Sermons on Blinded Eyes:

The Master Carpenter

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 24, 2022

I would like to draw your attention to the section of the Bible that tells us that Jesus was a carpenter. We do not hear many sermons highlighting this part of the Lord’s life.

However, most of Christ’s adult life on earth was spent as a carpenter. We read about the last three-and-a half years Jesus spent on earth in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. In their accounts we read that He went everywhere preaching, teaching, and doing miracles. In those three-and-a-half years ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Romans Chapter 3 Verses 1-8 - Messages In Romans – God Remains Faithful; Good Does Not Come From Evil Message 8 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 7, 2023

Paul sets out the case that the Jew had advantages but failed. Promises to Abraham looked at. Then he answers those who claim sin helps promote the character of God. The righteousness of God is set against man’s sin. Does good come out of evil?

ROMANS CHAPTER 3 VERSES 1-8 - MESSAGES IN ROMANS – GOD REMAINS FAITHFUL; GOOD DOES NOT COME FROM EVIL MESSAGE 8 [PART A]. INTRODUCING THE GREAT THEME OF THE CHAPTER {{Romans 3:1 “THEN what advantage has the Jew, or what is the benefit of circumcision? Romans 3:2 Great in every respect. First ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-2, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Romans 3:3-4, Genesis 12:1-2, Genesis 12:7, Genesis 13:14-16, Genesis 15:18, Genesis 16:16, Psalm 116:11, Psalm 51:6, Romans 3:5-6, Romans 3:7-8, Isaiah 5:20-21, Hebrews 9:27, Revelation 20:12-13, 1 Corinthians 3:12-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Visitations - Gabriel's Announcements Of Impossible Births

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Dec 24, 2025

This Christmas. God specializes in turning your impossible situations into testimonies of His power. Today, we explore two divine visitations that changed everything forever.

TWO VISITATIONS GABRIEL'S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF IMPOSSIBLE BIRTHS LUKE 1:11-38 INTRODUCTION: WHEN GOD SHOWS UP IN YOUR WILDERNESS Church, let me take you back to Genesis 21:16. Hagar, a slave woman, ran into the wilderness (Genesis 16:6-8). She carried nothing but despair and a dying child. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15, Genesis 15:5, Genesis 16:6-8, Genesis 16:13, Genesis 21:15-16, Genesis 21:19, Exodus 14:21, Joshua 6:20, 2 Samuel 7:12-16, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 55:11, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Ezekiel 36:26, Daniel 3:25, Daniel 6:22, Daniel 7:14, Matthew 1:18-19, Matthew 1:23, Matthew 3:11, Matthew 27:52-53, Matthew 28:2, Luke 1:5, Luke 1:7, Luke 1:11, Luke 1:13-17, Luke 1:18, Luke 1:19-20, Luke 1:24, Luke 1:26, Luke 1:27, Luke 1:28, Luke 1:29, Luke 1:30-33, Luke 1:34, Luke 1:35, Luke 1:36, Luke 1:37, Luke 1:38, Luke 1:46-55, Luke 1:67-79, John 14:6, Romans 4:19, 1 Corinthians 1:27-28, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Philippians 2:9, Hebrews 4:16, Hebrews 11:11, Deuteronomy 22:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Carry On The Work Of God's Church! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 16, 2017

How can we carry on the work of God's church today? 1. By preaching God’s Word (vs. 9-13, 25). 2. By the presence of God's Spirit (vs. 14-17). 3. By standing against the poison of sin (vs. 18-23). 4. By praying for the lost (vs. 22-24).

Carry on the Work of God's Church! Acts 8:9-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 29, 2013 BACKGROUND: *As we continue to explore Acts 8, remember that the chapter began with a great travesty and tragedy for God's church: Stephen the deacon was stoned to death for boldly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

Getting To Know Jesus, #6 - Miracles Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Mar 10, 2010

I believe a miracle is when God, Who is always active in this world, does something that is out of the ordinary pattern of His creation and is truly extraordinary.

Getting to Know Jesus Series, #6 – Miracles March 7, 2010 John 2:1-11 (New International Version) 1On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus' mother was there, 2and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3When the wine was gone, Jesus' mother ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Cruise Control

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 28, 2006

This was a message that was preached for a baby dedication. It emphasizes the important role of a father not being absent in his responsibility.

The Danger of Cruise Control 1 Samuel 2:12 KJV Now the sons of Eli were sons of Belial; they knew not the LORD. I. INTRODUCTION -- CRUISE CONTOL A. In Cars -I learned something a few months ago about cruise control that I did not know. I was looking through the owner’s manual of my car ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The New Commission (Updated) Pentecost Sunday June 8, 2025

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 17, 2021

In today’s text Jesus is talking to His disciples about what will happen in the future. In fact, John 14 -17 is what some refer to as the “Farewell Discourse”. Jesus is talking to them about the connection to obedience and love and how that will be important in their work as disciples.

John 14:15 – 21 (NRSV)   15 “If you love me, you will keep[a] my commandments. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate,[b] to be with you forever. 17 This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Mary Did Know

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Dec 6, 2023

Gabriel appears to Mary with news about the birth of Christ

Mary Did Know Luke 1:26-38 Good morning. Think about the song we just sang, “Mary, did you know?”. Mary, did you know that your baby boy would one day walk on water? Mary, did you know that your baby boy would save our sons and daughters? Did you know that your baby boy has come to make you new? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gospel According To Carol Christmas Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 12, 2018

We need to receive the gift of Jesus and be the gift of Jesus to others because this is the best Christmas gift you can give Jesus for His birthday!

A Christmas Carol – A Carole Christmas Story! Thesis: We need to receive the gift of Jesus and be the gift of Jesus to others because this is the best Christmas gift you can give Jesus for His birthday! Introduction: Summary of Play: Tonight, we have been enlightened, we have been blessed as we ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Mark 8:36, John 7:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A View From The Finish Line - Part 2

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Feb 2, 2003

A retirement home resident asked some children who were touring the home if they had any questions. “Yes,” one girl said. “How old are you?” “I’m 98,” she replied proudly. Clearly impressed, the child’s eyes grew wide with wonder. “Did you start at one?”

SERMONIC / WORSHIP THEME Opening Statement: A retirement home resident asked some children who were touring the home if they had any questions. “Yes,” one girl said. “How old are you?” “I’m 98,” she replied proudly. Clearly impressed, the child’s eyes grew wide with wonder. “Did you start at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Have You Seen Him

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 30, 2009

Are you open to Jesus? Have you opened your eyes, your mind, your home, and your heart? Jesus wants to share your home and your life with Him. He provides the bread of life to all who invite Him in. Invite Jesus into every part of your life and He will

Have you seen Him? Luke 24:1-49 Have you ever walked along beside someone in a mall or on a street or maybe it happened to you in school when you started talking and carrying on a conversation then turned to find no one there listening. Even worse you turn and find some stranger beside you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-49

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do You See? Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009

When we look through the eyes of God at the people around us, we don’t see the surface. We don’t see the socially acceptable or expected. We don’t see just the past and the mistakes. We see a lost child of God, and we see an opportunity to share a stor

Do You See? Breaking Boundaries 4 Feb 8, 2009 Luke 7:36-50 Intro: Charlie chaplin face illusion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_vtZXELRK8&eurl=http://www.moillusions.com/2006/06/charlie-chaplin-hollow-face-illusion.html&feature=player_embedded The British guy narrating the clip makes a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

God's Watchful Care Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Apr 15, 2011

What comes to mind when you think about the eyes of God? Do you envision Him looking down upon a fallen world as portrayed in The Great Gatsby? Do you see Him turning his back on us and not looking at all? Or do you picture Him as an eternal loving Father

Sermon Notes “God’s Watchful Care” Deuteronomy 11:12 (Third in the series Power in the Blood) NOTE: This message has four points. Point 2 comes from Pat Damiani’s “When Jesus Calls My Name” on www.sermoncentral.com Introduction: What comes to mind when you ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Meeting Place Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Nov 8, 2011

“He who once gave His blood for us will surely, every moment, impart its effectiveness. Trust Him to do this. Trust Him to open your eyes and to give you a deeper spiritual insight. Trust Him to teach you to think about the blood as God thinks about it

Title: The Bloodline of a Champion – 3 “God’s Meeting Place” Text: I Peter 1:18-20 “He who once gave His blood for us will surely, every moment, impart its effectiveness. Trust Him to do this. Trust Him to open your eyes and to give you a deeper ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Resting In Jesus

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 13, 2023

Did you read something new in God’s Word? Familiar with new eyes? Something you didn’t understand and reach out to someone help you understand? It’s been several weeks since we have played Scriptural Gymnastics, so I figured we are due!

Today’s key verse found in Matthew 11:28-30, and we’ll get there eventually! The title of today’s message is RESTING IN JESUS. We first see the English word rest in Genesis 2:2: • And on the seventh day God ended His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30