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  • Ben Peak avatar

    Why Shepherds?

    Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008
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    Why did God choose to let shepherds be the first to hear the news of the Messiah?

    Over the past few weeks we have been taking a new look at some of the figures of the Christmas story. We’ve taken some time to study the stories within the story. We’ve looked at the story of Mary, the teenaged girl that God chose to be the mother of His Son. Last week we discussed the story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Shepherding The Church

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 10, 2008
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    Christian leaders should do their work faithfully and accordingly.

    SHEPHERDING THE CHURCH 1 Peter 5:1-5 November 26, 2006 INTRODUCTION There appears to be a hymn for virtually every profession: Dentists: Crown Him with Many Crowns Contractors: The Church’s One Foundation Obstetricians: Come, Labor On Golfers: There Is a Green Hill Far ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Called To Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 21, 2008
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    You are called to shepherd the people God has given you.

    Lighthouses of Prayer – The Call To Shepherd January 13, 2008 Review of Lighthouses of Prayer Last week I introduced the idea of lighthouses of prayer. It comes from Luke chapter 10 where Jesus sends out the 72 Disciples to go into the villages around the country. This is his commission: ...read more

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  • Ovidiu Radulescu avatar

    Shepherds Or Fishermen?

    Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Sep 21, 2007
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    Not even one of the twelve disciples had ever been a shepherd. Were shepherds scarce in Jesus day? Actually there were plenty of shepherds in that area of Palestine. Jesus intentionally avoided choosing shepherds to lead the Christian church. Jesus called

    Over and over the Bible inquires Christian pastors to feed the sheep. Three times in John 21:15-17. Jesus instructs Simon Peter, "Feed My sheep....Take care of My sheep....Feed My Sheep." It was to the shepherds on the hillsides that the Heavenly Angels first appeared in glory to announce the birth ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Sheep And Shepherds

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 6, 2007
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    Each of us are either a sheep or a shepherd. And some of us sheep and shepherds as well! Paul was a shepherd, and we can gain a good understanding of what a shepherd does by looking at his life.

    Passage: Acts 20:1-12 Intro: We are used to the common Biblical concept of sheep and shepherds. 1. Jesus certainly referred to Himself as the “Good Shepherd”, and we as his sheep. 2. but he also appointed people to be shepherds after him, and others to be sheep. 3. but I believe that all of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • James May avatar

    Walking With The Shepherd

    Contributed by James May on Mar 18, 2007
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    This past year has been some challenging and yet some very rewarding times as we have walked with the Great Shepherd.

    Walking With the Shepherd By Pastor Jim May Hasn’t God been good to us! To sit back and just see the hand of God as He has so graciously moved on our behalf has been such a blessing. Who can doubt that the windows of Heaven have been opened and the blessings of God have been poured out on this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Which Shepherd

    Contributed by Keith Bowman on Nov 29, 2006
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    Society desires to have as many shepherd as possible in order to please everybody, but Jesus tells us that there is only one shepherd and that he is the Good Shepherd

    Whom to follow? B5 clip season 1 episode on dominant religions earth cermony– choices, choice, choices There is a religion for every taste, desire, and even lack of taste. It is a veritable all you can eat buffet when it comes to finding a religion, There is literally something for everyone. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Shepherds?

    Contributed by Robert Coats on Dec 14, 2006
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    Have you ever wondered why God would chose shepherds? Why not Rabbis, priests, King Herod, or the High Priest himself?

    Why Shepherds? Scripture Reading: Luke 2:8­20 Last week we heard about the birth of John the Baptist and that he was the forerunner to Jesus. He was called from the womb to prepare the way for our Lord. This morning we are going to look at shepherds. Shepherds were not really important in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Petrified Shepherds

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Dec 23, 2006
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    Imagine that you were a Shephard on that night!

    ________________________ >>>Petrified Shepherds Imagine this: “All right, listen up you guys!” The chattering of hundreds of angel voices calmed slightly but the bantering still went on. “Come on. Quiet! Look up here!” The head angel, a stern-looking fellow about 6’8” tall, clapped his hands ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    My Shepherd

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jun 14, 2007
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    The good, the great, and the chief shepherd is mine

    THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD Psalm 23 Psalm 23 is one of the most loved passages of scripture. David states, ‘THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD.” David speaks as one with a strong sense of pride and devotion. It is almost as if he is saying, “Look at whom my shepherd is. Behold Him. Meditate upon Him.” Let ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Price avatar

    The Shepherd's Covenant

    Contributed by Mark Price on Jun 29, 2007
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    Upon hearing H.B London speak at a leadership congference, and haveing read the book "The Speherd’s Covenant for Pastors," I utilized the principles in the covenant to share my heart with the church. You can go to http://www.parsonage.org/shepherds/index

    Text: Pro 27:17 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. Introduction I have had the privilege of attending some great conferences since I have been in ministry. But of all those I have attended, one that places among the most beneficial to my personal ...read more

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    A Shepherd's View Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2006
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    A first person sermon to start the series on Psalm 23 from a Shepherd’s view.

    First Baptist Church August 6, 2006 Psalm 23:1-6 Shalom!! My name is Yoseph ben Benyamin. I am from the land of Palestine and I’m a shepherd. It is an honor for a man of my occupation to be allowed to stand here and speak with you today. You see in my nation shepherding is not looked upon with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Nov 9, 2006
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    Showing how the Good Shepherd can draw near in a time of grief, bringing comfort and salvation.

    SCRIPTURE READING: JOHN 10:9 – 18 (SELECTED VERSES) 9. I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and find pasture. 10. I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. 11. "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
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    The Good Shepherd (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: John chapter 10 verses 1- Ill: Reaching the end of a job interview, • The interviewer asked a young applicant fresh out of university, • "And what starting salary were you looking for?" • The applicant said, "In the neighbourhood of £25,000 a year, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    The Voice Of The Shepherd

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 6, 2010
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    Hearing the voice of the Shepherd can still our soul.

    John 10:1-5 KJV Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. [2] But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. [3] To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal