Sermons on Open Eyes:

Never Quench The Spirit Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 12, 2018

The Holy Spirit is our Guide today and we must be open to His direction. When we try to go our own way we quench His efforts.

1. 1 Thessalonians 5.16-24 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not despise prophecies, 21 but test everything; hold fast what is good. 22 Abstain from every form of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Son Of Man Is Coming

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 7, 2018

Are we ready to open the door for Jesus upon His return? Let’s look at the parable of the waiting servants in Luke 12:35-48. A Year D Sermon.

Are we ready to open the door for Jesus upon His return? Let’s look at the parable of the waiting servants in Luke 12:35-48. Ready Luke 12:35 “Be dressed in readiness, and keep your lamps lit.” As a household servant would have had the lamps lit for the owner’s return, so do many of us leave an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-48

Denomination: Baptist

Persistent Prayer

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 21, 2019

Jesus teaches us to pray always, never give up, and keep the faith until he returns. This kind of prayer keeps the line open with God throughout the day.

Luke 18:1-8 Persistent Prayer George Mueller prayed for a man for 63 years to come to Christ, and finally the man did so. When Mueller died, he had documented 50,000 answers to prayer! 5,000 of those were answered on the day he prayed for them, which means that about 90% of the time he had to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, Ephesians 6:18, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Job 1:21, 2 Peter 3:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Patience Is A Virtue... So What?

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 21, 2021

We’ve been waiting for things to get back to normal. Waiting for schools to start and restaurants to open. Waiting for family reunions, weddings, and funerals. Waiting for test results,

W hat a year. We’ve been waiting for things to get back to normal. Waiting for schools to start and restaurants to open. Waiting for family reunions, weddings, and funerals. Waiting for test results, the next wave of virus, and a vaccine. Waiting seems to have been the theme 2020. What’s promised ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23, James 5:7-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Message 6 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5 – Paul Answers Matters Of Eschatology Asked Of Him – Part 1 (Verses 1-8) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 29, 2022

This chapter opens with teaching on the Day of the LORD and then progresses to practical issues in the Christian life. We will look at the breastplate and the helmet, items for our protection. Paul loved these people at Thessalonica.

MESSAGE 6 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5 – PAUL ANSWERS MATTERS OF ESCHATOLOGY ASKED OF HIM – PART 1 (Verses 1-8) PART 1. PAUL ADDRESSES TEACHING ON THE DAY OF THE LORD {{1Thessalonians 5:1 “Now as to the times (stretches of times) and the epochs (particular times), brethren, you have no need of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3, John 10:10, 2 Peter 3:10-11, Revelation 16:15-16, 1 Thessalonians 5:4, Matthew 24:3-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:5-8, John 1:4-5, 1 John 1:5-7, 1 Corinthians 2:12-13, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Romans 5:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Stressed Or Blessed?" Series

Contributed by Kendall Hicks on Apr 25, 2016

This series is loosely based on a series by the same name offered by Life.Church. You can find their materials at open.church. There you will find videos, transcripts, outlines, and graphics.

A pet store delivery truck was making its way through town when the other travelers couldn’t help but notice the peculiar behavior of the truck’s driver. Every time the truck came to a red light or stop sign, the driver would jump out of the truck with a baseball bat in his grasp, run ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Gives Us Peace Of Mind

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Apr 14, 2024

This sermon explores how trust in Jesus transforms troubles, promises peace in perplexity, and bestows benefits through belief, encouraging openness to God's transformative truth.

Ladies and Gentlemen, brothers, and sisters in Christ, we gather here today to be nourished by the Word of God, to be reminded of His love and mercy, and to be stirred by His Spirit. We gather in the presence of God, in the fellowship of saints, and in the joy of shared faith. We are here not ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-21, Matthew 11:28-30, John 14:1, Acts 10:43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Announcement Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Jesus' arrival brought the Kingdom of Heaven to earth and opened the door for us to become citizens of God's Kingdom. We need to repent and align our lives with the Kingdom of God.

Jesus' arrival was a big deal, and it was predicted way back in the Old Testament. The Jewish people were waiting for this hero, the Messiah, to show up and set things right. John the Baptist was like the hype man, telling everyone, "The Kingdom of Heaven is coming. Get your act together and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12, Mark 5:19-20

Topics: Salvation, Divine Forgiveness, Spiritual Renewal, Heavenly Kingdom

The Surprising Kingdom - Palm Sunday Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Mar 4, 2024

The Kingdom of God is full of surprises, and we should be open to receiving it in unexpected ways. This is evident in the story of Palm Sunday, where Jesus enters Jerusalem in a way that no one expected.

Hey guys, today is Palm Sunday, the kick-off of Holy Week, when Jesus cruised into Jerusalem on a donkey. This was a total curveball because people were expecting a different kind of king. God's Kingdom is full of surprises, and we gotta be ready for them. God's Kingdom is full of surprises, and we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Topics: Divine Kingdom, Unexpected Grace, God's Sovereignty, Kingdom Parables

When God Remembers: The Turning Of Tables SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

In the face of adversity, God's remembrance can turn situations around for good. Haman's plot against Mordecai backfired because God had opened a book of remembrance for Mordecai.

When we think of a king, we often associate wealth, power, authority, and grandeur with their position. However, it is important to note that in the life of a king, there are also challenges and difficulties. In the book of Esther, we see how God works in the life of a king to bring about His ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-14

Topics: God's Remembrance, Divine Justice

Protection Of The Church In This Broken World Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on May 12, 2012

Since the triumphal return of the slain Lamb to heaven the four horseman have adding to the brokenness of this world. We may despair as believers but we need to keep the opening of the seals of the scroll in perspective.

You can listen to this message in full here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/revelation/ Message Revelation 6:1-8:1 Protection of the Church in This Broken World. When I was on long service leave we went to Movie World – there is a great roller coaster ride there called ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Am, Am I Willing To Allow Jesus To Stand In The Gap For Me?? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 12, 2010

Jesus is the Gate for the Sheep. Do we allow him to give us the spiritual protection he offers, does he complete us and are we watchmen who are open to his voice?

Sermon: I AM, Am I willing to allow Jesus to stand in the gap for me? Before I went off to train for ministry; I used to live in an old house in Oamaru with an acre and a half of land, I had the usual garden and lawn but I also had about an acre and a quarter of pretty rough hillside that was ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Why Divisions In The Church?

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jun 1, 2024

For Christians today, many practical lessons of righteous behavior are found in the teachings of the Apostle Paul. Paul opened the letter to Corinth telling them he had heard of divisions among them.

We began studying practical teachings for everyday life for Christians taught from the Apostle Paul to Corinth. Paul opened the letter to Corinth telling them he had heard of divisions among them. A correspondence had come to him with many concerns of these divisions and other behaviors for which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23, 1 Corinthians 1:12, Romans 12:1-3, 1 Corinthians 2:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Religions Do Not Lead To Heaven Series

Contributed by Dr. Joel Perttula on Aug 13, 2020

There's a saying, "All roads lead to heaven." At first glance, the saying comes across as open-minded and tolerant but the reality is that there is only one way to heaven.

WELCOME Good Morning. Welcome to church! Whether you are listening online or you’re here in person; we’re glad you’ve connected with us! If you have your Bible with you this morning, turn to John 14, and let’s read verse 6 together [Read John 14:6]. This verse is a difficult pill to swallow for ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pray Confidently Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 19, 2024

What the opening phrase from the Model Prayer does not mean (From Red Letter Prayer Life by Bob Hostetler, chapter 6 of same title). Preached for Father's Day

HoHum: Three boys in the schoolyard were bragging about their fathers. The first boy says, “My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he then calls it a poem, they give him $50.00.” The second boy says, “That’s nothing, My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a song, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9, Exodus 3:7-8, Isaiah 40:28, Isaiah 54:10, Psalm 103:8-13, Psalm 139:7-10, 2 Corinthians 9:8, 2 Corinthians 9:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ