Sermons on Sheep Or Goat:

Good For Nothing?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 26, 2009

A sermon on Ephesians 4:11-12 (Much material adapted from Lynn Anderson’s book, "They Smell Like Sheep")

Morning Sermon for 8/23/2009 Ephesians 4:11-12 Introduction: A child once said: “The preacher is paid to be good. The rest of us, we’re good for nothing!” WBTU: A. Vs. 11- Church leaders are one of Christ’s gifts to the church. 1. Apostles- These do not exist today. An apostle was an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shepherd Of My Soul

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Mar 5, 2015

God is the Shepherd of our soul. This message tries to understand a deeper meaning of God being a Shepherd for His own sheep, His children.

Shepherd of My Soul Psalms 23:1-6 Introduction: Psalm 23 is undoubtedly one of the best-known passages in all the Bible. Most of us learned it as children and it continues to be a comfort to those who are dying, or those who have lost loved ones. Maybe it’s so well-loved because it is so ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spots And Stripes Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 20, 2021

If you want true success in life, don’t depend on your shrewd deals or your spent schemes. Instead, depend on the Lord.

Ted Engstrom and Edward Dayton, in a Christian Leadership Letter some time ago, talked about a young man who was appointed president of a bank. Intimidated by his new responsibilities, he nervously sought the advice of his gray-haired predecessor: “Sir, what has been the secret of your success?” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:25-43, Proverbs 3:5-6, James 1:17, Galatians 3:3, 1 Peter 3:1-4, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 15:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Abraham Teaches True Christian Character

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 12, 2003

PENTECOST 9(C) - Abraham teaches true Christian characters as he weclomes the Lord and follows God’s Word.

ABRAHAM TEACHES TRUE CHRISTIAN CHARACTER GENESIS 18:1—14 AUGUST 10, 2003 GENESIS 18:1-14 1The LORD appeared to Abraham near the great trees of Mamre while he was sitting at the entrance to his tent in the heat of the day. 2Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Day Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 21, 2006

Every Day is a Day of the Lord, a judgment day; Christians are to be always aware that the Lord is watching and remain ready for the Great and Terrible Day of the Lord, God will protect and aid us in suffering.

Malachi 3__13 to 4__6 Proper 28C THE DAY OF THE LORD Gospel: Luke 21:5-19 The Old Testament lesson brings once again to our attention a familiar theme in the Bible. Why does the righteous suffer? More than 1000 and perhaps nearly 1500 years had passed from the time God Almighty called Moses ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Living From The Heart

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Oct 9, 2002

Ten areas of discussion on how we need to be living from the heart: With a heart that’s been Purchased, Penetrated, Purified, Pardoned, Possessed, Persuaded, Practicing, Persuing, Passion and Prepared.

COVENANT COMMUNITY CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN 10-7-02 KJV Matthew 12:35 TITLE: LIVING FROM THE HEART For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 Turn in your Bibles to Matthew 12:35 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:35

Denomination: Baptist

Navigate Your Life. Genesis 40-41 Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jul 17, 2017

A successful person will know how to handle the bad time as well as the good time. This is a very practical post on how to manage yourself in the tough tough times and good times or success and failure.

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Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Ways Of A Fool -- 1 Samuel 31 Series

Contributed by James D. Thornber on Mar 2, 2014

We look at some of the ways Saul played the fool so we can learn how NOT to go the direction Saul went.

The Ways of a Fool 1 Samuel 31 Like most of you, I have spent time walking in the cemetery. I like to look at the gravestones and their dates. I like to imagine what these people were like and how they lived a hundred or more years ago. What did they do for a living? Where in town did they live? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Seeks Lost Sinners

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 19, 2009

Pentecost 17(C) - Our Savior, Jesus Christ, seeks lost sinners. Each one is precious in his sight. Repentance brings heavenly joy.

OUR SAVIOR SEEKS LOST SINNERS (Outline) September 27, 2009 -- PENTECOST 17 -- Luke 15:1-10 INTRO: The center of Jesus’ earthly ministry was the cross. Jesus spent his entire life looking to the time he would die on the cross for the sins of the world. During his public ministry on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Getting Where You're Going Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 25, 2007

There are other shepherds out there, and even the most Godly Christian struggles with making the LORD his trued shepherd. Find out why.

OPEN: In the classic novel: “Alice in Wonderland,” Alice comes to a fork in the road. One path leads one way, and the other path leads the other… and she asks the Cheshire Cat for advice: “Would you tell me please,” she asks “which way I ought to go from here?” “That depends a good deal on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Be Afraid, Fear Not

Contributed by Brian Crowe on Feb 6, 2016

Relying on the Good Shepherd is the key. Briefly explore the stresses and mistakes, triumphs and victories of David through the eyes of Psalms 23:1

Don’t be Afraid, Fear Not! Psalms 23 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. Opening: There is nothing that compare to being afraid. Caught up in the grip of fear. Fear is defined as a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, or pain. Whether the threat is real or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are Some Folks Annoyed At The Sound Of A Bell Dinging?

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Dec 6, 2013

You see them every year at Christmas time. Someone who stands at the entrance of a Wal-Mart or in a Mall ringing a bell and standing like a soldier beside a big red pot and most never saying anything other than “Merry Christmas”.

Why are some folks annoyed at the sound of a bell dinging in their ear and some are not? John 6:32 Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but my Father giveth you the true bread from heaven.33 For the bread of God is he which cometh ...read more

Scripture: John 6:32-35

Denomination: Baptist

Bearing Up

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 1, 2014

The sufferings of Jesus were unique in that He suffered once for all, the just for the unjust. But we are still sometimes called to bear up and endure grief, suffering unjustly. Our model was laid down in the patient pattern of His sufferings.

BEARING UP. 1 Peter 2:19-25. The Apostle Peter uses his address to domestic servants (1 Peter 2:18) to illustrate the calling of all Christians to share in the sufferings of Christ. “For this is grace,” he quite literally says (1 Peter 2:19): this is acceptable; this is thankworthy - if out of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Never Really Lost

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Sep 11, 2019

no matter how lost or alienated we may feel, we are never lost from the love of Jesus

Luke 15:1-10 How many of you have a habit of losing things: your wallet, your purse, your keys, a document, an address, a phone number, a pair of socks or earrings? Have you ever noticed how hard you will search for it? Finding the lost thing is the most important thing in your life at that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Dennis Fox on Jul 28, 2022

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: John 10:12-13, Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Other