22:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Will Of God

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 2, 2022

So often we treat the will of God like some kind of good luck charm, lucky penny, or rabbits’ foot. The will of God consists of things that are in line with God’s plan and purpose.

The Will of God By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - There comes a point or there should come a point in every person’s spiritual walk and their ultimate relationship with God that they get tired of religion at least it has for me. Now that doesn’t mean we get tired of God or serving Him, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17, Romans 12:1, Psalm 143:10

Denomination: Apostolic

Sent On A Mission By Jesus

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Apr 17, 2011

Just as Jesus had authority, told His disciples what would happen, and told them what to do, He has the same in our lives and has sent us on a mission to make disciples in this dying world.

Matthew 21: The Triumphal Entry Parallel Passages: Mark 11:1-10 Luke 19:28-40 John 12:12-19 There are many stories unique to various Gospels, especially in John, but many are also shared between one or more Gospels. This was a very important event that took place the week of His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Power Demonstration

Contributed by Douglas Stull on Dec 4, 2010

God releases His power through the love, humility, and servanthood demonstrated by sending Jesus into the world.

God’s Power Demonstration Luke 2:1-7 & Phil. 2:3-8 1. Millions for defense and not a penny for tribute! I learned what that quote meant while in the Army. I was assigned, as were all junior officers In the 82d Airborne Division, to escort generals and colonels from the parking lot to a set of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-8

Denomination: Brethren

Jesus, Gateway To Meaningful Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 16, 2022

Jesus is like a gate or a door to a sheep pen; He protects His flock and regulates them so they can thrive.

Jesus, Gateway to Meaningful Life John 10:7-10, Psalm 118:19-26, Jeremiah 23:1-6 1 Jesus often referred to symbols that teach something about him, The 7 I Am statements from John’s Gospel are metaphors, saying Jesus is something, meaning that, in some way, He is like something. 2. Two of these ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10, Psalm 118:19-26, Jeremiah 23:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Yahweh: God Is Series

Contributed by Dan Dunn on Aug 15, 2001

We are all invited by God to look into that burning bush with Moses and hear God say “I am who I am,” and live our lives accordingly, in a responsible relationship with Him.

Today we are beginning a new worship series at Mount Pisgah, and I’m excited about the privilege I have of preaching the first sermon in this series. For the next 6 weeks we’re going to be experiencing the different ways that God meets our deepest needs. To help us get a handle on the ways God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-15

Denomination: Methodist

Ruach Elohim

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 20, 2022

You may be facing a situation right now. It may seem as though everything is dead, everything is dislocated, messed up, dried up, washed out, hopeless, helpless, and scattered but I dare you to do as God God told Ezekiel and prophecy to your situation and tell it Ruach Elohim fill this place.

Ruach Elohim by Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - My wife and I love to sit out on the patio and just enjoy life, nature, and each other. Now both of us being northerners neither one of us are really enthused when the temperature and humidity is super high, that is one of our biggest ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-7

Denomination: Apostolic

Let's Go

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Today we are looking at the Christmas story through the eyes of the shepherds. The shepherds were a poorer social class (especially when compared to the magi), which shows the truth of the “great joy that will be for all the people” - regardless of socia

Let’s Go Luke 2:8-20 Today we are looking at the Christmas story through the eyes of the shepherds. The shepherds were a poorer social class (especially when compared to the magi), which shows the truth of the “great joy that will be for all the people” - regardless of social status. We too are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Becoming A Part Of The Plan Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 13, 2004

This is the third in a series of sermons on Advent. This message deals with what we can learn from the shepherds about becoming a part of God’s plan for salvation to the world.

The Stories of Advent Becoming Part of the Plan Luke 2:8-20 As we continue in this series on the stories of Advent we come today to the story of the Shepherds these anonymous men who were the first to hear the news of the birth of the Messiah. Remember that for thousands of years prophets had been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: *other

God’s Call To Revival - God’s Prophetic Revelations

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 4, 2020

Today's message is a continuation of the message "God's Call to Revival - Ezra." This message looks at the prophetic revelations brought out by the prophets Haggai and Zechariah.

God’s Call to Revival God’s Prophetic Revelations *** Watch: https://youtu.be/RvyzjObDB6g Last week we looked at the return of the Jews to God’s Promised Land under the leadership of Ezra, along with Zerubbabel, and Jeshua. They just finished 70 years of Babylonian captivity, and what we looked ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-6, Zechariah 4:6, Zechariah 4:1-10

Denomination: Foursquare

The Hired Servant

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Nov 30, 2017

Jesus is the good shepherd and the owner not the hired servant who runs when the wolf attacks. You are as Jesus is.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. TOPIC: THE HIRED SERVANT John 10:12-13King James Version (KJV) 12 But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:12-13

Denomination: Charismatic

Sick At Heart

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 14, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have you seen a person with heart sickness, it may be called rheumatic heart. Have you seen how they acted? full of despair and sickness. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that Sickness will affect both

I. EXORDIUM: Have you seen a person with heart sickness, it may be called rheumatic heart. Have you seen how they acted? full of despair and sickness. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that Sickness will affect both the leaders and the workers. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 19:10 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 19:10

Denomination: Pentecostal