Sermons on Open Ears:

Beautiful Things For Jesus

Contributed by Ken Durham on Aug 1, 2005

Let’s be open to the heart of Jesus that He may reveal to us the beautiful things He has planned for us to do.

1. Introduction: You know Jesus has some very strange friends! We are told that this dinner was held in the home of Simon the Leper from the details recorded both in Matthew 26:6 and Mark 14:3. I don’t think His friends would be considered “Cool” do you? After all, we can be sure that no ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-7

Breaking Point: Faith That Saves Vs. Faith That Doesn't Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 10, 2021

At the height of popularity, Jesus makes hard statements that thin the crowds. He says many of his disciples didn't really believe. And they fell away. What's the difference between the faith that saves and the kind of faith that doesn't? This story reveals that truth.

I’m sure that there are many of us here who have known or encountered people who were strong Christians from everything we could tell, but who have, for one reason or another, fallen away from the faith. They no longer claim to believe, they do not practice what Christ taught, they no longer ...read more

Scripture: John 6:59-66, 1 John 2:19, John 3:16, John 6:47

Denomination: Bible Church

Effort Demanded

Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 19, 2012

Faith plus Works produces miracles. It is not that God cannot work in any other manner, but generally, this is the method He chooses. So have a keen ear and be quick to do what He bids you to do. A miracle is just ahead if you will believe and obey.

Esfuerzo Requerido (Effort Demanded) James (Stg.) 2:14-18 14 ¶ What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? (KJV) 14 Hermanos míos, ¿qué aprovechará si alguno dice que tiene fe, y no tiene obras? ¿Podrá la fe salvarle? (RVG04) 15 ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Do The Loudest Boos Originate

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 2, 2024

How easy is it to have 10 compliment you and 1 person speaks negative? We will tend to mope all week over the 1 negative comment. Life is about focus. Two powers reside in the mouth and the ears, your choice will release doom or praise.

WHERE DO THE LOUDEST BOOS ORIGINATE…? I WANT YOU TO UNDERSTAND THAT WE WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND LIFE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) REAP THE CONSEQUENCES? Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:18, Numbers 21:4, Numbers 21:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Have You Seen Him

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 30, 2009

Are you open to Jesus? Have you opened your eyes, your mind, your home, and your heart? Jesus wants to share your home and your life with Him. He provides the bread of life to all who invite Him in. Invite Jesus into every part of your life and He will

Have you seen Him? Luke 24:1-49 Have you ever walked along beside someone in a mall or on a street or maybe it happened to you in school when you started talking and carrying on a conversation then turned to find no one there listening. Even worse you turn and find some stranger beside you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-49

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Future Society Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 30, 2007

Civil & political leaders who will truly surrender themselves to follow God open the way for God to wondrously bless those they govern.

ISAIAH 32: 1-8 GOD’S FUTURE SOCIETY God’s people were turning to Egypt, to the way of the world, for help during their hard times. Thus their society and economy would go from bad to worst. Yet in the worst of times, God continues to promise a way of salvation for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 32:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Barzillai Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 23, 2013

The word ‘help’ is pretty rare in a society that turns a blind-eye and deaf-ear to the cries and pleas of people in need! This being the scenario, ‘help during times of danger’ is a rare commodity that we seldom hear of.

Barzillai! 2 Samuel 19:32 ‘Now Barzillai was a very aged man, eighty years old. And he had provided the king with supplies while he stayed at Mahanaim, for he was a very rich man.’ The word ‘help’ is pretty rare in a society that turns a blind-eye and deaf-ear to the cries ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 19:32-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Do You Say That I Am? Series

Contributed by David Asch on Jan 18, 2005

Today we are going to see how Jesus can open your eyes, and what you will see when he does.

WHO DO YOU SAY I AM? Mark 8:22-9:1 INTRO: The Truman Show features Jim Carrey as a naive insurance salesman whose humdrum existence is, unbeknownst to him, being telecast live around the globe 24 hours a day. The film evolves from an intriguing premise. A corporation, personified by a sovereign ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breaking Curses

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 28, 2012

Life & death are powerfully influenced what comes out of our mouths, what enters our ears, and what we receive into our lives from others.Just as confessing the Word of God out of our mouths brings blessing, victory and faith to activate the supernatural

Breaking Curses A Proverbs 18.21, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” 1 Life & death are powerfully influenced what comes out of our mouths, what enters our ears, and what we receive into our lives from others. a Just as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Baptist

God Is… How I Love Thee?

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Sep 25, 2007

Psalm 116 is an extraordinary expression of love, praise and thanksgiving to God. In verse 1 opens with words of affection to God: “I love the Lord.”

God Is… How I Love Thee? Psalm 116:1-19 July 8, 2007 Good News Christian Fellowship BUCAS, Daraga Albay Introduction Our text for today’s message comes from a man who is called a “man after God’s own heart.” He is the man who has a great loved for God’s word. It is his meditation all the day ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Idol Of Stoicism: Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 7, 2010

The Church has two options: it can be proactive and walk through the doors that are opened to it or it can wait passively and watch opportunities to come and go

AMERICAN IDOLS: LOOKING AT OURSELVES AND OUR LOYALTIES THROUGH THE EYES OF JESUS THE FIRST SUNDAY OF THE NEW YEAR THE IDOL OF STOICISM: PHILADELPHIA REVELATION 3:7-13 Sermon Objective: The Church has two options: it can be proactive and walk through the doors that are opened to it or it can ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Easy As Falling Off Your Horse

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007

We, like Paul, as followers of Christ, Christians, are sent to the Gentiles of our time: secular humanists, moral relativists, materialists, even atheists, to open their eyes, like Saul’s were opened by Ananias, so they may turn from darkness to light.

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. Today we celebrate the Apostle Paul’s conversion. As Saul Paulus of Tarsus, he was a rising star in the rabbinical leadership of the time. When Saint Stephen was stoned to death as the first Christian martyr, Paul stood by, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Motivation From The Lord's Return Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 9, 2005

The Lord’s return should motivate us to service. It is my desire to preach the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you will have to open, and keep open, yo

MOTIVATION FROM THE LORD’S RETURN James 5:7-12 [7] Be patient, therefore, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits for the precious produce of the soil, being patient about it, until it gets the early and late rains. {8} You too be patient; strengthen your hearts, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: *other

Biblical Guidance Concerning Abortion Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 23, 2005

What does the Bible teach concerning abortion. It certainly holds up the sanctity of life. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you will have to open, and keep open, your Bible to get ful

BIBLICAL GUIDANCE CONCERNING ABORTION JER. 1:1-5 1 The words of Jeremiah, the son of Hilkiah, of the priests who were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin, 2 to whom the word of the LORD came in the days of Josiah, the son of Amon, king of Judah, in the thirteenth year of his reign. 3 It came also ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-5

Denomination: *other

A Cosmic Christmas Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 18, 2025

Jürgen Moltmann reminds us that “The child in the manger opens up a cosmic horizon: in him the new creation begins.” But that story doesn’t begin in Bethlehem. It begins before the beginning. It truly does open up a cosmic horizon.

A Cosmic Christmas   John 1:1-14 Introduction Jürgen Moltmann reminds us that “The child in the manger opens up a cosmic horizon: in him the new creation begins.” But that story doesn’t begin in Bethlehem. It begins before the beginning. It truly does open up a cosmic horizon. The ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ