Sermons on The Good Shephard:

We Believe (3:16, Part 4) Series

Contributed by Steve Miller on Mar 9, 2008

The only thing we bring to salvation is simply “We Believe.” Why don’t some believe? 1)Some people know, but don’t believe, and 2)Some people won’t believe because they don’t want to know. ..excellent illustration about our helplessness/God’s strength

Message developed as part of series inspired by Max Lucado’s book 3:16, Numbers of Hope, study guide materials, and his sermon series by the same title. Scripture: John 3:11-21; John 20:19, 24-25 Title: We Believe Series: 3:16 (part 4) Author: Steve Miller Introduction I hope that you’ve ...read more

Scripture: John 3:11-21

Denomination: *other

Mountaintops

Contributed by Fidel Patron on Mar 10, 2008

We need to move from the mountaintop into the valley, from transformation to sacrifice, if we are going to be effective in the world.

I don’t know about you but very often the place when I feel nearer to God is on top of a mountain. Mountain top experiences are great, and when I’m standing there, on top of a mountain enjoying the awesome majesty of God’s creation, that’s fantastic. And those who have been silly enough to follow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus Is . . . Our Savior Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Mar 11, 2008

A consideration of why Jesus died on the Cross.

Title: Jesus Is . . .Our Savior Series: Who Is Jesus? (Sermon # 3) Text: Mark 10:32-34, 45 Date: March 16, 2008 (Palm Sunday) COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 INTRODUCTION A. When we were sinners, Jesus came, Took upon Himself our blame, Willing to bear our sin and shame. He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bitter To Better Part 1

Contributed by Tom Owen on Mar 12, 2008

Getting rid of bitterness

Bitter to Better part 1 [Coffee demonstration.] Sometimes our lives become like a black cup of coffee. Sometimes we find ourselves, for one reason or another, [2] bitter. Just bitter at life. Do you ever find yourself like that? Do you ever feel like you need a little cream and sugar in your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Rest For June

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Mar 15, 2008

A funeral sermon for an 85 year old woman who had passed away due to a blood disorder, and had gradually lost a lot of her memory in her last month. I was at her bedside when she was called home, and her last moments served as a powerful witness to mysel

Some of you as you arrived here this morning may have already noticed the two hymns that were chosen for the congregation to sing are “Softly and Tenderly” and “Precious Lord, Take My Hand.” Although they appear in our newer hymnbook, With One Voice, they’re actually pretty old, familiar hymns. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Is This Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father?

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 16, 2008

Jesus, the fulfilment of all things

Isaiah 9 v1-7 DRBC 14/12/03 am Read: “For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be upon his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6). Introduction • What is the first thing you do when you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To Jesus Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008

God’s kindness urges a faithful response to Jesus.

Introduction In 2004, The Barna Group polled teenagers about music piracy. Despite widespread coverage of the legal arguments and fight against this form of theft, the vast majority of teens (86%) believes that copying a CD for a friend or downloading music online that is not paid for, is morally ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Public Parade Provokes Punishment

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Mar 19, 2008

The Triumphal Entry by Jesus on Palm Sunday will remain in history as one of the best organized confrontation to the powers that be. Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem proved He was the real leader and not Rome nor the High Priest. For this, He had to die.

MARK 11:1-11 PUBLIC PARADE PROVOKES PUNISHMENT I. POTENTATES: A. Powerful. B. Pawn. C. Perfect. II. PROCESSION: A. Public. B. Popular. C. Peaceful. III. POSSIBILITIES: A. Plebeian. B. Provocation. C. Punishment. The Triumphal Entry was the final death knell for our Lord. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Following Jesus Into The Wilderness

Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 14, 2006

Lent is one of the earliest observances of the church. Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness is a model for spiritual preparation for future effectiveness and fruitfulness in ministry.

Psalm 25, Genesis 9:8-17, 1 Peter 3:18-22, Mark 1:9-13 For most of the past 500 years, there was an almost infallible way to tell Catholics from Protestants: the Catholics were the ones who had a cross-shaped smudge of ashes on their foreheads on Ash Wednesday. But, those times are changing. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Forgiveness

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Mar 17, 2006

We will be talking about Seeking Forgiveness, Finding the way to Forgive, and offering Forgiveness.

Today we are talking about Forgiveness and even as a young pastor I have come to realize that most people are uncomforted with Topic. We don’t like to think that we need forgiveness. We can’t bare the thought of letting those hurtful unchanged people off the hook. When we talk about forgiveness we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-28

Denomination: Methodist

My Deliverer

Contributed by Mike Parry on Mar 21, 2006

This fit in with our OT survey and looks at God the Deliverer. An EXODUS acrostic is used to walk us through the story.

“My Deliverer” The Old Testament Challenge FCC – February 5, 2006 Text: Exodus 1-15 Introduction: We are well into the Old Testament Challenge. In four weeks we covered the book of Genesis and now we are ready for the book of Exodus. Remember that we are covering the highpoints of the OT! In ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Vision And The Gift Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 23, 2006

David gives us the example of sacrificial giving when he made plans to build the Temple.

Building on Faith: The Vision and The Gift 1 Chronicles 29 King David of Israel casts a long shadow as a pivotal person of human history. A man of passion, bright victory and bitter failure, he reminds us across 3,000 years of the influence of leadership and sacrifice in a cause of worth. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1

Denomination: Methodist

The Triumphal Entry

Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Mar 27, 2006

This morning I want to look at the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. There are many aspects to His entry and things that followed that we will be looking at.

THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY TEXT: MATTHEW 21:1-11 INTRODUCTION: This morning I want to look at the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. There are many aspects to His entry and things that followed that we will be looking at. We will start in Matthews account and go to the other three accounts to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Ho-Hum

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 2, 2006

We are lost in the swamp of compromise, because: 1. We value security over significance. 2. We value what is easy over what takes effort. 3. We value the material over the spiritual. 4. We value mediocrity over excellence.

John Steinbeck, winner of the Nobel Prize, decided to travel around the country he loved in order to explore and enjoy it more deeply. He was also planning on writing about his experiences in a book, but he was surprised that very few people encouraged him to go. Some even said that it was too ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Extravagant Love Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 4, 2006

An example of Extravagant worship in spirit and in truth

Apprenticing Under the Master March 26, 2006 Extravagant Love for Jesus Mark 14:1-11 Kevin putting up sign for Faith Have you ever done something extravagant for love? Jesus tells the woman at the well that “God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth. Here we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: *other