Sermons on Open My Eyes:

Freedom: True And Counterfeit

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 2, 2007

Sermon on the parable of the prodigal son.

Freedom: True and Counterfeit Luke 15:11-24 INTRO.:Some people try to make fake, or counterfeit, money. It may look good at first, but it is actually worthless. It isn’t backed by the government and it isn’t supported by reserves of gold and silver. There are many security measures to prevent its ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Growth Series Series

Contributed by Alexander John on Jul 5, 2007

what god is doing for us in our spiritual growth

lesson 2: How does God help me grow spiritually? “Think how good God is! He gives us the spiritual ability to work in His Kingdom and then He rewards us for doing it ….” Erwin Lutzer Introduction The Bible teaches that all spiritual growth begins with the work of God in our life. God ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Is Time To Consider Your Ways

Contributed by Greg Irby on Jul 7, 2007

The work began well at first, then stalled, as the people of God became self-absorbed and so concerned about re-building their own homes and lives neglecting the work of God had given then to do.

Text Verse: Haggai 1:4-5 (Haggai 1:4-5) "Is it time for you, O ye, to dwell in your ceiled houses, and this house lie waste? {5} Now therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways." Introduction: Jerusalem was destroyed by Babylon in 586 B. C. In 538 B. C. King Cyrus allowed the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:4-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Prayer

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 17, 2007

A sermon on Psalm 100, a call to praise God

A Call to Praise Psa. 100 INTRO.: This Psalm is a processional psalm; one used by the Hebrews as they walked in procession into the temple. It is a call to praise God. It called the people into the Presence of God with words of praise. It is a call to praise God today as well. It speaks to us. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Do With All Your Heart

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jul 28, 2007

There are at least 7 important things you should do with all your heart to the Lord.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Topic What to do with your all your heart? Whatever we do for the glory of God, we ought to do it with all our hearts. That is, we ought to do whatever for the Lord with everything we got. It also means that we should go all out for the Lord. It means that we should be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Building The Community Of Faith

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 13, 2007

how the church must become a community of faith to reach the world for Jesus Christ

Intro: bowling, concerts, even movies, overall attendance is in steady decline. Up in attendance coffee houses, bars, hiking, biking and Rving. Evidently, closeness, community, personal interaction is becoming more important in our society. Church attendance, down. What is the key to survival, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let The Worshippers Arise

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

A sermon describing how we are to worship

Let the Worshippers Arise John 4:23-24 TEXT I. We Must Have a Relationship With God a. We must have had a Salvation Experience i. Matthew 7:21-23 1. A music minister in Knoxville made this statement: “We live in a society filled with religious people. Unfortunately, many are not ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Pergamos: Satan's Throne Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 31, 2007

Seven Letters to Seven Churches (3rd in series).

PERGAMOS: SATAN’S THRONE Revelation 2:12-17 INTRO: Pergamos was a religious city. What distinguished Pergamos was that religion seemed to thrive there. There was an ancient saying that whenever any weird idea was expelled from one place, it would always end up in Pergamos. Pergamos just seemed ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Building A House Of Worship Series

Contributed by Chew Chew on May 31, 2007

One of the most beautiful pictures of worship found in the bible is that of a lady name Mary. Her heart of worship and her acts of worship is truly something, which we must, instilled upon our lives if we want to make the church a house of worship.

Title: Building a house fit for the King: A House of Worship Text: Matthew 26: 7 a woman came to Him with an alabaster vial of very costly perfume, and she poured it upon His head as He reclined at the table. 8 But the disciples were indignant when they saw this, and said, "Why this waste? 9 "For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:7-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pentecost And Missions

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007

A sermon of reasons for evangelism/missions.

PENTECOST AND MISSIONS Acts 2:1-12 INTRO: After unusual events occurred on the day of Pentecost, the people asked one another “What does this mean?” (v. 12 TEV). The question is relevant today. What does it mean for us here and now? On the day of Pentecost God gave an inspiring symbolic ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Every Man Stood In His Place

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007

Helping people find their place in God’s plan is one important part of the church’s responsibility.

EVERY MAN STOOD IN HIS PLACE Judges 7:21 INTRO: A speaker to youth did a takeoff on the story of Gideon, presenting Gideon as a modern-day Rambo. The experiences of Gideon are indeed exciting and adventurous. I read about a minister who used the story of Gideon in speaking to a group of fifty or ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:11, Judges 7:21

Denomination: Baptist

A Home With A Difference

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

The Home that God intent

Sermon Scripture: 2 Kings 4:817, especially verse 10 A Home with a Difference Introduction: Our Scripture today features a well-heeled middle class couple, who seem to have everything: a large house, a secure income, a happy marriage, and all of their material needs met. Their home is an example ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Trap Of Temptation

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

This passage teaches how great the consequences of temptation really are and the necessity of resisting it.

Sermon Scripture: Joshua 7:1­26, especially verse 12b The Trap of Temptation Introduction: Do you realize that a single sin can potentially ruin your success, your family, a lifetime friendship, or a reputation? Temptations are all around us, waiting to destroy us if we give in (Gen. 4:7). Our ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Love Expressed

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 12, 2007

A message for a Valentine’s Day celebration.

LOVE EXPRESSED John 21:15-25 INTRO: Do you know who St. Valentine was? St. Valentine, according to tradition, was a priest who lived in Rome about AD 200. He cared. He cared about Christians who were being persecuted. He helped them to the extent that he became imprisoned by the Roman ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Interdependence

Contributed by John Melms on Jun 24, 2006

Wedding sermon based on Proverbs 18:22 and 1st Cor. 11:11-12

Proverbs 18:22; 1 Corinthians 11:11-12 Wedding Parents, family members, guests, and particularly to you Sarah and Charles – Peace and blessing from God our Father, and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ: Sarah, Charles: You both have been a pleasant surprise to me. When I received the first call ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:11-12

Denomination: Lutheran