Sermons on The Sheep Pool:

Feast Of Dedication Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 29, 2017

The Feast of Dedication of the Altar or the Feast of the Purification of the Temple (Hanukkah, as it is most commonly called today) occurs in December and lasts eight days. A candle is lighted each day in observance of this celebration, which is also....

Jerusalem Lesson: Feast of Dedication (Psalm 82:6) John 10:22-39 (John 10:22) And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter. The Feast of Dedication of the Altar or the Feast of the Purification of the Temple (Hanukkah, as it is most commonly called today) occurs in ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-39

Denomination: Baptist

Steal, Kill, Destroy

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Oct 14, 2019

Jesus, the Great Shepherd, wants to give you true life

Steal Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary (Eleventh Edition) Steal 1: to take the property of another wrongfully and especially as a habitual or regular practice 2: to come or go secretly, unobtrusively, gradually, or unexpectedly Have you ever been stolen from? How did you ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

4th Sunday Of Easter, Year B. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 18, 2021

APRIL 21st, 2024.

Acts 4:5-12, Psalm 23:1-6, 1 John 3:16-24, John 10:11-18. (A) HEALING, RESURRECTION, AND SALVATION. Acts 4:5-12. There is a parallel between the persecution of Jesus upon the healing of a man ‘blind from birth’ (John 9:1), and the persecution of Peter and John upon the healing of a man ‘lame ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-12, Psalm 23:1-6, 1 John 3:16-24, John 10:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Kind Of A Shepherd Do You Want?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 20, 2002

Jesus tries to get the crowd to see the kind of shepherds the Pharisees were compared to him.

April 22, 2002 John 10:1-10 “I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. 3 The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Bother? Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 15, 2007

This is the first in a series on evangelism based on Bill Hybel’s book of a similar title. What is our motivation for reaching out with the gospel of Jesus?

WHY BOTHER? Who can name the five purposes of the Church? Do you know what they are? Can you name one of the five purposes of the Church? (Worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, and evangelism). To be honest, I think that after the three ships most of us start scratching our heads. A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Mennonite

God Meets Our Needs

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 16, 2011

Sermon on God's provision in our life.

God meets our needs Phil 4:19(KJV) 19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Phil 4:19(RSV) 19 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Phil 4:19(NIV) 19 And my God will meet all your needs ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jacob-Finding True Love--And More Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 24, 2022

Jacob had traveled many miles from his home. He finally reached his uncle's land and in an almost "deja vu" moment, found his first true love!

Introduction: Jacob had stopped near Bethel (Luz), many miles away from his home and family. He had a dream, probably one of the strangest but most striking he would ever know. He woke up, set up a stone as a pillar, and made a contract, so to speak, with God. Now he’s closer to Haran, the land ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 18, 2024

Jesus said 'I am the Good Shepherd.' This is one of Jesus' most famous descriptions of himself. It gives us a lot of encouragement. But there are some things he calls us to do: follow, listen and flee.

INTRODUCTION A couple of weeks ago, we started a new series for the afternoon services, looking at WHO JESUS IS. In the Bible, God the Father and Jesus have many titles and descriptions. They tell us something about God the Father or Jesus. When Jesus was crucified, Pilate had a notice prepared ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Shepherd PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

Explores the depth of Jesus Christ's love, guidance, and commitment as our Good Shepherd, urging us to trust and obey Him, even in challenges.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we seek to immerse ourselves in the divine wisdom of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Our hearts are open, our spirits are willing, and we are ready to receive the nourishment that only God's Word can provide. We are here today to celebrate ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11

Topics: Characteristics, Good Shepherd

Jesus Is Our Door PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2023

This sermon aims to explore and understand the profound message in John 10:7-10; 10-16, emphasizing that Jesus Christ is our Door to eternal life and our Good Shepherd who knows and guides us.

Good morning, church family. What a joy it is to gather together as we dive into the heart of the Gospel. Our sermon today is drawn from the Gospel of John. We will be exploring the profound message from John 10:7-10; 10-16, where our Savior Jesus Christ proclaims Himself as the Door through which ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10, John 10:10-16

Topics: Jesus Love, Security, Divinity

All About Love

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Apr 17, 2021

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

All About Love Scripture: John 10: 11-18. Reflection My dear sisters and brothers, Let us now listen to the Gospel text according to Saint John (John 10:11-18): Jesus said: “I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. A hired man, who is not a shepherd ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Other

The Lord Is My Shepherd (Psalm 23)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 28, 2007

The Lord is my shepherd. Of course, the problem is that most of us have never even seen a shepherd! ...

Psalm 23 The Lord is my Shepherd The Lord is my trainer I shall not fear the fight. He is constantly with me, working my corner He refreshes me between rounds with cool water And with even cooler advice Yeah, though I walk to centre-ring To stare out an opponent twice ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Whatever Happened To Biblical Leadership? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 13, 2009

This message compares the biblical plan for leadership with some of the wrong turns we have taken in the area of church leadership.

Over the years we have managed to lose sight of God’s plan for leadership in the church. In fact we have modeled the leadership structure of the church more after our nation’s government than the Biblical plan. Our leadership strategies have the tendency to look more like corporate America instead ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hearing The Shepherd

Contributed by Michael Trask on May 2, 2007

The Shepherd is Speaking if we care to listen.

Christians will often ask, “What is God’s will for me?” What they mean when they say that is the want help and guidance for specific decisions in their lives. Often times, we want this for the big decisions, when it really matters, when whatever we decide could have significant effects ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Stop The Insanity While You Can

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 21, 2023

It is past time that the church says to society that we are not accepting cultural anti-biblical changes.

Stop the Insanity While You Can John 10:1-10 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 1 "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter by the door into the fold of the sheep, but climbs up some other way, he is a thief and a robber. 2 "But he who enters by the door is a shepherd of the sheep. 3 ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist