Sermons on Eyes Were Opened:

Sacrificial Life

Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 2, 2017

“God said, “Do not lay your hand on the boy or do anything to him, for now I know that you fear God, seeing you have not withheld your son, your only son, from me”.”

Introduction: The best introduction to any book of all the books ever written in the world are found in the simple words “In the beginning God”. Everything begins with God. “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth”. God created everything that man would ever need before He created ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reward / Inheritance Factor Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 19, 2018

15th message in a series exploring the wonder of God as or loving Father. This message explores the fact that our loving Father rewards His children and secures and amazing future inheritance.

“The Reward and Inheritance Factor” Pt 2 (The Fatherhood of God Message 16) X. The Reward and Inheritance Factor We inherit our Dad’s riches and resources A. REWARD Without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-2, Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Reward / Inheritance Factor Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 19, 2018

16th message in a series exploring the wonder of God as our loving Father. This message continues a discussion on the truth of our Father's rewarding heart.

“The Reward and Inheritance Factor” Pt 2 (The Fatherhood of God Message 16) X. The Reward and Inheritance Factor We inherit our Dad’s riches and resources A. REWARD Without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Charity

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Sep 19, 2024

There seems to be a great divide in the accepted meanings for charity and love. In religious terms, Christians think they are one in the same.

When someone speaks of charity or uses the term charity, we immediately turn to the belief someone did a good deed for another who is poor or in need. Sometimes we associate the term with a foundation which accepts monetary donations for the poor. In contrast, with the term love, (which we often ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4, 1 Corinthians 13:1-7, 1 Corinthians 12:25-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Power Encounter

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Sep 28, 2024

Saul lived a life in pursuit of persecuting followers of Christ until he had a power encounter with Christ. Then, Saul became Paul and brought the power of God in full persuasion to all who would hear.

POWER ENCOUNTER The Apostle Paul said, “And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, 5 that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 2:4-5i PERSUADED BY POWER Paul was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9, 1 Corinthians 2:4-5, Acts 18:4, Acts 19:8, Acts 9:1-9, John 1:4, Matthew 5:13-16, Numbers 20:1-13, Exodus 17:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Sermon On A Bridge Too Far

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 2, 2025

"A bridge too far" is an idiom for an ambitious plan that is considered too demanding to succeed.

George Herbert, a British poet and orator once remarked: “He that cannot forgive others, breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass if he would ever reach heaven; for everyone has need to be forgiven.” Luke 14:28-30 reminds us: “For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:2, James 4:13-15, Ecclesiastes 5:2-3, Mark 11:25

Sermon On Where Are We Now?

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 6, 2025

“Where are we now?” befriends the present. It focuses on the identity of the here and now which is a key concept in mindfulness and a way of being.

Ralph Waldo Emerson, an American philosopher once remarked: “What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.” Galatians 2:20 reminds us: “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16, Hebrews 12:14, 1 Corinthians 13:12, Revelation 3:20

Losing Track Of God Series

Contributed by John Allen on Jun 10, 2025

Sometimes God does such unexpected things that we get confused and frustrated with him.

[Statements in brackets are for the preacher not the preaching. They are notes that reflect ideas based on the homiletics recommended in "Preach with No Pants" (https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/preach-with-no-pants-john-allen-sermon-on-inductive-250167) which proposes an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

When I’ve Done My Best

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jun 14, 2025

Have you ever reached a point where you said to yourself: “Lord, I’ve done all I know how to do—at home, in the marriage, in the ministry, and in my life—and it still seems like nobody cares?”

“And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.” Have you ever reached a point where you said to yourself: “Lord, I’ve done all I know how to do—at home, in the marriage, in the ministry, and in my life—and it still seems like nobody ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:15

Denomination: Baptist

God's Character Sermon I: God Our Provider Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 8, 2020

In times of testing, people of godly character keep on trusting God's purpose, God's provision, God's timing.

GOD’S WORDS TRANSLATED INTO GOOD WORKS DEFINES GODLY CHARACTER Thesis: When God’s People emulate God’s character, human needs are met and God is glorified. God’s “names” reveal God’s character. Application: Identify “names” that are descriptive of your character. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Christian Challenge Sermon V: Make Or Break Situations Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 15, 2020

In times like these, mature Christians confront issues of the day without feeling compelled to qualify their responses but by forthrightly facing the issues and taking a stand for truth even though it sometimes hurts.

MAKE OR BREAK SITUATIONS PRESENT A DISTINCT CHALLENGE TO CHRISTIANS “Cross my heart and hope to die!” Did any of you ever use that phrase to swear to a friend that you would keep a promise? As kids, we engaged in such promise making, except that we might have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-42

Lifestyle Principles Sermon V: Prioritize The Main Thing Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 22, 2020

When facing crisis situations, God's people accept the challenge to prioritize the main thing we pray for by doing the main thing Christ died for.

PRIORITIZE THE MAIN THING WE PRAY FOR BY DOING THE MAIN THING WE WOULD DIE FOR At a recent “note burning ceremony” the church’s pastor commended the parishioners, then commented on the meaning of the special occasion, reminding people that, whereas the burning of a note of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-3, Nehemiah 6:15-16, Nehemiah 8:1-8

Clinging To The Faith.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 23, 2020

Church, I want you to repeat the Apostle Paul’s words—1 Timothy 1:15, This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”—and I am the worst of them all.

Clinging To The Faith. 1 Timothy 1:15-20NLT Church, I want you to repeat the Apostle Paul’s words—1 Timothy 1:15, This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”—and I am the worst of them all. 15 This is a faithful saying, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15-20, Romans 7:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mold Me And Make Me Sermon I: . . . With A Fresh Start Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 25, 2020

Knowing what it is like to be broken in spirit, mature Christians also know that Christ our Lord would have us pray and ask God to mold us and make us after His Will.

MOLD ME AND MAKE ME AFTER THY WILL . . . WITH A FRESH START When we break a plate, ordinarily we simply toss it and get a new one. But what happens when a person is broken? Many of ...read more

Scripture: John 18:15-27, John 21:15-19

You Are Seedy! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 10, 2019

We handle it, exchange it, spend it, invest it, need it and give our life away for it. Does money stain us, change us, make us do things we don’t want to do? We can make money clean!

Money Laundering Pt. 3 - You Are Seedy! I. Introduction We have been talking about money in church. Why? Tim Keller says “Our bank statements are perhaps the greatest evidence of having minds that have truly been transformed by the grace of God.” Craig Blomberg, calls the way we take care of our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Pentecostal