Sermons on Shepherd Staff:

Micaiah-Speaking God's Truth Without Spin Series

Contributed by Peter Amerman on Jul 7, 2005

Micaiah was a prophet who was willing to take his stand for God’s truth, even when 400 prophets were willing to "SPIN" the truth to agree with the king.

Micaiah- Speaking God’s Truth Without Spin Pastor Pete Amerman- Hillside Lutheran Brethren Church Succasunna, NJ July 3, 2005 Ephesians 4:25- “Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor...” Continuing our series on Unknown Faces from the Bible, remember that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 22:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Shall Supply

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Aug 2, 2005

In whatever circumstance we should find ourselves in, God will supply all our needs.

TITLE: God Shall Supply 080105b TEXT: Philippians 4:11-19 11I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Invitation To Fulfillment Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2005

Explores context and content of Jesus’ invitation: "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. 38 Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him."

An Invitation to Fulfillment Fortifying the Foundations # 18 John 7:37-8:1[1] 10-19-03 Turn with me this morning to Lev 23:39-43 39 "’So beginning with the fifteenth day of the seventh month, (that is about this time of the year—in fact, today is the first day of the Feast of Tabernacles or ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Remaining Hopeful About The Future Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 30, 2005

Prescriptions for keeping your hope alive as seen in Christ’s miracle of raising Lazarus.

One of life’s toughest challenges is staying optimistic about the future. Adverse circumstances can cloud your vision of tomorrow and make it tough to maintain a positive attitude. You can be tempted to lose hope. The good news is - and we’ve been reaffirming this throughout this current series ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-57

Denomination: Baptist

The Capernaum Caper

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 3, 2005

This sermon draws some principles from the miracle that came from tearing away the rooftop in Mark 2.

Mark 2:1-12 KJV And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. [2] And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them. [3] And they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Caught In The Act

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Nov 14, 2003

Every time I read this passage I think of myself as that adulterous woman, who was caught in her sin, being brought to the righteous and just Judge of all. How I rejoice that as He said to her, so too has He said to me - "Neither do I condemn you." May th

Caught in the Act INTRODUCTION Imagine a big gathering of people. They are listening to an important speaker such as a governor, an ambassador or perhaps even someone like the president [I will let you make this person be whoever you desire to fit your own political beliefs, :-)]. Then ...read more

Scripture: John 8:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Guideline #10: Committing To Evangelism As Our Primary Mission Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 25, 2003

Evangelism is the task of first importance for the Body of Christ. This message talks about this first importance, puts evangelism in perspective with the other purposes of the church, and gives some practical suggestions on how to do it.

SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” TEXT: MARK 16:15-16 TITLE: Guideline #10: “COMMITTING TO EVANGELISM AS OUR PRIMARY MISSION” (Material primarily from Bob Russel’s When God Builds A Church) INTRODUCTION: A. I first read this story called “The Life Saving Station” in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mighty God Series

Contributed by Mike Hays on Dec 4, 2003

Isaiah describes the Christmas Gift with four titles that speak to the ministry of Jesus, our Christmas Gift.

The Gift of Christmas: “Mighty God” Isaiah 9:1-7 There is a heaviness hanging like a cloud over many hearts this Christmas Season. The sounds of Christmas joy are muffled by the kettle drum beats of fear, loneliness, and uncertainty. Hearts that were once full of joy, excitement, and expectation ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Handling Anger

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Feb 15, 2002

Anger is a big universal problem, so we need help, See Christ’s solution in building us up as new people in Him!

How to follow Jesus without embarrassing ourselves: Handling Anger One preacher once said that we live in a world that has gone mad. I believe this statement. We are now hearing new terms to describe uncontrollable anger. Yesterday, I heard a new term "rink rage"- phenomena of Hockey dads ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Who Do You Think You Are!

Contributed by Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min on Mar 12, 2002

Jesus is saying, no matter how rich you think you are, or how powerful you think you have become, it all because of the Lord. He is saying, not to think of yourself more then you should. And when you do, He is saying to you; "Who Do You Think You Are"!

9. To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: 10. "Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11. The Pharisee stood up and prayed about himself: God, I thank you that I am not like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, Matthew 19:28-30

Denomination: *other

Going Where The Action Is--Perspectives On The Jabez Territory Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 16, 2002

When Jabez cried out to God “enlarge my territory” he was looking at his present circumstance and concluding, “Surely I was born for more than this"--this message will help us to see where to go where the action is in the Jabez territory.

Today is part 4 of 6 of the challenges of the prayer of Jabez. Going where the action is and some perspectives on the Jabez territory. We are examining the prayer of Jabez. Some of you may have it memorized by now: “Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Methodist

When Your Brook Dries Up

Contributed by Robert Massey on Apr 2, 2002

Here are three lessons every believer needs to learn when they are going through tough times.

WHEN YOUR BROOK DRIES UP 1 Kings 17:1-16 Elijah is one of the most colorful personalities found in the entire Bible. Here in 1 Kings chapter 17, he appears suddenly upon the scene, he doesn’t have a huge introduction, and not a lot is said about his life previous to here in this passage. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16, 1 Kings 17:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Hand-Me Downs

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jul 25, 2003

Jesus has given us some godly clothes that we are supposed to wear at church and all the time. Wearing these clothes will make us look more like Jesus.

June 8, 2003 Colossians 3:12-17 “Hand-me downs” INTRODUCTION When I was growing up, my family wasn’t exactly poor, but we weren’t well off either. One of the results of our financial condition was that I rarely got new clothes. New clothes were reserved for Christmas and Easter. I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Preach The Word! Series

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Sep 5, 2003

This is no time for fear, no time for cowardice, and no time to quit. Instead, it’s a time to take a deep breath and march forward into battle.

Preach the Word! II Timothy 4:1-5 I’d like to begin by calling your attention to verses 3-4 of this passage. They describe a scene that seems amazingly contemporary: “For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pleading Prayer

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 13, 2003

Sermon on prayer

PLEADING PRAYER PSA. 70:5 There was once a missionary went to Venezuela for the first time, struggling with the language. He visited one of the local churches and took a seat in the front row. So as not to make a fool of himself, he decides to pick someone out of the crowd to imitate. He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 70:5, Psalm 139:1-4

Denomination: Bible Church