Sermons on In The Twinkling Of An Eye:

The Christmas Story Through The Eyes Of Joseph Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Dec 7, 2017

A Candlelight service told mostly through the eyes of Joseph

Christmas Eve Candlelight service Saturday, December 24, 2016 The following narrative is based on scriptures from Matthew 1 and Luke 1 & 2 and from On this Holy Night by Max Lucado. I did this as a first person monologue and my daughter helped me out by playing Mary. Please feel free to use ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Friends

Open The Eyes Of My Heart, Lord Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

When people try to hinder your crying out to Jesus, do what Bartimaeus did: Resist them. Don't let them intimidate you into silence.

INTRODUCTION Our friend, Paul Baloche, who lived for many years in Lindale, Texas has written or co-written over 120 worship songs. Perhaps his most popular song is “Open the Eyes of my Heart, Lord” which I’ve borrowed his song title for this message. In the early 90’s, when Mike and I had only ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

Open Our Eyes To Find Jesus

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 5, 2019

We are going to begin our year by asking God to open our eyes to see Jesus. When we see the beauty and majesty of Jesus our lives and hearts will be changed and we will be moved to grow in our discipleship and service.

We are going to begin our year by asking God to open our eyes to see Jesus. When we see the beauty and majesty of Jesus our lives and hearts will be changed and we will be moved to grow in our discipleship and service. Today we ask God to open our eyes to FIND Jesus. Though many have found Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Open Our Eyes To Follow Jesus

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 15, 2019

We began our year with prayers that God would open our eyes to help us find Jesus. Today we continue that prayer asking God to help us follow Jesus.

We began our year with prayers that God would open our eyes to help us find Jesus. Today we continue that prayer asking God to help us follow Jesus. Psalm 25:4-5 “Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17, Psalm 25:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Palm Sunday Through The Eyes Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 5, 2018

This is the 1st sermon in the "Through The Eyes Of Jesus" series.

Series: Through The Eyes Of Jesus [#1] PALM SUNDAY THROUGH THE EYES OF JESUS Luke 19:28-44 Introduction: Almost every year, the Sunday before Easter means that you are going to hear about Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. This year, instead of hearing about Palm Sunday from a preacher’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

Letdown Sunday Through The Eyes Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 8, 2018

This is the 3rd sermon in the "Through The Eyes Of Jesus" series.

Series: Through The Eyes Of Jesus [#3] LETDOWN SUNDAY THROUGH THE EYES OF JESUS John 20:24-31 Introduction: While I am not trying to anger anyone, the week after Easter is handled like it’s a letdown. There is so much hype around Easter that after it is over, it seems like most people don’t ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

Jubilate Sunday Through The Eyes Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 26, 2018

This is the 4th sermon in the Easter Season series, "Through The Eyes Of Jesus".

Series: Through The Eyes Of Jesus [#4] JUBILATE SUNDAY THROUGH THE EYES OF JESUS John 21:1-14 Introduction: For denominations that use liturgy each week, the 3rd Sunday of Easter is called Jubilate Sunday. As we look at our text this morning, the disciples were not jubilate. Jubilate means to ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Easter From Thee Soldiers Eyes

Contributed by Mike Weddington on Jun 18, 2017

This sermon was used as a drama, while dressed as a Roman soldier.

We could tell that day that pilate wanted to be done with this trial. He wanted to just punish Jesus and send him on his way. But that did not go over very well with the crowds or the chief priests. I remember him giving the crowds the choice of what to do that day. You see it was customary for ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

2x4 In My Eye Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 1, 2021

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

“2x4 In My Eye” Luke 6:37-45 A sermon for 6/6/21 Pastor John Bright - Harmony & Swansonville UMC Luke 6 “41 And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not perceive the plank in your own eye? 42 Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me remove the speck that is in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-45, Galatians 6:7-10, Luke 6:35-36, Ephesians 4:25-31, Matthew 18:15-17, Ephesians 4:15, James 3:8-12, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Whose Eyes Are You Looking Through Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 23, 2020

This is the 22nd sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#22] WHOSE EYES ARE YOU LOOKING THROUGH? Acts 10:1-23 Introduction: Having a blind person living with you lends itself to jokes and pranks. When Tharon doesn’t notice something, I will say things like, “Tharon, open your eyes”; or “What are you looking at”? When Tharon lost his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

"the Eye Of The Needle"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 6, 2021

A call to radical discipleship.

“The Eye of The Needle” Mark 10:17-31 What is difficult, puzzling and/or shocking in the passage we just read? What would be challenging about trying to live out what Jesus has just said? What comes across here, as Good News? Why would someone want to take on the challenges of living this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Eyes, Feet And Fingers Of A Wicked Man

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 8, 2015

To show in the bible how GOD sees a wicked man.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a wicked person? Before yes, but now I'm GOD's Righteousness and established in His Righteousness. Romans 3:23 (Amplified Bible) Since all have sinned and are falling short of the honor and glory which God bestows and receives. 2 Corinthians 5:21 (Amplified Bible) For our ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who You Are In God’s Eyes

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on May 7, 2020

God, through the Apostle Peter, gives us several images of what it means to be a Christian rightly connected to Christ and to each other. Holding onto these images can help us weather the storms of life.

1 Peter 2:2-10 Who You Are in God’s Eyes Happy Mother’s Day, church! If you are able to join us for our 11:00 Zoom call today (that is, Sunday), mothers, we’d like you to show us a picture of you and your kids, maybe when they were young, if you have one handy. Mothers often are the glue that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-10, Romans 5:8, Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

Take Your Eyes Off The Clock Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 26, 2013

On the contrary, we have illness to endure, uncertainty, angst, fear and delay lurking in every corner of our life. How do you survive those occasions?

Take your eyes off the clock Ruth 2:7”And she said, 'Please let me glean and gather after the reapers among the sheaves.' So she came and has continued from morning until now, though she rested a little in the house." Imagine that the world suddenly became simpler, cleaner, corrupt free, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Commission Through The Eyes Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 29, 2018

This is the 6th sermon in the Easter Season series, "Through The Eyes Of Jesus".

Series: Through The Eyes Of Jesus [#6] THE GREAT COMMISSION THROUGH THE EYES OF JESUS Matthew 28:16-20 Introduction: Today is the 5th Sunday of Easter. On this Thursday, the ascension of Jesus is celebrated. Next Sunday, we will study about the ascension of Jesus; but today we are going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist