Podcasts about good shepherd john

Pastor Brandon Bellomo 5/24/26

Service from Christian Bible Church in Cissna Park, Illinois.Pastor: Steve HallGuest Speaker: Ethnos3601) Jesus is the door2) Jesus is the shepherd3) Jesus is the seeker

In this message, Pastor Carl explores the profound intimacy of Jesus' declaration, "I am the good shepherd," emphasizing that true life is found not in mere information, but in a relationship defined by listening and positioning. Drawing a contrast between modern industrial farming and the personal, protective nature of Middle Eastern shepherding, the sermon highlights how the sheep's safety and provision are entirely dependent on their ability to recognize and respond to the shepherd's unique voice. He challenges the congregation to consider how the noise and hurry of modern life often crowd out the Good Shepherd's whispers, suggesting that our ability to hear God is directly linked to how we position ourselves through scripture, silence, and a willingness to obey. Ultimately, the message finds its heart in the staggering truth that the Shepherd knows each person by name and has already demonstrated his ultimate love by laying down his life in their place, inviting everyone to move beyond spiritual dullness into the abundant life he provides.Referenced Scriptures:John 10:1–18 (The Parable of the Good Shepherd)John 20:31 (Purpose of John's Gospel)Psalm 23 (The Lord is My Shepherd)John 1:1 (The Word was God)John 1:9 (The True Light)Romans 5:6–8 (Christ Died for the Ungodly)

What makes a shepherd good and why is Jesus our good shepherd? Explore with us how Jesus actively seeks us, guides us and provides for us as the ultimate shepherd for humanity.

Preacher: Russell Horner

Color: White Old Testament: Ezekiel 34:11–16 Psalm: Psalm 23; antiphon: v. 6 Epistle: 1 Peter 2:21–25 Gospel: John 10:11–16 Introit: Psalm 33:1, 18–20; antiphon: vv. 5b, 6a Verse: Luke 24:35b; John 10:14 The Good Shepherd Cares for His Sheep   Our Lord Jesus is the Good Shepherd (John 10:11–16). He is not like the hireling, who cares nothing for the sheep and only for himself, who flees when he sees the wolf coming. Rather, Jesus is the Good Shepherd who seeks out His scattered sheep to deliver them (Ezek. 34:11–16). He gathers them and feeds them in rich pasture. He binds up the broken and strengthens the sick. He lays down His life for wandering and wayward sheep. On the cross, Christ bore in His body the attacks of the predators of sin and death and the devil for you that you might be saved. He now lives to restore your soul in the still waters of baptism, to lead you in the paths of righteousness by the voice of His Gospel, to prepare the table of His holy supper before you, that you may dwell in the house of the Lord forever (Psalm 23). “For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls” (1 Peter 2:25). Lectionary summary © 2021 The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Used by permission. http://lcms.org/worship

May 3, 2026

Rector Amy Winkle preaches from John 10 on how Jesus as the good shepherd protects, knows, and reconciles the sheep of his flock.

Ps. Kesavan Balasingham

April 26, 2026 Jesus doesn't just offer advice for life, He offers Himself as the Door and the Good Shepherd. In a world full of competing voices, false promises, and anxious fears, we need to ask ourselves one powerful question: whose voice am I following? Christ leads, protects, and lays down His life so we can experience the freedom, security, and fullness our souls are searching for. About this Sermon Series: What if the God you've heard about is more personal, more present, and more powerful than you've experienced? In this 6-week series, we'll explore the “I AM” statements found throughout Scripture—words God uses to reveal His character, His heart, and His invitation into relationship. These statements aren't just descriptions—they're declarations of who God is for us. He is not distant or abstract. He is near, knowable, and actively at work in our lives. Each week, we'll uncover a different aspect of His identity: the Bread that satisfies, the Light that reveals, the Shepherd who leads, the Resurrection who brings life, the Way who guides, and the Vine who sustains. Along the way, we'll wrestle with what it means to move beyond knowing about God to truly knowing Him—personally, deeply, and authentically. This series is an invitation to trade shallow familiarity for real intimacy… to encounter the living God, not as a concept, but as a Person.

Without the resurrection of Jesus, I would have to choose my own direction in life. I would be terrible at it, because, like a sheep, I can generally see only what's in front of me at the moment, and I get myself into trouble. It is especially difficult for me to look far into my future as planned by Jesus. If he had not risen from the dead, I would be on my own. But he lives, and it makes a difference. I have the reliable direction of the Good Shepherd. He feeds us with his Word. He protects us from the roaring lion, Satan. He is leading us into the green pastures of eternal life. For centuries, the Church has observed this Fourth Sunday of Easter to celebrate that Jesus lives to be our Good Shepherd.Support the showMessages from the King is produced by King of Kings Lutheran Church in Maitland, FL.To find out more about King of Kings...Please visit VisitKoK.comLike us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/visitkok)Email us @ info@visitkok.comRemember your Savior Jesus loves you! May he bless you with his grace!

April 23, 2026

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd sacrifices his life for the sheep.” (John 10:11 NLT-SE)

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd sacrifices his life for the sheep.” (John 10:11 NLT-SE)

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd sacrifices his life for the sheep.” (John 10:11 NLT-SE)

Service: Third Sunday of Easter, April 19, 2026Preacher: Rev. David BuchsLocation: Grace Lutheran Church, Little Rock, Arkansas 

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd sacrifices his life for the sheep.” (John 10:11 NLT-SE)

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd sacrifices his life for the sheep.” (John 10:11 NLT-SE)

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd sacrifices his life for the sheep.” (John 10:11 NLT-SE)

Misercordias Domini, The Third Sunday of Easter 19-April-2026 Sermon Text: John 10:11-16 Sermon Theme: Your Living Good Shepherd! I. He Will Never Leave Your Nor Forsake You! (Vs.11-13). II. He Knows Your Sin Freeing You To New Life In Him!(Vs.14-16) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Pastor Jerril Wyler | John Series (AM)

The Promised, Good Shepherd | John 10:1-18Believe & Live: Learning to Love God With All My Heart from the Gospel of JohnThe Gospel of John reveals Jesus so that we might believe and have life to the full. As we encounter Christ, our hearts are renewed to receive His grace, trust Him fully, and live in wholehearted response to His love, mission, and glory. Let's learn and embrace Jesus' definition of life together.Speaker: Patrick Kim

Knowing The Voice of The Good Shepherd John 10:1-5, 27 To support this ministry and help us continue to transform lives around the world, please visit: http://bit.ly/2RHdunnYou're listening to Pastor Chrys Johnson, senior pastor at Harvest Intercontinental Church-Olney, MD. Learn more about Harvesters Olney at www.harvestersolney.org

Who Do You Say That I Am: I Am the Good Shepherd

In this fourth meditation of our Lenten series, I AM: A Lenten Journey with Jesus, we slow down with Jesus’s words in John 10:11–15:“I am the good shepherd.” These words come right after last week’s meditation. Jesus is still addressing people who were confused about who they could trust—people who had felt overlooked, misled, or poorly cared for by spiritual leaders. Into that confusion, Jesus deepens the image He has already given. Jesus contrasts Himself with the “hired hand,” someone who may appear present but runs when danger comes. A hired hand does not stay when things become costly. But Jesus makes clear that He is different. He does not abandon the sheep. He knows them by name. And He willingly gives His life for their good. This guided Scripture meditation invites you to reflect on where you may be placing your trust—whether in people, systems, or structures that cannot ultimately hold you. Through several slow readings of John 10:11–15, you will be guided to listen, reflect, respond, and rest—allowing the truth of Jesus’s steady, sacrificial care to settle into your heart. Lent reminds us that we are not left to protect ourselves. We are known, loved, and cared for by the Good Shepherd who never runs away. Download your FREE Lent Companion Journal Here I AM: A Lenten Journey with Jesus This journal includes:• Each week’s Scripture passage• Reflection prompts from the meditations• Space to journal, pray, and notice what God is revealing Here are some additional helpful links: Learn more about Jodie:http://www.jodieniznik.com Follow on Instagram:@jodieniznik Follow on Facebook:@JodieGNiznik Join the Monday email newsletter for new meditations, HERE Explore other faith-centered podcasts from LifeAudio:https://www.lifeaudio.com Today’s Scripture John 10:11–15 (NIV) 11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.12 The hired hand is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away.13 The man runs away because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep.14 “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me—15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep.” If you are helped by these meditations, consider sharing them with a friend or leaving a review. Simple acts like these go a long way in supporting this ministry. Thank you for joining me on So Much More.We really do believe Jesus has so much more to say to us—and this is one way we are creating space to listen. Learn more about Every Woman’s Bible today by visiting: https://hubs.la/Q041HkRL0 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

With so many voices competing for our attention—media, culture, success, fear, and even our own inner thoughts—how do we know which voice to trust?In this episode, Pastor Tammy Melchien explores Jesus' powerful words in John 10:1–18, where he declares, “I am the Good Shepherd.” Jesus contrasts his voice with the voices of thieves and hired hands—voices that ultimately steal, abandon, or fail us.But the Good Shepherd does something radically different. He knows us by name, leads us with care, and lays down his life for us.This message invites us to examine the voices shaping our lives and to rediscover the peace that comes from listening to the voice of Jesus.You'll learn:How to discern between trustworthy and misleading voicesWhy common sources of identity—success, money, comparison—can't sustain usWhat it means to follow Jesus as the Good ShepherdA practical prayer practice to help you quiet the noise and hear God's voiceIf you long for clarity, peace, and direction in a noisy world, this episode will help you learn how to recognize and follow the voice of the Shepherd who truly cares for you.

As Christians, we're called to believe in Jesus. But do we believe? What do we believe about him? And more importantly, how does that belief affect our lives? Today, we learn what it means to believe in the Good Shepherd!

Title: The Good ShepherdPreacher: Denny BurkSeries: JohnPassage: John 10:7–21

In the animal kingdom, sheep are considered some of the weakest, helpless, stubborn, and unintelligent animals of them all. Yet the Scriptures often liken humans to sheep who need a Shepherd. But what kind of Shepherd do we need? Left with the wrong shepherd, we are in trouble. However, with the right Shepherd, we are more protected and cared for than we can ever imagine. Today, we meet the kind of shepherd we need most!

John 10:1-21 Tanner Callison March 1, 2026

Almost everyone has an opinion on who Jesus is. Some say he was a brilliant teacher, a great prophet, or an ethical role model. The only problem with these ideas is that Jesus never claimed to be any of those things; instead, he insisted - repeatedly - that he is God. Few people accepted his bold claim - that he was the one true God in flesh - was offensive, and some accepted it, while others turned back and no longer followed him. (John 6:66) All month long in February, The Story Church will explore the audacious claims that Jesus made about himself in His own words. These controversial statements will leave us with two choices: to take him at his word and accept he is God, or to reject his divine identity and dismiss him as a fraud.

In this thirtieth sermon in the series "The Word Become Flesh: Jesus Alive in Us", Pastor Matt Sanders shares a sermon entitled, “The Good Shepherd (John 10:1-21).”Link to Sermon notes and Wednesday Bible Study page: ⁠https://waialaebaptist.org/worshipservices/Join us on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. for a Bible study led by the preaching pastor on the upcoming sermon passage. Attend either in person or via Zoom. Please ⁠contact us⁠ if you would like to receive the Zoom link.Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://waialaebaptist.org/⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/WaialaeBaptistChurch⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/waialaebaptistchurch/⁠YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/c/WaialaeBaptistChurch

For our Ash Wednesday episode, we are reading John 10:1-18 and, I'm not going to lie, wishing we had a lot more experience with sheep herding and sheep folds. We wonder – who are these robbers and thieves climbing over the fence, and what kind of fence is this if robbers and thieves can just skip the gate entirely? What difference does it make that the shepherd walks out ahead of the flock, where he can lead and guide, but can't really keep an eye on the sheep or attune to the surrounding dangers in the same way? What does Jesus mean when he refers to his *own* sheep – might there be sheep in the fold who are not his own? And after talking up all this trust and care and deep connection between the shepherd and his own sheep – whaddya mean the shepherd has other flocks too? It seems like this intimacy is not the gatekeeping kind. 

The power to lay down His life A.  Commitment to do God's will B.  Compassion for others  C.  Courage to suffer, to face separation,  2.   The power to take up His life   A.  He is the Son of God   B.  He lived a sinless life C.  He paid our sin debt 3.   The power to give eternal life  A.  They shall never perish  B.   They shall not be snatched from His hands C. They cannot be charged  D. They cannot be separated 

The Good Shepherd (John 10:1-18)

I Am the Good Shepherd | John 10:1–18 Shepherds feel like an ancient image—until Jesus chooses that metaphor to explain who He is and how He loves us. In this message by Preaching Minister Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D. from John 10, we explore why Jesus calls Himself the Good Shepherd, why sheep actually need one (yes, that includes us), and why His voice—not volume, fear, or self-reliance—is what truly leads us home. This sermon reflects on wandering hearts, familiar ditches, anxious souls, and a Shepherd who doesn't walk away when it gets costly. At the cross, Jesus doesn't die as a victim—He steps between the wolf and the flock. If you're weary, distracted, or tired of trying to be your own guide, this message is for you. The Shepherd is still calling—and His voice is steady, familiar, and good.Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

In video 15 of our series in John's Gospel, we discuss Jesus's claim to be the good shepherd. He knows His sheep and lays down His life for them.

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: Jesus is the only door to walk through and shepherd to follow.Jesus is the door for the sheep.Jesus is the door for anyone who enters.Jesus is the door for eternal life.Jesus is the door for abundant life.Jesus is the good shepherd who lays down his life.Jesus is the good shepherd who knows his sheep.Jesus is the good shepherd who died for future sheep.Jesus is the good shepherd who died to live.

Rev. Clay Wooten

Jesus is no hired hand, but the Shepherd who fought for us to the death. Pastor Nate Harlan preaches. Listen above or download the audio file here. Photo by Em bé khóc nhè on Unsplash The post The Good Shepherd — John 10:7–21  first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church.

November 30, 2025 - Sunday AM Bible Class   This episode is the final class of the quarter and a wrap-up of a multi-week study of the Gospel of John, focusing on the remaining "I AM" statements. The instructor leads the group through extended readings and discussion from John 10, 11, 14, and 15, explores Old Testament echoes (Psalm 23, Ezekiel 34, Jeremiah 23, Isaiah, Micah, Exodus), and highlights John's stated purpose in John 20:30–31: that readers may believe Jesus is the Christ and have life in his name. Topics covered include: "I am the Good Shepherd" (John 10) — Jesus' sacrificial care, contrast with hirelings, intimate knowledge of his sheep, protection and provision; "I am the Resurrection and the Life" (John 11) — power over death, hope beyond the grave, and comfort in loss; "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life" (John 14) — Jesus as exclusive access to the Father, truth as the foundation for the path, and life as the goal; and "I am the True Vine" (John 15) — abiding in Christ, pruning, bearing fruit, and dependence on the vine for spiritual vitality. The class includes interactive dialogue with students, practical applications, and short teaching moments: why Jesus uses Old Testament imagery, how knowing the flock shapes ministry and relationships, the need to follow and bring others into the fold, and how trust in the resurrection eases anxiety about death and loss. Key takeaways: Jesus' "I AM" sayings repeatedly point to his deity and his unique role as shepherd, savior, guide, and life-giver; faith here is presented as trust grounded in signs and witness rather than blind belief; abiding in Christ is essential for fruitfulness and growth; Christian discipleship requires intentional relationship-building (knowing the flock) and witness to others. The instructor also reflects on John's deliberate repetition and selection of signs as a method for deepening faith and encouraging lifelong study. This is a classroom conversation rich with questions, anecdotes (including a youth's perceptive remark and a brief sports anecdote about repetition), and pastoral application intended to help listeners expect thoughtful exposition, biblical connections, and practical steps for following Jesus as the Good Shepherd, the Resurrection, the Way, the Truth, and the Life.   Duration 41:52

I Am the Good Shepherd (John 10:11–18) - Dr. T. J. Betts

Oct. 25 & 26, 2025 - A Good ShepherdPastor Sean StoneJohn 10:1-16 | Study #20251026GUEST

This week Mike explores the reality that Jesus is the Good Shepherd and the Gate for His sheep. Those who know Jesus know and obediently follow his voice.

In Session 4 of The Abundant Spirit-Filled Life, Marian Ellis unpacks how Jesus, our Good Shepherd (John 10:10), invites us into a Spirit-filled, abundant life—where joy and peace show up together like the Holy Spirit's “Wonder Twins.”Marian explains the difference between fleeting happiness and durable, Spirit-born joy, and introduces the biblical concept of shalom—whole-person peace that steadies both your heart and mind. Using Galatians 5, Romans 15:13, Psalm 16, and Philippians 4, Marian shares practical steps to help you: fix your eyes on God, rejoice before you feel it, pray through everything, and guard your thoughts with truth.If anxiety, fear, or control have been stealing your joy, this teaching will help you return to the Source and live the abundant, Spirit-filled life Jesus promised.✨ Support This Redeemed LifeYour gifts help us share the hope of Jesus with women everywhere. Partner with us today:https://thisredeemedlife.org/donate/