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  • Nathan Robertson, Jr. avatar

    Night-Shift Shepherds

    Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Nov 7, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,618 views

    This is an examiniation of the life of shepherds to discover the role and responsibilities of the church in the times in which we live.

    I want to take this passage of scripture from the pages of the Christmas Lectionary. Allow me to take a winter passage and expound upon it this summer. A traditional Yuletide text and expound upon it this summertime, this passage for the cold days of December and lift it up for us this hot ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From The Shepherds

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,818 views

    The Story and Application of the Birth of Jesus with the Shepherds as models of application

    Lessons From The Shepherds Luke 2:1-20 * It was during the time when the Roman Empire had stretched her tentacles as far as possible to even absorb the country of Judah when Caesar Augustus decided to take a “census” of the people under his control. He wanted them counted, registered, and by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Shekinah, The Shepherds, And Shiloh

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 12, 2001
    based on 220 ratings
     | 9,307 views

    The unexpected appearance to an unlikely audience bringing an astonishing message of an unusual arrival.

    THE SHEKINAH, THE SHEPHERDS, AND SHILOH LUKE 2:8-18 INTRODUCTION: CAN YOU IMAGINE WHAT IT MUST HAVE BEEN LIKE ON THAT NIGHT WHEN CHRIST WAS BORN? THE LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM WAS BUZZING WITH ALL THE NOISE AND CLAMOR OF AN OVERCROWDED LARGE METROPOLIS, THE RESULT OF A POLL TAX DECREED BY CAESAR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Shepherd And His Sheep

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on May 2, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,409 views

    Easter 4: Good Shepherd Sunday - Jesus fulfills his role as the great shepherd of the sheep. He knows them, cares for them, gathers them from all over the earth, dies for them and raises them to new life.

    Hey, I want you to do something for me. I want you to pretend to be a sheep. No, not a sheep in a metaphorical sort of way – but I want you to put yourself in the position of a real, four-legged, wooly sheep. Your task over the next few minutes will be to look at life and look at the world from ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Shepherds Message Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 17, 2012
     | 5,973 views

    This message looks at the birth of Jesus through the eyes of the shepherds, and we must not leave Jesus out of our lives.

    The Shepherd’s message of Hope Luke chapter 2:8-20 This message has some thoughts and illustrations from contributors of sermoncentral. Introduction- We have been in a series called Holding onto Christmas. We can get so busy that we could miss Christmas if we are not careful. Last week, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What The Shepherds Saw

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 18, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,155 views

    Little did the shepherds know the miracles that they would see that glorious night. Did they ever fully comprehend what it was that they saw? Do we?

    What the Shepherds Saw Luke 2:1-18 That night was unlike any other in all of history. The shepherds had bedded down their sheep for the night and began their vigil guarding their sheep. I came imagine as they watched over their flocks that they gazed into the splendor of the starry sky thinking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From The Shepherd

    Contributed by Bishop Farris Long on Apr 17, 2025
     | 762 views

    This sermon was written for a pastor's 13 year anniversary celebration at their church. But can also be used for a church anniversary celebration or can even be revised to be a general Sunday sermon.

    Psalm 23, our text for today, is incredibly famous – maybe one of the best-known Bible passages besides John 3:16. It's written in a way that feels poetic and musical. But more importantly, it's a source of great comfort. People often read Psalm 23 when they feel desperate, depressed, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Jesus Is The Good Shepherd” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 11, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 20,736 views

    # 29 in series. As the good shepherd, He Willing to Die for the Sheep, He Knows (Loves) His Sheep and They Know Him and He Keeps His Sheep Eternally.

    A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 29 “Jesus Is The Good Shepherd” John 10:11-18 Last week we discovered that in John chapter ten Jesus made two “I AM” state-ments in which He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stick With The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 16, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,084 views

    Stick With the Good Shepherd 1) Because his pain is our gain 2) Even when our gain brings pain

    “No pain, no gain.” That saying is true isn’t it? If you want to get your muscles into shape, you’ll need to work them to the point of exhaustion. That will cause some pain in the manner of sore muscles the day after your workout. Wouldn’t it be great if someone else’s pain could be your gain? What ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Knowing The Shepherd's Voice

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on May 7, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 18,359 views

    Jesus gave two images of himself: He is our good shepherd, so we can trust his voice and follow him. And he is the gate, our entry into salvation and ultimate security.

    John 10:1-11 Knowing the Shepherd’s Voice In John’s thematic gospel we see different pictures of who Jesus Christ is to us. John included seven “I am” statements, where Jesus publicly identified himself with the great “I am,” Yahweh, the covenant God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the One who would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    The Lord Is My Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 9, 2022
     | 5,493 views

    The name Jehovah-Rohi. The Lord is my Shepherd has brought comfort to the hurting. It has been used to sooth the troubled souls. The name The Lord is my Shepherd, Jehovah-Rohi goes beyond all others in tenderness and intimacy.

    The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. (Psalm 23:1) There is such an interesting relationship between the sheep and the shepherd. So much is written about sheep and shepherds in commentary on Psalm 23. I called my brother because after his wife finished a rigorous veterinary school, she went ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord Is My Shepherd

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 7, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 38,265 views

    In Psalm 23 David described the Shepherd's provision, the Shepherd's protection, and the Shepherd's Plan. The relationship of sheep to Shepherd was one of dependence.

    THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD Psalm 23:1-6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A 3 year old boy had been naughty all day, so his parents sent him to his room for an hour of time-out. In 5 minutes he came out with his favorite stuffed toy, his piggy bank, and some clothes – heading for the front door. 2. “I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Joseph: Lost His Coat But Kept His Character

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 14, 2024
     | 836 views

    A message on the importance of overcoming temptation. Talks about the damage that comes from giving in to temptations.

    Title: Joseph: Lost His Coat but Kept His Character Theme: Text: Genesis 39:1 - 20 Joseph Sold into Slavery Opening Scripture Genesis 39:1 Now Joseph had been taken down to Egypt. And Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him from the Ishmaelites who had taken ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Waiting For Jesus: Shepherds Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2011
     | 3,422 views

    Ordinary people, holy times and places

    Zach and his flock were the last into the fold for the night. One hundred and thirteen sheep, just the same as last night and the night before. He pushed the last one into the enclosure and pulled the dried thornbush into the space between the two rough stone walls. On the way up to the heavy ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Seek The Kalos Shepherd

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 22, 2015
    based on 186 ratings
     | 20,860 views

    Jesus was not a hired hand, one seeking get paid, to just complete a job. He was willing to lay down his life for us, for his sheep. Our Lord is the Good Sheppard. Seek The "Kalos", Sheppard.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Today's assigned readings are: Acts 4:5-12; Psalm 23; 1 John 3:16-24 and John 10:11-18. A certain butcher ....had sold all his cleaned poultry .....except ......for one hen. A woman then ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican