Sermons on Shepherds Crook:

Shame On The Shepherd

Contributed by Harold Nichols on Apr 4, 2001

Pastor’s who do not lead the flock of God should hang their head in shame.

SHAME ON THE SHEPHERDS TEXT: JEREMIAH 50:1-6 MY PEOPLE HATH BEEN LOST SHEEP: THEIR SHEPHERDS HAVE CAUSED THEM TO GO ASTRAY, THEY HAVE TURNED THEM TO GO ASTRAY ON THE MOUNTAINS; THEY HAVE GONE FROM THE MOUNTAIN TO THE HILL, THEY HAVE FORGOTTEN THEIR RESTINGPLACE. INTRODUCTION: HAVE YOU EVER ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 50:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Sheep And Shepherd

Contributed by James Groce on Apr 18, 2001

There has been much teaching on the role of the pastor and his relationship to those God has placed in the local congregation under his authority.

The Sheep and Shepherd There has been much teaching on the role of the pastor and his relationship to those God has placed in the local congregation under his authority. There has been much hurt caused by imbalanced teaching; as well as improper, or abusive methods of leadership. Throughout the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 79:13, Psalm 100:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 24, 2001

In a world of so many false, competing voices, do we recognize, listen to, and follow the voice of our Good Shepherd?

Sermon for 4th Sunday of Easter, Year C Based on Ps. 23; Rev. 7:16-17; Jn. 10:22-30 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “The Good Shepherd” Our psalm, second lesson and gospel for today all employ the metaphor of God as Shepherd and people as sheep. Most of us find comfort in the metaphor of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, John 10:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 11, 2001

The Sheep, the Shepherd and the Sheep Pen

John 10:1-16 Key verse is 11: I am the Good Shephard. In the Parable we find three themes 1. The sheep 2. The Good shepherd and 3. The Sheep Pen 1. The Sheep We are the sheep. We see this is the parable of the Lost Sheep in Luke 15, 17 Read Luke 15. 17 Look at the reaction of the Good ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

The Work Of A Shepherd Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 26, 2004

3rd of 4 messages: It comes down quite simply to a single truth: Sheep need care and protection.

A Shepherd’s Work Last Sunday I spoke about the three distinctives that set apart the “good” shepherd from the hired man and the mediocre, self oriented shepherd. The distinctives are: 1) The good Shepherd IS the door; 2) The good Shepherd KNOWS his sheep; and 3) The good Shepherd LEADS his ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-29

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

Of Sheep & Shepherds

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 23, 2001

The Motivation, Manner & Reward of Being An Elder.

Of Sheep & Shepherds Commercial currently airing that shows a lonely shepherd with a cell phone. As he makes a phone call, those he calls begin arriving in droves, until he surrounded by 100s of people. Wonder how many real shepherds spend a lot of time on a cell phone? Lonely! As Phillip ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4, Psalm 23:1-6

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 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

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 16, 2001

For His sheep.

The Good Shepherd - John 10:1-18 This is my wife’s favorite passage and she has asked me for years to teach on this, but somehow it has never seemed to be what I was being lead to preach or teach. Finally, here we are. I guess that is a lesson in itself on patience. C];-)}|> There are many ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Shepherds With Compassion

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Mar 23, 2006

This is a message describing the care that both pastors and care group leaders within a local church are to give to those under their spiritual care.

THE COMPASSION OF A SHEPHERD Scripture Reference: Matthew 9:36 "But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd." ------------------------------------------------------ Let us take note of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:36

Walking With The Shepherd

Contributed by James May on Mar 18, 2007

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

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sheep And Shepherds

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 6, 2007

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

Scripture: Acts 20:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Oct 15, 2001

Christ is the good shepherd as demonstrated by His treatment of the blind man and His sacrifice at Calvary.

There was a typical blond. She had long, blond hair, blue eyes, and she was sick of all the blond jokes. One day, she decided to get a make over, so she cut and dyed her hair. She also went out and bought a new convertible. She went driving down a country road and came across a herd of sheep. She ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Mar 3, 2006

Listening to the voice of Jesus, who laid down his life for his sheep, is the only way to enter into eternal life.

“The Good Shepherd” John 10: 1 – 18; Ezekiel 34: 11 – 16; Psalm 23 Introduction: Of Sheep and Shepherds Ask the children: What kind of animal would you like to be? Why? Have you ever noticed that no one ever says that they want to be a sheep? Why is that? Does anyone here know what sheep are ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18, John 1:10-18

Denomination: Baptist