Sermons on Open Your Spiritual Eyes:

The Ones That Didn't Get Away

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 1, 2007

This sermon focues on the importance of being fishers of men.

Introduction: Some time after the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, Peter, Thomas, Nathaniel, James & John, and two other disciples were all together. We aren’t told exactly when this particular encounter took place but we do know that it was after Jesus had appeared to his Disciples in the Upper ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Three Important Questions To Consider

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 8, 2005

Though God is always near His children, our spiritual eyes may be blinded from seeing Him.

THREE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER “Oh, that I knew where I might find Him, That I might come to His seat!” Job 23:3 I. CAN GOD BE FOUND? Many children of God, both before and after Job, have felt a sense of having lost God. Though God is always near His children, our spiritual eyes may be ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Five Pillars Of A Mature Church

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 14, 2019

If Christ physically walked down the aisle of your church would He say "good and faithful servants"? Paul outlines five pillars of a spiritually healthy church that every church needs to put into practice!

The Five Pillars of a Mature Church Ephesians 4:1-16 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4 because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all God’s people—5 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

My Spiritual Bucket List Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

Jesus lived and died for me so that I can die and live for Him

ENGAGE/TENSION Did you know that there are a number of online calculators that will calculate your life expectancy? Just for the fun of it, I tried a few of them this week. Some of them, like the once used by the Social Security Agency are pretty simple, requiring you only to submit your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Heart Under Attack Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 11, 2004

Jesus described the heart of a person who was receptive to the Gospel. Part 1 of 5 of the Praying Your Family and Friends to Christ Series.

Praying Your Friends & Family To Christ Series Heart Under Attack (1 of 5) Luke 8.15 October 10, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker (The "HEART" acronym that is being used for this series is taken from Chris Schofield, Praying Your Friends to Christ (Alpharetta, Ga.: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:15

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity Is A Serious Business

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 14, 2007

Christianity Is A Serious Business 1) The gospel is every Christian’s tool and trade 2) Our heavenly employer expects results 3) Faithful workers will receive a reward of grace; the disobedient will be punished severely

The Major League Baseball season ended a month ago with the firing of a dozen managers and coaches. With the poor season the Edmonton Eskimos had this year and the tough one the Oilers are going through right now, one wonders how long before the head coaches of those teams get canned? Why are there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Gideon, The Reluctant Hero Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 29, 2007

Have you been afraid that your lack of skills, background, or ability to hear God disqualifies you for service? Learn how God worked with a timid man and turned him into a hero.

Do you remember the Sand People from the original Star Wars movie? They lived on Tatooine - I guess their proper name is: Tusken Raiders. Anyway - these nomads were covered all over with rags with little lenses or something to see and breath out of. They carried these big sticks and traveled on ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Believers Share (In) God's Blessings

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 17, 2005

EPIPHANY 2(B) - Belivers share (in) God’s blessings by freely preaching and being freed to serve.

BELIEVERS SHARE (IN) GOD’S BLESSINGS (Outline) 1 CORINTHIANS 9:16-23 - January 16, 2005 - EPIPHANY 2 INTRO: People, in general, like to share. Believers love to share. God has shown us his divine bless-ings – physical and spiritual – that we may show them and share them with others. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23

Denomination: Lutheran

God Manifested His Word To Be Proclaimed, Shared, And Enjoyed Series

Contributed by Anthony Hebb on Feb 13, 2003

An answer to the question. Why would God share His WORD or GLORY with us?

GOD MANIFESTED HIS WORD TO BE PROCLAIMED, SHARED, & ENJOYED 1 John 1:1-4 I am humbled and honored to be here this morning presenting God’s Word to you this morning. The text we will be looking at this morning is from John’s first letter. First John is my favorite book in the Bible; it is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent Bible

Fencing Off Your Offenses

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Apr 5, 2024

Carrying an offense can be damaging to one's spiritual walk and relationships with others. Learning to defend against these offenses can be a protection, and learning to praise God at the onset can prove to be a powerful fence against the offense.

Fencing Off Your Offenses Proverbs 18:19 says, “A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city, And contentions are like the bars of a castle.” What does it mean to be offended and how is that different than unforgiveness? If unforgiveness is a prison, then an offense is the door that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:11, Psalm 89:9, 1 Chronicles 16:35, Psalm 32:7, Colossians 3:13, Romans 8:28, Proverbs 18:19  (view more)  (view less)

Imitate Christ In Your Community Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Aug 2, 2007

As we are spiritually transformed by God’s Holy Spirit (Romans 12:1-2) we will show the evidence. Romans 13:4-14 shows that we will imitate Christ in our Community.

IMITATE CHRIST IN YOUR COMMUNITY Romans 13:8-14 I. A Universal Proclamation (vs. 8-10) – LOVE A. An Ongoing Debt 1. Allow no ongoing, outstanding debts except love 2. If you have ever had a personal debt you know the first thing that enters your mind when you see that person is that you “owe” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Imitate Christ In Your Citizenship Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Aug 2, 2007

As we are spiritually transformed by God’s Holy Spirit (Romans 12:1-2) we will show the evidence. Romans 13:1-7 shows that we will imitate Christ in our Citizenship.

IMITATE CHRIST IN YOUR CITIZENSHIP Romans 131-7 I. Remember God’s Sovereignty (vs. 1-2) A. There is no authority except that which God has established 1. “May the name of God be praised forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him. He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Imitate Christ In Your Character Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Aug 2, 2007

As we are spiritually transformed by God’s Holy Spirit (Romans 12:1-2) we will show the evidence. Romans 12:9-21 shows that we will imitate Christ in our Character.

IMITATE CHRIST IN YOUR CHARACTER Romans 12:9-21 I. Live in Love (9-11) A. Not an Act – Love is a Fruit of the Spirit (vs. 9a) B. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 = “Love is…” not evil C. “Family” affection, “Brotherly” love 1. Bonding Love 2. “I give you a new commandment: love one another. Just as I have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

Bearing The Torch

Contributed by James May on Mar 4, 2007

We must make sure that we pass the light of the gospel on to the next generation.

BEARING THE TORCH By Pastor Jim May The flame in the Marathon Tower in each Olympic stadium is the most recognized symbol of the Olympics, dating back to the Games of ancient Greece, when athletes competed in a relay race, passing a torch from one to another until the last runner, in a long ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-13, Judges 2:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Truth For Strange Times Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 23, 2021

Spiritual Truth for Strange Times Rerouting: Navigating a Changing World August 16, 2020 – Brad Bailey

Spiritual Truth for Strange Times Rerouting: Navigating a Changing World August 16, 2020 – Brad Bailey Intro Well...good morning to each of you who have joined our gathering this morning... and welcome to each of you who may be watching at a later time. I want to reintroduce the weekly series and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-12, Genesis 39:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational