Sermons on Shepherd:

All I Want For Christmas Is Joy Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2007

This is just to say, a special gift is on the way!

All I Want for Christmas Is…Joy Luke 2:10 Rev. Brian Bill 12/2/07 I like reading letters that children write at Christmas. Here are two new ones I came across this week. “Dear Santa, there are three little boys who live at our house. There is Jeffrey; he is two. There is David; he is four. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning Of Christmas

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 17, 2006

This sermon depicts the true meaning of what Christmas really is; through God’s forgiveness; His help in our storms; and the hope He gives us for our future.

Last week, I talked about how Christmas is a time of love. God loved us enough to send His Son to be our sacrifice. Jesus loved us enough to be that sacrifice. And now, God wants us to love Jesus enough to sacrifice our will to Him. I explained that love is the willingness to sacrifice ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: *other

Serving Our Seniors

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 23, 2005

Part of an ongoing effort to get people involved in hands on ministry at the local level with this message focusing on elder care. (Note to Sermoncentral-This is part of the series but was a message from an out side speaker. I wanted to give you the whole

May 1, 2005 Serving Our Seniors By Lester Gallihue 1 John 1:9, John 10:1-10, Numbers 6:24-26 I truly appreciate the opportunity to be here. It’s really a wonderful spiritual experience and I can feel the vibes. It really helps me and I am sure it helps you. I want to read a passage which I ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Am The Gate Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 26, 2016

Jesus is the Gate of Salvation, the Gate or Security and the Gate of Sufficency

I AM THE GATE A few weeks ago we spoke about Jesus the Good Shepherd. He mentioned then that the Good Shepherd knows his sheep and his sheep know him. The shepherd was willing to lay down his life for the sheep. Sheep are defenceless animals that need protection. Back in the 1950s George ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

When Everything Falls Apart

Contributed by Chris Mcmillan on Jul 28, 2014

What do you do when everything in your world falls apart?

Introduction: During a transatlantic flight the pilot came over the intercom and said, “Ladies and gentlemen, I'm delighted to be your pilot for this plane's flight. I can tell you the flight is going well. Nevertheless, I have to tell you about a minor inconvenience that has occurred. The ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Celebrating Advent: From Worry To Worship Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 16, 2014

If you want to turn your worry into worship, then come to Jesus this Christmas, and then go tell the world what He has done for you.

A woman was doing her last-minute Christmas shopping at a crowded mall. She was tired of fighting the crowds. She was tired of standing in lines. She was tired of fighting her way down long aisles looking for a gift that had sold out days before. Her arms were full of bulky packages when an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why Do People Betray Others? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 17, 2014

The 1611 version of the KJV Bible mentions “betrayal” 17 times, 16 of those references are aimed at Judas Iscariot.

Friendly Fire Sermon Series (Inspired by Perry Stone’s book, “Judas Goat”) “Why Do People Betray Others?” 1 of 3 1/5/2014 Chester’s FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: A I Why Betrayal Happens A The 1611 version of the KJV Bible mentions ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:10

Denomination: Baptist

Fear God And Keep His Commandments Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 10, 2010

In today's lesson we are urged to demonstrate our fear of God by keeping his commandments.

Scripture Today we come to our last lesson in the book of Ecclesiastes. In his quest to find out how to live a meaningful life the writer of Ecclesiastes urges his readers to demonstrate their fear of God by keeping his commandments. Let us read Ecclesiastes 12:9-14: 9 Besides being wise, the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Is He?

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 27, 2010

The Old Testament and The New Testament are very specific in identifying Jesus.

Text: Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM” (John 8:58). Story: “The Incomparable Christ” In infancy He startled a king; in boyhood He puzzled the doctors, in manhood He walked upon the billows and hushed the sea to sleep. He healed ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus Came To Us, But Who Knew? Series

Contributed by John Murphy on Mar 27, 2010

So many prophecies, so many witnesses, and yet no one spread the news.

The shopping is over, the packages have been opened, the real trees are wilting and only those returning gifts are in the malls. Perhaps they are even re-wrapping them to re-gift any unwanted gifts to someone else next year. Soon everything Christmas will be stored away until next year. Is that ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Servants Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Nov 12, 2010

Presents the offices of the church and the roles of the members.

Introduction Sometimes in studying God’s Word you find a nugget of truth that really speaks to you. I found such a nugget in our passage. It is this: I am God’s gift to you! Now, before you take me to Walmart for a gift exchange, let’s go through this passage together and see if ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Consider The Cross Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 5, 2015

A sermon remembering the greatest sacrifice of all time.

Consider The Cross I Peter 2:21-25 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ 14 Years ago this Friday our country changed forever. For those of us who lived through the terrorist attacks on September 11th 2001 our lives changed as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Will David Rule Again?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 1, 2019

A study in the book of Hosea 3: 1 – 5

Hosea 3: 1 – 5 Will David rule again? 1 Then the LORD said to me, “Go again, love a woman who is loved by a lover and is committing adultery, just like the love of the LORD for the children of Israel, who look to other gods and love the raisin cakes of the pagans.” 2 So I bought her for myself for ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:5

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Knowing God's Fullness Of Joy (Know God, Know Joy)

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Jun 28, 2018

In this world where many things we think are sources of joy in our lives, we sometimes mistakenly identify them as the true source of this great emotion. Let us look at God's Word what does it says about God's Fullness of Joy

Knowing the Fullness of God’s Joy Text: Psalm 16:11 Intro: This Sunday is our 1st week that we are now having our monthly theme this July entitled “Know God, Know Joy”. As I was meditating our text this month found in Psalm 16:11, I can’t help but to ask God, what kind of joy does God wants us to ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 21 – Judah Is Deplorable And The Babylonian Army Is Anxious To Attack Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 13, 2024

What disaster when a sinful nation loves its sin. That is how Judah was and the LORD pleaded with them constantly through the prophets but they refused to listen. We live in similar conditions. As judgement overtook Judah, so shall the current world head for judgement because it loves its sin.

PERSONAL STUDY AND TEACHING IN JEREMIAH – PART 21 – JUDAH IS DEPLORABLE AND THE BABYLONIAN ARMY IS ANXIOUS TO ATTACK PART 21 - Jeremiah 5:28-6:5 CHAPTERS 5 AND 6 [A]. THE DEPLORABLE STATE OF THE NATION {{Jeremiah 5:28 They are fat. They are sleek. They also EXCEL IN DEEDS OF WICKEDNESS. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:28-31, Amos 5:11-12, Jeremiah 6:1-5, 2 Chronicles 11:5-7, Psalm 85:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational