Sermons on Starving Sheep:

Knowing God's Voice

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 18, 2002

We recognize God’s voice best in the scriptures

Knowing God’s Voice November 17, 2002 John 10 The Shepherd and His Flock 1"I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. 3The watchman opens ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-6

Denomination: *other

How Rude Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004

David, Pt. 6 of 15

HOW RUDE (1 SAMUEL 25) Public Agenda, a non-profit group, interviewed more than 2,000 people in its study on civility and manners called “Aggravating Circumstances: A Status Report on Rudeness in America.” The group revealed that eight in 10 Americans said a lack of respect and courtesy is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Way To Win Your Giant Battles

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 12, 2013

1. Seek the right attitude toward your people. 2. Seek the right attitude toward your problem. 3. Seek the right attitude toward your Provider.

God’s Way to Win Your Giant Battles 1 Samuel 17:16-51 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 3, 2013 BACKGROUND: *Picture a battle centered on a valley with the enemies camped on each side. Then a giant comes down to challenge the Israelites. His name was Goliath, and he was almost ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:16-51

Denomination: Baptist

The Elders' "P.l.a.c.e." In The Body Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 13, 2012

The role of the elders is to protect, lead, admonish, care for and equip the local church.

Since we have people here at TFC who have come from all kinds of different church backgrounds, we have all been exposed to different models of church leadership and structure. So as we address that topic here for several weeks, this is going to be an area where many of us may struggle with trying ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-35

Denomination: Baptist

How Rude

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

David, Pt. 6

HOW RUDE (1 SAMUEL 25) Public Agenda, a non-profit group, interviewed more than 2,000 people in its study on civility and manners called “Aggravating Circumstances: A Status Report on Rudeness in America.” The group revealed that eight in 10 Americans said a lack of respect and courtesy is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Story - Sermon 12 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 31, 2011

Inspired by Frazee and Lucado

From Shepherd to King - Week 11 November 21, 2010 Last week, I spoke about distortions, then on Tuesday I received this from my mother in law. I thought it was pretty funny, but just amazing how easily we can be fooled; and how people distort what is really the truth. Okay, let’s move on, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Valleys Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Nov 6, 2010

This is part six of a seven part series, THE STRESS BUSTERS

STRESS BUSTERS PART 6 VALLEYS Psalm 23:4 INTRODUCTION: VALLEYS. That says it all doesn’t it? That word alone conjures up images of unforeseen and sometimes inhospitable circumstances. Few of us talk about them, and none of us deliberately search for them. No one got up this morning and said, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Shepherd Benediction Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

The Shepherd benediction

Reading: Hebrews chapter 13 verse 20-21. Ill: Robert Chapman is not too well known among Christians. • He did not author any monumental books. • His friends said he would never make a good preacher. • Chapman was not a world-wide evangelist. He lead no great mission to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:20-21

Denomination: Brethren

The Unveiling Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 11, 2010

A study of chapter 4 verses 1 through 16

5Song of Solomon 4: 1 – 16 The Unveiling 1 Behold, you are fair, my love! Behold, you are fair! You have dove’s eyes behind your veil. Your hair is like a flock of goats, going down from Mount Gilead. 2 Your teeth are like a flock of shorn sheep which have come up from the washing, ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 4:1-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Theory Of The Thief

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

the thief in prophecy analyzed

THE THEORY OF ’THE THIEF’ Just as in many other theories, prophecy ’scholars’ have gone astray due to faulty interpretations of specific texts of Scripture. One of these false interpretations is ’THE THIEF’ mentioned in distinct ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:42-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fear Not, Just Come Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 21, 2019

The call to the shepherds is the same as the call to us, just come and see.

It wasn’t the world’s oldest profession, but it was close! I mean you know what the world’s oldest profession is right? That’s right, farming. Adam and Eve had two sons, Cain the oldest was a farmer, thus making farming the world’s oldest profession. What were you thinking? And Abel the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

You Follow Me

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Apr 21, 2023

Can someone like Peter be forgiven? Can someone who persecuted the Church like Paul be forgiven? Can someone like me be forgiven? Can any of us be restored and made useable for the kingdom of God?

Lovest Thou Me? John 21:15-23 I have done things in my life that I am deeply ashamed of. Before my own conversion, I had broken every commandment God gave to Moses on Sinai. I lied, cheated, stole, lusted, committed adultery many times, and did not show respect to my parents. I at least ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

Changing Of The Guard

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 17, 2025

Acts 20

THE CHANGING OF THE GUARD (ACTS 20:25-31) One of the biggest tourist attractions in England is, without doubt, a visit to Buckingham Palace, especially to see the 45 minutes “Changing of the Guard” ceremony at its appointed time, which I had the opportunity to do in my visit to England in 2006. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:25-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Some Necessary News

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 28, 2003

Jesus prepared His disciples for the realities of following Him.

John 16:1-7 Some Necessary News INTRODUCTION The following account was recorded in a book of modern martyrs titled Jesus Freaks: "It was the 1960s in Romania. The Communist torturers came towards Pastor Florescu again, this time with red-hot iron pokers. "Who else believes as you do? Give us ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-7, 1 Peter 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Return To God Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 4, 2003

Prodigals still exist. These individuals rebel, stepping away from God’s blessings, indulging in reckless living and ruining their lives. But God runs to meet those who are at the point of total desperation and who are willing to repent and return home.

How to Return to God Luke 15:11–24 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION The parable in this passage focuses on the character and nature of the God of the Bible. It’s usually called the parable of the Prodigal Son but I prefer to call it the parable of the Loving Father. Jesus uses this story to teach ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist