Sermons About Shepherd
Overjoyed Part II: Half-empty, Half-full, Overflowing
This sermon looks at the overflowing joy we have in knowing that The LORD is our shepherd.
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Peter Keeps It Real pt. 3
This sermon was preached on Good Shepherd Sunday. It shows us how Christ taking on the punishment of the cross models for us a way to resist the temptation to retaliate when we feel unjustly wronged. We also looked at Psalm 23 as a text along with the reading from 1 Peter. As sinners we build up walls between us and others, but Jesus came to break down walls.
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Do You Know His Voice?
Fourth Sunday of Easter Lectionary: Acts 2:42-47, Psalm 23:1-6, 1 Peter 2:19-25, John 10:1-10 John 10:4 “When he (the shepherd) has brought out all his own (sheep), he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice.” Jesus also said of Himself in verses 11 and 14, “I am the Good Shepherd.” And so the question being asked in this morning’s message is, “Do you know His voice? ” As pointed as the question may be however, once we understand the context surrounding the story and look at it through the lens of Ezekiel 34, we discover in addition to Jesus declaring Himself to be the Good Shepherd, that there is a second question: “What kind of shepherd are you?” The Pharisees were supposed to be the shepherds of the flock and yet Jesus draws a comparison between good shepherds who “lay down their life for their friends” and bad shepherds (hired hands) that “abandon the sheep and run away” leaving them vulnerable to attack. It’s one thing to know that Jesus is the Good Shepherd which is very comforting to think about, but once we have acknowledged that, we have to probe a little deeper and ask ourselves, “When people look at me, do they see Jesus—the Good Shepherd? Do I care enough about those for whom Christ died, that I would be willing to lay down my life for them?” These are deep, penetrating, and convicting questions we must consider.
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Trusting Jesus and Elders During Difficult Times
People often aspire to positions of leadership because it can bring them fame, power, and comfort, and those who seek power for such reasons will often use the people they lead to achieve these goals. The Apostle Peter speaks to the leaders of the churches and reminds them that they are not to act like this but instead they should lovingly care for the people entrusted to their care, leading by example and not by being domineering, shepherding their flock in the example of their Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ. The rest of the people in the church should humbly accept the authority of their pastors, knowing that God has appointed their leaders to help guide them and care for them.
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Sermon The Spirit Of God - Transfer Of Authority
Sermon "The Spirit Of God" (Part 5), God told Moses to "Lay Hands" on Joshua Imparting Transfer of Leadership Authority to be the "Set Man", The Shepherd over the Congregation who was to be "Obedient" to his Leading. Scriptures used are: Numbers 27:15-23, Deuteronomy 30:11-20, Hebrews 13:7,17,24. Bloomsburg Community Church Sermons.
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Luke 15.1-10: Lost and Found
Today we begin to look at three parables found in Luke 15. During this talk we examine the first two parables that Jesus addresses to the Pharisees. We see the heart of Jesus in these stories. He desires for all to be restored to a relationship with God. Jesus is willing to bear the burden of restoration. He is on a mission to restore that which is lost, that it would found!
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Good Shepherd, Generous Host
Good Shepherd, Generous Host (SERIES: Over the Rivers and Through The Providence -- The Psalms: Songs We Sing Along the Way) Psalm 23
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The Good Shepherd - Who Owns You?
Jesus, the Good Shepherd, leads us, sacrifices for us, protects us and knows us. We can listen, we can accept that we are sheep, we can choose to follow Jesus and we can tune in the Holy Spirit. We can step: into salvation, into a relationship with Jesus Christ and into His presence. We can practice precautions. We are to know Him.
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Abraham - led one step at the time
The Lord will lead us one step at a time. If we do not take the first step, He will not give us the second step, and on and on and on like that. We have to take the step directly in front of us. Some steps are tests, if we don’t pass the test, we don’t get to move on to the next step. We don’t get the next direction until we pass the test.
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Paul's Farewell Speech - more than just a long goodbye!
In his farewell address on January 11, 1989 just before he left office, President Ronald Reagan stated he was most proud of the resurgence of national pride which he called “the new patriotism”. But at the same time he voiced concern. America was on the edge of the 90s, the culture was changing. Children being raised at that time were not being taught what it means to be American. His overarching concern was that the future generations of America would forget their roots and America would lose its historical identity and its national spirit. Paul's address to the Ephesian Elders reads much the same and has similar concerns. He gives an account of his conduct, sacrifices and commitments and challenges them to carry on the very same goals that he and the other Apostles received from the Lord Jesus Christ. And he warns them what is at stake. Unless they protect what has been entrusted to them, their ability to continue the work Jesus began will be undermined.
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The Shepherd Psalm (II)
Coontinuing our study on one of the most beloved Psalms & how we can draw encouragement and comfort from these scriptures.
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Shepherd the Flock of God
A message about exhortations given to elders to shepherd the flock of God well.
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We the Sheep
God's love and provision is so amazing. God the Shepherd uses the tools of a shepherd, the rod and the staff to guide His flock. This is a must hear message for the saved and unsaved.
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The Joy of the Journey
First Christian Church is beginning a new spiritual and stewardship campaign, "The Joy of the Journey." This will take many of us on a new path, but because the Lord is my Shepherd, I can depend on Him, He will sustain me and I know I have a bright future. We should each begin praying to know how we can each be involved, to seek God's goal for us, trust in His sustaining power and anticipate God's blessings.
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The Good Shepherd
More aptly titled, "The Revolution of Jesus", the miracle of the feeding of the 5000 is the only miracle story recored in all 4 Gospels. Why did this story have such a prominent place in the life of the early church?
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Shepherds and Sheep: Part 2
Shepherds throughout the O.T, culminating in Jesus: The Good Shepherd, The Great Shepherd, and The Chief Shepherd
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Shepherds and Sheep: Part 1
Jesus uses vocations within His culture to teach about Himself and His message: At end of each day, after leading his flock to graze, a shepherd would bring his sheep home and place them in a community pen. This pen, normally having a 10-12 foot high wall and one door, was guarded by a porter throughout the night, keeping watch against thieves and wild animals. In the morning, the shepherd/owner would come back, identify himself, and then identify his sheep by calling to them. The sheep would confirm their owner by responding to his voice...
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Hopeful Church
In 1 Peter 5:1-7, we see that a hopeful church begins with its leaders and practices an informed humility.
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How to Shepherd the Lord's Sheep
Peter gives four directives for the proper shepherding of the flock of God.
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The Local Church: Led by Elders, Served by Deacons (Part I)
The word “elder” is used over 20 times to refer to an office in the local church. In this sense, we could define elders as follows: The elders are a group of men, called by God and conformed to the Gospel in sound living and sound doctrine, who are set apart by the congregation to oversee and pastor the local church by teaching, ruling, caring for and equipping the saints, as loving and humble examples of Jesus Christ.
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Acts 20:13-38 - The Cost of Leadership
On his way to Jerusalem Paul stopped to speak with the elders of the church in Ephesus because he knew he wouldn’t get to see them again and wanted to give them some final words on how to be an effective leader for Christ. He reminded them that a leader serves out of humility and not for personal gain, is willing to speak all of God’s truth no matter how difficult it may be, accepts the responsibility of looking after those entrusted to their care, and is willing to suffer for the sake of the Gospel, all out of a love for Christ and His people. God has called many of us to leadership like this, whether in the church, our workplace, or our families, and we too should follow Paul’s example in leading with humility, sacrifice, and love, being faithful to the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Are You in the Know?
You can know that you have a relationship with God by knowing his voice. It is the best way to overcome doubt.
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John 10:22-42 - Secure
Jesus is the Good Shepherd and His sheep are secure in Him. If we believe that Jesus is God who came to die for our sins and we follow Him we can rest assured that we are one of His sheep and He holds us securely in His hands. Knowing this should give us confidence and boldness to proclaim the Gospel.
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John 10:11-21 - Known By Name
We care greatly about things that are ours, and we are less concerned about the things that belong to others. Jesus is not a hired hand who is supposed to look after the belongings of another. He knows His people by name, they belong to him, and He loves them and lays down His life for them.
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