Sermons on Great Shepherd:

Maintaining Balance

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 28, 2020

In this message I use Satan's temptation of Jesus to demonstrate three key areas we need to be in balance in: physical needs, relationship with God and others, and power and riches.

Maintaining Balance Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11; Philippians 4:11-13 The title of my message this morning is “Maintaining Balance.” Recently I completed a series titled the “Four Seasons of Life.” In that series I explained that we go through seasons as we shift closer to or away from Christ. Our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fundamentals Of The Faith - Week 2 What It Means To Be A Born-Again Christian - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 15, 2020

(The Reality of Being a Born-Again Christian, One of the SAVED!) OUR RELATIONSHIP TO GOD THE FATHER

A. Foreknown of God. 1. Romans 8:29 "For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers." B. Chosen by God. 1. 1 Pet 1:20 "He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29, 1 Peter 1:20, Acts 2:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am Not With Them

Contributed by Sean Dees on Feb 7, 2020

It is easy to go with the flow of doubters when it comes to the promises of God, we are to go against the grain and the flow of "doubters traffic" to the promises God has for us.

(23) And they came unto the brook of Eshcol, and cut down from thence a branch with one cluster of grapes, and they bare it between two upon a staff; and they brought of the pomegranates, and of the figs. (26) And they went and came to Moses, and to Aaron, and to all the congregation of the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:23-27

Prayer Of Rest And Unceasing Prayer Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 4, 2020

This is the 3rd Address in the four part Lenten Series on Prayer

Prayer of Rest and paradoxically Unceasing Prayer Story: A business manager went on holiday to an island in Greece. One day, while he was on the beach, he was called up on his mobile phone by his secretary, wanting some help. He gave her some instructions and told her to call him back when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35, Revelation 5:6-10, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Romans 12:12, Colossians 4:2, Philippians 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Psalms 27, 37, And 84 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Mar 7, 2020

Passages in different locations are often interconnected in such a way that one avenue of thought springs from another. Although these psalms were not written with the intent that they be interconnected by us today, they collectively express a message relevant today.

For Sermon Central researchers: I have posted a series of 15 sermons on the Psalms. In recent personal studies I have found the psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had fully appreciated. I had too often swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to inquire as thoroughly as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14, Judges 6:26-27, Deuteronomy 27:1-7, Joshua 8:30-32, Exodus 24:4, Exodus 17:15, 1 Samuel 7:17, Genesis 35:1-3, 2 Samuel 24:21-25, Genesis 33:20, Psalm 37:25, Philippians 3:20, Acts 7:1-49, 2 Samuel 12:10-13, Psalm 84:1-4, Psalm 37:1-40, Psalm 27:13, Genesis 26:25, Psalm 84:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Larger Story Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 8, 2020

Jesus Came To Rescue You. He cares about more than what you have done. He cares about what has been done to, said to, and said about you. Not just forgiveness but healing, redemption and restoration is available too.

ILLUST> In the movie Patch Adams, Patch is a medical student with a huge heart for people and a dream to be able to offer health care to the less fortunate in society. So he rallies some others around him and begins to chase his dream. Then tragedy strikes; his girlfriend is murdered by one ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-17

Series: Wow! Whose Young Daughter Is That? (Part 3) How To Get Out Of Marah, The Land Of Bitterness”

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020

Bitterness & Resentment are two sides of the same coin. Resentment is the attitude people have toward someone or something. Bitterness is the accompanying inner feeling defined as unpleasant, angry, hostile, sour, resentful. Both hurt...

SERIES: “WOW! WHOSE YOUNG DAUGHTER IS THAT? (PART 3) HOW TO GET OUT OF MARAH, THE LAND OF BITTERNESS” 1. Ruth 1: 1 In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land. So a man from Bethlehem in Judah, together with his wife and two sons, went to live for a while in the country of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5, Ruth 1:18-22, Ruth 2:5

Denomination: Charismatic

Series: Wow! Whose Young Daughter Is That? (Part 5) Behold A Woman Lay At This Feet?

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020

Obedience to the plans of God for our lives can lead us into very tempting situations. Often times, things you desire most will crawl to your door. But always maintain godly integrity even in the midst of lack. Ruth lie at Boaz's feet, but no sex occurred.

SERIES: “WOW! WHOSE YOUNG DAUGHTER IS THAT? (PART 5) BEHOLD A WOMAN LAY AT THIS FEET? – AS IT TURNED OUT (RUTH 2:3) 1. Ruth 3:7-14: 7 When Boaz had finished eating and drinking and was in good spirits, he went over to lie down at the far end of the grain pile. Ruth approached quietly, uncovered ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:7-13, Ruth 2:1-5

Denomination: Charismatic

Do Not Limit The Holy One Of Israel (Part 4): Fear Is A Spirit That Limits Our Dependence On God In Times Of Trouble (Teach)

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020

Biologists say fear is the first & only universal emotion expressed in man and animals. We come into this world stamped with fear and those fears are multiplied as we grow. 365 “Fears Nots” are mentioned in the Bible. So how do we overcome destructive fear & trust God for breakthroughs?

DO NOT LIMIT THE HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL (PART 4): FEAR IS A SPIRIT THAT LIMITS OUR DEPENDENCE ON GOD IN TIMES OF TROUBLE (TEACH) 1. 1 Samuel 28: 3 Now Samuel had died, and all Israel had lamented for him and buried him in Ramah, in his own city. And Saul had put the mediums and the spiritists out of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:3-20, 1 Timothy 1:7, Psalm 78:41

Denomination: Charismatic

#13 Silly Sabbath Rules Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 22, 2020

The Pharisees thought religion was about rules and regulations. Jesus taught that it was about worshipping God from the heart and meeting human needs. This sermon looks at the Pharisees silly Sabbath rules and Jesus’ correction of their false teachings, and a startling statement of His deity.

#13 Silly Sabbath Rules Series: Mark March 22, 2020 Chuck Sligh NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: Mark 2:23-28 – "And no ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

Heroes And Villains Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 23, 2020

As Paul concludes his letter to the Romans, he commends many people in Rome while warning them of others. Paul's long list of people gives us a rare snapshot into the nature of the early church.

A. A young adult man was walking through a supermarket to pick up a few things when he noticed an older lady following him around. 1. Thinking nothing of it, he ignored her and continued on. 2. Finally, when he went to the checkout line, she quickly slipped in front of him. 3. “Pardon me,” she ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Empty Tomb

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Apr 12, 2020

From the earliest apostolic period, the reality of the empty tomb—the biblical truth that the tomb of Jesus of Nazareth was found empty by His disciples—has been at the center of the Christian proclamation.

The empty tomb John 20: 1-20 What Is the Importance of the Empty Tomb? From the earliest apostolic period, the reality of the empty tomb—the biblical truth that the tomb of Jesus of Nazareth was found empty by His disciples—has been at the center of the Christian proclamation. All four Gospels ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Ten Commandments

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 13, 2020

This is from a series I preached on the Ten Commandments

Title: The 10 Commandments: Part 4 Scripture: Exodus 20:14&16 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 10-27-19 Intro: Here is a great quote on the Moral Law of God by Dr. Steve Lawson: Can you imagine a Christian couple actually praying about living together before marriage? Can you fathom a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14, Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Evil Beads

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Apr 20, 2020

Beads are very beautiful ornaments for adorning the individual, but when they become the doorway to idol worship it needs to be addressed

King James Version (KJV) 38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. Evil Beads Babatunmishe Oke, Pennsylvania November 6, 2012 8.00-930pm I have used research from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:38

Come To Jesus

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 24, 2020

This message is about linking ourselves to Jesus - taking on His "yoke" which is easier than carrying our own.

Come To Jesus Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30; 27:32; Mark 15:21; Luke 23:26 I want to share a couple of songs with you that I learned as a child growing up in a small country church in middle Tennessee. At the close of the services we would give the invitation for discipleship for those in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 27:32, Mark 15:21, Luke 23:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational