Sermons on understanding the flock: showing 16-30 of 117,895

Shepherding God's Flock Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 22, 2011

In the first four verses of 1 Peter 5, Peter discusses the ministry, motives and manner of leading of elders.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a preacher who quit the ministry after 20 years and became a funeral director. 1. When asked why he changed occupations, he said: “I spent 3 years trying to straighten out John, but John is still an alcoholic. Then I spent 6 months trying to straighten ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pastor - Flock - Church

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 16, 2008

A message regarding how the pastor & the flock make up the church, and how the church helps us as Christians. Text, communion meditation, and audio will be at www.sermonlist.com

The story is told of how they used to make the masts for the old sailing ships of the past. They would go into a forest and select a tree that was tall and straight. Then, they would cut all the surrounding trees down, leaving that large tree standing by itself to endure the winds of time for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: *other

The Church: The Flock Of God Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 21, 2019

AN IMAGE THAT IS FREQUENTLY USED TO DESCRIBE CHRIST'S RELATIONSHIP WITH HIS CHURCH IS THAT OF THE SHEPHERD AND THE SHEEP.

THE CHURCH: THE FLOCK OF GOD ACTS 20:25-32 FEBRUARY 10, 2019 AN IMAGE IN THE BIBLE THAT DESCRIBES THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN JESUS AND HIS PEOPLE THAT BRINGS COMFORT TO SO MANY PEOPLE IS THAT OF BEING THE GOOD SHEPHERD. MANY CHURCHS WITH STAINED LASS WINDOWS WILL OFTEN HAVE AT LEAST ONE PICTURING ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Shepherding God's Flock Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 11, 2018

This is a brief summary of the biblical foundations for an effective shepherding ministry.

Introduction This past spring the elders and deacons of this church held a one-day Officers’ Retreat. For several months prior to that retreat the elders and deacons had been reading and discussing a book by Timothy Z. Witmer titled, The Shepherd Leader. The subtitle of that book really describes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Growing The Flock Of Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 24, 2021

In a world hungry for meaning, hungry for joy, hungry for hope, we must share the story of Christ and His Church.

Monday of 4th week of Easter In Palestine, sheep have been for dozens of generations the basis of animal husbandry. Sheep produce milk and wool–they are not used for meat. Sheep are also pretty stupid, so they need shepherds to keep them from getting into trouble and being killed. Every night ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18, John 10:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

One Flock, One Shepherd

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 26, 2021

A sermon for the fourth Sunday of Easter, Year B

April 25, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church John 10:11-18; 1 John 3:16-24 One Flock, One Shepherd Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Once every year we celebrate Good Shepherd Sunday. We hear a passage from John chapter 10 where Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18, 1 John 3:16-24

Denomination: Lutheran

One Flock, One Shepherd

Contributed by Daniel Haas on May 7, 2011

Sometimes the lost sheep do not want to be found

One Flock, One Shepherd - Let's focus on the One Shepherd first and then later on on us, the One Flock Psalm 23 - Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil! - Hymnal of Israel: Trust the Shepherd! - Terror of the 21st century - Even or especially in our ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Congregational

One Flock And One Shepherd

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 13, 2012

We all are one in the Lord Jesus.

ONE FLOCK AND ONE SHEPHERD There is one Master and shepherd for all people. John 10: 16And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:16

Denomination: Baptist

Shepherding Among God's Flock Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014

Living as a Church in a Foreign Land Shepherding Among God's Flock

Living as a Church in a Foreign Land Shepherding Among God's Flock 1 Peter 5:1-4 David Taylor We are in our last mini-series in 1 Peter, “Living as a Church in a Foreign Land,” where Peter describes a life of discipleship together as a church in the midst of pain and suffering. We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Understanding Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jul 1, 2007

Storms are a part of everyone’s life. we can stand unshaken if we are doers of the Word and have understanding of the Word.This is study 4

#4 Standing In the Storm There is a parable in Matt.7 and Luke 6 about two houses. One is built on a rock and another was built on sand. This is a great lesson about the way ALL PEOPLE face storms in life. One house stood while the other fell. This is the way people do when faced with all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Understand This

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 1, 2020

Sermon based on 2 Timothy 3 to help the hearers understand the times in which we are living & how we are to live as Christians.

“UNDERSTAND THIS” 2 Timothy 3 FBCF – 9/30/20 Refresh Jon Daniels INTRO – After what the entire world saw last night in the Presidential debate (& I hesitate to use the word “presidential”), it just continues to become more & more obvious that we are in uncharted, turbulent, troubled, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Peace Beyond Understanding Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 29, 2013

Peace is something we all desire but sometimes have difficulty finding. This sermon unwraps the gift of peace that Jesus left with us so that we can apply this peace to our lives.

As most of you have seen I was featured in the Lincoln Times this week. My picture was on the front page carrying two bags of apples. Debbie and I attended the Apple Festival in Lincolnton on Saturday. The news photographer snapped a picture of me with my two 10 lb. bags of apples and asked for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:30

Denomination: Foursquare

He Shall Feed His Flock

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 2, 2009

Enacted pulpit drama, with props and symbolic actions, as if the preacher were Ezekiel. Immorality and inattention will be judged by God, and until we repent of these we will not flourish.

[Heaving silently, face contorted, head shaking] Immorality and inattention. Immorality and inattention. These things are destroying our people. These things are going to bring God’s judgment on us. I just know it. Immorality and inattention. Selfishness and self-centeredness. Wrong hearts and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

We All Become Shepherds Of The Flock

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 7, 2015

The value of chastity and the witness of a Christian marriage to a depraved culture

Sixteenth Sunday in Course 2015 Ordinary Form “A great throng. . .like sheep without a shepherd.” What a picture for those of us with any experience with cattle or sheep. If you have a good cutting horse, one man or woman can control the behavior of a herd of cows. If you have a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:31-34

Denomination: Catholic

He Shall Feed His Flock

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 23, 2006

Christ Jesus came to feed us with spiritual food; so we may grow to maturity in our faith and bring hope through Him to our world.

Micah 2: 2 – 5 --- He Shall Feed His Flock Intro: A last minute shopper mom was funning furiously from store to store. Suddenly she became aware that the hand of her three year old son was no longer clutched in hers. In a panic, she retraced her steps and found him standing with his nose ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed