Sermons on Welfare For The Flock:

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on May 12, 2012

There are times when we have questions but no answers. There are times when the problems of family, finances, relationships, or work seem to have us in a rut. When you grow in focused worship of God, you will become smarter. The good shepherd will provide

John 10:11–18 (ESV) True worship of God can make you smarter. Life can offer challenges that no matter how hard you try; the testing and trials in life seem to grind you down. To understand how to become more creative and productive seek God’s help. The neatest little cloth ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Understanding Spiritual Leadership Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Aug 4, 2015

It is so easy for a church to lose its bearings and drift off course. There is so much in the world that tempts a church to compromise God’s Word, chase tangents, or get caught up in the latest cultural fads.This is why leadership is so important.

Understanding Spiritual Leadership 1 Timothy 5:17-20 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. It is so easy for a church to lose its bearings and begin to drift off course. There is so much in the world that tempts a church to compromise God’s Word, chase tangents, or get caught up in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-20

Denomination: Bible Church

The Devil In Pew Number Seven

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 1, 2012

Pastors are to fulfil the ministry God has assigned with the help of strong, godly leaders from within the congregation.

“Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood. I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

Renew Your Passion For Ministry! - 1 Peter 5:2b Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 13, 2025

The New Testament has three titles for pastors--each one pointing to a crucial part of his job description.

1 Peter 5:1-10 Therefore to the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ's sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2 Shepherd God's flock that is under your care, overseeing--not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:2

When The Elder Sins Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 16, 2014

Elders are to be honoured for their labour. However, elders are to be held accountable before the congregation to discharge their appointment in a faithful manner.

“Do not admit a charge against an elder except on the evidence of two or three witnesses. As for those who persist in sin, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that the rest may stand in fear. In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of the elect angels I charge you to keep these ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

"Who's That Knocking At Your Door? Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 2, 2012

In our day there has been no end to false prophets. Jonestown clamed 900 victims, Marshall Applewhite with 1000 followers convinced 39 of them to take some sleeping pills and allow him to suffocate them. There was a comet that would be coming through an

“Who’s that Knocking at your Door?” Matthew 7:15-24 This passage of scripture is found toward the end of the longest sermon Jesus ever preached. In Matthew 5, 6 and 7 we find the famous sermon on the mount. Jesus has discussed every topic and sin imaginable …adultery, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

Dear Pastor

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 10, 2021

A letter to Servants of GOD

So, your church was closed and I see that the activities of your church are not only being regulated but closely monitored.  Don't tell me you're surprised!  You didn't see this coming?  Come on! Anyway, be encouraged, the church will be re-opened but since you did not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:23

God's Fine Cuisine PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2023

Encourages us to embrace the Christian ideal of service, trust, and responsibility, despite its challenges, and to live a life of faith and love.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. We are gathered here today under the grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ. It's a day of hope. A day of faith. A day of love. It's a day to reflect on the teachings of our Lord. A day to listen. A day to learn. We turn our hearts and minds to the words of Matthew. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:45-47

Topics: Faithful Servant

The Shepherd And His Sheep PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 13, 2023

Explores the intimate relationship between God, our Shepherd, and us, His sheep, emphasizing His care, guidance, and the peace found in His presence.

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering of believers. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here, not as strangers, but as a family, bound together by the love of our Lord. We are here, not to merely go through a religious ritual, but to seek the face of our ...read more

Topics: Sheep, Shepherd

Why Membership Is Placed In A Local Church?

Contributed by Robert Webb on Sep 15, 2025

As Christians we seek out a congregation with which to work and worship.

The church “universal” is composed of all members of the church of Christ from all over the world, United States, Africa, In and etc.. It is impossible for an eldership to oversee every Christian in the world. Therefore, God designed the local congregation. The local congregation consists of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17, Matthew 7:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's Final Proclamation To Pastors

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 23, 2021

Paul gives a farewell sermon to the pastors at Ephesus. We consider the relationship of sheep with shepherd on a Good Shepherd Sunday.

4.25.21 Acts 20:28 28 “Always keep watch over yourselves and over the whole flock in which the Holy Spirit has placed you as overseers, to shepherd the church of God, which he purchased with his own blood. This is part of Paul’s farewell speech to the pastors in Ephesus. He was on his way ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28

Denomination: Lutheran

Habitation Of Shepherds

Contributed by James Dina on Feb 10, 2022

Our churches will no longer be a haven for beggars, but rather a haven for shepherds who have resolved to make disciples of all nations. Our land will no longer be called "desolate," but rather "Beulah," because the Lord delights in us, and our land will be married.

HABITATION OF SHEPHERDS "Thus says the Lord of hosts; again in this place, which is desolate without man and without beast, and in all the cities thereof, shall be an habitation of shepherds, causing their flocks to lie down" (Jeremiah 33:12) KJV. Many people and nations face a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Visions Of Zechariah Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 21, 2003

How God is at work in history to accomplish His tasks and how God blesses the faithfulness of His children

Zechariah 1:7-17 The Visions of Zechariah In this passage tonight, we will see that God is at work in history to accomplish His task. We will see that God desires to bless faithfulness and perseverance of His children. We will see that though evil persons may for a time prosper; God is ready ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

Faith & Giving Part 1 – Pursuing Generosity Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004

The Bible certainly has a lot to say about the believer and his money.

Faith & Giving Part 1 – Pursuing Generosity 2 Corinthians 9:6, 7 6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning Character Among The Sheep

Contributed by Chad Ballard on Jan 31, 2002

Developing character during humbling times.

Learning Character Among the Sheep I Samuel 16:6-13; 17-19 I. Background from Chapter 15 A. Saul rejected as King by God for his disobedience. 1. God had instructed Saul to attack the Amalekites, and kill everything, taking no spoils. But Saul kept the “choicest” things to sacrifice to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-13, 1 Samuel 16:17-19

Denomination: Baptist