Sermons on Worthless Shepherds:

Be Bold - Be Strong

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 8, 2025

As children of God we are engaged in a spiritual battle and whenever we feel weak and faint-hearted, the Lord reminds us to be strong and courageous. Jesus conquered sin, death and Satan and He has promised to give us His peace, His power and to lead us onto victory.

Today’s meditation is based on Joshua 1:6, "Be strong and courageous, because you'll be leading this people to inherit the land that I promised to give their ancestors.” (ISV) The Almighty God who created the heavens and the earth, spoke these words to Joshua. God spoke these words, ‘be ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6, 2 Corinthians 10:3, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Romans 5:1, Romans 5:8, Romans 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Seven 'i Am' Statements Of Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024

This sermon explores the 'I Am' sayings of Jesus in John's Gospel, emphasizing their significance in revealing Jesus' divine nature and His offerings to believers.

Good morning, dear friends in Christ. It is a joy to gather with you once again in this place of worship, this sanctuary of solace, where we can find comfort, strength, and inspiration in the Word of God. Today, we are going to be focusing on some of the most powerful and profound statements made ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35, John 8:12, John 10:7, John 10:11, John 10:14, John 11:25, John 14:6, John 15:1  (view more)  (view less)

Topics: Hunger, Jesus

The Gift Of The Sanctifying Savior Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 12, 2021

Jesus was sent to "sanctify" us. What does that mean and what difference can it make in your life?

In Luke we’re told that the Shepherds went to Bethlehem to see the baby Jesus. But back in 1999, someone not only went to see the baby Jesus… they took him home. They took him from the Daly Plaza in Chicago, IL and though authorities found Him and returned Him to the nativity, someone stole him ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leadership In The Church Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006

The church today has a real lack of true biblical leadership. This sermon takes a look at that issue.

Leadership in the Church Overlooked position in church Don Stephenson Train staff to serve others & fire the leader Must have good leadership to grow Who are the leaders? Biblically- elders 4 main sources: Acts 20; 1 Pet. 5; Ja. 5; 1 Tim. 3 & Ti. 1 You find 3 main things the elders are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Old Bait And Switch Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Nov 28, 2003

The deception which Jacob had sown he now reaps from Laban.

Genesis 29:1-30 September 21, 2003 While I was in Bible College I had a friend who took a Job at the Horseshoe Motel. It used to stand on Wellington street in London right where you come off the highway 401. It had a big neon sign out front that said "rooms starting at $29.99." After just a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Is Born!

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Dec 24, 2008

Why did they have to lay this poor child in a manger? It’s not said that they were too poor to afford a decent place, but there simply was no place in the inn. Come on: They knew she was pregnant. Traveling with an expecting woman you make reservations, d

Sermon on Christmas Eve 2008: Christ is born Birth: Luke 2:1-7 * Down-to-earth story * Political context * Not a cute family scene, but privacy issues * The powers of the time: Roman Emperor and Governor, Oppressors * Joseph and Mary humbled themselves and followed the order to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Congregational

Christmas Greetings

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2012

The proclamation of the Good News is still a valid activity today.

Christmas Greetings December 14, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The proclamation of the Good News is still a valid activity today. Focus Passage: Luke 2:8-20 Supplemental Passage: ‘Brothers, think of what you were when you were called. Not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Song Of Moses Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

God is great and we are not. We should bring our big requests to God, trusting in His faithfulness and power.

What's up, guys? Today, we're talking about Moses, a guy who knew a thing or two about God's never-ending love, from the palace to the desert. Imagine you're on a roller coaster. You start at the top, feeling like a king or queen, then suddenly you're plunging down, feeling lost and scared. That's ...read more

Topics: Moses Life, Unfailing Love, Divine Guidance, Biblical Leadership

God's Man For The Job: God's Way Of Kingdom Leadership Series

Contributed by David Barnes on Aug 12, 2002

God is calling leaders to assist in building His kingdom. What are the criteria God uses to select those that he uses.

INTRODUCTION: UNDERSTANDING GOD’S KINGDOM LEADERSHIP A. God’s leadership for his people is not bound to the past. (15:34-16:1a) 1. Samuel was grieved and the Lord regretted. 2. How long will you grieve? a) We spend too much time comparing what God is doing now to what God may or may not have done ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leadership's Most Effective Tool Series

Contributed by Terry Kreuger on Jan 18, 2003

The importance of strong leaders? ...Strong leaders produce strong followers

Leadership’s most effective tool Leadership by example 1. The importance of strong leaders a) Strong leaders produce strong followers Like begets like You produce fruit after your own kind You can never produce something in others that you have not produced in yourself … ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21-22, John 10:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Look Unto Me

Contributed by Tony Skaff on Mar 18, 2006

How to be saved?

1stBBC Look unto Me Isa 45:22 Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else. Is just a look enough? Should we do something more? Look to me only …… 1. Because the kingdom is His 1Ch 29:11-12 Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:22

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is The Love? (Christmas) Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 24, 2003

A complete order of service and talks for a Christmas Day All Age Celebration- building up to a rap of ’where is the love?’. Answer: "it’s in the manger, yo!"

Order of service- Christmas day 2003 Props: camcorder, nativity set (minus Jesus), Jesus hidden somewhere near manger (or have Him re-appear) reindeer hat, tacky singing Santa, readers, audio going into pa, jokes 10am Carols playing as folks come in. Welcome & Happy Christmas! - jokes Reading: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Confirmation

Contributed by Walter Pankow on Mar 31, 2004

A sermon written for confirmation in 1927.

Psalm 116:4. Confirmation. April 10, 1927. Vol. 1. Pg. 41 My dear friends, You are about to confirm with your own life that covenant which you made with the Lord in your baptism. Christian parents and sponsors did for you then what you were not able to do of yourself. They brought you to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:4

Denomination: Lutheran

Driven To The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Oct 31, 2004

To example what God teaches Moses through his wilderness experience

Driventowilderness SBC Philippi 10/24/04 Driven To The Wilderness Exodus 2:15-25 Primary Purpose: To look at what God was trying to teach Moses through his years in the wilderness These passages represent the second 40 years of Moses life, from age 40 to age 80. In the beginning of the story ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

A World Visited By The Word

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 27, 2008

Using the format of "The Night Before Christmas", an imaginative account of Joseph’s feelings at the nativity.

A worshiper’s task on Christmas Eve is always the same, and it is no simple one. The task is, first, to let the beauty of Christmas happen. It doesn’t require explaining or expounding. It just needs to happen. But then the task becomes more complex, for we gather on Christmas Even around this ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Baptist