Sermons on The Shepherd Goes Before:

Christmas Makes A Difference

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 22, 2000

A sermon that looks at how christmas made a difference to the shepherds and how it can to us.

Christmas - Christmas - Angels and Wisemen - Shepherds and trees, Won’t someone tell me the reason Please, I’ve listened to Buskers and stood in long queues, Shoppped till I dropped into my weary old shoes, I’ve bought Coca cola and heard a Christmas Cantata, Went to a Santa Parade and heard ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Can Rest Peacefully Series

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Aug 12, 2009

Only God, our Shepherd, can give you complete and peaceful rest!

The testimony of David is powerful. Verse 1 sets the tone for the rest of this precious Psalms; “The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not. After verse 1, David begins to outline for us the loving care of the shepherd. The beauty of the Psalms is that David communicates to us through his personal ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Denomination: Baptist

Aftermath Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001

Whatever happened to those shepherds after "they went back to their fields and flocks?"

"The shepherds went back to their fields and flocks..." Luke 2:20 Have you ever wondered what became of those shepherds? The Bible doesn’t give a whole lot more information about them. Well, it does say, they went glorifying and praising God. And I suppose any detail beyond that is somewhat ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: *other

Let's Go

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Today we are looking at the Christmas story through the eyes of the shepherds. The shepherds were a poorer social class (especially when compared to the magi), which shows the truth of the “great joy that will be for all the people” - regardless of socia

Let’s Go Luke 2:8-20 Today we are looking at the Christmas story through the eyes of the shepherds. The shepherds were a poorer social class (especially when compared to the magi), which shows the truth of the “great joy that will be for all the people” - regardless of social status. We too are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting Ready For Christmas

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Dec 18, 2004

The shepherds learn the only way to get ready for Christmas is to be open to the Christmas miracle.

Getting Ready for Christmas Luke 2:8-16 This morning I would like to ask you how do you prepare for Christmas? At the Cavanaugh house Christmas preparation begins with putting up the Christmas Tree and dragging down the boxes of Christmas decorations from their places of storage where they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Methodist

Take The Good News To The World

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jan 22, 2018

Preach Jesus to all, for He is the way, the truth and the life. No one goes to the Father except through Him

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: TAKE THE GOOD NEWS TO THE WORLD John 14:4-6King James Version (KJV) 4 And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. 5 Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? 6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:4-6

Denomination: Charismatic

Redemption #16 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Mar 8, 2005

BEFORE God created a single grain of sand, before a single human was formed, before there was a single moonbeam, God loved you and made a plan of redemption, just for you. My, friend, that’s love!!!!

In the past few lessons, I have tried to establish a workable introduction to the eternal and infinite subject of Biblical redemption. In the last lesson, we saw that the subject of redemption is vast, and is interlaced and interdependent on many other Biblical subjects. 1. The essence of God ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-3

Divine Earthquakes Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 27, 2001

THE EARTH QUAKES BEFORE THE POWER OF THE REDEEMER

BIG IDEA: THE EARTH QUAKES BEFORE THE POWER OF THE REDEEMER INRODUCTION: Tremendous poetry; great parallelism throughout the psalm; Reflecting on the power of the Redeemer; inspires Praise on the part of the people of God and trembling on the part of all creation; there can be no doubt that God is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 114:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Follow The Lord To The Fullest! - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 21, 2019

Follow the Good Shepherd because: 1. You will get to know God (vs.1-5). 2. He will put you on the right paths in life (vs. 4-5). 3. He will protect you from spiritual predators (vs. 6-10). 4. He sacrificed Himself to save us (vs. 9-11).

Follow the Lord to the Fullest! - Part 2 The Gospel of John John 10:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - February 22, 2017 (Revised October 21, 2019) BACKGROUND: *As we crossed over from John 9 to 10, we started to look at some of the great reasons why people should follow our ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Burying The Bible Burner

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 27, 2004

As we approach this character study, I am reminded of the Christmas Season Character of Scrooge. Yet, as the story of Scrooge goes, even he has some redeeming qualities evident by the end of his tail. Not so with Jehoiakim. This king goes from bad to w

BURYING THE BIBLE BURNER Jehoiakim Jeremiah 22, 23, 26, 33 INTRODUCTION: As we approach this character study, I am reminded of the Christmas Season Character of Scrooge. Yet, as the story of Scrooge goes, even he has some redeeming qualities evident by the end of his tail. Not so with Jehoiakim. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 22:1

Denomination: Baptist

Pursuing The King Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 22, 2017

The Shepherds had a choice to make after receiving the message. What will they do? What will you do?

INTRODUCTION " SLIDE #1 " Christmas is tomorrow! I am sure most of you are excited for the day to come. " Many children are excited because they are waiting in anticipation of receiving something they have been hoping to get for a while. " I remember the excitement I had to go see Santa Claus. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Flame Went Out

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Feb 6, 2022

In this sermon, the LORD tells us what the flame is, why it goes out, and how to re-ignite it again.

The Flame Went Out Scripture Reference: Exodus 27:20-21 & 1 Samuel 3:1-4 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on February 6, 2022 Delivered by John Daniel Johnson “And you shall command the children of Israel that they bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to cause the lamp to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Lost Sheep And Lost Coin

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Sep 11, 2019

no matter who we feel, we are never lost from the love of God

Luke 15:1-10 You will have noticed that we have been hearing a lot of parables in the last couple months. We are currently reading from The Gospel According to Luke, and parables are one of Jesus' favorite means of teaching. Today, we again have a parable that is really two parables, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal

God Searches The Heart Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025

In our journey with God, it is not just what we do externally that matters, but what goes on within our hearts.

GOD SEARCHES THE HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 28:9 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 17:10; Psalm 139:1-4; Proverbs 21:2; Hebrews 4:12-13 INTRODUCTION: In our journey with God, it is not just what we do externally that matters, but what goes on within our hearts. David’s charge ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas?

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Dec 9, 2010

How would you react to a sermon composed entirely of questions?

How would you react to a sermon composed entirely of questions? Are you intrigued when the questions refuse to give you answers, leaving you puzzling over the text for yourself? Are you cross- isn’t it the preacher’s job to explain things? - Isn’t the preacher not doing his or her job properly? ...read more

Denomination: Anglican