Sermons on Lift Eyes:

25 Stories Down

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025

Even twenty-five stories down, the faith of hidden believers still shone—reminding us that God’s light endures, even in the depths.

It was the summer of 1994 when my wife and our children and I traveled through central Türkiye. The road carried us across the dry plateau until we reached Cappadocia—a landscape so strange and beautiful it looked as though it had been shaped by another hand. Wind and rain had carved towers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Psalm 139:8, John 1:5, Ephesians 2:19, Isaiah 32:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

An Outline For Mothers Of Messiah: Rebekah Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 30, 2025

Rebekah had been married to Isaac for twenty years, but they had no children. This outline has some notes about Rebekah's past and then after she and Isaac were married. She had the privilege to be a mother of the Messiah!

An Outline for Mothers of Messiah: Rebekah Introduction: Sarah was one of the first believers in the LORD who was barren, not able to bear any children. She wasn’t the last one, either, as Rebekah had the same problem. But, like Sarah, Rebekah remained true to the LORD and stands in the line as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:50-61, Genesis 24:15-21, Genesis 24:62-67, Genesis 25:19-28

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond Silver Cages

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 12, 2025

God still speaks within every culture’s understanding, restoring forgotten truth and inviting each generation to move from knowledge to personal encounter.

(THE GOD WHO SPEAKS OUR LANGUAGE) Opening Scene — Susa, Iran The ruins of the ancient palace lay scattered across the valley floor at Susa — low mounds of sunbaked earth and broken brick, the faint tracing of walls and courtyards that once belonged to Darius’s royal residence. You could still ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:47, Daniel 6:26, Romans 1:19-20, Acts 17:23-28, John 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God Speaks My Language

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 12, 2025

God continually reveals Himself within the cultural, intellectual, and spiritual framework of the people He seeks to redeem.

(A Reflective Message) --- Opening Scene — Susa, Iran The ruins of the ancient palace lay scattered across the valley floor at Susa — low mounds of sunbaked earth and broken brick, the faint tracing of walls and courtyards that once belonged to Darius’s royal residence. You could still see ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:47, Daniel 6:26, Romans 1:19-20, Acts 17:23-28, John 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Heaven Bound PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

Emphasizes seeking heavenly things, living a Christ-centered life, and the transformative power of embracing Christ as our Savior, Friend, and All.

Good morning, dear friends! I am so pleased to see each and every one of you here today, gathered in fellowship and love, ready to receive the Word of God. I am reminded of the words of Max Lucado who once said, "God never said that the journey would be easy, but He did say that the arrival would ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Topics: Heaven, Bound

Not Abandoned PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 8, 2023

Explores God's deep love for us, emphasizing our need to trust His constant presence and care, even when His ways are beyond our understanding.

Good morning, dear friends. I trust that the Lord has kept you in His grace and peace. Today, we are gathered here in the house of our Lord to reflect, to learn, and to grow in our faith. We are here to open our hearts and minds to the divine words of our Heavenly Father. We are turning our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:15-19

Topics: Confidence, God's Presence

It's All In The Saying Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 17, 2004

5th of 5 messages on Jesus Controversy: Jesus is the “Light of the world”. He doesn’t say, “I can see the light” or “I know the way to the light”; He says, “I am the Light of the world.”

5/16/04 – It’s All in the Saying John 8:12-59 Rick Black Slide The world is a very dark place… [lower lights in aud] Light Candle #1: Look at the newspaper... and you will read about darkness. Go to the magazine rack in any grocery store... and you will glimpse darkness on the covers. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-59, 2 Corinthians 4:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Turn Back

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 28, 2003

We are all subject to the temptation to turn back when things get tough, go seriously wrong, etc. What does it mean to turn back? What can we do to prevent it?

DON’T TURN BACK SCRIPTURE: Hebrews 10:38 – 39 (Or start reading at verse 21.) 10:38 “Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. 10:39 But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:38-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Surveyor

Contributed by Paul George on Sep 10, 2003

In his night visions Zechariah saw four horns and four craftsmen (1:18, 20). The horns Zechariah saw represent four kingdoms or kings “which have scattered Judah, Israel and Jerusalem” (v.19). The four craftsmen have come to throw down the horns of the

In his night visions Zechariah saw four horns and four craftsmen (1:18, 20). The horns Zechariah saw represent four kingdoms or kings “which have scattered Judah, Israel and Jerusalem” (v.19). The four craftsmen have come to throw down the horns of the nations who has lifted up their horns against ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 2:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

One Day Closer

Contributed by James May on Jul 6, 2003

Each day that passes brings us one day closer to the coming of the Lord. Are we ready, watching and waiting, or will we be left behind?

ONE DAY CLOSER As we awoke this morning and began to prepare to come to the House of God I wonder how many of us had the thought to run through our minds that this might be the day that Jesus comes to take his Bride away? How many of us contemplated that before this day will end, we could be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:48-51

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death Series

Contributed by Lindy Axon on Jul 7, 2003

This is Part 6 of a series on the 23rd Psalm. This lesson is about how the Shepherd sometimes leads us through dark valleys.

This week we are continuing our journey through the 23rd Psalm and looking at Psalm 23:4a-c, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for Thou art with me.” Let’s look now just as the first phrase… “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4, Habakkuk 3:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pains Of A Relevant Pastor

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 5, 2003

I thought it would be profitable if we would use this Preaching moment to highlite THE PAINS OF A RELEVANT PASTOR. For I am foolish enough to believe that A RELEVANT PASTOR WILL HAVE TO DEAL WITH THE PAIN THAT IS PAIRED WITH THE TASK OF TENDING THE FLOCK

One who is Hurled, Thrown into the Path of a People who are Bent on Self-Destruction Must Be Relevant. He must be Germane to a Grieving Generation. His Applications must be Appropriate for the Aches of His Age. His Preaching must be Pertinent to the Problems of His Parish. His Sermons must be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Hate #1 - Pride Series

Contributed by John Kycek on Sep 19, 2003

Let’s look at Proverbs 6:16-19 for a list of 7 things that God hates; the first one being "Pride."

• I hate it when: o When everyone asks me if I play basketball just because I’m tall. o People slow down to 40 miles an hour on the interstate just to gaze at someone with a flat tire o People who take more than 10 items in the express lane. • What do you hate? Ask crowd • God hates sin. • It ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Look At The Manger

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 12, 2007

Christmas Eve 2006 Sermon

(Slide 1) We have spent this Advent season coming alongside Joseph and the Shepherds, experiencing an unforgettable Christmas play, and the hanging of our Christmas greens. This morning though we are going to make a stop at the most important place of Advent – the manger. (Slide 2) Last week 27 of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:16

Denomination: Church Of God

Preparing For The Approaching Judgment

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Jul 28, 2008

Isaiah was given the task of speaking to God’s people who would reject His Word. Let’s study what God has to say about His Sovereignty, Man’s Sinfulness, God’s Seraphim, and Isaiah’s Service.

Isaiah 6:1-8 Preparing for the Approaching Judgment IN the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with two he covered his feet, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist