Sermons on Open My Eyes:

Introduction To The Miracles Of Jesus Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 15, 2004

Introduction to series on the Miracles of Jesus which also covers the Miracle of turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana.

The Miracles of Jesus Introduction to Series and Jesus’ First Miracle As we begin our study of “The Miracles of Jesus” there are a few things that we need to examine by way of introduction. What Constitutes A Miracle? “A popular but wrong, definition is to say that a ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, Mark 4:35

Denomination: Baptist

God Has Spoken Series

Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Apr 20, 2004

Exposition of Hebrews 1:1-4

October 20, 2002 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr Hebrews 1:1-4 “God has spoken” 1In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Brethren

Introduction To The Apostles' Creed Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 23, 2004

This sermon introduces the Apostles’ Creed, informing us that creeds are designed to define the faith, defend the faithful, and declare to the world what the church believes.

Introduction Today, I would like to begin a new series of sermons. This series of sermons is titled The Apostles’ Creed. I would like to examine this creed, which is recited every Sunday in many churches around the world, and which we ourselves frequently recite in our worship services. Listen ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Attending Your Own Funeral, Part One Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2004

Christians should not take sin lightly, but need to focus on developing their relationship to God instead. Paul offers several arguments to convince us of this. There are other motivations besides merit and fear (Law); Grace motivates us out of love, app

Attending Your Own Funeral, Part One Note: When I preached this sermon, I found out I really had two sermons (time wise); so I preached part two (labelled, "Attending Your Own Funeral Conclusion" in which I summarize my first point and then half of the second point (which is far as I got), and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Paul's "Brother"

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 19, 2003

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PAUL’S "BROTHER" PHILIPPIANS 2:25-30 04/27/95 One of Ben Franklin’s many discoveries was that plaster sown in fields would make plants grow better. He shared this discovery with his neighbors only to be mocked. They argued that plaster would have no affect on grass or grain. Not one who liked to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Bible Church

Invalid Grace Series

Contributed by Bumble Ho on Dec 8, 2004

God gives Grace for us, both personalized and pervasive. But we need to pay attention and choose to see it in order NOT to miss it.

I want to tell you a story of God’s Pervasive Grace; it’s a story of His Personalized Grace. As with any story, it started out with the setting: “Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for a feast of the Jews. Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool, which in Aramaic is called ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Blessings And Curses

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION Israel's total annihilation of Jericho and Ai had the strategic military effect of cutting Canaan in two.

A. INTRODUCTION Israel's total annihilation of Jericho and Ai had the strategic military effect of cutting Canaan in two. There would be a northern campaign and a southern campaign but, as we shall see in our study this morning, there would be yet another "pause" in the conquest of the Promised ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:30-35

The Promise And The Oath

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Bible is a record of the history of the cosmos. Specifically, the Bible explains how God relates to us in the midst of the flow of history from the creation of "the heavens and the earth" (Genesis 1-2 ) to the creation of "a new heaven and a new earth" ( Revelation 21-22 ). ...read more

The Mission To Evangelize The World Series

Contributed by John Ojewole on Oct 20, 2000

The great commission of Jesus to all believers to make disciples of all people-groups.

The Mission To Evangelize The World Matthew 28:16-20 By John Ojewole The text of the message preached at the 2nd Annual Conference of the North American Fellowship of African Baptist Pastors, held in Nashville Tennessee from September 18 – 19, 2000. Today, I am speaking from a familiar passage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why Speak In Tongues

Contributed by Kenneth Miller on Oct 31, 2000

A study on the usefulness and validity of speaking in tongues from I Corinthians chapter 14.

WHY SPEAK IN TONGUES? A study in I Corinthians 14 Pastor Ken Miller “Visa, its everywhere you want to be. Don’t leave home without it” is a slogan of the popular credit card. It reminds me of the words of Jesus in Acts 1.4-5, where our Lord commanded His followers not to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ministry Of An Encourager Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 15, 2000

Barnabas is an example of how we should be engaged in a ministry of encouragement.

“The Ministry of an Encourager.” Acts 4:32-37 One of the great tragedies of our time is that there are so few kind people around. There are plenty of mean spirited, critical, cynical people, but there are few who just take the time to be kind as a lifestyle. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

There Is No Other Name Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 15, 2000

Jesus is the only way of salvation

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 8 “THERE IS NO OTHER NAME!” Acts 4:1-12 The story began at Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit was poured out on the apostles. Filled with the power of the Holy Spirit, Peter and John, were on their way to the temple to pray, at 3: 00 in the afternoon. As they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God's Greatest Gift Is Love

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 6, 2003

EPIPHANY 4(C) - God’s greatest gift is love: everything else fails but God’s love never fails.

GOD’S GREATEST GIFT IS LOVE 1 Corinthians 13 February 2, 2003 1 CORINTHIANS 13 131If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resound-ing gong or a clanging cymbal. 2If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

We're All In This Together

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 9, 2003

how we need to pray for each other and work together under the grace of God as we preach the Gospel

May 11, 2003 Acts 4:23-33 On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God. “Sovereign Lord, you made the heaven and the earth and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-33

Denomination: Lutheran

John: The Trial

Contributed by David Petticrew on May 11, 2003

A look at the trial motiff in John, where we are the ones on trial to see whether we accept or reject Jesus.

At the height of a political corruption trial, the prosecuting attorney attacked a witness. "Isn’t it true," he bellowed, "that you accepted five thousand dollars to compromise this case?" The witness stared out the window as though he hadn’t hear the question. "Isn’t it true that you accepted five ...read more

Scripture: John 12:37-50

Denomination: Holiness