Sermons on Shepherd Staff:

Praise The Lord At All Times! Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 29, 2015

Why praise the Lord? Specifically, what has the Lord done for us? 1- The Lord has answered my prayers (4) 2- The Lord saved me from my troubles (6) 3- The Lord blessed me with good (7-10)

INTRO.- 1 I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. Do we ever praise the Lord enough or give thanks too much? Is there ever a limit to our praise and thanks? No, never. Thanksgiving to God should be a never ending practice in our lives. ILL.- A Sunday School ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Is Faith That Matters, Not Intelligence

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jul 1, 2008

A sermon for the 8th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 9, Series A

8th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 9] July 6, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you came among us in the person of your Son, Jesus the Christ, to reveal your will for our lives, and through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Lutheran

The Gift Of Seeing Him Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 17, 2001

In this message we will unwrap the gift of seeing Him and as we do we will see the power of a relationship with God (part 3 of 4)

“The Gift Of Relationship” The Gifts Of Christmas – part three Today is our 3rd week in a sermon series we are calling the gifts of Christmas. It is a four part series designed to make sure that Christmas 2001 is the most Christ-center Christmas any of us has ever had… In week one we talked ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, 1 John 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Help Wanted

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Nov 18, 2010

When we need help to get the job done, we put out a Help Wanted sign. When Jesus recognized the need for more workers for His harvest, He told us to pray

Help Wanted The Labor Challenge TCF Sermon November 7, 2010 If you’re the owner, manager or boss of a business, and you need more help because, maybe you’re having a grand opening, and there’s so much business, you cannot do it yourself, what do you do? Chances are, you might ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A "Sign"? : A New View Of The Nativity Scene

Contributed by Bryan Douglas on Dec 8, 2012

God has revealed in the Christmas story a powerful "sign" of the swaddling clothes and manger which has great spiritual significance, but it has been concealed by our cultural depictions of the Nativity Scene.

A “Sign”? : A New View of the Nativity Scene Luke 2: 1-19 As we read the Christmas story in Luke 2: 1-19, it is such a familiar passage that it is easy to just blow through it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Rx For Fear Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 21, 2016

Jesus desires to remove our fears. Jesus shares with us three great assurances based on God's love which will always casts out fear 1. We are His Sheep 2. We are HIs Good Pleasure 3. We are His Kingdom (People)

Luke 12:32-40; Psalm 23; Song of Solomon 7:6; 10 THEME: God's Rx for Fear Proposition: Jesus desires to remove our fears. He shares three great assurances based on God's love which always casts out fear 1. We are His Sheep 2. We are HIs Good Pleasure 3. We are His Kingdom (People) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Nazarene

Feeding The 5000 - Mark 6:35-44 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 21, 2023

Jesus sets up the scene with all the trappings of the Messianic Banquet, then proves he is the one who will bring it about by feeding the multitude.

35 When it was late in the day, his disciples came to him. "This is a remote place," they said, "and it's already very late. 36 Send the people away so they can go to the surrounding countryside and villages and buy themselves something to eat." 37 But he answered, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:35-44, Matthew 14:13-21, Luke 9:10-17, John 6:5-13

Jesus The All Sufficient

Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Jul 30, 2002

The seven covenant names of God of the Old Testament can be directly linked to the seven "I AM" sayings of Jesus, and they show us that Jesus is the all sufficient One.

THE SEVEN “I AM” SAYINGS OF JESUS When Moses met with God by the burning bush he asked the Lord a question: “Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What is his name? what shall I say unto ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Plagues Begin Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 4, 2025

The showdown between God and Pharaoh begins

The Story of Moses : Exodus 7 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 05-04–2025 So far So far, we have witnessed Moses’s miraculous rescue from the Nile by Pharaoh’s daughter. He was raised in the Egyptian palace and was considered to be in line to be the next Pharaoh. But ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Judgment & Persecution

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 17, 2020

All who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

John. F. Kennedy once stated: “Tolerance implies no lack of commitment to one’s own beliefs. Rather, it condemns the oppression or persecution of others.” 2 Timothy 3:12 states: "Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted." I was extremely ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:10, Matthew 7:1-2

Parable Teaching

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Oct 12, 2004

In our passage today we look at three parables of Jesus, and each parable contains a paradox about God’s Kingdom.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Jack Wyrtzen used lots of stories in his preaching. One day someone was talking with one of the Word of Life staff members and said, “I heard Jack preach one of his “skyscraper messages” the other night.” The staff member asked what he meant by a “skyscraper message” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-29

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Chapter 10 And An Examination Of The Rainbow Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 9, 2022

The rainbow is a special symbol of God as it surrounds His throne. Also it confirmed the covenant with Noah. Chapter 10 of Revelation is Christ revealed, and this message looks at the rainbow, the glory of Christ and the way the rainbow has become perverted.

REVELATION CHAPTER 10 AND AN EXAMINATION OF THE RAINBOW THE PERSON OF REVELATION 10:1 {{Revelation 10:1 “I saw another strong angel coming down out of heaven, clothed with a cloud, and the rainbow was upon his head, and his face was like the sun, and his feet like pillars of fire,”}} This ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1, Revelation 7:2, Acts 1:9, Matthew 24:29-30, Revelation 1:16, Acts 26:13, Daniel 10:5-6, Revelation 4:3, Genesis 9:11-15, John 1:9, John 1:4, Ezekiel 1:27-28, Revelation 10:2-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Message - His Name Is I/Emmanuel Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 10, 2022

The great fact Christmas shouts out is Immanuel. It means God is with us, with us in all those good and difficult situations. We look at some issues here where all through Life God is with us. He is the fullness of the Deity - with us forever. This is a Christmas message. GOD WITH US.

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE - HIS NAME IS I/EMMANUEL TWO EXAMPLES OF CHRIST’S APPEARANCES IN THE OLD TESTAMENT In the first part of this message, there are scripture readings I have put into the text. [A]. THE FOURTH MAN IN THE FURNACE Daniel 3 – {{Daniel 3:19 Then Nebuchadnezzar was filled with ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:19-25, Genesis 32:24-30, Isaiah 7:10, Isaiah 7:14-15, Isaiah 8:8-9, Galatians 4:4-5, Matthew 1:20-25, John 1:14, Colossians 2:9, Isaiah 9:6, Hebrews 13:5, Matthew 28:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Determined By Devotion Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003

Likewise, in the Bible, God put together a little instruction tag that should be attached to every church. If our church wants to operate correctly, run smoothly, and make the right plays, then it’s imperative that we follow God’s directions

Making an Impact: Determined by Devotion I had the opportunity this week to play softball with the church team. I guess they were hard up for players. I started the game OK but ended up dropping a couple fly balls and striking out. I think they’ll think twice about inviting me to come ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist

The Do's And Don'ts – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Sep 30, 2006

What about ministry and money? Should a man make his living from the ministry? What did Jesus say about it? Today, we will discuss this at length.

I can just imagine the disciples sitting forward, anxiously waiting for Jesus to finish speaking. He’s just given them power and authority that they’ve only seen; that they’ve only been witness to - they’re anxious to get started. Jesus wants to make sure that they’re prepared before they go out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational