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Life as a Shepherd

Sermonette by Bill Onisick

What would it be like to live the life of a shepherd 3,000 years ago in Bethlehem, tending the flocks from pen to pasture?

God, Satan, and David's Numbering of Israel

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

An apparent contradiction exists between I Chronicles 21:1 stating that Satan moved David to take the census while I Samuel 21:1 says that God did.

David Was Ready

Sermonette by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

We need to be preparing ourselves for whatever God has prepared us to do in His Kingdom, preparing for an office, but more importantly preparing in character.

The Heart of a Leader (Part Two)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

We may not be literal shepherds like King David, but we can still have a heart like God's and develop those qualities of leadership that God can use.

The Heart of a Leader (Part One)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

Solomon was blessed in having David as his father and example of leadership. So when Solomon writes about 'the king,' he writes about a subject he knows well.

Parable of the Lost Sheep

Sermonette by Ted E. Bowling

Christ shows His compassion and concern for those who have become distracted and fallen into error, providing an example to us to show mercy to others.

Jehoshaphat

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

After several catastrophes, Jehoshaphat finally became convinced that any decision without God in the picture is patently stupid.

Psalm 23:2

Sermonette by Ronny H. Graham

Reflecting on Philip Keller's book, A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, this message explores the shepherd-sheep relationship as a metaphor for God's care for His people. The shepherd has a critical role in providing conditions for sheep to rest, including freedom from fear, pests, hunger, and social friction within the flock. The …

Psalm 23

Sermonette by Ronny H. Graham

Both David and his descendant, Jesus Christ, demonstrated their dedication in protecting the sheep, even at great personal risk, unlike hirelings, then and now.

Leadership and Covenants (Part One)

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

The contains a detailed record of both good and bad leaders, and it provides a repetitive principle that 'as go the leadership, so goes the nation.'

Leadership and the Covenants (Part One)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

We qualify to lead by internalizing the covenants, not only believing God, but doing what He says, realizing that the covenants are not complicated.

After God's Own Heart

Sermon by Ronny H. Graham

Though David certainly broke all of God's Ten Commandments, he also repented continually, cognizant of the fear of losing God's Holy Spirit.

Psalms: Book Three (Part Four)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Historically and spiritually speaking, the beginning of things set the stage for what comes after.

Knowing Christ (Part 3)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

In taking undue attention off the self, sacrifice (as an act and as a way of life) creates peace, prosperity, cooperation, and most of all, character.

Our Spiritual Career

Sermon by Ryan McClure

God puts everyone in the Body as He sees fit. We should be thankful for the role God is preparing us for rather than try to leapfrog to a higher position like Helel.