Sermons on Eyes Fixed On God:

The Secret Of Success Series

Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 16, 2002

The story of Stephen. In God’s eyes, Stephen was so successful, that verse 56 tell us that Jesus Himself stood to show Stephen that He was a witness on his behalf.

THE SECRET OF SUCCESS Acts 6:8-15 & 7:54-60 INTRODUCTION Do you believe that we as a society put a lot of emphasis on success? (ALLOW RESPONSES) What are the indications of our obsession with success? (ALLOW RESPONSES) Would you like to know the secret of success? Hands up who would like to know ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60, Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Inside Connections And The Jewish Trial Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 31, 2003

Peter’s denial and the Jewish trial of Jesus opens our eyes to the nature of sinful mankind and society...and to God’s Sovereign Purposes which cannot be thwarted

Note: this is a bulletin insert that I included with the sermon. The actual sermon follows below it. Ed Inside Connections and The Jewish Trial of Jesus (Luke 22:54-65; John 18:12-27; Matt. 26:57-75; Mark 14:54-72) Have you ever noticed this verse about John sneaking Peter into the courtyard ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-65, John 18:12-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Understand Your Money Biblically Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 22, 2004

2nd in a five part series on seeing your possessions from a Biblical prespective. Part 2- Understand your money from a God’s eye-view.

UNDERSTAND YOUR MONEY BIBLICALLY LUKE 12:15-21 INTRODUCTION: In the book of Revelation Jesus Christ addresses seven churches. He has praise for all of them, but He rebukes 5 of them for not holding to the faith more fully. The Church at Laodecia, in particular, is called to task by our Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-51

Denomination: Christian Church

Transformed By Truth: A Call To Humility Romans 12:3 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 1, 2024

Romans 12:3 challenges us to adopt a mindset of humility, recognising our true worth in God’s eyes and understanding our place in His grand design.

Transformed by Truth: A Call to Humility Romans 12:3 Introduction Today, we will delve into a powerful and transformative message from the Apostle Paul in Romans 12:3. This verse challenges us to adopt a mindset of humility, recognising our true worth in God’s eyes and understanding our place in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3, Philippians 2:3-4, Ephesians 4:7, 1 Peter 5:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Perfect Plan

Contributed by Dan Stires on Dec 7, 2011

God’s plan for our lives is not always going to be exactly what we think. But God’s Plan will always be Perfect for us! God’s plan for our lives is not always an easy one. But it is a plan that will become a blessing to many if we will obey that call.

God’s Perfect Plan? Scripture: John 1:6-8, 19-28 Scripture Reading: Matthew 1:18-25 There’s something special about Christmas pageants, even those in which everything seems to go wrong. I think you’ll like this story: A church tried to outdo the previous years Christmas pageants, so they ...read more

Scripture: John 1:18-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Our God Is An Awesome God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

This Psalm we are looking at doesn't even soar into space. It stops earth bound, and still it deals with a God who is truly awesome. He is awesome, not because of His creation and what He has done, but because of His character, and what He is.

Everett Fullam was in Libera in 1969 when the two Americans, Armstrong and Aldin walked on the moon. He told the Gheo tribe chief this was happening, and the old man looked up to the moon and said, "There's nobody up there." He sounded angry and added, "Besides, that is not big ...read more

A Fork In The Road

Contributed by Dr. Travis Shipley on Sep 19, 2016

Have you ever been at the fork in the road and chose the wrong direction, made mistakes that had consequences? Everyone has, how do you fix those mistake?

I am willing to bet that every one of us, even those that are young, wish you could change something in the past one way or the other. You got to that fork in the road, and you made the wrong turn. You got in a heated exchange and said the wrong thing. You put yourself in a compromised ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: *other

Consider Christ

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Sep 1, 2010

In a day when so much is vying for our attention, the Scriptures tell us to look to (to fix our focus on) Jesus Christ... "Looking unto Jesus!"

1. THE CROWNED CHRIST • Christ = Messiah – “anointed” – Position of the Administration & the Power of the Office • Matt 3:17 – He Pleased the Father • Matt 28:18 – He is Full of Power • John 1:14 – Because He Came • Phil 2:9-11 – He is exalted – HIS NAMES… • Rev 5:12-13 – He is the Crowned ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Wedding Feast--Sign Of The New Covenant Of Grace

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 15, 2025

At Cana, both Mary and Jesus knew that if Jesus intervened to fix the problem of the empty wineskins, as He did on her request, doing such a sign reminiscent of the prophets’ predictions about God’s redemptive action would start them both down the road to Calvary.

Second Sunday in Course 2025 Just last Sunday we heard from Isaiah that the Messiah would not cry out or mistreat the wounded. That surely describes Jesus. Today we hear from Isaiah, “For Zion's sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until her vindication ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, John 2:1-11, Psalm 96:1-3, Psalm 96:7-10, Isaiah 62:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Gray Hairs - A Message For A New Year

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 28, 2005

Hosea pointed out 6 ’Gray Hairs’ that we should take care of in order to "Find the Fix in 2006". Link included to formatted text version, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Gray Hairs ‘Finding the Fix in 2006’ Hosea 7:1-16 Hosea is one of the minor prophets…this doesn’t mean he was under 18 or unimportant but only that his prophecy is shorter in length than Isaiah’s or Jeremiah’s, etc. The Pastor was preaching a series on the prophets and one of the members asked ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

3 Advent B

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Dec 12, 2002

The prophet Isaiah speaks of one who comes to bring good news to the oppressed. God gives us eyes to see hope in the midst of darkness.

3 Advent B Isaiah 61:1-4,8-11 15 December 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen Christmas is a time of images. We so easily create mind pictures of gentle snow and evergreen trees. We imagine presents under decorated Christmas tree, good food whose smell invites us to taste and enjoy. We think of angels and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Sanctity Of Human Life

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 30, 2005

God tells us why the human life is sacred in His eyes because He has created every human being in His image.

“THE SANCTITY OF A HUMAN LIFE” Jeremiah 1:5 1. You are created as a PERSON. (v. 5a) Psalm 100:3; 139:13-16; Isaiah 43:1; 49:1; Exodus 33:12, 17; Isaiah 44:24; 45:3-4; Luke 1:11-15; John 1:6-8; Galatians 1:15-16; Psalm 22:10 2. You are created in accordance to His PATTERN. (v. 5b) Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Hidden Gems PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

This sermon explores the value of virtue in God's eyes, using the example of the virtuous woman in Proverbs 31:10, and how we can emulate her.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering. How wonderful it is to be in the presence of God and in the company of fellow believers as we gather to share in the Word of God. It is always a joy and a privilege to come together in this way, united in our love for Christ and our desire to know ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10

Topics: Acknowledgement, Usage

The Three Meals

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 8, 2024

This sermon involves the setting up of three meals – the meal of poison , the meal of opened eyes and the meal of Grace and Salvation.

Scripture: Genesis 3:3-7; Luke 24:28-35; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Sermon: The Three Meals This sermon involves the setting up of three meals – you can place the three meals on a table that is in the front of the sanctuary – all three can fit on one table – use a nice tablecloth to accept the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:28-35, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Genesis 3:3-7

Denomination: Nazarene

God Is In Control

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 29, 2021

An extensive look at Psalm 2

Psalm 2- God Is In Control I. Psalm 2:1-3 1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying, 3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal