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  • Bradley Boydston avatar

    Good Shepherding

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001
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    How can we call Jesus the "good shepherd" when there is so much tragedy? From the Sunday after the Columbine shootings. Deals with the problem of evil.

    "I am the good shepherd..." The very fact that Jesus chooses to describe himself as such suggests that there were other less-than-good shepherds operating in the neighborhood. There were people who cared more for themselves than the sheep and were less than considerate-perhaps even brutal at ...read more

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  • Jimmy Gear avatar

    Guarding The Entrance Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Gear on Aug 13, 2001
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    the Christian must guard the entrance of his heart from Satan, who seeks to destroy the sheep

    Chapter 10: Jesus, The Good Shepherd. Week One: Guarding the Entrance. (10:1-21) I. Introduction. A. I once worked as a Loss Control Manager at a major retail establishment. Part of my duties were to observe the night cleaning crew to make sure that they were doing their job and not pilfering the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of The Pastor

    Contributed by Larry Bergeron on Aug 31, 2001
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    The Purpose of the Pastor is to do two things: 1) Love His Lord, and 2) Feed His Lord’s Sheep

    THE PURPOSE OF THE PASTOR John 21:14-17 By Dr. Larry A. Bergeron Red Bay Church of God / September 24, 2000 / AM Turn In Your Bibles To The Gospel Of John, Chapter 21, Verses 14 Following. We Will Be Reading From This Passage In A Moment. INTRODUCTION Last Week we looked at the topic of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jimmy Davis avatar

    The Maturing Christian's Blessed Assurance Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001
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    Picture # 11 in series: The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John. The maturing Christian’s blessed assurance of salvation is seen in the picture of the Parable of the Good Shepherd.

    Picture # 11 The Maturing Christian’s Blessed Assurance of Salvation as seen in the Parable of the Good Shepherd. John 10:1-21 The God-Man who enters by the gate is the Good Shepherd. Jesus is the Good Shepherd. We usually think of the shepherd in terms of tender care, but in biblical times, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ted Sutherland avatar

    The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Oct 15, 2001
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    Christ is the good shepherd as demonstrated by His treatment of the blind man and His sacrifice at Calvary.

    There was a typical blond. She had long, blond hair, blue eyes, and she was sick of all the blond jokes. One day, she decided to get a make over, so she cut and dyed her hair. She also went out and bought a new convertible. She went driving down a country road and came across a herd of sheep. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Power And Control At The Cross Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 8, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
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    Although Jesus appeared to be the least powerful man in Palestine when he was on the cross, He was actually the one in control.

    Last week, a U.S. surveillance plane collided with a Chinese fighter jet. The Chinese plane was lost. The American plane was able to make an emergency landing at a nearby air base. Once the plane landed, the Chinese military immediately took the crew into custody. That was eight days ago, and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The Shepherd, The Sheep, And The Church

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jul 7, 2001
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    This sermon speaks of the relationship between Christ and His church as that of the Shepherd and sheep. It looks at some of Satan’s pitfalls in the church, as thieves and robbers, and relates the sheepfold to the church.

    The Shepherd, The Sheep, And the Church Introduction: I believe that of the many images that Jesus identifies Himself with in the New Testament, one that brings solace to many is that of the shepherd. Many stained glass windows in our churches portray Jesus as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's Good About The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 1, 2006
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    A sermon for the 4th Sunday of Easter Good Shepherd Sunday

    4th Sunday of Easter John 10:11-18 "What’s Good About the Good Shepherd?" 11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12 He who is a hireling and not a shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees; and the wolf ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus Knows Us By Name

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 6, 2006
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    In our society, we are often known by our numbers. Jesus, the good shepherd, knows us by our name. What a difference

    4th Sunday of Easter May 7, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son into our world, that we might come to know the truth and depth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    To Be Known By The Shepherd

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 6, 2006
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    4th Sunday of Easter, "Series B" The shepherd invites us to live in community

    4th Sunday of Easter May 11, 2003 "Series B" Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son into our world, that we might come to know the truth and depth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "He Fights Off The Wolf"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 6, 2006
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    The wolves will attack, but Jesus is the Good Shepherd.

    John 10:11-18 “He Fights Off the Wolf” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Parkview UMC, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org In John Chapter 9…just before our Gospel Lesson for this morning… …Jesus heals a man who was born blind…and He healed him on the Sabbath. This infuriated the religious ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    I Am

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 7, 2006
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    Jesus was not committing the sin of pride when he said "I am."

    Scripture Reading: John 10:1-18 Message: “I AM” Text: Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep” (John 10:11). Have you ever used the words “I am?” I must admit that I have used those words. I remember a boxer who said, “I am the greatest”. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Joe Holman avatar

    Why Listen To God Series

    Contributed by Joe Holman on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
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    Third in a series on hearing the voice of God. Gives several benefits of hearing God.

    Can You Hear Me Now? Why Listen To God? John 10 Intro: One day I was at the park with some of my kids. There was one kid there, he was without any parents, who was being mean. At one point I asked him to stop doing what he was doing, and he replied, now this is about a seven year old, “I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Don Jaques avatar

    He Is The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Nov 17, 2004
    based on 88 ratings
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    •All people can receive the spiritual leadership and protection of Jesus, the Good Shepherd. •Jesus, as the Good Shepherd, offers us leadership, an abundant life, and protection

    Who Is This Jesus? 10. He is the Good Shepherd John 10:1-21 November 13/14, 2004 Don Jaques ANNOUNCEMENTS: - welcome guests - Coupeville outreach next Saturday. - Thank God for veterans. - Prayer for Senegal TREK team. MAIN IDEA: • All people can receive the spiritual leadership and protection ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Discerning God's Voice Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,067 views

    Your very presence here today is an indication that you have heard, or are hearing his voice. But developing that companionship often remains a challenge; learning to listen to God is not always as simple as we’d like?

    The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational