Sermons on The Shepherd Goes Before:

The Way In

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 24, 2003

We rejoice in our Shepherd!

THE WAY IN John 10:1-21 S: Jesus as Shepherd Th: The watch care of our Shepherd Pr: WE REJOICE IN OUR SHEPHERD! ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of John 10:1-21 six reasons why we rejoice in Jesus our Shepherd. The _____ reason is that Jesus… I. CONNECTS (1-6) II. COMPLETES ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Shoulders Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 6, 2014

Exploring Isaiah's statement that "the government will be upon His shoulders." Christ the Lord bears His people on His shoulders.

“To us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” [1] The story of the entire Bible can be told by focusing on the shoulders of mankind. In ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

"We Don't Get What We Deserve" Series

Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002

True mercy is compassion that goes into action.

“We Don’t Get What We Deserve” Matthew 5:7 Beatitudes - #5 Intro: (My Court Date - Guilty - Judge showed Mercy - Didn’t get what I Deserved) Today, we look at Beatitude #5 which states, “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” First of all, let’s look at what MERCY is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Mennonite

There

Contributed by Charles Jones on May 2, 2009

Everybody Goes Through The Preperation Process

THERE 1 KINGS 17:1-6 Elijah was and had been prepared by the Lord to demonstrate to all Israel that YAHWEH, not Baal, but JEHOVAH was still the only true God. For Elijah had heard of reports that Jezebel was maneuvering to replace the worship of the Lord with Baal worship. Well this stirred ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Marching Forward With Divine Backing

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 29, 2025

Marching forward means refusing to retreat, staying focused on destiny, and pressing on even when fear whispers otherwise. Divine backing means God goes before, beside, and behind you to ensure your success.

MARCHING FORWARD WITH DIVINE BACKING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 14:13-16 Supporting Texts: Joshua 1:5-9, Isaiah 45:2, Romans 8:31, Deuteronomy 31:8, Psalm 114:1-8 INTRODUCTION: The journey of life is filled with obstacles, oppositions, and unexpected roadblocks. However, when a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go Tell It On The Mountain

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 14, 2008

The third week in advent looks at the shepherds and this message looks at how the Shepherds experience mirrors our Christian experience.

Go Tell It On the Mountain It wasn’t the world’s oldest profession but it was close! I mean you know what the world’s oldest profession is right? That’s right, farming. Adam and Eve had two sons, Cain the oldest was a farmer, thus making that the world’s oldest profession. What were you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Excuse Me, While I Preach To Myself Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 24, 2015

A sermon examining the responsibilities of a shepherd.

Excuse Me, While I Preach To Myself I Peter 5:1-5 In our local Baptist association it seems that there are always 5 to 10 churches who are without a pastor. When a pastor resigns, the church will form a "pastor search committee" This is a group of people who are given the responsibility of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Will Shepherd For Glory - 1 Peter 5:2c-4 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 8, 2025

It matters a lot to God what your motives are for ministry.

1 Peter 5:1 Therefore to the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ's sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2 Shepherd God's flock that is under your care, overseeing--not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:2-4

Dancing In The Presence Of God Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016

Our worship of God should not depend on the externals or critics, but based on who He is to us and what He has brought us through. That is why we can worship anywhere - despite who is looking or not looking. Our worship should be in spirit and in truth.

DAVID SERIES: A MAN AFTER GOD'S OWN HEART - PART 15: DANCING IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD 2 SAMUEL 6: 1-2 Then David mobilized thirty thousand special troops and led them to Baal-judah to bring home the Ark of the Lord of heaven who is enthroned above the Guardian Angels. 3 The Ark was placed upon a new ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: Charismatic

Paul Escorted To Caesarea Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 25, 2017

If Paul had been a private citizen, attempting to travel from Jerusalem to Caesarea (about sixty-five miles) he would have been an easy target for the conspirators. But God arranged for 470 Roman soldiers to protect him, almost half of the men in the....

May 14, 2016 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.F.1: Paul Escorted to Caesarea (23:23-35) Acts 23:23-35 (KJV) 23 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:23-35

Denomination: Baptist

Can The Dead Hear?

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jan 12, 2015

When the heart goes out of our faith, then the life goes out of our church. A vital congregation has its source in God.

Nobody wants to be a part of a dead church. Not even Jesus! In the last book of the Bible, the book of Revelation, we find Jesus speaking to the church in a city called Sardis, and you know what he says? He says: “I know your works; you have a name [for] being alive, but [actually] you are ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What The World Needs Now Is A Word From God Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 8, 2011

When God’s people get stirred the enemy’s radar goes off & he goes into high alert.

What The World Needs Now Is A Word From God. Haggai Sermon Series (1 of 3) 7/24/11 FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Speaker Introduction: A In 607 BC (or 587 BC), Nebuchadnezzar’s Babylonian war machine destroyed Jerusalem & the Jewish Temple (AKA, Solomon’s Temple) 1 The Temple was ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Returnees (Ezra 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 3, 2025

Return to our Shepherd?

Does a return home of former captives relate to repentance and returning to God? Let’s look at Ezra 8. Who came up with Ezra from Babylon to Jerusalem? These are the family heads and those registered with them who came up with me from Babylon during the reign of King Artaxerxes: of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 23 Part I Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Aug 23, 2002

The Lord is my shepherd...

Psalm 23 part 1 WBC 11 August 2003 am Prior week- cycling in along nun’s walk. Dog running beside me. Swans and signets near the water (on island) - take this in! Appreciate this! Count your blessings! - Something v special about being alongside water, eh? It occurred to me what an incredible ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

...in Times Of Great Celebration Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 19, 2022

Based on Luke 2:8-20 - Encourages hearers to consider what the shepherds heard & saw & were told by the angels

“…IN TIMES OF GREAT CELEBRATION” Luke 2:8-20 FBCF – 12/18/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Christmas is a time of music! How many of you have been listening to Christmas music since at least T’giving? Before T’giving? I love music! All types of music. If you looked at the history of the playlists on my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist