Sermons on Good Shepherd Sunday:

Trusting The Shepherd Series

Contributed by Mike Parry on Aug 28, 2007

This sermon builds on Jesus statement "I AM the Good Shepherd" using Psalm 23 and Ezekiel 34.

“Trusting the Shepherd” The I Am Statements FCC – August 26, 2007 Text: John 10: 11-18 Introduction: During our recent sermon series, we have been looking at the “I AM” statements of Jesus found in the Gospel of John. So far we have looked at Jesus’ claim to be “The Bread of Life”, “The Light ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Our Good Shepherd, But What Does That Really Mean?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Apr 27, 2015

Jesus the "Good Shepherd"; is a very under estimated phrase. What does this truly mean, and where is the power in this expression? Does the enemy have a similar policy? You will be surprised.

Welcome Grace and peace to you from God our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen Today we look at that passage again where Jesus tells us that he is the Good Shepherd, and there are a lot of references to sheep, so I warn you before hand, ... it has a powerful ending though. The 23rd Psalm is ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Episcopal

The Self-Sacrifice Of The Shepherd.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 18, 2021

He is the Good Shepherd who seeks out the lost sheep, and dies for His flock.

THE SELF- SACRIFICE OF THE SHEPHERD. John 10:11-18. In the fourth “I am” saying of John’s Gospel, Jesus appears as the Good Shepherd who gives His life for the sheep (John 10:11). Thus He is made known to His sheep (John 10:14). In John 10 Jesus effectively castigated the Pharisees for their ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Following The Example Of Shepherds

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Dec 9, 2024

Let’s move beyond the surface of festive traditions and embrace the deeper meaning of the season. Like the shepherds, let’s seek and encounter the living Christ.

Introduction Christmas is a season of joy, light, and celebration, but it’s also a time of profound reflection. As we revisit the familiar story of the shepherds who encountered the newborn Christ, we find not just a historical account, but a pattern for how we too can respond to the reality of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Sheep Smarts

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 26, 2017

What does it mean to be a smart sheep? We know Jesus is the Good Shepherd but what kind of sheep are we? Let's look at what it means to be a Smart Sheep.

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47; John 10:1-10 and Psalm 23 (Call to Worship) Title: Sheep Smarts INTRO: Acts 2:42-47 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 2:43 Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-46, John 10:1-10, Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

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 Shepherds Shepherd

Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Oct 13, 2002

From the shepherds we learn early in the Christmas story that Jesus came for the lowly.

The Shepherds Shepherd Luke 2:8-20 Rev. R. B. Hughes INTRODUCTION - Fitting this morning we look at the lower places of human society and see both people and God. Shepherds are popular parts in the Christmas dramas around the world. - This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Good Shepherd Takes Care Of Sheep

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 25, 2012

Encouragement to confirmands to stay faithful and focused on the Good Shepherd.

April 29, 2012 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 the flock and scatters it. The ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Doctrine Of Assurance: "To Have And Have Not" [part Four]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 29, 2016

Jesus' testimony bears credence

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, June 21, 2015 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter The Doctrine of Assurance: “To Have and Have Not” [Part Four] John 10:25-30 In Scripture it speaks about the thirsty believer who can draw from the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:25-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Good Shepherd's Wine Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on May 9, 2025

A sermon on worship - on both connecting with the past, and on intimacy with God.

In the 1960s something beautiful happened in the Roman Catholic Church. It was called the Second Vatican Council In it they suddenly decided to do almost all the things we Anglicans had been begging them to do for 500 years. I talked to you last week about the Anglo-Catholic revival in the Church ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17, Isaiah 1:18, John 13:1-12, Psalm 22:18, John 19:23-24, Matthew 27:51, John 10:22-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Good Tidings Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 31, 2018

Christmas is beyond all but Christ is exalted, worshiped and congregation has assembled for Christ. F

Luke 2:1-20 Christmas: During Christmas some go to their mother church, some others go to their mother-in-law church. For some Christmas means lots eatables and going to good restaurants. Some Christmas means bonus, means New Dress. Christmas is beyond all but Christ is exalted, worshiped and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

A Fisherman’s Guide To Good Shepherding Series

Contributed by Wayne Presnell on Dec 8, 2012

A seasoned pastor shares insight with his "fellow elders."

Peter knew... he just knew... after it was all said and done… after Jesus had risen from the dead, after his cowardly betrayal… Peter just knew... he was out. He not "the Rock" or the leader he imagined. What was he going to do now? Well a man has to earn a living… so he went back to what he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Good News Of Great Joy!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 28, 2009

Christmas message.

Good News of Great Joy! Luke 2:8-20 December 20, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I don’t know about you, but for me, sometimes the joy of the holiday season can get lost in the hustle and bustle of just getting ready for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

You’re In Good Hands Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Dec 25, 2022

I want to listen to the shepherd. Because I can get so intrigued by all the things around me. And the shepherd’s out there calling me away, calling me to a special relationship with Him

Today, we're going to look at John 10. This is the passage about the good shepherd. In order to look at the good shepherd passage, this is the one that's going to talk to us about the shepherd knows each one of his sheep by name. That we hear the shepherd’s voice, we recognize it, and we ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do You Know The Good Shepherd?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 7, 2009

A talk given at our ’Pensioners Praise’ service. Jesus said his sheep know his voice. This talk encourages people to want to know Him.

A Shepherd loses his sheep, goes into a pub and hears it calling him. Which bit of the pub does he head for: The bar! A few years ago I was reading a book by Stephen Gaukroger. He tells the story of a New York Methodist minister who saw the need to bring his ‘ninety nine righteous’ sheep back ...read more

Scripture: John 10:14-16

Denomination: Anglican