Sermons on Lord Is My Shepherd:

Laying Down My Rights Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 18, 2022

The kingdom of God is brought near to others when I gladly lay down my rights for the good of others

ENGAGE I want to begin this morning by asking you to fill in the blanks in the two statements at the top of your sermon outline. Just write down the first thing that comes to mind and not what you think I want you to write down. In order to be a “good Christian” you must: In order to be a “good ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Attending My Own Funeral Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 24, 2017

If I really want to live for Jesus I must first attend my own funeral

When Mary and I were dating, I often used to leave here house quite late on Friday night or early on Saturday morning. On one of those occasions I was driving down Orange Grove Road in my bright yellow Ford Pinto when I was pulled over by a Pima County Sherriff’s officer. When he asked me if I knew ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What About My Struggles? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 1, 2018

Now that I belong to Jesus, what do I do about my struggles?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Isn’t it great that when you become a Christian, life is easy and there are no struggles! • You do realize that if you are struggling in life that God must not be shining His love and grace upon you! ? NOT! • Whoa, wait a minute! • Those of us who live in the real world ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"My" Pew Or God's Pew?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 9, 2018

how do we welcome strangers in our midst

I wish I could say this is a made-up story, but unfortunately it is not. We recently had a couple visit Saint John’s while looking for a new church home. They were warmly greeted by the ushers and told to sit anywhere they wished. So, they picked a pew about midway up the aisle. The people around ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

Please Care For My Soul

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2019

Have you searched for opportunities to care for a soul or two or is it all about you?

Please Care For My Soul! Psa 142:4  I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul.  This is a sad note. The Psalm was written while David was hiding from Saul in a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:4, Galatians 6:1-5, Galatians 6:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Are The Results Of My Generosity? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 24, 2019

What can I expect to see happen when I am generous? Obviously, the financial need will be met, but is there more beyond that? This passage points to 7 results.

THE RESULT OF MY GENEROSITY? We usually presume the only result of my generosity is that a need gets met. - There is a need expressed, someone gives, and so that need gets met. Game over, end of story, right? - We’ve been digging for weeks now into chapter 9, which has so much to teach about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Cure- All My Hope Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 21, 2023

This is the 133rd sermon in the series "Action". This is the 13th sermon from Romans.

Series: Action [#133] THE CURE- ALL MY HOPE Romans 8:18-28 Introduction: Troubles are just part of life. We all go through things and what matters is how we go through them. We know that Jesus is the cure to our problems; but do we go through the problem alone or with Jesus? In our passage ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Denomination: Baptist

Sanctification: My Goal Changed Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Jul 5, 2016

What is Biblical Salvation

Sanctify = to be set apart as holy for a holy purpose. In its truest sense a synonym is Christlike. 1. The promise of sanctification - Hebrews 10:10, 14; I Corinthians 1:2; I Corinthians 1:30; Romans 8:29, Galatians 4:19 2. The pursuit of sanctification A. Mysticism - a person strives ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

Sanctification: My Goal Changed Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Jul 27, 2016

What is Biblical Salvation

1. Man's participation in sanctification A. Right view of God - I Peter 3:15 B. Right view of teachers - II Timothy 2:15, 21 C. Right view of self - I Thessalonians 4:3-4 D. Right view of potential - Romans 8:13 2. God's process of sanctification A. The Word transforms my mind with truth - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Sanctification: My Goal Changed Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Jul 27, 2016

What is Biblical Salvation

Sanctify = to be set apart as holy for a holy purpose. In its truest sense a synonym is Christlike. 1. The promise of sanctification - Hebrews 10:10, 14, I Corinthians 1:2, I Corinthians 1:30, Romans 8:29, Galatians 4:19 2. The pursuit of sanctification A. Mysticism - a person strives for an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

My Spiritual Bucket List Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

Jesus lived and died for me so that I can die and live for Him

ENGAGE/TENSION Did you know that there are a number of online calculators that will calculate your life expectancy? Just for the fun of it, I tried a few of them this week. Some of them, like the once used by the Social Security Agency are pretty simple, requiring you only to submit your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Regeneration: My Nature Changed Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Jun 14, 2016

What is Biblical Salvation?

Regeneration: My Nature Changed Regeneration = new birth 1. What is essential to regeneration? A. God [John 1:13, John 6:44, John 3:8] B. Spirit [John 3:5] C. Seed [I Peter 1:23] 2. What is evidence of regeneration? A. Practices righteousness [I John 2:29] B. Does ...read more

Scripture: John 1:13

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation: My Condition Changed Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Jun 14, 2016

What is Biblical Salvation?

Salvation: My Condition Changed 1. Have to understand the "why" A. I must understand inherent sinfulness [Ephesians 2:1,5; Colossians 2:13, Romans 3:10-28] B. I must meet an impossible standard [Romans 7:6, Matthew 5:48, James 2:10] C. I must escape an inescapable bondage ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Justification: My Standing Changed Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Jun 14, 2016

What is Biblical Salvation?

1. The mystery: God's grace executes a way [vs. 24, Titus 3:7; Ephesians 2:8] 2. The method: Christ's blood became the solution [vs. 25, Romans 5:9] 3. The means: My faith responds to God's declaration [vs. 26, Romans 5:1, Acts 13:39; Galatians 3:24] 4. The manifestation: My works an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Redemption: My Authority Changed Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Jun 21, 2016

What is Biblical Salvation

Redemption: My Authority Changed The unredeemed person is viewed as a slave *In bondage to sin - Titus 2:14, John 8:34 *In bondage to the law - Galatians 3:13, 4:5 *In bondage to fear of death - Hebrews 2:15 1. The incredible Provider of redemption - v. 4 2. The incredible path of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist