Sermons on Leading:

Our Guide Into All Truth Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 18, 2010

Having just taught on the Spirit's work to reach the world, Jesus now speaks of the Spirit's influence within the church. The Paraclete not only convicts the world, He also enlightens believers in the truth of Christ.

JOHN 16: 12-15 OUR GUIDE INTO ALL TRUTH [Matthew 11:25-30] A young mother requested her husband to take their two-year old baby out for a walk. The husband was busy with a project, but with a deep sigh, he got the baby carriage and started walking around the block in the hot sun. ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Serengeti Trek Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 15, 2005

This is a sermon that I used to wrap up Group Publishings Serengeti Trek 2005 VBS

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #2 • We had a great week of Vacation Bible School this week. VBS can be a very challenging and stressful time, but I want to congratulate our staff for the hard work they put in to make the week a good week. I want to thank the children for being so good this week, it made the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 135:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“i Am The Good Shepherd” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 7, 2015

Jesus presents two more "I AM" statements in John 10; both of these speak of the deity of Jesus as well Him being the only way to eternal life.

“I AM the Good Shepherd” John 10:1-21 Today we look at John 10 as Jesus introduces Himself as the Good Shepherd. Raising and tending sheep was a great part of Old Testament and mid-eastern culture. In the Old Testament the “shepherd” was also a caretaker of God’s ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day -2017

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 18, 2017

7 qualities of a godly Father

Father’s Day -2017 Genesis 18:19 (NIV) “For I have chosen him, so that he will direct his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing what is right and just, so that the LORD will bring about for Abraham what he has promised him.” I have been thinking a lot about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:19

Denomination: Holiness

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 7, 2018

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

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Christmas Presence - Magi Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jan 28, 2008

God’s invitation to Jesus’ birth.

A Christmas Presence - Magi Matthew 2:1-12 December 16, 2007 For 2 weeks now we have sought to be attentive to the group of people our heavenly Father invited to be present at the birth of his son Jesus in Bethlehem. During these 2 weeks, we have identified from the scriptures, the people our God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Psalm/Song For When Life Is Scary (Psalm 23:1-6) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Aug 25, 2022

A song to sing, to reassure ourselves that God is a good shepherd, and a gracious host.

This morning, we will work our way through Psalm 23. It's a short psalm, so I want to start just by reading it: (1) A psalm of/for David. Yahweh, My shepherd is. ["Yahweh" is focused] I shall not lack. (2) In green pastures He makes me lie down. ["in green pastures" is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

David Gathers A Band Of Outcasts In The Cave Stronghold Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 27, 2023

Two houses are being built, one is solid, the other is brittle, and caving in on itself. These are the two paths, one of David, the man of God, and Saul, the man in rebellion.

Two roads are beginning to form, two roads in two starkly different directions. We’ve both been on these roads. Maybe not to this extreme, but we have. We’ve seen where God’s path leads, to hope, to challenges, to victory, and yes, the valley of the shadow of death too, dark times, but, we’ve also ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Dealing With Issues Part 3 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2024

we can avoid issues within the church if we live our lives according to the Bible.

DEALING WITH ISSUES: PART 3 Text: Acts 15:22-35 Introduction 1. Illustration: “I firmly determined that my mannerisms and speech in public would always reflect the cheerful certainty of victory – that any pessimism and discouragement I might ever feel would be reserved for my pillow... I adopted a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:22-35

Denomination: Methodist

It Ain't There - Follow Your Heart PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023

This sermon challenges the worldly advice to "follow your heart", emphasizing the biblical view of the heart's deceitful nature and the need for divine guidance.

Welcome, dear friends and family in Christ, to this sacred gathering where we come together to seek wisdom and understanding from the Word of God. We are not here by accident, but by divine appointment. Our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has seen fit to bring us ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9, Matthew 15:19

Topics: Misconceptions, Bible

Arise PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 7, 2024

This sermon explores God's command to Joshua, encouraging believers to find strength in divine promises and live in awed adoration of God.

Welcome beloved friends, to this sacred gathering, a time and place where we seek to commune with our Heavenly Father and understand His divine will for our lives. We are here today, not as individuals lost in the wilderness, but as a collective, a community of believers, united in our pursuit of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:2-6

Topics: Moses, Dead

Search Me, Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to invite God's transformative work in their lives through self-reflection, spiritual change, and surrender to God's Word.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ! It is a joy and a privilege to gather together in the house of our Lord, to share in fellowship, and to open our hearts to His Word. Today, we find ourselves drawn to a particular passage of Scripture, a beautiful prayer nestled within the pages of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Topics: Self-Reflection

Temptation Management-101—1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 8, 2001

Part 1 of a 4 part sermon dealing with the importance of managing temptation effectively so that it will not become sin, thus freeing God to work in our lives.

Temptation Management-101—1—Luke 4:1-13 We must learn to control/manage life’s temptations...that we may prevent falling into—Sexual/Drug/Alcohol/Food/ Social-Relationship & Financial, etc...— sin. Jesus was able to manage temptation so that it never hindered His ministry. God’s people must know ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

I Think I Love You

Contributed by James Dunn on Jan 29, 2002

In an age where love is defined by "the way we feel today," Pastor James Dunn helps us to understand that true love is not spelled..."F-E-E-L-I-N-G-S", but rather... "C-O-M-M-I-T-M-E-N-T."

I Think I Love You 1Cor. 13:1-8a Introduction: You can see them alongside the shuffleboard courts in Florida or on the porches of the old folks’ homes up north: an old man with snow-white hair, a little hard of hearing, reading the newspaper through a magnifying glass; an old woman in a shapeless ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3 ( 23rd Psalm): Green Pastures And Still Waters*

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 17, 2002

You will have all the spiritual food you need when you have a proper relationship with the Shepherd.

Psalm 23 Series By Dr. Elmer L. Towns Lesson 3 (23rd Psalm): Green Pastures and Still Waters A. INTRODUCTION 1. What are our two greatest needs? a. Food, i.e., green pastures. b. Drink, i.e., still waters. 2. How can the Shepherd meet our needs? Relationship. B. LIE DOWN IN GREEN ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist