Sermons on Shepherd Staff:

What To Do With Life’s Cares!

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 2, 2017

What do you do with life’s cares that weigh you down in this life? Peter tells us what to do to loosen the grip of life's cares.

What to Do with Life’s Cares! Chuck Sligh March 26, 2017 NOTE: PowerPoint and ProPresenter 6 presentations are available of this sermon upon request to chucksligh@hotmail.com. Adapted from a skeletal outline in Preach for a Year, by Roger Campbell, pp. 31-32. TEXT: 1 Peter 5:7 – “Casting all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Loosed !

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 8, 2017

This message will be a challenge for many because the church, in general, has become a place where the power of God does not exist.

Even though Jesus has purchased our complete redemption, Satan tries to make us feel as if we still belong to him. He brings us into situations that confuse us and takes our focus off of the deliverance that now belongs to us as children of God. Christians are often blind to the needs of others ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Everybody Needs A Nathan

Contributed by John Gaston on May 28, 2017

No matter how strong we are spiritually, we still need an accountability partner. That's what Nathan was to David. He was able to speak encouragement and sometimes rebuke into David's life. Everybody needs a Nathan.

EVERYBODY NEEDS A NATHAN 2 Sam. 12:1-12:14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A honeymoon couple made a long awaited trip to Washington, DC and stayed in the infamous Watergate Hotel, where secret tapes were recorded during the Nixon Presidency. Once in the room the concerned bride asked, "What if the place ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Real Peole , Real Problems A Study Of 1 Samuel Part 2, Eli- Kid Problems Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on May 29, 2017

Part 2 of our study of 1 Samuel

Real People- Real Problems A study of 1 Samuel Part 2 “Eli” 1 Samuel 2: 12-36 Today we are going to continue our study of 1 Samuel And the series titled Real People- Real Problems Last week we studied a great woman of faith Hannah And learned how she overcome her problems, By Placing ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants Our Church To Grow! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 24, 2017

God wants our church to grow! 1. So He stresses that no one is saved without Jesus (vs. 1-2). 2. He seeks to save the lost (vs. 3-8). 3. He stretches us to reach new people (vs. 9-16). 4. He sets-up divine appointments for us (vs. 17-23).

God Wants Our Church to Grow! Acts 10:1-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 16, 2014 *Does God want our church to grow? There is no doubt about it. The Scripture makes this truth clear in many places. For example, 1 Timothy 2:3-4 says that: "God our Savior" desires all men to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Lord Of All Because

Contributed by David Parks on Sep 7, 2016

Jesus is Lord of all because he made it all and died for all.

JESUS IS LORD OF ALL BECAUSE INTRODUCTION: Text: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Introduction: 1. Over the next few weeks as we begin our spiritual journey together, I want to begin by laying a foundation on which we can build. 2. That foundation for eternal life is couched in acceptance of the fact that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Have I Got A Covenant For You Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 15, 2019

God made a special set of promises to Abraham. But do those promises apply to us?

OPEN: A mother was read a Bible story about Abraham to her 5-year-old daughter. when she finished, she started asking her a few questions about it. “What was Abraham's name before God changed it?” She looked puzzled for a moment… then smiled as she asked, “Lincoln?” (Annelle Maurer, Loma ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Storms

Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 16, 2019

A message about overcoming storms and surviving.

Stand and lift up your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God. I will never be the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David And Abigail--Part 1 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 27, 2019

First Samuel 25:1-31 shows us the Lord's restraining providence in the life of his servant.

Scripture David was on the run from King Saul, who wanted to kill David. Saul caught up with David near the wilderness of Engedi, but David spared Saul’s life. Saul affirmed that David would be the next king over Israel, and went back to his home in Gibeah, while David remained in the caves at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon 8: God Works In Mysterious Ways Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 4, 2019

This sermon wraps up the book of Ruth, first examining Boaz's role as a kinsman-redeemer & Christ's role as ours, & the results of those actions, both in history (David was Ruth & Boaz's great-grandparents) and the larger story of redemption through Christ.

Sermon 8: God Works in Mysterious Ways Series: Ruth Chuck Sligh August 4, 2019 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Ruth 4. INTRODUCTION If you asked the average person to quote a verse of scripture, besides John 3:16 or Genesis 1:1, the third most probable verse they would cite would be that ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Apostles' Creed: Comfort In God's Judgment Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 14, 2019

Jesus will return to Judge. Because Jesus is the Judge, there is 1) justice, 2) accountability, and 3) grace.

APOSTLES’ CREED: Comfort in God’s Judgment In last week’s message on the Apostles’ Creed, we looked at how Jesus ascended into heaven, where he has all authority and power, advocates for us, and is holding a place for us. The next sentence of the creed looks to the future: “From there he will come ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6, 2 Timothy 4:1-8, Romans 3:21-26, Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Get Ready For Our Hard Goodbyes (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 9, 2018

God's Word has the power! 1. To give us Christian growth (vs. 32). 2. To inspire Christian giving (v. 33-35). 3. To soothe Christian grief (vs. 36-38).

How to Get Ready for Our Hard Goodbyes (Part 3) The Book of Acts - Part 74 Acts 20:32-38 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 15, 2015 BACKGROUND: *Remember that Acts 20 was a pivotal time in the life and ministry of the Apostle Paul. In these verses Paul reflected on the past. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:32-38

Denomination: Baptist

Tune In To God's Will For Your Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 11, 2018

God wants: 1. To work through our limitations (vs. 1-3). 2. Us to link-up with other Christians (vs. 3-6). 3. Us to listen to wise council (vs. 4 & 7-13). 4. Us to love the Lord supremely (vs. 13). 5. Us to lean on the Lord completely (vs. 14).

Tune in to God's Will for Your Life The Book of Acts - Part 75 Acts 21:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 22, 2015 *If you are my age or older, you probably watched a TV with rabbit ears on top. That was the shiny metal, indoor antenna that looked like two short fishing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Teacher's Pet Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 19, 2018

I want to be Jesus' teacher's pet. I want to be His favorite pupil. This passage gives us the key to pleasing Jesus and becoming more like Him in my life. (Spoiler alert - it has to do with how I treat people I don't like)

OPEN: A great scholar was once asked about a young man who was in his class. The person said, "So and so tells me that he was one of your students." The scholar just smiled sadly and said, "Well, he may have attended my lectures, but he was not one of my students.” What was that scholar saying? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Theology Proper Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 30, 2018

This message summarizes the doctrine of God.

“Our Great God” Introduction We now live in a culture where even those who claim to be evangelical Christians know very little about what they believe or what the Bible teaches. A common faith is essential to unity. It is not necessary to agree upon all the little details but now more than ever, ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance