Sermons About Shepherd
Acts 20 : 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 patriotismâ€. 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 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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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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