Sermons on Green Pastures:

Listening For God's Word

Contributed by Rita Sims on Oct 20, 2003

God’s Living Word comes to us every day.

I’ve read in the Scpriptures in Jeremiah 31:3 "I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness," at a time when I really needed to be reminded of God’s love. It became for me the Word of God-- living and active. I’ve heard Jesus’ words: "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16

Denomination: United Methodist

All We Like Sheep

Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 21, 2003

Sheep need shepherds......so do people !

“All We Like Sheep” Isaiah 53:6 Isaiah utilizes a picture here of sheep going astray to describe the spiritual condition of the people. Numbers 27:17 Moses warned the children of the Lord that they not act as sheep w/o a shepherd. Yet that was the very thing that Jesus saw when he looked out ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Is The Lion Safe?

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 8, 2005

This is an article I wrote for an online journal. It’s a devotional based on the question asked about Aslan: Is he safe? The answer was : No, but he’s good. That’s God’s plans for us too: not safe but good.

Is the Lion Safe? I’ve been a fan of the Chronicles of Narnia for several years now. What’s funny about it is that it was recommended to me by a friend of mine who is decidedly not a believer. That’s funny because Narnia was written by a man who worked hard to make his Christian faith known ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-75

Denomination: Baptist

The Positive Side Of The Ten Commandments: The Fourth Commandment

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2002

The hidden motive back of each commandment is worship. Since everything a Christian does should praise God, all of the Ten Commandments revolve around worshipping God.

A. INTRODUCTION FOURTH COMMANDMENT “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 6 (23rd Psalm): I Will Fear No Evil

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 18, 2002

Evil is real and should be feared, but it is no threat to you when the Shepherd is with you.

Psalm 23 Series By Elmer L. Towns Lesson 6 (23rd Psalm): I Will Fear No Evil A. WHAT DOES PSALM 23 TEACH US ABOUT OPPOSITION? 1. The existence of evil. 2. Evil is in conflict with you. 3. You should not let evil scare you. 4. You can overcome evil. 5. The shepherd is your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Is Thanksliving

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Sep 29, 2006

Life’s meaning and purpose is intricately connected with giving thanks.

Sermon for Thanksgiving Sunday Yr B, 8/10/2006 Based on Joel 2:21-27; Ps 126 & 1 Tim 2:1-7 By Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Thanksgiving is Thanksliving” Mrs. Avondale was walking ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:21-27

Denomination: Lutheran

A Memorial For Brittany Nicole

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Oct 31, 2006

A funeral service for a stillborn twin.

Based in part on sermons by Rev. John Hamby and Rev. Robert Marsh References: 2 Cor. 5:6-8 Psalm 139:13-18 Psalm 23 (International Children’s Bible) 1. Introduction a. Today is a day of mixed emotions, a day when we ask difficult questions that Noe and Barbara have probably been asking ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8

Is Jesus Your Shepherd

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006

If Jesus is your Savior - then He is also your Shepherd. What does that mean if Jesus is our Shepherd? This sermon teaches you about living our lives with Jesus as our Shepherd.

Is Jesus your Shepherd? Psalm 23 Intro.: A. What does Moses, David and Jesus all have in common? They were all Shepherds. - Moses was tending the Flock for his father-in-law when the Lord appeared to him in a burning bush and called Moses to lead God’s people out of Egpyt. - David was a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-8

Denomination: Adventist

The Mystery Of The Valley

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008

COPING WITH THE "WHY" OF VALLEYS

THE MYSTERY OF THE VALLEY 8/2/07 1/17/08 Ps 23:1-6 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Yea, though I walk ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Song In The Night

Contributed by Ken Crow on Jan 22, 2011

This morning I will title this message, a song in the night. It is clear from reading Psalm:77 that the author is experiencing a very dark and troubled time in his life.

A Song In The Night Pastor Ken Crow Psalm 77:5-7 (King James Version) 5I have considered the days of old, the years of ancient times. 6I call to remembrance my song in the night: I commune with mine own heart: and my spirit made diligent search. 7Will the Lord cast off for ever? and will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:5-7

Denomination: Church Of God

The Shepherd Is My Lord

Contributed by Dr. Franklin Kirksey on Dec 5, 2007

The Shepherd is my Lord is a message by Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey to encourage discipleship under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

The Shepherd is my Lord By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey INTRODUCTION Psalm 23 is a perennial source of encouragement. It has been recited by little ones and researched by learned ones. This Psalm provides a telling look into the heart of David, whom God described as “a man after My own heart, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Passing Through The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 11, 2007

This is a funeral sermon from Psalm 23:4. We all must pass through this valley.

Passing Through The Valley Of The Shadow of Death “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is A Promise Keeping God Series

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Mar 4, 2007

This sermon shows four promises God has kept and on that He is in the process of keeping.

“God Is A Promise Keeping God” Text: Genesis 3:14-15 14 ¶ And the LORD God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life: 15 And I will put ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-15

Denomination: *other

Be Still And Know That I Am God

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

1. This Psalm was written after Hezekiah had prayed and God sent one angel to destroy 185,000 Assyrians. 2. This Psalm teaches us that whenever Disaster strikes and it seems that all hope is lost, that God can handle, in His will, in His own goo

BE STILL, AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD--PSALM 46 Introduction: 1. This Psalm was written after Hezekiah had prayed and God sent one angel to destroy 185,000 Assyrians. 2. This Psalm teaches us that whenever Disaster strikes and it seems that all hope is lost, that God can handle, in His will, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Graveside Service

Contributed by Renee Sinclair on Nov 22, 2013

Grave Side Service for an elderly christian women

__________ better known as ____, she was a wife, mother sister, aunt and friend a lady with a ready smile on her face. One that I was privileged to call ______ even though we were not related still she was always ___ _____ to me. I remember going to see her in the hospital expecting to see her ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25, Psalm 23:1-6, John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God