Sermons on Covenant With Eyes:

The Higher We Rise

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 6, 2018

Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord and he and his family were lifted above the flood. And God will lift us up as well.

Genesis 6:5-8 [5] And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. [6] And it repented the Lord that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart. [7] And the Lord said, I will destroy ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

"transfomed" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 25, 2022

This was the first. This was when His ministry is launched into the public eye and this miracle changed the course of His ministry and nothing would ever be the same again

“Transformed!” John 2:1-11 So, it’s good when you start, to start at the beginning. The miracle we just observed is the famous miracle at the wedding of Cana. The changing of the water to wine. John tells us this was the first time Jesus revealed His glory. So we arrive at the belief that this ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Rapids Of Life

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

Keeping our eyes on the One, who is navigating the rapids brings joy and security. He’s taken lots of others through before.

Opening Illustration: Some years ago, I was enjoying the start of my first whitewater rafting experience—until I heard the roar of the rapids up ahead. My emotions were flooded with feelings of uncertainty, fear, and insecurity at the same time. Riding through the whitewater was a first-rate, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's Your Stench?

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Jan 24, 2023

• Did you learn something new in God’s Word this past week? • Did you read a familiar passage with new eyes?

• Any Star Wars fans here today? For me, one of the most iconic lines in the original Star Wars movie, A New Hope is when Princess Leia is brought on board a huge space ship and sees The Empires’ Governor Tarkin and says, “ I recognized your foul stench when I was brought on board.” Today's ...read more

Scripture: John 11:39

Why Stand Ye Gazing?

Contributed by Ronald Moore on May 31, 2025

Today, on Ascension Sunday, we stand with the disciples, our eyes lifted toward the sky, peering into the clouds where Christ was last seen.

“This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.” — Acts 1:11b, NKJV Today, on Ascension Sunday, we stand with the disciples, our eyes lifted toward the sky, peering into the clouds where Christ was last seen. But we do ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Growing Through Service SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

It is not the high-powered executive, a celebrity or a prominent politician who receives honor in the eyes of God, but the Christian who lives for Christ and serves him.

As we approach the end of one year and the beginning of another, it is a fitting time for personal reflection. In our fast-paced world, it is easy to continue doing what we have always done without pausing to consider if we need a change of direction. This is especially true in our spiritual lives, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42-44

Topics: Christian Growth, Servitude

How Did Jesus Treat People With Disabilities In The Bible?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 30, 2025

Every human on earth has some type of disability. Many can be seen with the natural eye. But the more important disability is the spiritual one.

How Did Jesus Treat People with Disabilities in the Bible? John 5:1-15 The story is about Jesus healing the lame man at the pool. During this timeframe of this event, there were three feasts that required all Jewish males to come to Jerusalem: (1) the Feast of Passover and Unleavened Bread, (2) ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Look Unto Jesus And Live

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 4, 2025

This message calls believers to fix their eyes on Jesus as the source of salvation, strength, direction, and eternal life, regardless of life’s distractions and challenges.

LOOK UNTO JESUS AND LIVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:2, Numbers 21:8-9 Key Verse: “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, Numbers 21:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Always Be Ready To Share Your Hope - 1 Peter 3:15 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 12, 2025

What would you say if tomorrow, at work, at school, or in your neighbourhood, someone looked you in the eye and asked: “Why are you a Christian?”

Go! And Always Be Ready to Share Your Hope - 1 Peter 3:15 1 Peter 3:15 (NLT): “Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it.” Introduction What would you say if tomorrow, at work, at school, or in your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Hebrews 6:19, Colossians 1:27, 2 Timothy 4:2, Colossians 4:6, Acts 4:12, Romans 10:9, Matthew 5:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Speaks You Should Listen Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 3, 2008

At that time in the commercial all noise would stop… all conversation would stop, all actions would stop, all traffic would stop… and EVERYONE would turn in listening to hear what E.F. Hutton had to say… leading us to believe that EF Hutton was the leadin

Sermon Brief Date Written: June 1, 2006 revised May 22, 2008 Date last preached: May 25, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Our Great Savior! Sermon Title: When GOD speaks…you should listen! Sermon Text: Hebrews 1:1-3 plus READ PASSAGES HERE 1 Long ago God spoke ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3, Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Working Together Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 25, 2022

The first two chapters of Ezra tells us that the exiled people returned to the promised land. But something even more important is taking place. The Lord’s people are returning to God. Now unity among the remnant group is essential.

Musk oxen are herd animals, and groups of two or three dozen animals are sometimes led by a single female. Herds use cooperation to deal with attacks by arctic wolves. When threatened, they “circle the wagons” and array themselves with their young in the middle and their sharp horns facing outward ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of God Displayed Through A Willing Servant. Exodus 4:1-31 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 18, 2026

GOD reveals HIS power and holiness while patiently guiding and shaping HIS servant. GOD requires Obedience to accomplish HIS redemptive purpose. GOD works with imperfect people addressing fears and developing faith by encouraging obedience with available resources for HIS glory.

2026.01.18. Sermon Notes. The Power of GOD Displayed Through a Willing Servant - Faith, Obedience, and Leadership Under GOD’s Call Exodus 4:1–31 William Akehurst, HSWC KEY WORDS: Obedience, Faith, Covenant, Holiness, Leadership, Weakness, Surrender, Deliverance, GOD’s Sovereignty SCRIPTURES: ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-31, Exodus 3:10-14, Exodus 3:18, Genesis 17:9-14, Acts 7:22, Isaiah 6:1-8, Jeremiah 1:5-9, Philippians 2:5-11, Hebrews 11:23-29, 1 Timothy 3:2-5, Philippians 2:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Discipline For The Race Of Life

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 1, 2015

We must learn to lay everything aside and renew our fellowship and communion with God. We must “keep our eyes on the prize.” We must keep our eyes fixed on Christ. We must pace ourselves when we run the race of life. Only then can we survive and win.

Have you ever struggled with your faith? Have you ever felt like giving up? If so, the writer of the Letter to the Hebrews has a word for you---don’t! Don’t give up. The road of faith has been compared to a race. The race is not a sprint. It is a marathon. At the end of the race, we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Stopped From Enjoying The Full Blessings Of God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 29, 2009

Actions that will stop us from enjoying the full blessing of God include unbridled tongues, unrepentant hearts, unbelieving eyes, unlistening ears, unwilling hands, and unmoving feet.

STOPPED FROM ENJOYING THE FULL BLESSINGS OF GOD PSALM 95:7-11 Introduction: God called Israel out of Egypt with the intent of leading them into the Promised Land and of showering His bountiful blessings upon them. Their actions stopped them from enjoying the full blessings of God and from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance Precedes Restoration Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 17, 2009

Divine grace cannot be divorced from human responsibility. The bestowing of the riches of covenant grace are for those who are genuinely willing to turn away from sin to follow God alone.

ZECHARIAH 1:1-6 REPENTANCE PRECEDES RESTORATION [Haggai 1:1-11 / 2 Chronicles 7:14] The visions of God showering His people with the riches of divine treasure must first be prefaced by the message that travels parallel down the track, arm in arm with divine blessings. The eternal truth which ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist