Sermons on Eye On The Prize: showing 871-885 of 90,484

Don’t Slip Off The Path

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Jan 14, 2024

We need to see that we are in the last moments of these last day's but our attention needs to be more of what is going on in our heart rather than what is going on around us.

Matthew 7:21-23 (KJV) Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, Jeremiah 8:7, 2 Timothy 3:14-17, Matthew 16:2-3, Matthew 7:13-14, 1 Samuel 2:2, 1 Corinthians 10:4, Revelation 22:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Strange Case Of The Snooty Usher Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 18, 2023

Message 4 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem.

Today in our series, we move to chapter James 2 where James, the little brother of Jesus, and the leader of the Jerusalem Church, is going to teach on the sin of favoritism. So let’s think about that word for just a minute…favoritism. The word favoritism actually means to give preferential ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Calms Our Fears And Reconnects Us

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 16, 2021

In today’s text, we know that ten of Jesus’s twelve of disciples were staying behind closed doors in the Upper Room because of fear. This sermon seeks to address how Jesus ministers to us and how we are called to witness to others.

JESUS CALMS OUR FEARS AND RECONNECTS US Text: Luke 24:36-49 Luke 24:36-49  While they were talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you."  (37)  They were startled and terrified, and thought that they were seeing a ghost. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: United Methodist

Making It Home

Contributed by Arthur Miller on Aug 4, 2023

Sin so easily entangles us, but with difficulty we must chuck everything that hinders overboard so we will make it home.

Have you ever thought about Saul who would later become the Apostle Paul? What an outstanding young man Saul became. His parents had to be proud of him. We are able to piece together several things about his younger years. In Acts 22:1-3 we see that he is a Jew born in Tarsus. Now Tarsus was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-3, Philippians 3:4-6, Acts 22:4-5, Hebrews 12:1-3, Philippians 3:7-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Danger Of Doing What Is Right In Your Own Sight

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 6, 2023

The church has had far too much in common with the children of Israel back in the days when there was no king. We must cry out against the Spiritual, Moral, and Ethical Depravity that is being allowed to happen in the churches today.

The Danger of Doing What is Right in Your Own Eyes By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRAYER: SCRIPTURES: - Judges 17 – 21 Deuteronomy 12:8 says, “You shall not do as we are doing here today, everyone doing what is right in his own eyes”. That is not a request that is a command. Judges 17:6 ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:6

Denomination: Apostolic

Visionary View: Can You See The Harvest? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 15, 2023

Delve into the concept of recognizing the spiritual harvest around us.

Visionary View: Can You See the Harvest? May the peace and wisdom of our Lord be with you as we gather today to explore the topic of "Can You See the Harvest?" Let us open our hearts to the Word of God and His message for our lives. Opening Prayer: Let us begin with a prayer. Heavenly ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35, Matthew 9:37-38, 2 Corinthians 4:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Becoming Less

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 8, 2024

The goal of service is not to seek numbers or results but to build one another up in faith for His glory, not our own. Let us seek first the kingdom of God and let our good deeds point to the Father, He may become greater, and I become less (John 3:30) for His honor and glory, amen.

Becoming Less John 3:30 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 What does effective ministry look like in this modern age? It is increasingly difficult to seek first the kingdom of God when the culture around us prioritizes the worship of self. Even as new creations in Christ, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Know Him? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 30, 2023

Explores the importance of knowing Christ deeply, remaining devoted in our faith, and persevering in our spiritual journey towards God's promised prize.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a beautiful day to gather together in the presence of the Lord, to worship, to pray, and to open our hearts to the transformative power of His Word. Today, we're going to open our Bibles to the book of Philippians, chapter three, verses ten through ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Topics: Knowing Him

What Do I Want More Than Jesus? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 24, 2022

This is a passage that clearly indicates what Pilate prized more than anything else. What can we learn from him?

- Paint a picture of all the conflicting priorities we try to hold onto simultaneously: money, family, relationships, morality, power, religion, etc. THE BIG QUESTION FOR THIS MORNING: What’s the last thing in your hands? - When we think of all those things, there are situations where we have to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Easter: Jesus The King - Fully Prepared To Fail (In The Eyes Of The World)

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 29, 2010

Prepared for Palm Sunday 2010 but also focusing on the Cross and beyond, this sermon affirms the fulfilment of prophecy on ’Palm’ Sunday and suggests that Jesus was fully prepared to fail in the eyes of the world, as he knew God would ultimately vindicate

About six years ago a friend of mine said, “The trouble with being a leader today is that you can’t be sure whether people are following you or chasing you.” Jesus was in his early 30’s and he was heading towards Jerusalem (19:28). Three years of ministry had catapulted Jesus into the limelight. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Anglican

Dear Editor: Someone Is Trying To Pull The Wool Over Your Eyes

Contributed by Rich Hadley on Oct 14, 2002

Abundant life comes through Jesus alone. Jesus’ way is the way of sacrifice and service.

John 10:1 "I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. 3The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

I'm A Transformer And I'm More Than Meets The Eye

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Dec 31, 2007

This sermon is one of encouragement to the believers to never conform to this world because we have been transformed by the Spirit of the living God through Christ Jesus. We are TRANSFORMERS and we are MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE because when we were transfo

Introduction: I remember when I was at the Clifton Park Junior High School on Hartford Road, there was a cartoon out by the name of Transformers. Its theme song was Transformers, more than meets the eye. Transformers, robots in disguise. Little did I realize that there was going to be a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Through The Eyes Of A Prophet: "A Tender Shoot" [part Two Of Five]

Contributed by Cooper Mcwhirter on Dec 19, 2016

The Physical features of Jesus

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, January 2, 2005 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter Through the Eyes of a Prophet: “A Tender Shoot” [Part Two of Five] Isaiah 53:1-3 In his book titled, The Major Prophets, James E. Smith writes: “For the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-3

A God’s-Eye View Of A Christian’s Uniform Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 17, 2016

Paul describes the armor God which helps us in our fight against Satan.

So did you notice anything unusual about what I am wearing this morning? Yep. It’s the shoes. How could you miss these neon green beauties! When do you suppose I would normally wear these shoes? That’s right. They’re running shoes so I would wear them when I want to go for a run ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-24

Denomination: Lutheran

A God’s-Eye View Of An Unbeliever’s Mind Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 28, 2016

Paul describes the horrible effects of sin and urges us to live according to our new self.

Have any of you seen this ad from the 80’s produced by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America? An actor held up an egg and said, “This is your brain.” He then cracked the egg into a hot frying pan where the egg sizzled, bubbled, and turned brown at the edges before the actor ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran