Sermons on Open My Eyes:

Jesus Is Knocking

Contributed by Niles Lloyd on Oct 26, 2002

AS LOST PEOPLE GO THROUGH LIFE, THERE IS A LOVING SAVIOR WHO PERSISTENTLY AND GENTLY KNOCKS AT THEIR HEARTS DOOR SO THEY CAN BE SAVED.

TITLE: JESUS IS KNOCKING 10/8/02 TEXT: REVELATION 3:14 - 20 INTRO: JESUS HERE IN HIS LETTERS TO THE 7 CHURCHES OF ASIA, SPEAKS TO EACH OF THEM AND WITH EACH CHURCH, HE ADDRESSES A PARTICULAR PROBLEM. 1. 2:1 EPHESUS = DEPARTED, THEY HAD LEFT THEIR FIRST LOVE! 2. 2:8 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Hebrew Word Study: Livabethini, Ravished By God's Love Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 5, 2022

We’re looking at the song of Solomon chapter 4, particularly verse 9. Our scripture today says this: “You have ravished my heart, My sister, my spouse; You have ravished my heart With one look of your eyes, With one link of your necklace.”

We’re looking at the song of Solomon chapter 4, particularly verse 9. Our scripture today says this: “You have ravished my heart, My sister, my spouse; You have ravished my heart With one look of your eyes, With one link of your necklace.” Which brings us to our Hebrew word for this Sunday, ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 4:1-4, Song of Songs 4:9

Denomination: Salvation Army

How To Have A Grateful Heart

Contributed by Jared Schroeder on Nov 8, 2006

It’s easy to take things for granted. To truly have a grateful heart, one needs to get their eyes off of themselves and open to the world around them

How to Have a Grateful Heart Jared Schroeder October 8, 2006 Thanksgiving Sunday Mission Heights Church 2005 Predictions… In 2005, there will be 256 million turkeys raised in the United States. There will be 649 million pounds of cranberries produced. There will be 1.6 billion pounds of sweet ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Getting Life Right: Re-Cycling Relationships Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 18, 2020

1) Break the Cycle of Retribution, 2) Start a New Cycle of Love. "What goes around comes around" is not the final answer. Love graciously as God loves.

Getting Life Right: RE-CYCLING RELATIONSHIPS—Matthew 5:38-48 Most relationships follow a simple rule: “What goes around comes around.” If interactions between people are going in a positive direction, the relationship thrives, with reciprocal affirmation, encouragement, cooperation, and kindness. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Easy As Falling Off Your Horse

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007

We, like Paul, as followers of Christ, Christians, are sent to the Gentiles of our time: secular humanists, moral relativists, materialists, even atheists, to open their eyes, like Saul’s were opened by Ananias, so they may turn from darkness to light.

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. Today we celebrate the Apostle Paul’s conversion. As Saul Paulus of Tarsus, he was a rising star in the rabbinical leadership of the time. When Saint Stephen was stoned to death as the first Christian martyr, Paul stood by, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jesus The Servant: Boundless Stores Of Grace

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 11, 2010

Christmas Sunday 1987: The way to be free is to give oneself away, as Jesus did. We exalt Him because He became servant of all. That is the way to freedom for us too.

At Christmas time, all the rules change. At Christmas time, the boundaries get opened up and widened. Children who for eleven and a half months of the year are told, “We can't afford that, suddenly are permitted to spring to Santa's knee and express their desires for the latest and most ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Worst Experience Of My Life! Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jan 16, 2007

With a new baby, comes a new experience. Saints dealing with New Converts.

The worst experience of my life A new born baby! Anyone with children can relate. New babies can be a handful. (And then some!) Let’s review some of the aspects of New Babies! New Babies • Dirty dippers • When you change them they poop again • Crying – It’s not like the can tell you what is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Share Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017

Fifth in a series on our Church's Discipleship Path. The key to sharing my faith is to see other people through the eyes of Jesus

ENGAGE One of the challenges of being a pastor is that most people tend to think of a pastor as someone who completely has his act together and who has answers to every question. But those of you who know me, understand that is certainly not the case for me, nor do I think it is true of any other ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, My Space.com

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 1, 2006

introducing Jesus to the last day church

Intro: one of the new items on the Internet is “my space”. I don’t have a my space place, but for those who do, it is a place where they introduce who they are to those who visit that site. During the time of Jesus they didn’t have a my space place, but in the Revelation, He introduces Himself to ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God’s Amazing Prophetic Power

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 9, 2012

There are few passages of Scripture that open the door on God’s incredible prophetic power than Daniel 11. Don’t close your eyes to this amazing passage.

Passage: Daniel 11:2-20 Intro: No wonder Daniel was sick for three weeks when he saw this vision! 1. here he was, eager to see his nation of Israel restored to God’s favor. 2. instead, this vision presents them as a battleground between two warring empires, then the victims of terrible ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:2-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

My God, My God Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me. Series

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 6, 2007

Eli, Eli lama sabachthani - Why did Jesus cry these words.

“Eli, Eli, Lama Sabachthani” “My God, My God, why hast thou Forsaken me” By District Elder M. L. Maughmer, Jr. Matthew 27:45-46 “Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:45-46

Denomination: Apostolic

Season Of Supernatural Breakthrough (Part 5) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 22, 2025

In the final part of this series, we will focus on how to sustain the momentum of our supernatural breakthroughs, experience lasting transformation, and ensure that the doors that God opens remain open.

SEASON OF SUPERNATURAL BREAKTHROUGH (PART 5) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 18:41-46 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 28:1-13, James 5:17-18, Psalm 37:23-25 INTRODUCTION: In the final part of this series, we will focus on how to sustain the momentum of our supernatural breakthroughs, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46, Deuteronomy 28:1-13, James 5:17-18, Psalm 37:23-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Wart On The End Of My Nose

Contributed by James May on Apr 20, 2005

We all have spiritual "warts" that we need to get rid of. How many of us see the wart, but then refuse to do anything about it?

THE WART ON THE END OF MY NOSE by Pastor Jim May Imagine with me for a moment if you will, that you are just awakening from a long night’s sleep. How many of you can really relate to Proverbs 6:10 when it says, "Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep?" ...read more

Scripture: James 1:23-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Is My Life Such A Mess? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 31, 2014

I wonder how often we try to hide from the fact that we've made a mess?

“Getting A Clue: Why Is My Life Such a Mess?” Gen. 3:1-24; 2 Cor. 5:11-21 One of our daughters-in-law has an exotic bird named Charley. For fun our son taught Charley to say, “I make a mess.” Charley may not always say it at appropriate times, but at least there are times ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is My Calling And Will My Church And I Make It?

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 16, 2018

Your role in the end time Church

Sermon outline 1 Introduction The Bible refers to the church as - bride of Christ? How many of you believe that Christ could return for His church any day now? What if Jesus would return for His church in seven days from now? How would we as a church look? First, let see What is the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational