Sermons on Open Ears:

Preparing For The Holy Day

Contributed by Randy Shepard on Jan 5, 2019

Advent is a time a preparation. A time to prepare to celebrate the birth of our savior, and to prepare our hearts and minds for the second coming of Christ

Christmas is 16 days away. Does your pulse go up when you hear that? You have 16 days to buy your gifts, wrap them, finish decorating, plan and shop for a meal, finalize any travel plans, and or clean your house before your company arrives. Christmas will be here before you know it, and almost ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-8, Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Encouragement Pt 3 Anatomy Of An Encourager Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 15, 2018

This is the third message on encouragement. This message focuses on the character of the encourager.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Anatomy of An Encourager” Introduction For a couple weeks last year, we explored the concept of encouragement. The Greek term variously translated in our English Bibles (urge, beg, comfort, exhort, encourage, advocate, counsel, help, ask) comes from a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:20-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Fatherhood

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 18, 2019

On this third Sunday of June that has been designated as Father’s Day – I want to challenge men to return to the word of God. This Old and New Testament text says -- HE WILL TURN THE HEARTS OF THE FATHERS TO THE CHILDREN.

TITLE: FATHERHOOD SCRIPTURE: MALACHI 4:4-6 / ST. LUKE 1:17 Fatherhood is the foundation of the heart and love of God. And that is what is missing from this generation. All the insurmountable problems we are facing as a nation today go back to the home, which is the greatest centralized force ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:4-6, Luke 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Eulogy Rebecca Glover --Funeral Service

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 24, 2020

This is a eulogy for a believer who was dearly loved by her family, loved children, and was very active in the life of the church. Her home was the home all the kids wanted to visit. She was known as Aunt Becky to many.

Eulogy Rebecca Becky Glover 2-/15/2020 Psalms 139:13-139:16 There was one commandment that God gave that Betty and Henry Thornton took to heart to obey with all their body, soul and strength and that was “to be fruitful and multiply.” They ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16, 2 Timothy 4:6-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Record Of Sins Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 16, 2013

I see the path of forgiveness of sin in this text. 1- We cry and the Lord forgives 2- We wait and the Lord gives hope 3- We believe and the Lord redeems

INTRO.- Have you ever been stopped by a police officer for any reason, speeding, incorrect lane crossing, etc.??? ILL.- A policeman pulls a man over for speeding and asks him to get out of the car. After looking the man over he says, "Sir, I couldn't help but notice your eyes are bloodshot. Have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Soul Restoration

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Feb 3, 2017

A message from the book of Psalms where David reveals 3 ways how God restores our soul.

Soul Restoration Introduction: I enjoy restoring things, whether its old vending machines, pop machines, old gas pumps, etc. There is something rewarding about bringing these old things back to life. It may be the nostalgia of an era long gone, or perhaps it is the thought of seeing what can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bethel

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Dec 15, 2016

Jacob, following an amazing dream in which he saw a ladder or stairway extending between heaven and earth, with the Lord standing above it, exclaimed "How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven."

Note: I have developed a simple set of slides in PowerPoint to use in the delivery of this sermon. They're not fancy, but they do help to keep attention focused on the points being presented. If anyone is interested in having the PowerPoint file, email me at sam@srmccormick.net with the word ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Become More Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

A real vision of Jesus catapults a person toward constant transformation. Notice how a genuine encounter with Jesus changes us: 1. It changes what we see. 2. It changes what we hear and do. 3. It changes what we become.

Become more like Jesus Acts 9:1-25 October 30, 2016 A real vision of Jesus catapults a person toward constant transformation. Notice how a genuine encounter with Jesus changes us: 1. It changes what we see. Vv.1-9 2. It changes what we hear and do. Vv.10-19 3. It changes what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Growth And Love

Contributed by Chidi Ejeagba on Jan 23, 2021

There is a very powerful relationship between growth and love. Without growth, it will be impossible to share love. A full grown love must be shared.

Dr Martin Luther King Jr once said, and I quote: "We must discover the power of love, the redemptive power of love. And when we do that, we will make of this old world a new world, for love is the only way." Now we are in the rainy season, and the rains have started, everything has ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

The Great Need For Bible Convictions

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 2, 2022

In the modern church today, you do not hear many sermons on Bible convictions. In fact, in the modern church, the word “Conviction” is rarely mentioned.

Illus: Years ago, it was not unusual to hear Christians in the church saying such things as, “I do not do this, or that, because it is a Bible conviction I have.” But today, you rarely hear professing Christians talk about Bible convictions they have. Why? Because, Bible convictions are based on ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

5th Sunday Of Easter, Year A. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 5, 2023

MAY 7th, 2023.

Acts 7:55-60, Psalm 31:1-5, Psalm 31:15-16, 1 Peter 2:2-10, John 14:1-14. A). A BEATIFIC VISION, AND A MARTYR’S DEATH. Acts 7:55-60. This chapter contains Stephen’s retelling of Israel’s history, highlighting their resistance against God, and their unfair treatment of His messengers. It began ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:55-60, Psalm 31:1-5, Psalm 31:15-16, 1 Peter 2:2-10, John 14:1-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing For Easter: Simon Peter-Sifted Now To Strengthen Later

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 16, 2023

Sifting wheat doesn't always mean using a hand-held sifter. The Lord Jesus Christ gave Peter a warning that Satan wanted to "sift" him, but gave him encouragement as well.

Full disclosure: Sermon Central has a message of mine based on this text called “When Thou Art Converted”. This message is different, not just an edit or a rewrite. Also, this message was based on a sermon preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO on March 12, 2023. This is not an exact ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-32

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing Problems

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 19, 2023

Are we afraid to ask what Jesus has in store for us, of what our future following him might look like?

This was a very difficult sermon to prepare because this passage doesn’t really apply to you, at least not the way most preachers spin it. I can just hear the disciples arguing over who’s the greatest, can’t you? like a bunch of little boys bragging in the playground at recess, or kids ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In The Year That King Uzziah Died.

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Nov 14, 2023

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.

IN THE YEAR THAT KING UZZIAH DIED. “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, and with two he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit-Filled Life (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 13, 2024

This sermon explores the gifts of the Holy Spirit, including the plethora of gift, the problem with gifts, and the purpose for gifts.

The Spirit-filled Life (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/4/2017 A couple weeks ago we began a series all about who the Holy Spirit is and what he is anxious to do in our lives. I hope this series will help all of us reverse our tragic neglect of the Holy Spirit and begin ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4, Romans 12:6-8, 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Christian Church