Jesus is the door of the sheep and the shepherd. The sheep listen to the voice of the shepherd as he calls them by name and leads them out to pasture. They will not follow a stranger, as they do not know the stranger's voice. Jesus is also the door for his followers. He knows each person intimately and will help and protect them. He came so that his followers can have an abundant life.

1. I AM
THE DOOR
Pastor Chuck Bernal
March 19, 2017
I tell you the truth: the man who crawls through the fence of the sheep pen, rather
than walking through the door, is a thief or a vandal. The shepherd walks openly
through the entrance. The guard who is posted to protect the sheep opens the door for
the shepherd, and the sheep hear his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads
them out. When all the sheep have been gathered, he walks on ahead of them; and
they follow him because they know his voice. The sheep would not be willing to follow
a stranger; they run because they do not know the voice of a stranger. Jesus explained
a profound truth through this metaphor, but they did not understand His teaching. So
He explained further. I tell you the truth: I am the door of the sheep. All who
approached the sheep before Me came as thieves and robbers, and the sheep did not
listen to their voices. I am the door; whoever enters through Me will be liberated, will
go in and go out, and will find pastures.The thief approaches with malicious intent,
looking to steal, slaughter, and destroy; I came to give life with joy and abundance.
(John 10:1-10 – Voice)
Jesus is the door of ____________________________________________
and ___________________________________________________
The sheep listen to the voice of the shepherd. He calls his own sheep by name and
leads them out.When he brings all his sheep out, he goes ahead of them, and they
follow him because they know his voice. But they will never follow a stranger. They
will run away from him because they don’t know his voice. (John 10:3-5 – NCV)
APPLICATION TO MY LIFE
Look, if you sold a few sparrows, how much money would you get? A copper coin
apiece, perhaps? And yet your Father in heaven knows when those small sparrows fall
to the ground. You, beloved, are worth so much more than a whole flock of sparrows.
God knows everything about you, even the number of hairs on your head. So do not
fear. (Matt. 10:29-31 – Voice)
Jesus is MY door – He knows me ___________________________
Jesus is the door of ____________________________________________
and ___________________________________________________
So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. All
who came before me are thieves and robbers; but the sheep did not heed them. I am
the door; if any one enters by me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find
pasture. (John 10:7-9 – RSV)
APPLICATION TO MY LIFE

2. The Lord has said, “I will never leave you; I will always be by your side.” Because of
this promise, we may boldly say, The Lord is my help— I won’t be afraid of anything.
How can anyone harm me? (Hebrews13:5-6 – Voice)
Do not be afraid—I am with you! I am your God—let nothing terrify you! I will make
you strong and help you; I will protect you and save you.
(Isaiah 41:10 – GNB)
Jesus is MY door – He will help me ___________________________
Jesus is the door of ____________________________________________
and ___________________________________________________
A thief is only there to steal and kill and destroy. I came so they can have real and
eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of.
(John 10:10 - Msg)
APPLICATION TO MY LIFE
I know what I am planning for you,” says the LORD. “I have good plans for you, not
plans to hurt you. I will give you hope and a good future.
(Jeremiah 29:11 – NCV)
You direct me on the path that leads to a beautiful life. As I walk with You, the
pleasures are never-ending, and I know true joy and contentment.
(Psalm 16:11 – Voice)
Work out the salvation that God gave you with a proper sense of awe and
responsibility. For it is God who is at work within you, giving you the will and the
power to achieve hispurpose. (Philippians 2:12-13 – Ph)
Jesus is MY door – He loves me _________________________________
Because the Lord is my Shepherd, I have everything I need! He lets me rest in the meadow
grass and leads me beside the quiet streams. He gives me new strength. He helps me do
what honors him the most. Even when walking through the dark valleyof death I willnot be
afraid, for you are close beside me, guarding, guidingall the way. Youprovide delicious food
for me in the presence of my enemies. You have welcomed me as your guest, blessings
overflow! Your goodness and unfailing kindness shall be with me all of my life, and
afterwardsIwilllive with you forever in your home. (Psalm23 –LB)