Sermons on Shepherd Staff:

Beside Still Waters

Contributed by Mike Turner on Aug 14, 2005

A message dealing with the the shepherd, and his sheep !

Beside Still Waters Psalms 23:1-6 We have been preaching in the Psalms for several Sun evening, and I’ve been just kinda bouncing around. I must admit that sometimes I hesitate preaching on the passages that are so familiar ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

War With Amalek

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Feb 23, 2004

The Never Ending War - A message on the perpetual conflict that the believer has with the Flesh.

War With Amalek Galatians 5:17-23 & Ex.17:8-16 Intro. – What do Gal. 5 and Ex. 17 have in common. Read Gal. 5:17-23 There are three major enemies to the Christian life. The WORLD– Our External foe – The World is the system that is organized against God. It is a philosophy or thought. The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16, Galatians 5:17-23

Denomination: Baptist

Volunteer Or Victim

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 12, 2002

This sermon addresses how Jesus is our Shepherd.

VOLUNTEER OR VICTIM? Text: John 10:1-18 "A soldier returned from the World war minus one arm and both legs. One man said, "It is such a pity that you should have lost your limbs in the war." "I did not lose them I gave them for my country." "I gave my life for thee What hast thou ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

4th Sunday In Lent, Year A. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 16, 2023

MARCH 19th, 2023.

1 Samuel 16:1-13, Psalm 23:1-6, Ephesians 5:8-14, John 9:1-41. A). ANOINTING A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART. 1 Samuel 16:1-13. Saul had rejected the word of the LORD, and the LORD had rejected Saul from being king (cf. 1 Samuel 15:23), much to the grief of Samuel (cf. 1 Samuel 15:11) - but the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Psalm 23:1-6, Ephesians 5:8-14, John 9:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Insignificant?

Contributed by Lane Hastie on Jul 29, 2020

No one you meet is insignificant & You are not insignificant. God takes joy in using ordinary people and ordinary things for extraordinary purposes.

Insignificant: Nothing special. Unimportant. Taken for granted. To small to be noticed. Of no consequence, influence, or distinction. Without weight. Easy to overlook. Irrelevant. Meager. Nondescript. Of little value. Trivial. Exceptionally ordinary. Easily & often disregarded. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:3, Psalm 27:10, Psalm 68:5-6, Matthew 25:31-45, Isaiah 49:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Character Sermon Vi: The Lord Our Shepherd Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 8, 2020

In times of testing, God's people have nothing to fear nor dread simply due to the watch care and keeping of His own by the Lord our Shepherd.

THE LORD OUR SHEPHERD “We all need somebody to lean on” is the popular line of a hit song you may be familiar with. It’s a sentiment with which most of us agree, as indicated by your responses on the little test on which you ...read more

Peace To You

Contributed by Paul Davidson on Feb 5, 2020

How can we find peace in times of great turmoil, trouble, and uncertainty?

When we were living outside the United States, we’d sometimes make a trip into the big city to go to Costco. The prices tended to be outrageous for items from the States, but we would just start craving something familiar, and Costco was one of the places we’d go to find things like Frosted Flakes, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:7, Isaiah 53:6, Luke 19:10, 1 Peter 5:8, John 10:9-14, John 4:27-28, Luke 12:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Over To Bethelehem

Contributed by David Roth on Feb 22, 2015

Christmas Eve. The story of the shepherds is narrated in second person. The testimony of the apostles has come to us in scripture therefore we too, as did the shepherds, have seen the Christ, the babe in the manger.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Over to Bethlehem” It’s Here. Christmas Eve. We have been preparing for Christmas throughout Advent. We have lit the advent wreath. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Be Afraid, Fear Not

Contributed by Brian Crowe on Feb 6, 2016

Relying on the Good Shepherd is the key. Briefly explore the stresses and mistakes, triumphs and victories of David through the eyes of Psalms 23:1

Don’t be Afraid, Fear Not! Psalms 23 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. Opening: There is nothing that compare to being afraid. Caught up in the grip of fear. Fear is defined as a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, or pain. Whether the threat is real or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Where You're Going Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 25, 2007

There are other shepherds out there, and even the most Godly Christian struggles with making the LORD his trued shepherd. Find out why.

OPEN: In the classic novel: “Alice in Wonderland,” Alice comes to a fork in the road. One path leads one way, and the other path leads the other… and she asks the Cheshire Cat for advice: “Would you tell me please,” she asks “which way I ought to go from here?” “That depends a good deal on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

23rd Psalm Part I Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 1, 2011

We will be going through a two week study of the 23rd Psalm. The 23rd Psalm has everything from Salvation to trust to the reasons for being still before God. It also shows how much God cares about one person.

Psalm 23 As my rehab on my shoulder continues my sleep has been off. Late Saturday night I could not sleep but I felt the Lord give me a prompting to do a series on the 23rd Psalm. For the next 2 weeks each devotional will be about this great passage in the Old Testament. Since the Lord gave this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Will Shepherd For Glory - 1 Peter 5:2c-4 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 8, 2025

It matters a lot to God what your motives are for ministry.

1 Peter 5:1 Therefore to the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ's sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2 Shepherd God's flock that is under your care, overseeing--not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:2-4

I Have A Dream Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 28, 2005

The world needs men/women with a dream- to stand for the truth of God’s Word,the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and the message of the Kingdom of God.

I Have A Dream! Opening Comments Aug 28, 1963- steps of the Lincoln Memorial … Dr Martin Luther King, Jr … delivered a speech … I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12

Denomination: Charismatic

Lesson 4:the Night Jesus Was Born

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2013

What the Shepherds Knew

Series: God’s Greatest Secrets Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 4: The Night Jesus Was Born December 23, 2012 A. WHAT THE SHEPHERDS KNEW: LUKE 2:8-9 “At night shepherds were living in open fields watching their flocks. Suddenly an angel of the Lord stood by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-89

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Believe You Can Walk On Water

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 4, 2021

Men's meeting to challenge Men to do extra-ordinary things in the power of the Lord

Dare to believe that you can walk on water Matthew 14:22-31 Greetings- Prayer- Question- How many of you were raised that you had a positive mentor in your life? Someone you felt you could ask anything? Most guys have a lot of acquaintances, but few friends they are comfortable with to talk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-31

Denomination: Nazarene