Sermons on Psalms 23:4-6:

The Lord Is My Shepherd I Have Everything I Need

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 20, 2003

Whenever we wonder if it is possible to cope with life’s problems we only have to look to the Lord, our Shepherd. Too many needy people look to themselves, the world or to others when they are afraid, distressed or dissatisfied, besides the Shepherd. Dav

The Lord is My Shepherd I Have Everything I Need (Psa 23:1-6) Song: "You are More Than Enough" You are my supply G/B C My breath of life Am7 D2/F# Still more awesome than I know G C D You are my reward G/B C Worth living for Am7 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Jesus, My Good Shepherd

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 22, 2004

A GOOD SHEPHERD PROVIDES EVERYTHING FOR HIS SHEEP

A GOOD SHEPHERD PROVIDES EVERYTHING FOR HIS SHEEP. I. A GOOD SHEPHERD IS A PROVIDER/SUSTAINER (VS.1-2) A. He provides foods (v.2a) B. He provides water (v.2c) C. He provides shelter (v.2a) D. He provides opportunity (v.2a) II. A GOOD SHEPHERD IS A RESTORER/REBUILDER (V.3) A. He builds broken life ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord, The Shepherd Of His People

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

THE LORD PROVIDES FOR ALL THE NEEDS OF HIS PEOPLE.

THE LORD PROVIDES FOR ALL THE NEEDS OF HIS PEOPLE I. GOD PROVIDES FOR HIS PEOPLE (VS. 1-3a) A. He provides for their physical needs (v.2) “He makes me lie down in green pastures” B. He provides for their emotional needs (v.3a) “He restores my soul” C. He provides for their spiritual needs ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Comfort Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Mar 8, 2001

A MESSAGE ABOUT THE COMFORT THE CROSS OF CHRIST BRINGS TO PEOPLE

THE COMFORT OF THE CROSS PS 23:4 (THY ROD AND THY STAFF, THEY COMFORT ME) I. THE 23RD PSALM A. Background of the 23rd Psalm B. The main idea is that God shepherds His people just as a sheep herder does his sheep -Ps 100:3 Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Church Of God

The Good Shepherd, Leads Us, Into Everlasting Life.

Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on Apr 3, 2001

The Word of God makes it very clear that as we move through times of sorrow and grief, God is with us. God is there to comfort us and sustain us.

The Celebration of the life of our dear loved one. Psalms 46:1-2 Opening I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. We have two purposes here today, to CELEBRATE LIFE and to OFFER ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 24, 2001

In a world of so many false, competing voices, do we recognize, listen to, and follow the voice of our Good Shepherd?

Sermon for 4th Sunday of Easter, Year C Based on Ps. 23; Rev. 7:16-17; Jn. 10:22-30 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “The Good Shepherd” Our psalm, second lesson and gospel for today all employ the metaphor of God as Shepherd and people as sheep. Most of us find comfort in the metaphor of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, John 10:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

God As Shepherd

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 26, 2001

Year C Fourth Sunday of Easter May 6th, 2001 Psalm 23

Psalm 23 This has been called the “pearl” of the Psalter, one of just about everyone’s favorites. The beauty of its imagery has survived many translations down through the ages. Ironically, it is the translation of a verb in the last verse which makes it difficult to classify this psalm. In verse ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Walking In Shadows

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 5, 2001

A simple reminder using the imagery of the shepherd to show how God is personally involved in our times of trouble to comfort us so we can proclaim, "I fear no evil; for you are with me!"

MARTIN LUTHER ONCE COMMENTED THAT, "FAITH IS A MATTER OF PERSONAL PRONOUNS." IN OTHER WORDS, IT IS ONE THING TO SAY "THE LORD IS A SHEPHERD"; IT’S ANOTHER TO SAY, "THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD." THE IMAGE OF THE SHEPHERD HAS PROVIDED US WITH MANY POSITIVE THOUGHTS. JUST THE WORD ITSELF CARRIES WITH IT ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Lord Is My Good Shepherd, I Am Satisfied."

Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on May 6, 2001

JESUS IS the Good Shepherd who REMINDs HIS Sheep of how he provides, for their eternal and abundant life. HE THEN GOES ON TO GIVE US INSTRUCTIONS ON TO

THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN THE SEASON OF EASTER,, THE MESSAGE FOR SUNDAY THE 6th OF MAY, 2001 THE TEXT ARE: The LESSON:.....PSALM 23: 1-6 The Gospel......JOHN 10: 22-30 PRAYER...MAY THE WORDS OF GOD AND HIS MESSAGE SPOKEN THIS HOUR BE BOTH A WORD OF COMFORT AND CHALLENGE WE PRAY THAT IT WILL ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, John 10:22-30

Denomination: Methodist

Funeral Message #2 (Psalm 23)

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 11, 2001

This is a funeral message based on Psalm 23

The Funeral Service Opening I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. For this slight momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, because we look ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Of Sheep & Shepherds

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 23, 2001

The Motivation, Manner & Reward of Being An Elder.

Of Sheep & Shepherds Commercial currently airing that shows a lonely shepherd with a cell phone. As he makes a phone call, those he calls begin arriving in droves, until he surrounded by 100s of people. Wonder how many real shepherds spend a lot of time on a cell phone? Lonely! As Phillip ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4, Psalm 23:1-6

Let Us Dwell On The Positive

Contributed by Douglas Swift on Jan 31, 2001

Military Memorial Ceremony Message

This is a seven to ten minute military memorial message. Apart from changing the name of the soldier and personal stories about the soldier, this message is appropriate for all types of audiences. [MESSAGE BEGINS HERE] We are gathered here today to remember Private Jimmy Ray Byrd. To remember ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Declaration Of Dependence

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 8, 2001

We are called to live life depending on God

The Declaration of Dependence Psalm 23 July 4, 1999 Introduction Does anyone recognize these words? We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Funeral Sermon

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Mar 2, 2001

A "generic" message based on Psalm 23 that easily accomodates a variety of situations. Pastors will find that adding personal notes about the deceased is easy to do. This sermon may be particularly helpful when conducting a funeral of someone the minister did not personally know.

Psalm 23 Funeral Meditation by the Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Pittendreigh@aol.com For centuries the Twenty-third Psalm has been one of the most treasured passages in all of Holy Scripture. It is among the most familiar, so much so that even people who are not religious or very ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, John 6:37-40, Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Janice's Favorite Psalm

Contributed by Alan Stokes on Mar 4, 2001

This a funeral sermon on Psalm 23 given for Janice Henderson (d. 1996).

We are gathered here this morning recognizing that all of us have experienced a loss in the absence of Janice Henderson from our midst. Fred has lost a wife, Steve, Catherine, Suzi, and Jodi have lost a mother, Melissa, John, and Michelle have lost a grandmother, and Mariah has lost a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Holiness