Sermons on Lust Of Eyes:

Mud In Your Eye

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

Jesus tells us to walk by faith and not by sight. When we do that we give sight to all those all around us. Trust Jesus to open your eyes to the love of God and the forgiveness that is yours in Jesus. Jesus says wash away the mud from your eyes.

Mud in your eye John 9:1-21 Have you ever played in the mud? Maybe you made mud pies. Maybe you are one of those people who like tractor pulls or monster truck rallies. Some of you may have had a mud facial. Jesus found a very interesting use for mud one Sunday afternoon. He used it as a ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Open Our Eyes Series

Contributed by Andrew Drury on Mar 26, 2015

It describes how the life of Elisha is applicable to us

Below is the outline of the sermon, I preached on 18 November 2012 at West Ewell Evangelical Church, Surrey Introduction This is the latest sermon on Elisha, who ministered for 50 years. In this narrative, there is another skirmish in Middle East – with Israel being attacked by Arameans, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

His Eye Is On The Sparrow Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 23, 2015

Jesus urges us not to underestimate our worth or our work, but to realize we have our origin in God, our destiny with God and our lives constantly under the care of God.

MATTHEW 10: 29-33 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED Series] HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW All efforts aimed at educating, healing, and caring for human beings are based on the assumption that such endeavors are worthwhile. We believe that persons are of value. No one makes much of a stir about the loss of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:29-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Drought Of Dry Eyes

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jan 14, 2015

Worse than any drought that has ever touched the earth is the drought that has stricken the church (the drought of dry eyes)

Elijah calls for a meeting with Ahab: because of the sins of Ahab and the nation of Israel (God at the prayer of Elijah had shut up the heavens and there had been a 3 and a half year drought. DROUGHT = dryness, emptiness, famine, desolation, destruction, death Ahab the king of Israel meets ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:7-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Elisha The Eye Prophet Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 13, 2017

This may be the information age, but God is the ultimate information regulator. He determines what we do and do not perceive.

Elisha the Eye Prophet (2 Kings 6:8-23) We are all vulnerable in different ways: 1. “In 1991, an organization called Michigan’s Timid Motorist assisted 830 motorists across the MacKinac Bridge that is five miles long and 200 feet high. The drivers were so scared of heights that they couldn’t drive ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Eyes Of Faith, Not Sight Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 26, 2017

Elisha and his servant were surrounded by the Syrian army. The servant was fearful, seeing only the enemy. Elisha was confident, seeing the host of God about them. We tend to see only the adversity, but fail to see God. He is able to meet our needs.

Eyes of Faith, not Sight 2 Kings 6: 15-20 During this time Israel faced numerous attacks from the Syrians. Each time Syria’s king planned an attack, the Lord gave Elisha insight to their plans and he was able to warn Israel. Knowing someone was sharing their plans with the Israelites, the king ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Having The Eyes Of Jesus!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 11, 2020

IN THIS OUTLINE WE SEE THAT WHEN JESUS WOULD SEE THE NEED HE WOULD BE MOVED NOT WITH PITY BUT WITH COMPASSION. PITY IS NOT COMPASSION, PITY IS AN EMOTION BUT COMPASSION IS THAT PLUS COMPASSION DOES SOMETHING ABOUT THE SITUATION

HAVING THE EYES OF JESUS! (Mat 9:35 KJV) And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. 9:36 But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:15-21, Luke 10:33, Matthew 9:35

Eyes Like Jesus

Contributed by Jack Russell on Mar 24, 2020

Like Jesus, Lazarus would die and rise again. Jesus knew the reason for his sickness, and he knew the outcome. But still, he wept. Why?

Eyes of Jesus In one of her short stories, writer Annie Dillard has a scene in which a family is sadly gathered at a grave to commit a loved one's body to the earth. At one point, the minister reads the familiar words from I Corinthians 15, "Where, O Death, is thy sting?" Upon ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Beholder Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 7, 2020

The first chapter of Ephesians is dedicated to telling the Christians there how pretty they are to God. Why would Paul spend all that ink and paper on this topic? And what can that mean to us?

I read once about a nursing home worker who would go from room to room taking care of the needs of the residents. On day she was in the room of one of the residents when the woman looked up at her and said “My but you’re pretty!” The attendant blushed. She was “plump” and “overweight and wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14, John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus And His Eyes! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Jan 23, 2021

The eyes of Jesus saw people dying, and He saw a city rejecting Him, and He wipe away all tears, when we get to Heaven.

AS a teenager, I will never forget when our Sunday School class toured our church pastor's study room. He pointed to the picture of Jesus, behind the desk, just the face with some dark tones, and looked very old. He said to the class, "Now, want you to keep your eyes on the eyes of Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Open Your Eyes

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021

You must learn the language and literary method that the people in Jesus used if you truly want to understand the Scripture. Hillel's method of asking questions is the optimal way.

Near Eastern people in Yeshua's (and later on) wrote in allegories, metaphors, and parables. Is this healing story real? In the minds of Near Eastern people, it does not matter. The lesson of the story is the key. The lesson is that everyone must open their eyes to reading the Torah and live ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:21-37

Denomination: United Methodist

Eyes, Ears And Heart

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 24, 2017

Through Jesus Parables we will be given “knowledge of the secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven”. This knowledge is being revealed to those of you who are seekers of the deep spiritual truths of God. Some of us will understand but others won't. Why?

Eyes, Ears and Heart Matthew 13:1-23 NIV Last year our Sunday messages went through a series of topics on a closer walk with God that taught us how to be better disciples of Jesus. You may or may not have realized it but for 30 weeks that is what I spoke about. It was my prayer that these messages ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Matthew 14:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

John The Eye Witness

Contributed by John Gail on Mar 4, 2016

This sermon introduces 1 John, 1st chapter and the Christians responsibility to know and tell a lost and dying world about a wonderful Saviour.

JOHN THE EYEWITNESS TEXT: 1 John 1:1 – 10 Introduction: I. John tells his readers why he writes this letter. A. John wants his audience to know that his reasons are because he witnessed the life of his subject. Illustration: Do You Know Him? In The Gift of Janice, Max Wylie, novelist ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

His Eyes Are On Us!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 30, 2020

I like the idea of a father who would allow his son to tackle something difficult on his own, but who at the same would make sure to be there if he were needed.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 1 Peter 3:12; Psalm 139:1-14 ILL. A little boy living up north was looking forward eagerly to the birthday party of his friend who lived only ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:12, Psalm 139:1-14, 2 Thessalonians 1:11, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Isaiah 46:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For Your Eyes Only

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 25, 2019

A study in the book of Esther 1: 1 – 22

Esther 1: 1 – 22 For your eyes only 1 Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus (this was the Ahasuerus who reigned over one hundred and twenty-seven provinces, from India to Ethiopia), 2 in those days when King Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shushan the citadel, 3 ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel