Sermons on Open My Eyes:

Jesus Is . . . My Lord And My God Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Mar 25, 2008

The Resurrection Provides Confirmation For Jesus’s Claims That He Is God.

Title: Jesus Is . . .My Lord And My God Series: Who Is Jesus? (Sermon # 5) Text: John 20:24-28 Date Preached: March 30, 2008 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 INTRODUCTION A. As we begin this morning, we are going to play a little game. I am going to make three claims about myself. Two of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Is My Strength And My Shield

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 24, 2024

When we put our trust in the Lord, we can be rest assured that He will give us strength and divine protection and divine help in difficult situations.

The Lord is my Strength and my Shield: Study Text: Psalms 28: 6 - 8 Introduction: - David was facing challenging times, and he brought his troubles before God. - But, as he usually did, David ended with a note of trust and commitment to God. - David was a warrior. And he understood the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Shepherd Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 11, 2012

A relevant series looking at Psalm 23

My Shepherd July 15, 2012 Psalm 23 I heard about a man who hated his wife's cat. He wanted to get rid of it, but she wouldn't let him. Finally, he decided he had enough! So, he put the cat in his car and drove to the other side of town, let the cat out, and drove home with a smile. As he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is My Light And My Salvation

Contributed by Thomas Gaskill on May 12, 2011

Light eliminates fear and empowers to live. Christ is our light.

THE LORD IS MY LIGHT AND MY SALVATION Psalm 27 Thomas A. Gaskill January 23, 2011 [I listed this sermon under full text but it is a mixture of full text and outline] Begin by reading Psalm 27 in its entirety. Summarize what is going on. Psalms 27:1,4,8,13,14 A Psalm of David. (1) The LORD is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Walk With A Stranger

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Apr 11, 2002

3rd Sunday of Easter, Series A -- When Jesus opens the Scriptures and opens our eyes, he goes from being a stranger to becoming a friend.

A Walk with A Stranger – Luke 24:13-32 Intro: What do you talk about with strangers? Often it works well to discuss important events that everyone knows about: the war in the Middle East, the weather, the economy, etc. The afternoon of Jesus’ resurrection, it’s not too difficult for us to picture ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32, 1 Peter 1:17

Denomination: Lutheran

6 Nature Of Man – Soul: Mind – Aid Is Death To Envy And Love Of Mammon Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Jul 14, 2022

Sin (and iniquity) is the disease all men experience. The symptoms of that disease in the mind are summarized as the lusts of the eyes.

Sin (and iniquity) is the disease all men experience. The symptoms of that disease in the mind are summarized as the lusts of the eyes. Lusts of the eyes: >Envy: painful or resentful awareness of an advantage enjoyed by another joined with a desire to possess the same ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:16, 1 Corinthians 13:2

The Focus Of The Follower Of Christ Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 21, 2024

This message looks at where we focus our spiritual life

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT THE FOCUS OF THE FOLLOWER OF CHRIST Matthew 6:22–24 “The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light. 23But if your eyes are bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

"It's My Life And My Body!"

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 3, 2002

Christians have been caught up in an attitude of don’t tell me what to do. What does the Word of God say about that view.

Quite often, we hear individuals espousing libertarian philosophies of unbridled personal freedom. The pro-abortionists cry out that a woman has a right to her own body and that no one should interfere with what she does to her body, with little regard to the rights of the unborn child and its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Not My Will But Yours

Contributed by John Petty on Apr 16, 2008

When we come to the place of spiritual maturity that we can say... "Not my will but Yours be done" victory will be a lifestyle.

We are two Sundays away from celebrating Easter, the most important day in the history of mankind, past, present and future. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundation on which we base everything that we believe concerning God. Without the resurrection we have nothing to stand on as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-36

Denomination: Church Of God

My Lord & My God!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 18, 2015

Why are we concerned about our purpose as a church, & what we are trying to do? To answer that, let me tell you of something that happened here about 9 years ago.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2020) TEXT: John 20:24-28 As most of you who are present here this morning know, our Wed. Evening Bible Study group, before we had to stop meeting because of the Covid regulations, was using Rick Warren’s book, “The Purpose Driven ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-28, John 20:11-13, 2 Corinthians 5:19, Hebrews 1:3, Luke 6:46, 1 Peter 2:21, Philippians 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Lord & My God!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 9, 2013

What is our purpose? What are we trying to do? When we come together to worship, who are we worshiping? Why do we believe what we believe? Who is our Lord – our Guide? To whom or what do we show our loyalty?

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Who are we as a congregation? What is our purpose? What are we trying to do? When we come together to worship, who are we worshiping? Why do we believe what we believe? Who is our ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Sheep Hear My Voice

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 21, 2010

There are two Greek words translated as "word" in the Scriptures. The Greek words are "Logos" and "Rhema". Faith Comes by hearing and hearing by the word "Rhema" of God. Updated January 2020.

I am convinced ... that we are too easily distracted ... in the rush ... of this modern ... in which we live. There are so many choices ... There are so many distractions ... all ... demanding ... our time ... and ... our attention. Sadly, ... it seems ... that we only hear ... what we want ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4, Romans 10:9, Matthew 14:29, Hebrews 11:6, Romans 10:7, Romans 10:17, John 10:22, John 10:22-30, Hebrews 13:8, Matthew 6:6, 2 Timothy 3:16, Revelation 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

In My Name

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 16, 2009

Jesus said whatsoever you ask in my name I will do it. We must ask it wrapped up in His name.

Scriptures: Genesis 25:21-25. “And Isaac intreated the LORD for his wife, because she [was] barren: and the LORD was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived. And the children struggled together within her; and she said, If [it be] so, why [am] I thus? And she went to enquire of the LORD. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13

Denomination: Apostolic

This Is My Land Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 12, 2013

A study of the book of Ruth chapter 3 verses 1 through 18

Ruth 3: 1 – 18 This Is My Land 1 Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, “My daughter, shall I not seek security for you, that it may be well with you? 2 Now Boaz, whose young women you were with, is he not our relative? In fact, he is winnowing barley tonight at the threshing ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Don't Walk Away From An Answered Prayer

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 12, 2022

We tend to pray for the salvation of someone we know, or for a job, or for the return of the LORD, or some other issue, and He answers it in a way that either we don't expect or like. Let's not forget that God is in charge. His will overrides our ideals.

I want to share with you an insight that the LORD impressed upon me pertaining to prayer and how the LORD graciously answers our petitions and requests presented before Him. You are probably familiar with the saying that He answers our prayers three ways: Either "Yes", "No", ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4, Psalm 91:15, Isaiah 65:24, Jeremiah 33:3, Luke 11:9, John 14:14, 1 John 3:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist