Sermons on Knowing The Shepherds Voice:

Habitation Of Shepherds

Contributed by James Dina on Feb 10, 2022

Our churches will no longer be a haven for beggars, but rather a haven for shepherds who have resolved to make disciples of all nations. Our land will no longer be called "desolate," but rather "Beulah," because the Lord delights in us, and our land will be married.

HABITATION OF SHEPHERDS "Thus says the Lord of hosts; again in this place, which is desolate without man and without beast, and in all the cities thereof, shall be an habitation of shepherds, causing their flocks to lie down" (Jeremiah 33:12) KJV. Many people and nations face a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 19, 2009

What is it that distinguishes a mediocre shepherd from a really good shepherd? The answer is in one word alone: sacrifice.

The Good Shepherd Griffith Baptist Church – 3/22/09 A.M. Service Text: John 10:11-18 Key verse: John 10:11 - I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. Premise: What is it that distinguishes a mediocre shepherd from a really good shepherd? The answer is in one word ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Shepherds?

Contributed by Johnnie Travis on Dec 17, 2005

Why tell the shepherds that a baby is born?

Why the Shepherd’s? I chose today’s scripture on purpose for today’s sermon. We don’t often consider all of the different aspects of the Christmas story, so I want us to think about the story from the eyes of someone else, from a different angle. When we think of the shepherds we think of men who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Faith Of A Shepherd Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2008

Today, we’re talking about the shepherds who were just tending their sheep as they do every day and suddenly God shows up. What we’re talking about is a God encounter. A God encounter is not something you’re looking for, yearning for, expecting or even th

The Faith of the Shepherd Luke 2:8-18 Last week, we looked at Mary, an engaged teenager whom God had chosen to carry His child to full term and give birth to Him. Today, we’re talking about the shepherds who were just tending their sheep as they do every day and suddenly God shows up. What we’re ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 1, 2013

He is calling us by name.

THE GOOD SHEPHERD. John 10:1-18. On the last day of the Feast of Tabernacles, Jesus offered those who will hear Him the gift of living water, also known as the Holy Spirit (John 7:37-39). Some time after this Jesus declared Himself to be the light of the world (John 8:12), and ratified this ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sheepgate And The Shepherd.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 22, 2021

Jesus as the Door of the sheep, and the Good Shepherd.

THE SHEEP-GATE AND THE SHEPHERD. John 10:1-18. Back in the second "I am" saying of Jesus, He declared Himself to be the light of the world (John 8:12), and ratified this claim by healing a man born blind (John 9:5-7). The Pharisees excommunicated the (now healed) man born blind ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Hearing Voices? Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 4, 2012

The desert becomes a place of listening for those preparing to serve God. In the desert John would prepare the way for the Messiah (God). In our own deserts we must hear the voice of God in our preparation to serve him.

1. [At this time of year there is a clamor of people wanting out attention – advertisers; children and presents; adults and presents; 2. In the midst of all of the noise around us, God is also seeking to be heard [In Wizard of Oz – Dorothy, Cowardly Lion, Tin Man, and Scarecrow journey ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 8, 2008

In Ezekiel 34, using the language of promise, God introduces a new plan for shepherding his people which we see fulfilled in John 10. Jesus, the Good Shepherd still calls his sheep.

The Good Shepherd Ezekiel 34:1-6; 11-16;23-24; 30-31 Children’s Story Just before school started, I invited four kids from next door to go with me to the city library. These kids ranged from 7 – 10 years old and had never been to the library. We went upstairs where they have all the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:1-31

Denomination: Brethren

Called To Shepherd Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 21, 2008

You are called to shepherd the people God has given you.

Lighthouses of Prayer – The Call To Shepherd January 13, 2008 Review of Lighthouses of Prayer Last week I introduced the idea of lighthouses of prayer. It comes from Luke chapter 10 where Jesus sends out the 72 Disciples to go into the villages around the country. This is his commission: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-9

Denomination: *other

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

THE GOOD SHEPHERD

PSALM 23 THE GOOD SHEPHERD • “The Good Shepherd” in John 10:11; • “The Great Shepherd” in Hebrews 13:20; • “The Chief Shepherd” in I Peter 5:4. PSALM 22 PSALM 23 PSALM 24 GOOD SHEPHERD GREAT SHEPHERD CHIEF SHEPHERD Cross Crook Crown - Spear Staff Scepter - Substitute Shepherd ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Shepherd's Salvation

Contributed by Fred Edwards on Dec 4, 2001

The "when, where, and how" of receiving Christ was and is available to the least as well as the greatest of men.

A SHEPHERD’S SALVATION Luke 2:8-14 I. The Situation A. They were shepherds 1. They smelled like the animals (maybe goats). 2. They tended the sheep for temple sacrifice. B. They were ceremonially unclean 1. They were necessary for religion. 2. They were neglected by the religious. C. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is A Shepherd Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 7, 2022

We must admit we’re sheep before the Lord can be our shepherd.

God is … Jesus is a Shepherd April 10, 2021 John 10:11-16 NIV “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12 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 ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-16, Matthew 7:15, Matthew 18:12-14, Isaiah 40:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Work Of A Shepherd Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 26, 2004

3rd of 4 messages: It comes down quite simply to a single truth: Sheep need care and protection.

A Shepherd’s Work Last Sunday I spoke about the three distinctives that set apart the “good” shepherd from the hired man and the mediocre, self oriented shepherd. The distinctives are: 1) The good Shepherd IS the door; 2) The good Shepherd KNOWS his sheep; and 3) The good Shepherd LEADS his ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 26, 2012

Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year B

John 10: 11 – 18/ The Good Shepherd Intro: A certain butcher had sold all his poultry except one hen. A woman came in and asked for a hen. The butcher weighed his one chicken and said it would be $3.85. “Do you have a larger one?” asked the lady. The butcher thought fast. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Dave Clark on Apr 4, 2014

When scripture refers to people as sheep, it may not be a compliment. See how the good shepherd watches over us and cares for us even when our actions are senseless.

The Good Shepherd March 30, 2014 Psalm 23 Rev. David J. Clark Late in my first year of college, I was working on a Bible research paper about the 23rd Psalm. What is all of this shepherd imagery about? I learned about how the shepherd took care of the sheep and the green pastures meant that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-8

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ