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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Lesson 9 (23rd Psalm): My Cup Runs Over*

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 18, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 30,550 views

    You will know more satisfaction with the Shepherd than with anyone or anything else in life.

    Psalm 23 Series By Elmer L. Towns Lesson 9: My Cup Runs Over A. RELATIONSHIP IS THE KEY TO UNDERSTANDING PSALM 23 1. The Shepherd’s relationship to me begins with His commitment. a. Possession. “His own sheep” (John 10:4). b. Sacrifice. “The good shepherd giveth His life” (John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Haugen avatar

    4 Easter A

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Apr 18, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,659 views

    To follow the Good Shepherd is to experience the awe felt by the early church in Acts 2

    4 Easter A John 10:1-10 / Acts 2:42-47 21 April 2002 Sheep are an interesting lot. They are built close to the ground, think mostly about eating and often get themselves into trouble because they cannot see very far ahead and do not look much beyond the next mouthful. Some farmers in New ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • John Gullick avatar

    Christmas Makes A Difference

    Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 22, 2000
    based on 86 ratings
     | 3,555 views

    A sermon that looks at how christmas made a difference to the shepherds and how it can to us.

    Christmas - Christmas - Angels and Wisemen - Shepherds and trees, Won’t someone tell me the reason Please, I’ve listened to Buskers and stood in long queues, Shoppped till I dropped into my weary old shoes, I’ve bought Coca cola and heard a Christmas Cantata, Went to a Santa Parade and heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The First Christmas Rush

    Contributed by Anthony Bradseth on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 5,468 views

    The shepherds were confronted with good news, what do you do with it?

    “The First Christmas Rush” Luke 2:8-20 Introduction Several weeks ago as the family and I were putting up the Christmas tree, I began wondering where did this all comes from? Why do we do all these things to celebrate the birth of Christ? There are so many things that we need to do to prepare ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    A Reason To Rejoice

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,902 views

    We rejoice because the Shepherd King, the LORD our Righteousness has come.

    A Reason to Rejoice Jeremiah 23:3-6 INTRODUCTION: Take a quick Rorschach (Raw-shak) test with me: Consider the word Christmas. What is the first word that comes to your mind? For some, the word might be JOY. Joy is closely associated with Christmas. We wish each other a “Merry” Christmas. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Getting Ready For Christmas

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Dec 18, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,197 views

    The shepherds learn the only way to get ready for Christmas is to be open to the Christmas miracle.

    Getting Ready for Christmas Luke 2:8-16 This morning I would like to ask you how do you prepare for Christmas? At the Cavanaugh house Christmas preparation begins with putting up the Christmas Tree and dragging down the boxes of Christmas decorations from their places of storage where they ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    I Can Rest Peacefully Series

    Contributed by Clinton Smith on Aug 12, 2009
     | 8,525 views

    Only God, our Shepherd, can give you complete and peaceful rest!

    The testimony of David is powerful. Verse 1 sets the tone for the rest of this precious Psalms; “The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not. After verse 1, David begins to outline for us the loving care of the shepherd. The beauty of the Psalms is that David communicates to us through his personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Joy To The World

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 23, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,518 views

    The angel’s announcement to those frightened shepherds was intended to produce great joy.

    Joy to the World Luke 2:10 Intro As we gather here this morning, following Christmas, I still find myself thinking back to the wonderful joy that was brought to us in the form of that perfect babe in the manger. And I think of those shepherds at work out in the fields, when the angels came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Antidote To My Wandering Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 24, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,139 views

    If Jesus is my shepherd He invites me to follow Him on His path

    What do all the following men have in common? Jacob, Samson, David, Peter, Paul and Pat Damiani? Here’s what they all have in common. They are all men who love God deeply, but who have wandered away from God at various points in their lives and had to be restored to fellowship with God. And I’d be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Peace, He's Arrived!

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 25, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,684 views

    A look at why God chose shepherds to hear the news if the King of Kings birth.

    When Jesus was born we read this in Luke’s gospel. (Luke 2:8-20). I don’t know about you, but one of the things I really enjoy and this may seem a little strange is a sudden change in the weather. It’s more fun if the wind changes and if the temperature drops all the better, my ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 1, 2023
     | 2,459 views

    This is part of a Christmas Season - focusing on the S of Christmas - The Star, The Shepherds, The Stable and the Savior

    Scripture: Matthew 2:1-10 The S’s of Christmas – Sermon Series +The Star of Bethlehem +The Shepherds +The Stable +The Savior The Star – What can we learn about Our Savior through the Sign, the Symbol and the Siren of the Star of Bethlehem. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    "I Am The Good Shepherd” – He Laid Down His Life - John 10 – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 2, 2022
     | 2,722 views

    The Lord Jesus Christ is The True Shepherd of the sheep. He came as The Seeking Shepherd who would die for the sins of the world. Each one He seeks and saves, He then adds that one to His sheepfold where he cares for them all and leads them in love.

    “I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD” – HE LAID DOWN HIS LIFE - John 10 – PART 1 [A]. OPENING UP THE SUBJECT It would be a most interesting exercise to put 10 theologians together and ask them, “Which is the most important of the I AMs found in the Gospel of John?” What would your answer be? One would ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Roger Nelmes avatar

    Let's Go

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008
     | 3,112 views

    Today we are looking at the Christmas story through the eyes of the shepherds. The shepherds were a poorer social class (especially when compared to the magi), which shows the truth of the “great joy that will be for all the people” - regardless of socia

    Let’s Go Luke 2:8-20 Today we are looking at the Christmas story through the eyes of the shepherds. The shepherds were a poorer social class (especially when compared to the magi), which shows the truth of the “great joy that will be for all the people” - regardless of social status. We too are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    The Lord Is My Shepherd : I Shall Not Want- Psalm 23

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Oct 14, 2001
    based on 146 ratings
     | 51,672 views

    This sermon is about the blessings we experience when we have a relationship with the Lord as our Shepherd and follow Him faithfully in our lives.It is based on Psalm 23.

    THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD : I SHALL NOT WANT- PSALM 23 OUTLINE 1.RELATIONSHIP 2.REST 3.RESTORATION 4.REFINING 5.REFUGE 6.RENOWN 7.REWARD THE MESSAGE THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD : I SHALL NOT WANT- PSALM 23 1.RELATIONSHIP: ’ The Lord is my Shepherd I shall not want. ’ We ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Dayao avatar

    The Shepherd's Folly: When Leaders Cease To Seek

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 5, 2025
     | 92 views

    This sermon reveals how leaders at every level—in the pulpit, in the home, or of their own soul—become spiritually "brutish" and destined for failure the moment they stop seeking the Lord.

    Introduction: The Weight of Leadership Good morning, brothers and sisters. In the Scriptures, God often uses the simple, earthy image of a shepherd and his sheep to describe the relationship between a leader and their people. A shepherd's task is one of immense responsibility. He must have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist