Sermons on Open My Eyes:

What Defines You?

Contributed by Todd Bishop on May 5, 2006

Discovering the things in our life that define who we are and who we will become

INTRODUCTION Everyone is defined by something … in fact, every company is defined by it’s product! White Castle is defined by its “belly bombers.” Applebee’s is defined by its “half off the muchies” after 10. Dell is defined by its “inexpensive computers.” Apple is defined by its “graphic/video ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dreaming Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 27, 2002

This is the 4th sermon in the series "Walking With Jesus". This sermon is about the Transfiguration.

Sunday Morning, September 29, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Walking With Jesus¡¨ [#4] SLIDE 1 DREAMING Matthew 17:1-8 Introduction: 1. On this ¡§Hawaiian Lu au Sunday¡¨ if I could send you on your dream vacation where would it be? Many of you have already got to go on that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Of Liberty Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 15, 2002

Part 11 in a study of the book of James

A Life of Works Produced by Faith Part 11 “The Law of Liberty” Date: October 13, 2002 P.M Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 2: 9-13 Introduction We continue our study in the book of James tonight in verse 9. James has addressed a matter that is weakening the body of believers ...read more

Scripture: James 2:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Behave In The Church

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Oct 19, 2002

A sermon about our behaviour in the body (church/Ekklesia) of Christ. Also a answer what to do with people who persecute you for following Jesus.

Rom 12:9-21 Paul gives us clear instructions here as how to life in this body (Ekklesia – Church – body of Christ) Let me break it up for you as we go through it. 1.Love in the body V9 Let love be without hypocrisy Paul says that we should not just pretend that we love others. Hypocrisy means ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Problems In The Promise Land

Contributed by Keith Shuler on Oct 25, 2002

Just because you’re in the promise land doesn’t mean you won’t have any problems.

Problems In the Promise Land Genesis 26:18-22 In our text tonight we focus on the life Isaac. He was son of Abraham. Isaac’s name means laughter, given to him by both his parents because they laughed at the idea of having a child in old age. I’m glad tonight that the God we serve has a sense of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Pay The Toll In Order To Reach The Goal

Contributed by Keith Shuler on Nov 3, 2002

What if Jesus had quit? What if Jesus had given in to the pressures of trying to please man instead of pleasing God.

Pay The Toll To Reach The Goal Matthew 26:36-46 My wife and I took a journey up north a few weeks ago, because we had decided to visit New York. As soon as we entered Richmond, we had to pay a toll fare. As soon as we reached D.C we had to pay a toll. From Maryland to New York we had to pay a toll ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Way

Contributed by Joey Johnson on May 18, 2001

When we face the challenges of this life, there is but one way to handle them, fighting the tempation to handle them our way and in faith deciding to handle them God’s Way.

GOD’S WAY (2 Kings 5.1-14) (v.1) I. Naaman was a successful man, he had a lot going for him, but he also had a big problem( a burden in his life). “...commander of the army... a great and honorable man... by him the LORD gave ...read more

Scripture: John 9:3, 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Comforter Has Come

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jun 2, 2001

A deductive exposition of Acts 2 focusing on the changes produced in our lives by the Holy Spirit’s presence.

Text: Acts 2 Title: The Comforter Has Come Topic: Holy Spirit / Christian Living Theme: Presence of Holy Spirit / Changed Lives Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to seek the Holy Spirit’s presence in their lives in order to be changed. Response: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Wesleyan

Bobby Beard Funeral

Contributed by James May on May 8, 2002

Funeral service for a 22 year old young man who died as a result of injuries.

Bobby Beard Funeral (Age 22 years – passed away as a result of injuries from an auto accident) Only a few days ago, Robert “Bobby” Beard was a happy, healthy young man who was looking forward to a long and wonderful life. Like most people his age, he never considered that he would soon leave ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26, James 4:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Broken Up Over Broken Walls?

Contributed by Jay Patton on May 16, 2002

This is the first in a series through the book of Nehemiah. It is both an introduction to Nehemiah and a sermon on developing a heart that mirrors the heart of God.

INTRO: Rock in the road/ Edmund Burke quote READ SCRIPTURE/PRAY Background: Divided Kingdom, Evil rulers, prophets warnings, 722 BC Assyrians raid Israel (North), 605 Nebby invades Judah (south) as prophesied by Isaiah – Story told in Daniel 586 Babylon (Nebby) come back Jerusalem - Ezekiel 539 ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Am I Repeating Myself? Series

Contributed by Jay Patton on May 20, 2002

This is a sermon about the importance of finding your source of joy in Christ and Christ alone.

Introduction: A Preacher’s Verse – 1 Peter 1:12-14, I don’t mind repeating myself because Peter did, and so did Paul as we see today. READ SCRIPTURE/PRAY Background: Paul’s shifting from giving us Godly examples to follow to warning us about falling prey to false teachings which will certainly rob ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing But The Truth

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 22, 2002

We desperately need balanced ministries in our churches today. This sermon is an attempt to focus on how to get a balanced ministry.

NOTE: This sermon was taken from Warren Wiersbie’s "Be Series." I got this message from my late father’s library, and did not know his source until today --- 5-21-09. NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH 2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5 INTRO: Paul had a balanced ministry. In these letters, he moves from ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is King Series

Contributed by Jerry Fenter on May 23, 2002

Portraits of Jesus as painted by the gospel writers

Portraits of Jesus Matthew 21 I. Jesus as King (21:1-11) a. What does this portrait of Jesus reveal to you about Him? i. His courage – Jesus is coming into a city that boiling and seething with hatred. The Jewish leaders despise Jesus and are attempting to have him killed. The Romans are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Attitude Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 30, 2002

What is our attitude toward being obedient to Christ. This message examines that subject.

AN ATTITUDE OF OBEDIENCE Acts 5:17-32 INTRO: Obedience can be costly, obedience can be difficult, but genuine obedience is seldom boring. From the beginnings of the church, believers have faced the world with the attitude of obedience to God whatever the cost. I. THE PRIORITY OF OBEDIENCE. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Sardis Church Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

Number 5 in series: Sardis "The Letters to the Seven Churches"

Sardis: The Zombie Church # 5 in Series: The Letters to the Seven Churches From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, Sunday night, June 10, 2001 “Is Bayview Baptist Church Similar to Sardis Baptist Church? Revelation 3:1-6 page # 1916 Sardis was the capital of Lydia and one of the oldest ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist