Sermons on Sheep Pen:

"The Shepherd And The Valley"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

Christ the Good Shepherd can lead us through the dark valleys because He’s been there. He laid down His life for His sheep.

Funeral Service Meditation, “The Shepherd & the Valley” -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Psalm 23:4, “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I fear no evil; for Thou art with me.” These words were written by a shepherd—David lived with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Congregational

Harvest Time Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 14, 2006

Most will never ’Come’ to Jesus until they are ’Brought’ to Jesus. The COMPASSION of the SAVIOR, the CONDITION of the SHEEP, & the COMMISSION of the SAINTS. Link included to formatted text version and PowerPoint Presentation.

Harvest Time Matt. 9:35-38 When Jesus walked this earth 2,000 years ago, it was in a physical body. He laid aside His omnipresence and was only at one place at a time. For this reason He spent His time moving about, going where people were and meeting their needs. v. 35 This is the Messiah ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Surprise!

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Nov 15, 2008

The sheep and goats on Jesus’ right and left seemed surprised by Jesus’ words. We will be surpised as well when we hear, "Well done thou good and faithful servant."

-One thing that y’all don’t know about me is that I hate surprises -Linda has tried to surprise me several times in our marriage but few of them have worked out, unfortunately -She doesn’t try to surprise me, anymore, thank God -It rubs me the wrong way on so many levels -After having dogs come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Kingdom Breakers

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 3, 2019

There are wolves in sheep clothing who are in the Kingdom of God to break it so they come with deceptive tongues to confuse people about doctrines, dos and donts that are non existent. Be careful of these demons

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *KINGDOM BREAKERS* Romans 16:17-18 King James Version (KJV) 17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. 18 For they that are such serve not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17-18

Denomination: Charismatic

The Shepherd Came Even For You

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 3, 2010

Jesus came in lowliness, but he is divine, eternal Shepherd. He shepherds us, laying down his life for his sheep and drawing us close into his arms.

Text: Micah 5:2, 4 Theme: The Shepherd Came Even for You Season: Christmas Eve Date: December 24, 2009 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/The-Shepherd-Came-Even-for-You-Micah5_2,4.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Word from ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-4

Denomination: Lutheran

"Everyone Needs A Cave”

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 3, 2025

Adullam (Ad due lum) is about 5 miles south of Bethshemesh is Judah, near the place known as Gath. Hidden among the goat and sheep trails there are several caves.

“Everyone Needs A Cave” “I cry aloud to the Lord; I lift up my voice to the Lord for mercy. 2I pour out before him my complaint; before him I tell my trouble. 3When my spirit grows faint within me, it is you who watch over my way. In the path where I walk people have hidden a snare for me. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hosting A Supper For Sinners Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

When Jesus started His ministry He selected twelve team members as His first round of draft picks. The twelve disciples were an eclectic group. He had fishermen, farmers, a terrorist and a wolf in sheep's clothing.

INTRODUCTION Happy Mother’s Day to all you moms out there. There are all kinds of stereotypes of different moms. Most of us are familiar with the overbearing Jewish mother. Joel Rosenberg told me a joke about a Jewish son who called his mom. He asked, “How are you doing?” She ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Lost And Found

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 17, 2015

I DOUBT IF THERE IS AN EXPERIENCE THAT IS MORE SCARY THAN BEING LOST. THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THREE ACCOUNTS OF SOMETHING LOST AND THE JOY WHEN THEY ARE FOUND..

LOST AND FOUND I DOUBT IF THERE IS AN EXPERIENCE TO A CHILD THAT IS MORE SCARY THAN BEING LOST. IT CAN HAPPEN EASILY. WE GET SIDETRACKED OIN A STORE, THE CHILD GOES OUT FOR A SHORT WALK, AND THEY GET TURNED AROUND. IT HAPPENS TO ADULTS AS WELL. I REMEMBER WHEN I WAS AT MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing Your Shepherd?s Voice Series

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Jul 21, 2003

Does God Still speak today? Absolutely! Here are some way of developing the art of listening.

TITLE: Hearing Your Shepherd?s Voice 072103c TEXT: John 10:25-27 Jesus said: I tell you for certain that only thieves and robbers climb over the fence instead of going in through the gate to the sheep pen. 2-3But the gatekeeper opens the gate for the shepherd, and he goes in through it. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Flock, One Shepherd: The Unfinished Mission

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 11, 2024

It’s not a small thing for Jesus’ followers to be scattered. He needs to gather us “so there will be one flock,” and even so there is “one shepherd.” Jesus cares for people all over the world. As one of His followers, do you care for people all over the world?

Today, we conclude our week of praying for missions by fasting and praying. If your personal priorities were like favorites on your phone, what would be included? Like the saved numbers you place in your cell phone, what priorities would be included among your favorites? The care of your family, a ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

2 Peter 1:19-21 #1 Prophecey

Contributed by William D. Brown on May 21, 2011

Numbers 23:19 God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good? If we find it penned down in His Word we can trust and belie

2 Peter 1:19-21 #1 PROPHECEY 5-21-11 Because of all the prophecies that have been fulfilled exactly as they were fore-told strengthens our faith, we that believe the Bible and have received Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior are convinced that the remaining ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Really In Charge?

Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 2, 2008

From a short two-session in depth Bible Study on Habakkuk...

Habakkuk Introduction: Nothing is really certain of the prophet Habakkuk. Even his name is a mystery because it has no real Hebrew origin or meaning. It could be derived from an ancient non-Hebrew word meaning dwarf or he could be named after a plant. One ancient manuscript (the legend of Bel ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Better Than Revenge Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 16, 2009

In this lesson we see David put in two situations where he could enact revenge on Saul. In both cases he does not take matters into his own hands, but trusts in the Lord. We learn the lesson that we can experience something better than revenge.

Introduction: A. One day an elderly lady was getting ready to pull her Cadillac into a parking space when a young man whipped into her spot in his red sports car. 1. He got out and she put her window down and said, “Who do you think you are, Sonny?” 2. The young man replied, “I’m young and I’m ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 21, 2023

To follow Jesus as your Good Shepherd, hear the Shepherd’s call, enter the Shepherd’s door, know the Shepherd’s care, rest in the Shepherd’s hand, and trust in the Shepherd’s deity.

Many years ago, Candid Camera staged their prank at an exclusive boy’s prep school where all of the students tested well above average. Candid Camera staff posed as career consultants who assessed and interviewed the brilliant young men to determine what career would be best suited to them. At ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-42, Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Parable Of The Participants And The Spectators

Contributed by Mike Hays on Apr 2, 2001

In Matthew 25 Jesus gives us His only picture of the final judgment. In the parable of the Sheep and the Goats those who are the "blessed" ones are those who loved the least of these in society.

The Parable of The Participants and The Spectators Matthew 26:31-46 Years ago, a Missouri congregation listened to a young preacher who had walked twenty miles to deliver the sermon. Tired and hungry, this young man faltered, floundered, and failed. The people were unresponsive; they did not know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ