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  • Larry Scott King avatar

    God Will Provide

    Contributed by Larry Scott King on Mar 22, 2014
     | 8,714 views

    A reflection on the imagery of Psalm 23

    Psalm 23 Upon reading Psalm 23 (The NIV Study Bible) and reflecting upon the imagery found within the verses my thoughts immediately turned to King David. I thought not only of David as a young shepherd but my thoughts turned to the time of Absolom’s rebellion. I can see in my mind’ ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Gate Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 30, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,725 views

    The sermon focuses on Jesus as "the gate" that not only protects the sheep from harm, but also provides the entry point into the abundant life he intends for all of us.

    We are going through the book of John. Last week, we finished off the story of the blind man who was miraculously cured. Someone who was blind from birth. Jesus walked along the road, placed mud in the man’s eye, and said now go and wash, and he washed and he was healed. Not only was he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • William D. Brown avatar

    The Great Shepherd #2

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 14, 2008
     | 4,387 views

    JESUS;OUR GREAT SHEPHERD

    The Great Shepherd Psalms 23:1-23:6 All over this world there are any number of religions, people worship every thing from snakes to trees to cows, the moon, the sun, to satan himself, the list goes on and on of the objects people worship. They have prayer clothes, prayer beads, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    A Good Shepherd's Credentials Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 13, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,601 views

    In the 23rd Psalm we see the Shepherd’s CHARACTER, the Shepherd’s COMPASSION, and the Shepherd’s COMFORT.

    In this Psalm trilogy, Psalms 22-24 present a wonderful view of our Savior. In the twenty-second Psalm, we witness the redeeming work of our Suffering Servant. In this Psalm, we experience the love and care of a Good Shepherd. In the twenty-fourth Psalm, we will rejoice in the finished work of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The True Shepherd Rejected Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,884 views

    How did Israel get into such trouble as revealed in Chapters 9 & 10? & as they are in presently? They invited such trouble upon themselves by following their false shepherds & rejecting their Messiah, the true Shepherd, when He first came to lead them.

    ZECHARIAH 11: 1-10- (17) THE TRUE SHEPHERD REJECTED or TRUE AND FALSE SHEPHERDS Zechariah means whom the Lord remembers and as his name indicates he is strikingly a prophet of hope and glory. His visions have spanned the centuries to bring us the encouraging hope of future deliverance by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Lord Is My Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 22, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,082 views

    Psalm 23:1-6 shows us the Lord's provision for his people.

    Scripture On Sunday, March 22, 2020, we started having Virtual Fellowship Services using Zoom videoconferencing. On that Sunday, I said that I was going to suspend my series on “The Life of David” and begin a series of meditations that I called, “Hope in Troubled Times.” This is the last in that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Jesus Is The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 18, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,418 views

    Psalm 23:1-6 teaches us that Jesus is the good shepherd.

    Introduction We are continuing our short series in the book of Psalms that I am calling “Jesus in the Psalms.” Today I would like to look at Psalm 23. One commentator said of Psalm 23: “It is the most-prominent, the most-loved, the most-used, the most-preached on and the most-written-upon, of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Why Tell The Shepherds?

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 55 ratings
     | 5,882 views

    1. The greatest event that has ever happened.

    1. The greatest event that has ever happened. The biggest breaking news story. An announcement sent directly from God Himself. 2. This is what the shepherds heard that night so many years ago. They were the first people to whom God announced the birth of His Son. 3. What is a matter of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bobby O avatar

    The Lord Is My Shepherd

    Contributed by Bobby O on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,103 views

    This sermon is intended to expose Jesus as the Shepherd.

    Introduction: Phillip Keller: A Shepherds Look at the 23 Psalms. He gives us four characteristics of a true Shepherd. I want to share three with you. [I] He is the sheep’s protector: Notice His tools (v.4) “Staff and rod they comfort me” 1.A sheep always had to be on the lookout for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    The Lord Is My Shepherd

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 1,197 ratings
     | 156,069 views

    Obviously, God wants us to be a happy, satisfied people. We shouldn’t be restless & jealous, always chafing about what we don’t have. There should be a spirit of thankfulness in us that brands us as belonging to Him.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) Turn with me this morning to the 23rd Psalm, perhaps one of the best loved passages in the Bible. We often read it in times of stress or sorrow. But I would like you to see it in a slightly different way this morning. Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The Shepherd, The Sheep, And The Church

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 36,463 views

    This sermon speaks of the relationship between Christ and His church as that of the Shepherd and sheep. It looks at some of Satan’s pitfalls in the church, as thieves and robbers, and relates the sheepfold to the church.

    The Shepherd, The Sheep, And the Church Introduction: I believe that of the many images that Jesus identifies Himself with in the New Testament, one that brings solace to many is that of the shepherd. Many stained glass windows in our churches portray Jesus as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    The Lord Is "My" Shepherd

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 29, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,475 views

    Second in a series on Shepherding.

    Sermon for 5/27/2001 Psalm 23 The Shepherd Psalm Introduction: A well-known actor had come to town and to the delight of everyone was giving public recitations of outstanding literary pieces. Among the recitations he gave was the 23rd Psalm. His presentation was flawless. Everyone was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Warren Curry avatar

    Sheep Need Shepherds

    Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,108 views

    We need elders who are willing to stand up and speak the truth when the truth is needed. Men who aren’t worried about their image, but concerned about the direction of the church. Men who are looking to build up the body and not themselves.

    Sheep Need Shepherds (Church Elders Needed) Introduction: Two weeks ago = Jesus, Lord & Savior, perfect leader Last week = 12 apostles, ordinary men, unqualified leaders This week, according to the title of the sermon, Sheep Need Shepherds, we will look at the need that we as a church have, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Jesus The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 25, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,771 views

    This message looks at Psalm 23 verses 1-3 and how Jesus the Good Shepherd provides of His flock.

    Jesus the Good Shepherd Psalm 23:1-3 John 10:11 The 23rd Psalm is one of the most popular chapters in the Bible. David the author of the Psalm compares God’s love and guidance to a Shepherd caring for his flock of sheep. David had spent many years of his life as a shepherd and was well ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Chris Hodges avatar

    The Lord Is My Shepherd

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 87 ratings
     | 8,255 views

    To prove that we as Christians have a wonderful Shepherd who will only lead us to blessings upon blessings if we but only follow Him as His sheep.

    THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD Text: Psalm 23 Thesis: To prove that we as Christians have a wonderful Shepherd who will only lead us to blessings upon blessings if we but only follow Him as His sheep. Introduction: 1. This psalm is said to be a complete illustration of total trust in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ