Sermons on The Shepherd Keeps The Sheep:

The Shepherds' Story

Contributed by John Scoggins on Dec 9, 2008

Basing it on God’s choice of the shepherds as the first audience the birth announcement of Christ, the sermon teaches us that God cares about every detail about us.

THE SHEPHERDS’ STORY (Luke 2:8-14) "And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Mennonite

Why Shepherds

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Dec 14, 2011

Why did God choose shepherds to announce the birth of Jesus

WHY SHEPHERDS Luke 2:8-20 Intro. Outside St. Mary's Hospital in the slightly shabby London section of Paddington, the crowd was growing by the minute—more than 300 reporters, TV technicians and curious onlookers milled anxiously behind a double row of police barricades and dozens of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Ramon Muniz on Oct 7, 2002

Jesus called himself "The Good Shepherd." This message looks at proving that Only Jesus fills this role. He is "good" because He is God. He is the Shepherd, not just a shepherd.

“THE GOOD SHEPERD” Over the past 6 weeks we have looked at the “I AM” statements of Christ. We have explored significant lessons Jesus gave as He made these descriptive statements about himself. “I AM” - He clearly used it to identify himself as God “I AM the way, the truth & the life” – In ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night C

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 11, 2022

One night shepherds were quietly watching over their sheep, only to be interrupted by an appearance of a heavenly army that declared the coming of the Savior in a manger. This message focuses on that event.

While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night Chuck Sligh December 11, 2022 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation for this message is available by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please request the title, “While Shepherds Watched.” TEXT: Turn to Luke 2 INTRODUCTION Don’t you just love kids at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

One Special Sheep

Contributed by Ken Durham on Nov 24, 2008

The Love of The Lamb of God

ONE SPECIAL SHEEP “See that you do not look down on one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my father in heaven” “What do you think? If a man owns a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hill and go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:10-14

Why Shepherds?

Contributed by Robert Coats on Dec 14, 2006

Have you ever wondered why God would chose shepherds? Why not Rabbis, priests, King Herod, or the High Priest himself?

Why Shepherds? Scripture Reading: Luke 2:8­20 Last week we heard about the birth of John the Baptist and that he was the forerunner to Jesus. He was called from the womb to prepare the way for our Lord. This morning we are going to look at shepherds. Shepherds were not really important in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Church Of God

The Good Shepherd PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2025

Persistent prayer matters because God hears, cares, and responds in His perfect timing, inviting us to trust Him even when answers seem delayed.

Some prayers are born in bright rooms with balloons and birthday cake. Others are born at 2:13 a.m., when the house is quiet, the questions are loud, and the pillow is wet. Some prayers feel like sprinting—fast, full of faith. Others feel like limping—slow, sore, and short on strength. If you’ve ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Topics: Shepherd, Guidance

Striking The Shepherd

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 5, 2021

The devil worked through believers to see Jesus betrayed and crucified. He is working today to discredit God's shepherds. When conflict arises, people all too often deny their leader; and this is the point at which he is led away to be crucified!

In Job 2:7, we read, “So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD, and struck Job with painful boils from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head.” I think most of us realize that Satan can attack people physically by robbing them of their health; however, the surprising revelation is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-72

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 14, 2024

This sermon explores the profound love of Jesus, our Good Shepherd, emphasizing His sacrificial service, selflessness, and the unity He fosters among His flock.

Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather together today, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as a flock under the tender care of our Shepherd. Each one of us, uniquely loved, uniquely called, and uniquely guided by our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we shall turn our hearts and minds to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Topics: One Flock, One Shepherd

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 13, 2006

This is a comparison of Jesus as the Good Shepherd to that of a good shepherd in Old Testament times.

The Good Shepherd John 10:1-19 1 "I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. 3 The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Meeting The Shepherd Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 13, 2011

This is the first message in a series that takes a fresh look at Psalm twenty-three. This message examines the Lord as our shepherd.

The most quoted and best loved passage of Scripture is the twenty-third Psalm. The vast majority of Christians can quote bits and pieces of this Psalm. This passage is read quite regularly at funerals or during other times of crisis to provide comfort. This Psalm consists of only six verses but it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Shepherd's View Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2006

A first person sermon to start the series on Psalm 23 from a Shepherd’s view.

First Baptist Church August 6, 2006 Psalm 23:1-6 Shalom!! My name is Yoseph ben Benyamin. I am from the land of Palestine and I’m a shepherd. It is an honor for a man of my occupation to be allowed to stand here and speak with you today. You see in my nation shepherding is not looked upon with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Life As A Shepherd Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 20, 2012

A first person message from the viewpoint of a shepherd, speaking from Psalm 23.

July 8, 2012 Psalm 23:1-6 Shalom!! My name is Michael ben Samuel. I am from the land of Palestine and I'm a shepherd. It is an honor for a man of my occupation to be allowed to stand here and speak with you today. You see in my nation shepherding is not looked upon with favor. For most of my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Oct 15, 2001

Christ is the good shepherd as demonstrated by His treatment of the blind man and His sacrifice at Calvary.

There was a typical blond. She had long, blond hair, blue eyes, and she was sick of all the blond jokes. One day, she decided to get a make over, so she cut and dyed her hair. She also went out and bought a new convertible. She went driving down a country road and came across a herd of sheep. She ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

My Shepherd

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 26, 2017

The Lord is My Shepherd, in the heavens and the earth all I want is Him!

MY SHEPHERD Psalms 23 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The 23rd Psalm is arguably one of the most beloved chapters in the entire Bible. This “pearl of all Psalms,” has “dried many tears and supplied the mould into which many hearts have poured their peaceful faith.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist