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

Sermons on The Good Shepherd:

showing 1,801-1,815 of 178,703
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
  • Jerry Owen avatar

    Once Upon A Starry Night

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Dec 16, 2025
     | 211 views

    A simple Christmas Story.

    ONCE UPON A STARRY NIGHT LUKE 2:1-20 Around 700BC, Israel had become a dark place. Judah had greatly sinned and fallen away from God. There was great spiritual darkness and enemies surrounded them that threatened their very existence. But God sent His prophets to give them hope for the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    "What If No One Told The Story?"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 29, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,570 views

    So God entrusted the greatest message ever sent from heaven to a bunch of smelly, uncouth shepherds. It shouldn’t surprise us because from the beginning of time he has come to lift up those who have found themselves at the bottom of the ladder.

    What if no one told the Story? Luke 2:8-20 Surveys are done on just about every subject now. One was taken with church members asking then which character in the Christmas story they most identified with. Mary? Joseph? The shepherds? The wise men? Most people who answered the question said ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    10 How’s Your Eating Habits? Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 12, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,034 views

    We long to be sheltered, secure, & satisfied The Shepherd At Work: 1. Looking For The Best Grazing & Bedding Land 2. Removal of Poisonous Plants, Snakes, Scorpions 3. Clean the Drinking Holes

    Ps 23:5 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. - Sheep are completely defenseless. They can't bite like dogs, scratch like cats, kick like horses or even snap like turtles. - Yet have many enemies • Cougars ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terri Williams Dunson avatar

    A Masterpiece In The Making

    Contributed by Terri Williams Dunson on Jan 1, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,951 views

    When God seems quiet, know this - He's still there, He still cares, and there's a masterpiece in the making.

    A Masterpiece in the Making by Terri Williams Dunson When reading the Bible, I sometimes try to put myself in the place of the person being talked about: For example - how did Mary and Joseph feel? An angel appears to tell you that you will give birth to God's Son, Yet, when you arrive ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Tis The Season To Worship Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,663 views

    1- Worship Christ secretly 2- Worship Christ sincerely 3- Worship Christ separately

    INTRO.- Knock Knock Who’s there ? Avery Avery who ? Avery merry Christmas to you! ILL.- A man said: In a small southern town there was a "Nativity Scene" that showed great skill and talent had gone into creating it. One small feature bothered me. The three wise men were wearing fireman’s ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Christmas Is A Rapture In Reverse

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 21, 2018
     | 4,722 views

    The Nativity of the Lord – Christmas Mass During the Night (Traditional Christmas Biblical reading).

    The third grade was staging their annual Christmas pageant. Finally it came time for the birth. Mary was hidden from the crowd by bales of hay. A boy appeared on stage, in a bathrobe with sandals, a stethoscope around his neck. He disappeared behind the hay bales, and reemerged with a bundle. He ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Catholic

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    The Manger Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 9, 2025
     | 133 views

    Why did God choose a manger?

    A. INTRODUCTION: WHY DID GOD CHOOSE A MANGER? 1. God could have chosen for Jesus to be born at relatives, near the Temple, the home of the rich. “In the fullness of time God sent” (Gal. 4:4). “All things work together for good” (Rom. 8:28). God had a purpose. Not What God Could Do, But What ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Live Life To The Full — The Abundant Life In Christ Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 10, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 644 views

    Will we follow the thief who steals life, or the Saviour who gives it?

    Go! And Live Life to the Full — The Abundant Life in Christ John 10:10 (NLT): “The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.” Introduction: Life to the Full There’s a story told of a man who spent his whole life collecting expensive ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    The Angel's Announcement Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 21, 2025
     | 66 views

    Based on Luke 2:8-20 - Challenges hearers to realize that the angel's announcement of the birth of Christ brings radical changes to our lives.

    “THE ANGEL’S ANNOUNCEMENT” Luke 2:8-20 FBCF – 12/21/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – We talk a lot about “Making Much of JESUS.” Why? B/c of what we just sang & proclaimed. Did you hear what we said as we sang, “Hark…”? We proclaimed that this Jesus: - Amazingly reconciles us imperfect sinners to our ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "The Gift Of Love"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 9, 2014
     | 5,245 views

    A Christmas Sermon

    "The Gift of Love" Luke 2:1-20 One morning, when I was staying at my sister's house near Cincinnati, Ohio I heard strange noises outside. So, I opened up the door and looked out. It was garbage day, and overflowing trash cans and recycle bins were lined up and down the street in front of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Levi Wright avatar

    "The Testimony Of The Sheep.”

    Contributed by Levi Wright on Jun 16, 2007
    based on 51 ratings
     | 22,085 views

    The Lord is the Chief Shepherd and we will never want for anything when we follow Him down the pathway of righteousness.

    Banner of Praise Ministries Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Rev. Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Pastor & Founder Subject: “The Testimony Of The Sheep.” Text: Psalms 23:1-6 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Honor The Overlooked

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,739 views

    This message consider the Shepherds that first heard of the birth of Jesus. The message gives honor to those who are often overlooked.

    Honor the Overlooked Luke 2:8-20 This morning I want to consider the Shepherds that first heard of the birth of Jesus. I want us to give honor to those who are often overlooked. Abraham Lincoln once said, "Die when I may, I want it said of me by those who know me best that I have always ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Live In The Victory Of ‘it Is Finished!’ (Good Friday) - John 19:30 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 12, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 822 views

    Good Friday. The darkest day in human history… and yet, the most glorious for the redeemed. The cross—Rome’s symbol of cruelty—became for us the ultimate symbol of grace, love, and triumph.

    Go! And Live in the Victory of ‘It Is Finished!’ (Good Friday) - John 19:30 John 19:30 (NLT): When Jesus had tasted it, he said, “It is finished!” Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. Introduction Good Friday. The darkest day in human history… and yet, the most glorious for the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Lesson 2 (23rd Psalm): I Shall Not Want*

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 17, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 4,624 views

    You will have many earthly desires in life, but you shall not want for anything the Shepherd.

    Psalm 23 Series By Elmer L. Towns Lesson 2 (23rd Psalm): I shall not want A. ABOUT RELATIONSHIP 1. Why can I say, “The Shepherd is mine?” a. Because He gave His life for me. “The good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep” (John 10:11). “I give unto them (the sheep) eternal life” ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Broyhill avatar

    Back In The Fold Series

    Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 2, 2024
     | 1,008 views

    Christians can find themselves drifting farther from the Lord. Psalm 23 gives us a vivid image of this reality. But here’s the good news: no matter how far we stray, our Shepherd is always there to restore us.

    Back In The Fold! Psalm 23:3a Introduction: Illust: Two students working for the summer got a job with the Public Works Department. They were given the job of painting the center lines of a rural road. The supervisor told them that they were on probation and that they must stay above the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist