Sermons on Apple Of Gods Eye:

Meaning Of Motherhood

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 11, 2013

God's plan for mothers is more than meets the eye. Let's look at two purposes of motherhood that God has made plain in His word.

Today is Mother’s day, 2013. Let me show you a couple of slides that depict motherhood a bit. Slides: 1. Four generations of women 2. A mother and baby 3. Psalm 131 4. Mom with shouting son 5. Mom and finger pointing daughter 6. Mom pointing finger at teenage son 7. Mom and dad arguing ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Blind Man Who Could See"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 24, 2003

Seven things that Blind Bartimaeus could see with his spiritual eyes that others could not see with their physical eyes.

Test: Mark 10:46-52 “The blind man who could see” Introduction: Jesus was with his entourage heading to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover. Everyone crowded around the divine “teacher” to hear what this holy Rabbi had to say. Only blind Bartimaeus seemed to “see” the significance of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52, Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Tomb Is Empty

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Apr 2, 2002

Because Jesus rose from the dead – so will we. We can look our ancient enemy death, straight in the eye and say, I’m not scared of you.Christians don’t stay in their tombs when they die. Neither are they meant to live in tombs while they are alive.

Easter 31/03/02 The Tomb is Empty - Matt. 28:1-10 Chris Jordan Tombs, graves, cemeteries, burial places Every town in Australia – from major cities to your average one horse – 4 pub outback town They call them the dead center of town In my family, we have a running joke that when we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Living Hope Series

Contributed by Travis Duncan on Apr 21, 2018

Despite our retched sinning and our vile conditions God showed us compassion! The word of God stated; “He has begotten us again”…

Living Hope 1st Peter 1:1-12 Read 1st Peter 1:1-3 How many can agree today that our salvation is grounded in God’s Mercy! Romans 5:8 says; In that while we were yet sinners CHRIST died for us! Despite our retched sinning and our vile conditions God showed us compassion! The word of God stated; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Woke Culture And The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 22, 2021

The emergence of "woke" culture and personalities is a bigger threat to humanity than the Chinese coronavirus.

4th Sunday of Easter 2021 There’s a long tradition of reading the Word of God centered around Jesus as a shepherd, especially this Sunday. Part of that is that sheep without a shepherd are pathetic. They fall into pits, are hunted down by wolves and coyotes and wail pathetically until someone ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:2-4, John 10:11-18, 1 John 3:1-2, Acts 4:8-12

Denomination: Catholic

For The Christian, Heaven Is Home, This World Is Not.

Contributed by Clive Broadbent on Sep 21, 2017

'Live a Christian life’ because “the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous” ‘Live a Christian life’ because it brings others to God ‘Live a Christian life’ because heaven is home and this world is not

God is looking out for us My Grandpa was an international crown green bowler. You know, the game played by people in flat caps, with funny shaped balls, on beautifully manicured lawns. My Grandpa played for … Scotland. I remember a display cabinet sitting proudly in the corner of his lounge, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-12

Acquaint Thyself With The Lord

Contributed by Cletus Blamo on Jan 30, 2017

This is my focus, at the early beginning of this year the Lord open up my eyes to see an error done by many, "keep doing the same thing over and over and want a different result-ignorance. So he gives me these sermon to change their orientation n approach

Theme: Acquaint thyself with the Lord Text: Job 22:21; Isa 48:17 The word aquaintance means to know or get familiar with something or somebody. Phil 3:10..Paul illustrates how vital knowledge of the Lord is to a believer. Knowledge is power but detrimental in the hands or mind of the wrong ...read more

Scripture: Job 4:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Know God And Be Known By God.

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 7, 2006

This sermon challenges listeners to ask themselves whether they know God and whether they are known by him

Matthew 7:15-23 I wonder if you have ever heard this said: “God is love; and because God is love every single person on this planet will have a resting place in heaven. God will welcome all people into heaven because he is love. God will not turn anyone away from the gates of heaven; because God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Anglican

Almost Drowned By Life’s Distractions

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Apr 27, 2013

One of the worst and most serious of all life’s distractions is our fears which may momentarily cause us to take our eyes off of Jesus.

"But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me." INTRODUCTION Here’s a scenario I would like for you to consider, you just left the doctor’s office and was given a list of foods to avoid and then you go to a family dinner only to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:30

Denomination: Baptist

Chariots Of Fire Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 19, 2023

Elisha saw what his servant did not see. That God’s army was there. Elisha had the eyes to see the chariots of fire that surrounded them.

The way you see things makes a big difference. Do you see the glass half empty or half full. You know the story of two shoe salesman that went to a primitive tribe to sell them shoes. One of them says that they are all barefoot. No one will be interested in shoes. The other salesman says they are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When... Things Go Wrong Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Aug 8, 2002

Life is an ever changing mix of good times, and bad times, and in the mix we take our eyes off of God. This series will show you how to keep our eyes on God no matter what is going on.

What to Do When… part 2 “When things go wrong” Story – the summer before my sophomore year we had a really big summer camp planned up in the mountains of Tennessee. We were supposed to have repelling, mountain climbing, mountain bike riding, nature walks, and a lot of other cool things. I had ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:7-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Anointing Oil

Contributed by Hans Manaka on Oct 11, 2014

Most of people today put their eyes on the symbols rather than principles. This sermon is meant to help people understand the true source of God's power in their lives.

Exodus 30:25-38, Leviticus 18:8, 21:10 - 25 1. The anointing oil is the symbol of God's protection, blessing, and empowerment. 2. In the old testament the anointing oil Is dedicated to sanctify the tent of the meeting which was the house of God, furnitures, utensils of the Temple, the priests, ...read more

Denomination: *other

Loving Jesus Is To Hear, Understand, Retain In Our Heart And Do God’s Words

Contributed by David Leach on Jun 1, 2014

The world looks for God with the natural eye, but cannot find Him that way. The genuine Christian looks for God with his heart and always finds Him.

John 14:21-24 (Jesus) He who has My commandments (retains my words in his heart) and keeps them (by the power of My Spirit, which he has received and submits to, he obeys my words – Ezekiel 36:27), it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Art In The Heavens Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 28, 2023

As we unpack these 5 words from the Lord's Prayer we will see the great truths that: God is great, God is near, and that there is always more going on than our mere eyes can see.

Who Art In The Heavens Matthew 6:9 Dismiss Grove KIDZ MGCC 2000 years ago… While doing life with Jesus, His guys saw Jesus do something that really blew them away! NOW – at first glance it is not what we would think it would be… UNDERSTAND – it was not the walking on water, the opening of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Keys To Greatness

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Nov 22, 2004

Greatness is not a promise, it is a covenant. God has destined every beliiever to be great, you inclusive. This sermons opens your eyes to the keys that unlock greatness. God bless you as you read through and apply these principles.

THE KEYS TO GREATNESS The kingdom of God is principle based. The blessings of God are kept a secret from everybody. They are concealed and it takes people with insight to find them out. “For unto you it is given to know the secrets of the kingdom of God” Luke 8:10 “It is the glory of God to ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2

Denomination: Pentecostal