Sermons on Our Eyes Look To The Lord:

Lord, Increase Our Faith, To Pray

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 11, 2022

John talks about having confidence in faith so that we pray.

10.16.22 1 John 5:13–15 13 I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. 14 This is the confidence that we have before him: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 15 And if we know that he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lord Is The Father Of Our Father Of Faith

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 20, 2004

How the LORD strengthened Abram’s faith when he was weak, and how he strengthens ours through the promise of the stars.

August 22, 2004 Genesis 15:1-6 After this, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” But Abram said, “O Sovereign LORD, what can you give me since I remain childless and the one who will inherit my estate is Eliezer of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Keep Your Eyes On The Prize!

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Jul 30, 2021

While millions of people are watching the Olympics, our Bible reminds us to "keep our eyes on the prize!" Our Gold Medal awaits every believer in Jesus... Heaven!

Introduction: Watching the Olympics for two weeks helps us to focus on the subject of this message – Keeping your eyes on prize – winning that Gold medal. There are only 3 winners that get prize. 4 yrs ago, the Canadian Hockey team, took the silver, and when given the medal they took off and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jehovah-Nissi- The Lord Our Banner Series

Contributed by D. Walls on Mar 3, 2012

The names that our God was called in His Word.

Jehovah-Nissi - The Lord Our Banner B.R.: Exodus 17:8-15 TEXT: Exo 17:15 And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovahnissi: ________________________________________ As I read in our bible reading, we find that Joshua and the Army of Israel were fighting in the valley below ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-15

Denomination: Holiness

God's Grace For Our Illness Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 2, 2006

This message is the second in a series of four on “Illness Through the Eyes of Faith.”

GOD’S GRACE FOR OUR ILLNESS Philippians 2:25-30 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 INTRO: In May 1983, the “Chicago Tribune” ran a story about a young father from North Manchester, Indiana. His name was David Gilmore. He told about the illness of his fifteen-month-old son, Dustin Graham Gilmore, that began ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

God And I Do Not See Eye To Eye!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Dec 29, 2015

In my feeble mind, there are some perplexing things in the word of God that do not measure up. Logically speaking, from the human standpoint I have some disagreements with God. God and I do not see eye to eye on several issues. I

WHERE GOD AND ME SOMETIME DO NOT AGREE! Matthew 20:1-15 20 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. 2 He agreed to pay them a denarius[a] for the day and sent them into his vineyard. 3 “About nine in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Stop, Look, Listen

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 16, 2000

We must remember our past, but not live in it. We have to discover how to stop living in our past and begin living in His presence!

I. Text: Deuteronomy 8:1-10 II. Profiting from the Past A. God told them to remember their past so that they could appreciate their present. He didn’t tell them to live in their past. (verse 2) B. Moses told them on the day that they left Egypt to remember that day (Exodus 13:3) C. They are ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-10

Our Lord Defines True Worship

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 16, 2013

PENTECOST 5 - The believers' true worship of the Lord God Almighty is more than mere obligation. True worship of our Lord God Almighty is witnessed in our shining and thankful lives.

OUR LORD DEFINES TRUE WORSHIP (Outline) July 17, 2011 - Pentecost 5 - ISAIAH 58:5-11 INTRO: Christian worship has taken on various forms since the creation of the world. Early believers built altars and worshipped at any place where God blessed them. Jacob worships God after his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Daily Seal?

Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 31, 2018

A devotion or brief sermon based on the life of Greenland missionary, Hans Egede. His translation of "Give us this day our daily bread," helped the Inuit people understand Christ and his supply.

Today, January 31st is the birthday of Hans Egede. I’m sure you are busy planning your celebration of this grand occasion right now! But, more than likely, for 99.9% of those reading this devotion, you have never heard of this guy! Hans Egede was a Norwegian Lutheran Missionary, born in 1686. ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Restore Our Fortunes, O Lord!

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 8, 2013

It appears that God will bless us as we bless others with his message, with the gospel. Here’s God’s plan. (outline by A. Naismith) 1- The going of the servant 2- The flowing of the tears 3- The sowing of the seed 4- The mowing of the harvest

INTRO.- V. 4 Restore our fortunes, O Lord. What happened to the people of God? They lost their fortunes when they were carried off into captivity. This captivity was the period in Jewish history during which the Jews of the ancient Kingdom of Judah were captives in Babylon. The people of God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Through Jesus’ Eyes Series

Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 4, 2012

Look now as we see Jesus before, during, and after Christmas.

Christmas through Their Eyes “Christmas through JESUS’ Eyes” Philippians 2:6-11 Introduction: When you think of the various Christian symbols for Christmas what usually comes to your mind? Perhaps it is a manger, shepherd, star, Wise Men, angels, etc. But probably the one you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Through The Eyes Of Others

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 7, 2003

This sermon takes a look at Christmas through the eyes of others such as missionaries, law enforcement, and the incarcerated. It reminds us that the message of Christmas rings clear and true in spite of whatever circumstances we may face.

THROUGH THE EYES... John 1:1-4 INTRODUCTION: A. There was nothing more exciting than Christmas when I was a kid 1. After searching the Sears and JCPenneys Christmas catalogs I had put in my order of things I wanted, but it was always a surprise as to what we would actually find under the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Look Out, Look In, Look Up - James 1:17-18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 26, 2021

What does the Bible tell us to do about our evil desires? This passage describes three attributes of God that, if we understand them, can repair evil desires.

James 1:13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14 but each one is tempted when, by his own desire, he is dragged away and enticed. 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-18

Labouring In The Lord

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Sep 5, 2020

Be steadfast and allow God and His work to be the number one priority in your life. There will be times when we may feel discouraged after working hard for God, but the Lord says, “labor is not in vain.” All your work is written in the eyes of the Lord.

Laboring in the Lord “Therefore, my brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” - I Corinthians 15:58 Sometimes in life, we have a hard time getting others to understand our message! A group of clergies were ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Look Ahead, 2007 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 5, 2007

The introduction for our church’s study of the Book of Revelation - also giving our mission for 2007.

2007 - A Look Ahead 3 John 4; Revelation 1:1-3 Turn to the 3rd book of John and hold your place there Introduction Today we are going to look ahead at the coming year, and begin the understanding and study of the greatest promise yet to come, and that is the revealing of Jesus Christ not as a ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational