Sermons on Shepherd Staff:

Man's Best Friend: A Friend's Day Message

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 30, 2006

WHO IS MAN’S BEST FRIEND? It is not a cat! It is not a Dog! Even though my Boston Terrier is truly one of the best friends I have. IT IS THE LORD JESUS.

MAN’S BEST FRIEND: A Friend’s Day Message PSALM 23 Today is our FRIEND DAY. Some of you are here because one of our member asked you to come and be their friend today. We welcome you and we are so thrilled that you chose to share this time with us. I felt that my message today should ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Compassion For The Lost

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 24, 2013

Jesus came to save sinners; our focus should be directing them to the Lord.

Compassion for the Lost September 22, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus came to save sinners; our focus should be directing them to the Lord. Focus Passage: Matthew 9:9-13 Supplemental Passage: Jesus was going through all the cities and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial Day 2007

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 24, 2007

Memorial Day weekend should be about remembering people. 1- Look back and remember 2- Look out and love 3- Look up and honor

INTRO. – American Idol….love it or hate it. It’s over anyway and Jordin Sparks is the latest or newest American Idol. As much as Elaine and I enjoy watching American Idol it’s still a show about ME, ME, ME. It’s about one person trying to be the winner who takes all, so to speak. Of course, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

05 The Valley Of Shadows Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Mar 22, 2009

Every single person has an appointment with death - where you go depends upon who you trust!

The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death 8th March 2009 Psalm 23:4 Whenever we have a shadow we have two other things, a substance and a light. David has already talked about the valley of the substance of death in Psalm 22 My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken me? This is what Christ cried at Calvary. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

Memoirs Of A Giant Slayer Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 19, 2017

David faced a great challenge as he stood before Goliath. It was the greatest miss-match of all time, and yet he was triumphant. We too face giants as we strive to serve the Lord, but like David, we can overcome in the Lord. Christ secured victory for us!

Memoirs of a Giant Slayer 1 Samuel 17: 40-51 Our text today comes from one of the most familiar and recognizable accounts in all of Scripture. Israel was facing a formidable foe in the champion of the Philistines. The armies had gathered on opposite sides of the Valley of Elah, approximately ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-51

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 23

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 8, 2006

Our daily walk and relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.

Psalm 23 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Power In Partnership

Contributed by David Dewitt on Mar 2, 2004

There is true power in the church when the pastor and the people partner together to accomplish the work of Christ.

Power in Partnership Exodus 17:8-13 February 8, 2004 Introduction World’s Fair Partnership During the summer of 1904 an unlikely partnership was formed at the World’s Fair St. Louis. The summer was unusually hot and people were searching the fair for something to help cool them off and Arnold ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Authenticity

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 6, 2016

To become authentic means to become genuine. Hints in becoming genuine. 1. Honest -- Speak the truth. 2. Direct -- Speak in terms that are clear, concise and focused. 3. About here-and-now -- Speak about what is going on right now.

Authenticity 1 Samuel 17:38-40NKJB Haddon Robinson once gave this word of wisdom "In any situation, what you ARE determines what you see, what you SEE determines what you DO." Keep that in mind as we study David, Saul and Goliath. So Saul clothed David with his armor, and he put a bronze ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Answer To The Stress Of Dark Valleys Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Oct 27, 2009

This is sermon #5 of the 23rd psalm. It focuses upon how GOD goes with us through our dark valleys.

Sermon Series: Sermons from Psalm 23 Sermon #05: God’s Answer to Dark Valleys Scripture Ref: Psalm 23:1-6 Psalm 23:4 ‘Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for THOU art with me, THY rod & THY staff, they comfort me.’ Introduction: In Verse 4 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4-5

God's Antidote For Fear

Contributed by Don Jaques on Mar 24, 2003

What should I do when I’m afraid? 1. Cast your cares upon God. 2. Take refuge in Him. 3. Replace anxiety with thoughts of God. 4. Keep on eye on eternity. 5. Listen to God’s Word.

MAIN IDEA: God’s word provides hope for those who are fearful. OBJECTIVES: The listener will be encouraged by God’s Word and leave having been given hope for times of fear. INTRO: As a child it was my job to take out the trash. Every week from the time I was about 6 years old I had to trudge out ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-5, Psalm 55:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Thrill Of Hope Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 8, 2019

What did the birth of Jesus bring to the world that offered Hope?

OPEN: I love singing Christmas carols… so I’d like you to join me in singing this one. It’s called “O Holy Night” and it goes like this: “O holy night, the stars are brightly shining. It is the night of our dear Savior's birth. Long lay the world in sin and error pining, till He appeared and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Still Small Voice Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 10, 2019

Faced with the threat of death, Elijah lost his faith that God cared for him and lost sight of God's power. Can that happen to us, and what can Elijah's experience teach us about our faith?

Ever since there’s been a Post Office, it seems that children have written letters to God. Here are just a few of them: A little girl named Jane wrote: “In Sunday school they told us what you do. Who does it when you are on vacation? Another girl: “Thank you for the baby brother, but what I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Graveside Service For A Christian Woman

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 2, 2023

A brief message to close out a funeral service at the graveside.

Let’s bring some closure on saying farewell today with one of the most well-known passages of Scripture in history, the 23rd Psalm. The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures, He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul. He leadeth in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Graveside For Elderly Woman

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 27, 2019

Graveside service for an elderly woman with dementia.

Let’s conclude our service today with one of the most well-known passages of Scripture in history, the 23rd Psalm. The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures, He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul. He leadeth in the paths of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Salvation We Share

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2008

Because we have such a great salvation we have some responsibilities in life. Two are listed in this text. 1- We fight the fight 2- We condemn the condemned

INTRO.- ILL.- Florida Woman to Get Brain Surgery Thanks to ’FOX and Friends’. Friday , July 18, 2008 Insurance provider Aetna will cover a Florida woman’s brain surgery after the intervention of a "FOX & Friends" contributor. Caitlin White, 19, of Bartow, Fl, suffers from a debilitating brain ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ