Sermons on Shepherd Staff:

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

Follow God’s Voice Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 16, 2010

1) The Voice of the True Shepherd (John 10:1-6) 2) Following the Voice through the Only Door to the Fold (John 10:7–10)

John 10:1-10. "Follow God’s Voice" Everton Community Church. Sunday October 17, 2010. This week saw two radically different outcomes from mine disasters. In Copiapo Chile, 33 miners began their first weekend above ground since a rescue that gripped the world, of their 69-day ordeal trapped deep in ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Other

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

Trials And Tribulations Bring Sanctification Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 10, 2011

During the tribulation period severe testing will be given the repentant righteous remnant to purify them and to prepare them to be the center of Christ's reign on earth.

ZECHARIAH 13: 7-9 TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS BRING SANCTIFICATION [Zephaniah 3] Here begins a new section in Zechariah's great last oracle. The focus is abruptly shifted from the deceitful visions of the false prophet to the sufferings of the Messiah. Clearly it is the time of Christ's death that is ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

O' Holy Night Series

Contributed by Wilson Spencer on Jan 7, 2012

Fourth, and final in a series on the Birth of Christ, this sermon looks at Luke's account of the angelic visitation to the shepherds, their reaction and subsequent rejoicing and proclaiming the good news!

O’ Holy Night (Series on the Birth of Christ – Conclusion) Pastor Wilson Spencer Liberty Baptist Church December 25th, 2011 Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: We recognize December 25th every year as the day to honor the coming of our messiah, our savior, our king into the world as one of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

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

Jesus, Gateway To Meaningful Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 16, 2022

Jesus is like a gate or a door to a sheep pen; He protects His flock and regulates them so they can thrive.

Jesus, Gateway to Meaningful Life John 10:7-10, Psalm 118:19-26, Jeremiah 23:1-6 1 Jesus often referred to symbols that teach something about him, The 7 I Am statements from John’s Gospel are metaphors, saying Jesus is something, meaning that, in some way, He is like something. 2. Two of these ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10, Psalm 118:19-26, Jeremiah 23:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Enter His Gates With Thanksgiving.

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 23, 2022

A short message to officers after their first year of service at their review. This was the basis for the message with further contribution and other additions.

Psalm 100, NIV Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his[a]; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:10, James 1:2

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jesus Gave People To The Church, As Gifts To Fix/Equip Them (Ephesians 4:7-16, Part 1) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 29, 2022

What is the relationship between leaders and laity? Their job, and our job.

Over the years, I've read my fair share of commentaries and academic journal articles on the Bible. I have never, ever, read more passionate-- and even angry-- scholars on any other subject, than I have on today's verses. At first, I was surprised by this-- amused, really, if I'm ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Glorifying God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 21, 2018

If you are not saved yet, you need to come and see the Savior. If you are saved, it’s time to leave and share the Savior with others.

Glorifying God Luke 2:8-20 Rev. Brian Bill December 22-23, 2018 I came across a report out of Ludington, Michigan describing how a church just unveiled its new Sleep Number seating for congregants, becoming the first church in the nation to offer personalized, adjustable sleep options for members. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

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

Your Life Matters To God!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 5, 2017

All of our lives matter to God! -- And we know because: 1. Jesus came for us (vs. 1-4). 2. Jesus carries us (vs. 5). 3. Jesus celebrates over us (vs. 5-7). 4. Jesus calls us to help search (vs. 7).

Your Life Matters to God! Luke 15:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 26, 2017 *In 1905, a box was shipped from South Africa to England. There was nothing special looking about this box. It was just an ordinary shipping box. And inside the box was a rock, but it was no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

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

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

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