Sermons on Brightened Eyes:

Planks, Specks, Pigs, And Pearls Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 13, 2007

Judgment is a common problem that divides people, destroys relationships. Jesus warns us not to judge based on external appearances, while insisting that we are capable of discernment.

Sermon on the Mount - # 10 Judgment and Discernment Text: Matthew 7: 1-6 What does Jesus mean when He says “Do not judge?” To begin to answer those questions one must look closely at the entire content of the Sermon on the Mount. What is the central theme of this discourse? The authentic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In Pursuit Of Peace Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Apr 25, 2006

I am firmly convinced that more than a timeless letter about the gospel of Christ, Paul wrote Romans as an effort to unify a church on its way toward division. Romans 14 is the climax of that effort.

Proclaiming His Majesty Series 2006 In Pursuit of Peace Romans 14:1-23 The other night at worship, my son, John Austin, asked Sheryl, "Mom, why does everybody call daddy, Brother Mitchell?" As Sheryl did her best to explain to him how we are all brothers and sisters in Christ and that we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heal Your Land

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jan 2, 2007

If your land is sick, then you should consider the information found in this sermon to help the healing process.

Is Your Land Sick? Heal your land II Chronicles 7: 14-16 (KJV) 14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 15 Now mine ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Rock And A Hard Place

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Sep 30, 2006

This sermon is for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost and addresses the need we all have to cut off from our lives the things which keep us from a deeper relationship with Christ.

“A Rock and a Hard Place” Sermon on Mark 9:38-50 Pentecost +17-B October 1, 2006 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. 43If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life maimed than to have two hands and to go to hell, to the unquenchable fire. 45And if your foot ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: United Methodist

Purpose For A New Year

Contributed by Gary Snider on Oct 26, 2010

Instead of making resolutions that you will never keep, purpose to serve the Lord!

1 - PURPOSE TO PRAY a - SECRETLY Mat 6:5-6 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. (6) But thou, when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Love

Contributed by Charles Worth on May 16, 2009

Learning to Love as Christ loved.

LOVE Matthew 22:34-40 But when the Pharisees heard that He had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together. Then one of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, and saying, “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?” Jesus said to him, “ ‘You shall love the LORD your God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessed Life #8: The Boomerang Blessing Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 24, 2008

In the last section of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches us three more keys to experiencing the blessed life: The Boomerang Blessing, Prayer and the Goodness of God, and The Highway to Heaven and Hell.

THE BLESSED LIFE #8: THE BOOMERANG BLESSING REVIEW THE BLESSED LIFE SERIES: For the past two months, we have been going through the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7. We have been looking at how God’s desire is that we would experience the blessed life – where we would be happy, supremely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-29

Denomination: *other

Five Ways To Combat Fear Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 7, 2016

Five Ways to Combat Fear

FIVE WAYS TO COMBAT FEAR, WORRY, STRESS PH 4 VS 4-9 Philippians 4:4-9 (NKJV) 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: *other

Do Not Judge?

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 12, 2018

There are many passages of Scripture people use to stop all discussion on truth and morality. The one at the top of the list are the very words of Jesus Christ, “Do not Judge”

Do Not Judge? Overcoming the Intimidation to Be Silenced There are many passages of Scripture people use to stop all discussion on truth and morality. The one at the top of the list are the very words of Jesus Christ, “Do not Judge” (Matthew 7:1; Luke 6:37) which is only a portion of what He said ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1, Luke 6:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Is A Highway Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 25, 2014

Jesus teaches us that life is like a highway and we can choose a road that leads to death and destruction, or a road that leads to life and blessing.

TRANSFORMATION #6: LIFE IS A HIGHWAY REVIEW THE TRANSFORMATION SERIES: For the past two months, we have been going through the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7. We have learned that when we put God’s Word into practice in our lives, we can be transformed. INTRO TO TOPIC: Many people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-29

Denomination: *other

Revelation- The Book Opened Pt2

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 28, 2011

The second of a verse upon verse teaching from the book of Revelation. Make it relate with your own illustrations.

Revelation- the Book Opened Pt2 Revelation 1:12-20 12 Then I turned to see the voice that spoke with me. And having turned I saw seven golden lampstands, 13 and in the midst of the seven lampstands One like the Son of Man, clothed with a garment down to the feet and girded about the chest with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:12-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Misplaced Anger Towards The Servants Of God Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 15, 2012

THE PASSAGE BEFORE US TODAY DEALS WITH A SENSITIVE SUBJECT IN THE LIFE OF A CHURCH AND THE INDIVIDUAL BELIEVER. THE ISSUE IS ANGER, AGAINST GOD DIRECTED TOWARDS HIS SERVANT(S). SO, IN OUR TIME TOGETHER TODAY, I WOULD LIKE TO LOOK AT WHAT CAUSES THIS A

MISPLACED ANGER TOWARDS THE SERVANTS OF GOD ACTS 7:54-8:1 WHEN THEY HEARD THIS, THEY WERE FURIOUS AND GNASHED THEIR TEETH AT HIM. 55 BUT STEPHEN, FULL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, LOOKED UP TO HEAVEN AND SAW THE GLORY OF GOD, AND JESUS STANDING AT THE RIGHT HAND OF GOD. 56 "LOOK," HE SAID, "I SEE HEAVEN ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Treasures In Heaven

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 16, 2020

Laying up treasures in heaven

An Introduction: 1. In Ec 5:10-16, Solomon described the problem with earthly treasures... a. Money and abundance do not truly satisfy b. The abundance of the rich prevent good sleep, and often hurts the owner c. Riches perish through misfortune, and cannot be taken with us ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blind See

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 16, 2020

We often don’t know what we cannot see, because we’ve never seen it. There is a way to gain spiritual sight. What is it? How can we see what we are blind to in our world? Let’s learn what Jesus taught about it in John 9:1-41.

We often don’t know what we cannot see, because we’ve never seen it. There is a way to gain spiritual sight. What is it? How can we see what we are blind to in our world? Let’s learn what Jesus taught about it in John 9:1-41. Fault-Finding John 9:1-5 As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man who ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Listening To?

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Oct 24, 2019

Should the saint be different from the sinner in what they listen to? What are you listening to????? Does it really matter? If no one was listening, what would you listen to? What are you listening to??

WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO???? Should the saint be different from the sinner in what they listen to? What are you listening to????? Does it really matter? If no one was listening, what would you listen to? What are you listening to?? II. THE EARS -- are more than just sensory organs. They are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:31, Matthew 13:19, Romans 10:17

Denomination: Pentecostal