Sermons on Eye Service:

Servant Leadership Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 1, 2023

Understanding Servant Leadership

Matthew 20:17-28 & Luke 18:31-34 [Intro] (1) Review: The Rich young man and the laborers in the vineyard / 11th hour workers. (2) Jesus / disciples are journeying closer to Jerusalem where Jesus will be betrayed and given over to the chief priests and he will be crucified. The disciples most ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Time To Get Back To Work

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 2, 2023

It appears like everybody needs something from us, family members, friends, bosses at work, the schools that we may attend, our churches, clubs, etc. We wind up racing through life, taking care of the necessary, the immediate, and the urgent.

Repeatedly the important is abandoned. Our problem is not the volume of requests or lack of organizational skills, but values - what is really important to us. Our values and our priorities are reflected in how we use our assets/resources. Frequently our activities give a false representation of ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Simple Steps For An Extraordinary New Year

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 6, 2023

Psalm 22 begins as a lament - a desperate plea to God from someone who knows how much he needs God. The terms are clear - without God there is no hope. With God there is always hope, and David gives us a map here, finding hope when challenges are all around us

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Scripture: Psalm 22:22-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Equipped #3: Help Out Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 29, 2025

One definition of serving is “the ability to engage in practical deeds of kindness for the benefit of others.” Thom Rainer wrote, “A servant mindset is totally counterintuitive in our culture today.”

Equipped 3: HELP OUT Romans 12:7 Introduction In Matthew 20, the mother of James and John made an unthinkable request of Jesus. “In your Kingdom, please let my two sons sit in places of honor next to you, one on your right and the other on your left.” (Matthew 20:21 NLT).. Seats next to a king ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On Proponents Of God

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 11, 2025

A proponent is essentially defined as a person who advocates a theory, proposal or course of action.

Brennan Manning, an American author once remarked: “For those who feel their lives are a grave disappointment to God, it requires enormous trust and reckless, raging confidence to accept that the love of Jesus Christ knows no shadow of alteration or change. When Jesus said, "Come to me, all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Romans 8:31, 1 Peter 3:15, 2 Timothy 1:7

We All Know Lazarus

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 24, 2025

Meeting Jesus in the Lazarus' of this world.

Luke 16:19-31 “We All Know Lazarus” We have all seen him. He lies on a pile of newspapers outside a shop doorway, covered with a rough blanket. Perhaps he has a dog with him for safety. People walk past him or even step over him. Maybe he occasionally rattles a few coins in a tin cup, asking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Equipped#7 - Equipped To Care Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 25, 2025

We’ve seen how God equips His people with gifts like prophecy, service, teaching, encouragement, giving, and leadership. Today we come to the seventh gift: mercy.

EQUIPPED TO CARE: Showing Mercy Introduction Today, we are concluding our visit to God’s Workshop as we see the various tools he is creating to serve in the Kingdom. In the book of Romans is a core theme of accepting and working together with your brothers and sisters, even if there are major ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saved To Serve Series

Contributed by Don Campbell on Oct 23, 2025

This is the 6th sermon in the series.

SAVED TO SERVE PSALM 119:41-48 INTRODUCTION A. After the resurrection, Peter and others returned to their nets, fishing all night and catching nothing. When Jesus told them to cast their nets on the other side, they could not haul the catch into the boat; instead, they had to drag it to shore ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:41-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living On The Altar: A Life Fully Given To God

Contributed by Chris Layton on Nov 6, 2025

Romans 12:1 is not a casual suggestion—it’s a heartfelt plea. Paul is urging us to respond to God’s grace with complete surrender. Not just a one-time decision, but a daily offering.

Living on the Altar: A Life Fully Given to God Romans 12:1 Introduction: A Call to Total Surrender Romans 12:1 is not a casual suggestion—it’s a heartfelt plea. Paul writes, “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God…” He’s urging us to respond to God’s grace with complete ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Single But Not Alone PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

This sermon aims to explore and appreciate the blessings and opportunities of singleness as a unique gift from God, emphasizing that being single does not equate to being alone, as we are part of God's vast family.

Good morning, family. Today's focus is a little bit different but equally important. We have all heard numerous sermons on the joys of marriage, the importance of family, but today we are going to ponder upon the blessings of singleness. We are going to explore the call to dedicated service, even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:7, Matthew 19:11

Topics: Singleness, Dedicated Service

Volunteering For Duty

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 21, 2012

Isaiah is a model for volunteering. There are many reasons why people volunteer. Isaiah did so for 3 reasons – an appreciation for what God had done for Him,a realization of others' need, and God’s will

Volunteering for Duty Isaiah 6:1-8 In its simplest definition a volunteer is someone who freely, without any legal obligation, chooses to act in recognition of a need. In Mark 10:45 we read “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What David Had That Saul Did Not

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 2, 2013

Being a man after God's own heart does not mean totally sinless but one who is trying. Keeping your eyes on the goal is the key.

INTRODUCTION 1. David spent much of his early life alone a. His best friends were sheep and his enemies wild animals b. He seems to have been alone much of his early life 2. His training as king seems to have been done in secret 3. It was even a secret ceremony when he was anointed king 4. Samuel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eye Witness News 4 - Bethlehem (Advent 4, 2009) 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 week four focusing on the little town of Bethlehem.

Luke 2:1-7 NIV In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to his own town to register. 4 So Joseph also went up from the town of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"If Everyone Were An Eye, How Would We Hear?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 20, 2010

A sermon about finding love, meaning and hope within the Body of Christ.

1 Corinthians 12:12-27 “If Everyone were an Eye, How would we Hear?” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Raise your hand if you’ve ever had a toothache. Nobody who has ever had that experience will need to be reminded just how all-consuming that kind of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: United Methodist

Fix Your Eyes Upon Jesus, He Is King Of Kings

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

Following Jesus means we recognize the royal nature of the one we serve. Yes, he has saved us. Yes, he loves us and wants us in his royal family. But yes, he is King of Kings, and we owe him our very lives. There is no other appropriate response.

Fix Your Eyes upon Jesus, He is King of Kings Matthew 21:6-16 One of the more famous phrases in the New Testament involves “fixing our eyes upon Jesus.” The idea comes from a pair of passages in Hebrews. • “Let us fix our eyes upon Jesus.” (Heb. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:6-16

Denomination: Baptist