Sermons on The Shepherd Goes Before:

"The Church Goes Public"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 28, 2009

A sermon for Pentecost Sunday.

Acts 2:1-17, 36-41 “The Church Goes Public” By: rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Pentecost was a huge Jewish Festival. It commemorated the giving of the Law to Moses on Mount Sinai. How appropriate! A new day had dawned! The New had Come!!! The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: United Methodist

And First Place Goes To... Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 19, 2012

How greatness in the Kingdom of God is determined by our level of service to others.

INTRODUCTION I admit my humor is a little corny sometimes, but bear with me for a moment. See if you can answer these questions: (1) What do you call a chicken crossing the road? Poultry in motion. (2) What do you call a boomerang that doesn’t work? A stick. (3) What do you call four ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-28

Denomination: Baptist

When Good Goes Bad

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 30, 2003

What happens when something good goes bad? It happens all the time...so what do we do?

Welcome to the beginning of the New Year and our nine-month journey through the Old Testament. I want to encourage you to make a commitment to plug into one of the community groups that meet during the week and to complete the Growth Seeds, our daily devotional. The combination of Sunday ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

As The Church Goes, We Go

Contributed by Rick Chapman on Dec 22, 2022

In these days of the falling away from God, the church has taken a beating

AS THE CHURCH GOES, WE GO In these days of the falling away from God, the church has taken a beating. Sin has not just crept into the church, but it has come on and attacked the church at full force. Churches after churches are seeing their membership drop to an all-time low. We are now seeing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

A Lamb Goes Uncomplaining Forth

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 15, 2006

Lent 2(C) - God’s Lamb (Jesus) goes uncomplaining forth and even though mankind forsakes Jesus, Jesus does not forsake the sinner.

A LAMB GOES UNCOMPLAINING FORTH March 12, 2006 - LENT 2 - Luke 13:31-35 * * * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints of the Lord: On this second Sunday in Lent we continue the journey to Jerusalem with Jesus. Jesus (along with the will of his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Church Goes Viral" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Nov 29, 2013

I want to make the illustration of what it means to go viral on the internet. This happens all the time because people of our generation practically live on the web. As we continue in Acts chapter 11 we see that the church had already grown very rapidly.

There’s a saying online when something gets really popular, that it goes “viral”. Not too long ago there a was 4 minute video posted on Youtube by a fellow named Jefferson Bethke. It was poem entitled, “Why I hate religion but Love Jesus”. In less than two years it was ...read more

Fasting Before Feasting, Praying Before Swaying Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jan 22, 2015

Esther is the story of a loving God who wakes up His people before it's too late. When many begin to sense the looming crisis of the end-time, they too will do the important heart work that prepares them for "what God wants to do for & through them".

ILL. Not very long ago there were two sheep who put on wolf's clothing and went among the wolves as spies, to see what was going on. And to help the flock be better prepared against these predators.They arrived on a holiday, when all the wolves were eating and drinking and dancing in the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:16-17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Lesson 4: I Am The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 1, 2006

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep”(John 10:11).

A. INTRODUCTION “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep”(John 10:11). 1. What is a shepherd? One who takes care of the heep. a. It is the owner. “His own sheep” (John 10:4). b. A son of an owner. “Jesse said . . . there remaineth the youngest,he keepeth the sheep” ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11

Denomination: Baptist

When It Goes Against The Flow Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jul 27, 2004

Elijah’s classic battle with the Ahab and the false prophets has one theme: God wants His people to connect with Him.

When it means goings against the flow “Connecting with God…” series 20So Ahab summoned everyone in Israel, particularly the prophets, to Mount Carmel. 21Elijah challenged the people: "How long are you going to sit on the fence? If GOD is the real God, follow him; if it’s Baal, follow him. Make up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When Satan Goes Fishing Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 6, 2004

This is the 7th sermon in the series "From The Cradle To The Cross".

Series: ¡§From The Cradle To The Cross¡¨[#7] WHEN SATAN GOES FISHING Luke 4:1-13 Introduction: 1. Jesus Christ calls us to be fishers of men, but Satan is also a fisher of men. All of us, including Jesus Christ have been tempted. 2. As a fisherman, I have learned several things concerning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Goes Fishing Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 6, 2004

This is the 8th sermon in the series "From The Cradle To The Cross".

Series: ¡§From The Cradle To The Cross¡¨ [#8] WHEN JESUS GOES FISHING Mark 1:16-20 Introduction: 1. As a fisherman, I have learned several things concerning fishing. ƒà Fish where there are fish and know the conditions of the place. ƒà Find out what the fish are biting. ƒà Be persistent. 2. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

When God Goes To The Extreme

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 5, 2001

When God gets our attention.

THESE PASSAGES OF SCRIPTURE REVEAL THAT THE PEOPLE WERE IN A STATE OF APOSTACY/FALLING AWAY. THEIR ALLEGIENCE TO GOD HAD BEEN SEVERED AND THEIR HEARTS HAD GROWN COLD, STALE, AND CALLUSED. THEY SERVED GOD TO PLEASE THE PROPHETS AND SERVED BAAL TO PLEASE THE KING. BUT MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Devil Goes To Church

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 22, 2002

This sermon is meant to help us evaluate how we worship and to warn us to avoid Satan’s influence even at church.

Every time Jesus met someone demon-possessed He kicked the demons out! This case is unusual because of where it took place - in the very house of God! Why in the world would a man possessed by demons even be interested in going to the house of God? Why would the devil want to go to church? 1. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

When The Christian Goes To School Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jul 9, 2003

Part 13 in a Sermon Series oon the 119th Psalm

When the Christian Goes to School Part 13 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Date: June 8, 2003 P.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Psalm 119:97-104 Introduction In the last few weeks our family, like many others in our community have been caught up in High School graduation. It brings ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97-104

Denomination: Baptist

A Little Goes A Long Way

Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 12, 2015

Can you imagine trying to feed all of those people with such a small amount of food? We can, if we remember that with Jesus anything is possible.

Good morning boys and girls! Are you having a good summer? What fun things have you been doing? Have any of you taken any trips? Are any of you planning on taking any trips this summer? I’ve taken a little trip to be with you here this morning. I don’t live here in Bridgewater. I live ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Anglican