Sermons on Shepherding:

He Saw The Best In Me

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Oct 30, 2020

God can see in you what others can't.

The introduction of our text this morning introduces us to a young man by the name of David. This David had seven other brother and him being the youngest. David was considered to be the weakest, and the tiniest. When we look at David, David’s job was considered to be the ineligible, unimportant, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Fill My Cup Lord

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 17, 2019

David believes God will fill his cup to overflowing. But why would God do that, and what does it mean for us today?

OPEN: There’s a beautiful Gospel hymn I’d like you to sing with me “Fill my cup, Lord; I lift it up Lord. Come and quench this thirsting of my soul. Bread of Heaven, feed me till I want no more. Fill my cup, fill it up and make me whole.” The last section of the 23rd Psalm talks about God filling ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not What You Expected

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 7, 2015

Have you ever gotten something for Christmas that was totally unexpected? It could’ve been a special gift or a visit from someone. There were some things that happened on that first Christmas that were quite unexpected.

NOT WHAT YOU EXPECTED Have you ever gotten something for Christmas that was totally unexpected? It could’ve been a special gift or a visit from someone. On the flip side have you ever expected a certain gift or visit from someone and ended up being disappointed? I was looking at this online ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Solomon's Succinct Summary

Contributed by Robert Austin on Aug 23, 2022

As we conclude our study of this book, I want us to think back. Consider the journey that Solomon has taken us on in this book. He started off in 1:1 by saying, “Everything is futile. Everything is Vain.”

And then he walks us through all the experiences, all the pursuits, all the different ways he tried to find meaning in life. And now, after all these lessons, we come to Solomon’s Succinct Summary. His conclusion can be remembered by dividing it into 4 “R’s”, Rejoice, Remember, Reflect and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Love Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 22, 2025

Try to comprehend God's Love

Christmas 2024: God’s Love Luke 1:26-38 Good morning everyone…I want to welcome you as we gather this last week of Advent. The last Sunday before Christmas. 21/2 shopping days left. God’s love- anyone who knows the Lord as savior is thanking Him for His love and understands that it is because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Nazarene

Why Is There A Pink Candle (An Advent Sermon About Joy)

Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 9, 2025

Week 3 of Advent is Joy. The Christmas story shows us Joy promised, joy delayed, and joy expressed.

Why’s There a Pink Candle? (An Advent Sermon About Joy) James Jackson / General Adult   Every year during the month of December, we have the Advent wreath onstage. This is my ninth Christmas season as your pastor, and I know we've had it as long as I've been here, and I checked ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is This Uncircumcised Philistine? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024

Encourages believers to find courage and stand firm in their faith, inspired by David's boldness in facing Goliath, despite the world's rebellion and unrighteousness.

Good morning, beloved! It’s a joy to be in the house of the Lord with you all today. We are gathered here, not as strangers meeting in passing, but as a family united by the love of our Savior. A family that laughs together, cries together, and grows together in the light of His grace. We are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:26

Topics: Standing, Righteousness

The Difference Between Jesus' Trouble And Ours

Contributed by Todd Wagner on May 1, 2013

The source of peace to your troubled hearts is belief in Jesus Christ.

We are going to dive into a series of weeks where we're going to come across that little phrase, take heart, a whole lot. We are in John 14. We've been away from the gospel of John for a while. We pick it back up at an incredible moment, when the Commander, if you will, of God's enduring people on ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Wants Us

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2001

This is a Christmas sermon indicating the real meaning of Christmas is that God wants us.

God Wants Us 12/19/1999 Isaiah 9:1-7, Luke 2:8-20, Text John 1:1-18 Think for a moment of a person you truly love. Suppose you had a large sum of money fall to you out of the sky, and a voice said, use this to buy that person a Christmas gift. Now would you think, "what’s the worse possible ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Surviving Busyness Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 18, 2004

2nd in a 6 part series on surviving stress. This series uses the popular "Survivor" TV show as a "hook" and Psalm 23 as the Biblical foundation.

SURVIVING BUSYNESS PSALM 23:2 & MATTHEW 11:28-29 INTRODUCTION: Does your schedule have you stressed? Here’s a short quiz of five questions to find out. Take a pen or pencil and jot down a “Y” “yes”or an “N” somewhere on your notes as you answer these questions about how busy you are. Ready? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-2

Denomination: Christian Church

Pause To Appreciate Psalm 23 - He Restores My Soul - Psalm 23 Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 14, 2010

Revival of one's soul requires you to do your part and God to continue to do his part!

TEXT: Psalm 23 TITLE: “He restores my soul” SERIES: PAUSE TO APPRECIATE - Psalm 23 TOPIC: Renewal OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, March 14, 2010 PROP.: It’s important to experience times of refreshing INTRODUCTION: Good morning and welcome! We are in a sermon series ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"a Heavenly Party:" The Parable Of Lost Things

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 6, 2023

In today’s “Parables to Live By,” we’ll be looking at what causes heaven to have a party, and the heavenly party God’s got planned along with His guest list in the parable that Jesus taught on lost things.

Parables to Live By A Heavenly Party: “The Parable of Lost Things” Luke 15 You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aI54z3N0B2g&t=1s How many of you have lost something that was precious or important to you? For myself, this seems to be the norm. I’ve lost just about everything, ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Return To A Listening Heart

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 22, 2025

A pastor’s burden exposes spiritual deafness in the church and calls believers and leaders alike to listen, repent, realign, and return to Christ.

There are moments in ministry when the burden becomes heavier than the words. Moments when you stand before God with His people on your heart and realize that what troubles you most is not persecution from the outside, but resistance on the inside. God spoke through Jeremiah to a people who were ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:19, Acts 20:28, Hebrews 13:17, Revelation 2:4-5, James 1:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Burning Bush Conference

Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 5, 2001

How to impact our culture.

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. TEXT: Exodus 3 TOPIC: The Burning Bush THEME: How to impact our culture. THE BURNING BUSH CONFERENCE INTRODUCTION: 1. I want to invite you to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Waiting

Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Dec 30, 2002

We have been waiting and watching through November and December. Simeon and Anna, too, were waiting, and now, like these senior saints, our wait is over. Lord, now let Your servants depart in peace; according to Your Word.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Waiting. It seems that for the past couple of months that’s what we have been talking about. During the month of November we spoke of waiting and watching for the final coming of our Lord. We heard ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-40

Denomination: Lutheran