Sermons on Shepherds In The City:

A Pastor’s Confirmation Prayer

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 3, 2022

Keep Listening to and Following Jesus Keep Resting in Jesus

Dear Confirmands. Over a dozen years ago, your parents waited with eagerness for your birth. During those nine months of waiting, they thought carefully about what name to give to you. They made sure they had the crib set up and the change table ready to go. Your parents also did plenty of praying ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

If You Had Been Here

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 28, 2012

Jesus had for the first time confirmed publically He was Messiah about four months before He was crucified on a cross.The Good Shepherd is bringing His Jewish sheep & His Gentile sheep to make one fold.The blessing that God gave Abraham, Isaac, & Jacob ha

“If You Had Been Here . . .” March 25, 2012 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Jesus had for the first time confirmed publically He was Messiah about four months before He was crucified on a cross. 1 John 10.22-24 a Festival of Dedication ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Security For The Way Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 7, 2010

We have assurance that we will make if safely home because of the rear forces and future focus of our lives.

“Go in Peace: Security for the Way” P. 23:6 Pastor Mark Mitchell once reflected on running a marathon. He said he trained hard to be as prepared as possible, but “there's a part of a marathon that's always hard to prepare for. A marathon is just a little over 26 miles, but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Gotta Get Up

Contributed by Eric Keller on Dec 27, 2010

An exciting short message about getting up on Christmas morning!

YOU GOTTA GET UP! Luke 2:8-16 VIDEO: Christmas Excitement Boy excitedly opening up Christmas present. I. GOTTA GET UP CHRISTMAS MORNING! A. How many of us remember eagerly waiting for Christmas morning? B. As kids we can’t sleep on Christmas Eve C. But we know when we wake up there’s going to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Does God Do Anything Exciting Anymore?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 26, 2018

The shepherds were excited to go see the baby Jesus. Have we lost our enthusiasm for what God is doing in the world?

COULDN'T WAIT: The shepherds were eager to go see what God was doing. - Luke 2:15-16. - Consider for a moment the eagerness, curiosity, and enthusiasm of the shepherds. They’re genuinely excited to go look into what God is doing. - They were deeply affected by the good news. - I want to talk ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

The Wolves Close In Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 28, 2016

To hear animal rights people tell it, wolves are the most lovable creatures there are. But really, wolves are vicious, bloodthirsty killers. In Acts 15:1-2, spiritual wolves arrive to counter Paul’s teaching of salvation by grace alone through faith alone

The Wolves Close In Series: Acts Chuck Sligh August 28, 2016 TEXT: Acts 15:1-2 – “And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved. 2 When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

S. T. A. R. T

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on May 3, 2023

The Good Shepherd offers us a chance to have a new life in Christ

John 10:1-10 This Sunday is known as ‘The Good Shepherd’ Sunday – almost everyone knows some variation of this parable: the shepherd who knew all the sheep's names, the one who left 99 sheep to rescue one, and gathered them into the sheepfold to be safe. Here is another image of the shepherd ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10, Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Episcopal

To Know And Be Known

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 21, 2025

Faith rests not in how well we know God, but in the miracle that He still knows, loves, and leads us.

1. The Restless Spring Bless Thou the words of my lips and the meditations of our hearts that they may be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. I don’t know if it’s just me, but lately everyone I meet seems to be running on empty. Some say, “It’s the busiest season of my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-4, John 10:14-15, Acts 4:10-12, Matthew 11:28-30, 2 Timothy 2:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

I Shall Not Want” Series

Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on Apr 17, 2025

Sometimes God doesn’t ask you to rest— He makes you.

SERMON 1: “I Shall Not Want” Series: The Shepherd’s Promise Key Verse: Psalm 23:1 (KJV) — “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” ? INTRODUCTION: Let me slow this down and walk you into something the Lord revealed to me... I was praying—and I don’t mean a cute prayer. I mean a tired, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1, John 10:11

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Sermon On Living The Truth

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 16, 2023

What we make of life is imperative to our well-being.

Lysa TerKeurst, an American author once remarked: "Remember who you are. Don't compromise for anyone, for any reason. You are a child of the Almighty God. Live that truth." John 8:32 confirms: “And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” What we make of life is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, John 5:24, Isaiah 53:6, Exodus 18:21

Psalm 23 - In God's Presence Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 9, 2024

Praying the 23rd Psalm.

PRAYING THE 23rd PSALM Because You are my Shepherd I commit my needs to You. Provide green pasture for me to rest in, And still waters to quench my thirst. Restore my soul when I am empty, And lead me in right paths for Your name’s sake. Be with me in danger when I walk, Through the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah 53: Sheeps For Keeps Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 4, 2024

Please know that Isaiah 53 directly predicts, 700 years before He arrived, that Jesus Christ is the way, truth, and life for us because we like sheep go our own way and we need a Savior.

ISAIAH 53 SERIES: SHEEPS FOR KEEPS ISAIAH 53:6 | #Isaiah53 PERSON IN THE CONGREGATION READS ISAIAH 53 READ ISAIAH 53:1-12 (ESV) “Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? 2 For He grew up before Him like a young plant, and like a root out of dry ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beside Still Waters Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 2, 2024

We live in a world that constantly craves more. The truth is, peace and satisfaction can’t be found in worldly pursuits, but Psalm 23 reminds us that the Lord is our Shepherd, and in Him, we find the rest, peace, and satisfaction our souls long for.

Beside Still Waters Psalm 23:2b Introduction: Illust: Article – “Baby Boomers – Then and Now Then: Getting out to a new, hip joint. Now: Getting a new hip joint. Then: Acid Rock Now: Acid Reflux Then: Being called into the principle’s office. Now: Storming into the principle’s office. Then: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Denomination: Baptist