Sermons on Eye Of A Needle:

Christmas Through The Eyes Of The Shepherds And Wise Men

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 7, 2003

A look at the real Christmas as they shepherds and wise men experienced it.

We began the Advent season looking at Christmas through the eyes of the world. Last week we looked at Christmas through the eyes of Mary and Joseph. This week we want to look at Christmas through the eyes of the shepherds and wise men, and on Christmas Sunday we will look at Christmas through ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-20

Denomination: Methodist

Advent Through The Eyes Of A Prophet Pt. Ii

Contributed by Joe Harding on Dec 7, 2003

WE MUST BE PREPARED FOR OUR LORD WILL RETURN TO THIS EARTH SOME SWEET DAY!

ADVENT THROUGH THE EYES OF A PROPHET PT. II: PREPARE THE WAY ISAIAH 40:1-11 2ND SUNDAY IN ADVENT DECEMBER 7, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Twas’ the night Jesus came Twas’ the night Jesus came and all through the house, not a person was praying, not one in the house. The Bible was left on the shelf without ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Running Your Race And Keeping Your Eyes

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 16, 2007

Keep your eyes on the prize. The prize is Jesus the Christ. No matter how hard the road becomes, keep your eyes on Jesus the Christ.

Looking at the world of athletics, I see many young people training daily with dreams of becoming a professional athlete. Whether it’s in football, baseball, basketball, tennis, figure skating, boxing, or whatever the sport, they know that they must train diligently and must be consistent in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Marked Moments? "Open Your Eyes, There Everywhere"!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 9, 2012

Those were small stepping stones, compared to what was going to happen next. This would be the one that would put him on the map, the one that would make his name a household word forever

Marked Moments? Open Your Eyes, There Everywhere! Eccl. 9:11 NKJ 11. I returned and saw under the sun that— The race is not to the swift,  Nor the battle to the strong,  Nor bread to the wise,  Nor riches to men of understanding,  Nor favor to men of skill;  But time and chance happen to them ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking At Christmas Through Old Testament Eyes

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 27, 2012

Viewing Christmas through an Old Testament perspective

Looking At Christmas Through Dr. Elmer Towns Old Testament Eyes December 18, 2011 A. CHRISTMAS IN ETERNITY PAST 1. The birth of Jesus did not catch God by surprise. Not wrong time, wrong place, or wrong circumstances. “When the fullness of the time had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth Chapter One: "Open Your Eyes" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 15, 2012

To overcome bitterness, we need to open our eyes to see the personal concern of others and the providential care of God.

Today we are beginning a series of messages based on the book of Ruth. This book as often referred to as one of the greatest love stories in the Bible, if not one of the greatest love stories in all of literature. When such an observation is made, of course, it is the love relationship between ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Open Our Eyes Lord: Prayer For Enlightenment Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011

11th in the series dealing with Paul's prayer that God enlighten the Epheisians concerning the blessing that has been accomplished for them.

I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-4 A. Paul blessed God for blessing us with every spiritual blessing 1:3-14 1. Specially Chosen 1:4 2. Purposefully Adopted 1:5-6 3. Freely Redeemed and Forgiven 1:7-8a 4. Spiritually Enlightened 1:8b-10 5. Surely Deemed God’s Inheritance 1:11-12 6. Securely ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Seeing With Our Eyes; Touching With Our Hands Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 23, 2010

John's sacramental vision was translated into a church building with two centers--a center of the Word and a center of Eucharistic celebration

Feast of St. John Dec 27 2010 Spirit of the Liturgy It is very appropriate to be preaching on the Spirit of the Liturgy on the Feast of St. John, because both the letters and the Gospel of John are so sacramental. One useful definition of sacrament is Christ touching us through sacred signs. Our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Catholic

Godliness-Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 22, 2008

Godliness comes from having your eyes on Jesus

Godliness-Turn your eyes upon Jesus Do It Yourself Casket by Norman Wilson, March 4, 2008. Would you believe it, a mail order kit for building your own casket? According to an article in a US News and World Report, it’s true. Fred Lehmann, a Wisconsin carpenter offered a do-it-yourself casket ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why God Opens Our Blind Eyes?

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jun 29, 2007

You may be suffering from blindness that you are not aware of! It’s worse than physical blindness.

“The LORD opens the eyes of the blind…” (Ps. 146:8, New American Standard Bible – Updated Edition.) No doubt the Almighty Creator can open the eyes of the blind. When Jesus was on earth, He fulfilled the words of prophet Isaiah: "THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS UPON ME, BECAUSE HE ANOINTED ME TO PREACH ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:8

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Open The Eyes Of Our Young Men

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Apr 30, 2007

This sermon encourages our young men to look beyond the difficulties of life to the unseen power of God.

Intro. Oh that God would open the eyes of our young men. What a tremendous prayer for our times. We often tell our sons and our daughters that they need to open thier eyes. If our daughters or sons meet the wrong person base on our opinion, we encourage them to open thier eyes. But how often do we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Now My Eyes Have Seen You Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

A moment to consider the wonders of God as a means to a right perspective in life - as Job did.

There’s a type of boat called a hydrofoil that has actually been around for over 100 yrs. The secret lies underneath the hull, where there are basically underwater wings. Once the boat reaches enough speed, it actually lifts out of the water and “flies” with only those wings in the water. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eye Witness News - Midnight Candlelight Service Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 2, 2010

This series approaches the Christmas Story by examining the lives of those present from a very historical perspective. This is the Midnight Service that follows all four stories into the culmination of a candle lit service at Midnight.

“Midnight Mass 2009” GATHERING MUSIC Our worship begins with the first note of our Gathering Music. If you must whisper, let it be a prayer. * CALL TO WORSHIP (Isaiah 9:6) For a child has been born for us, A son given to us; Authority rests upon his shoulder, and he is named: Wonderful, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ther Is More To You Than Meets The Eye Series

Contributed by Michael West on Oct 2, 2008

The Lord is my Banner. My license. My authority under whom I am commanded, under Whom I follow and His banner fly’s high. Jehovah Nissi gives us victory over the flesh, the world and the devil. Our battles are His battles of light against darkness and go

May 4th, 2008 River of Life Ministries Pastor Michael West Series: His Majesty, His Name Part Six— Jehovah Nissi—Banner Sermon: There is more to you than meets the eye Scripture: Luke 10:19-20 The Lord is my Banner. My license. My authority under whom I am commanded, under Whom I follow and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas Through Mary’s Eyes Series

Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 4, 2012

See what Mary saw when she looked at Jesus.

Christmas through Their Eyes “Christmas through MARY’S Eyes” Luke 1:31-33 & 2:6-7, 19 Introduction: Show pictures of optical illusions. What do you see? Today we are beginning a series of sermons that will help us see Christmas through the eyes of various people. When we see ...read more

Denomination: Baptist