Sermons on The Shepherd Goes Before:

The Sadducean Marriage Problem

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 5, 2016

The reason this story is recorded by Luke is because it goes to the heart of the Christian faith

Luke 20:27-38 Illustration: As Vice President, George Bush Sr. represented the U.S.A at the funeral of former Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev. Bush was deeply moved by a silent protest carried out by Brezhnev's widow. She stood motionless by the coffin until seconds before it was closed. Then, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Anglican

All We Like Sheep

Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 21, 2003

Sheep need shepherds......so do people !

“All We Like Sheep” Isaiah 53:6 Isaiah utilizes a picture here of sheep going astray to describe the spiritual condition of the people. Numbers 27:17 Moses warned the children of the Lord that they not act as sheep w/o a shepherd. Yet that was the very thing that Jesus saw when he looked out ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Church Attendance

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 30, 2005

Church attendance is important but Christianity goes far beyond the church building.

October 2, 2005 Morning Worship Text: James 1:19-27 Subject: True Religion Title: More Than Church Attendance I can’t begin to tell you how many times I have said from this pulpit that church attendance is so important to us all. We need to be in church. Hebrews 10:25, “Let us not give up meeting ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lover Of Those Who Don't Know God Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 5, 2001

7th in a series on mentoring/shepherding in the church.

Sermon for 3/4/2001 Christians love those who are unsaved Luke 15- pg. 79-80 Introduction: A. Lynn Anderson, They Smell Like Sheep- Dr. Varner was an elder at the Highland Church when I first began ministry there. Everyone in town knew Dr. Varner. This tireless man had a busy medical practice ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What If God Gave You A Witness Like He Did The Shepherds

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Dec 27, 2002

This sermon asks the question "What if God gave you a witness like He did the Shepherds?" What if He let you witness something as powerful as the birth of the Son of God?

.  (1) Preparing for large Christmas Eve family gathering, a mother had been giving out orders like a drill sergeant: "Pick up your things! Don’t get your clothes dirty! Put away those toys." Well, her 4-year-old daughter had been underfoot all day, so she sent her to the next room to play with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Lord’s My Shepherd; That’s All I Need Series

Contributed by Larry Wise on Dec 4, 2009

A message about how God meets our needs.

The Lord’s My Shepherd, That’s All I Need Psalm 23:1 Rev. R.I. Williams of Fairmont Park Methodist Church in Norfolk, VA called the newspaper office with his sermon title: “The Lord is my Shepherd” he told the paper. “Is that all?” he was asked. “That’s enough!” he answered. And sure enough, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transfiguration - Jesus The Great Shepherd, The Great High Priest - And The Great God! Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2016

My Shepherd is the Lord: our Priest, our sacrifice, and our God!

6. GREAT SHEPHERD OF THE SHEEP. Hebrews 13:20. The closing benediction of the letter to the Hebrews is addressed to the God of peace, who brought again from the dead “our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep” through the blood of the everlasting covenant. The peace spoken of is the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:20, Hebrews 4:14, Titus 2:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Shepherd's Sheep Is Safe And Secure (A Prayer)

Contributed by William Tan Yh on Sep 7, 2020

This is a prayer adapted from Psalm 23 during the COVID 19 pandemic.

Brothers and Sisters, I wish to share a prayer with you. Do pray along with this prayer which is adapted from *Psalm 23*. May you be strengthened and encouraged by this prayer. Dear Lord Jesus , I declare that you are my Shepherd and I am your sheep. I will not lack any thing that I need ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

From Fishermen To Shepherds: Embracing Our Calling On The Right Side Of Easter Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 26, 2024

On the other side of Easter, we are challenged to live as transformed people, fully alive in Christ. As we delve into the Word, let's explore what it means to move from being fishermen to shepherds, from the wrong side to the right side of Easter.

From Fishermen to Shepherds: Embracing Our Calling on the Right Side of Easter John 21:1-6 Introduction: Two weeks ago, we rejoiced in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the cornerstone of our faith. Today, we find ourselves on the other side of Easter, challenged to live as transformed beings, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-6, John 21:15-17, Matthew 28:19-20, Ephesians 2:10, 1 Peter 2:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Challenge Your Heart! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 18, 2015

Challenging our hearts, that would really on God. That we would seek to be Spirit filled people.

You know how there’s some people who just seem to have something special about them, that edge in personality, an ability to just be great with other people or at doing stuff. We all know those people, the one’s with a kind of charisma. Often we look at a person and find ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Luke 1:68

Denomination: Salvation Army

Life To The Full Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 12, 2004

Jesus is the Good Shepherd and he promises us life to the full.

Keys To Life John 10:1-21 July 4, 2003 Life to the Full I remember listening to a person on the CBC reflection of his brother’s fight with cancer. The man shared how during the long periods of waiting while his brother was being treated, he would often go an shoot hoops at a local gym. He ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: *other

Shepherdless Sheep And Full Fields Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 24, 2013

Jesus always taught by personal example and by giving contemporary examples. He uses two pictures to show 2 needs in the Kingdom of God.

Defenseless Sheep and Full Fields Matthew 9:35-38 Matthew 9:35: “Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Whistle While He Works Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 4, 2010

A study of chapter 10 verses 1 through 12

Zechariah 10: 1- 12 Whistle while He works 1 Ask the LORD for rain in the time of the latter rain. The LORD will make flashing clouds; He will give them showers of rain, grass in the field for everyone. 2 For the idols speak delusion; the diviners envision lies, and tell false dreams; they ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 10:1-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Back In The Fold Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 2, 2024

Christians can find themselves drifting farther from the Lord. Psalm 23 gives us a vivid image of this reality. But here’s the good news: no matter how far we stray, our Shepherd is always there to restore us.

Back In The Fold! Psalm 23:3a Introduction: Illust: Two students working for the summer got a job with the Public Works Department. They were given the job of painting the center lines of a rural road. The supervisor told them that they were on probation and that they must stay above the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Died That We Might Live

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Feb 8, 2009

The Good Shepherd Laid Down His Life for the Sheep.

John 10. In March of 2004 a group of people on an expedition in Israel came up to a cave, and discovered the mangled body of a man dressed as a shepherd. His half-eaten body was lying across the mouth of the cave, and as they were examining things they began to hear the bleating of sheep inside the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible