Sermons on hirelings: showing 1-15 of 393

The Hireling Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 11, 2012

A study of the book of Judges chapter 17

Judges 17: 1 – 13 The Hireling Now there was a man from the mountains of Ephraim, whose name was Micah. 2 And he said to his mother, “The eleven hundred shekels of silver that were taken from you, and on which you put a curse, even saying it in my ears—here is the silver with ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Rebuke Hirelings

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on May 27, 2023

This message aims to proclaim that hirelings are not true shepherds.

Key Scripture: "The hired hand is not the shepherd and does not own 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" (John 10:12, NIV). PRAYER – Father God, we humble ourselves and come once again thanking ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3, John 10:12, Romans 16:18

Denomination: Other

A Servant And A Hireling Series

Contributed by William Morris on Mar 20, 2004

The 5th in a series of messages on the life of the Prophet Elijah

Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: I Kings 18_1-16 Title: The Hireling and the Servant Date: March 14, 2004 Introduction: After a three-year period of being hidden away from public view, first by the brook called Cherith and then at Zarephath, Elijah is brought back into the spotlight. When he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Positively Not A Hireling

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Nov 26, 2014

We are all commanded to learn to obey everything Jesus taught so that we can do our part in the ministry of reconciliation. We cannot do this if we feed our spirit distorted scripture and the wisdom of man.

Positively Not a Hireling Illustration Right after a young man graduated, with high honors, from a prestigious Bible College he was hired by a rather large church. His father, the pastor of a small rural church, was bursting with pride at his son’s accomplishment. “Son,” he said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian Church

A Good Shepherd Is Not A Hireling

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 22, 2018

The Pastor/Shepherd feeds and protects his flock.

Weekend Message/Devotion April 22, 2018 John 10:11-18 A Shepherd Is Not A Hireling Today’s gospel reading brings us right back to the reference to Jesus as The Good Shepherd. I’ll bet everyone remembers the last message about the Good Shepherd. We shared that message November 27, 1917, how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4, Ephesians 4:11-12, Ezekiel 34:20-24, Ezekiel 34:11-16, John 10:11-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rich Pastors?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 26, 2016

Did Jesus promise His ministers great wealth?

1Co 4 9 For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men. 10 We are fools for Christ’s sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Woke Culture And The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 22, 2021

The emergence of "woke" culture and personalities is a bigger threat to humanity than the Chinese coronavirus.

4th Sunday of Easter 2021 There’s a long tradition of reading the Word of God centered around Jesus as a shepherd, especially this Sunday. Part of that is that sheep without a shepherd are pathetic. They fall into pits, are hunted down by wolves and coyotes and wail pathetically until someone ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:2-4, John 10:11-18, 1 John 3:1-2, Acts 4:8-12

Denomination: Catholic

Is There A Cure For Our Land

Contributed by Thomas Benge on Oct 5, 2002

God’s jealousy of other gods.

Is There A Cure For Our Land by Rev. Thomas Benge Text Jeremiah 8: 19-22 (use Parallel) Introduction: Living in this day and age, we are aware of the condition of the entire world due to modern day technology and the tenacity of the news media. More than a few times, I’ve heard it said the media ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:19-22, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 22, 2018

Having revealed Himself as the Door of the sheep, Jesus also declared that He was the Defender of the sheep - the Good Shepherd. He was totally committed to the sheep, laying down His life for them. What a blessing to know the Shepherd.

The Good Shepherd John 10:11-18 In our previous study, Jesus declared Himself as the Door of the sheepfold. Continuing the conversation, Jesus then declared Himself the Defender of the sheep – the Good Shepherd. Such a continuation is fitting when one considers that the shepherd served as both the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Which Is Which

Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 12, 2007

The hired man that Jesus is speaking of is the unfaithful minister of God’s Word that has either sought out the office or has been appointed over the ministry of the Word of God but only looks to it as a source of income or some other form of compensation

Title: Which is Which? Scripture: John 10:11-13 Introduction: Have you ever met those people that are constantly looking for shortcuts in every area of their life? Any time they do anything, Every time anything is done, or anywhere they drive, they are always looking for the shortcut. Quality ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Bring Back The Glory - America Descending

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 23, 2010

"As the home goes, so goes the church, and as the church goes, so goes the nation." We need a revival! Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Bring Back the Glory Judges 17-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BringBackTheGlory.html Judges 17:6 6 In those days there was no king in Israel, but every man did that which was right in his own eyes. Judges 21:25 25 In those days there was no king in Israel: every man did that which was right ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

Jesus is the good shepherd

John 10 JN 10:1 "I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. 3 The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Valuable Shepherd Series

Contributed by Tim White on Jul 4, 2009

Jesus is the priceless shepherd because of our needs, and we can go to Him because of His passion for us.

Key verse, 11. 1. His Diety: "I am", the old testament name for God. 2. His Desirability: "Good", (Kalos) beautiful, good, virtuous, valuable. 3. His Dedication: "Shepherd", (Not an easy life. Difficult, lonely, and painful suffering). I. The Danger: He gives His life for His sheep. (11-13) * A ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Where’s The Glory

Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 22, 2017

The final four chapters of Judges. These final chapters begin and end with these bookends making it clear that God's people had moved away from moral absolutes. There was no absolute truth, no authority...they had lost their moral compass.

WHERE’S THE GLORY Judges 17:1-6 and 21:25 These final chapters begin and end with these bookends making it clear that God's people had moved away from moral absolutes. There was no absolute truth, no authority...they had lost their moral compass. In America, we need a moral, spiritual revival or ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:1-6, Judges 21:25

Denomination: Baptist

Christ, The Good Shepherd

Contributed by William Baeta on May 9, 2003

“I am the good shepherd; and I know my sheep, and am known by my own. As the Father knows me, even so I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep” John 10:14-15.

Theme: Christ the good Shepherd Text: Acts 4:5-12; 1 Jn. 3:1-2; Jn. 10:11-18 We all learn by example and this is the way children easily pick up the habits of adults. A young couple returning home from work one afternoon opened their front door only to hear their nine-year-old son and seven year ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18, Acts 4:5-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed