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  • Sheryln Miller avatar

    Why You Should Make A Covenant With Your Eyes Series

    Contributed by Sheryln Miller on Apr 2, 2017
     | 4,732 views

    Message discusses why one should avoid porn and adultery.

    Job said he made a covenant with his eyes not to look lustfully at a girl. Let’s look at the passage in the Amplified Version. He said, I dictated a covenant (an agreement) to my eyes; how then could I look (lustfully) upon a girl? For what portion should I have from God my (if I were lewd), and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Wilson avatar

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

    Contributed by James Wilson on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 174 ratings
     | 10,851 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Palitha Jayasooriya avatar

    Keep Your Eyes On God Through Your Tears

    Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Oct 19, 2015
    based on 24 ratings
     | 30,032 views

    This sermon encourages us to keep our focus entirely on the Lord in the midst of challenging situations that bring pain and tears.

    KEEP YOUR EYES ON GOD THROUGH YOUR TEARS INTRODUCTION - I remember a song I used to love to listen to in my younger days. It was sung by Reggae singer Johnny Nash and it went like this: Every night I wake up crying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Wisdom From Sunday School: Be Careful, Little Eyes PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 635 views

    This sermon explores how to guard our hearts, purify our speech, and direct our gaze towards God, as guided by the wisdom in Proverbs.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this blessed gathering where we seek to draw from the wellspring of wisdom that is God's Word. We come together, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of faith, eager to learn, to grow, and to be transformed. Our focus today ...read more

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  • Daniel Habben avatar

    A God's-Eye View Of Christ's Power And A Christian's Position Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 10, 2016
     | 6,119 views

    Paul prays that we get to know God better so we see better the blessings he has in store for us now and in eternity.

    Imagine your fright if you found yourself strapped into a chair that was tilted so far back you were looking up to the ceiling. Before you can turn your head to get your bearings the chair starts to vibrate as a low rumble pulses through the room. The rumble increases in volume until it crescendos ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Error Of Balaam – Making Profit From The Work Of The Lord – Part 1 Jude 1:10-11b Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 13, 2022
     | 2,725 views

    A donkey in the hands of the Lord, is superior to a donkey of a man. Balaam was the real donkey. If it was not for an obedient donkey, Balaam would have died as a disobedient donkey, and the obedient donkey would have lived. Jude continues the message on false teachers

    THE ERROR OF BALAAM – MAKING PROFIT FROM THE WORK OF THE LORD – PART 1 Jude 1:10-11b {{Jude 1:10 “These men revile the things which they do not understand, and like unreasoning animals, they are destroyed by these things which they know by instinct. Jude 1:11 Woe to them for they have gone the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In A Twinkling Of An Eye - Don't Miss The Signs

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 8, 2024
     | 2,350 views

    I truly believe that as people of God, Christians, those that are expecting the Blessed Hope the Rapture must pay close attention to the potentially prophetic significance of the signs in the Heavens as well as the distress of nations upon the earth.

    “In the Twinkling of an Eye Don’t miss the Signs” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRAYER: - SCRIPTURES: - Luke 21:25-28, Genesis 1:14, 1 Corinthians 15:52, Jeremiah 10:2 Joel 2:30-31. OPENING: - This past Resurrection Sunday which is also known as Easter landed on March 31 this year which was ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Can You Pass A Camel Through The Eye Of A Needle? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 33,937 views

    Jesus didn’t ask everyone he met to follow him. He asked the original twelve disciples–and He invited the Rich Young Ruler to follow him. The young man refused. Like many people, he was fooling himself about what it takes to have eternal life.

    Can You Pass a Camel Through the Eye of a Needle? Luke 18:18-30 By Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION During this Christmas season, there are plenty of Scrooges out there. I heard about one lady who was fumbling in her purse to get her credit card to pay for a purchase. The cashier noticed she had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Check The Rock!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,524 views

    We at Easter need to be COOL by doing the following actions: 1. Check the rock. 2. Observe the empty tomb. 3. Open our spiritual eyes. 4. Look and see Jesus.

    Check the Rock! It Rocks! COOL!: Easter Sermon 2004 Thesis: We at Easter need to be COOL by doing the following actions: 1. Check the rock. 2. Observe the empty tomb. 3. Open our spiritual eyes. 4. Look and see Jesus. Scripture Text: Matthew 28:1-20; (Play on CD) Luke 24:1-10; Mark 16:1-8 So ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reflecting Her Noble Character

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,116 views

    How many times has God given us the right lenses to see what we need to see through His Word? Proverbs 31 is a text that can be eye-opening.

    REFLECTING HER NOBLE CHARACTER Text: Proverbs 31:10 -31 How well perceive things spiritually can help us to see how we might have missed the bigger picture. Consider this story … “A man went to his doctor in an acute state of anxiety. “Doctor, you have to help me; I’m dying,” he ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    In Christ, I Am...confident Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 17, 2018
     | 6,644 views

    When we lack confidence, we need the eyes of our hearts to be opened, to comprehend the hope to which God has called us, the riches our inheritance, and the resurrection power in us.

    In Christ, I am…Confident—Ephesians 1:15-23 (Series on Ephesians: In Christ, I Am…) We have all known people who struggle with lack of confidence. It is not that they lack opportunity or ability; they just lack the confidence to believe they can succeed. ***I grew up across the street from ten ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Untie The Need

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on May 25, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,763 views

    This message will serve to open our eyes to the fact that the leaders who seek the Lord, can expect God to do great things including placing people in certain positions to meet a need.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 21:1-2) (1) "And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples," (2) "Saying unto them, Go into the village ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Accept The Truth Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on May 12, 2022
     | 2,410 views

    Saul’s encounter with Jesus is an iconic turning point for him. Saul, who thought his eyes were wide open to the threat of the Jesus people, is now blinded and led into Damascus.

    Life Lessons From the Chief of Sinners Accept the Truth Acts 9:1-19 Introduction Last week we talked about the brutal and vicious persecution of the man from Tarsus. His hatred for followers of Jesus was frightening to the believers of that day. In spite of his great familiarity with the Hebrew ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Resurrecting Hope (Easter Sunday) Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,015 views

    Jesus' resurrection brings hope and new life to our darkest moments, and we can find hope in unexpected places when we keep our eyes open and trust in Him.

    Today, we're gonna talk about hope, which is the feeling you get when you believe something good is gonna happen, even when things seem pretty bad. Easter is all about hope, and we're gonna dive into a story from the Bible that shows us how Jesus brings hope to our lives. So, let's get started! ...read more

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    Get Out Of The Boat

    Contributed by Richard White on Dec 9, 2008
     | 7,458 views

    To walk on water we have to get out of the boat

    Get out of the Boat. Peter Matt. 14:22 MT 14:22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23 After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ