Sermons on The Sacrificial Shepherd:

The Shepherd

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 27, 2005

A funeral sermon that celebrates the presence of the Good Shepherd and offers hope to those who need The Presence!

Recite Psalm 23 – King James Version Read Psalm 23 – NLT An old man and a young man were featured on a stage. Their performance was to recite the 23rd Psalm. The young man, trained in public speaking and drama, presented the Psalm most eloquently. His impression on the audience led to an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Shepherds Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001

God’s choice of the lowly shepherds, as those to whom the announcement of Christ’s birth came, shows that his love is available to all on the same basis -- faith.

[Luke 2:8-20] Most people in America are familiar with this passage, even if they rarely crack open a Bible. These verses from Luke have even entered the popular culture, through Linus’ famous speech in the Charlie Brown Christmas video. Every December since 1965, in between televised scenes of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Luke 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherds

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 24, 2005

Conventional wisdom would say that the best way to proclaim the Messiah’s birth would have been at Herod’s Palace and not in the fileds with the Sheperds

NR 25-12-05 Luke 2:1-20: The Angels appeared to the Shepherds Story: A shepherd was looking after his sheep one day on the side of a deserted road, when suddenly a brand new Porsche screeches to a halt. The driver, a man dressed in an Armani suit, Rockport shoes, Oakleys sunglasses, Rolex ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Anglican

Shepherds

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002

The Shepherds had an encounter with Jesus, we all need continual meetings with Jesus, so we can be those full of the Word and full of praise.

Shepherds (Luke 2:8-20) 12/24/95 God invited them to meet with Jesus These shepherds were those who watched over the temple sheep destined for the passover sacrifice. They were Rabinically unclean and could not actually to to temple worship. These were those who were the lowest class of society. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Shepherd!

Contributed by Norbert Haukenfrers on Apr 30, 2008

Jesus is our great Shepherd, he cares for his sheep, he knows us.

A shepherd was looking after his sheep one day on the side of a deserted road, when suddenly a brand new Porsche screeches to a halt. The driver, a man dressed in an Armani suit , Cerutti shoes, Dolce and Gabanna sunglasses, Longines wrist-watch, gets out and asks the shepherd: "If I can tell ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Shepherds?

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Mar 24, 2020

It was lowly shepherds who got the most impressive announcement about the birth of the Messiah. That tells us a lot about the God we serve.

I think the presence of the shepherds has to be one of my favorite parts of the Christmas story. They don’t say much. They don’t do much. But it sure was important to God that they be there for the birth of Jesus. And that says a lot. When the time came to tell Zechariah about the birth of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Isaiah 57:15

The Shepherds

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 17, 2013

A look at the Christmas shepherds from Luke's Gospel.

The Characters of Christmas: The Shepherds Luke 2:8-20 History and pop culture have given a cast of characters to surround us at Christmas. The characters evoke smiles, joy, reverence, excitement, anticipation and happy memories. Some, like Santa Claus have sacred beginnings, but most are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Shepherd PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023

This sermon explores Psalm 23's depiction of life's highs and lows, emphasizing God's constant presence and involvement in our human journey.

Welcome, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, bound by our shared faith and love for our Lord, to delve into the richness of His Word. We come with hearts open, ready to receive His wisdom, ready to be comforted, challenged, and changed. We come with minds prepared to ...read more

Topics: Care

The Cross Of Salvation... Sacrificial Love! Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 15, 2012

We may share in the suffering of Christ by receiving his sacrificial love and by living sacrificially for others.

Title: The Cross of Salvation… Sacrificial Love! Text: John 3:14-21 Thesis: We may share in the suffering of Christ by receiving his love and living sacrificially for others. Lenten Series: The Crosses of Lent Arthur Burns, a Jewish economist of great influence in Washington during the tenure ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abraham's Faith: A Sacrificial Faith Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 5, 2008

Study through the eleventh chapter of Hebrews; As we study this passage of scripture in Hebrews we will see this act of Abraham is the supreme act of faith, and believing God to keep His word.

Letting your Faith do the Walking Part VI Abraham’s Faith: A Sacrificial Faith Pm service July 13th 2008 Hebrews 11:17-19 Introduction Tonight as we come to part six in our series “Letting your faith do the walking”, we come again to Abraham. The first time we saw Abraham it was an obedient and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Sacrificial Love, True Horsemanship

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 30, 2017

Here is a short teaching on sacrificial love demonstrated through horsemanship.

Sacrificial Love, True Horsemanship  There are so many earthly experiences in life which show us the powerful effect love has on everything we come in touch with.  One is the horse business.  There are horse lovers and there are horsemen.  Horse lovers do love horses and so do horsemen.  However, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Your Life Sacrificial Or Superficial?

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Nov 28, 2014

So many Christians believe if they were given the choice to renounce Jesus or die, that they would choose torture and death, but would they really? If we cannot make small sacrifices now, we cannot hope to make bigger ones later.

In this sermon, I also shared the Text Illustration: The Rich Family in Church by Eddie Ogan Read story of a martyr – short one. I chose the story of Nichomachus, from Foxes Book of Martyrs. You’re living your life for Jesus Christ, but are you ready AND willing to die for Him? Could ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:6

Denomination: Charismatic

"Christian" Cannibalism Or Sacrificial Service Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 3, 2018

Message 11 in our Galatians series on Paul's warning not to bite and devour one another.

Chico Alliance Church December 6 , 1998 “Christian Cannibalism” or Sacrificial Service I. Paul Possessed the Correct credentials 1-2 II. Paul Proclaimed the Correct Concept of Grace 2:15-4:31 A. The Gospel of Grace Introduced 2:15-21 B. The Gospel of Grace Argued and Illustrated 3:1-4:31 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-4, Philippians 3:18-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Discipleship Lifestyle - Sacrificial Love Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 20, 2016

As dynamic disciples of Jesus, we have to do what God expects us to do. Even if it’s difficult, even if it goes against what the world says is acceptable, even if it means we have to be different, we need to choose to do what He has commanded us to do.

We are continuing our series on Dynamic Disciples or Dynamic Discipleship and this month our focus has been on The Lifestyle of a Disciple. This morning I want us to consider together what it means for us, as disciples of Jesus, to have a Lifestyle of Love, and specifically I want us to think ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Isaiah 53 The Sacrificial Servant Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

Exposition of Isaiah 53

Isaiah 53 The Sacrificial Servant The Sorrowful Servant Vs. 1-3 The Struck Down Servant Vs. 4-6 The Silent Servant Vs. 7-9 The Satisfied Servant Vs. 10-12 Intro: Announcements: We have now reached the most important chapter in all of the Old Testament Isaiah 53 describes the life and ministry of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational