Sermons on The Shepherd Of The Sheep:

Whispers In The Wind

Contributed by Craig Smee on Feb 19, 2007

What wind fills your sails. The wind of Acts 2 or the winds of Satan

W H I S P E R I N T H E W I N D O V E R S H A D O W M E I N T H E S H E L T E R O F Y O U R W I N G S H O L Y S P I R I T C O V E R M E O V E R S H A D O W M E O V E R S H A D O W I ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

A Model Encourager

Contributed by Mike Bryant on Jan 13, 2024

In 1 Thes 2:13-3:13, Paul gives us a wonderful model of an encourager, demonstrating the many ways in which we can encourage one another.

I. Acts 17 gives us an account of Paul’s preaching of the gospel in Thessalonica. A. During his Second Missionary Journey, having just been arrested on false charges, beaten, jailed, and run out of town in Philippi, Paul and his companions came to Thessalonica. There he very quickly converted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:32-40, 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20, 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Alive And Kicking For God (Living Hope)

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Apr 19, 2022

What does it mean to be alive and kicking? It means that we are healthy and active. So, if we say that we are “alive and kicking” for God it means that we are healthy, active and strong our walk for God! It is because we have a kind of hope that keeps us alive – it is because of our “living hope”.

Alive and Kicking for God! 1 Peter 1:3-7 Intro: What does it mean to be alive and kicking? It means that we are healthy and active. So, if we say that we are “alive and kicking” for God it means that we are healthy, active and strong our walk for God! It is because we have a kind of hope that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

David, The Soldier Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 11, 2020

Israel faced an enemy and thought they couldn't possibly defeat them. Goliath was a secret weapon, nearly ten feet tall and full of hatred for Israel. Then came a shepherd boy named David--and the rest is history.

Introduction: David had learned some of the arts of defense by tending his flock of sheep. Lions, bears, and perhaps other predators were always looking for sheep so it was up to the shepherd to protect them. After Samuel had anointed him (to be the future king), David had served Saul in a number ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Way?

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 22, 2003

Is Jesus THE Way or A Way to God?

John 14:1-6 1 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Three Essentials To A Good Verdict On Judgment Day Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 4, 2002

how to be able to pass God’s wrath on the Great and Final Day

October 6, 2002 Sermon Series on the End Times - Judgment Day Some of you may remember the Snickers commercial a few years back. It pictured a very long line of people waiting to see whether they were going to heaven or hell. Finally somebody yelled, “come on, let’s go!” Immediately a hole ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-34

Denomination: Lutheran

1st Things 1st: "Jesus Is Coming Soon" Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Aug 23, 2005

If we believe that Jesus is coming back soon, why don’t we live like it?

With summer winding down and school about to start everybody has been cramming in those last minute vacations… I can remember one summer in particular our family made plans to go to Disneyworld! Now this was a “big deal” for a 10-yr old kid and I remember the anticipation just about as much as I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Coming To Worship Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 5, 2002

Psalm 95 gives us three summons to worship, which show us three moods in which we are to come to worship.

COMING TO WORSHIP Psalm 95 One Sunday, I arrived on time for the Sunday worship service, but the service did not start until a half hour late. During that time, some of the church leaders discussed how the service would be conducted. They had no hymnals and provided no words for their songs, even ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mother's Love

Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 12, 2006

This message illustrates the characteristics of a mother.

Scripture Reading: I John 4:7-21 Message: “Mother’s Love” Text: “God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him” (I John 4:16). Introduction: We were all created by God and brought into this world through one called “Mother”. Each one of us has an earthly mother and an ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Christian Church

The Restoring Of America

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 27, 2012

My purpose is to challenge us to do all that we are able to do to restore America to its rightful place as a nation with great possibilities, great opportunities, & great responsibilities before God.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. As some of you know, in thousands of churches throughout our land, people are taking part in a 40-day period of prayer leading up to Election Day. We have been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Judgment Or Mercy; The Choice Is Yours Series

Contributed by James May on Oct 10, 2007

#8 in the Book of James study deals with the Holiness of God who will be the judge of all sin, as well as the mercy of God for those who obey his Word and accept Jesus Christ as Lord.

8 Judgment or Mercy; the Choice is Yours Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May The Law of our Land says that a man is innocent until proven guilty. But it is not so with the Judge of the Universe; for God says that all men are guilty until they are made innocent through the blood of the Jesus ...read more

Scripture: James 2:10-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Peter And Judas

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 31, 2014

To know the differences and similarities of Peter and Judas

I. EXORDIUM: Who do you like best? Peter or Judas? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To know the differences and similarities of Peter and Judas IV. TEXT: Matthew 10:2-4 (Amplified Bible) 10:2 Now these are the names of the twelve apostles (special messengers): first, Simon, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:2-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abraham And Sarah

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 8, 2014

To compare the similarities and differences of Abraham and Sarah, to give out patterns for husband-wife relationship.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a husband who's like Abraham and with your wife who's like Sarah? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To compare the similarities and differences of Abraham and Sarah, to give out patterns for husband-wife relationship. IV. TEXT: 1 Peter 3:6 (Amplified ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Place Where Your Past Can Be Forgiven Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 10, 2015

Forgiveness, Release, Redemption

The Well - A Place Where Your Past Can Be Forgiven John 4:16-19 March 27, 2022 Introduction: “Here’s a really really important question...“If your past never becomes your past is it really your past?” If you never deal with the Elephant in the room, isn’t the Elephant always there? H. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Shall Rouse The Lion Of Judah?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 1, 2015

To show that JESUS as Lion of Judah will come in Second Coming, no one will dare oppose Him in the Judgement Day.

I. EXORDIUM: Who is the Lion of Judah? JESUS. Revelation 5:5 (Amplified Bible) Then one of the elders [of the heavenly Sanhedrin] said to me, Stop weeping! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root (Source) of David, has won (has overcome and conquered)! He can open the scroll and break its ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:9

Denomination: Pentecostal