Sermons on The Good Shephard:

What's The Good News?

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

Jesus starts his ministry

"What’s the Good News?" Matthew 4:12+ May 4th, 1997 Intro: Why is it that whenever we watch a movie, we just can’t wait for the previews of other releases to get done. I know that I always fast forward through them to get to the movie I wanted to see. *I guess it’s for the same reason that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Is The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Nov 17, 2004

•All people can receive the spiritual leadership and protection of Jesus, the Good Shepherd. •Jesus, as the Good Shepherd, offers us leadership, an abundant life, and protection

Who Is This Jesus? 10. He is the Good Shepherd John 10:1-21 November 13/14, 2004 Don Jaques ANNOUNCEMENTS: - welcome guests - Coupeville outreach next Saturday. - Thank God for veterans. - Prayer for Senegal TREK team. MAIN IDEA: • All people can receive the spiritual leadership and protection ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Funeral Of A Good Man

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 29, 2004

Funeral message for a Christian man.

THE FUNERAL FOR A GOOD MAN - Read Acts 11:19-24 Barnabas was evidently dead when Luke wrote this verse, for the disciple used the past tense in describing him. As the author tells the story of the first Christians in Antioch, he turns aside to write this note about the passing of a good man. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-24, Matthew 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Being Good Citizens Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004

“But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ.” In Philippians 1:27, Paul acknowledged the fact that we are also citizens on earth and must therefore be careful about how we live:

I heard former President Jimmy Carter interviewed on WGN Radio a couple weeks ago. In commenting about the current presidential campaign, he said, “I’ve never seen it so negative and there has never been a sharper divide in our country.” He then said that of the 52 elections he has monitored around ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Great Goodness Series

Contributed by Patrick Shealy on Dec 2, 2004

This sermon looks at God’s goodness to us and asks "how do we respond to his goodness?"

Series: The Book of Romans 11/21/2004 The Goodness of God Text: Romans 2:4-5 Introduction: How do you respond when someone asks you, “how are you doing?” Most of the time you probably give the common answer, “I’m doing fine.” We answer “fine” even if we really aren’t fine don’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Good Evangelist

Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 7, 2004

Now as we look at the Great Commission I hope that we can see that when Jesus spoke it, it wasn’t just to the apostles of that day. It was spoken for us today, the apostle of today, the messengers of today, the evangelist of today, which, if we are Chris

By: Mark Engler, Mt. Vernon Christian Church, Mt. Vernon, MO How To Be A Good Evangelist Text: Matt. 28:16-20: But the eleven disciples proceeded to Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had designated. 17 And when they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some were doubtful. 18 And Jesus came up and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fighting The Good Fight Series

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Dec 14, 2004

ATTENTION: MEN ONLY!!! This message written for a men’s audience will challenge men to finish what they have started and not allow the diversionary tactics of the enemy to prevail. Old Testament characters are used to illustrate spiritual diversion and

Message: FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT & FINISHING THE RACE MEN’S RETREAT 2004 PASTOR BOB INTRO: Men are in spiritual crisis these days. Women are more active in Church than ever. Where have all the men gone? Why are Men Missing In Action? M.M.I.A. Let’s face the facts men, we’ve dropped ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-7

Denomination: Holiness

The Rewards Of A Good Steward Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 13, 2006

In today’s text we learn that when we return to God with obedient giving, he will return to us with financial blessing.

Scripture Author John MacArthur wrote that you and I spend 50 percent of our time thinking about money—how to get it, how to spend it, how to save it, and how much of it we need to pay for different things. If we spend that much time thinking about money, it is obviously very important to ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

This Is A Good Time To Be The Church

Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 16, 2006

Church Growth

THIS IS A GOOD TIME TO BE THE CHURCH Matt. 19.21,22 Down through the years the spotlight of the world has been on the church. Given to represent the body of Christ the church was sent to be both an example and a light in the world. Giving His blood for the assurance of deliverance, Jesus died and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Too Good For God Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2006

A look at King Uzziah and the way that success must be handled with care lest we allow it to replace our perceived need for God in our lives.

1. Title: Too Good for God 2. Text: 2 Chronicles 26 II Kings 15:1-7 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, 6-11-06, 4th in the series “The Kings and I” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand the dangers of success, its typical cycle, and how to break the cycle -for the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking With The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 22, 2006

Psalm 23 is one of the best known passages in the scripture. We can find hope and comfort by knowing that the Good Shepherd walks with us.

Walking With The Good Shepherd For centuries the Twenty-third Psalm has been one of the most treasured passages in all the Bible. It has become so familiar that people of many religions recognize these words. The words are comforting and are often read at times such as this. Who does not know ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 23:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Good Enough Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 5, 2006

The contrast between enough, being good enough to be righteous in God’s eyes & understanding the true source of righteousness.

EPIC-9/14/03-Are You Good Enough?-Matt. 5:17-37 Clip from movie Ground Hog Day-early on where Bill Murray realizes he is reliving the same day over and over about 2-3 minute clip that shows various events from those days that he is reliving. Stuck in a day-list of all the good things he can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-34

Denomination: *other

Completion Of A Good Work

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 8, 2006

What will it take to liberate us from our prisons and lead us into circumstances where we experience unending joy?

Completion Of a Good Work – Philippians 1: 3 - 11 Intro: Michaelangelo Buonoarti was one of the world’s most talented sculptor. Many have enjoyed his work in pictures or photos. Others of us have seen the real thing. There is a set of 4 sculptures Michaelangelo done around 1453 that some ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good As Dead - Advent

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 8, 2006

Advent. It is hard to do an orignial John the Baptist advent sermon isn’t it? I give it a go. Our life circumstances do not determine the validty of who Jesus is. Also, John 1:6-9, 15-16,19-23.

There are starting to be more movies with biblical themes coming out – the Nativity is the latest. I was thinking…Disney Studios might jump on the bandwagon and produce a biblically oriented film. I think there are many stories they could choose from….but you know Disney has a habit of changing the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Good Soil In You?

Contributed by Seowoo Choi on Dec 11, 2006

the word of God is spread to everyone, it is the good soil to be fruitful.

Illustration: Cup with half-filled water cup What do you see on hand? Describe this water cup! How we view the life is just like how we view this water cup. Some might say “It is half-empty.” The others might say, “It is half-filled.” The amount of water stays the same. The material or the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist