Sermons on Closed Their Eyes:

Lose Something ?

Contributed by Robert Rust on Mar 23, 2001

The Prodigal Son through the eyes of the father.

Lose Something ? Luke 15:11-32 March 25, 2001 We’ve all experienced misplacing something at one time or another. How many of you have searched endless for your keys ? Keys seem to have a strange way of finding the most unsuspecting places to hide. I heard about a man who came out of a local ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fruit Of The Spirit- Goodness Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 31, 2006

There is more to goodness than meets the eye.

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 THIS IS A CLIP IN POWERPOINT • SLIDE #2 • What do you think of when you think of goodness? • I would imagine that each one of us would have a different idea as to what it is. • Today, I want us to examine the fruit of goodness. • Whenever the subject of being good comes ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Look Up Christian Look Up

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 20, 2016

We must keep and eye on Heaven

“LOOK UP” CHRISTIAN “LOOK UP” Luke 21: 25 And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; 26 Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Sanctified Vessel

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jun 22, 2016

WITHOUT HOLINESS NO EYES WILL SEE GOD

SANCTIFIED VESSELS MAIN TEXT: 1 THESSALONIANS 4:4-5 “That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour; not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the gentiles which know not God”. LEVITICUS 20:7 Consecrate yourselves therefore, and be holy for I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

“just A Little Walk With Jesus” Series

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Apr 25, 2016

Walking with God takes spiritual eyes

Luke 24:13-35 Introduction: Video “Let’s Go!” I. Their Initial Condition - Illustration “Dear God, It didn’t Happen” A. They were blinded. (v.16) B. They were confused. (vs. 18-23) C. They were without hope. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Living On The Edge

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

We must stay as close as possible to the presence of God.

“Living On The Edge” TEXT: John 5:1-11 I. At Certain Seasons There are two Greek words for time. “Chronos” from which we get chronological. It equals calendar time or quantity of time. In this passage however, the second word is used. “Kairos”. It deals with quality of time. Actual ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Second Home

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Sep 15, 2004

Celebacy is an acceptable lifestyle in God’s eyes

1 Corinthians 7:6-9 A Second Home Introduction A first grade teacher gave each child in her class the first half of a proverb. She then asked them to come up with the remainder of the proverb. Now, keep in mind that these are 6 year-olds who responded. [Power Point:] · Better to be safe ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:6-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

X-Ray Vision

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 28, 2002

As Elisha’s eyes were opened to see God’s protection, so can your eyes be opened to see the supernatural.

I. ENEMY PLANNED AN AMBUSH 8 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. II. EVERY ATTACK WAS PREEMPTED BY PROPHETIC PREPARATION — EAVESDROPPING ON HELL 9 And the man of God sent unto the king of Israel, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Church Of God

What Do You See?

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Mar 29, 2017

The eyes are very essential in our walk with God. If your eyes see according to God's leading, you will always move forward

WHAT DO YOU SEE? MAIN TEXT: PROVERBS 29:18 “Where there is no vision (no redemptive revelation of God) the people perish, but he who keeps the law (of God which includes that of man), blessed (happy, fortunate and enviable) is he”. HABAKKUK 2:3 For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Big Specks And Little Logs

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 3, 2013

At the very heart of hypocrisy is the abiity to spot a speck in another person's eye while being blind to the log in one's own eye.

This is an amazing passage of scripture… it is most often quoted by those who do not follow Christ and directed at those who do follow Christ. Hypocrisy is the number one sin Christians are accused of doing. Title: Big Specks and Little Logs (The idea is that we tend to play up the sins of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Runner Ii Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021

With our eyes on the winner we are always winning. It is only when we take our eyes off of Jesus that we fail.

Races were one of the chief attractions of the ancient world. Large crowds would come together to watch athletes display their skills in running. The New Testament compares the Christian life to a race because many of the same virtues that made a great runner are essential for becoming a great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24

God Will Redeem Your Broken Situation

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 10, 2024

When we fail in our eyes, in the eyes of others even, God doesn’t see failure. He sees redemption.

I spent the last week at camp with my wife. We were tasked to serve as cabin counselors during the week, Monday through Friday. Let’s just say we had a very interesting week. The experience was so brutal and difficult that we both left feeling defeated and upset. Chelsey and I aren’t parents, we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-10, 2 Corinthians 1:18-22

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Cross Is Our Miracle

Contributed by Julia Cramer on Aug 7, 2022

What legacy will you leave your children and grandchildren and great grandchildren? How about leaving a legacy of Faith? A spiritual diary. A Treasure to your loved ones souls.

What legacy will you leave your children and grandchildren and great grandchildren? Do you ever think about it? Lots of boo coo bucks? Acres and acres of land, a fancy house, a nice boat, a neat car, a Harley Davison motorcycle, OR … a simple, little diary filled with your faith journey, your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:35, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: United Methodist

A Mere Man

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Sep 30, 2007

In God’s eyes, there is no such thing as a mere man.

Title: A Mere Man? Text: 1 Cor 3:1 – 9 MP: In God’s eyes, there is no such thing as a mere man As summer begins to wind down, I don’t know about you, but I find it so hard to concentrate – to keep my focus. I can tell you that in my other job right now, work that is usually overflowing and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

I Can Not See The Flowers?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 27, 2002

Often times the Work of God is not visible to the eye.

WHERE ARE THE FLOWERS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Gal 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. James 1:2 Count it all JOY...when?? When we have hard test? How can we do this? vs 2) When we see tests have have a purpose ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:19, James 1:2-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God