Sermons on The Good Shephard:

Look For Good News

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jan 8, 2024

Don't you get tired of all the negative news? There is good news if we will look for it. The apostle Paul was hoping to find some good news, and he found it in Timothy's report on how the church in Thessalonica was doing.

Alba 1-7-2024 LOOK FOR GOOD NEWS I Thessalonians 3:6-13 Have you noticed that newspapers and TV news casts give mostly negative news? I have read that positive new doesn't sell. But don't you get tired of all the negative news? Well amazingly, I found a website called “Good News ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choose Life And Goodness Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 26, 2024

The way of sin vs the way of life.

Thursday after Ash Wednesday 2024 Today we begin our solemn preparation for the Pasch–the annual commemoration of the Passover of Jesus. He gave Himself freely up to an unjust death for our redemption, and left us sacraments in His assembly–His Church–for all who would believe in Him. And the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-25, Psalm 1:1-6, Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Deuteronomy 30:1-14, Isaiah 5:20, 1 John 2:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus The Good Shepherd.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 20, 2024

"I AM the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep" (John 10:11).

JESUS THE GOOD SHEPHERD. John 10:11-16. In John 10 Jesus effectively castigated the Pharisees for their failures as the spiritual shepherds of Israel. The image was familiar in a pastoral society, and echoed the Old Testament (e.g. Jeremiah 23:1-4). JOHN 10:11. In the fourth “I am” saying of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 27, 2024

This is the most misinterpreted parable in the gospels

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We have all heard the Parable of the Good Samaritan. It is a beautiful story about an unlikely hero helping someone in need. At first glance, we would say this is a biblical case of social justice—a man in need ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Brethren

The Buts Of Good Friday

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 30, 2024

The entire Easter Story hinged on the word but, and it started with Good Friday

Choices were made. That is the reality of life; choices are made. Good choices, bad choices and indifferent choices, but life is determined by the choices we make. And often, we don’t understand the consequences that might come as a result of the choices we make. We are simply living in the moment ...read more

Scripture: John 18:38-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

Good News For All

Contributed by John Newton on Feb 3, 2025

The Galatians wanted to put restrictions on the new Gentile converts in their church. But Paul put his foot down...

The little churches in Galatia were facing a serious issue—and they didn’t know what to do about it. It may seem surprising, but their problem revolved around the fact that they were growing. And the new people (there seemed to be more and more of them all the time!) just weren’t fitting in. It ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal

Good Friday Sermon

Contributed by Ivy Drafor-Amenyah on Feb 14, 2025

Good Friday is brings the memory of the ultimate sacrifice for us and the renewal of the covenant with God.

THREE INTRODUCTORY REMARKS Imagine for a moment that you are in debt and have been asked not to pay. That is what Jesus did for us and that is the message of Good Friday. Man cannot relate to God in his or her natural state or in their own capacity. That relationship is not possible unless ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, Isaiah 53:1-9, Hebrews 10:16-25, John 19:16-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Like A Good Neighbor Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 27, 2025

“Like a Good Neighbor” fits in very well with our text for today. What does it mean to be a good neighbor?

Like A Good Neighbor   Luke 10:25-37 Introduction In a 2011 commercial, a wife found her husband on the phone at 3 am. When she asked who he was talking to, he said, “Jake from State Farm.” She sarcastically grabbed the phone and asked, “What are you wearing, Jake from State ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Friday, A Reflection

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Apr 9, 2025

On this most solemn day of the Christian year, we gather in the shadow of the Cross.

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Beloved in Christ, On this most solemn day of the Christian year, we gather in the shadow of the Cross. The altars are bare, the bells are silent, and our hearts are heavy. This is not a time for noise or novelty. It is a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5

Denomination: Anglican

Keeping A Good Conscience Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 10, 2025

The conscience acts as an inner voice that aligns us with God’s moral standards.

KEEPING A GOOD CONSCIENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 24:16 (KJV): “And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.” Supporting Texts: 1 Timothy 1:19, Romans 2:15, Hebrews 13:18, 1 Peter 3:16, Titus 1:15 INTRODUCTION: The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being A Good Neighbor Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 10, 2025

What does a good neighbor look like? What if you had the compassion of the Good Samaritan that could change the way that you engage with the people around you? Get ready to learn from the greatest Teacher (Jesus) we have!

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Being a Good Neighbor Luke 10:25-37 This morning we will be looking at the practice of being good neighbors. Our text comes from Luke chapter 10, versus 25 to 37, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: *other

The Significance Of Good Friday Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 17, 2025

Understanding its Importance and Observance Good Friday, a day of solemn reflection and reverence, holds profound significance in the Christian faith.

Understanding its Importance and Observance Good Friday, a day of solemn reflection and reverence, holds profound significance in the Christian faith. It commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, a event in the narrative of salvation. As Christians worldwide observe this holy day, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5-6, Romans 12:1-2

Good Friday Innocence Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 18, 2025

This message looks at how official misconduct was at the root of Jesus' arrest, trial and conviction.

The Innocence Project was formed in the United States in 1992 in order to bring justice to those who had been wrongfully convicted. Since then, they are now represented by 70 independent chapters in 50 states and 12 countries. Their goal is to provide investigative support, legal representation, ...read more

Scripture: John 18:2-3, Mark 11:15-17, John 18:28

Denomination: Wesleyan

Good News Is Coming

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 4, 2025

Good news refreshes the soul like cold water on a hot day. No matter the dryness of the season, God is faithful to send His word of joy, healing, provision, and restoration.

GOOD NEWS IS COMING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 25:25 “As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.” Supporting Texts: Isaiah 52:7, Nahum 1:15, Luke 1:13-14, Romans 10:15, Psalm 126:1-3 INTRODUCTION: Life can often feel dry, hard, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good Advice, 2023.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 2, 2023

Here’s some good solid advice for making the New Year better. 1- This new year - Be careful. 2- This new year - Be thoughtful. 3- This new year - Be thankful.

Good Advice, 2023. Ephesians 5:15-20 A BetterWorld For the New Year: There was an article a few years ago in which a man gave his idea of a perfect world. He said, "In a perfect world you would feel as good at 60 as you did at 17. And you would be as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20, 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Pentecostal