Sermons on Control Your Eyes:

A Camel That Passed Through The Eye Of A Needle

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 31, 2016

Jesus 'seeking and saving' the Lost.

A CAMEL THAT PASSED THROUGH THE EYE OF A NEEDLE. Luke 19:1-10. We recently read Jesus’ parable of a rich man who was only interested in hoarding his wealth, had no present compassion for the poor, and was living as if there was no God (Luke 12:16-21). God’s verdict on this man was that he was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Commission Through The Eyes Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 29, 2018

This is the 6th sermon in the Easter Season series, "Through The Eyes Of Jesus".

Series: Through The Eyes Of Jesus [#6] THE GREAT COMMISSION THROUGH THE EYES OF JESUS Matthew 28:16-20 Introduction: Today is the 5th Sunday of Easter. On this Thursday, the ascension of Jesus is celebrated. Next Sunday, we will study about the ascension of Jesus; but today we are going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Man's Eyes Opened (Part I)

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 28, 2012

Jesus takes a man’s physical blindness and demonstrates the stages of spiritual insight and sight.

Tonight we cover part one of our study in John 9 concerning the opening of man’s eyes. Chapters 8 & 9 of John are still under the title, The Revelation of Jesus, The Light of Life. Man is spiritually blind, and our eyes need to be opened. The mission of Jesus is to open the eyes of ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Precious Stones In The Eyes Of God

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 31, 2011

Peter says, that Jesus is a living stone rejected by men But, chosen by God and precious. He also says that we are living stones…so we are precious to God also

We Are Precious Stones In The Eyes Of God. 1 Peter 2: 3 If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. 4 To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, 5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing With God's Eyes Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 2, 2023

How God's perspective differs from our human perspective and what it means for our lives as believers.

"Seeing with God's Eyes" Introduction: Begin by welcoming the congregation and introducing the key verse: "For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart" (1 Samuel 16:7b, NLT). Explain that today's sermon will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Need For Eyes To See And Ears To Hear

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Sep 9, 2023

.2Ki 6:17

We need to see the evil as it is. (vs.1-5) A. They had just seen James murdered. B. Herod was focusing on anyone in the church. C. It wasn’t just that Peter was in prison but that Herod had determined to kill him as he did James. C. We as Christians also get desensitized to things and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Man's Eyes Are Opened Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 2, 2023

Jesus is the perfect revelation of God and man’s spiritual eyes can be opened to see God but only through Jesus. Apart from Jesus, no man will ever see God.

Tonight, we look at John 9 concerning the opening of man’s eyes. Man is spiritually blind, and our eyes need to be opened. The mission of Jesus is to open our eyes. In tonight’s passage, Jesus takes a man’s physical blindness and demonstrates the stages of spiritual insight and sight. By ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Fixing Our Eyes On Jesus Christ. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 2, 2024

In a world where people’s opinions and actions can be unpredictable and hurtful, it’s easy to get distracted and lose focus on what truly matters.

As believers, we must remember to take our eyes off people and keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. The Bible reminds us in Hebrews 12:2, "Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, 2 Corinthians 3:18, John 15:5, Philippians 3:12

Handling Anxiety (Part 1) – Philippians 4:1-9 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Apr 16, 2022

Let us let go of control, because he’s the one in control. He knows our path and our destination, and he will take us there.

This is the first week of three weeks that we're going to be talking about anxiety. The problem of anxiety. It's been suggested that the research shows that 18% of all adults have some kind of an anxiety disorder. We're talking about generalized anxiety disorder, or obsessive-compulsive ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Dangerous Digit

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 9, 2013

A sermon on how we can overcome and conquer the sin of gossip.

"The Dangerous Digit" James 3:1 My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. 2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. 3 Behold, we put bits in the horses' ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel's Praise To God Reveals His Shine Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Mar 10, 2022

Daniel receives his answer from God regarding Nebuchadnezzar dream and interpretation and breaks out in praise.

Introduction There is a crisis going on in Babylon. King Nebuchadnezzar had a series of dreams that greatly disturbed him, and he wants to know their meaning. The magicians, sorcerers and Chaldeans could not give back to Nebuchadnezzar the dream and its interpretation. The king in his anger told ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua ~ #2 Camped At Swollen Jordan River Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 13, 2015

the two Israeli spies that Joshua had sent into Jericho had returned and reported to Joshua everything that they had witnessed.

SS~ #18~ JOSHUA ~ #2 camped at Jordan ~ 10-12-14 Joshua 3: -- pt 1 Today we'll continue in our study of Heb.11: -- "the hall of the faithful" chapter. Listen as I read our text verses. 　　Heb.11: 30-31 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Set In Motion Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on May 22, 2023

In the story of Esther and Mordecai, the events seem to perfectly fit together at just the right times for things to happen. Coincidence? Not likely. Though God is not mentioned by name in Esther, God was working in their lives and continues to work in ours today.

Introduction Video Ill.: The Story of Esther - Second Look Films (segment 3) We are continuing our study today based loosely on Max Lucado’s book, You Were Made for This Moment. When we started, we saw that Esther and Mordecai just wanted to blend in — to be cosy in the Persian culture. Don’t ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:3, Proverbs 16:9, Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessings In Hard Times

Contributed by O. K. Neal on Feb 11, 2010

Can we survive the hard times?

Blessings in Hard Times Phil 4:6-7 STORY about Chinese farmer and horse, son’s leg, army “Good luck, bad luck, Who knows?’ It is a hard thing to determine What works for our good and what works for our detriment? Many things happen that we cannot know will help us I did not ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Preaching From Philippians #2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 28, 2021

One of the reasons that it is a sin for Christians to take drugs or drink alcoholic beverages is because these are substances that control our behavior.

These are things that will ruin our lives and cause us to make fools out of ourselves. There is no way that a Christian can be controlled by the Holy Spirit if they are controlled by these substances. But these are not the only things that control Christians. For example, there are many ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist