Sermons on Shepherds Crook:

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 31, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to become dependent upon Jesus (as their Lord and Savior) to be their GOOD SHEPHERD.

Sermon The Good Shepherd John 10:9–14 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Taegu, Korea I. ANNOUNCE THE PERICOPE: John 10:9-14 OTHER REFERENCES: Isaiah 40: 11 (Comfort for God’s People): He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Shepherd's Example

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Feb 20, 2004

The shepherds in the field set an example to all who would seek after the Messiah. It is an important lesson to follow.

12-13-03 The Shepherd’s Example Text: Luke 2: 15-20 This passage of scripture follows the announcement of the angels. The announcing of the Savior’s birth, to the shepherds in the field. (vv 8-14) Jesus had been born and the first ones God tells is the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Church Of God

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Ramon Muniz on Oct 7, 2002

Jesus called himself "The Good Shepherd." This message looks at proving that Only Jesus fills this role. He is "good" because He is God. He is the Shepherd, not just a shepherd.

“THE GOOD SHEPERD” Over the past 6 weeks we have looked at the “I AM” statements of Christ. We have explored significant lessons Jesus gave as He made these descriptive statements about himself. “I AM” - He clearly used it to identify himself as God “I AM the way, the truth & the life” – In ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Shepherd Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 3, 2002

The Great Shepherd: 1. Provides 2. Guides 3. Protects

Journals is a new book which is coming out about the life of Kurt Cobain, who was the leader of “Nirvana,” a post-punk band with a series of crunching, screaming songs that defined grunge music. The book gives a glimpse of Cobain’s tortured life. He was obsessed with heaven and looked to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Shepherds Of The Soul

Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 29, 2002

God has called our leaders to influence those under their care for the Kingdom and not their own gain.

Shepherds of The Soul Hebrews 13:17-25 We are down to the last section of this wonderful letter written to the Hebrews. The letter is over 1900 years old and yet, as we have been studying together for the past several months, I have continuously been amazed at how powerful, relevant, comforting, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Reaction Of The Shepherds Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Dec 22, 2004

This is the third in a four sermons series on four different reactions to the birth of Christ

The Reaction of the Shepherds Luke 2:8-20 I. They Received the Announcement (v. 8-14) A. God Met Them Right Where They Were (v. 8) 1. God Was Not Interested in Who They Were 2. God Was Not Interested in What They Had Done B. God’s Message Resulted in Fear (v. 9-10) C. God Provided Direction to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Chief Shepherd Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

This is the 20th study in the study "The Hebrew Hymnal".

Series: The Hebrew Hymnal (Psalms) HYMN #23: THE CHIEF SHEPHERD Psalm 23 This psalm has probably been read and studied more than any other psalm. Let us be reminded about who our Shepherd is what He does for His sheep. Psalms 23:1 He Is A Personal Shepherd The word “my” is the most ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Rejection Of The Shepherd

Contributed by Paul George on Sep 17, 2003

In the previous chapters Zechariah was an ambassador sent to promise peace. In this chapter he is a herald sent to declare war.

In the previous chapters Zechariah was an ambassador sent to promise peace. In this chapter he is a herald sent to declare war. Israel will recover its prosperity, and shall flourish for a while. The people will be very happy looking forward to the coming of the long expected Messiah, in the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 14, 2004

A Study of the most famous of all the "I am" statements of Jesus.

The Great I Am – The Good Shepherd June 6, 2004 John 10:11-18 Sunday AM Review: We’ve been studying the self descriptive statements of Jesus from John known as the “I am” discourses. These 7 statements help us to realize that Jesus was the great “I am” of the O.T., who has become flesh in the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18, Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Oct 7, 2009

The Lord is my Shepherd... I must not lack.

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures: he leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul: he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yes, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Shepherd's Love

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 16, 2009

This is a funeral/memorial meditation for the memorial service of a man who died after a life of struggle.

Memorial Meditation – October 17, 2009 - Psalm 23 I love this passage of Scripture because it speaks of life’s most important and most intimate relationship, that of humanity, of you and me, to our Creator. And rather than use terms like Creator, Almighty One, even the term “God” itself, the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bad Shepherd

Contributed by Paul Searight on Feb 27, 2011

Jesus cares for His sheep and wants us to follow his example and be committed to the flock seeking every lost sheep.

Jer 50:6-7 – The Bad Shepherd John 10:1-18 – The Good Shepherd About 6 years ago we all went to Orlando Florida on holiday – Mum and Dad, Stephens family and ours. This is one of those lost children stories – we all have them I suppose but this was a bit different. It ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why The Shepherds?

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Dec 16, 2009

This is a Christmas sermon that centers around the shepherds & their response to the angel’s message of the birth of JESUS.

Sermon: Why the Shepherds? Scripture Ref: Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: This is the SEASON of STORIES & I LOVE STORIES; especially STORIES about CHILDREN who begin to WORK all of us as we APPROACH the CHRISTMAS SEASON. I thought that was OVER WITH when MY CHILDREN GREW UP but I found that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

The Voice Of The Shepherd

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 6, 2010

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

Scripture: John 10:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

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

Scripture: John 10:1-29

Denomination: Brethren