Sermons on The Shepherd Keeps The Sheep:

The Lord Is My Shepherd Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Feb 17, 2016

In the 23rd Psalm we read of the relationship of the Shepherd and His sheep from the perspective of David who was the shepherd of his father's sheep.

The Study Of Psalms 23 The LORD Is My Shepherd Psalms 23:1a This is known as the most popular of the psalms and favored for several reasons. • It is fairly easy to memorize • It personalize our relationship with the LORD David who grew up tending to his father’s sheep certainly ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Good Shepherd

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 5, 2025

How we are like sheep and how the shepherd relates to his sheep.

"Jesus Is The Good Shepherd John 10:11-18 In John 10:7-10 He changes the metaphor from the Shepherd to the Door and then in Jn ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful Sheep

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 19, 2009

We should be thankful today because we have a Good Shepherd who provides for us in every way.

Thankful Sheep Text: Psalm 23 Introduction 1. Illustration: A little boy offered up a Thanksgiving Day prayer for the family and prayed: "Dear God, this is Jimmy. Thank you for Thanksgiving and Christmas and all of the holidays. Thank you for the turkey and dressing and Mom and Dad and even for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Sheep Need Leadership

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 5, 2006

The role of pastor is a ministry of leadership and shepherding.

SHEEP NEED LEADERSHIP Acts 6:1-7, I Peter 5.1-6 S: Church Structure C: Pastors Th: A People with Purpose Pr: THE ROLE OF PASTOR IS A MINISTRY OF SHEPHERDING AND LEADERSHIP. ?: How? How do we come to that conclusion? KW: Matters TS: We will find in our study of Scripture three matters that direct ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherd And Overseer Of Our Souls Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 30, 2003

Jesus: Friend of Sinners, Part 5 of 7

THE SHEPHERD AND OVERSEER OF OUR SOULS (LUKE 15:1-7) An elderly farmer was brought into the hospital because he appeared confused and was thought to have had a stroke. Attempting to assess his mental state, the doctor asked, “If you have a hundred sheep in a pasture and seven escape, how many will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Shepherd Well Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

God will keep you CLOSE as you keep close to His WORD.

Shepherd Well Acts 20:25-38 In his book, “They Smell Like Sheep,” Dr. Lynn Anderson relates an event that happened when he was in Palestine on a Holy Land tour with his wife. He said as the bus stopped alongside the road and looked into the countryside where many sheep were gathered, the tour ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:25-38

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing The Shepherd Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 19, 2024

Sheep do not instinctively follow a shepherd; they need constant training.

John 10 – Hearing the Shepherd March 24, 2024 How does God speak to us? This is one of the most asked questions I get as a Pastor. ‘That God speaks is the basic reality of biblical Faith.’ - Eugene Peterson Genesis 1 – God creates the world by speaking. Revelation 22 – God reminds us, “I am ...read more

Scripture: John 10:3-5, John 10:27, John 16:12-15, Psalm 119:105, Hebrews 4:12, Proverbs 12:15, Proverbs 15:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 21, 2018

Jesus said that He was the Good Shepherd, the kind of Shepherd that looks after and protects the sheep - Jesus not only preached this but lived up to it to the full, even to dying so as to protect the sheep.

The Good Shepherd John 10: 11-18 Today’s reading is part of a dialogue which culminates in one of the ‘I AM’ saying of Jesus. St John’s gospel is renowned for its I AM sayings as it gives a unique picture of Jesus and the characteristics of the Son of God. Those two words in themselves are very ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18, Isaiah 40:10-11

Do Sheep Hear Their Shepherd's Voice?

Contributed by William Mouser on May 17, 2005

Sheep know their shepherd’s voice. Does our behavior show that we are Jesus’ sheep?

Psalm 23, John 10:1-10 Do Sheep hear their shepherd’s voice? There is a story told about President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Apparently, sometime after being president for a very long time, he got tired of smiling that trade-mark Roosevelt smile and saying the trade-mark Roosevelt things at all ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Different Sheep For A Very Different Shepherd Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 28, 2023

We must think of Jesus as Shepherd in a new way, lest we just think of a fellow in a robe and beard cuddling a little lamb.

Fourth Sunday of Easter 2023 We have a great privilege this week. Today is, as most of you know, Good Shepherd Sunday, and not just for us Catholics. But in the weekly readings, we are also given texts telling us more about our Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ. Still, lest we just think of a fellow in ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10, 1 Peter 2:20-25

Denomination: Catholic

A Night With The Shepherds

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Dec 19, 2024

Let's spend a night with the Shepherds while they are tending to their sheep.

“A Night With The Shepherds” Luke 2:8-16 Introduction: Luke 2:8-9 “And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd Takes Care Of Sheep

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 25, 2012

Encouragement to confirmands to stay faithful and focused on the Good Shepherd.

April 29, 2012 John 10:11-18 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand is not the shepherd who owns the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it. The ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Calling All Shepherds

Contributed by Tom Balog on Oct 2, 2002

To challenge the heareres to identify themselves not always as the lost sheep but to see themselves as "lead sheep" or shepherds by caring and loving God’s "sheep", using Jesus Christ as their example.

Before we go to the Word, let us open with a word of prayer: Gracious God, you are the Good Shepherd. As we come now to your Word, help us, your sheep, to hear your voice so that we may receive the message you have for us. Lord, I ask that you use me as your vessel, so that those who hear will ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Shepherds And Sheep, What Do You Want?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 1, 2022

Peter gives directives to pastors and what it takes to be a pastor. I add some words for the sheep as well.

7.3.22 1 Peter 5:1-4 Therefore, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and as one who also shares in the glory that is about to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you: 2 Shepherd God’s flock that is among you, serving as overseers, not grudgingly but willingly, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

The Good Life: The Shepherd And His Sheep

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 25, 2014

Following Jesus is an everyday, day-in and day-out relationship... and it's good.

Title: The Good Life: The Shepherd and His Sheep Text: John 10:1-10 Thesis: Following Jesus is an everyday, day-in and day-out, relationship… and it’s good! Introduction Over the years I have been privileged to know and serve a lot of people. I hope my relationships have always been ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational