Sermons on Shepherd Of The Sheep:

Jesus Reinstates Peter

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 1, 2025

Failure does not define a believer’s destiny when grace is available. Peter had denied Jesus three times, but that was not the end of his calling. After the resurrection, Jesus went out of His way to find Peter and restore him.

JESUS REINSTATES PETER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs...” — John 21:1-19 (KJV) Supporting ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lesson 10 (23rd Psalm): Goodness And Mercy*

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 18, 2002

Once you belong to the shepherd, goodness and mercy will pursue you for the rest of your life.

Psalm 23 Series By Elmer Towns Lesson 10: Goodness and Mercy A. WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? 1. Stopped following. “He leadeth me.” 2. Straying. “Yea though I walk through the valley.” 3. Death shadows. “The valley of the shadow of death.” 4. Protected. “I will fear no evil, for Thou art ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Lost And Found #3 Series

Contributed by Brian B on Nov 4, 2004

This is #3 of 3 in the parables of the lost coin and the lost sheep this sermon tells of the celebration that takes place when the lost is found!

Segment 3 Please take a moment to place your vote. If you have an idea for an improvement, I am very teachable. My e-Mail is pastorbrian@greenrivernazarene.com Daniel Boone explored the great wilderness of Tennessee and Kentucky. It was Boone who marked the Wilderness Road that brought settlers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kindness Matters

Contributed by Neal Nybo on Oct 4, 2018

Jesus described a final judgement that uses kindness as the determiner for who inherits the kingdom of God. Clearly kindness was important to him.

Kindness matters Matt 25: 34-40 Pope Francis shouldn’t be extraordinary. This is the headline from the Washington post, 2013. Quote, “Pope Francis shouldn’t be extraordinary. But in a world desperate for compassion, kindness and inspiration, he is. The article continues, It is a sad state of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:35-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lesson 2 (23rd Psalm): I Shall Not Want*

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 17, 2002

You will have many earthly desires in life, but you shall not want for anything the Shepherd.

Psalm 23 Series By Elmer L. Towns Lesson 2 (23rd Psalm): I shall not want A. ABOUT RELATIONSHIP 1. Why can I say, “The Shepherd is mine?” a. Because He gave His life for me. “The good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep” (John 10:11). “I give unto them (the sheep) eternal life” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Christmas Message – Bethlehem Cameos For The Greater Picture Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 19, 2022

The Christmas accounts in Matthew and Luke contain small cameos of a greater ministry that belongs to the Lord Jesus. These small pictures reveal His interaction with the Christmas story and what happened at that time.

A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE – BETHLEHEM CAMEOS FOR THE GREATER PICTURE Christmas is a blessed time for many, for families, for singing, for getting the message of a Saviour out to people, and a chance to look into scriptures related to Christmas that normally are not considered through the year. These ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, Luke 2:16-20, Luke 2:10-11, Luke 2:14, Revelation 1:13, Revelation 19:13, Matthew 2:12, Luke 2:7, Revelation 5:11-13, Matthew 2:1-3, Matthew 2:9-11, Revelation 22:16, Isaiah 9:6, Daniel 10:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let's Go

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Today we are looking at the Christmas story through the eyes of the shepherds. The shepherds were a poorer social class (especially when compared to the magi), which shows the truth of the “great joy that will be for all the people” - regardless of socia

Let’s Go Luke 2:8-20 Today we are looking at the Christmas story through the eyes of the shepherds. The shepherds were a poorer social class (especially when compared to the magi), which shows the truth of the “great joy that will be for all the people” - regardless of social status. We too are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am The Door

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

Jesus said, “I am the Door.” What does He mean when He calls Himself the Door?

Who is Jesus? There are a lot of ways for us to try and answer that question. We can study the theology books for the great thinkers’ ideas of who He is. We can work out our own ideas within our own minds. Ore we can look to the One who knows Him like nobody else does… Himself. Throughout the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

Listening God Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on May 25, 2006

The reason why we missed many growth opportunities to kingdom greatness is our failure to listen and obey God. James told us to be doers of God’s Word.

Theme: Listening God Text: Jas.1: 22-25 Introduction: A. Last Sunday we learned that humility is one of the key principles to kingdom greatness. Humility has to do with knowing and doing God’s will. It is responding God’s call, obeying God’s Word, and giving attention to God’s promptings. So in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Developing A Servant's Heart Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 24, 2006

This sermon gives four ways to develope a servant’s heart. 1. Develope a volunteer spirit. 2. Have a determination to help. 3. Commit to follow-ship. 4. Start meeting the needs around you.

Developing a Servant’s Heart If you are truly striving to serve God you must develop a servant’s heart. I think as a Christian we all want to be faithful servants. Remember what it says in Matthew 25:23. “Well done good and faithful servant, you were faithful with a few things, I will put you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Eve

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 20, 2018

Since 1965, America has heard Linus tell the shepherd's version of the Christmas story. Why did God announce the birth to shepherds?

Christmas Eve 2018 Since 1965, America has heard Linus tell the shepherd’s version of the Christmas story. Why did God announce the birth to shepherds? Shepherds were not allowed to testify in court and often were accused of being petty thieves. Shepherds were usually social and religious ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Heaven Came Down Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 26, 2012

God exalts those who will be humbled. So when He humbled Himself to become a man, God did magnify & honor Himself to those who in humbleness would seek out the Christ. The significance of the event made it fitting that Heaven should come down & give God G

LUKE 2: 8-14 WHEN HEAVEN CAME DOWN [Eph. 2:12-18, Isa. 65:1, 61:1f, 1 Pet. 10:21, Zech. 9:9-12, Rev. 5:9-14] Christmas is a drama of the exciting invasion of earth by infinite God, the Eternal Spirit, Who became flesh in order to become man. His purpose was to personally reveal Himself to us, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Was Jesus’ Primary Emotion Toward The Lost?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 26, 2014

A look at the compassion that Jesus felt toward the lost and how we can move to be more like Him.

WHAT WAS JESUS' PRIMARY EMOTION TOWARD THE LOST? It was compassion. - Matthew 9:36. -Matthew 9:13; Matthew 9:36; Matthew 12:7; Matthew 14:14; Matthew 15:32; Matthew 18:27; Matthew 20:34. - Jesus’ primary emotion toward the lost was compassion. - Look at how often it comes up just in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-36

Denomination: Baptist

Unwrapping The Presence Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 26, 2012

It seems strange that God would first tell of the birth of his son to a group of shepherds. Yet, He did and there are lessons that we can glean from his declaration to them.

1. Chemistry Professor and Chauffeur A chauffeur had driven the chemistry professor to dozens of speaking engagements. He’d heard the same canned speech scores of times. He said on the way to another engagement, "Professor, I believe I could give your speech myself; I’ve heard it so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Mistakes In Approaching A Dangerous World

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 9, 2018

Jesus' words about sheep and wolves point us toward the right approach with interacting with the dangerous world around us.

FOUR MISTAKES IN APPROACHING A DANGEROUS WORLD: 1. IF THE WORLD IS MESSY AND DANGEROUS, IS THE WISE OPTION TO JUST WITHDRAW? No, Jesus is sending us out. - Matthew 10:16a. - Matthew 5:13-16; Matthew 16:18. - Our tendency is to withdraw from the world because it’s a scary place. - Over time, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist