Sermons on The Apple Of His Eye:

"Jesus Came To Reveal His Glory"

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 23, 2013

Jesus came to reveal His glory.

“Jesus Came to Reveal His Glory” (John 17:1-5) It’s clear from the Bible that the apostle John was the closest to Jesus. He appears to be the one Jesus loved the most and in his writing we see an intimacy that we don’t see in the other gospels. This is especially true in ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

“committed To His House”

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 29, 2013

Like Israel, out of gratitude for His amazing grace toward us, we need to be committed to His house.

“Committed to His House” Nehemiah 10:39b “...we will not neglect the house of our God.” Time and time again God demonstrated His inexhaustible amazing grace to the nation of Israel. They are reminded by Ezra of God’s providential care for them. Out of gratitude for ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:39

Denomination: Baptist

God Gives, His Children Enjoys

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 22, 2014

To show that CHRIST is both our Provider, Blessor and blessing of the LORD that made us rich.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you rich? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST is both our Provider, Blessor and blessing of the LORD that made us rich. IV. TEXT: Ecclesiastes 6:2 (Amplified Bible) 6:2 A man to whom God has given riches, possessions, and honor, so that he ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 6:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Boy Jesus Comes To His Temple.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 7, 2013

I must be about my Father's business.

THE BOY JESUS COMES TO HIS TEMPLE. Luke 2:41-52. It was obligatory for men to attend the three main feasts in Jerusalem, but it is evident that Mary and Joseph went up as a couple (Luke 2:41). They also took Jesus with them “according to the custom of the feast” (Luke 2:42). Habits set in youth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sing To The Lord And Bless His Name

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 23, 2013

How does our singing in Church advance our mission and witness?

Feast of St. Cecilia 2013 “Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day.” Over and over, we read in the psalms, that our response to the saving power of God is to sing to Him. St. Augustine wrote that to sing praise to God is to pray twice. That’s so ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-2

Denomination: Catholic

Will You Drink From His Cup?

Contributed by Tim Diack on May 28, 2011

There is rich symbolism, and deep meaning, in the elements of the Communion Table. When Jesus offered the cup to His disciples He was offering them so much more than a refreshing drink. He was inviting them into the richest of all relationships.

Will You Drink From His Cup? - Matthew 26:26-29 - May 29, 2011 Turn with me, in your Bibles please, to the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew chapter 26 and we’ll begin reading in verse 26. The verses we’re about to read take place at the tail end of the last Passover that Jesus and His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29

Denomination: *other

When God Builds His Church

Contributed by Scott Walker on Jun 3, 2011

It's easy to get discouraged about our work for the Lord when we look at it from a worldly perspective. But God is doing a work that is not always visible to you and me.

“When God Builds His Church” Haggai 2:1-9 January 9th 2011 “'The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house,' says the Lord Almighty. 'And in this place I will grant peace,' declares the Lord Almighty." Haggai 2:9 (NIV) Introduction: > ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Trade Your Sorrow For His Joy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 1, 2011

God responds according to your faith and surrounds you with His mercy. Is yours the kind of faith that can sing to Him in times of danger? The next time you face threatening circumstances, trust the Lord. He will protect you and deliver you from your enem

Trade Your Sorrow for His Joy Weeping May Last for a Night but a Shout of Joy Comes in the Morning. (Psalm 126) Count it all joy when you encounter various trials knowing that the trial of your faith works patience. Let patience have its perfect work that you may be perfect and complete not ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Will Quiet You With His Love Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 24, 2013

Let me tell you one thing, all the above become ‘little and insignificant’ when the Big God gives us a hug. The Word of God is a tonic, the relief, the healing for pain! Hurray! Are you there?

He will quiet you with His love! Zephaniah 3:17”………..He will quiet you with His love…” I was neck-deep buried with ministry work, family work and every other work on earth; I did squeeze time in between to pray but I was hungering to be ‘really’ ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Will Quiet You With His Love Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 24, 2013

Let me tell you one thing, all the above become ‘little and insignificant’ when the Big God gives us a hug. The Word of God is a tonic, the relief, the healing for pain! Hurray! Are you there?

He will quiet you with His love! Zephaniah 3:17”………..He will quiet you with His love…” I was neck-deep buried with ministry work, family work and every other work on earth; I did squeeze time in between to pray but I was hungering to be ‘really’ ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Encourages His Children Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jun 4, 2013

Maybe today you are battling discouragement or even utter despair. Please know that every believer’s heart can be encouraged by the Lord. How does God encourage His children?

When God Encourages His Children Acts 23:1-11 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. While in Jerusalem, the apostle Paul was beaten by an angry mob and then arrested by the Roman authorities. The people of Jerusalem were chanting in the background, “Away with him.” 2. The Roman ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-11, Acts 23:1

Denomination: Bible Church

How God Names His People

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

We read in the pages of the New Testament these seven vital words: Believers, Brethren, Disciples, Christians, Saints, Church of God, and Sons of God. These titles and aliases by which God calls His people are all very plain in meaning and universal in sc

Intro: In the NT record of the Holy Bible we don’t read of Christians called by such names as: Catholics, Baptists, or Pentecostals. We don’t read of them called: Charismatics, Methodists, Wesleyans, Lutherans, Calvinists, Presbyterians, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Seventh Day Adventists, Mormons, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:10

Denomination: *other

Jesus Came To Give His Life

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 20, 2010

Another simple sermon on why Jesus came at Christmas -- to give His life. This sermon is done in list form.

JESUS CAME TO GIVE HIS LIFE 1. JESUS WILL ALWAYS HEAR OUR REQUEST, BUT WILL ALSO ALWAYS DIRECT US TO THE BEST WAY OF FULFILLING THEM. JESUS IS NOT OUR SERVANT BUT OUR SAV IOR AS SUCH, HE HAS ULTIMATE CONTROL OVER HOW HE DESIRES TO ANSWER OUR REQUEST. NOTICE THAT JESUS DID NOT IGNORE THE REQUEST ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:28

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Is His Name (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Roy Newton on Jan 14, 2011

In a series on the Lord’s Prayer, this sermon is the second part of an examination of the meaning of the first petition ’May Your Name be kept Holy’, answering the question ’How do we keep God’s Name Holy?’

"Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy." (Matthew 6:9, NLT) (SLIDE 2) INTRODUCTION A pastor was building a wooden trellis to support a climbing vine. As he pounded away, he noticed that a young boy that he recognised from the Sunday school was watching him. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"When God Hides His Face"

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 24, 2014

A careful examination of Psalm 13 and the importance of being open and honest with God.

Scripture: Psalm 13 I. Introduction: Have you ever felt that God was giving you the “silent treatment”? What is the Lord’s purpose for not immediately answering prayer? How should you respond when God seems distant? II. Message A. Examples of God’s Silence 1. Mary and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal