Sermons on Knowing The Shepherd:

10 How’s Your Eating Habits? Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 12, 2011

We long to be sheltered, secure, & satisfied The Shepherd At Work: 1. Looking For The Best Grazing & Bedding Land 2. Removal of Poisonous Plants, Snakes, Scorpions 3. Clean the Drinking Holes

Ps 23:5 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. - Sheep are completely defenseless. They can't bite like dogs, scratch like cats, kick like horses or even snap like turtles. - Yet have many enemies • Cougars ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Wonder-Filled Life

Contributed by Mark Otero on Dec 21, 2010

A Christmas message. Most people have no problem getting up for Christmas but what about the day after? This message is based on Luke 2:20 from what I see as the shepherds return to "normal" after God has broken into their lives.

"It's A Wonder-filled Life" Luke 2:20 "Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them." Intro: Frank Capra's "It's a Wonderful Life" is, by far, my all time favorite Christmas movie. George Bailey finds out that even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:20

Denomination: *other

The Restoration

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 27, 2013

God's judgments are always tempered with mercy.

THE RESTORATION. Micah 4:6-13. As Micah continues his words of encouragement to the remnant of Israel, he uses the expression “In that day” (Micah 4:6) instead of, ‘In the last days’ (Micah 4:1). This is possibly nothing more than literary variation. The short-term fulfilment of the promise in ...read more

Scripture: Micah 4:6-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stilled Waters Are Sweet Series

Contributed by Sheryln Miller on Apr 5, 2017

A Message on Psalm 23

As I continue studying Psalm 23 I discovered the shepherd employs various means to provide water for his sheep. He may use cisterns, wells or troughs. The shepherd may also lead the sheep beside "still waters" or shall I say to "stilled waters." Because the waters may be raging, he causes them to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gate Is A Metaphor For Leader, Guide.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 20, 2017

This is NOT the voice of the Shepherd, "I told you so," "You're just like your mother!" "Can't you do anything right?"

Easter 4A Our Responsorial Psalm today from Psalm 23 is very personal. There are no references to "we" or "us" or "they," but only "my" and "me" and "I" and "You." This is David's testimony, his personal experience with God. “He guides me in right paths,” the second part says. In our Gospel we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

What Jesus Said About Himself

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 30, 2020

Jesus was open about himself he hide nothing.

WHAT JESUS SAID ABOUT HIMSELF John 4:50 Jesus saith unto him, Go thy way; thy son liveth. And the man believed the word that Jesus had spoken unto him, and he went his way. John 21:4 But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was ...read more

Scripture: John 4:50

Denomination: Baptist

I Am’s Of Christ In The Gospel Of John!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 12, 2022

In this sermon outline we point out some of what Jesus is to us. We find Moses was told by God that He was the great I AM IN Exodus 3:14 And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you. 1

I AM’S OF CHRIST IN THE GOSPEL OF JOHN! In this sermon outline we point out some of what Jesus is to us. We find Moses was told by God that He was the great I AM IN Exodus 3:14 And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:14, John 6:35, John 10:36

Advent 5: Jesus Is Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 30, 2023

This sermon explores how we can emulate the shepherds' faith-filled response to the birth of Christ, by hearing, heeding, and honoring God's message. Key

Good morning, beloved. What a blessing it is to gather together in this sacred space, to bask in the light of God's love, and to share in the communion of His Word. Today, we find ourselves standing on the cusp of a grand narrative, a story that is as old as time itself, yet as fresh and as vibrant ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Topics: Shepherds, Heard, Responded

Joy

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

The story of the shepherds we will examine a couple of issues concerning joy.

Joy Luke 2:7-2:15 • Later in Jesus’ ministry, He said He was here in part to bring joy! • John 15:11 “I have spoken these things to you so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete. • The story of the shepherds we will examine a couple of issues concerning joy. verse 7. I. Fear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ángeles

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 16, 2024

Nos relacionamos con los ángeles en oración.

Ángeles Escritura: Lucas 2:8-20 Introducción: Nos relacionamos con los ángeles en oración. Consejos para la reflexión I. Los ángeles a. Ángeles: creados con el propósito de servir a Dios b. A ??menudo mensajeros c. Esta vez enviados para anunciar una ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Other

Mga Anghel

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 16, 2024

Nauugnay tayo sa mga Anghel sa panalangin.

Mga anghel Banal na Kasulatan: Lucas 2:8-20 Intro: Nauugnay tayo sa mga Anghel sa panalangin. Mga Tip para sa Pagninilay I. Ang mga Anghel a. Anghel – nilikha para sa layuning maglingkod sa Diyos b. madalas messenger c. sa pagkakataong ito ay ipinadala upang ipahayag ang isang misyon II. Ang ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Other

Getting Where You're Going Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 25, 2007

There are other shepherds out there, and even the most Godly Christian struggles with making the LORD his trued shepherd. Find out why.

OPEN: In the classic novel: “Alice in Wonderland,” Alice comes to a fork in the road. One path leads one way, and the other path leads the other… and she asks the Cheshire Cat for advice: “Would you tell me please,” she asks “which way I ought to go from here?” “That depends a good deal on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Need Not Fear, God Is With You

Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Oct 15, 2018

In our darkest night, when situations border on the shades of death, in our darkest hour when all help and comfort seems to flee, it is comforting to know that our weary and wandering spirit finds solace in the God of our salvation.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. (KJV) (Ps. 23 : 4) “It was a poisoned mushroom.” The doctor said after he examined Lawrence. He looked into his eyes and shone a light at the undilated ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: United Methodist

“you Better Be Sure “

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 29, 2012

You need a no so salvation

“YOU BETTER BE SURE “ As a kid growing up I remember this gasoline that had a sign “be sure with pure” it had no additives what so ever in it. I say today you better be sure about Christ. You have one shot at being pure in heart and mind soul in ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 32:23

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Truly Mean When We Say That Jesus Is Our Good Shepherd?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Apr 25, 2018

A very underestimate phrase is that Jesus is our Good Shepherd. What does this truly mean? The enemy’s policy by comparison is shocking?

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 22nd April 2018; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Acts 4:5-12 Psalm 23 1 John 3:16-24 John 10:11-18 “Please be seated.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Episcopal