Sermons on Shepherds Crook:

A Shepherd's View Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2006

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

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

My Shepherd

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jun 14, 2007

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

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherd's Covenant

Contributed by Mark Price on Jun 29, 2007

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

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17

Denomination: *other

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

To Be Known By The Shepherd

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 6, 2006

4th Sunday of Easter, "Series B" The shepherd invites us to live in community

4th Sunday of Easter May 11, 2003 "Series B" Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son into our world, that we might come to know the truth and depth of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Petrified Shepherds

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Dec 23, 2006

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

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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 Shepherds' Christmas

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 16, 2005

Seeing Christmas from the shepherds’ viewpoint.

The Shepherds’ Christmas Luke 2:8-20 (NIV) 8And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, "Do not be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why The Shepherds?

Contributed by Johnnie Travis on Dec 17, 2005

Why tell the shepherds that a baby is born?

Why the Shepherd’s? I chose today’s scripture on purpose for today’s sermon. We don’t often consider all of the different aspects of the Christmas story, so I want us to think about the story from the eyes of someone else, from a different angle. When we think of the shepherds we think of men who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Which Shepherd

Contributed by Keith Bowman on Nov 29, 2006

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

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Shepherds?

Contributed by Robert Coats on Dec 14, 2006

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

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Church Of God

The Shepherd Is Good Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2005

Explores responsibilities of spiritual leaders (shepherds) and comfort found in Jesus as our Shepherd/Leader.

THE Shepherd Is Good John 9:38-10:21 12-14-03 Intro Text: John 9:38-10:21[1] The first 21 verses of John 10 are a continuation of Jesus conversation with the Pharisees shortly after the Feast of Tabernacles. As you recall from last week, Jesus has healed the blind man. Here in John 9:38 we ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 17, 2005

In this message we will unpack the title of ’The Good Shepherd,’ We sure could use one. (I Am Jesus - pt 4)

The Good Shepherd I Am Jesus – part 4 TODAY – is week 4 in our message series ‘I Am Jesus.’ ON – January the 9th we set out on a journey together to know Christ in a much deeper and much fuller way. On that day began taking a fresh look at Jesus, we starting looking at Him through a fresh pair ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hearing The Shepherd

Contributed by Michael Trask on May 2, 2007

The Shepherd is Speaking if we care to listen.

Christians will often ask, “What is God’s will for me?” What they mean when they say that is the want help and guidance for specific decisions in their lives. Often times, we want this for the big decisions, when it really matters, when whatever we decide could have significant effects ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran