Sermons on Open Eyes:

The Real You

Contributed by John Perry on Oct 8, 2011

We live in such an image conscious world today which means that many times what we are seeing when we look at other people is not them but an image of what they want to be. So bearing this in mind - Who is the real you?

Bunbury Sun am 2/10/2011 “The Real you” Intro: *** To Tell the Truth…US TV program that has been going in one form or another since 1956. Four celebrities attempt to correctly identify a contestant with an unusual occupation or experience by asking a series of questions or ...read more

Scripture: John 1:41-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is Knocking

Contributed by Niles Lloyd on Oct 26, 2002

AS LOST PEOPLE GO THROUGH LIFE, THERE IS A LOVING SAVIOR WHO PERSISTENTLY AND GENTLY KNOCKS AT THEIR HEARTS DOOR SO THEY CAN BE SAVED.

TITLE: JESUS IS KNOCKING 10/8/02 TEXT: REVELATION 3:14 - 20 INTRO: JESUS HERE IN HIS LETTERS TO THE 7 CHURCHES OF ASIA, SPEAKS TO EACH OF THEM AND WITH EACH CHURCH, HE ADDRESSES A PARTICULAR PROBLEM. 1. 2:1 EPHESUS = DEPARTED, THEY HAD LEFT THEIR FIRST LOVE! 2. 2:8 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Servant: Boundless Stores Of Grace

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 11, 2010

Christmas Sunday 1987: The way to be free is to give oneself away, as Jesus did. We exalt Him because He became servant of all. That is the way to freedom for us too.

At Christmas time, all the rules change. At Christmas time, the boundaries get opened up and widened. Children who for eleven and a half months of the year are told, “We can't afford that, suddenly are permitted to spring to Santa's knee and express their desires for the latest and most ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Amazing Prophetic Power

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 9, 2012

There are few passages of Scripture that open the door on God’s incredible prophetic power than Daniel 11. Don’t close your eyes to this amazing passage.

Passage: Daniel 11:2-20 Intro: No wonder Daniel was sick for three weeks when he saw this vision! 1. here he was, eager to see his nation of Israel restored to God’s favor. 2. instead, this vision presents them as a battleground between two warring empires, then the victims of terrible ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:2-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

On Seeing The Invisible

Contributed by Charles Holt on Jun 14, 2001

"Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus," are the words of a chorus that expresses the desire of all Christians. This study deals with how best to "see" Him.

email: cholt@gt.rr.com ON SEEING THE INVISIBLE By Charles W. Holt "And the LORD said, "You cannot see my face; for no man shall see Me, and live" (Ex. 33:20). "No man hath seen God at any time" (Jn. 1:18; 1 Jn. 4:12). "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God" (Mt. 5:8). Seeing God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Have A Grateful Heart

Contributed by Jared Schroeder on Nov 8, 2006

It’s easy to take things for granted. To truly have a grateful heart, one needs to get their eyes off of themselves and open to the world around them

How to Have a Grateful Heart Jared Schroeder October 8, 2006 Thanksgiving Sunday Mission Heights Church 2005 Predictions… In 2005, there will be 256 million turkeys raised in the United States. There will be 649 million pounds of cranberries produced. There will be 1.6 billion pounds of sweet ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Hard Things To Understand

Contributed by James May on Jun 2, 2024

There are many hard to understand words in the Bible, but all of it can be understood if we will allow the Spirit of God to dwell in us and open the eyes of our understanding, and then receive it as Truth.

Hard Things to Understand Many people in the world reject the truths of God’s word simply because they find it impossible to understand. Although there have been many translations and versions created in order to help us read the word, because even in the church you would find that multitudes of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus' Open Heart/Door Policy - How To Treat Others Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 1, 2016

We see a great contrast in how to receive people in how Jesus and Simon received this woman. Jesus seeks a relationship, moves towards her and forgives her. Simon the Pharisee worries about her reputation, distances himself from her and dismisses her

Scripture: Luke 7:36 - 8:3; Psalm 32 Theme: Jesus' Open Heart/Door Policy - How to Treat Others Jesus' Style Proposition: We see a great contrast in how to receive people in how Jesus and Simon received this woman. 1. Jesus seeks a relationship. Simon worries about her ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Between Heaven And Earth There Is An Open Door (Come On Up) Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Mar 2, 2012

This sermon has many seeds. It concentrates on the rulership of God, His Power, Promise and Praise. An encouraging sermon for those discouraged by life.

BETWEEN EARTH AND HEAVEN IS AN OPEN DOOR Colossians 3:2 "Let heaven fill your thoughts. Do not think only about things down here on earth." Revelation 4:1 "After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven." John lived in the same world in which we live in the midst of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Jesus Fixation Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 12, 2002

"Fix your thoughts on Jesus" the writer of Hebrews tells us. Why? The answer is powerful and life changing.

OPEN: The NCAA college basketball competition begins this week, so I thought we might start our sermon today with a bit of trivia. Do you know who the world’s best basketball free throw shooter is? (various people in the congregation took guesses). I guess it wasn’t a fair question to begin ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Chariots Of Fire Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 19, 2023

Elisha saw what his servant did not see. That God’s army was there. Elisha had the eyes to see the chariots of fire that surrounded them.

The way you see things makes a big difference. Do you see the glass half empty or half full. You know the story of two shoe salesman that went to a primitive tribe to sell them shoes. One of them says that they are all barefoot. No one will be interested in shoes. The other salesman says they are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Dead Church, An Open Door Church, And A Lukewarm Church

Contributed by Jason Callihan on Aug 15, 2008

The last three Churches in Asia

Chapter 3 The Church of Sardis This is the 5th Church that we read of in Revelation. So far, there has been a loveless Church, a persecuted Church, a lenient Church and a compromising Church. Chapter 3 begins by telling us of a dead Church. Now to clarify what he is speaking of, look to I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Concentrated Conversions And Pushing The Envelope Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 26, 2009

Sometimes God opens our hearts and minds to His will in increments.

Concentrated Conversions and Pushing the Envelope (Acts 9:32-43) 1. It seems that Philip had planted several churches around Joppa, and Peter was traveling to them to strengthen them and teach them. He came to an area near modern Tel Aviv, where our story takes place. Lydda is now know as Lud ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Destiny Doors Pt4 Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Jul 28, 2009

When you are on the wrong side of the wrong door what do you do? you can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

In his autobiography, Just as I Am, Billy Graham tells about a conversation he had with John F. Kennedy shortly after his election: “On the way back to the Kennedy house, the president-elect stopped the car and turned to me. ‘Do you believe in the Second Coming of Jesus Christ?’ he asked. ‘I most ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God