Sermons on Shepherding:

Splashes Of Living Colour Christmas Eve

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 23, 2017

A sermon that looks at how God splashes colour all over the worl though what happenned at Christmas eve

Luke 2:8-15 says: And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Psalm 23: Believe God Is Good Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 15, 2010

To receive God’s plan for our lives we must be convinced that His way is better and that means we must absolutely believe God is good, gives only good things to us, and does only good things for us.

Believe God is Good 01/20/08 PM Reading: Psalm 23 Introduction Ill: The story of Rick Burgess: http://www.bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?id=27230&ref=BPNews-RSSFeed0121 http://www.baptistpress.org/BPnews.asp?ID=27243 At some point in our childhood we all have dreams of what our lives should look like, based ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Give Jesus On His Birthday

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 20, 2020

The following sermon is going to examine Luke 2:1-20, the birth of Jesus, with the goal of encouraging you to not ignore or give mere platitudes to Christ on His birthday but to honor Him by taking time to meet Him.

Honoring the Son Luke 2:1-20 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 How will you react this year to the portrait of Jesus lying in a manger as given to us in Scripture? For some Christmas is all about spending too much, opening gifts, eating food, and visiting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Signs Of Christmas!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 28, 2022

I’m sure that as you look around this week you will see more & more signs of Christmas. That is what I want us to consider this morning – “Signs of Christmas.”

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:21-23, 2:1-15; Luke 2:8-20 Last Tuesday I turned on our TV to a Fox ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:21-23, Matthew 2:1-15, Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guardians Of The Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the importance of obedience, prayer, love, understanding, and faith in God as we navigate our relationships and responsibilities in life.

Good morning, dear ones. We are here today, in this place of worship, to gather and grow. To listen and learn. To share and support. We are here to open our hearts to the Word of God and let it guide us. We are here to find comfort and courage in the teachings of our Savior. We are here to deepen ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17-21

Topics: Ministry, Essentials

Why Bethlehem? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 21, 2014

In the day of Jesus, Bethlehem wasn't very impressive. And yet God chose it as the birthplace of the King. Why?

I love to sing, and so I want to start out this sermon by having us all sing the first 2 verses of “O Little Town of Bethlehem”. “O little town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie! Above your deep and dreamless sleep, the silent stars go by. Yet in thy dark streets shineth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Legs Or A Piece Of An Ear

Contributed by Al Hood on Nov 6, 2001

A strange text with a message on commitment

TWO LEGS OR A PIECE OF AN EAR... SCRIPTURE: AMOS 3:9-12... I. CARE AND CONCERN... A. GOD CARES FOR US: 1. For Israel. 2. For Gentiles. 3. For the Lost. 4. For His Children. B. THE PICTURE OF THE SHEPHERD: 1. The Shepherd as Leader: 2. The Shepherd as Provider: 3. The Shepherd ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Gospel

Contributed by Greg Addison on Dec 10, 2006

Today, Christmas is still about what it was the night Jesus was born - it is the good news of a Savior born to save us from our sins.

The Christmas Gospel Luke 2:10-11 Introduction: Christmas is about the gospel. We are going to explain today how the entire message of Christmas was and still is about Jesus and salvation in His name. I.The Completed Gospel “which shall be to all people.” The coming of Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

When God Intervenes: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 2, 2004

The signiicance of Jesus’ birth as outlined in the Christmas song: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

(adapted from Bob Rusell; material in intro and close orrowed from Melvin Newland) SERIES: “CHRISTMAS CAROL THEOLOGY” TITLE: “WHEN GOD INTERVENES: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” TEXT: LUKE 2:8-20 INTRODUCTION: A. I wonder what Christmas means to different people? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good News Of Great Joy Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 29, 2016

It is our job to make sure the people in our lives see an authentic person of faith who can explain why Jesus is important and how He can save them from the consequences of sin. Let us be the messengers of “Good News of Great Joy!”

1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT GOOD NEWS OF GREAT JOY LUKE 2:8-14 #NBCCADVENT2016 INTRODUCTION VIDEO… https://youtu.be/7-NOZU2iPA8 (2:48) It is my hope that after watching the previous song that you have laughed so hard that your stomach hurts. Believe it or not, the song does have some high points ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Restoration

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 11, 2010

THIS IS PART OF A SERIES ON PSALM 23

THE GREATEST RESTORATION PSALM 23:3 INTRODUCTION: ONE OF THE THINGS I HAVE DEVELOPED AN INTEREST IN OVER THE YEARS ARE RESTORATION PROJECTS. WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT IT THERE ARE SEVERAL TYPES OF RESTORATION PROJECTS. WE RESTORE HOUSES, ROADS, CONFIDENCE, HEALTH, AND MANY OTHER THINGS. A FEW YEARS ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Baptist

When Dry Bones Can Live Again

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 1, 2021

Symbolically, this vision is about the resurrection of Israel as a nation. The dry and disconnected bones represent how God’s people had been defeated, divided and scattered in exile. Only God can reconnect their bones, unite them and bring them back together as a country!

WHEN DRY BONES CAN LIVE AGAIN Text: Ezekiel 37:1 - 14 Ezekiel 37:1-14  The hand of the LORD was upon me, and he brought me out in the Spirit of the LORD and set me down in the middle of the valley; it was full of bones.  (2)  And he led me around among them, and behold, there were ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

26th Sunday After Pentecost. November 26th, 2023. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 26, 2023

Year A, Proper 29.

Ezekiel 34:11-16, Ezekiel 34:20-24, Psalm 100:1-5, Psalm 95:1-7, Ephesians 1:15-23, Matthew 25:31-46 A). THE DAVIDIC SHEPHERD. Ezekiel 34:11-16, Ezekiel 34:20-24. 1. The Good Shepherd (Ezekiel 34:11-16). First, we see the Good Shepherd as the one who seeks out the lost sheep, Ezekiel ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:11-16, Ezekiel 34:20-24, Psalm 100:1-5, Psalm 95:1-7, Ephesians 1:15-23, Matthew 25:31-46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Eve

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 23, 2002

A Christmas Eve sermon about journeys

Christmas Eve 1. Read Luke 2:1-7 2. “A Journey” a. census done that way now. 1. snarl of traffic 2. planes – movies, meals, snacks, speed, press. Cabins, bathrooms 3. cars – speed, some have vcrs/tvs b. Mary – great with child, riding donkey c. Mothers – last few days before ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-16, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Need Joy? Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 12, 2021

This is the 3rd sermon in the Advent Series "A COVID Christmas 2.0".

Series: A COVID Christmas 2.0 [#3] NEED JOY? Luke 2:8-12 Introduction: Today is the 3rd week of the Advent Season. We have studied hope and peace so far. As we look back to Christ’s 1st arrival and look forward to His 2nd and final arrival; we are going to look at joy. Webster’s defines joy as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Baptist