Sermons on Under Shepherd:

Surprise Beginnings Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 11, 2016

This is the first sermon in a series on the life of the apostle Paul. We will be looking to become like Jesus by following Paul's example. The primary resource for the series is Charles Swindoll's book Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit.

A. Once a five-year-old named Brian was impressed by the story of Simeon the Stylite, a Syrian hermit who lived in the 5th century. 1. Simeon the Stylite was admired as a saint because he lived for more than 35 years on a platform atop a high pillar. 2. Determined to follow Simeon’s ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Bold For Christ

Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 11, 2016

We need to be bold for Christ and His Church!

AW Tozer said, “The true follower of Christ will not ask, "If I embrace this truth, what will it cost me?" Rather they will say, "This is truth. God help me to walk in it, let come what may!" How many times have you had the chance to witness to someone about Christ and failed to do so because ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Eulogy Joyce Moore

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 14, 2016

Funeral for a believer who served in many areas in the church, loved her family, and was greatly admired by others.

Eulogy For Joyce Moore by Rick Gillespie- Mobley Proverbs 31 Psalms 139:13-139:16 Joyce Moore At the start of July in 1940, Adolf Hitler was planning to begin the campaign to bomb Great Britain into submission so that he and Nazi Germany could firmly establish the Third Reich ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Before The Council Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 16, 2016

The religious trial of Jesus in Luke 22:63-71 shows us the charge against Jesus.

Scripture Jesus was betrayed by Judas and arrested by the religious authorities in the Garden of Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives. He was taken to the high priest’s house where Peter denied knowing him three times before the rooster crowed. Then Jesus was subjected to an illegal, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:63-71

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Length Of Your Legacy Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 17, 2016

We leave a legacy through our giving, but some of those legacies last longer than others.

Length of Your Legacy How long will you be remembered? I remember my Grandfather Guptill, we called him Da. He passed away when I was 11. I vaguely remember my mother’s grandfather, he passed away when I was seven, but we had moved overseas when I was five so those were my last ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Great Blueprint

Contributed by Tamela Walker on Apr 18, 2016

Understanding how God wants to season us with his word and create a blueprint for Christianity

God’s Great Blueprint Seasoning from the Word Mark 9:33-34; 49-50: 33. And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, What was it that all of you disputed among yourselves by the way? 34. But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Testing God Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 20, 2016

Testing God is the recurring theme as the psalmist recounts the waywardness of the Israelites. Three times it is mentioned, each time presenting insight into the different perspectives between them and God about their relationship.

Psalm 78:17-20, 40-41, 56-58 Testing God 12/27/09 D. Marion Clark Introduction You are familiar with the temptations of Jesus in the wilderness. Satan presents three temptations, all of which Jesus refutes, each time by quoting Scripture. For one of the temptations Satan sets Jesus on the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:17-58

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Look To Jesus And Live!"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Apr 20, 2016

Nicodemus comes to Jesus at night. He discovers that his broken religious system cannot save him. Jesus tells him he must be born again (born from above - born by God). He explains to him to Look to Jesus and Live!

“Look to Jesus and Live” John 3:1-17 “Religion can be boring. You don’t have to do any research to prove the point. Just compare the crowd at church with the crowds that attend baseball or football games. Apparently there is no excitement at church that compares with ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Doctrines Of Demons

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Apr 29, 2016

A message about the 3 specific doctrines of demons or false teachings of the devil in the modern church.

Doctrines of Demons Introduction: C.S. Lewis said “A world of nice people, content in their own niceness, looking no further, turned away from God, would be just as desperately in need of salvation as a miserable world -- and might even be more difficult to save.” For the last 15 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Before Pilate -- Again! Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 30, 2016

The injustice of Jesus' death sentence in Luke 23:13-25 shows us how Jesus was convicted, despite his innocence.

Scripture Jesus was betrayed by Judas and arrested by the religious authorities in the Garden of Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives. He was taken to the high priest’s house where Peter denied knowing him three times before the rooster crowed. Then Jesus was subjected to a religious trial ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:13-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Renewed Mind For A Revived Heart Series

Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016

Fresh minds for a fresh start.

A Renewed Mind. If you have experienced a revival of your soul then I want to make sure that you hear this…A Revived Heart needs the support and defense of a Renewed Mind. Maybe you are here today and you are struggling to hold on to the flame of your faith, the passion of your heart, and ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Death Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 13, 2016

The death of Jesus in Luke 23:44-49 shows us a number of events preceding and following his death.

Scripture In our study of the life and ministry of Jesus, we come today to examine his death. During his final week in Jerusalem, Jesus was hailed by the people as their conquering Messiah, and then rejected by them as they cried for his death by crucifixion. After a series of rushed civil and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Chapter 6 Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 16, 2016

This is a verse by verse look at chapter six of the Book of Revelation.

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Chapter 6 We have already looked at: I. Things Which Thou Hast Seen – Rev 1 II. Things Which Are – The Church Age – Rev 2-3 III. Things Which Are To Come – Rev 4-22 A. The Throne Of God – Rev 4 B. The Seven Seals Book ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Care Enough To Correct Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016

Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock

Motivating our sons and daughters to pursue a path of godliness isn’t always easy. It takes courage to stay the course and to stand our ground without losing heart. As Gods agents of change, parents must have love and the power of the Holy Spirit within in order to be successful. Seven ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Loving And Strict Discipline Eventually Gets The Job Done Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016

Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock on Parenting

I believe that parents ought to have some fun and that families ought to enjoy themselves. Some parents would do well to loosen up a little. We all need to laugh. Kids should get to see dad dance around and embarrass them! Fun brings a level of connection that perhaps no other thing could. I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:15

Denomination: Baptist