Sermons on Shepherding:

Good News Of Great Joy Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 17, 2021

1) Joy in Watching (Luke 2:8), 2) Joy in Wonder (Luke 2:9-14), 3) Joy in Worship (Luke 2:15-16), 4) Joy in Witness (Luke 2:17-20

Luke 2:8-20. [8] And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. [9] And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear. [10] And the angel said to them, "Fear not, for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Other

Happy Whomas

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Dec 20, 2021

We had a all age service for the community. This sermon was written to focus on the reason we should be happy at Christmas.

The Grinch, written by Dr Zeus is a classic tale that many of you know. The movie is a firm favourite at Christmas. In it, there is a town called Whoville, where everyone is happy and joyful. It’s Christmas! And all the Whos are getting ready for a special celebration. Tonight I want to talk a ...read more

Esau Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 28, 2022

The hated King Herod in the New Testament is an Edomite. He is the one who will try to kill the Messiah (Jesus) while still a baby by decreeing that all Israelite children up to the age of two be murdered.

Esau As firstborn, Esau is the natural heir and Isaac's successor. Esau is the elder son of Isaac in the Hebrew Bible. The Christian New Testament alludes to him in the Epistle to the Romans and the Hebrews. He is mentioned in the Book of Genesis and Obadiah and Malachi's prophets. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:9

Denomination: Baptist

Psalms 23 Break Down

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 1, 2022

The 23 Psalm is like a comfort food. No matter how many times you have it you just can't get enough of it.

The Provision of the Shepherd: 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. These first three verses speak of the ...read more

All About Love

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Apr 17, 2021

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

All About Love Scripture: John 10: 11-18. Reflection My dear sisters and brothers, Let us now listen to the Gospel text according to Saint John (John 10:11-18): Jesus said: “I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. A hired man, who is not a shepherd ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Other

Todo Sobre El Amor

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Apr 17, 2021

CUARTO DOMINGO DE PASCUA

Todo sobre el amor Sagrada Escritura: JOHN 10:11-18. Reflexión Mis queridos hermanos y hermanas, Escuchemos ahora el texto evangélico según San Juan (Juan 10:11-18): Jesus dijo: "Soy el buen pastor. Un buen pastor da su vida por las ovejas. Un jornalero, que no es ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Other

Lahat Tungkol Sa Pag-Ibig

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Apr 17, 2021

IKAAPAT NA LINGGO NG EASTER

Lahat Tungkol sa Pag-ibig Banal na kasulatan: John 10:11-18. Pagninilay Mahal kong mga kapatid na babae, Pakinggan natin ngayon ang teksto ng Ebanghelyo ayon kay Saint John (Juan 10:11-18): Sinabi ni Hesus: "Ako ang mabuting pastol. Ang isang mabuting pastol ay nagbubuwis ng ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Other

Life In Abundance (Fourth Sunday Of Easter)

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 20, 2020

I have come so that you may have life, life in abundance. How do I have abundant life or fullness of life?

Reflection I have come so that you may have life, life in abundance. How do I have abundant life or fullness of life? We can understand the fullness of life in two senses in today’s readings (John 10:1-10). A. As a shepherd, and B. As a sheep. A. As a Shepherd: I receive the fullness ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10, Acts 2:14, Acts 2:36-41, 1 Peter 2:20, 1 Peter 2:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Peace On Earth

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 25, 2016

Who did God invite to witness the most important birth on earth? We might be surprised.

Intro Who did God invite to witness the most important birth on earth? We might be surprised. Goal Let’s understand that worldly importance is unimportant to God. He has very different values. Sermon Plan We will look at Luke 2:1-40, God’s guest list and peace on earth. Bethlehem Luke 2:1 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is My "Great Joy"?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 15, 2017

Starting from the angels promise of "good news of great joy," this sermon asks why Christians often don't see "great joy" in their lives.

WHERE IS IT? The angel promised that this was good news of great joy. - Luke 2:10. - This passage has been repeated frequently enough during Christmastime that sometimes lose sight of its truth and just treat it as a cliché. The angel meant what he said: this was a message of good news of great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Good Tidings Of Great Joy

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

Christmas

Luke 2:1 - 20 GOOD TIDINGS OF GREAT JOY Luke 2:10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. I. THE PROMISE OF THE SAVIOUR. {A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Holiness

Good Tidings Of Great Joy

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

Christmas

Luke 2:1 - 20 GOOD TIDINGS OF GREAT JOY Luke 2:10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. I. THE PROMISE OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Holiness

The Candle Of Joy Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 11, 2015

The Candle of Joy is lit when we encounter Jesus and that encounter should change us!

INTRODUCTION • PC VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • There are many reasons for one to be joyful during the Christmas holiday. I know it can be a buy time, but where one stays centered on the reason for the season, how can one help but be filled with joy. • If your Christmas season is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"What If We Give Up?

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 30, 2015

For the Sunday after Christmas I asked this question..."what if no one told the story? What if we gave up? If those who came before us had given up we would not be where we are now.

“What if we give Up? Luke 2:8-20 Most of us have seen this movie more times than we can count. George Bailey, played by Jimmy Stewart falls into some financial trouble and not knowing what to do, he suddenly wishes he had never been born. Clarence, his guardian angel decides to grant his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Apostacy

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 22, 2022

What is apostacy? Are we guilty of having some type of apostacy within our lives?

What is apostacy? Apostacy is the nullification of a religious belief or faith, abandonment of a previous loyalty, to abdicate, to renounce, to defect, or to give up. There are two types of shepherds depicted in this passage of scripture. One would show how God rejected His people (the sheep) due ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:4-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible