Sermons on Eyes And Ears:

By The Grace Of God

Contributed by James Cloud on Aug 4, 2007

Sermon deals with self-righteousness vs. humility.

By the Grace of God Fr. James Cloud St. Jude’s Anglican Church 8-27-2006 The readings today include some very important points in our spiritual walks as Christians. Many churches proclaim, in the spiritual sense, go ahead and play with the boiling water on the stove if you want, stick your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-22

Denomination: Anglican

The Altar

Contributed by Charlie Scalf on Jan 26, 2008

The purpose and the need of the altar in our church and most importantly, in our lives

The Altar Rom 12:1-2 Text Rom 12:1-3 1 Cor 1:27 - 29 (NKJV) 27But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty; 28and the base things of the world and the things which are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Stone, The Stink, And The Glory Of God

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 16, 2009

Remembrance Sunday, 1989: For us to see the glory of God in the face of death means that we have to move some obstacles and we have to live into the bitterness of what might have been; but then the great "Come Forth" can be heard.

At Easter it was not hard to think and to sing of the glory of God, was it? Not hard at all to imagine that God’s in His heaven, all’s right with the world. Triumphant music played, pronouncements came forth about victory and power and honor to our God. It was not hard at Easter to dwell on the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

A Violent Man Entices And Leads

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 14, 2016

To show that GOD shows that we don't need to adapt to the leadership of bad men but continue to serve and be a slave of JESUS not men.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a leader? No, I'm not. I'm a servant and slave of JESUS, JESUS is my Leader. Where He leads I will follow. Matthew 16:24 (Amplified Bible) Then Jesus said to His disciples, If anyone desires to be My disciple, let him deny himself [disregard, lose sight of, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Healing The Paralitic Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jan 20, 2017

Jesus is preaching in a house that is about to have its roof removed. Four friends were determined to get their paralyzed friend into Jesus presence. So determined that they tore the roof off the house to get him in. Jesus compassion was immediate

Introduction A. The students in my third-grade class were bombarding me with questions about my newly pierced ears. "Does the hole go all the way through?" "Yes." "Did it hurt?" "Just a little." "Did they stick a needle through your ears?" "No, they used a special gun." Silence followed, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

So Quickly Deserting Series

Contributed by Bruce Blythe on Jan 27, 2020

Nominal 25 minute sermon on Galatians chapter one. Includes some background, additional references, advice on the preaching of the sermon and a little Greek. Hope you find it a blessing. Bruce

Sometimes, us Christians can be so silly. pause Sometimes us Christians are so selective. pause Sometimes us Christians can be so blind. long pause We just don’t want to know some things, Regardless of just how clear the Bible is! pause & explain Not talking about people who’ve been Christians ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Believe It Or Not

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 14, 2018

"No one ever spoke the way this man does." That was the assessment of the temple guardians who had been sent out to arrest Jesus. His speech left a lasting mark on their minds and hearts. What was it in Jesus' speech that transformed these men?

[Sermon preached on 7 October 2018, 21st Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] I am sure you must have heard the term “fake news” a good deal lately. As long as mankind has lived on this planet, people have been manipulating information in order to misguide others for their own ...read more

Scripture: John 7:40-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Unwrap: The Gift Of God

Contributed by Kumar Aryal on Jul 20, 2018

Christmas

Unwrap: The Gift of God Luke 2:1-7 (NIV) Merry Christmas Brothers and Sisters! It is such a joy to celebrate the birth of Jesus together this morning! Could you please, turn to the person next to you and greet each other Merry Christmas! I would like to begin with the Story of little ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Healing Of A Leper Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 18, 2021

At first reading, this story has the tones of a divine miracle but it is so much more.

Introduction At first reading, this story has the tones of a divine miracle. Something that would have been incredible to see as a member of the crowd. The image of a poor wretched man, probably on his last days on earth, begging the Lord Jesus for a new lease on life, and getting just that. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16, 2 Kings 7:3, Ephesians 2:1, Romans 10:9, John 8:28, Isaiah 64:6, Leviticus 5:3, Mark 1:41, 2 Corinthians 5:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

The Great Apostasy

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 22, 2019

ONE OF THE SIGNS OF THE END TIMES BEING CLOSER IS A RISE IN APOSTASY, PEOPLE WHO WERE "BELIEVERS" TURNING THEIR BACKS OF THE FAITH.

THE GREAT APOSTASY 2 THESSALONIANS 2:1-3 OUR “END TIMES” CLOCK IS RAPIDLY APPROACHING THE MIDNIGHT HOUR. WE SAW LAST WEEK WITH ISRAEL’S RE-EMERGENCE AS A NATION, THE CREATING OF MANY OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES NECESSARY FOR THE OCCURANCE OF THE RAPTURE. OUR END TIMES CLOCK NOW STANDS AT 11:30 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The New Never Wears Off...

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 28, 2019

The more of Jesus we get in the circle, in our own circle. The more it will become impossible to keep Jesus and what we become exposed to, only in the circle!

The new never wears off! 2nd Corn. 5:17 HCSB. 17. Therefore if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation; old things have passed away, and look, new things have come. Illus. Saw a guy with his new car the other day, or at least it sure seemed new the way he admired it walking away backwards ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Mark 11:20-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus The Better Way: He Instills A Better Motivation Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 17, 2013

Chasing the dream that God created you for gives life meaning.

JESUS THE BETTER WAY: JESUS INSTILLS A BETTER MOTIVATION HEBREWS 11:32 – 12:3 INTRO The Bucket List So did any of you read, a few weeks back, about the 91 year old that fulfilled one of his bucket list items? Walter Thomas lives in Woodstock, NY and he had an unusual wish on his bucket ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The Hope Of Singing Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 10, 2020

Let us prepare for the birth of Christ with songs of joy and thanksgiving. Let us sing as God’s people with one unified voice. Let us come closer together as God’s children as we sing His praises.

The Hope of Singing Isaiah 35:1-10 There was once a woman who was talking to her parents who had recently retired. Her mother had always wanted to learn how to play the piano, so her father bought a piano for his wife’s birthday. A few weeks later, the woman asked her father how she was doing with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Persecution - Are You Ready For It?

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 9, 2021

We in America do not have any real experience with religious persecution like we find in other countries. However, over the past decades we have seen reverence for the name of Jesus become mockery. What will we do when proclaiming Jesus becomes outlawed?

Persecution - Are You Ready For It? Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2 “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-12, Numbers 32:23, John 3:17, 2 Timothy 2:11-13, Acts 5:41, Revelation 1:9, Matthew 10:39, John 14:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

"Faith Beyond Distractions”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 4, 2024

Questions: Why is Jesus going to Gentile Sidon? To connect Himself to Elijah? Is the miracle about "Faith? Why does Jesus "spit" and "sigh" in order to work a miracle...when only His words were enough for the woman from Sidon?

In Jesus Holy Name September 8, 2024 Text: Mark 7:24-36 Pentecost XVI - Redeemer “Faith Beyond Distractions” Mark has another great story for us this morning about the vastness of the Kingdom of God and the ministry of Jesus which reaches beyond the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37, Matthew 15:21-28, Isaiah 9:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran