17 Sermons Tagged "Shepherd"

The third candle on the Advent wreath which we light is the Shepherds' candle because God first gave the good news of our savior's birth to shepherds. We see the significance in that because Jesus is the shepherd of all Christians, and because the shepherds were average people who would effectively spread the good news to others.

The Apostle Peter's message to slaves, encouraging them to submit to their masters, teaches us how and why we are to bear the injustices that come into our lives.

Christ’s cross puts you in the crucible (a clay pot used for heating metal until it becomes molten), and the crucible (your crosses) removes your dross.

He purchased and won all sheep into his eternal flock. That is comforting for you because you are his little lamb and he has saved you. All credit for salvation belongs to him; he did all of the work. You will arrive safely into Heaven, cleansed by his blood, wearing a robe of righteousness, and there he will eternally pasture you on the waters of life.

We see God's flock in action among the tyrannous wolves of this world, taking care of each individual with unity, focused on the resurrection and grace.

He works unity among his flock, He works our confessions of praise, rejoicing, and hope, and He makes us overflow with joy, peace, and hope.

He is our righteousness, and He gathers us into his kingdom.