Sermons on Eyes:

God's Perfect Gifts

Contributed by Mike Hays on Dec 23, 2000

Christmas comes every day of the year for those who will open their eyes to God’s gracious hand at work.

"God’s Perfect Gifts" James 1:16-17 As a child we make our Christmas lists and make sure that all of those who truly love us get copies for their shopping excursions before Christmas morning. I can still remember going through the catalog and marking the things that I wanted most, the things ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Minister's God-Given Goal – Part 1 Of 3

Contributed by Paul George on Oct 12, 2006

To find favor in God’s eyes, it is essential that a minister understand the goal that God has sent before him.

The Minister’s God-given Goal – Part 1 Matthew 28:16:20 To find favor in God’s eyes, it is essential that a minister understand the goal that God has sent before him. Most ministers have some specific goal that they often refer to as their “vision.” It is what they strive to accomplish. However, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Holiness

Don’t Lose Your Mind Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009

Keeping a salvation mindset will protect us from distraction, disorientation, and discouragement as we keep our eyes on the prize.

Don’t Lose Your Mind Ephesians 6:13-17 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ornithology Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jan 28, 2008

Ornithology is the term used to describe the study of birds. Christ says to His church "thou hast doves’ eyes."

1. THE BRIDE "Behold, thou art fair, my love; behold, thou art fair; thou hast doves’ eyes." Christ is admiring His bride the church. Doves’ eyes are perfectly round, speaking of completeness. The church is complete in Christ - "And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:15-17

I Am Longius

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on May 19, 2011

An Easter Monologue from the eye of "Longius" the traditional name for the centurion who thrust his spear into Jesus side.

Hey, do buddy, yeah you in the front row, you don’t see and Pharisees around do you? Ok, Hi, I am Longius and I am a Roman Centurion. These are strand days indeed. I’ve traveled the world in the service of Rome and Tiberius our Emperor and General. I’ve lived a life of great ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:39

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherds Message Of Hope Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 17, 2012

This message looks at the birth of Jesus through the eyes of the shepherds, and we must not leave Jesus out of our lives.

The Shepherd’s message of Hope Luke chapter 2:8-20 This message has some thoughts and illustrations from contributors of sermoncentral. Introduction- We have been in a series called Holding onto Christmas. We can get so busy that we could miss Christmas if we are not careful. Last week, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Nazarene

“mountain With The Best View” Series

Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Nov 17, 2011

Sometimes something happens that is so startling that it opens your eyes to what was there, but hidden, and it forever changes the world!

I remember it like it was just a few moments ago. It was a beautiful clear, sunny Tuesday morning and I had a meeting with Jay and Colette about their mission work in Poland. Jay came running into my office and told me to look on the internet because something big was happening in New York City. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Big Picture

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 28, 2018

We mustn’t take our eyes off the big picture; keep the Main Thing the main thing!

The Big Picture February 25, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We mustn’t take our eyes off the big picture; keep the Main Thing the main thing! Focus Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 ( Supplemental Passage: Therefore, since we have so great a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Rewarding Race Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Oct 30, 2018

Keeping Our Eyes on Jesus Means: Jesus is our source, Jesus is our inspiration, Jesus is our hope.

It’s a Rewarding Race Hebrews 12:1-3 race(a???a/agona): root word for agony or agonize. endurance (upomone/hupomone): mone—to remain; hupo—under; to remain under; not squirt out; not quit. keeping (?f????te?/aphorontes): to look away from all else Keeping Our Eyes on Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

See The Ark Of The Covenant

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 24, 2014

To show that we focus our eyes on the LORD JESUS as the Ark of the Covenant, and follow it where ever He goes.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you know JESUS is the ark of the covenant? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we focus our eyes on the LORD JESUS as the Ark of the Covenant, and follow it where ever He goes. IV. TEXT: Joshua 3:3 (Amplified Bible) 3:3 Commanding the people: When ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Simeon’s Answer To "hope So" Faith Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 23, 2021

Simeon says, "My eyes have seen your salvation." Could that be true today too?

A COMMON ANSWER ABOUT BEING SAVED: “I hope so.” - Often when you ask someone if they are going to heaven, they will answer, “I hope so.” - Or you might ask someone if they’re saved and they’ll reply, “I think so.” - [Maybe share those two as more developed stories.] - Maybe you’re in that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Anchor Of Hope

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 17, 2020

Jesus is our anchor of Hope in all storms and all of life. We must keep our eyes on Jesus

Anchor of Hope Hebrews chapter 6:13-20 Good Morning everyone What are you putting your hope in? What or who do you trust with your eternal and everlasting things? When this old world is done and you stand before the Lord of the universe- what will you be placing your hope in? Now more than ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Nazarene

The Voice Of Love Is Calling Series

Contributed by K. Heath Mcdougal-Deans on Apr 26, 2021

God is calling you to greatness! The Good Shepherd will lead if we listen. Open the eyes of our hearts, Lord.

The Voice of Love is Calling Philip Keller tells a story in his book, Lessons from a Sheep Dog, about how a bedraggled collie named Lassie came into his possession. One day he happened to notice an ad in the paper that simply said: "Border collie to good owner. Currently uncontrollable and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18, Psalm 139:13-14, Ephesians 2:10, Isaiah 64:8

Denomination: Other

Becoming A Creature Of Habit 02 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 2, 2023

THIS MESSAGE CONTIUES THE SERIES ABOVE AND LOOKS AT FELLOWSHIP THROUGH THE EYES OF JOHN AS HE WRITES TO HIS FRIEND GAIUS.

BECOMING A CREATURE OF HABIT 02 CHANGING OUR WAYS IN 2023 3 JOHN INTRODUCTION: AS WE RETURN TO OUR SERIES IN 3RD JOHN, WE CONTINUE TO LOK AT THOSE ACTIONS THAT JOHN BROUGHT TO LIGHT THAT WERE EVIDENT IN HIS FRIEND GAIUS. THESE ACTIONS ARE GREAT HABITS FOR US TO DEVELOP AS WE BEGIN THIS NEW ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

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