Sermons on The Shepherds:

Who Do We Follow?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 30, 2014

We may call ourselves Christians, but is Jesus our Shepherd? Are we really following him or merely using his name to excuse following a man, a tradition or our own stubbornness?

Intro: We often hear the 23rd Psalm read or recited at funerals, but did you know that it does not apply to everyone, only to the sheep of the Great Shepherd. Goal: To really understand the most popular of all the Psalms. Plan: We will go through Psalm 23 looking at some important details. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Led Through The Storm

Contributed by John Quigley on Jun 30, 2013

Even in the worst of situations, God is still in charge, calming the waves and the storm.

Joh 10:27-28 ESV My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. (28) I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. What a great and awesome truth this is. No matter what happens in this life, Jesus tells us that all who are his ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Going Through The Valley

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 1, 2013

Mountain-Top experiences may be good but can easily get you in your head. We must not forget that the Valley experiences are the ones that shape, discipline and position you where God desires you to be.

Opening illustration: Five year old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go in alone. "It’s dark in there and I’m scared." She asked again, and he persisted. Finally she ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Jehovahistic Names Of Jesus Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018

Jehovahistic Names of Jesus

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The eight-fold “I Am’s” were most impressive and unique to the early church. Found only in John. 2. “I Am” identified with the name Jehovah who is the LORD. The name Jehovah comes from a derivative of the first person, “I Am that I Am.” He is the self-existing One (Ex. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

(Section 2) A Pastor Laying Down His Life For Others-Winston Mclurg Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 12, 2018

A pastor is the backbone of the church. He needs to live to the highest esteem as an example. He can be there when you are born or when your life ends.

LAYING DOWN HIS LIFE- Pastor Winston McClurg INTRODUCTION John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. It is love to the highest degree. M.H. Amplified Version John 15:13 No one has greater love--no one has shown stronger affection--than to lay ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

(Section 3) Pastor's Appreciation- Pastor Conard Profitt Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 12, 2018

Some Pastors pick themselves as a minister, but God must give the gift to lead the church.

PASTOR'S APPRECIATION- Pastor Conard Profitt Introduction MINISTER'S ULCERS Nearly every businessman complains of at least one ulcer. Think how many ulcers the poor businessman would have if he worked under the same circumstances as the average minister! "Just suppose, Mr. Businessman, that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

(Section 4) Laying Down His Life – Pastor Conard Profitt Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 12, 2018

A pastor is the backbone of the church. He needs to live to the highest esteem as an example. He can be there when you are born or when your life ends.

Pastor’s Appreciation LAYING DOWN HIS LIFE – Pastor Conard Profitt INTRODUCTION John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. It is love to the highest degree. M.H. Amplified Version John 15:13 No one has greater love--no one has shown stronger ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Follow Him Because He Knows Us

Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 24, 2012

What a miracle, that Jesus loves us, even though he knows our every thought.

Tuesday Chapel: We Follow Him because He Knows Us John 10:14 "I am the Good Shepherd. I know my sheep, and my sheep know me." Why is facebook such a popular website? Every week it's in the top 3 for websites visited, along with google and youtube. Why do people like facebook so much - what's so ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Lutheran

I Have Other Sheep

Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 24, 2012

Jesus' urgency to reach the lost - may that be our urgency as well!

Wednesday: John 10:16 "I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd." Can you sense the urgency of Jesus as he describes himself as the Good Shepherd. Yes, he loves you and knows you and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Watch Out Sheep!

Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 25, 2012

Sheep watch out for wolves that look like sheep.

Friday Matthew 7:15 WATCH OUT, SHEEP! What is a wolf in sheep's clothing? Have you ever heard that before? Does it come from the Bible or is it just a religious cliché - beware of the wolf in sheep's clothing. It really comes from Matthew 7:15 where Jesus says, "Watch out for false prophets. They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15

Denomination: Lutheran

Treasure Your Church Leaders

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 29, 2012

Treasure Your Church Leaders 1) They're from God; 2) They're for you

Were you elated or disappointed by last Monday’s provincial election results? With Allison Redford’s re-election, the Progressive Conservatives have now held power in Alberta for over 40 years! “Who cares?” you say. A monkey could sit in the premier’s office and you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-32

Denomination: Lutheran

If You Had Been Here

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 28, 2012

Jesus had for the first time confirmed publically He was Messiah about four months before He was crucified on a cross.The Good Shepherd is bringing His Jewish sheep & His Gentile sheep to make one fold.The blessing that God gave Abraham, Isaac, & Jacob ha

“If You Had Been Here . . .” March 25, 2012 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Jesus had for the first time confirmed publically He was Messiah about four months before He was crucified on a cross. 1 John 10.22-24 a Festival of Dedication ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

02 The Lord Is My Shepherd; I Shall Not Want. Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 28, 2011

How small I am yet how great He is over & beyond this mighty universe and He is my shepherd

- Sheep require more attention than any other livestock. - They just can’t take care of themselves. - A shepherd with his flocks was completely responsible for their EVERYTHING - good pasture, still water (sheep are afraid of running noisy streams), care, discipline, and protection from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Baptist

You Gotta Get Up

Contributed by Eric Keller on Dec 27, 2010

An exciting short message about getting up on Christmas morning!

YOU GOTTA GET UP! Luke 2:8-16 VIDEO: Christmas Excitement Boy excitedly opening up Christmas present. I. GOTTA GET UP CHRISTMAS MORNING! A. How many of us remember eagerly waiting for Christmas morning? B. As kids we can’t sleep on Christmas Eve C. But we know when we wake up there’s going to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lord Is My Shepard

Contributed by Evangelist Stanley Baker on Feb 11, 2012

The Lord is my Shepard

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD by Rev Stanley Baker Psalms 23 The 23rd Psalm begins with these familiar words, "The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want." When someone says, "I shall not want," we need to sit up & take notice because of the times that we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God