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0502b Easter Ii: Greeting-Card Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on May 1, 2006

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Too many times, the Good Shepherd image of Jesus comes across as the "Greeting-card Christ".

Sermon: Greeting-card Christ Text: John 10:11-16 Occasion: Easter II Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, Apr 30, 2006 Audio link: http://providencerec.com/Sound%20Files/Srmn060430WoolseyJohn10;11-16EasterIIGreetingCardChrist.mp3 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Fear Of God Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 19, 2005

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#4 in Christmas series on fear. What were the shepherds afraid of? God’s presence.

Luke 2:8-20 – Fear of God I found a website called Funny Historical Accounts. It tells the unfortunate story of 24-year-old Danny Simpson of Ottawa, Ontario. In 1990 Mr. Simpson was given six years of imprisonment for robbing a bank of $6000. In the robbery, he used an old Colt .45 pistol. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Unlikely Recipient Of The Glorious Announcement

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 20, 2005

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The shepherds were the most unlikely ones to announce the Savior’s birth, but they were dependable in their job.

The unlikely Recipient of the Glorious Announcement Turn in your bibles to Luke 2:8-20 John Hamby The telling of the Christmas story can be such a familiar and common experience that we miss the significance of it. With the annual repetitions the [knowledge] of the story of the shepherds can cause ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Holiness

What It Takes To Hear From God Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 21, 2005

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The example of the shepherds who heard about the birth of Christ leads us on hearing from God.

What It Takes to Hear From God Part 4 of 4 in the series, "Christmas Calms Our Fears" Luke 2:1-20 (NLT) 1At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire. 2(This was the first census taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3All ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Worthy Sheep

Contributed by Mike Dubose on Apr 29, 2002

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Jesus said, "I am the Good Shepherd." But will He find us to be His worthy sheep?

Worthy Sheep John 10: 7-15 April 21, 2002 Today, from the Gospel of John, we have the words of Jesus explaining His role to the Pharisees… Once again, they question Jesus as to “who He is,” and He answers them – “I am the Good Shepherd…” That’s who Jesus is – but He goes on to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-15

Denomination: Methodist

Joseph's Promotion

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 31, 2008

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Joseph’s relationship with God took him from shepherd to slave to prisoner to govenor of Egypt.

Text: “He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all his possessions” (Psalm 105:21). Have you ever received a promotion? All of us have gone to school during our lifetime. At the end of each school year we looked forward to moving to the next class in the fall. In other words, we looked to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:37-45

Denomination: Christian Church

The Sheep That Taught Me

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 6, 2011

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What a fantastic Pslam! This is a short talk using illustrations from shepherding, and the experience of an evangelist in hospital.

King David, the author of Psalm 23, trained as a shepherd. He knew exactly what it meant to care for, tend, feed and protect a flock of sheep. So when he wrote this Psalm I can picture him meditating on his own experiences, and realising that God was in them. Now I don’t know about you but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Anglican

Pursuing The King Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 22, 2017

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The Shepherds had a choice to make after receiving the message. What will they do? What will you do?

INTRODUCTION " SLIDE #1 " Christmas is tomorrow! I am sure most of you are excited for the day to come. " Many children are excited because they are waiting in anticipation of receiving something they have been hoping to get for a while. " I remember the excitement I had to go see Santa Claus. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking Through The Valley Of The Virus

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 23, 2020

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If you want the calm of this psalm, you must become one of the Shepherd's sheep.

Once, a Sunday School teacher asked her class, “How many of you can quote Psalm 23?” Several students raised their hands, including a little girl who was only four years old. She stood up and declared loudly, “The Lord is my shepherd. I got all I want.” She had the words mixed up but understood ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 8:1, Psalm 34:9, Psalm 4:8, Isaiah 43:5, Hebrews 13:5-6, John 10:28, 1 Peter 2:25, John 10:14 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Hear His Voice?

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Apr 22, 2021

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Christ is The Good Shepherd, how do we understand the scripture and its significance in our lives?

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. I love and despair at early mornings at this time of the year, I love them because when we head out for our early morning run, there is a fresh chill in the air, and there is a renewed sense of newness and hope as we head off up Calderbrook on ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Anglican

A 23rd Psalm Funeral

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 4, 2024

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This was a funeral for a godly woman (who raised sheep). What did it mean for Jesus to be her Shepherd?

A 23rd Psalm Funeral Jean Morphet was a very Godly woman and it’s no surprise (given that she and her husband Don raised sheep most of their lives) that the family told me that her favorite passage of Scripture was the 23rd Psalm. So I want to begin today’s eulogy by reading it: “The LORD is my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven's Tableland Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 2, 2024

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In this message, we focus on what is before us— the table prepared by our Shepherd. Just as the shepherd leads the sheep to the rich tablelands, we too are invited to experience the fullness of life on "Heaven's Tableland," living in the joy and abundance of God's provision.

Heaven’s Tableland! Psalm 23:5 Introduction: 7 Different Positions in the Psalm: 1) Underneath me = green pastures 2) Beside me = still waters 3) With me = the Lord 4) Before me = a prepared table 5) Around me = enemies 6) Behind me = goodness & merch 7) Above me = the house of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Baptist

Still Waters And Green Pastures

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 13, 2010

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JUST AS A SHEPHERD LEADS HIS SHEEP TO STILL WATERS AND GREEN PASTURES TO PROVIDE FOR AND PROTECT THEM SO THAT THEY CAN GROW TO MATURITY, SO TOO DOES THE "GOOD SHEPHERD" PROVIDE AND PROTECT HIS FLOCK SO THAT THEY CAN GROW INTO SPIRITUAL MATURITY.

STILL WATERS AND GREEN PASTURES PSALM 23:2 INTRODUCTION: FROM AFRICAN COLONIAL HISTORY COMES THIS INTERESTING TALE: IN THE DEEP JUNGLES OF AFRICA, A TRAVELER WAS MAKING A LONG TRIP. NATIVE PORTERS HAD BEEN ENGAGED FROM A TRIBE TO CARRY THE LOADS. THE FIRST DAY THEY MARCHED RAPIDLY AND WENT ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Denomination: Baptist

What If God Gave You A Witness Like He Did The Shepherds

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Dec 27, 2002

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This sermon asks the question "What if God gave you a witness like He did the Shepherds?" What if He let you witness something as powerful as the birth of the Son of God?

. (1) Preparing for large Christmas Eve family gathering, a mother had been giving out orders like a drill sergeant: "Pick up your things! Don’t get your clothes dirty! Put away those toys." Well, her 4-year-old daughter had been underfoot all day, so she sent her to the next room to play with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Luke 2:8-20 What Did The Shepherds See And Hear?

Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 23, 2010

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Today we’ll read about the shepherds receiving the most wonderful news that’s ever been told. Most people are not really aware of their lost condition, and when they hear about a Savior coming into the world to make away for man kind to do something

# 3~ LUKE 2:8-20 WHAT DID THE SHEPHERDS SEE AND HEAR? 12-25-10 Today we’ll read about the shepherds receiving the most wonderful news that’s ever been told. Most people are not really aware of their lost condition, and when they hear about a Savior coming into the world to make ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

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