Sermons on Open Your Spiritual Eyes:

How To Listen To A Sermon

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jul 12, 2020

How many sermons have you heard in your life? What has been the result of all those sermons you have heard? Are you any closer to the Lord as a result of all those sermons?

HOW TO LISTEN TO A SERMON How many sermons have you heard in your life? Depending upon your age, you may have heard hundreds of sermons. Say you hear about 40 to 50 sermons a year based on your worship attendance. For the average person who has been attending church for about 40 years that comes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Your Destiny Awaits Your Arrival

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 14, 2020

Every Christian needs to declare the good things of God over their life on a daily basis, like the song says “He’ll do it again!” God will do it again for you, and again, and again, and again and again and again!

Your Destiny Awaits Your Arrival Illustration by Ken Miller GOOD NEWS, BAD NEWS A gallery owner tells one of his artists that heÍs got some good new and bad news. The artist asks for the good news first. "Well," he replies, "the good news is that a man came in here today asking ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-2, 1 Peter 5:8, Matthew 7:7, Matthew 11:28-30, Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 81:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fool Straining At The Eye Of The Needle - Take Note And Learn Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 23, 2022

Jesus gave a parable of the rich man whose soul God required one night. He was called a fool because he worked hard for treasures but was poverty-stricken for God. We examine treasure in heaven and faithfulness.

THE FOOL STRAINING AT THE EYE OF THE NEEDLE - TAKE NOTE AND LEARN THE INTRODUCTION {{Luke 12:20 but God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your soul is required of you, and now who will own what you have prepared?’}} - In verse 20 why did God call him a fool? Well there is one thing we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-15, Luke 12:16-20, Luke 12:20, Luke 18:24-26, Psalm 14:1, Luke 12:21-34, 1 Corinthians 3:11-15, 1 Corinthians 16:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ’s Principle Of Love Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 27, 2016

No subject is more important than the subject of human relationships except perhaps that of our relationship to God.

I. Introduction A. The newly-married husband came home from the office to find his young wife in floods of tears. "Darling, whatever is the matter?" he asked. "Sweetheart," she sobbed, "the most terrible thing has happened! I cooked my very first Beef Bourguignon for you, and I got it out of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Made That Good Decision

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Sep 14, 2019

Does anyone really know what time it is? We, should make that into a song…oh that’s right, it already is a song [Chicago the band, 1969]. Does anyone really know the TRUTH? What is the TRUTH?

A guy some 2000+ years ago asked another man, what is the TRUTH? Do you know who these two men were? Yes, it was Pontius Pilate and Jesus Christ, God as a man. Pontius had no idea who he was dealing with…well at first anyway. I believe he eventually figured it out and was sorry for his ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:6-21, Matthew 26:64, Mark 13:24-27, 1 Thessalonians 4:17

Denomination: *other

How To Master Your Mind-Part- 2 Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 19, 2018

One of the greatest revelations of life is, if you don’t control your mind, if you don’t master it, it is going to master you

One of the greatest revelations of life is, if you don’t control your mind, if you don’t master it, it is going to master you. In other words, we don’t have to just think about whatever falls into our mind. Now God is concerned about the human soul, which is our inner man. Our inner life is what we ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-27, John 3:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Improve Your Serve In Church Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 1, 2021

The church is the vital community through which worship to God happens, it’s the place where people grow spiritually, it’s the place that fosters connection with God and others.

Series: How to improve your serve? Thesis: As Christians we are called to be servants! Yes, I said the “s” word “servants” – for many this term seems to imply to some – a slave, a person lacking self-esteem, someone of lower class, a person crushed in spirit, a person with low self-worth. But Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4-8, Matthew 25:14-30, John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

20 Spiritual Steps That May Indicate God Did Not Approve Your Spouse For Marriage: Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 3, 2024

Follow these traits and be careful and discern before you marry.

1. _Lack of Peace_: You feel a persistent lack of peace or unease about the relationship. (Colossians 3:15) 2. _No Confirmation_: You do not receive confirmation from God through prayer, fasting, or seeking counsel. (Romans 8:14) 3. _Red Flags_: You notice red flags, such as a history of abuse, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15, Proverbs 12:17

A Drink For A Dehydrated Soul

Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Mar 6, 2002

Creating spiritual hunger in your people

A Drink For A Dehydrated Soul (JOHN 7:37 & John 4:4-14) (Christian Life, Spirituality) (Ded/Exp) INTRODUCTION: Have you ever been thirsty? I don’t mean the average thirst where a drink of water sounds good after a long walk or after working in the garden on a hot summer day. I mean ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-14, John 7:37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Make Good Investments Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 1, 2015

So how are your investments doing?

“Living a Joy-full Life: Make Good Investments” Phil 4:14-23 So how are your investments doing? It’s more than likely that you immediately thought about your financial investments. And why not? Investment advice is everywhere – radio, television, newspapers, magazine ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Through The Eyes Of...the Wise Men & Herod Series

Contributed by James Wilson on Sep 13, 2001

Part of the Christmas Wonder PowerPak.

Wise Men Still Seek Him Matthew 2:1-12 This morning our text is Matthew 2:1-12, the passage of scripture that describes the wise men’s search for the Messiah so they could worship Him and give ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Time To Do Right Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 18, 2002

Social action -- sticking up for your weaker brother/neighbor is always right in God’s eyes.

November 17, 2002 1About this time some of the men and their wives raised a cry of protest against their fellow Jews. 2They were saying, ¡§We have such large families. We need more money just so we can buy the food we need to survive.¡¨ 3Others said, ¡§We have mortgaged our fields, vineyards, and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Guard Your Heart And Your Mind

Contributed by James May on Mar 6, 2022

We live in a time when we must ever guard our hearts against doubt and fear, and we must always be aware of the lies and deceit of the devil, to keep our mind in tune with the Mind of Christ.

Guard Your Heart and Your Mind Sunday, March 6, 2022 One thing that we can certainly count on is the steady ticking of the clock. Regardless of what men do, time marches on. Whether it is the evil plans of the devil, often working through the minds and efforts of evil men and women; or if it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-6, Luke 21:25-28, Luke 12:40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Making The Kingdom Your Primary Concern

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Apr 30, 2006

Ever wonder what should be your primary concern in life? Why does Jesus mix money/treasure/materialism with spiritual things like good deeds & prayer? Find out . . .

Making the Kingdom your Primary Concern Matthew 6: 19-34 Background info: In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus warned, “Unless your righteousness exceeds the Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom.” Jesus speaks of good deeds, prayer, and then as one preacher called it “The sermon on amount.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Does A Mature Christian Handle Open Rebuke

Contributed by Clarence Weaver Sr on Oct 25, 2005

THIS OUTLINE DEALS WITH STEPS ON HOW TO HANDLE OPEN REBUKE. I WORTE THIS AFTER I WAS OPEN REBUKE

Praise the Lord all of my beloved Brothers and sisters in our FATHER and Savior Jesus Christ. This message is solely about me and it will explain how I handle an open rebuke for bringing honor upon myself and not honoring those that deserve honor. I was rebuke for plagiarism. As many of you that ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational