Sermons on Shepherd Of Israel:

The Christmas Story Pt 4. Our Love For The Lost

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 21, 2018

This is a Christmas message on why God chose to send the angels to the shepherds rather than to anyone else. God wanted the message to include everyone including the lost. Since God has a great love for those who are lost we as believers should have that same type of love.

The Christmas Story 12/23/2018 Matthew 1:18-25 Luke 2:1-7 We are in the last part of our series “The Christmas Story.” We have looked at God’s Love For Us, Our Love For Each Other, Our Love For Christ, and we conclude with our Our Love For The Lost. It’s Christmas time, and that means that it’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What About Joseph?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 26, 2014

When we talk about the Christmas story we typically focus on Jesus, Mary, the Magi or the shepherds, but what about Joseph? His words may not be in the bible but his deeds are; and they speak volumes. What can we learn from the man who raised Jesus?

WHAT ABOUT JOSEPH? INTRODUCTION: When we talk about the Christmas story we typically focus on Jesus, Mary, the Magi or the shepherds, but what about Joseph? It’s like he’s just part of the supporting cast; one of the lesser roles in the events of Christ’s birth. In fact, there is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Journey Of Faith Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 31, 2016

In “The Journey of Faith” from Psalm 23, we experience: 1) God’s provision (Psalm 23:1–3) and 2) God’s protection (Psalm 23:4–6).

Psalm 23:1–6. 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.3 He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Other

Prisoners Of Hope Liberated And Blessed Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 23, 2022

In this exposition of Zechariah 9:10-17, we examine God's promise to exiled Jews and apply the promise to those in a spiritual prison today. There is deliverance in the name of Jesus!

Intro In our last message we expounded Zechariah’s prophecy concerning the First Advent of Christ found in Zechariah 9:9: “Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-17, Ephesians 3:1-6, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Isaiah 61:7, Psalm 18:3, Numbers 23:24, Malachi 3:16-17, Mark 16:15-16, Jeremiah 29:10, Exodus 14:19-31, Luke 11:9-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Do You Know Where You Are Going And How To Get There?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 16, 2020

This sermon is based on the Wise Men and being open to God's guidance and leading. We need the leadership, the wisdom and guidance of God's Holy Spirit. This sermon focuses on how to make that a reality in our lives.

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12; Proverbs 3:5-6; John 16:13-15 Title: Do You Know Where You are Going To and How to Get There? Theme: God’s Guidance INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about the subject “Do you know where you are going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Proverbs 3:5-6, John 16:13-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Christ’s Return To The Mount Of Olives Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 24, 2022

The capture of Jerusalem by Antichrist forces at the Battle of Armageddon will precede the momentous event of Christ's Second Coming. The Mount of Olives will split when he arrives there and a way of escape is made for the Jews remaining in Jerusalem.

Intro We are in the last chapter of Zechariah. Our text today will be Zechariah 14:1-5. This chapter provides details concerning the end-times that we have not yet seen. We have been given pieces of the end-time puzzle throughout this book. But Zechariah 14 brings us to the climatic return of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 14:1-21, Revelation 1:7, Matthew 24:1-44, Zechariah 13:1-9, Romans 8:28-29, Acts 1:9-12, 1 Corinthians 13:9-10, 2 Chronicles 26:16-21, Jude 1:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Surveyor

Contributed by Paul George on Sep 10, 2003

In his night visions Zechariah saw four horns and four craftsmen (1:18, 20). The horns Zechariah saw represent four kingdoms or kings “which have scattered Judah, Israel and Jerusalem” (v.19). The four craftsmen have come to throw down the horns of the

In his night visions Zechariah saw four horns and four craftsmen (1:18, 20). The horns Zechariah saw represent four kingdoms or kings “which have scattered Judah, Israel and Jerusalem” (v.19). The four craftsmen have come to throw down the horns of the nations who has lifted up their horns against ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 2:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

Who May Come To Worship Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Mar 15, 2003

Today God will give Moses the requirements of the Nation to come before HIM in proper worship. Just as the nation of Israel was required to be Redeemed, Cleansed and Anointed so are we as New Testament believers required to be prior to entering the prese

Who May Come to Worship God The redeemed The cleansed The anointed DBF Sunday Sermon, Exodus 30, 3/16/03 Many of us belong to groups of people who are united for differing purposes. Even here in Bristol Bay there are lots of groups to belong too. Some may be in unions, schools, fraternities, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

God's Love - Part 2

Contributed by Paul George on Jul 17, 2003

In chapter one Malachi addressed the subject of God’s compassion for Israel (verses 1-5). In verses 6-14 the priests and the people are charged with cheating, offering defective animals for sacrifices. In this chapter the unfaithfulness of the priests, th

In chapter one Malachi addressed the subject of God’s compassion for Israel (verses 1-5). In verses 6-14 the priests and the people are charged with cheating, offering defective animals for sacrifices. In this chapter the unfaithfulness of the priests, the violation of the ordinance of marriage, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

America's Greatest Threat

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 9, 2004

No nation outside of Israel has ever been so blessed by God. But our liberties, our way of life and the very future of our nation are confronted by a number of threats today. What is America’s greatest threat?

AMERICA’S GREATEST THREAT ISAIAH 1:1-4, 18-20 INTRODUCTION: We are blessed to live in America and to be able to enjoy its freedoms and blessings. In 1857, James Buchanan in his inaugural address said, "No nation in the tide of time has ever been blessed with so rich and noble an inheritance as we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18-20, Isaiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Passover Praise

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on May 21, 2002

This cycle of six psalms, known as the “Egyptian Hallel” (praise), was used at Passover. While only one psalm mentions Egypt, the theme of each fits the season during which Israel celebrated redemption from a condition of slavery.

PASSOVER PRAISE PSALMS 113–118 “The LORD remembers us and will bless us; He will bless the house of Israel, He will bless the house of Aaron, He will bless those who fear the LORD—small and great alike” (Ps. 115:12–13). This cycle of six psalms, known as the “Egyptian Hallel” (praise), was used at ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Miss The Promised Land

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jun 9, 2002

Our walk is a faith walk. If we walk by faith, then we cannot walk by sight. The account of Israel struggling to enter into Canaan is full of examples for us today on walking by sight and not by faith. (Based on a teaching by Chuck Swindoll)

How to Miss The Promised Land INTRODUCTION: · The Christian walk, is a faith walk, we walk by faith and not by sight - a confidence in God’s Word · Heb 11:1 - without faith it is impossible to please Him · We must believe God’s Word, even when it seems ridiculous · Even when it seems risky, when ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Promises Do Not Change

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 3, 2006

Pentecost 17(C) - God’s promises do not change. (Israel worships the golden calf.) Just as God’s anger burns against sin even more so God’s love provides forgiveness.

GOD’S PROMISES DO NOT CHANGE October 1, 2006 - PENTECOST 17 - Exodus 32:7-14 * * * * * * * * * Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Change, change – everywhere changes. All of us are constantly and consistently facing change. How much our world ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:7-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Principles For Recovering The Fire Of God

Contributed by Richard Deem on Oct 12, 2006

The irony is that Israel was in the midst of a DROUGHT, and yet the people were commanded to pour water on the sacrifice! Don’t miss this: They were instructed to put their most precious possession on the altar if they were to experience God’s Fire!

PRINCIPLES FOR RECOVERING THE FIRE OF GOD 1 Kings 18:36-39 "And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou art God in Israel, and that I am thy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-39

Denomination: Church Of God

White Christmas Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 25, 2009

Zechariah (the father of John the Baptist) declared certain prophecies about the coming Messiah and how He would fulfill the dream of a "white Christmas" for Israel. What were these prophecies, and how did Jesus fulfill them?

OPEN: (I began the sermon by leading the congregation in singing “White Christmas”) I’m dreaming of a White Christmas, just like the ones I used to know. Where the treetops glisten, and children listen to hear sleigh bells in the snow. I’m dreaming of a white Christmas with every Christmas card ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:57-79, Luke 1:57-79

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ