Sermons on Shepherd Of Hermas:

Christmas For Everybody!

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014

God’s favor is not exclusive. God doesn’t play favorites, but offers His mercy to all who will receive Him. Let’s look at some thoughts about God’s favor, His good will toward men.

Christmas for Everybody! Luke 2:7-14 7 and she [Mary] gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Look In (Behold!)

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Dec 18, 2019

Mary has had a hectic couple of months. After Jesus is born, Mary takes a moment to reflect on what's happened. How do we use the breaks in our lives between the chaos and the crowds during the Christmas season?

Opening and Introduction Christmas is a pretty busy time of year isn’t it? Do you ever feel like you don’t have enough time to get it all done? Ever feel like the season is so wonderful to experience, but there’s just is so much going on. In our text today, Mary is experiencing a season like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:16-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Calms Our Fears And Reconnects Us

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 16, 2021

In today’s text, we know that ten of Jesus’s twelve of disciples were staying behind closed doors in the Upper Room because of fear. This sermon seeks to address how Jesus ministers to us and how we are called to witness to others.

JESUS CALMS OUR FEARS AND RECONNECTS US Text: Luke 24:36-49 Luke 24:36-49  While they were talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you."  (37)  They were startled and terrified, and thought that they were seeing a ghost. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: United Methodist

God’s Testimony Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 20, 2021

God is mindful of all our ways and therefore it is crucial that we live in such a way that we receive a good testimony from God. The bible records these attestations of God, about those who walked in total obedience to Him.

We read in Psalm 91:15, “He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honor him.” (AFV) For our study today we will only focus on the first part of this verse, “He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him;” These are the words of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:15

Denomination: Other

Unto You Is Born - A Savior Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Dec 3, 2023

There are many stories about people being saved that could be pulled from history today, but I am going focus on just one.

Alba 12-3-2023 UNTO YOU IS BORN – A SAVIOR Luke 2:11 An online Reader's Digest story entitled, “What to do when you’re kidnapped at gunpoint”, updated November 24, 2022 shared the following: Around 9:30 on a cold March morning, a 17-year-old girl was carjacked at gunpoint in Wildwood, New ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11, 2 Timothy 1:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon The Charge To Keep On Going And Fulfill Your Ministry

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 30, 2025

Every follower of Jesus Christ must carry out their ministry in the midst of perilous times. These are words of a dying man to his faithful son in the ministry to finish strong!

Subject: The Charge - Fulfill Your Ministry Scripture Lessons: Jeremiah 3:15 And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding. Jeremiah 23:3-4“And I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all countries whither I have driven them and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:15, Jeremiah 23:3-4, 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:2-5

Denomination: Methodist

Five Ways To Give Thanks

Contributed by John Bright on Nov 11, 2025

This is a sermon for the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Teaching sheet at end of the text

“Five Ways to Give Thanks” Psalm 100 A sermon for Thanksgiving Sunday Pastor John Bright Psalm 100 “1 Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands! 2 Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. 3 Know that the Lord, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, 1 Peter 3:15, Psalm 137:3-4, Colossians 3:17, Colossians 1:12, Psalm 23:1-2, Philippians 1:6, Psalm 139:7-8, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

From The Backside Of The Desert To Holy Ground_exodus 2.15-3.22 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 10, 2026

GOD often prepares HIS servants in hidden places before revealing HIS power in public deliverance. The GOD who sees affliction, hears cries, and remembers HIS covenant reveals HIMSELF as I AM, the eternal Deliverer WHO sends HIS servant to redeem His people.

2026.01.11. Sermon Notes. “From the Backside of the Desert to Holy Ground” Exodus 2.15-3.22 William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Exodus 2:15-25, Exodus 3:1-22, Genesis 15:13-14, Acts 7:22-34, John 8:58, Hebrews 11:24-27 KEY WORDS: Deliverance, Covenant, Holy Ground, I AM, Calling, Obedience, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:15-25, Exodus 3:1-22, Genesis 15:13-14, Acts 7:22-34, John 8:58, Hebrews 11:24-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No More Excuses

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 14, 2024

How many excuses have you given to the Lord.

No more excuses Exodus chapter 4 Good morning everyone, glad to see you this morning. If you would turn to Exodus chapter 4, we will continue looking at the life of Moses and the call that God put on his life. I have titled the message excuses, excuses… how many excuses have you given the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Being Ready To Meet Jesus

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 18, 2021

In the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats we learn that since Jesus will return without warning to judge our service one is to live every moment considering the eternity God constantly and joyfully has placed within our hearts.

Being Ready by Helping Others Matthew 25:31-46 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 To hear that we “will one day see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven” (26:64) provokes mixed emotions. Just the thought ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

God Uses The Unexpected

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 6, 2022

Many times those who are underestimated and considered failures go on to accomplish great things in society. The same principle is true in the kingdom. The Lord oftentimes uses people who are rejected to bring glory to His name.

Once we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, and as we come to know the Lord by spending time with Him, we will reach a point in our life where our love will overflow in a desire for service. It’s at this place that many believers come to a screeching halt. They look at themselves ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Defeating The Enemy: David's Determination SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 19, 2023

David's Determination

Good morning, good afternoon, or good evening, my beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. I am truly blessed to be standing before you today, as we gather in unity and fellowship to reflect upon the Word of God. We are here to immerse ourselves in the wisdom of the scriptures, to seek ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-51

Topics: Defeating The Enemy, David's Determination

Christmas Eve Service #2 Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Dec 16, 2003

This is a Christmas Eve Lord’s Supper Candelite Service

Christmas Eve CANDLELITE LORD’S SUPPER Prelude Organist Call to Worship Bro. Wood Genesis 1:1,2a; John 1:1-4, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2, John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And The Multitudes Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 9

JESUS AND THE MULTITUDES Matthew 9 v. 32 - 38 1. What the Lord shared with the multitude v. 35 " And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom." Notice the :- (a) Revelation of the Saviour (1) Jesus Christ is a loving ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:32-38

Denomination: Holiness

Excuses

Contributed by Dennis Clark on Jan 20, 2001

not an original message

An excuse is a thin skin of reason stretched over a lie. Moses had 5 really good reasons why he couldn’t do the will of God. My question for today is, "what’s your excuse?" I. Moses’ first excuse veils a crisis of identity (EX. 3:11) A. We are disobedient to God because we don’t know who we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist