Sermons on Sacrificial Shepherd:

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Mar 3, 2006

Listening to the voice of Jesus, who laid down his life for his sheep, is the only way to enter into eternal life.

“The Good Shepherd” John 10: 1 – 18; Ezekiel 34: 11 – 16; Psalm 23 Introduction: Of Sheep and Shepherds Ask the children: What kind of animal would you like to be? Why? Have you ever noticed that no one ever says that they want to be a sheep? Why is that? Does anyone here know what sheep are ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18, John 1:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 13, 2006

This is a comparison of Jesus as the Good Shepherd to that of a good shepherd in Old Testament times.

The Good Shepherd John 10:1-19 1 "I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. 3 The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Shepherds With Compassion

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Mar 23, 2006

This is a message describing the care that both pastors and care group leaders within a local church are to give to those under their spiritual care.

THE COMPASSION OF A SHEPHERD Scripture Reference: Matthew 9:36 "But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd." ------------------------------------------------------ Let us take note of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:36

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005

Jesus is the Good Shepherd

The Good Shepherd John 10:1-16 May 01, 2005 Luke 10:1-5 (NLT) “I assure you, anyone who sneaks over the wall of a sheepfold, rather than going through the gate, must surely be a thief and a robber! For a shepherd enters through the gate. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep hear ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 17, 2005

In this message we will unpack the title of ’The Good Shepherd,’ We sure could use one. (I Am Jesus - pt 4)

The Good Shepherd I Am Jesus – part 4 TODAY – is week 4 in our message series ‘I Am Jesus.’ ON – January the 9th we set out on a journey together to know Christ in a much deeper and much fuller way. On that day began taking a fresh look at Jesus, we starting looking at Him through a fresh pair ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Nov 11, 2005

Jesus is the Good Shepherd. He will calm our hearts in bereavement and other troubled times. The question: Do we know the Shepherd?

Many of us will have come this evening to this Hope and Remembrance Service with feelings of sadness; many of us, or some, probably recently bereaved. In this time of bereavement, we run a whole gamut of emotion. It’s a time when the boundaries of life seem to have changed and nothing is certain, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Shepherds' Christmas

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 16, 2005

Seeing Christmas from the shepherds’ viewpoint.

The Shepherds’ Christmas Luke 2:8-20 (NIV) 8And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, "Do not be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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 Shepherd's Voice

Contributed by John Nadasi on May 9, 2003

The story of the shepherd is one that should be intimately familiar to us. It is our story. I share my own story of hearing the shepherd’s voice. Feel free to edit and share your own.

The Shepherd’s Voice John 10:11-18 Paonia United Methodist Church May 11, 2003 A young wife called a newspaper office and asked for the food editor. "Would you please help me?" she asked. "I’m cooking a special dinner tonight for my husband’s boss and his wife. I’ve never cooked a big ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by J Spurling on May 17, 2003

The parable of the Good Shepherd in John 10:7–21 will reveal to us who the key players are in God’s plan of salvation. Knowing the characters involved in the parable of the Good Shepherd enables us to recognize where we fit into the plan of salvation a

How many people know what Sunday June 1st is? Sunday June 1st is Ascension Sunday. It’s a day by which we can remember and celebrate the ascension of Jesus Christ. We have a time to celebrate His birth at Christmas. We recognize the coming of the Savior. We have a time to celebrate His ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Rejection Of The Shepherd

Contributed by Paul George on Sep 17, 2003

In the previous chapters Zechariah was an ambassador sent to promise peace. In this chapter he is a herald sent to declare war.

In the previous chapters Zechariah was an ambassador sent to promise peace. In this chapter he is a herald sent to declare war. Israel will recover its prosperity, and shall flourish for a while. The people will be very happy looking forward to the coming of the long expected Messiah, in the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 14, 2004

A Study of the most famous of all the "I am" statements of Jesus.

The Great I Am – The Good Shepherd June 6, 2004 John 10:11-18 Sunday AM Review: We’ve been studying the self descriptive statements of Jesus from John known as the “I am” discourses. These 7 statements help us to realize that Jesus was the great “I am” of the O.T., who has become flesh in the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18, Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

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 Chief Shepherd Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

This is the 20th study in the study "The Hebrew Hymnal".

Series: The Hebrew Hymnal (Psalms) HYMN #23: THE CHIEF SHEPHERD Psalm 23 This psalm has probably been read and studied more than any other psalm. Let us be reminded about who our Shepherd is what He does for His sheep. Psalms 23:1 He Is A Personal Shepherd The word “my” is the most ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Shepherding The Flock Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 12, 2003

Pastors and elders, as a central purpose of their office are to care for souls. If not, they fail to obey God (1Pe 5:1-2, Acts 20:28), to the great detriment of the church. The goal of the elders and pastors of a church should be to see families and each

INTRODUCTION We know it by the abbreviated title: The Reformed Pastor. Originally it was - Gildas Salvianus: The Reformed Pastor, showing the nature of the Pastoral work; especially in Private Instruction and Catechizing; with an open CONFESSION of our too open SINS: Prepared for a Day of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed