Sermon Title: The Cast Sheep

Scripture Reference: Psalm 42 NKJV

1. Sheep weren't made to _________________heavy loads/burdens

• Psalm 55:22 - Cast your burdens on the Lord, and He will sustain you.
• Matthew 11:29 - take my yoke upon and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.

1. Sheep can’t __________________ themselves.

• Psalm 94:22 The Lord is my defense and my God is the rock of my refuge.
• Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, and very present help in trouble.
• Proverbs 18:10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous man runs into it and is sage.

1. Sheep have ______________________ finding the right way.

• Psalm 5:8 lead O'Lord.
• Proverbs 3:5-6 trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding: in all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your path.
• Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

1. Sheep need a ______________________.

• Sheep need a constant overseer.
• Sheep need a shepherd whose work is to care for them.
• They need someone to protect, defend, lead, guide, and provide for them at all times.
• Then we are His flock, we know His Voice.