Sermons on The Sheep:

Ravenous Wolves

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 5, 2024

The wolves are now rich enough to buy the best sheep's clothing, but a true shepherd can sniff them out.

1 Cor 5:11  But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.  Covetous p?e??e´?t?? pleonekte¯s pleh-on-ek'-tace From ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:11, Luke 18:8, Matthew 7:15, 2 Thessalonians 2:7-10, 2 Thessalonians 2:3, 2 Timothy 4:2-4, Ephesians 4:14, Romans 16:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

In A Manner Of Speaking: "The Parable Of 'the Lost Sheep' ” [part Two]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Oct 1, 2016

Unfortunately, many people are lost and don’t know it!

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, February 14, 2010 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter "In a Manner of Speaking": The Parable of “The Lost Sheep' Luke 15:1-7 My favorite philosopher, Yogi Berra, once said: “Objects are lost because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God’s Lost & Found Department

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 13, 2016

Luke 15 could aptly be called the Lost & Found chapter of the Gospels. Looking at the similarities & contrasts of these 3 stories – the Lost Sheep, the lost Coin and the lost Son.

GOD’S LOST & FOUND DEPARTMENT Luke 15:1-32 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: CAUGHT IN THE ACT 1. There are times when we start to look down on someone else, and we find that we ourselves are guilty of the same things. 2. A third-grade teacher had three boys named William in her class. Because she ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Disciples' Future

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013

As a farmer separates the sheep from the goats, so on the day of Judgment God will separate the wicked from the righteous. On that day there will both the wicked and the righteous will be surprised at the revelation that what we have done on earth, and h

The Disciples’ Future Matt. 25:31-46 Dorn Ridge March 11, 2012 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Jesus commenced his final week of life and ministry with His triumphal entry into Jerusalem. 2.) This morning, and for the next number of weeks, I would like us to look not at His triumphal entry, but in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:41-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Splagchnizomai

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 18, 2024

"Splagchnizomai" is the Greek word that Mark uses to describe the depth of compassion Jesus had on the crowd of people that were like sheep without a shepherd. How can we have this kind of love?

COMPASSION FATIGUE! WHAT IS IT? THE ACTUAL DEFINITION IS “INDIFFERENCE TO CHARITABLE APPEALS ON BEHALF OF THOSE WHO ARE SUFFERING, EXPERIENCED AS A RESULT OF THE FREQUENCY OR NUMBER OF SUCH APPEALS.” COMPASSION FATIGUE IS FAR GREATER THAN JUST BEING “TIRED” AND SHOULD NOT BE MISTAKEN FOR BURNOUT. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34, Ephesians 4:32, 1 Peter 3:8, 1 John 2:6, Matthew 5:44, Colossians 3:13, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

How To Seek And Save The Lost

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 22, 2003

Here are some guidelines for how to seek and save the lost as Jesus taught in the three parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin and the lost son.

How to Seek and Save the Lost (Luke 15:1-32) Too many Christians fail to remember that it was said of Jesus, "For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save those who are lost." (Luke 19:10) If we want to be like Jesus then we have to share the same purpose, passion and plan of the one who went ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good For Nothing?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 26, 2009

A sermon on Ephesians 4:11-12 (Much material adapted from Lynn Anderson’s book, "They Smell Like Sheep")

Morning Sermon for 8/23/2009 Ephesians 4:11-12 Introduction: A child once said: “The preacher is paid to be good. The rest of us, we’re good for nothing!” WBTU: A. Vs. 11- Church leaders are one of Christ’s gifts to the church. 1. Apostles- These do not exist today. An apostle was an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Is My Shepherd - What More Shall I Want?

Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 20, 2010

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the Great Shepherd cares for his sheep so much that he supplies their heart's desires.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Comanche Chapel Memorial Ceremony for Private First Class – Diego Miguel Montoya Fort Hood, TX 14 September 2010 Big Idea: We should demonstrate our love for PFC Diego Miguel Montoya through our reflections, and honor, of his life as a MP Soldier; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

It’s Getting Rough Out Here

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 20, 2011

Describes the Mandate for us to go out as sheep in midst of wolves who have a appetite, advantage and allurance, but no shepherd. Preaching the Kingdom Is near

It’s Getting Rough Out Here Matthew 10: 1, 5-8,16  1And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. 5These twelve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shepherd Of My Soul

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Mar 5, 2015

God is the Shepherd of our soul. This message tries to understand a deeper meaning of God being a Shepherd for His own sheep, His children.

Shepherd of My Soul Psalms 23:1-6 Introduction: Psalm 23 is undoubtedly one of the best-known passages in all the Bible. Most of us learned it as children and it continues to be a comfort to those who are dying, or those who have lost loved ones. Maybe it’s so well-loved because it is so ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Savior Like A Shepherd (Psalm 23) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Sep 5, 2019

While we are familiar with Psalm 23, we may not understand it if we don't know much about sheep and shepherds.

Savior, Like a Shepherd (Psalm 23) This week, I came across a list of 75 occupations that are either obsolete or really rare in the 21st century. Things like “chandler”—someone who makes candles. Or “Fletcher”—a maker of arrows. And I thought I’d start off this morning by givng you guys a little ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Voice Of Love Is Calling Part Ii: The ‘one’ Sheep, The Two Wolves… And The Two-Spirit Series

Contributed by K. Heath Mcdougal-Deans on May 3, 2021

Jesus leaving the 99 to find the 'one' seems crazy... until that 'one' is you!

The Voice of Love is Calling Part II: The ‘One’ Sheep, the Two Wolves… and the Two-spirit The ‘One’ sheep was lost. Feeling ostracized, he fled from the flock, becoming more easily targeted prey. Instinctually knowing there was always a killer on the loose, the sheep was fearful. Darkness loomed. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:12-13, John 15:1-8

Denomination: Other

"Voice Lessons" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

In one of Max Lucado’s books he asks a very interesting question. He says “couldn’t God have thought of something better to compare us to instead of sheep? Probably not.

GOD CONNECTIONS “Voice Lessons” John 10:1-14; 27 Last week on Wednesday evening we had just gotten home from Bible study. I was getting out of my truck when I noticed a dog standing at the edge of our yard. She looked a bit scared—we called for her to come to us—but it ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of A Shepherd - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 14, 2005

Psalm 23 is often quoted at funerals. But this is not a Psalm about death... it’s a song about life. The life that only the good shepherd can supply.

OPEN: I once read the story about a 1st-grader stood in front of his classroom. The class had been taking turns in front of the room answering the question “What do you want to be when you grow up?” This little boy stood up and said, "I’m going to be a lion tamer and have lots of fierce ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Simple Rules (3) Series

Contributed by O. K. Neal on Jan 25, 2010

Life is simpler if we follow Wesley’s three simple rules than 615+ laws. Third, stay in love with God

Three simple rules (3) Excerpts taken from the talk (and book) of Bishop Rueben P. Job by the same title John 21: 15-17 Last two week Do no harm Do Good Today = Stay in love with God Wesley says = “Stay in love with God by attending all of the ordinances of God...” All you legalists should ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible