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Losing Sight Of The Cross

Contributed by Doug Stringer on May 15, 2005

based on 44 ratings

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This message uses a large wooden cross as a prop. As I discuss each item, I place it on the cross. By the time I am done the sermon, the cross is completely hidden from all the garbage hanging from it.

Losing Sight of The Cross REV. 2:2 5a I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked men, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:2-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sin, Saliva And Sight Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 9, 2006

based on 8 ratings

| 5,504 views

A series exploring the seven miracles, and seven "I Am" statements in the Gospel of John. This message reflects on Jesus healing of the man blind since birth.

I’ve got some bad news for you today. As we look at our next miracle, one of seven, around which the Gospel of John is focused, we find ourselves coming upon some tough teaching. If you are looking for three points and a poem today, the news is not good. Not only are there six points. . .but ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Sights And Sounds Of Christmas

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 27, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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A look at the original sights and sounds of Christmas to remind us that our cultural conceptions of Christmas tend to be faulty.

SPECIAL DAY: CHRISTMAS TEXT: LUKE 2:1-20 (Don’t read yet) TITLE: “THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS” INTRODUCTION: A. Steve Malone relates a parody of Luke’s account of the birth of Christ, that really underscores just how far our world has let the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Foreigners In God's Sight

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 5, 2003

based on 129 ratings

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A sermon on racial tolerance and love for all humankind.

Mark 7:24-37 "There are No Foreigners in God’s Sight" We humans are a strange breed. Why on earth do we feel as if we have to discriminate between others based on where the others were born, or where they live, or what color their skin is, or if they are rich or poor, a Southerner or a Yankee, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37, James 2:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Love At First Sight Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 5, 2003

based on 145 ratings

| 18,173 views

This is the 1st study in the study "Itimacy". (A study in the Song of Solomon.) This study looks at physical attraction in dating and marriage.

LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT? Song of Solomon 1:1-6 In the Old Testament there are two books that never mention God in the entire text. These books are the Book of Esther, which is a story of the redemption of God’s people; and the Song of Solomon. Not only does the Song of Solomon not refer to God ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Sight Of The Vision

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

based on 94 ratings

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A message concerning the importance of vision.

Keep Sight of the Vision Acts 9 (July 8, 2001) Introduction What’s the difference between “sight” and “vision?” Last week we looked at the incident of Jesus healing the man born blind. Jesus restored the man’s sight, and used the occasion to show the Pharisees that they were blind ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Introducing Renewed Sight Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

based on 4 ratings

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This is an overview into "Seeing the Unseen Christ"

I love the story about the kindergartner who was drawing a picture of a reindeer. One antler was purple the other orange. Its fur was green and blue and yellow. The teacher was a little concerned and told him, “You know most people don’t see reindeers like that.” The little boy’s response was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bartimaeus Receives Sight.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Nov 29, 2003

based on 19 ratings

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Misery is the object of mercy.

Bartimaeus receives sight. Mark 10:46-52. 11/30/03 Jesus and His disciples were on their way to Jerusalem for one of the biggest festivities celebrated by the Jews. It was nearing the time of the Passover and Jesus, along with thousands would be in Jerusalem for that time. On their way to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Sight Of The World Series

Contributed by Vincent Oliver on May 3, 2007

based on 6 ratings

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In this sixth miracle Jesus demonstrates not only is He the “Light of the World,” but that He is also the “Sight of the World.”

“Jesus, The Sight of The World” Pastor V. P. Oliver John 9: 39 (1-41) “And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.” In the preceding chapter of the Gospel of John Jesus has been giving a discourse on His ...read more

Scripture: John 9:39

Denomination: Baptist

Hidden In Plain Sight

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Sep 21, 2007

based on 15 ratings

| 21,240 views

God has promised that He will reveal His secret counsel to those who seek Him and obey His word. This studies explains how we find the hidden manna that Jesus promised to give those who overcome.

Hidden in Plain Sight Revelation 2:17 "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give some of the hidden manna to eat. And I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written which no one knows except him who receives it." God ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:17

Denomination: Baptist

How's Your Sight

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 13, 2009

based on 1 rating

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We need to walk by faith and not by sight, but that doesn’t mean we are blind.

Judges 16:19-30 Verse 21-They Blinded Him: Satan has blinded a lot of people with attractiveness of sin, they have not recognized that there are consequences to their sins! They Bound Him: There are a lot of people I know that are ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Walking By Faith Or By Sight?

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Feb 24, 2001

based on 90 ratings

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This sermon looks at the differences between faith based on experience only and faith based on the truth of God’s word. Experiential vrs. Truth.

Do We Walk by Faith or by Sight? To get a more completed picture of this biblical account, I will take this study from Matthew and John. Lets begin by reading from John 6: 5 Then Jesus lifted up His eyes, and seeing a great multitude coming toward Him, He said to Philip, "Where shall we buy bread, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-27, John 6:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

Recovery Of Sight To The Blind Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 13, 2001

based on 19 ratings

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This is the fifth in this series based on Luke 4:16-21 and using Luke 18:18-23 as the main text.

THE UNEXPECTED JESUS "Recovery of Sight to the Blind" Luke 18:18-23 INTRODUCTION: In my opinion, the best part of the newspaper is the comic section. I often find the truth about our society in the humor meant for children and then I can understand it. In one such comic strip, Andy Capp, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love At Last Sight

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 5, 2000

based on 115 ratings

| 4,049 views

The One to Whom all authority has been given, in Heaven and on earth, says, "Go therefore..."

A closer study of all four of the gospels and the opening chapter of Acts will reveal to even the most casual student, that Jesus was seen by many people in various places, after His resurrection and prior to His ascension to Heaven. In fact, the ascension itself took place from the top of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Orthodox

Loosing Sight Of The Goal?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 5, 2006

based on 19 ratings

| 3,534 views

How easy is it to loose sight of the goal? I set up a portable basketball goal in the sanctuary to illustrate my point. Mary and Joseph lost Jesus in the midst of doing their religious duties? Stay focused on the goal.

LOOSING SIGHT OF THE GOAL? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com As I start to preach, I have some men carry a portable basket ball goal into the front of the sanctuary and set it up. We discuss who are we going to trust to take a shot and make a basket and not harm our pretty lights? I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-51

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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