I Am the Good Shepherd, Follow Me

September 27, 2006
John 10:9-11
Dr. Roger Ferguson, Sr. Pastor

Theme: Jesus asserted His equality with God with seven "I Am" statements. Today Christ reminds us He is the Great Shepherd and we are to follow Him. Following after any other teaching leads to frustration. Following Christ is joy. Who are you following?

I. Jesus is the Good Shepherd who cares for the sheep. (John 10:9)

1. Jesus leads and we follow Him.

2. Jesus feeds and we are strengthened.

II. The sheep are content when we manage the Shepherd's resources well.

1. The tithe is the training wheels of a Christian.

"Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this, says the Lord Almighty and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it."
Malachi 3:10

2. Generous giving is the thunder that follows the lightning of God's grace.
(I Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19)

III. The Good Shepherd gave His life for you.
(John 10:11)

Make it practical!

1. Have you asked Jesus to forgive your sin and lead your life"
2. Examine your financial life and make the changes the Good Shepherd wants you to make.