Sermons on Open My Eyes Lord:

Christmas Eve Candlelight

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Dec 28, 2020

Has this been a hard year? Almost all involved in the Christmas story had hardship. This is precisely why Jesus had to come.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Through Adversity Comes a Promise Prelude: Call to Worship: Rejoice, for God is with us — Emmanuel. In the darkness of our world shines God's holy light. Now there is reason to hope, to love, to laugh, to live. God is truly with us. We are not alone. Thanks be to ...read more

Denomination: Friends

The Church Is One Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Apr 1, 2021

We have begun to look at what theologians and church fathers across the centuries have called the "marks" or the "notes" of the Church. Perhaps we can get a fresh look at God's words about the Church.

Ephesians 4:1-6 We have begun to look at what theologians and church fathers across the centuries have called the "marks" or the "notes" of the church. Coming without apology from an evangelical and scriptural perspective, still we are seeking to avoid the unproductive tension ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Hannah Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 24, 2022

In her prayer, she asked God for a son, and in return, she vowed to give the son back to God for the service of God. She promised he would remain a Nazarite all the days of his life.

Hannah Hannah was barren - until she meekly asked for a son from God, promising that she would dedicate him to God. Childless as one of the two wives of Elkanah, she prayed for a son, promising to dedicate him to God. Her prayers were answered, and she brought the child Samuel to Shiloh for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

When God Has His Day - Part 1

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 23, 2017

This world will end one day Power Point is available upon request

2 PETER 3:10-13 “WHEN GOD HAS HIS DAY” PART 1 A) Sometime when you look at our world and the in-roads satan seems to be making in it, you may get the idea that in the final say, the devil’s gonna win. * But I must remind you that things are not always as they may seem. B) I heard the story ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

An Exposition Of Revelation 1:9-11 Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 2, 2013

John in his suffering at Patmos receives a message of encouragement for him and the churches he has oversight of

Exposition of Revelation 1:9-11 Introduction Last week, we were introduced to key doctrinal concepts about the Trinity, especially the Person and work of Jesus Christ. Jesus is the true and faithful witness, the paradigm of the Resurrection from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Last Adam Vs. First Adam

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 25, 2014

To show that we are believers made alive by CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you in CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are believers made alive by CHRIST. IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 15:45 (Amplified Bible) 15:45 Thus it is written, The first man Adam became a living being (an individual personality); the last Adam ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:45

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why The World Needs Christmas

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 21, 2023

Christmas brings a lot of stress – emotional and financial Decorations, gifts, gatherings, travel. Sometimes we might be tempted to just skip it. ...but even if you were to try – you probably can’t skip Christmas.

Why the World Needs Christmas Introduction Christmas brings a lot of stress – emotional and financial Decorations, gifts, gatherings, travel. Sometimes we might be tempted to just skip it. John Grisham’s book Skipping Christmas was made into a movie called Christmas With the Kranks. The lesson ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Jesus A Christian Nationalist

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 22, 2025

Comparing Jesus to this movement of our time.

Luke 4:14-21 Is Jesus a Christian Nationalist? This image is often used to communicate the White Christian Nationalist movement. Taken during the January 6th insurrection, we see a solitary white man, his head pressed in prayer against a massive wooden cross, facing the US Capitol ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Mary's Assignment Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 16, 2025

Based on Luke 1:26-38 - Encourages hearers to accept God's assignment for their lives.

“MARY’S ASSIGNMENT” Luke 1:26-38 FBCF – 12/14/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Most downloaded Scripture in 2025 on YouVersion Bible app – Isa. 41:10 (slide) What are you afraid of today? Your greatest source of fear? I want to invite you to bring that thing to the Lord today, b/c when God shows up, fear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

When Christ Shall Appear

Contributed by Grady Henley on Jan 12, 2026

Col. 3:4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.

WHEN CHRIST SHALL APPEAR: Col. 3:4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. Do you believe the post trib camp understands that Paul said NOTHING about 'Christ coming!" He said: When Christ, who is our life, shall appear' Do you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross - Our Satisfaction Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 7, 2012

visit the cross of Christ

“GLORY, SAVE IN THE CROSS” THE CROSS – OUR SATISFACTION GALATIANS 6:14 I. A DENIAL THAT IS SELFLESS - “GOD FORBID THAT I SHOULD GLORY” II. A DELIGHT THAT IS SACRED - “GOD FORBID THAT I SHOULD GLORY, SAVE IN THE CROSS OF OUR LORD JESUS ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

Remember The True Gospel?

Contributed by Charles Jones on Apr 20, 2019

Sometimes you have to let your record stand all by itself. The Resurrection is Proof!

Remember The True Gospel! (Easter 2019) Text: Galatians 1:6-9 There are a lot of things that can be forgotten. But not the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The birth and growth of the church brought immense joy to the early believers. Yet within two decades that joy was dying down among the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Obligations

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Jun 23, 2001

What Obligations do you and I have concerning: Christmas, God, The Church?

Christmas: The Word for the day is, …OBLIGATION Can anyone tell me the definition of Obligation? 1. A moral or legal duty. 2. A binding promise. 3. A debt of gratitude We are all familiar with the Christmas story. Lets read the scripture in today’s lesson and study this word, …Obligation. LUKE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-20

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Which Surpases All Understanding

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jun 2, 2004

Only God can give us perfect peace even in the midst of trouble. In this sermon you will learn how to have the peace that the world cannot have or even understand.

*Philippians 4: 4-9 “And the peace of God which passes all understanding shall keep your hearts and mind through Christ Jesus”. #1) What is the peace of God? All Christians have peace with God. That comes automatically when you accept His son. But the peace of God is more than having ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Will Not Neglect The House Of Our God Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004

As Christians, we must be people of commitment.

“We will not neglect the house of our God.” Nehemiah 10 Nehemiah 9:38, 10:28, 29 1. Commitment to The Word (vs. 29) 2. Commitment to Purity (vs. 28, 30) Separation from the world to the Word 2 Corinthians 7:1 - Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational