Sermons on The Shepherds Heart:

10 How’s Your Eating Habits? Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 12, 2011

We long to be sheltered, secure, & satisfied The Shepherd At Work: 1. Looking For The Best Grazing & Bedding Land 2. Removal of Poisonous Plants, Snakes, Scorpions 3. Clean the Drinking Holes

Ps 23:5 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. - Sheep are completely defenseless. They can't bite like dogs, scratch like cats, kick like horses or even snap like turtles. - Yet have many enemies • Cougars ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Sure-Cure For Troubled Hearts Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 26, 2014

Jesus gave personal instructions to His Disciples and to all who would follow Him in the last few hours with them, from the upper room to the cross.

The Sure Cure for Troubled Hearts John 14:1-7 We look again at Jesus’ teachings to His disciples from the Upper Room to the Cross from the book of John. We saw that Followers of Christ are to SERVE each other, even as Christ ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Providence

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 23, 2022

Providence is defined as the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power.

Benjamin Breckinridge Warfield, an American professor of theology once remarked: "A firm faith in the universal providence of God is the solution of all earthly problems. It is almost equally true that a clear and full apprehension of the universal providence of God is the solution of most ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 8:28, Isaiah 14:24, Genesis 45:7-8

No Better Sacrifice

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Easter

NO BETTER SACRIFICE (JOHN 10:11-18) A website asked this question: “What have you sacrificed for love?” Some of the answers include: “I sacrificed my autonomy. Because when you love someone, all the things that you do when you are single and is still not committed to someone will be compromised or ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Angel's Announcement Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 21, 2025

Based on Luke 2:8-20 - Challenges hearers to realize that the angel's announcement of the birth of Christ brings radical changes to our lives.

“THE ANGEL’S ANNOUNCEMENT” Luke 2:8-20 FBCF – 12/21/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – We talk a lot about “Making Much of JESUS.” Why? B/c of what we just sang & proclaimed. Did you hear what we said as we sang, “Hark…”? We proclaimed that this Jesus: - Amazingly reconciles us imperfect sinners to our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Ephesians 2:1-5, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Voice Of Love Is Calling Series

Contributed by K. Heath Mcdougal-Deans on Apr 26, 2021

God is calling you to greatness! The Good Shepherd will lead if we listen. Open the eyes of our hearts, Lord.

The Voice of Love is Calling Philip Keller tells a story in his book, Lessons from a Sheep Dog, about how a bedraggled collie named Lassie came into his possession. One day he happened to notice an ad in the paper that simply said: "Border collie to good owner. Currently uncontrollable and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18, Psalm 139:13-14, Ephesians 2:10, Isaiah 64:8

Denomination: Other

The Lord Who Leads Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 20, 2003

Since this psalm is so familiar, we’re in danger of missing the depth of its meaning. And, because it’s setting is in the world of sheep and shepherds, many of us city slickers can slide right past its richness.

The Lord Who Leads Most everyone has heard of Psalm 23. It’s a poem with no peer and has been called the sweetest song ever sung. Abraham Lincoln read it to cure his blues, and President Bush proclaimed it publicly to calm our nation’s fears after 9-11. I read these words out loud a week ago ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Chance Do Sheep Have Among Wolves?

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 13, 2009

Do you know Jesus Christ as your shepherd?

Intro. In our text we see 1. The Sender - Jesus is the source and fountain of the Gospel! “I send” Jesus is about to send them out to do His work. He tells them to pray, for the harvest is great - no sooner did He tell them to pray, but that He announced that they were the very answer to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Napping In Green Pastures Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 13, 2011

This is the third message in a series that takes a fresh look at Psalm twenty-three. This message examines the importance of the rest that the Lord provides.

Today, I would like you to take an imaginary trip with me. Close your eyes and let’s begin our journey. Envision a beautiful lush green meadow with soft grass. Through the middle of this meadow runs a clear stream. The sky is blue, the sun is shining brightly and there is a soft cool breeze ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Gift Of Love"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 9, 2014

A Christmas Sermon

"The Gift of Love" Luke 2:1-20 One morning, when I was staying at my sister's house near Cincinnati, Ohio I heard strange noises outside. So, I opened up the door and looked out. It was garbage day, and overflowing trash cans and recycle bins were lined up and down the street in front of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Lord Is My Shepherd - An In-Depth Look At Psalm 23

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 6, 2024

Psalm 23 is more than a passage of scripture that is read at funerals when someone passes but is in fact a profound testament to God's loving care, guidance, and provision for each and every one of us.

The Lord is my Shepherd. An in-depth look at Psalm 23 By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Today I want to look at what is most likely the most memorized chapter in the Bible Psalm 23. This particular Psalm is a favorite passage of scripture at funerals; however, it’s not a Psalm of death ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Heart To God & Hand To Man Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Jesus called us to love God and love people

THE CHURCH JESUS BUILDS Part 2-Heart to God & Hand to Man Sunday, February 25, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction “I think that I shall never see A church that’s all it ought to be; A church that has no empty pews, Whose preacher never has the blues; A church whose deacons always “deke”, And ...read more

Scripture: John 17:18-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Fear Not, Just Come Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 21, 2019

The call to the shepherds is the same as the call to us, just come and see.

It wasn’t the world’s oldest profession, but it was close! I mean you know what the world’s oldest profession is right? That’s right, farming. Adam and Eve had two sons, Cain the oldest was a farmer, thus making farming the world’s oldest profession. What were you thinking? And Abel the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

"An Integrity-Filled Heart”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 7, 2023

When talking about the qualities that are necessary for a Christian heart, integrity is one quality that cannot be ignored. If David had a heart after God’s heart, and if David had a integrous heart then integrity is an integral part of God’s and our heart.

A Christian’s Heart “An Integrity-Filled Heart” Watch on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFlrbjpo_Ck When talking about the qualities that are necessary for a Christian heart, integrity is one quality that cannot be ignored. The reason is because that’s the type of heart God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:72, Psalm 15:1-2, Job 27:3-6

Denomination: Foursquare

Are People Really Good At Heart?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Are People Really Good at Heart? (Rom. 3:11-18)

Are People Really Good at Heart? (Rom. 3:11-18) Illustration:[According to a recent poll] 88% of Catholics and a majority of Presbyterian and Methodist evangelizers [those who actively try to share their "faith"] believe that "if people are generally good, or do enough good things for others ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational