Sermons on Shepherd Staff:

Judgment Of The Nations Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 18, 2019

In the New Testament “Son of Man” is the title Christ used for Himself. It stresses His manhood, which is unique in comparison with all other men, for He is declared to be from heaven.

Date: Tuesday of Our Lord’ Final Week Location: Mount of Olives Scriptures: Matthew 25:31-46 Part 4: JUDGMENT OF THE NATIONS 31 “When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory. When the Son of Man comes in His glory. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

What Was Jesus’ Primary Emotion Toward The Lost?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 26, 2014

A look at the compassion that Jesus felt toward the lost and how we can move to be more like Him.

WHAT WAS JESUS' PRIMARY EMOTION TOWARD THE LOST? It was compassion. - Matthew 9:36. -Matthew 9:13; Matthew 9:36; Matthew 12:7; Matthew 14:14; Matthew 15:32; Matthew 18:27; Matthew 20:34. - Jesus’ primary emotion toward the lost was compassion. - Look at how often it comes up just in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-36

Denomination: Baptist

David, Armour Bearer Of King Saul

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 8, 2016

To show that we are an armor bearer of GOD not of men.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you an armor bearer of men? No. I'm an armor bearer of GOD. 1 Corinthians 7:23 (Amplified Bible) You were bought with a price [purchased with a preciousness and paid for by Christ]; then do not yield yourselves up to become [in your own estimation] slaves to men [but consider ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Destination Bethlehem: A Field Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 4, 2015

Exploring the significance of angels announcing the birth of Messiah.

“In the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

When Heaven Came Down Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 26, 2012

God exalts those who will be humbled. So when He humbled Himself to become a man, God did magnify & honor Himself to those who in humbleness would seek out the Christ. The significance of the event made it fitting that Heaven should come down & give God G

LUKE 2: 8-14 WHEN HEAVEN CAME DOWN [Eph. 2:12-18, Isa. 65:1, 61:1f, 1 Pet. 10:21, Zech. 9:9-12, Rev. 5:9-14] Christmas is a drama of the exciting invasion of earth by infinite God, the Eternal Spirit, Who became flesh in order to become man. His purpose was to personally reveal Himself to us, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Picture Of Jesus. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 11, 2011

We sometimes forget what a great God we serve and we need a refresher course in remembering who He is!

Do you know who you are dealing with? Do you know who you are talking to? Have you ever heard someone say that or maybe you have said it yourself? Well maybe we forget who we are talking to or who we are dealing with, when it comes to Jesus. We sometimes forget what a great God we serve and we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When You Have Reached Bottom Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 24, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 15: 1 - 7

Luke 15: 1 – 7 When You Have Reached Bottom Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him. 2 And the Pharisees and scribes complained, saying, “This Man receives sinners and eats with them.” 3 So He spoke this parable to them, saying: 4 “What man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Unwrapping The Presence Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 26, 2012

It seems strange that God would first tell of the birth of his son to a group of shepherds. Yet, He did and there are lessons that we can glean from his declaration to them.

1. Chemistry Professor and Chauffeur A chauffeur had driven the chemistry professor to dozens of speaking engagements. He’d heard the same canned speech scores of times. He said on the way to another engagement, "Professor, I believe I could give your speech myself; I’ve heard it so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Matthew 15:16

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Apr 21, 2019

Peter confesses who Jesus Is

Peter Confesses Jesus as the Christ When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” So they said, “Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11, Revelation 17:14, 2 Corinthians 4:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Miraculous Catch & Loving Conversation Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Jun 4, 2019

Have you ever had the feeling that someone was about to deliver some bad news? What must have the disciples thought when Jesus showed up to eat breakfast with them? They again saw the heart of their Good Shepherd.

Do you ever have the feeling that someone is about to deliver some bad news to you? Your teenager comes and tells you how great of a parent you are, and you can’t help but wonder, “What did you do? What do you need? How much is this going to cost me?” Your boss calls you into the office, begins ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas?

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Dec 9, 2010

How would you react to a sermon composed entirely of questions?

How would you react to a sermon composed entirely of questions? Are you intrigued when the questions refuse to give you answers, leaving you puzzling over the text for yourself? Are you cross- isn’t it the preacher’s job to explain things? - Isn’t the preacher not doing his or her job properly? ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Sick At Heart

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 14, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have you seen a person with heart sickness, it may be called rheumatic heart. Have you seen how they acted? full of despair and sickness. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that Sickness will affect both

I. EXORDIUM: Have you seen a person with heart sickness, it may be called rheumatic heart. Have you seen how they acted? full of despair and sickness. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that Sickness will affect both the leaders and the workers. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 19:10 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 19:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas According To Luke Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 20, 2014

In a logical and well-researched manuscript, Luke helps the skeptical and scientific know that the account of Jesus is fully trustworthy. We can learn from the shepherds as we develop awe, accept the message, and act on it.

Christmas According to Luke Luke 2:8-20 Rev. Brian Bill December 20-21, 2014 Bridge from “Still He Came” We wander and we’re accustomed to darkness, blinded by our own sins as we turn our backs on you. And yet, Jesus you still came…for us. And so here’s a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And Suffering - Reacting Or Responding Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on May 2, 2020

1 Peter talks a lot about Suffering. How should we act and react as Christians on this subject

1 Peter 2:21-25 Matthew 5:38-48 Psalm 23 Our primary passage today is the one from 1 Peter, and I confess, none of us like what he has to say. I added the Matthew 5 passage, because sometimes it is easier to hear if we know it came directly from Jesus. Both passages are addressing the same ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25, Matthew 5:38-48, Matthew 28:20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pay Attention To Who You Follow

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 15, 2021

Next in series on John. Examines why it's so great to follow a Shepherd Who knows what He's Doing

John 10 (2) Pay Attention to who you follow - Read John 10:1-21 In verse 4 we read, “And His sheep follow Him because they know His voice.” His sheep follow Him. The writer John makes it clear in this Gospel, that the Shepherd in this passage is Jesus, and the sheep He is referring to are ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist