Sermons on Lust Of The Eyes:

When The Cure Looks Like The Curse

Contributed by Patty Groot on Sep 16, 2025

This sermon calls us to lift our eyes from our wounds to Christ...just as the Israelites looked at the bronze serpent, trusting God to transform our places of pain into sources of healing and redemption.

Have you ever had to look at the very thing that hurt you in order to be healed? That sounds counterintuitive, doesn’t it? We tend to run from pain, not toward it. We avoid the memories that wounded us, the people who betrayed us, the experiences that left us scarred. But what if God invites us, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-15, Psalm 121:1-2

Jesus Is Sending You

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

Do you value the same things that Jesus places a value on? People in the world are eternally lost apart from Christ. Yet these same people are of extreme worth and value in the eyes of God.

Jesus is Sending You “ On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rising Above: The Grace Of God SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord, which allowed him and his family to rise above the flood. This story serves as a reminder that God's grace can lift us up in times of hardship.

In the book of Genesis, we read about Noah, a man who found favor in the eyes of the Lord. In a time when wickedness was rampant and every thought of man's heart was evil, Noah stood out as a righteous man. God saw this and decided to spare Noah and his family from the impending flood that would ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-8

Topics: Grace Of God, Noah's Story

Work And Rest Finding A Balance

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007

Today I want to try to address the many demands of life that keep us from addressing the necessary things of life. Things like peace and contentment, family, friends, laughter and rest. Most importantly of all, time with God

Work and Rest finding a balance Mark 6:30,34 30 The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. 31 Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good Friday Reflections On Mark's Gospel

Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Feb 26, 2004

A series of reflections on Texts for Good Friday from Mark’s gospel.

Good Friday Reflections on Mark’s Gospel Reading: Mark 11:1-11 Reflection: “In lowly pomp ride on to die” When we spoke of this incredible entry into Jerusalem Palm Sunday, we spoke of it as a glimpse of something we knew was going to be greater. But today we see the detour through which that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Disoder In The Church Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 1, 2008

How we should handle disorder in the church.

TOPIC: DISORDER IN THE CHURCH Text: James 4:1-10 Introduction: (ILL. Wrong Attitude – Many of us Christians are like the little girl who started fighting with a friend. Her mother who heard about the quarrel talked with her little girl about it trying to show her she was wrong and her need of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church: The Place Of Roaring Lambs Or House Cats? Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

Church, preparation, purpose, doing Church, preparation, purpose, doing

CHURCH: The Place of Roaring Lambs or House Cats Romans 12: 2 (p 803) June 5, 2011 INTRODUCTION: “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is---his good, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Christ Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 30, 2013

What does it mean to us, individually and as a church body, to be "in Christ?"

Philippians 1:1-11 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: 2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Stand Firm!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 30, 2011

A first-person narrative based on the Apostle Paul’s final words of encouragement.

If you only had fifteen minutes to live, who would you want to speak to and what would you say? Would you, perhaps, call up your mom and tell her how much you love her for all that she did for you? Or would you sit down with the grandchildren and impress upon them again those things that are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Living And Walking By Faith

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Nov 21, 2009

This "Crush Fear Summer Project" lesson is an encouragement in living the life of faith God called each of us to.

Living and Walking by Faith
 Is.7:9 - When Ahaz, King of Judah was attacked by multiple countries God told him, “If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.” True then, true today! Why is Faith so important to God? Eph.2:8-9 - For it is by grace you have been saved, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What God Wants!"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Sep 27, 2010

You’re a Christian, now what? Is understanding the mind and will of God for your life still a mystery? Are you puzzled by big words like – discipleship? Do you love the Lord and want to honor Him with your life? But how? Have you asked should I serve m

Cornerstone Church September 25/26, 2010 “WHAT GOD WANTS!” Romans 12:1-2 Illustration from Exodus “If you buy a Hebrew servant, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Elisha's Ministry - Who Is The Traitor Among Us And Angelic Protection? 2kings 6 V 8-23 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 19, 2022

Elisha was given godly insight to know the moves of the King of Aram so as to defeat Aram's purposes in Israel, but the King then sought Elisha out to kill him. God protected Elisha with horses and chariots of fire. Elisha displays godly wisdom.

ELISHA'S MINISTRY - WHO IS THE TRAITOR AMONG US AND ANGELIC PROTECTION? 2Kings 6 v 8-23 SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 17 THE SETTING 2Kings 6 v 8 Now the king of Aram was warring against Israel, and he counselled with his servants saying, “In such and such a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23, Romans 8:31-39, 2 Thessalonians 1:7-8, Romans 12:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon # 17 - Overcome Fear With Faith Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 2, 2025

Fear is real and there are many situations that disturb us and create a sense of fear in our hearts. If we recognize that God is our shield, and put our faith in Him, all our fears are annulled and will be replaced with courage and peace.

We read in Genesis 15:1, Later the LORD spoke his word to Abram in a vision. He said, "Abram, don't be afraid. I am your shield. Your reward will be very great." (GW) God knows our name There were certain events that transpired in Abram’s life that left him with a sense of fear and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1, John 1:47-48, Psalm 139:1-2, Psalm 23:4, 2 Kings 6:15-17, Ruth 2:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Good Shepherd Makes Me To Lie Down

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 7, 2009

Over coming fear

KNOWING IS GOD REAL: Have you ever had one of those moments where you questioned whether God is real or not? It seems that lots of folks do in our world. You can do an Internet search and literally find thousands of articles that address both sides of the thought. So, if you have ever had one of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Going Beyond Human Sickness

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 22, 2022

Where do you go when your mind is broken, you feel empty and without a sense of purpose, incapable of finding any joy in your life? You seek a cure from the Great Physician Jesus whose demand to deny self and follow Him is a yoke that is light in His sustaining grace and strength!

Going Beyond Human Sickness Matthew 11:28-30, 16:21-27 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 What do you do when you get sick? For many of us our first response is to look for an “over-the-counter” solution to see if we can find a cure for whatever ails us on our own! I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 16:21-27

Denomination: Baptist