Sermons on The Good Shepherd:

Can God? Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 5, 2008

Often we fall into the question in our faith of Can God? Through the scriptures I want to show you that God Can!

Can God? Psalm 78:5-20 Intro A man named Jack was hiking along a steep cliff one day when he accidentally got too close to the edge and fell. On the way down he grabbed a branch, which temporarily stopped his fall. He looked down and to his horror saw that the canyon fell straight down for more ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:5-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Being One Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Nov 12, 2008

If you and I have Jesus in common, our faith and love and passion for Christ will naturally be for each other as well.

THE JOY OF BEING ONE I have a theory. It is a simple theory based on my observations of the Church. Here’s the theory: Put two people in the same room, leaving them alone, and in time they will find something to disagree about. I told you it was simple. The theory itself is one that I have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Mennonite

Perpetuation Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 21, 2008

Fourth of a four part series on how our church cares for our community through the ministry of our members.

Many of you have probably seen the 1995 movie “Mr. Holland’s Opus” starring Richard Dreyfuss. It’s a movie about an aspiring composer named Glenn Holland whose real passion is to compose a symphony, but who takes a job as a high school band teacher to pay the bills and to, he hopes, provide him ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Go Away!

Contributed by Trevor Woodget on Mar 13, 2008

Jesus encounter with the Demoniac challenges us to decide how we will respond to christ

Luke 8:26-39 Basingstoke 24th February 2008 Go Away! The decisive moment in the last war took place on 6th June 1944 The campaign to liberate Western Europe was code named “Operation Broadsword” As US, British & Canadian troops landed on beaches of Northern France = D-Day! Imagine the scene - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

Rest For Today And Forever

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Mar 15, 2008

I preached this at my grandmother’s funeral. She was 88 and althogh her health had been declining, her death was very sudden. Her last request of me was to officiate at her funeral, which I did and was the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my ministry.

(Reading of the obituary) I think it’s pretty safe to say that this day came as a great shock to almost every one of us in this room here today. While we knew that Grandma wasn’t in the best of health, and had some past health issues a little over 4 years ago, none of us thought that we’d be ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-46

Denomination: Lutheran

The Do-Attitudes Series

Contributed by Kelly Dufour on Jan 29, 2009

Today, we will look at the next four Beatitudes which describe what a Christian should do, we’ll call them “The Do-Attitudes.”

The Jesus Code: Part 2 “Do-Attitudes” Sunday, September 21, 2008 Pastor Kelly Dufour Text: Matthew 5:7-12 Introduction: Headline: Man soars three miles above Los Angeles in a lawn chair "aircraft" The incredible flight of Larry Walters, a 33-year-old Vietnam veteran and North Hollywood truck ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Land Of The Midnight Sun Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 1, 2009

Our culture has lived in sheer optimism, but that time is fading. We must seize the opportunity to minister while it is here; and if we do so, we will see bountiful rewards.

My besetting sin, if you must know, is procrastination. Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow, for somehow tomorrow always seems to be even more than only a day away. It seems to be an eternity away, and so what if I do not do today what my To-Do list says I am to do? Who will know ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle A Scandal Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 20, 2008

In this lesson we discover the necessity of church discipline for both the individual and the congregation.

Introduction: A. I’m told that Willie Nelson (the country singer) apparently at one time owned a golf course. 1. He said the great thing about owning a golf course was that he could decide what is par for each hole. 2. For you non-golfers, par is the number of hits of the ball you are allowed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Made The Wise Men So Wise?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 4, 2016

When we look at the account of the wise men we will see some reasons why they were wise. The characteristics that made the wise men so wise are the same ones that will make us wise too.

WHAT MADE THE WISE MEN SO WISE? Matt. 2:1-14 INTRODUCTION: Today I’ll be talking about the wise men’s part in the Christmas story. You might be wondering why I am doing a Christmas sermon after Christmas. Well, I’m focusing on the wise men specifically after Christmas because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beginning Ministry Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jan 4, 2016

The beginning of Christ's ministry here on earth. The pivotal event was the arrest of John the Baptist.

I. Introduction A. A little old lady sold pretzels on a street corner for 25 cents each. Every day a young man would leave his office building at lunch time and, as he passed her pretzel stand, he would leave her a quarter, but would never take a pretzel. This went on for more than five years. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Tragedy Of Spongebob Squarepants

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 29, 2010

With ALL the false teachings going on today, this sermon shows Paul's warning and application to defend ourselves

The Tragedy of SpongeBob Squarepants (All my sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and all scripture is niv unless otherwise noted) When I was a young child I can remember coming in from trick-or-treat on Halloween night and hearing Orson Welles “War of the Worlds” and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Speaking The Truth In Love: Oikos Tou Theo, Part 4 Series

Contributed by Jan Arthur Lee on Jul 30, 2010

In order to grow up and mature as the body of Christ, we must learn to speak, to speak the truth, and to the speak the truth in love to one another.

Oikos tou Theo IV: Speaking the Truth in Love Text: Ephesians 4:17-32 Introduction BEING ONE BODY UNITED IN CHRIST SOUNDS BEAUTIFUL, NICE AND MAJESTIC – BUT IT ISN’T EASY. A LOT OF WHAT WE TALK ABOUT IN GOD’S WORD SOUNDS GOOD TO OUR EARS, BUT PUTTING THEM INTO PRACTICE IS MUCH, MUCH, MUCH MORE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: *other

Help - Pt. 1 - The Help Prayer Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 22, 2010

It is only a simple word, but it speaks to our deepest needs and longings. Do you need help?

HELP! Pt. 1 I. Introduction Help, I need somebody, Help, not just anybody, Help, you know I need someone, help. When I was younger, so much younger than today, I never needed anybody’s help in any way. But now these days are gone, I’m not so self assured, Now I find I’ve changed my mind and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Is Tithing So Important?

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 23, 2010

Tithing is a matter of obedience, and God blesses us when we are faithful.

Why Is Tithing So Important? Text: Mal. 3:6-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: A new survey conducted by the Barna Research Group shows that...born again Christians are much more generous than the norm, but very few give 10% or more of their income - a proportion described in the Bible as a "tithe" ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Methodist

Grief With A Hope Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 23, 2010

Our grief is not that of the world, but it is a grief that is sheltered in the grace, mercy and love of God thru the person of Jesus Christ, and although we hurt and are stung by death in this world, our hope is in Christ who promises eternity in Heaven w

Sermon Brief Date Written: September 23, 2010 Date Preached: September 23, 2010 Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Funeral Service for Mary Jo Frazier Sermon Title: We grieve, but Our Grief has a Hope! Sermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 13 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brethren, about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist