Sermons on Enlighten My Eyes:

Resurection Peace

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 6, 2002

Because Jesus has risen from the dead, we can be people who experience the power of the resurrection!

RESURECTION PEACE JOHN 20:19-31 APRIL 7, 2002 INTRODUCTION: The Call to Worship had just been pronounced starting Easter Sunday Morning service in an East Texas church. The choir started its processional, singing "Up from the Grave He Arose" as they marched in perfect step down the center aisle ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing The Right Road

Contributed by James May on Dec 30, 2001

As we come to the end of this year and face the year 2002, there are pathways ahead that we must choose to walk upon. Let’s be sure that we choose the right way.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-17, Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Culture Shifts: Slow Down, You're Going To Fast

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jan 21, 2002

This line from a Simon & Garfunkel song describes the breakneck pace of our technologically advancing culture. How do we go about tuning out the world and tuning in to Christ, striving to be faithful Christians in today’s world.

Phillipians 4:8-9 Bibliography: Cultures Shifts, Lesson 3 The world was forever altered in 1436 when Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press. Although forms of printing had existed for approximately 400 years, Gutenberg’s moveable type made out of metal revolutionized the printed world. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Methodist

Exploring Numbers

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jan 25, 2002

This message is an overview of the book of Numbers.

This evening we are going to explore the book of Numbers. As we address this fouth book of Moses let’s begin with some introductory matters: I. The Title "Numbers is the book of the numbering and wandering of the children of Israel" (Norman Geisler, A Popular Survey of the Old Testament, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 25:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Clean Clothes

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jan 29, 2002

Here we deal with spiritual defilement, in word and deed....and all that accompanies it.

Ex. 32:1-10, 19-20, 26-28 - 1Now when the people saw that Moses delayed coming down from the mountain, the people gathered together to Aaron, and said to him, “Come, make us gods that shall go before us; for as for this Moses, the man who brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we do not know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Face Of Opposition Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Oct 28, 2002

Part 3 of a series; When Christ grows the church, we can expect opposition both inside and outside the church, illustrated in Acts 4 and 5.

Trinity Baptist Church October 27, 2002 How Christ builds His Church In the Face of Opposition Acts 4:32-5:42 I’ve used it with you before and I will again because it’s a zinger. It’s one of Chuck Swindoll’s: "Where there’s light, there are bugs." The point is, where truth, or light, or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Going Outside The Camp

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 14, 2002

The Need for Christians to build relationships that lead people to salvation

Going Outside The Camp Heb 13:8 - 16 August 16, 2002 I. One evening a grandson was talking to his grandmother about current events. The grandson asked his grandmother what she thought about the shootings at schools, the computer age, and just things in general. The Grandma replied, "Well, let ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Who's In Charge Here, Anyway?

Contributed by John Beehler on Nov 6, 2001

God is still in control and that is something we can hold fast to.

Who’s in Charge Here, Anyway? I forgot one announcement that I need to mention before we move ahead; On the way to church this morning, I saw Elvis walking along the road picking up aluminum cans. Does anyone here believe what I just said? I wouldn’t think so. But the rumor mill is alive ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is There A Cause?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 12, 2001

Sermon for Veteran’s Day 2001. Discusses the ideas of absolute truth and postmodernism

Sermon for 11/11/2001 Is there a Cause? 1 Samuel 17 Adapted from an outline by Tom Walker on The Preacher’s Corner Introduction: A. One of my favorite children’s stories is the Emperor’s New Clothes. It is the tale about an Emperor who was swindled by a supposed tailor. The man claims to sew a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:28-29, John 18:36-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalm 90 Series

Contributed by David Fox on Nov 13, 2001

Preachng through the Psalms

Psalm 90 I. Introduction Before I read the passage let me remind you a little bit about Moses. Moses he had a unique perspective to offer on life when he wrote this psalm. -He was raised in the household of a king in Egypt. -He killed a man and had to run away to live ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ultimate Insult Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 25, 2001

People refuse to accept God’s authority. We don’t want to be tenants in God’s Vineyard. We want to be the owners.

"Stick and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me!" You’ve no doubt heard that little rhyme, and you’ve probably even used it at times. When I was growing up it was the standard playground retort to an insult. But of course we all know that those words were simply a bluff. They had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-19

Denomination: Anglican

Chest Of Joash, Part Three: When

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 19, 2001

A conclusion to the "why" and "how" of stewardship, emphasizing an urgent appeal to make a commitment to sacrificial giving.

Joash grew up on the throne. He was a boy-king. His regent, Jehoiada was a godly priest, and carefully guided Joash to become a God-minded man, and a good king. It was Jehoiada’s influence that got Joash to repair the temple. 1Joash was seven years old when he began to reign, and he reigned ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 24:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

God Is Powerful Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 31, 2001

God is sovereign over all things, from the fates of nations to the details of our own lives. Therefore, He is worthy of our trust and confidence.

For the past couple of weeks, we’ve been looking at some of the attributes of God; trying to better understand what God is like. So far, we’ve considered God’s goodness and His wisdom. This morning we’re going to look at what the Bible has to say about His power. After all, what good would it do us ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:17, Jeremiah 32:17

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace!

Contributed by John Sloat on Apr 3, 2001

A 5-year-old with a broken foot in a wheelchair at DisneyWorld among caring people is a metaphor for grace.

AMAZING GRACE Text: Ephesians 1:6,7b,8a I want to think with you this morning about the grace of God. The text is from Ephesians, the first chapter, verses 6, 7, and 8: "Let us praise God for his glorious grace, for the free gift he gave us in his dear son. How great is the grace of God which he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ Is Risen!

Contributed by James Jerpseth on Apr 28, 2001

Christ’s resurrection is with us every day of the week in all that we do -- if we can take the step of faith to leave our safe secure setting like the women did and venture to the tomb.

Easter Sunday - April 15, 2001 "Christ Is Risen!" SERMON TEXT (Luke 24 NRSV) But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. {2} They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, {3} but when they went in, they did not find the body. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran