Sermons on Closed Eyes:

Behold Your King

Contributed by Douglas Mcdaris on Feb 23, 2012

I want to consider the aspect of the kingship, the sovereignty of Jesus Christ, as revealed in the few hours at the close of His life on earth.

Behold Your King John 19:5 & 14 John 19:5   Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man! John 19:14   And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King! I ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

How Much Will You Risk In Worship?

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Aug 13, 2010

This sermon is about overcoming the the self controlling, self containment of worship to let oneself fully experiance a closeness of worship with God!

Michal, became embarrassed at King David’s dance. David responds “I’ll become even more undignified than this”. Michal is embarrassed by the manner in which her husband worshipped. Maybe we can ask ourselves: What Christian worship practices or styles of worship embarrass ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:12-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Consider This Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 26, 2008

In this sermon, we look more closely at what it means to consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus.

Scripture In his commentary on Romans, James Montgomery Boice, from whom I am drawing today’s material, spends an entire sermon on one verse. Today, I also want to look at Romans 6:11 in a more focused way because it is so important. Let me begin with a question. How many times up until Romans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

One Prayer Closer To God

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006

Effort to show that pursuit of closeness with God is the sure path to fullness of joy and can be helped by the use of the Psalms as a basis for prayer

1. Title: One Prayer Closer To God 2. Text: Psalm 16 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, April 3, 2005 -for the people to understand how the Psalms are prayers to be used in our prayers to God, and how this Psalm describes the close relationship we should be seeking with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Yemptation Of Asceticism

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

This is a Bible Study on some of the different ways the Church can withdraw from a missional focus and develop into a closed group of believers.

THE TEMPTATION TO ASCETICISM MATTHEW 17:1-9 LET’S BEGIN BY A DEFINITION OF WHAT ASCETICISM IS. NOUN 1. THE MANNER OF LIFE, PRACTICES, OR PRINCIPLES OF AN ASCETIC. 2. THE DOCTRINE THAT A PERSON CAN ATTAIN A HIGH SPIRITUAL AND MORAL STATE BY PRACTICING SELF-DENIAL, SELF-MORTIFICATION, AND ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Romantic And Religious Love Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

The Christian can love on the physical level and the spiritual level. In Scripture the two become one, and are linked as closely as the body and spirit.

Love makes the world go round, says the one time popular song, and there are very few who will deny it. History reveals that one of life's greatest tragedies is to die unloved. During the Civil War, Charles Sumner was assaulted in the Senate chamber, and was seriously ill for months. ...read more

Lesson Iii.b.3: Esau's Disappointment Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 9, 2018

When Jacob had fooled his father and obtained the blessing, Esau (30) was close by, and busy preparing meat.

January 24, 2015 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson III.B.3: Esau's Disappointment. (Genesis 27:30-40). ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:30-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Matter Of Thomas

Contributed by Laren Whaley on Apr 17, 2023

This morning’s message brings us behind closed doors with the disciples in those bewildering first days after Resurrection.

The Matter of Thomas John 20:19 - 29 (NKJV) 19Then, the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, “Peace be with you.” 20When He had said this, He ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29, John 11:8, John 11:16, Psalm 139:6

Denomination: Church Of God

Abiding In Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore and understand the profound truth of abiding in Christ, emphasizing the necessity, benefits, and challenges of maintaining a close, constant communion with Him.

Good morning, my brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, we're going to immerse ourselves in the profound truth found in the Gospel of John, Chapter 15, verses 1 through 11. It's all about the necessity, the benefits, and yes, the challenges of abiding in Christ. J.C. Ryle once said, "To abide in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Topics: Christ Central, Keeping Christ

Already Not Yet Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 10, 2017

The events leading up to Christ's return are happening before our very eyes, and we must be prepared for his coming.

Already And Not Yet Text: Joel 2:28-32 Introduction 1. Tim Smith asks the question, "What do these dates have in common (1248, 1306, 1689, 1792, 1836, 1844, 1914, 1936, 1960, 1974, 1981, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1994, 2011)? They all represent the times in which people predicted that the second coming ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-32

Denomination: Methodist

"Let The Redeemed Of The Lord Say So”

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 21, 2004

Every child of God needs to take a close look at the “who, what, where, when and why” of sharing their witness of salvation with everyone they meet.

“LET THE REDEEMED OF THE LORD SAY SO” “Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, Whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy, And gathered out of the lands, From the east and from the west, From the north and from the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-3, Matthew 23:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

There's A Thin Line PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 13, 2023

Explores the profound understanding of Divine Love, distinguishing between love and hate, and discovering who our true neighbors are in God's eyes.

Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather today in the warmth of fellowship, in the light of God's grace, to unwrap the precious gift of His word. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound understanding, an understanding that will not only illuminate our minds but also invigorate our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-31

Topics: Neighbor

Heavenly Worship Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Sep 18, 2007

Our worship on earth is often a man-made construct of songs, actions and words. It ought to more closely resemble the worship that is occurring in heaven!

Encountering God – Part 5 – “Heavenly Worship” Review: I have been preaching about worship for the past few weeks. Last week, If you weren’t here, you missed an opportunity to connect with God in a powerful way. There are many reasons people come to church, (see friends, hear music, hear a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Positioned For Revival?

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 1, 2020

The lame man, like many Christians today, didn't get his miracle in the agitated waters, because he didn't position himself close enough to the revival zone. If you want revival, you must get and stay as close as possible to the Holy Spirit.

ARE YOU POSITIONED FOR REVIVAL? John 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A professor gathered the papers after an exam and found a $100 bill attached to one of them with a note saying: "Dear Professor Smith, here’s a $100 bill which you may keep if you give me 100 points - a dollar per ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Could Anyone Betray His Best Friend?

Contributed by Bruce Montgomery on Mar 24, 2008

Judas’ betrayal of Jesus serves as a wake-up call of how close we can come to God’s kingdom and still be lost.

How Could Anyone Betray His Best Friend? John 13:2, 18-30; Luke 22:1-6, 21-23, 47-48 INTRO. From Walter Wangerin, The Book of God, pp. 765-767. As he went, more and more people threw their garments down in the road before him. It became a garment of clothing and praise. People ran back to ...read more

Scripture: John 13:2-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational