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We probably aren’t too familiar with all that goes into being a shepherd, but to the people of Jesus’ day it was very well known. Anyone who has taken care of a pet, however, has some experience of the relationship that can develop between an animal and its owner. “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep…

The Good Shepherd Intro Shepherding was a way of life for many in the ancient world. It was how they made sure they had enough food, clothing, and resources to live. So it should be no surprise to us that Jesus chose to reveal himself as the good shepherd to those who would follow him. Unfortunately…

Good morning, Gateway Chapel! Psalm 23 . Prayer Good morning, again. If we haven’t met before, my name is Chris Lumsden... This morning we’re progressing in our year-long sermon series “The Year of Biblical Exploration” where we are walking through the entirety of the Bible, seeing how it is a library…

1. What instrument do a pair of sheep play? A two-baa 2. Where do sheep get their wool cut? The baa-baashop 3. What do you get when you cross a sheep and some chocolate? A candy baa 4. What’s a sheep’s favorite snack? A baaanana 5. What’s a French sheep’s favorite holiday? Baastille Day 6. What do you…

Leader Guide ESV, Unit 11, Session 6 © 2019 LifeWay Christian Resources. Permission granted to reproduce and distribute within the license agreement with purchaser. Edited by Rev. Lex DeLong, M.A., Sept. 2022. Summary and Goal In this final session from the life of King David, we turn our attention to…

John 10:11 (ESV) — 11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. “Jesus gave sight to a man who had never seen, a superlative gift to one bereft of hope. In response, the Pharisees are angry…

Illustration ABIDING A DINNER plate left out overnight will be hard to clean in the morning. An alternative to scrubbing is soaking the dish in hot water and dishwashing liquid. Letting a dish abide in the solution will allow a hard cleaning job to become a lot easier. This is what abiding does for Christians.…

It has been an interesting week in the Couch household. Last Saturday, my wife brought our new puppy Charlie home from Florida. I was about 3 or 4 years old when the only dog our family ever had passed away, so I have no idea what to do with a dog. People said, “It’s like having a newborn baby,” and…

Sermon Series The 7 “I AM” sayings of Jesus in John’s Gospel – Good Shepherd. John 10:11 -18 . Main Preaching Theme: When we make our relationship with the shepherd central, we will find safety, salvation & unity. Main Preaching intention: I believe that the congregation will be challenged to put aside…

God is the “I Am” Good afternoon! Thank you for coming to the service this afternoon. We read in Exodus 3:13–15 (LSB) [That at the burning bush] Moses said to God, “Behold, I am about to come to the sons of Israel, and I will say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you.’ And they will say…

Four Statements: Jesus is God! Jesus knows you! Jesus died for you! You can know God! 1 The word of the Lord came to me: 2 “Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel; prophesy, and say to them, even to the shepherds, Thus says the Lord God : Ah, shepherds of Israel who have been feeding yourselves!…

Exegetical & Homiletic Point: Jesus is the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for the Sheep Intro Kids: What makes a great cow or sheep farmer? Recap John showing us why we should believe in Jesus Healed a man bron blind on the Sabbath The Pharisees did not like that! (Pharisees a sect of strict religious…

Imagine that you’ve been waiting for something to happen for a very long time, something great, something exciting. When it finally happens, how do you feel? Maybe you’ve been waiting for test results and they come back with a good report, maybe it’s a repayment for a loan you gave years before. Whatever…

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate…

1. The manger was his bed . And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. (1) A. The manger is a picture of Christ’s rejection . There…

Have you ever known someone whose disposition transcended life’s chaos? Someone who possessed a calm composure no matter the conditions around them? Life’s circumstances didn’t dictate how they reacted to difficult situations. What they knew and how they lived came from within... “Jim and Joanna knew…

The eye’s of a person must be given not only light, but sight in order to see. In Chapter 9 of the Gospel according to John, we read about a man who was born with physical blindness. His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he would be born blind?” The answer was, “neither…

We all know that Jesus Christ was born over 2000 years ago in a lowly stable... the first ones that his birth was announced to where shepherds. Jesus very well could have had real life shepherding experience…though he was know as a carpenters son, he came from a long line of shepherds. whether he did…

SHEPHERDS THAT NIGHT… it was shepherds that God chose to announce His Son’s birth to! TODAY: is the first in a three part series I have titled, “A Christmas Focus… shepherds, sheep, & THE LAMB! We will consider several things as we embark on this study... We will look at God as our Shepherd We will consider…

God Gives - We Receive On A Night Like No Other You have heard over and over again how this goes. It’s part of our faith in God working miracles for mankind that we know the story so well. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called…

– I am the Good Shepherd / I am the Door. John 10:1-21 A really good Black Forest Chateau Cake is a wondrous thing. Layer upon layer of chocolate cake interspersed with layers of cream and jam and chocolate sauce, topped with layers of dark chocolate. When you indulge slowly in a really good multilayer…

The Pharisees tried to demonize Jesus. Others had claimed to be the Messiah or a strong leader who then sold out their own people, or they failed in their efforts. When the people were left unprotected, they were attacked or dominated by others. Many had been teaching the people to compromise on many…

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Order of Service Welcome Hymn - 1228 - You’re the word of God the Father Psalm Reading Be pleased, O Lord , to deliver me! O Lord , make haste to help me! Let those be put to shame and disappointed altogether who seek to snatch away my life; let those be turned back and brought to dishonor who delight…