Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on The Good Shephard:

showing 1,231-1,245 of 171,883
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Leaven, For Good Or Ill

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 14, 2022
     | 644 views

    The yeast is there working, but it is not visible. It works in the whole loaf, and best in darkness.

    Friday of 28th Week in Course 2022 It’s important when we hear this Gospel from St. Luke that we position the event in the journey of Jesus to Jerusalem. Remember, Our Lord knows that He is going to Jerusalem for what on Mt. Tabor was called His Passover by Moses and Elijah. He is going up to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Catholic

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Good Times Ahead! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 17, 2022
     | 1,888 views

    Since Christ has been raised from the dead, anticipate the future, ignore the hypocrites, endure the pain, and stop the sinning.

    Sylvia Manzer, from Crowley, Louisiana, talks about the time when her five-year-old granddaughter returned home from a Children's Crusade. Her brother asked her why she didn't go up to the altar when they said, “All who want to go to heaven come up.” She replied, “Because I didn't ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Having Good Roots

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 15, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,164 views

    What is having good roots? Is it being well grounded? Is it to have a firm foundation? Is it how they were raised as children? Some people talk about having good roots but their actions counter to what they say.

    God does not pass judgment on individuals based on race, sex, or national origin. His judgment of them is based on their trust in Him, their obedience, and their reaction to His will. The individuals who tenaciously work or attempt to comply with God’s will resemble vigorous, fruit­ bearing ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    The Characteristics Of A Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 16, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,838 views

    The good shepherd is honest and upright; The good shepherd has an intimate relationship with His sheep; The good shepherd loves, leads, & guides as his sheep follow him. The good shepherd is alert and keeps his sheep alert to dangers all around.

    Sermon: The Characteristics of a Good Shepherd John 10:1-10 ““I tell you the truth, anyone who sneaks over the wall of a sheepfold, rather than going through the gate, must surely be a thief and a robber! 2 But the one who enters through the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 The gatekeeper opens ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    God Is Always Good Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,988 views

    God's perspective is superior to ours.

    God is always good Oh, how great are God's riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand His decisions and His ways! For who can know the LORD's thoughts? Who knows enough to give Him advice? And who has given Him so much that He needs to pay it back? For ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Lanny Smith avatar

    Giving That Feels Good Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Sep 13, 2022
     | 1,499 views

    What's our motivation to be generous?

      • The author of Hebrews instructs us to: Hebrews 13:16 NLT 16 And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God. • The Proverbs remind us: Proverbs 11:24 NLT 24 Give freely and become more wealthy; be stingy and lose everything. And in the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brandon Queen avatar

    Jesus, The Good Samaritain

    Contributed by Brandon Queen on Oct 8, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,116 views

    We will be in a familiar passage. A passage that explains to us how we should treat our neighbors.

    ENGAGE: Open with greeting the members. Would you fight to live? Would you fight to save another person’s life? Would you be a good Samaritan no matter the outcome? Opening Question and Statement: On or around July 25, 2021, A group of people spoke out about saving an unconscious man slumped over ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Roger Hasselquist avatar

    Confession Is Good For The Soul

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 2, 2024
     | 609 views

    Verse nine tells us to stop pretending there is no elephant in the room and simply admit it, confessing our sins to the Lord. To admit our sins to Him is just being honest. Confession helps us to come face to face with our sins.

    Alba 6-2-2024 CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL I John 1:8-10 As you know, the Roman Catholic Church uses the confessional where people go to confess their sins to a priest. There was a story in the Reader's Digest sometime ago from a priest, Douglas Fortner, who said: “Because the younger ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Guarding The Good Deposit Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 27, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,197 views

    Focus on good doctrine and be an example of faithfulness.

    Guard the Good Deposit 2 Timothy 1:13-18 Rev. Brian Bill June 24-25, 2023 I want to begin with a provocative quote from a post called, “The Cult of Culture” by Kenny Luck. “Watch out for the world. It’s after you. It wants you in its cult following, wooing you with pleasures and power, fame and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Good News Is News

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 7, 2023
     | 5,511 views

    How many people are there who reject Christianity without having the faintest notion what it is?

    Jesus attended the Sabbath service at his home synagogue in Nazareth, as he always did when he was home, and stood up when the time came for the Scripture. “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,” said Jesus, “because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Therefore: Do Good Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 7, 2023
     | 2,247 views

    This is the first in the series where we look at the old adage, whenever you see a Therefore, you need to go back and see what it's there for.

    It’s one of those things that preachers say. It is kind of like, “After the but comes the truth,” or “I’m almost finished.” I’m pretty sure if you’ve been in church for any length of time that you’ve heard this particular phrase, perhaps you’ve even said it yourself from time to time, and it is ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Confession - Is It A Good Thing?

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 16, 2023
     | 1,233 views

    This message is worded to help understand the importance of confession in regards to our relationship with God.

    Today, let’s talk a bit about confession. Is it a good thing? What is your favorite place to hide when you don’t want to be found? Do you remember when you were little playing hide and seek? Have you ever watched a small child play hide and seek? The small ones are usually not really good at ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Jerusalem- The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 22, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,124 views

    This is the 31st Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

    Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#31] JERUSALEM- THE GOOD SHEPHERD Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about the most mentioned City in the Bible- Jerusalem. Matthew 23:37 While Jesus was still in Jerusalem, He once again told the Pharisees how it was. Jesus ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Share The Good News

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 2, 2023
     | 8,440 views

    Paul shares the good news and God wants us to share he Good News as well.

    1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 Share the Good News 1. Some of the folks believed Paul had deceived others • • Some Believed Paul Had Impure Motives Paul writes 3 For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives, nor are we trying to trick you. • Some believed Paul preached to please ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Good! Better! Best!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 22, 2023
     | 752 views

    Good? better? Best? What becomes the enemy of us improving? Once we get good at something will we ever improve? CONSIDER OUR GIVING?

    GOOD, BETTER AND BEST By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Watch YouTube: Wade Hughes) WHAT IS THE BEST PRESENT YOU EVER RECEIVED? WHAT A WONDERFUL SURPRISE? THEN GREAT DISAPPOINTMENT. THEN THE BEST! We lived in southern Ohio. My brother was in the seventh grade. I was in the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God