Sermons on Controlling Our Eyes:

Becoming Great In God's Eyes Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 10, 2012

True greatness does not come from what you get but from what you give.

Becoming Great in God’s Eyes Luke 22:24-28 Rev. Brian Bill 3/11/12 When I woke up on Wednesday I smelled what I thought was the scent of teriyaki coming from the kitchen. Since it was my birthday I figured Beth was doing some early preparation for a special supper. But as I reached for my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Through The Eyes Of God

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 21, 2003

What did God have in mind by giving us the first Christmas?

A couple of years ago on America’s Funniest Home Videos, a young boy was shown on Christmas morning. He came down to see a large present beside the tree and ran over to tear it open to see what was inside. The paper went flying and suddenly he broke into a dance and jumped around the room ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Methodist

Simeon's Eyes And Mary's Heart

Contributed by Dawn Marie Turner on Dec 23, 2002

The blessings of Simeon by the Spirit and the love of Mary.

I am not a traditionalist in some things as you can probably imagine. The traditional way to write a sermon is to find your biblical text, write the sermon and then pick the title. I work a bit backwards; I come up with the title, find the text and then write the sermon. Sometimes that gets me ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 12:2-6, Luke 2:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keeping Your Eyes On The Prize Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 8, 2018

The primary purpose of the church is win people to Jesus, baptize them into Christ and teach them what Jesus wants them to know. But how do we, as individual Christians go about doing that?

OPEN: Back in the 1960’s there was a young High School boy named John Baker who loved to run. In fact he loved running so much that his dream was to be on the High School track team. The only problem: the coach wasn’t interested. John was too short and too slight to be a runner. But John’s friend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Open Eyes And An Open Heart

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

Let us reach out to those who are pushed aside like the Jews have been, those who are marginalized because of their race or religion or other prejudice. We should not fear that which we do not understand but rather we should seek to understand that which we fear.

Open eyes and an open heart Matthew 25:31-46NIV This week I helped my Mom with her citizenship. My Mother is an American citizen and proud of it. But here in Canada she is a landed immigrant and the last time she went through the border at Canada she was reminded that her landed immigrant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A God’s Eye View Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

God has intentionally built rhythm into life and creation. Recognizing and living within this rhythm leads to a flourishing life.

Today, we're talking about something called cadence. Cadence is all about rhythm, like the beat in your favorite song. But what happens when the beat is off? It just doesn't sound right, right? Well, God has a rhythm too, and it's in everything He's made. Imagine you're at a concert. The band is ...read more

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Divine Timing, Faith Journey, Life Balance

My Eyes Have Seen

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Tell story, then read Scripture Mary was a single mother.

1. Tell story, then read Scripture Mary was a single mother. She had to provide for her children and at the same time she wanted to be there to take care of her kids. To accomplish both goals she decided that she would clean houses. The two older girls, Cindy and Laura, helped as much as they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Apple Of God’s Eye

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 5, 2025

Being the Apple of God's Eye means that we are never forgotten or overlooked, His gaze is always upon us, guiding, protecting, and providing for us even when we fail to recognize it.

The Apple of God’s Eye By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - The past 2 weeks I have been dealing with my eyes after having had emergency eye surgery due to a Retinal Detachment. I then was struggling with only being able to see through only one eye which was extremely rough and still I ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:10, Zechariah 2:8, Job 3:25, John 3:16

Denomination: Apostolic

Your Seeing Eye Dog

Contributed by Virgil Gibson on Oct 17, 2007

Guided by God’s Spirit into all truth.

YOUR SEEING EYE DOG! John 16:12-13 (KJV) “12 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. 13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-13

Denomination: Apostolic

The Tale Of Two Eye Exams

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 11, 2010

Some are looking for Jesus while others refuse to see. Which one are you?

Intro. In chapter 11, we saw the miracle of the resurrection of Lazarus. At the beginning of chapter 12, Jesus is anointed, and He declares that Mary did this for His coming death. I. A Visitation that was Desired - vs. 21-26 The Gentiles come and seek an audience with Him. A. A Strong ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-37

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Through The Eyes Of The Grinch

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 7, 2000

A Contemporary approach to a timeless truth of Christmas

Everyone who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot…But the Grinch, who lived just north of Who-ville did not! The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season! Now, please don’t asl wju. No one inquired the reason. It could be his head wasn’t screwed on just right. It could be, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeing Through The Eyes Of Jesus

Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 12, 2009

Jesus sees faces and lives and situations and struggles and hurts.

SEEING THROUGH THE EYES OF JESUS A BURGLAR STALKED the neighborhood watching for homes left unguarded by people leaving for vacation. He watched as a family loaded their suitcases into their car and departed. He waited until dark and then approached the front door and rang the bell. There was no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-37

Denomination: Church Of God

A God's-Eye View Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 3, 2016

Paul describes for us God's plan for marriage.

A four-year-old girl was having a difficult time grasping the concept of marriage. So her father opened his wedding photo album, thinking visual images would help. He pointed out the bride arriving at the church, the wedding ceremony, the recessional, and the reception. “Now do you understand ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Lutheran

(6) Eyes Wide Open Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 28, 2025

John's 6th sign. Jesus calls us to cast off bitterness and blame, receive His mercy, and follow Him with eyes wide open to new life.

Part One Jesus was on His way out of Jericho. Passover crowds filled the road. The noise of merchants and pilgrims echoed off the stone walls. And on that roadside sat a blind man named Bartimaeus—son of Timaeus. That name is striking. Timaeus means honorable. But nothing about this scene ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52, John 9:1-3, Isaiah 62:1-3, Hebrews 12:1, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Little Man In His Eye

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 28, 2019

A study in Psalm 17: 1 - 15

Psalm 17: 1 – 15 The little man in His eye 1 Hear a just cause, O LORD, attend to my cry; Give ear to my prayer which is not from deceitful lips. 2 Let my vindication come from Your presence; Let Your eyes look on the things that are upright. 3 You have tested my heart; You have visited me in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel