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Introduction The Philippian church was a generous and loving church. They cared for Paul and others well. They gave much money and service for the Lord. They were committed. Paul had told them about his sufferings and that they would suffer too. That death was coming but it is okay because you will be…

Shepherds of the time A shepherd knew his sheep and the sheep knew him and his voice; even if mixed with other sheep. They would not follow another person, shepherd. They would lead not force. A shepherd who was a hireling (hired hand): One who is hired by the shepherd or someone to look over someone…

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…

Such Great Love One of the dangers for any preacher is that when we preach we are limited by time and space, and are not able to share all that we might want to impart to our hearers. When we preach from Scripture we are preaching from God’s Word and yet all of God’s Word has a context. The same is true…

I wanted to come up with some kind of “funny story” — maybe a joke — some kind of “clever story” to get today started, but.... You see… I can’t help but think about what today means… Today is the day we celebrate our “Freedom” as Americans… We shoot fireworks… we cook out… we come together with friends…

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…

The challenge we always have with texts in or around the High celebrations of the church, such as Christmas and Easter is their familiarity. One could easily find a text in say Habakkuk, or perhaps Revelation with which most of you would be unfamiliar. Still, the challenge for all of us is to be listening…

Following the example of Jesus, The Good Shepherd - what are we willing to lay down so that others might live?

Secular - (Previous Video) Historical/Cultural Context - The book of James was written by the half-brother of Jesus. The Son of Joseph and Mary. Written in the early 40s. He wrote to primarily Jews who were Christians, as at this time it was so early in the spread of Christianity that it had not been…

John 10:22–30 (ESV) — 22 At that time the Feast of Dedication took place at Jerusalem. It was winter, 23 and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the colonnade of Solomon. 24 So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.”…

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…

Please grab your copy of God’s Word and turn to John 10 . We are continuing our current sermon series entitled “I AM” in which we have been studying various passages from John’s Gospel with the intention of fixing our eyes upon the person and the work of Jesus Christ.so that we might know Him, love Him,…

Introduction Main Point Message The Good Shepherd 10 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. 11 “I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. 12 “He who is a hired hand, and not a shepherd, who is not…

Today we will be warping up our study in John 10 . This two-week series focuses on the goodness and faithfulness of God and reminds us that we can be assured that God is taking care of us during times such as these. So if you have your bible turn to John 10:7-18 if not you can follow a long on the screen…

Welcome Good morning everyone! Today we are sidestepping the the narrative of the Gospel Story, just briefly, to look at a Psalm together. We have been reading about David and as a way to continue that, we are going to look at Psalm 23 , a Psalm that David likely wrote and is perhaps the best known Psalm.…

The Departure and the command Has something bad ever led to something good? We are in the midst of passion week, actually the last night of Jesus earthly life before his being handed over. He has been anointed for His death His triumphal entry Jesus foretells his death, and manner of His death Jesus…

I Am The Good Shepherd Jesus continues with the shepherd / sheep parables so far Jesus has claimed to be God, He has sheep, they know Him and He knows them he is the shepherd of psalm 23 that the pastors of Jerusalem are thieves and robbers who only care about themselves Jesus again claims the is God,…

I. Work Is Profitable 23 In all labor there is profit, But mere talk leads only to poverty. 4 Where no oxen are, the manger is clean, But much revenue comes by the strength of the ox. 7 With good will render service, as to the Lord, and not to men, II. Work Provides Food 11 He who tills his land will…

Introduction Many (if not all) of us will enjoy what we call a ‘Thanksgiving Meal’ this Thursday. Today I want to examine the Biblical meal of Thanksgiving It’s my desire that as we look in this book today that we see two things: I pray that we see Jesus. What you must understand is that the OT wasn’t…

Introduction It is not every year that we get to have church on New Year’s Eve. This time of the year, we prepare to turn the calendar and begin a new chapter. We can debate the merits and philosophy behind this phenomenon, but at the end of the day, it is something that do experience…just maybe to varying…

1 So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: 2 shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful…

1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him…

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…

Two weeks ago we talked about “What is a Christian?” 1. A Christian is someone who hears the Good News of Jesus Christ. 2. Believes this Good News. 3. Repents and turns from where they are going and turns to the Lord. 4. And that someone becomes a disciple. Last week we answered the question, using scripture,…