Sermons on Shepherd Staff:

My Shepherd Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 11, 2012

A relevant series looking at Psalm 23

My Shepherd July 15, 2012 Psalm 23 I heard about a man who hated his wife's cat. He wanted to get rid of it, but she wouldn't let him. Finally, he decided he had enough! So, he put the cat in his car and drove to the other side of town, let the cat out, and drove home with a smile. As he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherd-King

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 20, 2011

The sermon describes Jesus as a Shepherd King who offers the subjects some amazing stuff such as confidence and access to the King.

“The Shepherd KING” Psalm 23:1-6 The Shepherd-King is according to Scripture the King of Israel. “Then Nathanael declared, "Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel." (Jn 1:49). The Shepherd - King is also known as King of glory by the Psalmist. 7Lift ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

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

The Shepherd Benediction Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

The Shepherd benediction

Reading: Hebrews chapter 13 verse 20-21. Ill: Robert Chapman is not too well known among Christians. • He did not author any monumental books. • His friends said he would never make a good preacher. • Chapman was not a world-wide evangelist. He lead no great mission to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:20-21

Denomination: Brethren

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 19, 2009

What is it that distinguishes a mediocre shepherd from a really good shepherd? The answer is in one word alone: sacrifice.

The Good Shepherd Griffith Baptist Church – 3/22/09 A.M. Service Text: John 10:11-18 Key verse: John 10:11 - I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. Premise: What is it that distinguishes a mediocre shepherd from a really good shepherd? The answer is in one word ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherds And The Magi Series

Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009

Looking at the shepherds and Magi response to Christ’s birth.

"The Characters of Christmas: The Shepherds and The Magi" 1. The message within Christmas is that the Gospel is for everyone. I know this may seem a rather simplistic statement but as I have reflected on these past few weeks, I have come to realize more and more how true this is. Consider the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Holiness

Shepherds Or Fishermen?

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Sep 21, 2007

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

Scripture: John 21:15-17, John 21:15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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

Depend On The Shepherd

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 21, 2006

A sermon which deals with the importance of depending on Christ.

Depending on the Shepherd Zech. 10 Sometimes animals seem annoyingly human. A man absolutely hated his wife’s cat and decided to get rid of him one day by driving him 20 blocks from his home and leaving him at the park. As he arrived home, the cat was walking up the driveway. The next day he ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 8, 2008

In Ezekiel 34, using the language of promise, God introduces a new plan for shepherding his people which we see fulfilled in John 10. Jesus, the Good Shepherd still calls his sheep.

The Good Shepherd Ezekiel 34:1-6; 11-16;23-24; 30-31 Children’s Story Just before school started, I invited four kids from next door to go with me to the city library. These kids ranged from 7 – 10 years old and had never been to the library. We went upstairs where they have all the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:1-31

Denomination: Brethren

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 Cowboy And The Shepherd

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 7, 2008

A sermon fro the 4th Sunday of Easter Good Shepherd

Fourth Sunday of Easter John 10:1-10 The cowboy and the shepherd 1 ¶ "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber; 2 but he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 To him the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 19, 2008

Some reflections on "I am the Good Shepherd"

Gt Dalby Methodists 20-04-08 John 10:1-21 Story: A vicar was retiring after 25 years in the parish. As he came to clear out his bedroom he found a small bowl with 5 eggs and £1,000 pounds in. Baffled he called his wife and said: Darling, what is this little basket under the bed with five eggs ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

Security In The Shepherd

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on May 9, 2008

In a dialog with the religious leaders of Christ’s day, Jesus describes Himself as the "Good Shepherd". When we get a hold of what Christ was saying, then we will find security, peace and comfort. Today we will explore a little more closely what it means

“Security In The Shepherd” John 10:7-16 05/11/2008 By Dcn. Chris Nerreau Introduction: I know a man named Steven who grew up in foster homes. He went from place to place, family to family and averaged a move a year – By the time Steven was 9 he had lived in at least ten different homes. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-16

Denomination: Orthodox

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 1, 2013

He is calling us by name.

THE GOOD SHEPHERD. John 10:1-18. On the last day of the Feast of Tabernacles, Jesus offered those who will hear Him the gift of living water, also known as the Holy Spirit (John 7:37-39). Some time after this Jesus declared Himself to be the light of the world (John 8:12), and ratified this ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational