Sermons on Shepherds Love:

Advent 2 - Shepherds

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011

This is the second week of our Advent series 2010

Luke 2:8-18 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What The Shepherds Saw

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 18, 2011

Little did the shepherds know the miracles that they would see that glorious night. Did they ever fully comprehend what it was that they saw? Do we?

What the Shepherds Saw Luke 2:1-18 That night was unlike any other in all of history. The shepherds had bedded down their sheep for the night and began their vigil guarding their sheep. I came imagine as they watched over their flocks that they gazed into the splendor of the starry sky thinking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003

To prove that we as Christians have a wonderful Shepherd who will only lead us to blessings upon blessings if we but only follow Him as His sheep.

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD Text: Psalm 23 Thesis: To prove that we as Christians have a wonderful Shepherd who will only lead us to blessings upon blessings if we but only follow Him as His sheep. Introduction: 1. This psalm is said to be a complete illustration of total trust in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Characters Of Christmas: The Shepherds Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 20, 2017

A look at the shepherds around the manger.

History and pop culture have given a cast of characters to surround us at Christmas. The characters evoke smiles, joy, reverence, excitement, anticipation and happy memories. Some, like Santa Claus have sacred beginnings, but most are purely secular in nature. That’s okay, for they still bring joy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

Stick With The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 16, 2008

Stick With the Good Shepherd 1) Because his pain is our gain 2) Even when our gain brings pain

“No pain, no gain.” That saying is true isn’t it? If you want to get your muscles into shape, you’ll need to work them to the point of exhaustion. That will cause some pain in the manner of sore muscles the day after your workout. Wouldn’t it be great if someone else’s pain could be your gain? What ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:19-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Is Our Good Shepherd, But What Does That Really Mean?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Apr 27, 2015

Jesus the "Good Shepherd"; is a very under estimated phrase. What does this truly mean, and where is the power in this expression? Does the enemy have a similar policy? You will be surprised.

Welcome Grace and peace to you from God our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen Today we look at that passage again where Jesus tells us that he is the Good Shepherd, and there are a lot of references to sheep, so I warn you before hand, ... it has a powerful ending though. The 23rd Psalm is ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Episcopal

The Shepherd & The Sheep 6 Series

Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 5, 2017

Hearing God’s Voice For Breakthrough

The Shepherd & The Sheep 6 Hearing God’s Voice For Breakthrough 1 Chronicles 14:8-12 2 Samuel 5:17-21 Many of us have used a power drill at one time or another… when your drilling and pushing, trying to bore a whole in a piece of wood… You need to put pressure on the drill as you push, and then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 14:8-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Is The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Nov 17, 2004

•All people can receive the spiritual leadership and protection of Jesus, the Good Shepherd. •Jesus, as the Good Shepherd, offers us leadership, an abundant life, and protection

Who Is This Jesus? 10. He is the Good Shepherd John 10:1-21 November 13/14, 2004 Don Jaques ANNOUNCEMENTS: - welcome guests - Coupeville outreach next Saturday. - Thank God for veterans. - Prayer for Senegal TREK team. MAIN IDEA: • All people can receive the spiritual leadership and protection ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amos: The Shepherd Prophet Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 24, 2017

If you are being mistreated and taken advantage of by those who think themselves superior, then Amos is the prophet that you want in your corner. He is known as the "Champion of the Poor."

A. Do you ever read the “TOP TEN WORST” lists? ILLUSTRATION: The TOP TEN WORST DRESSED at the Academy Awards. The TOP TEN WORST MOVIES of the year. The TOP TEN WORST VACATION SPOTS in America. 1. We find these LISTS somewhat AMUSING, but what if there were a “TOP TEN WORST LIST” of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shepherds And Angels: Suddenly Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 1, 2020

What happens when the Divine enters the ordinary?

Rev Bradford Reaves Grace Community Church, Winchester, VA www.gracecommunity.com Watch this message on Youtube: https://youtu.be/XoQ2v6xn_tM Introduction We are here in the heart of the birth Narrative for Jesus. This is what we have spent the last few months. Yes, months. This is not something ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Brethren

Jesus, The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Jason Wall on Jun 21, 2004

From the begging to the end of our lives the Good Shepherd: provides for us, protects us and promises to welcome us home when our journey is done.

Jesus, the Good Shepherd By: Jason Wall Psalm 23; John 10:9&11 June 20th, 2004 This morning we are going to look at one of the most treasured passages in all of scripture, the 23rd Psalm. Echoed in every imaginable context throughout the ages, these verses are always appropriate and never fail to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shepherding God's Flock Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 22, 2011

In the first four verses of 1 Peter 5, Peter discusses the ministry, motives and manner of leading of elders.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a preacher who quit the ministry after 20 years and became a funeral director. 1. When asked why he changed occupations, he said: “I spent 3 years trying to straighten out John, but John is still an alcoholic. Then I spent 6 months trying to straighten ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Shepherds - The Dilemma Of Insignificance Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 3, 2019

The antidote to insignificance is to celebrate the presence of God in the ordinary moments of life

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Your Shepherd Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 21, 2024

The Lord can be my shepherd if I choose Him. But why would anyone NOT choose Him? And what difference can He make in my life as "my shepherd"?

In September of 1938, a man from Long Island purchased a barometer. When it arrived in the mail he was disappointed to find that the needle appeared to be stuck. It pointed to the sector on the barometer that was marked “hurricane.” He SHOOK the barometer several times… but the needle never ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas According To The Shepherds

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 19, 2006

The story of the shepherds teaches us what Christmas is really all about.

One night many years ago, a shepherd named Benjamin was keeping watch over his flock. It was a night that began like every other. Little did he know that this night would change his life forever. The sky was unusually clear that evening. Benjamin never grew tired of looking at the night sky. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist