Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Nurturing The Flock:

showing 271-285 of 18,536
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Jesus At The Right Hand: Basis For Living A Life That Honors God And Serves Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 27, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,659 views

    Jesus wants to rule in our lives from heaven; if we follow our heavenly ruler, we will nurture well-lived lives on earth as a result.

    Jesus At the Right Hand: The Theological Basis for Living A Life That Honors God and Serves Others (Colossians 3:1-4) 1. The boss wondered why one of his most valued employees was absent but had not phoned in sick one day. Needing to have an urgent problem with one of the main computers resolved, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Message In 1peter – Number 7 – Shepherding The Flock Of God – Message For Pastors, Ministers, Elders, Shepherds – 1peter 5:1-3 - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 19, 2023
     | 1,064 views

    Where has church leadership failed? How should all pastors (shepherds) behave towards the flock of God? We look at Peter’s requirements for this high position. Remember the words “accountability to the Chief Shepherd”.

    MESSAGE IN 1PETER – NUMBER 7 – SHEPHERDING THE FLOCK OF GOD – MESSAGE FOR PASTORS, MINISTERS, ELDERS, SHEPHERDS – 1Peter 5:1-3 - PART 1 [A]. SHEPHERD THE FLOCK OF GOD What grazier (rancher) would ever entrust his animals on agistment (feeding livestock at a designated location) to a farm ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jay McCluskey avatar

    "Why Are We Here?

    Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 31, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,146 views

    Jesus wants Christians to be together like a shepherd wants his sheep to reside in flocks. This message reflects on why Christians should share in community with one another.

    WHY ARE WE HERE? Luke 15:1-7 • A chaplain accompanied a volunteer militia led by Benjamin Franklin back in 1756. To defend the Pennsylvania colony against Indian attacks, Franklin led his recruits in the building of a fort in the Blue Mountain region. Once established inside the wall, the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    It Takes All Kinds Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 28, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,481 views

    he Pharisees who were bent on controlling life through rules, tedium, and withholding grace stood in sharp contrast to the common people who flocked to Jesus.

    It Takes All Kinds (Mark 3:1-12) 1. Do you think of yourself as a rational, reasonable thinker, or an emotional one? 2. Let me read this story from the AP: “The U.S. is simply abandoning tons of equipment because shipping it home would cost too much… Military planners have decided to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steve Malone avatar

    The Church Names Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 2, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,686 views

    There are certain titles given to Jesus in Scripture that speak to the intimate relationship that He has with His church. Jesus is - the shepherd of the flock, the head of the body, the cornerstone of the building...etc

    The Church Names Of Jesus OKAY – first of all I would like to give a huge birthday shout out to… to….US!!! YOU SEE – today is Pentecost Sunday! The birthday of the Church and of the Kingdom Jesus came to establish, nearly 2000 years ago. NOW REMEMBER – Jesus said in Matthew 16 And I tell you ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Fox avatar

    The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Dennis Fox on Jul 28, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,204 views

    The Good Shepherd protects the sheep from the wolves. Wolves are always circling the flock, just waiting for their chance. Are you willing to stand with the Shepard? Are you willing to be a sheepdog?

    Good Shepherd 25 Apr 2021 Richardson I read an article about a band of killers and thieves roaming the Iraqi countryside. As if this country hasn’t had enough problems, now they have these gangs stealing sheep and attacking shepherds. These killers work in well trained teams with each member ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Other

  • Timothy McGinnis avatar

    Being Merciful

    Contributed by Timothy Mcginnis on Dec 28, 2000
    based on 65 ratings
     | 4,553 views

    The church exists not just too nurture and encourage Christians, but to be merciful to those who don’t know Him, and except them and love them for who they are.

    BEING MERCIFUL Jude 1:20-25 Key Verse–verse 23 New Life’s Core Group–July 9, 2000 Jude 1:20-25 (NIV) 20 But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Robert Odle avatar

    Family Matters Series

    Contributed by Robert Odle on May 13, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 7,384 views

    In our pursuit of godly character we must recommit ourselves to doing family God’s way: children submit and parents nurture in God’s ways.

    Character Counts! Family Matters (Ephesians 6:1-4) Theme: God created the family to reflect His character. Purpose: What do I want to happen in the hearer when I preach this sermon? A. Increased insight. After I preach this sermon, the hearer should be able to see that the American family is ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gary Graff avatar

    The Non-Absentee Farmer

    Contributed by Gary Graff on Jul 15, 2017
     | 3,748 views

    Jesus doesn't just plant the seeds of the kingdom and then disappear. He sticks with us for the long haul. He nurtures the seeds of faith and helps us to grow.

    Don't you just love a baptism? You have the beautiful little baby, the parents and God parents making promises to both child and God. And you have the water and the word. God promising to adopt this child into his family and make him or her his own. There's a lot of stuff going on ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • randy edwards avatar

    John- Believe In Jesus And Live!-Part 4- " The Truth Will Set You Free" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Dec 5, 2015
     | 7,448 views

    Part 4 of our series on John

    Jesus – Believe in Jesus and live Part 4 “The truth will set you free” John 8:31-32 Intro From John chapter 18 On the day He was crucified Jesus stood before Pontius Pilate Being tried on false charges. Pilate asked Jesus if He is indeed a King as many were saying Jesus ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Romans 1:8-18 Paul Under Obligation And Those Who Suppress The Truth – Romans Message 2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 10, 2023
     | 1,557 views

    Paul was under obligation to preach the unashamed gospel that was God’s authority for salvation. We look at human decline and wickedness that is in society today; the suppression of truth and the wrath of God.

    Romans 1:8-18 PAUL UNDER OBLIGATION AND THOSE WHO SUPPRESS THE TRUTH – Romans Message 2 [1]. FAITH THAT IS WIDELY DISTRIBUTED {{Romans 1 v 8 “Firstly, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all because YOUR FAITH is being proclaimed throughout the whole world,”}} We are continuing the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Jesus Is The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 19, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,358 views

    EASTER 4 - Jesus is the Good Shepherd who loves his sheep to and even beyond death. Jesus is the Good Shepherd who wants all sheep in his flock.

    JESUS IS THE GOOD SHEPHERD (Outline) May 15, 2011 - Easter 4 - JOHN 10:11-16 INTRO: Not too many people today have the job of being a shepherd. The job of a modern day shep-herd has greatly changed since the time of Jesus. A shepherd is still vital in taking care of the sheep. At ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Laughing In The Woods And Feilds.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 6, 2020
     | 1,701 views

    Notice in verse 8…That night, in a field near Bethlehem,… Many scholars believe that these could be the same fields where sacrificial flocks were kept for temple worship.

    Laughing In the Woods Luke 2:8-12TPT Luke 2:8-12TPT That night, in a field near Bethlehem, there were shepherds watching over their flocks. 9 Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared in radiant splendor before them, lighting up the field with the blazing glory of God, and the shepherds were ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Lowe avatar

    Ivd2 While Having Appearances Of Wisdom, Such Practices Have No Value (Col. 2:23) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 8, 2019
     | 2,344 views

    I am amazed at the way educated people in America flock to see and hear gurus and other Eastern spiritual leaders whose teaching cannot change the human heart.

    1/2/19 Tom Lowe IVD2 WHILE HAVING APPEARANCES OF WISDOM, SUCH PRACTICES HAVE NO VALUE (COL. 2:23) Scripture: Colossians 2:23 (NIV) Such regulations indeed have an appearance of wisdom, with their self-imposed worship, their false humility and their harsh treatment of the body, but they lack ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    What Is The Church? (Reworked) Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 25, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,728 views

    This is the reworking of a sermon I wrote several years ago. The Church is: 1. The church is a fellowship. 2. The church is a family. 3. The church is a flock. 4. The church is a body.

    What Is The Church? Our text today is found in Matthew chapter sixteen. Follow along with me as I read: "Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, He was asking His disciples, "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?" And they said, "Some say John the Baptist; and others, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational