Sermons on Brightened Eyes:

The Enduring Legacy Of Bethehem's Baby

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Dec 16, 2001

A PORTRAIT OF CHRIST THROUGH THE EYES OF MICAH THE PROPHET. ESPECIALLY SUITED FOR CHRISTMAS.

THE ENDURING LEGACY OF BETHLEHEM’S BABY MICAH 5:1-5a I. THE IMPORTANCE OF CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS A. There are many Christians who do not feel we should celebrate Christmas -they point to it’s pagan origins and how the early church associated it with the birth of Jesus B. It is important that ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

How Much Is The Church Worth

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 2, 2002

Ephesians presents a picture of the glorious church and her value in the eyes of God.

Ephesians presents to us portraits of the church as the body and bride of Christ as perhaps no other book in the New Testament does. The church is also referred to as the family of believers, and pictured as the army of God fully protected in armor and wielding the mighty sword of the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blind Man Sees!

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

Jesus has the power to open the eyes of the blinded if they will but recognize their blindness and ask.

March 12, 2000 John 9 ¡§Blind man sees!¡¨ INTRODUCTION I want you to do something for me. I want you to close your eyes. Now, imagine yourself going about your daily activities this way. The alarm goes off tomorrow morning, but your sudden blindness does not prevent you from being ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1

Denomination: Baptist

I The Leper

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 15, 2003

This is a first person sermon - through the eyes of the leper that Jesus made whole.

I The Leper Luke 5:12-16 My name isn’t important - no one used it anyway. Leper- That was the only name they knew. This is my story- a lepers story It all started one day as I was getting ready for work. I noticed a small discolored patch on my right arm. I didn’t think much of it at first but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: *other

The Battle For Our Home

Contributed by Andrew Huson on Jul 8, 2004

Designed to open eyes to the enemies attack on our homes and bring a response

Text Judges 6-8 Title: The Battle For The Home Subtitle: Battle Lessons From The Life Of Gideon There is a battle taking place for your home---An all out assault -Your home is in this battle -Ignore it your loosing -Christian homes are loosing battle for marriages/children just like we lost ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Nothing Else Compares"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 30, 2005

Is Christ enough or do we have our eyes on something else?

Philippians 3:4b-14 “Nothing Else Compares” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Philippians was written by Paul from prison as he awaited a trial. Paul had been arrested for preaching, basically, that all a person had to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: United Methodist

John Saw

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 4, 2001

John was a man who had witness these things with his own eyes

John Saw 1 John 1:1-10 John had been there, when Jesus was talking to the Samaritan woman. He was there, when a invalid ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Test Of Success

Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Apr 8, 2008

The key to success, from the eyes of David,the leader of all leaders.

Days of David: The Test of Success 1 Samuel 18:5-16 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday morning, April 6,2008 On Sunday nights, we have been peering into the life of David, the man after God’s own heart who was called to lead the nation of Israel in their most glorious era of history.God had given ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:5-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Messiah Who Cautions His Disciples About Spiritual Blindness Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 11, 2010

God cautions us about taking our eyes off of Him.

A Messiah Who Cautions His Disciples About Spiritual Blindness Text: Matt. 16:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustrations: Most products we purchase have labels warning about improper use. I found a great list of these kinds of warnings. Believe it or not, these are all real. a. A label on a snow sled ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Our Daily Bread Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 27, 2010

God is calling us to live in the present with our eyes fixed on Him.

Living The Lord’s Prayer, Part-4, Mathew 6:6-13 “Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread” Introduction There is a story of a man who tried to weigh a prayer. He owned a little grocery store. It was the week before Christmas, shortly after World War I. A tired-looking woman came into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-13

Denomination: Christian Church

The Creation Of The Sabbath

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006

He could have spoken the world into being in a moment - in the twinkling of an eye.

THE CREATION SABBATH GENESIS 2:2, 3 A. IT IS NOTEWORTHY AND THOUGHT PROVOKING 1. That God chose to create this world in: a. Six evening and morning days - Gen. 1:5, 8, 13, 19, 23, 31 b. The creation days were from even unto even - Lev. 23:32; from sunset to sunset ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2-3

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Survive This Evil World

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 5, 2006

Survive This Evil World 1) With sharp eyes 2) With a melodious mouth

Wednesday’s newspaper reported that there were 74 deaths in Iraq in one day. What is the total body count up to now in Iraq and Afghanistan? It has to be in the thousands if not the tens of thousands. Because of this, Iraq and Afghanistan are not exactly places you and I would consider for holiday ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

A Call For Compassion

Contributed by Chris Stevens on Dec 16, 2008

Keeping our eyes focused on what we are called to be as a child of God.

Today I received a call for help – didn’t want a Thanksgiving basket (that’s been what a lot of calls have been for) – just wanted everyday food. I know we have those who abuse – at times you wonder – as a boy I remember a homeless man. Wise preacher walked over and shook his hand, after he left ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Call Of Motherhood

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 10, 2010

The call of motherhood is an overwhelming call. Look at it through the eyes of Elizabeth and Mary.

The Call of Motherhood Luke 1:5-38 * (Video – “A Mother’s Day Moment”) If I were to ask each of us to give a ‘moment’ with mom, many such moments would be funny, some would be highly emotional, and a few would be ‘strained.’ One reason that there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-38

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing The Unseeable

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 8, 2007

Sometimes our spiritual "eyes" have to be "opened" to see the "real" situation.

SEEING THE UNSEEABLE TEXT: ll Kings 6:8-18 II Kings 6:8 18 – “Then the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.” “And the man of God sent unto the king of Israel, saying, Beware that thou pass not such a place; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-18

Denomination: Pentecostal