Sermons on The Sheep And The Goats:

"Every Day I Screamed, Hoping Someone Would Hear Me".

Contributed by John Mayes on Jan 28, 2006

This is a modern-day story of the Parable of the Lost Sheep as reported in the Dallas Morning News, January 28, 2006.

A modern-day parable of the Lost Sheep. In Matthew 18:12-14, Jesus tells the story of the Lost Sheep. When the man who ownes 100 sheep discovers that he has one missing, he leaves the 99 in search of the one that became lost. If he finds the lost sheep that wandered off, he brings it back to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:12-14, Matthew 18:10-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Father's Concern For The Wayward Christian

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 10, 2007

Message about the fact that Jesus looking for the lost sheep.

The Father’s Concern for the Wayward Christian Matthew 18:12-14 June 17, 2007 I think all of us can remember a time when we’ve strayed from God. Maybe it wasn’t as blatant or drastic as it was for others, but we know that at times we’ve said, “No thanks” to Jesus and decided that our way was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:12-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

01. Gentle Shepherd Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 28, 2011

This series follows the Psalm of Psalms - The most-loved, most-memorized, and most-repeated piece of writing in the entire Bible

Psalm 23 – Time to renew it’s memory A famous actor was an after dinner speaker at a big function and when he stood up to speak, he invited his audience to choose a poem for him to recite. There was a long silence until a retired clergyman raised his hand and asked for Psalm 23. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is My Shepherd - An In-Depth Look At Psalm 23

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 6, 2024

Psalm 23 is more than a passage of scripture that is read at funerals when someone passes but is in fact a profound testament to God's loving care, guidance, and provision for each and every one of us.

The Lord is my Shepherd. An in-depth look at Psalm 23 By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Today I want to look at what is most likely the most memorized chapter in the Bible Psalm 23. This particular Psalm is a favorite passage of scripture at funerals; however, it’s not a Psalm of death ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Sermon On Providence

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 23, 2022

Providence is defined as the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power.

Benjamin Breckinridge Warfield, an American professor of theology once remarked: "A firm faith in the universal providence of God is the solution of all earthly problems. It is almost equally true that a clear and full apprehension of the universal providence of God is the solution of most ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 8:28, Isaiah 14:24, Genesis 45:7-8

Good Shepherd Lays Down His Life

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 9, 2018

What is the Good News about Jesus? It is salvation through belief in His sacrificial death and in His resurrection.

Fourth Sunday of Easter B Ian Simmons in his book on bizarre animal stories tells about a group of Chinese shepherds in Mongolia who were put into a difficult place where their large herd of sheep got it into their minds to jump into a lake 5ft feet deep. In took twenty herdsman three-hours to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Catholic

Gate Is A Metaphor For Leader, Guide.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 20, 2017

This is NOT the voice of the Shepherd, "I told you so," "You're just like your mother!" "Can't you do anything right?"

Easter 4A Our Responsorial Psalm today from Psalm 23 is very personal. There are no references to "we" or "us" or "they," but only "my" and "me" and "I" and "You." This is David's testimony, his personal experience with God. “He guides me in right paths,” the second part says. In our Gospel we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

The Little Flock Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

God's plans are always big, but His means for getting His big plans achieved are always small.

The world is full of interesting stories about numbers. For example, why does the President get a 21 gun salute. It all began in 1776 when Francis Hopkinson, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, noticed that if you add up the numbers in 1776 they come to 21. He said to himself, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Why Do We Need Jesus As Our Shepherd?

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 1, 2021

Shepherds were known for their devotion to the sheep in their care. This parable illustrates Jesus's love for us as the shepherd of our souls who laid down His life for us. His sheep follow Him because they know His voice.

John 10:1 - 10:  “Very truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate but climbs in by another way is a thief and a bandit. 2 The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep hear his ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Lost, Found And Restored

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Mar 10, 2021

The Lord Jesus values one soul more than all the riches in the world.

LOST, FOUND AND RESTORED "3 So He spoke this parable to them, saying: 4 “What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one which is lost until he finds it? 5 And when he has found it, he lays it on his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-7, Luke 19:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church: The Flock Of God Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 21, 2019

AN IMAGE THAT IS FREQUENTLY USED TO DESCRIBE CHRIST'S RELATIONSHIP WITH HIS CHURCH IS THAT OF THE SHEPHERD AND THE SHEEP.

THE CHURCH: THE FLOCK OF GOD ACTS 20:25-32 FEBRUARY 10, 2019 AN IMAGE IN THE BIBLE THAT DESCRIBES THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN JESUS AND HIS PEOPLE THAT BRINGS COMFORT TO SO MANY PEOPLE IS THAT OF BEING THE GOOD SHEPHERD. MANY CHURCHS WITH STAINED LASS WINDOWS WILL OFTEN HAVE AT LEAST ONE PICTURING ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 9, 2019

This message is about the Good Shepherd who who protects his sheep, but also about the good sheep that obey the shepherd.

The Good Shepherd John 10:1-21 Prayer- Father as we prepare our hearts for your word, may our hearts be open to receive the blessing that comes to us from your word. Your word is powerful and your word brings healing. May you accomplish all that you intend for each of us. In Jesus name. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Sermon On Belief Or Doubt

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 22, 2024

Belief is defined as an acceptance that something exists or is true, especially one without proof.

Norman Vincent Peale, an American author once remarked: “Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.” John 14:12-14 reminds us: “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1, John 20:29, James 1:6, Matthew 21:21

Eternal Love And Kindness SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Verse 6 of Psalm 23 encapsulates the essence of our Shepherd's favor, faithfulness, forgiveness, fatherhood, and eternal presence. This verse is the cornerstone of the entire Psalm, highlighting the everlasting love and kindness of our Shepherd.

Tonight's message is titled "Goodness and Mercy," as we continue our series on "The Lord is My Shepherd." We come to verse six of the 23rd Psalm, which serves as the foundation for the entire psalm. This verse encapsulates the favor, faithfulness, forgiveness, fatherhood, and eternal nature of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:6

Topics: Sheep, Faithfulness, Forgiveness

Walking With The Lord

Contributed by Arthur Mathis on Jan 28, 2003

In this sermon I want to stress the fact that we might not know all the sheep of Jesus, but that Jesus knows all His sheep and that His sheep knows Him.

There are many reasons why Jesus refers to us as His sheep, many times people act and behave like sheep,—it seems that we share some of the same characteristics with sheep. One characteristic of sheep is that they willingly follow the lead sheep. When sheep are taken to the slaughterhouse they ...read more

Scripture: John 10:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational