Sermons on The Superb Shepherd:

Wanted: A Better David

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 14, 2021

David was Israel's greatest earthly king. But Israel needed a better king. Lectionary text for Christmas Day, the day the better King was born.

Wanted: A Better David 2 Samuel 7:1-17 The meteoric rise to power of King David is the stuff of a Hollywood movie, an old Hollywood movie, anyway. It is a story of a humble shepherd boy who rose to be King of Israel. At was a life full of adventure, danger, and intrigue. David as a youth slays the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Choices For The Birth Of His Son

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jan 2, 2023

A wealthy Boston family held a christening party after the baptism of their baby. Guests and friends swarmed into their palatial home. Soon the party was in full swing.

A wealthy Boston family held a christening party after the baptism of their baby. Guests and friends swarmed into their palatial home. Soon the party was in full swing. People were having a wonderful time enjoying talking to one another, eating, drinking and being merry. Suddenly somebody asked, ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2, Luke 2:8-12, Matthew 2:1, Luke 1:26-27

Jesus Our Saviour Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 7, 2025

Jesus is the Saviour of the world who came to redeem mankind from sin and eternal destruction.

JESUS OUR SAVIOUR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 1:21 Key Verse: “And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.” — Matthew 1:21 Supporting Texts: John 3:16-17; Acts 4:12; Titus 2:11-14; Romans ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus The Servant King Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 19, 2025

This teaching reveals Jesus as the Servant King who demonstrates that true greatness is found in humility, sacrifice, and serving others.

JESUS THE SERVANT KING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 10:45 Key Verse: “For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.” — Mark 10:45 Supporting Texts: Philippians 2:5-11; John 13:3-15; Matthew 20:26-28; Isaiah 53:4-7; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Humility In Serving Series

Contributed by John Bright on Oct 3, 2025

Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. The teaching sheet is included at the end of the text.

“Humility in Serving” 1 Peter 5:1-5 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 5 “1 The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed: 2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2, 1 Peter 5:1-5, Psalm 23:1-2, Zechariah 11:17, John 21:15-17, 1 Peter 2:11-12, Mark 10:43-45  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

How Jesus Turns Trash Into Treasure Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 29, 2021

1. Jesus finds us (vs. 9). 2. Jesus urges us to follow Him (vs. 9). 3. Jesus fellowships with us (vs. 10). 4. Jesus functions as a doctor to heal us from our sin (vs. 11-13).

How Jesus Turns Trash into Treasure The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 9:9-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 29, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Today in Matthew 9, we will see how Jesus called the man God used to write this book of the Bible. His name was Matthew Levi, and he was a much-hated tax ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Confirming The Priesthood (Numbers 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 20, 2024

Do our churches grumble about godly leadership like Israel did? Let's look at Numbers 17.

After Korah’s rebellion, how did God confirm Aaron’s priesthood? Who is our high priest? Does our church grumble? How does God confirm faithful church leaders today? Let’s look at Numbers 17. How did God settle Israel’s grumbling about leadership in the congregation? Do we constantly grumble ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Eve - What Do You Want For Christmas? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 23, 2024

Using the popular song by Mariah Carey "All I Want For Christmas Is You" this Christmas Eve devotion focuses the fact that all God wanted for Christmas... is you.

OPEN: There was a preacher who said that (when he was young) he was an only child - for the first few Christmases. As a result, he got the impression that Christmas was all about HIM, and he said “That was the essence of real joy. I thought Christmas was all about me, and all I wanted for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Who Carries His Own Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 4, 2025

The imagery of God carrying His people, like a father carries his child, is deeply rooted in Scripture. It speaks of divine love, protection, strength, and commitment.

THE GOD WHO CARRIES HIS OWN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Deuteronomy 1:30-31 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 46:3-4; Exodus 19:4; Psalm 28:9; Isaiah 63:9; Matthew 11:28-30 INTRODUCTION: Life’s journey is full of storms, valleys, and steep mountains, but the comforting truth for every believer is ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:30-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Speaks Through The Storm Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 10, 2025

Every storm in life has an expiry date. The God who speaks through the storm is still speaking today, and when His voice is heard, the raging waves of trouble must be still. You may not control the wind or the waves, but you can trust the One who does.

THE GOD WHO SPEAKS THROUGH THE STORM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 4:35-41 "And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Specializes In Making A Way

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 31, 2025

Today’s message is to inspire hope and renew faith in the God who still makes a way. No matter what obstacle stands before you, believe that God is already working behind the scenes to create a path for your breakthrough.

THE GOD WHO SPECIALIZES IN MAKING A WAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:16-19 Supporting Texts: Exodus 14:21-22, John 14:6, Romans 8:28, Psalm 77:19 INTRODUCTION: Life often presents us with what seem to be impossible situations—moments when there appears to be no solution, no ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Following Up New Members In The Church

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 2, 2025

Following up new members is not optional—it is a vital part of fulfilling the Great Commission. It is how we turn converts into disciples, visitors into family, and seedlings into fruitful trees.

FOLLOWING UP NEW MEMBERS IN THE CHURCH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 2:41-47 Supporting Texts: Matthew 28:19-20, Hebrews 10:24-25, 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8, Galatians 6:1-2, John 13:34-35 INTRODUCTION: One of the greatest responsibilities of the church is not only to win souls but also to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Has Authority Over Me. Psalms 23:2-3

Contributed by T. W Jenkins on Mar 12, 2012

Reading the twenty-third psalm can be misleading if we only open our ears to verse one. "The Lord is my Shepherd I shall not want". However, we must understand that the Lord, as our Shepherd, requires complete authority over the sheep. He must be in total

1. I need His presence (He makes me to lie down in green pasture) This can only happen when I am in His presence. He's an interesting point about sheep being made to lie down. Sheep are very skittish animals. They are very Nervous and have to reach a high level of comfort ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

They Set An Example!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 14, 2001

I think the shepherds set us a great example, and there are 3 things we ought to notice about what they did.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. If you were to choose a character in the Christmas story that you would like to be, which one would you pick? Joseph? Mary? One of the shepherds? A wise man? Or, maybe an angel? I think I’d like to have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good News Of Great Joy

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

Just as the shepherds experienced great joy over finding Jesus, so we Christians should be experiencing joy with Him.

December 10, 2000 Acts 16:6-34 “Good news of great joy!” INTRODUCTION It was a night like any other. The shepherds were out in the fields with their flocks. Everyone except maybe the shepherd keeping watch had already bedded down for the night. The lambs were curled up next to their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-34

Denomination: Baptist