Sermons on losing sight of god: showing 946-960 of 214,403

Three Strikes - Yer Out!

Contributed by John Beehler on Aug 15, 2001

God may lose patience with us, and we may strike out, but we’re still on the team.

Three Strikes - Yer Out! Maybe you’ve seen those T-shirts and stickers with the words "No Fear." It’s the name of a company associated with motor sport racing and NASCAR. I guess this could be the slogan of the drivers....they supposedly drive and compete with NO FEAR. This attitude ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Approval Addiction Series

Contributed by Mark Edwards on Feb 22, 2006

How to lose approval addiction, and gain security, from knowing our Father God loves us

Losing approval addiction and gain security This past week we have taken Clem to full time pre primary for the first time. He does not know any of the kids in his class. One of the questions you cant help but ask as a parent is, have you made any friends. Really you are asking, is there anyone in ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Make It Through Suffering? Series

Contributed by Ross Anderson on Oct 25, 2005

Be prepared for times of suffering, lest affliction cause you to lose your grip on your relationship with God.

Be prepared for times of suffering, lest affliction cause you to lose your grip on your relationship with God. I. DON¡¦T BE DUMBFOUNDED BY SUFFERING (12-13) 12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Eleventh Hour

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 24, 2019

We can be sure that our reward will be “WHATSOEVER IS RIGHT.” You will never lose anything by working for God

TITLE: THE ELEVENTH HOUR SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 20:1-16 Be honest. When you heard the reading of the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard just now, did your heart leap for joy? Were you thrilled when you heard that the workers who had toiled and slaved all day long in the hot sun were going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Walking The Way Of Faith

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Aug 19, 2012

We walk by faith not by sight, but what does that mean. A short sermon on faith.

WALKING THE WAY OF FAITH: 2 Corinthians 5:1-7 I love that 1st verse of 2nd Corinthians 5. Have you ever thought about the picture that Paul is painting here? Look at it again: • This earthly house (“tent”): tents are temporary! They aren’t permanent ~ they are meant to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Baptism

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 25, 2008

A sermon forthe 4th Sunday in Lent Blind man receives sight

Fourth Sunday in Lent John 9:1-41 Baptism "As he passed by, he saw a man blind from his birth. And his disciples asked him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" Jesus answered, "It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Lutheran

When Others Disagree With You

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 5, 2001

Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Others Disagree With You Matthew 7:1 Judge not, that ye be not judged. Matthew 7:1 a [Judge not, that ye be not judged] Do not find fault with anyone except yourself or you will expose your own criminal tendencies and disposition. Matthew 7:2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Is The Healer Of Spiritual Blindness Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Nov 11, 2004

All people are spiritually blind by nature but can be given sight by believing in Jesus.

Who Is This Jesus? 9. He is the Healer of Spiritual Blindness John 9 November 6/7, 2004 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: • All people are spiritually blind by nature but can be given sight by believing in Jesus. INTRO: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. After a good meal, they lay down ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ekklesia

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 8, 2021

Jesus is concerned about the church has the church lost sight of its mission?

1. John 2:13-22 Jesus is concerned about Church Ekklesia the called out assembly called out ones. Jesus is concerned about what’s going on in the church. • This story of the cleansing of the temple is recorded in all four of the gospels. • The religious elite were ready to toss Jesus off ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Methodist

Open Your Eyes

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 7, 2010

There will come a day when all eyes will be opened, when faith will become sight

Open Your Eyes Reading: Matthew 20:29-34 Text: Luke 16:19-31 Introduction Blinding ignorance does mislead us. O! Wretched mortals, open your eyes! Quotation of Leonardo Da Vinci When the Rich Man opened his eyes . . . 1. He saw more than torment. 2. He saw regrets, and lost opportunities With eyes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Bad Do You Want To See?

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009

A look at the healing of Bartimaeus and what he was willing to do to receive his sight.

“HOW BAD DO YOU WANT TO SEE?” Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples, together with a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus (that is, the Son of Timaeus), was sitting by the roadside begging. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Father's Failure

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jun 10, 2002

Why did David lose his son Absalom?

Text: 2 Sam 18:33b "O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son" King David Question: Why did David lose his son Absalom? I/ FIRST, NOTICE THE REALM OF DAVID’S FAILURE 1. Not as a warrior - 1 Sam 17:32&45 (Goliath) 2. Not as an adopted son - ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:33

Denomination: Baptist

Love In The Rear View Mirror-Ii Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 2, 2001

How to recover from losing your first love.

Where is your first love?  This morning: 1) Patient: Ephesus - immoral, pagan city with strong church in it’s midst 2) Physician: Jesus who supports those who faithfully bring His message and knows everything about us individually and as a fellowship. 3) Positive: hard working, Bible ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Runnung This Race Of Faith

Contributed by Rainer Reddy on Feb 25, 2016

A message of encouragement when we are tired or losing faith.

Text: 2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” Theme: Running this race of faith Introduction - In 2015 thousands of runners entered the Comrades marathon. - I can imagine all the excitement and hype as these thousands of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:7

Denomination: Charismatic

Dealing With Seperation Series

Contributed by Eldon Reich on Sep 13, 2004

Helps people realize the difficulty of losing someone they love.

ELIJAH ---DEALING WITH SEPERATION –Crossing Over Jordan II Kings 2: 7-13 As we look out over the Lake. I want you to imagine it being the river Jordan. I want you to imagine that we are the Israelites on this side. And right behind the pavilion is the Egyptian Army. We can’t move forward because ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-13

Denomination: Methodist