Sermons on Herdsmen:

Escape From Sodom

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 18, 2009

Christians living in Sodom are in grave danger. Though God will graciously keep His own, they must need His warning to escape.

“The two angels came to Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gate of Sodom. When Lot saw them, he rose to meet them and bowed himself with his face to the earth and said, ‘My lords, please turn aside to your servant’s house and spend the night and wash your feet. Then you may rise up ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Following The Master Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 27, 2010

Following the Master can be best seen by 1) Loving Christ more than everything else (John 21:15–17), by 2) Being willing to sacrifice everything for Christ (John 21:18–19a), and by 3) Following Christ (John 21:19b–25).

In R.B. Fleming’s book, Peter Gzowski: A Biography (Dundurn Press), Fleming carefully read Gzowski’s writings, studied his tapes and interviewed his friends. Running down Gzowski’s stories, he found again and again that they were exaggerated or even imaginary. Yet, Gzowski was a first-class ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25

Denomination: Other

Breaking The Chains That Bind Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 27, 2016

We must first recognize the destruction of our lives before we can be delivered. Once we're delivered, Jesus deploys us to live on mission for Him.

Breaking the Chains that Bind Mark 5:1-20 Rev. Brian Bill May 27-28, 2016 Nate Weaver Testimony – Part 1 My Name is Nate, I’m an unashamed believer in Jesus Christ and I struggle with sin. When I was 16-years-old, my worst nightmare and biggest fear came true. My parents announced ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Mark Part 2 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jun 28, 2025

notes by Marilyn Hickey Ministries, footnotes by biblegateway.com

The Gerasene Demoniac 5 They came to the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gerasenes. 2 When He got out of the boat, immediately a man from the tombs with an unclean spirit met Him, 3 and he had his dwelling among the tombs. And no one was able to bind him anymore, even with a chain; ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Putting Others First Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 20, 2009

5 Ministry Maxims from Romans 12:9-10.

Putting Others First Romans 12:9-10 Rev. Brian Bill 9/20/09 I really appreciated Pastor Dick preaching last week when I felt too weak to do so. I liked everything he said with the exception of his opening illustration in which he made a crack about the Pack. I’m showing incredible restraint by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Destination Bethlehem: A Stable Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 27, 2015

God chose the most humble circumstances possible for the entrance of His Son into the world. He did this that we might know His love and receive Him as one of us.

“In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Willing Waiters

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on May 12, 2009

: The CAUSE of Conflict

A guide at Blarney Castle in Ireland was explaining to some visitors that his job was not always as pleasant as it seemed. He told them about a group of disgruntled tourists he had taken to the castle earlier in the week. "These people were complaining about everything," he said. "They didn’t like ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Hearing God’s Good News-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 30, 2017

1 of 3. Shepherds were given an official announcement of Jesus’ birth. Jesus’ birth has been publicly announced. BUT... Who will hear God’s Good News? Those who Hear/Discover God’s Good News...

HEARING GOD’s GOOD NEWS-I—Luke 2:8-20 —OR— DISCOVERING The GOOD NEWS! Attention: FBCC wants you to have a ‘Touchy-Feely Christmas’!--So that God will ‘touch’ you! That you will ‘feel’ God’s presence!... ...And to Know that there is actual Substance to Christmas even when surrounded by the Worldly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering Guaranteed! Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 18, 2018

A study of the Risen Saviour's message to the Church in Smyrna. A study of the cost of following Him as Master.

“To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: ‘The words of the first and the last, who died and came to life. “‘I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich) and the slander of those who say that they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. Do not fear what you are about ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Following The Master Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 30, 2019

1) Loving Christ more than everything else (John 21:15–17), 2) Being willing to sacrifice everything for Christ (John 21:18–19a), 3) Following Christ’s Leading (John 21:19b–25).

John 21:15-25 [15] When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." He said to him, "Feed my lambs." [16] He said to him a second time, "Simon, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25

Denomination: Other

Think Bigger! - Genesis 17 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

It’s the comments that he made about the games that really influenced me quite a bit in how I perceived myself and what that did for me.

When I was growing up I grew up in a Christian home with parents who really had it together. I’m really grateful. My dad every evening before we went to bed he would play game with us. I remember playing games with my dad as a preschooler, elementary, even early teenager, we were playing games ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Matthew Part 3 Nasb

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 19, 2025

notes from Biblegateway.com

Jesus Cleanses a Leper; The Centurion’s Faith 8 When [a]Jesus came down from the mountain, [b]large crowds followed Him. 2 And a leper (HAS A SKIN DISEASE) came to Him and [c]bowed down WORSHIPPED before Him, and said, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” 3 Jesus stretched out His ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Hearing God’s Good News-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 11, 2018

3 of 3. Shepherds were given an official announcement of Jesus’ birth. Jesus’ birth has been publicly announced. BUT... Who will hear God’s Good News? Those who Hear/Discover God’s Good News...

HEARING GOD’s GOOD NEWS-III—Luke 2:8-20 —OR— DISCOVERING The GOOD NEWS! Attention: There is actual Substance to Jesus’ birth even when surrounded by the worldly traditional trappings. *All those things that comprise the season surrounding Jesus’ birth are fun & exciting!—& nothing is wrong with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Israel Sins Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 6, 2018

Gideon desired a sign from the Lord, that Israel would be saved by his hand, which was granted and repeated.

Chapter 18 Israel Sins Judges 6:1–10 Text 1 And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD delivered them into the hand of Midian seven years. 2 And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel: and because of the Midianites the children of Israel made them the dens ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Delivered And Sent

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 26, 2025

In Mark 5:1–20, Jesus enters Gentile territory, confronts a man possessed by a legion of demons, and drives them out. The result: a restored life and a clear choice—keep comfort or welcome Christ’s freeing authority.

You know, it's funny how our culture deals with the idea of demons and spiritual evil. We kind of swing between two extremes, don't we? On one hand, you've got people who roll their eyes at anything supernatural. "Demons? Come on, that's just ancient superstition!" Then on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20, Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational