Sermons on Godly Shepherds:

To Be Known By The Shepherd

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 6, 2006

4th Sunday of Easter, "Series B" The shepherd invites us to live in community

4th Sunday of Easter May 11, 2003 "Series B" Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son into our world, that we might come to know the truth and depth of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Mar 3, 2006

Listening to the voice of Jesus, who laid down his life for his sheep, is the only way to enter into eternal life.

“The Good Shepherd” John 10: 1 – 18; Ezekiel 34: 11 – 16; Psalm 23 Introduction: Of Sheep and Shepherds Ask the children: What kind of animal would you like to be? Why? Have you ever noticed that no one ever says that they want to be a sheep? Why is that? Does anyone here know what sheep are ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18, John 1:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 17, 2005

In this message we will unpack the title of ’The Good Shepherd,’ We sure could use one. (I Am Jesus - pt 4)

The Good Shepherd I Am Jesus – part 4 TODAY – is week 4 in our message series ‘I Am Jesus.’ ON – January the 9th we set out on a journey together to know Christ in a much deeper and much fuller way. On that day began taking a fresh look at Jesus, we starting looking at Him through a fresh pair ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Promises Of The Shepherd

Contributed by Michael Ward on Mar 28, 2005

Celebration of Psalm 23 reviewing the promises of Good Shepherd to His faithful flock.

Introduction This is undoubtedly the most famous and oft-quoted of the Psalms. But why? Perhaps it is because of the comfort the Shepherd brings. But also, we see the promises of the Shepherd that we enjoy not only in this life, but in the eternity to come. This is a psalm of the Great Shepherd ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Song Of The Shepherd Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

God cares for the needs that we have like a shepherd cares for sheep and a host cares for guests

Song of the Shepherd Psalm 23 August 17, 1997 Evening Service Introduction I. A sheep farm: Sheep are frail and dumb animals, they need constant care and constant supervision, without this they will die or be injured II. We are the sheep of God: We need God’s care and supervision, we need His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Of Sheep & Shepherds

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 23, 2001

The Motivation, Manner & Reward of Being An Elder.

Of Sheep & Shepherds Commercial currently airing that shows a lonely shepherd with a cell phone. As he makes a phone call, those he calls begin arriving in droves, until he surrounded by 100s of people. Wonder how many real shepherds spend a lot of time on a cell phone? Lonely! As Phillip ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4, Psalm 23:1-6

The Journey Of The Shepherds Series

Contributed by Dwight Gunter Ii on Dec 1, 2000

What is the right way bibilically to respond to a Word from the Lord?

Introduction . . . Christmas is about journeys. There was the journey of: · The Shepherds – from the fields to the stable · The Wise Men – from distant lands – following a star · Mary & Joseph – from Nazareth to Bethlehem · Jesus – from His home in Heaven to a bed in a barn We often journey at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: *other

The Shepherd's Song

Contributed by Keith Harms on Dec 11, 2000

A study on the 23rd Psalm

The Shepherds Song Keith Harms livingWORD Assembly of God Tonight’s message is titled "The Shepherd’s Song". I have mentioned before that my father raised sheep while I was growing up. He’s since retired and moved into town, but for my entire childhood, Dad was always working with sheep. Despite ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

CONTENTMENT IS NO PROBLEM WHEN WE ARE FOLLOWING THE GOOD SHEPHERD

BIG IDEA: CONTENTMENT IS NO PROBLEM WHEN WE ARE FOLLOWING THE GOOD SHEPHERD INTRODUCTI0N: Do you ever have a problem with contentment? Who doesn’t! How do you feel when your kids or your wife complain ... = a reflection on your ability to provide and care for your family The Good Shepherd can be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. This has been a good weekend of celebration.

1. This has been a good weekend of celebration. 50 years to look back over and to thank God for. 50 years of being a church. 2. As I looked through the year of the bible readings and sought to choose a passage for this evening, I wanted to find a passage that would be appropriate for this weekend. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Shepherd's Salvation

Contributed by Fred Edwards on Dec 4, 2001

The "when, where, and how" of receiving Christ was and is available to the least as well as the greatest of men.

A SHEPHERD’S SALVATION Luke 2:8-14 I. The Situation A. They were shepherds 1. They smelled like the animals (maybe goats). 2. They tended the sheep for temple sacrifice. B. They were ceremonially unclean 1. They were necessary for religion. 2. They were neglected by the religious. C. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Good Shepherding

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001

How can we call Jesus the "good shepherd" when there is so much tragedy? From the Sunday after the Columbine shootings. Deals with the problem of evil.

"I am the good shepherd..." The very fact that Jesus chooses to describe himself as such suggests that there were other less-than-good shepherds operating in the neighborhood. There were people who cared more for themselves than the sheep and were less than considerate-perhaps even brutal at ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: *other

Shame On The Shepherd

Contributed by Harold Nichols on Apr 4, 2001

Pastor’s who do not lead the flock of God should hang their head in shame.

SHAME ON THE SHEPHERDS TEXT: JEREMIAH 50:1-6 MY PEOPLE HATH BEEN LOST SHEEP: THEIR SHEPHERDS HAVE CAUSED THEM TO GO ASTRAY, THEY HAVE TURNED THEM TO GO ASTRAY ON THE MOUNTAINS; THEY HAVE GONE FROM THE MOUNTAIN TO THE HILL, THEY HAVE FORGOTTEN THEIR RESTINGPLACE. INTRODUCTION: HAVE YOU EVER ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 50:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Sheep And Shepherd

Contributed by James Groce on Apr 18, 2001

There has been much teaching on the role of the pastor and his relationship to those God has placed in the local congregation under his authority.

The Sheep and Shepherd There has been much teaching on the role of the pastor and his relationship to those God has placed in the local congregation under his authority. There has been much hurt caused by imbalanced teaching; as well as improper, or abusive methods of leadership. Throughout the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 79:13, Psalm 100:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 11, 2001

The Sheep, the Shepherd and the Sheep Pen

John 10:1-16 Key verse is 11: I am the Good Shephard. In the Parable we find three themes 1. The sheep 2. The Good shepherd and 3. The Sheep Pen 1. The Sheep We are the sheep. We see this is the parable of the Lost Sheep in Luke 15, 17 Read Luke 15. 17 Look at the reaction of the Good ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-16

Denomination: Anglican