Sermons on Sheep Slaughtered:

The Lost Sheep Series

Contributed by Dale Bird on Jan 7, 2006

Luke 15:1-7 - The Lost Sheep; Jesus Passion for Lost souls.

Lost, Found, Rejoice The parables of Jesus Luke 15 The Lost Sheep Things About this parable. 1. Jesus loved people, all people. He seemed especially interested in those who knew they were sinners (that is to say it was an obvious fact in the culture). 2. Jesus did not just “preach” to these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lost Sheep

Contributed by Joanna Beveridge on Nov 22, 2006

When Jesus compares us to sheep, it may not be flattering, but it is apt.

Sheep don’t have a very good image, do they? If I asked what your favourite animal was, I doubt very much that any of you would say “sheep”. Our view of sheep is somewhat negative. We don’t say positive things like “Oh, he’s as strong as a sheep” or “She’s as wise as a sheep”. How about “as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Lost Sheep

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 11, 2010

The Parable of the Lost Sheep reminds us that God is looking for us daily. He chooses us not we him

Luke 15:1-10 Parable of the Lost Sheep Story: A young man - who had been raised as an atheist – was training to be an Olympic diver. The only religious influence that had ever come into his life was that of an outspoken Christian friend. The young diver never really paid much attention to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Counting Sheep

Contributed by Clarence Semonious on Apr 24, 2010

That the worshiper see himself as an under-sheperd of Jesus, the Good Shepherd.

Counting Sheep Clarence Semonious, Pastor at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Kernville, CA. Psalm 23:1-6 April 25, 2010 Lessons: Acts 20:17-35 Revelation 7:9-17 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Me? ... A Sheep!

Contributed by Matthew Mobley on Mar 28, 2008

A perspective on Psalm 23 aided by a real-life shepherd.

Me? ... A Sheep! Psalm 23 April 29, 2007 Pastor Ben Patterson of Santa Monica, California shares the following story about his 5-year old niece, Olivia, who along with her best friend Claire were participating in a Christmas nativity play at school. Claire was playing Mary and Olivia was an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Sheep Power

Contributed by Sharon Stonestreet on Aug 23, 2007

As God’s sheep we have the advantage over the wolves. We don’t need to fear, just remember who we are in Christ.

SUNDAY MORNING 8/19/2007 SHEEP POWER! MATT.10:16 What do you think about this as a job description? “WANTED: VERY KIND, LOVING, AND FAITHFUL PEOPLE TO PREACH THE GOSPEL TO THOSE WHO MAY BE MEAN AND AGGRESSIVELY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THEY WON’T WANT TO HEAR THE MESSAGE.” This doesn’t sound like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Sheep

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 1, 2007

Men do not want a Messiah unless he is tame; men want what they want. Becoming a sheep with a powerful shepherd is humiliating, because someone else is in control.

At that time the festival of the Dedication took place in Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon. So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, "How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly." Jesus answered, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Thankful Sheep

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 19, 2009

We should be thankful today because we have a Good Shepherd who provides for us in every way.

Thankful Sheep Text: Psalm 23 Introduction 1. Illustration: A little boy offered up a Thanksgiving Day prayer for the family and prayed: "Dear God, this is Jimmy. Thank you for Thanksgiving and Christmas and all of the holidays. Thank you for the turkey and dressing and Mom and Dad and even for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Sheep Gate Series

Contributed by Monte Brown on Sep 28, 2014

It is the Sheep Gate that brings to us the forgiveness of our sins. In the Old Testament, it was the Sheep Gate that opened the way for the sacrifices for our sins.

“The Sheep Gate Message 1” The Spiritual Application of the Gates Nehemiah 3:1-31 Monte T. Brown August 3, 2014 Sunday Morning Stapp Zoe Baptist Prelude It is important to mention that the Word of God is ever living and ever speaking to us through each word on these ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Sheep Or Goats

Contributed by Richard White on Jul 11, 2015

Many congregations are full of people, do they look like sheep or goats. Their eternal destiny relies on this appearance.

My Sheep Matt 25:40ff Lynn Anderson, in "They Smell Like Sheep relates this story: “Several years ago in Palestine, Carolyn and I rode a tour bus through Israel’s countryside nearly mesmerized as the tour guide explained the scenery, the history, and the lifestyle. In his description, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Song Of The Sheep

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 26, 2016

The sheep sings the praises of His Shepherd, His Relationship, His Care, and His Blessing.

TITLE: The Song of the Sheep TEXT: Psalm 23:1-6 INTRO: A little girl...done something wrong...on the outs with her parents, so she had to eat by herself...corner...a small table. She bowed her head & said, "Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies." The Twenty-third Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Door Of The Sheep Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 15, 2018

Jesus declared He is the door of the sheep, the only means of entrance into the sheepfold. Through Him there is access to the fold, along with peace and security the Shepherd provides.

The Door of the Sheep John 10: 7-10 In the opening verses of this chapter, Jesus discussed the benefits associated with being in the sheepfold. While inside the fold, the sheep enjoyed rest, peace, and security. The shepherd watched over and cared for the sheep within the fold. He was familiar ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Sheep And The Goats

Contributed by Vicki Williamson on Sep 6, 2019

During His time on earth Jesus spoke to the multitudes in stories to convey a spiritual truth about God and His Kingdom. Away from the crowds His disciples turn all their attention to Jesus. He explains to them that the Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure.

At a time before Jesus went to the cross He sat on the Mount of Olives with His disciples. In a private moment with them, they asked about the end of the age and how to inherit the kingdom. Consequently Jesus shared with them the things that will take place and the sign of His coming. He talked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, Luke 4:18-19, Revelation 20:10-15

The Lost Sheep

Contributed by Brett Skillen on May 3, 2018

Why was the Sheep lost and what did Jesus Do?

Matthew 18; The Lost Sheep 10 Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven. 11 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. 12 How think ye? if a man have an hundred ...read more

Feed The Sheep

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 21, 2019

A study in the book of Nehemiah 8: 1 – 18

Nehemiah 8: 1 – 18 Feed the sheep 8 Now all the people gathered together as one man in the open square that was in front of the Water Gate; and they told Ezra the scribe to bring the Book of the Law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded Israel. 2 So Ezra the priest brought the Law before the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel