Sermons on Shepherd Of The Sheep:

Will Christmas Make A Difference

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 19, 2008

This is a Christmas message geared to make us seek ways to change our attitudes for Christmas.

Will Christmas Make A Difference 12/21/2008 Matt. 1:18-2:12 Isaiah 9:2-7 Text Isaiah 9:6-7 How many of you here are doing something this week you would not regularly be doing but you’re doing it because Christmas is coming? When asked will Christmas make ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Approaching The Communion Table Rightly

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 7, 2021

In this sermon we are going to review Magdalene meeting Jesus at the tomb and suggest that the keys to taking the communion table in a worthy manner are turning away from a life of sin, praying for faith, seeking the master, hearing, and acknowledging His voice, and rejoicing for He is our Lord!

Remembering the Lord’s Table Rightly John 20:10-18 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “So then, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 11:27 How does ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

What The Angels Said Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 21, 2020

Sermon from Luke 2:1-14 - Examines what the angels said to the shepherds & how their words apply to our lives today.

“WHAT THE ANGELS SAID” Luke 2:1-14 FBCF – 12/20/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – “One day I was staring through the window of a beautiful little Christmas shop. It was packed w/ Christmas items, even though Christmas was still 6 mos. away. There were exquisite [nativity displays] from Italy, Germany, & ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

When Joy Is Our Song PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023

This sermon encourages us to receive God's message of joy and assurance through Jesus Christ, like the humble shepherds, with open hearts and minds. Key

Welcome, my dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together, not as strangers but as a family, bound by a shared love and reverence for our Lord. We stand here, not as solitary islands, but as a unified body, our hearts beating in rhythm with the divine melody of God's love. Today, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Topics: Joy, Making Room

Touching Heaven, Changing Earth

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 23, 2001

You can make an impact in your world, but first you need to touch heaven before you can change the earth.

Last Sunday night we talked about our vertical relationship with God. We decided it was important for us an individual believers to improve on our vertical relationship and I believe after last week many of you are experiencing a refreshing in your experience and relationship with God. But, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Evangelical Passion Series

Contributed by David Schaal on Sep 10, 2003

The Bible teaches us that the things we are passionate about will be the things we act upon. Evangelical Passion is the sign of a true believer, because he or she is busy telling everybody they meet about their faith.

“EVANGELICAL PASSION” TEXT: Luke 14:15-24;Luke 15:1-32;Acts 8:26-35 INTRO: Today we will continue to look at the attributes of an Authentic Christian. So far we have discovered the importance of having a “Righteous Lifestyle”. An authentic Christian understands that they are not the same. That ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Leadership Living

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002

Titus 1:5

LEADERSHIP LIVING TITUS 1:5 During the 1944 presidential elections Franklin Roosevelt had to work very hard to persuade Harry Truman to be his running mate. Truman’s desire was to go to the senate, not to be vice-president of the United States. The incumbent vice-president Henry Wallace was ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5

Denomination: Bible Church

The Voice Of Love Is Still Calling, Part Iiii, "a Two-Spirited 'be The Church, Be The Church!" Series

Contributed by K. Heath Mcdougal-Deans on May 30, 2021

Trinity Sunday, Shepherds becoming 'One' with the Triune God. The Light is Shown in dark places! An ecumenical CALL is made to ALL CHURCHES, "That they may ALL BE ONE."

The Voice of Love is Calling! Part IIII A Two-Spirited “Be the Church! Be the Church!” The Shepherds were now becoming ‘One’ with the Triune God, quite the Two-Spirited, ‘New Wave’- ‘Rock Star’ flock. Their movement introduced new and unconventional ideas yet was rooted in ancestral tradition. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, John 3:1-17, Deuteronomy 28:1-14

Denomination: Other

Rest & Renew Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

One of the most well-known phrases in all of literature is: “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.” In order to do this we must: Focus on the relationship, rest in His provision, and sense His renewal.

March 26th Psalm 23:1-3 Rest & Renew Focus on the relationship “The Lord is my shepherd” v.1 “I am the good shepherd. I know My own sheep, and they know Me…The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep” John 10:14, 11 Rest in His provision “there is nothing I lack” v.1 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

20/20 Vision And Blind As Bats Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 12, 2004

1st of 4 messages on spiritual shepherds. The story of Jesus mixing mud with spit and giving sight to a man in John 9 is not really about the blind man. It’s more about the Pharisees...

A Shepherd’s Heart 20/20 Vision and Still Blind as Bats The story of Jesus mixing mud with spit and giving sight to a man in John 9 is not really about the blind man. It’s more about the Pharisees who were spiritually blind to God, to the people in their world, and finally (and this is the most ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Restores Me Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jan 24, 2011

When we become downcast God is there to restore us.

Two guys are walking through the woods and come across this big deep hole. "Wow...that looks deep." "Sure does... toss a few pebbles in there and see how deep it is." They pick up a few pebbles and throw them in and wait... no noise. "Jeeez. That is REALLY deep... here.. throw one of these ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Door Of Hope Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 20, 2020

In today's message on finding hope, we are looking at the door of hope God provides in our valleys of trouble.

Finding Hope “A Door of Hope” Introduction When we go through the valleys of life, the Lord doesn’t sit up in heaven saying, “Gee, I hope they get through it okay.” The hope the Lord gives us isn’t wishful thinking as displayed by this world we live in, rather it is to give us a future and a ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:14-15, Isaiah 65:10, John 10:9

Denomination: Foursquare

Does It Taste Like More? John 12, Part 2

Contributed by Jay Yousling on Dec 29, 2020

Well, there is something that God wants for us. He wants us to BEHOLD, Behold Your King! Have you had enough of Jesus? Does it taste like more? Or, do you want a decaf version of the Savior?

DOES IT TASTE LIKE MORE? JOHN 12, PART 2 (v20-26) Note: This sermon was given at a prayer service on a Sunday morning service. Each identity of Jesus was taught and then responded in prayer by the congregation in small prayer groups of 3-5 people. The section was closed by singing a short chorus. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:14, John 12:25, John 12:24, John 12:23, John 12:20-26, John 12:21, Ephesians 2:10, 1 John 3:16, John 4:23, John 15:8, Matthew 20:26, John 10:11, Zechariah 9:9, John 12:26, John 17:4  (view more)  (view less)

Serving Those In Need

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 26, 2017

Jesus' parable of the sheep and the goats reminds us of some important truths: people matter, faith works, and Christ judges. Jesus points us to a God who doesn't want anyone to go to hell but all to come to eternal life.

Matthew 25:31-46 Serving those in Need Have you ever seen that TV show, “Undercover Boss”? It’s when the boss of a large company goes undercover in his or her own business and discovers what’s really going on—for better or for worse—in the company. While Jesus already knows what’s going on—he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Door To Abundant Life - John 10:7; John 10:9-10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 5, 2024

In John 10, Jesus uses imagery that His audience—shepherds, farmers, and townspeople—would have understood clearly. He describes Himself as the gate or door, the only way into the safety and abundance of God’s kingdom.

The Door to Abundant Life - John 10:7; John 10:9-10 Theme: Jesus is the door to salvation, security, and abundant life. Key Verses: John 10:7 – “So he explained it to them: ‘I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep.’” John 10:9-10 – “Yes, I am the gate. Those who come in through me will ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7, Acts 4:12, Psalm 23:1-2, John 10:28, Ephesians 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal