Sermons on Open My Eyes Lord:

Saul's Trials Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 28, 2025

Saul's Trials

Acts 9:23 - 31 Saul's Trials The Delay - 23 And after that many days were fulfilled, The Danger - the Jews took counsel to kill him: A Concious threat, A Constant threat, and A Continual threat. The Defeat - 24 But their laying await was known of Saul. Their Plans were - Shown, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:23-31

Denomination: Holiness

The Renewal Of Strength.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 30, 2026

From waiting to moving,

THE RENEWAL OF STRENGTH. Isaiah 40:25-31. In case we are overawed by the Other-ness of the Holy One (ISAIAH 40:25), we are reminded that: 1. the same God who has brought out the host of heaven, calling stars and constellations into existence so that not one is missing (ISAIAH 40:26), 2. has ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:25-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Commitment To Excellence Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 13, 2001

Does excellence matter to God?

Does excellence matter to God? Does God care about quality? Is He concerned with how well things are done? Does it make any difference to God whether: the instruments are in tune; the worship team has rehearsed the songs, etc.? Some would say, "no." All God cares about is our hearts. It’s the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24, Colossians 3:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Filling A Father's Shoes

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2002

The world’s hardest job is being a father.

JOB 1:1-8 "FILLING A FATHER’S SHOES" A) If you were asked to name the world’s hardest job, what would you say it is? * Serving as president of the U.S.? * Heading up the United Nations? * Serving Jesus Christ somewhere as a missionary or as a pastor? B) Each of those choices could be defended! * ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Came To Set Us Free

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 20, 2002

This sermon addresses those times when we feel as though God might have forgotten about us and our desire for freedom.

JESUS CAME TO SET US FREE Text: Luke 4:14-21 The scripture that Jesus read in the synagogue was a message of hope that Jesus told them was going to be fulfilled in their hearing. It just so happens that when Jesus read this scripture, it was during the time of JUBILEE. Jubilee goes all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Finding The Standard In A Non-Standard World Series

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Feb 2, 2004

When God is removed as the rule-maker, the limit-setter, then anything and everything goes.

What If They Are Wrong Series Exodus 20:1-3 "Finding the Standard in a Nonstandard World" The "Ten Commandments" have been a topic of much discussion over the past several years. They seem to always be ending up in a court somewhere. Most of the time it’s because they are being found ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Baptism... And The Kingdom Of God!

Contributed by Simon Strahler on Nov 19, 2002

The TRUTH... about BAPTISM and salvation!

Baptism And Peter said to them, "Repent, and let each one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." Acts 2:38 Jesus said to Nicodemus that for anyone to see the Kingdom of God, they needed to be ’born ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love And The Last Days

Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 6, 2002

This sermon tells of how love is the best response to who those who may resist the Gospel

LOVE AND THE LAST DAYS MATT 24:11-12 Sunam 4/7/02 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. 12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. Intro: Certainly the things taking place in Israel are a clearer indication that the Lord’s return is going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Light Within Us

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Oct 28, 2002

The light within us is beautiful and exposes darkness, because it is God within us.

The Light That Is Within Us 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On October 27, 2002 Introduction: I. The Arkansas Ice Storm 2000 A. It had been many years since we had seen a sever ice storm. 1. Previously, in Kansas we had weathered a blizzard for the first time we could ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wind In The Mulberry Trees

Contributed by Michael Martin on May 5, 2006

Listening to the voice of the Holy Spirit!

(1 Chr 14:13-15) "When thou shalt hear a sound of going in the tops of the mulberry trees..." David sought the will of God concerning going out to battle. God told him to go sit under the Mulberry trees, and wait for Him. God said, "You will know I showed up when you here a sound of moving in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 14:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Failure

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

why we feel like a failure

Intro: Did you get the chance to watch the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” over Christmas or New Years? I did - we have it on video and we normally watch it every year. Remember the story - God sends Clarence Oddbody, angel 2nd class, down to help George Bailey. George is about to take his life, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Abundant Life

Contributed by Geoff Hamrick on Apr 14, 2007

This message deals with people giving up on life.

The Abundant Life Recently a neighbor of ours decided to end his life. It is not known the reason why, and that is not the important thing here. What is important is that his quality of life was not good enough that he decided to go ahead and end it. There are people who would say, “I would never ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11, 2 Peter 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Are Deacons Needed Today?

Contributed by Chris Layton on Aug 23, 2009

Laying the foundation for the office of deacons and the role they play in the life of the church.

Are Deacons Needed Today? Acts 6:1-7 The age old struggle in the realms of Christianity has been a fierce fight. On one side, seeking to advance the Kingdom of God, we find the Holy Spirit and the Church. On the other side we see Satan and all of the forces of Hell. Satan had been trying to figure ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Dark Night Of The Soul

Contributed by Richard Hosea on Jan 21, 2007

To help believers see that they are not alone when having problems.

Dark Night of the Soul Matt. 26:47ff & 69ff & John 19:25-27 I know that you have heard the expression “Dark night of the soul.” But have you ever experienced a dark night of your soul. Some one may say it is the feeling you have when you are, “down in the dumps”. David was feeling more than “down ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-69

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus - The Light Of The World

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Jun 6, 2018

Jesus is the true light of the world.

John 1:6-9 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. This man came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all through him might believe. He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-9

Denomination: Pentecostal