Sermons on Shepherds In The City:

I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Aug 1, 2021

We come to know Christ in the same way that sheep came to know their shepherd: by experience, by following him year after year, by learning that we can love and trust him. We come to know that He will bring us to places of safety, and that He will be with us always.

Nobody enjoys feeling like they’re just a number. But this tends to happen when you deal with a big organization, like a bank or the government. It feels like to them, you’re just another account number, just another taxpayer. Sometimes the bank will send you a nice letter, “We really care about ...read more

Scripture: John 10:14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021

I Am the Good Shepherd

Good morning! It is great to be back from back from vacation. We had a good trip, but after sleeping on four different beds, nothing feels quite as good as your own. Before I left, we had been on week 3 of our I Am series, in which we have been focusing on the 7 notable I Am statements Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Find The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jun 8, 2021

The world is a very dangerous place spiritually, full of wolves that come to us in sheep's clothing, evil shepherds masquerading as good shepherds. How do we find the Good Shepherd? How do we determine the difference between good shepherds and bad? Jesus provides insight in John 10.

If you’re only casually familiar with the Bible, you might be surprised to find out that one of the major themes of the New Testament is false teachers. Under this general category fall false shepherds, false prophets and false apostles. You see, the Bible claims to be the truth about God and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-13, John 9:13-34

Denomination: Bible Church

Woke Culture And The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 22, 2021

The emergence of "woke" culture and personalities is a bigger threat to humanity than the Chinese coronavirus.

4th Sunday of Easter 2021 There’s a long tradition of reading the Word of God centered around Jesus as a shepherd, especially this Sunday. Part of that is that sheep without a shepherd are pathetic. They fall into pits, are hunted down by wolves and coyotes and wail pathetically until someone ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:2-4, John 10:11-18, 1 John 3:1-2, Acts 4:8-12

Denomination: Catholic

One Flock, One Shepherd

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 26, 2021

A sermon for the fourth Sunday of Easter, Year B

April 25, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church John 10:11-18; 1 John 3:16-24 One Flock, One Shepherd Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Once every year we celebrate Good Shepherd Sunday. We hear a passage from John chapter 10 where Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18, 1 John 3:16-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Celebrate With The Shepherds & Angels Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 18, 2023

Based on Luke 2:8-20 - Encourages hearers to focus on the magnificence of seeing Jesus as Christmas.

“CELEBRATE WITH THE SHEPHERDS & ANGELS” Luke 2:8-20 FBCF – 12/17/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – We’re getting pretty good at this “Come Celebrate Jesus!” thing around here! - Last Sunday night – “His Name Shall Be Praised” – Adult choir – children’s choir – packed house here in sanctuary – ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Mar 11, 2024

#5 in "What's in a Name: The I AM Statements of Jesus"

What’s In a Name? Week 6: I Am the Good Shepherd Have you ever thought about the fact that church is the only place you hear someone described as a sheep like it’s a good thing? Outside the pages of Scripture, no one describes being sheeplike as anything desirable, You’ve never heard of a sports ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Song Of The Shepherd Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 26, 2024

Psalm 23 offers hope in the darkest hours. It has brought encouragement to the discouraged and strength to the weary. David leads us through a journey as he extols the unmatched care of the Shepherd for His sheep.

The Song of the Shepherd! Psalm 23:1 Introduction: Psalm 23 – one of the best known and most loved passages in all of the Bible. Visited many a saint and brought them comfort and hope in their darkest hour. Read at the bedside of the sick/dying… visited the discouraged and downtrodden and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Song Of The Shepherd Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 26, 2024

David continues his reflection on the unique connection between the Shepherd and His sheep. With God as our Shepherd, we are never alone and never in need.

The Song of the Shepherd – Pt.2 Psalm 23:1b Introduction: Illust: The story is told of a missionary in the mountains of Turkey who gathered a group of Turkish shepherds together to read the Bible to them. It was a cold night, and as they sat around a fire, the missionary read from (John 10) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Good Shepherd.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 29, 2022

It is perfectly clear that Jesus lay down His life voluntarily.

I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD. John 10:11-21. In John 10 Jesus effectively castigated the Pharisees for their failures as the spiritual shepherds of Israel. The image was familiar in a pastoral society, and echoed the Old Testament (e.g. Jeremiah 23:1-4). JOHN 10:11. In the fourth “I am” saying of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Secure In The Hands Of The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 1, 2025

In Christ, you are not abandoned or exposed—you are held firmly in His hand. The Shepherd knows you, walks with you, gives you eternal life, and guarantees your security. Let this truth fill you with peace and assurance. No storm can remove you from His grip.

SECURE IN THE HANDS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: “And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Security Of The Sheep In The Hand Of The Shepherd

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 4, 2025

This message is a reminder and assurance that no matter the storms, attacks, or trials of life, if we belong to Jesus, we are safe in His hands.

THE SECURITY OF THE SHEEP IN THE HAND OF THE SHEPHERD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 10:22-30 Supporting Texts: Psalm 23:1-6, Isaiah 40:11, Romans 8:38-39, 1 Peter 2:25, Revelation 7:17 INTRODUCTION: This passage captures one of the most profound truths about our relationship with ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Good Shepherd (John 10)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 31, 2025

Who is the good shepherd and why? Let's look at John 10.

Why is Jesus the good shepherd? How is he the gate to the sheep pen? Why did people not believe and falsely accuse Him? Let’s look at John 10. Did people understand Jesus telling a parable about sheep and their shepherd? Do we recognize Jesus’ voice? Jesus said: I tell you for certain only ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

To Be Used By God: A Shepherd And A Staff

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 9, 2025

When God needs a tool for service, he uses common tools.

A. THE CALL OF GOD TO MOSES “Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian. And he led the flock to the back of the desert, and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. And the Angel of the LORD appeared to him in a flame of fire from the midst of a bush. So he ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-7, Exodus 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Entering 2026 With The Wonderful Shepherd

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jan 3, 2026

We don't know what will happen to us, our families, our work, our church, or our country in 2026. However, we should remember that we have a wonderful Shepherd who loves and cares for us.

Introduction: According to Gallup International, globally, 37% of respondents believe that 2026 will be a better year than 2025, while 25% expect it to be worse and 31% expect no major changes. Are you optimistic or pessimistic entering this year? We don't know if this year will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:20, Romans 8:35-36, Hebrews 13:6, John 10:14-15, John 14:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational