Sermons on They Looked On Him:

When Problems Look Big And God Looks Small Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Mar 12, 2003

Some people handle these problems really well. They have a sense of joy and confidence no matter what the trial might be. And other people live in a constant state of stress and anxiety. What’s the difference? Well, for some people, their problems loo

The war on terrorism. The impending attack on Iraq. An economy that can’t quite seem to get back on track. How are you handling the uncertainty of all that? Add this to the typical stresses in life. Problems with relationships at home, work, or school. A fear of not getting the job done ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

When He Looked Up I Looked Down

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 8, 2007

A personal meeting between Christ and Zacchaeus while travilg the dusty road

WHEN HE LOOKED UP, I LOOKED DOWN LUKE 19:1-10 INTRODUCTION ~ Back in the early days of movies, the movie company hired 2 people called “barkers.” ~ One would talk bad of the movie and the other good. ~ They would get you thinking so much, you would come in to see which barker was right. ~ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

When You Look Up – Look A Little Higher! Series

Contributed by Tim George on Oct 21, 2001

Sometimes when it comes to facing the giants of life we just don’t know what to say or what to do. Moses had to learn than when we fight the giants of life we need to learn where to look before we learn what to do or say.

Facing the Giants of Life When You Look Up – Look a Little Higher! “Now it came to pass in those days, when Moses was grown, that he went out to his brethren and looked at their burdens. And he saw an Egyptian beating a Hebrew, one of his brethren. So he looked this way and that way, and when he ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Things Look Down, Just Look Up

Contributed by Michael Bowen on Nov 28, 2001

Two promises God gives to discouraged Christians

When Things Look Down, Just Look Up - Psalm 23:4 Introduction: A husband went to see the doctor for a local checkup. After the checkup the doctor asked the man’s wife to come into his office that he might tell her about her husband’s condition. When she got in the office she asked the doctor ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

Da Vinci Code, Looking For A Reason, Or Looking For An Excuse

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 14, 2006

people who are looking for reasons will walk by faith, people who are looking for an excuse will walk away

Intro: I have really enjoyed reading the many sermons that are responses to the Da Vinci Code novel. As one elder said years ago in a service, some people spend their lives looking for a reason, some people spend their lives looking for an excuse. After reading the many sermons it is quite clear ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Waiting Upon The Lord-2 Series

Contributed by Kiruba Stephen on Apr 26, 2022

How to wait upon Him instead of leaning on our own wisdom

For us, when we are seated in the heavenly places with Christ Jesus, as we are waiting upon Him in the spiritual realm - we are praying, we are trusting, we are not looking to ourselves, we are not looking at the things that are blocking the vision; we are looking straight at the Lord. And like ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:3, Psalm 34:5, Psalm 123:2

The Emmaus Road- They Were Kept From Recognising Him

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 18, 2003

An Easter sermon looking at the things that stop us recognising Jesus.(suitable for before communion)

The Emmaus road- what ‘keeps’ you? Luke 24:13-35 WBC Easter Sunday 20/4/3 am V13- “… two of them…” Two unknown Jews, here Told later (v18)- one of them = Cleopas - other = wife?  Luke himself? o Certainly = an eyewitness But basically – unknown. Anonymous. Just your average Jo (or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

One On One With Jesus In Mark Part 1 Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 27, 2007

Let’s open up the world of Mark and walk in to see the one he’s proclaiming! Jesus will surprise us if we honestly look at him and listen to him.

Present Mark 1-3 dramatically, by memory if possible. First Encounter with Jesus I’ve been spending time with the Lord in Mark’s gospel this week and I can’t wait to tell you what he has shown me. But let me warn you up front, it hasn’t been easy. We’ve been in a hurry. I’ve never seen such ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking For A Place To Lay His Head

Contributed by Toby Powers on Apr 12, 2006

Jesus never had a residence here in his ministry. The foxes have holes, the birds nests, but the Son of Man hath not where to lay his head. Even today he is looking for a place to abide... will you provide him a dwelling?

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA The Son of Man Hath No Place to Lay His Head Matthew 8:20 Intro: In this passage of Scripture a man has approached the Lord asking to go with him. He told Jesus he would follow him wherever he would go. Jesus explained to this man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:20

Denomination: Baptist

"They Watched Him There"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Apr 1, 2004

This message centers around the different individuals and groups of people who surrounded the cross at the crucifixion, and, "They Watched Him There".

“They Watched Him There” INTRODUCTION: Matthew 27:35-39 – all turn, read. There was a great crowd who saw the scene at Mt. Calvary that day. On Friday, we celebrate an EXECUTION. There were 3 crosses. Over the middle cross as a sign: “This is Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews”. It was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:35-39

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Him Part Two Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 28, 2009

There is a difference between knowing about Christ, and knowing Him personally as your Lord and Savior.

Unity of the Spirit (Communion Service) Text: Ephesians 4:1-6 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) How many of you remember the millennium celebration? When we moved from 1999 to the year 2000? I remember Samoans beating drums, Germans singing Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony at Brandenburg Gate; I remember ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Close Look At The Cross

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 27, 2013

Take a close look at the Lord’s: 1. Serenity (vs. 11-14). 2. Purity (vs. 15-24). 3. Loyalty (vs. 25-31 & 38-44). 4. Destiny (vs. 33-37). 5. Majesty (vs. 45-54). 6. Victory (vs. 50-53).

A Close Look at the Cross Matthew 27:11-54 Sermon by: Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 25, 2012 (Revised from sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church - April 1, 2007) *Today we will look at the darkest day in human history, the day when the holy Son of God was nailed to a cross ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-54

Denomination: Baptist

A Look On Their Lives And Death. Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014

The Bible does not give us a record about the ways in which the apostles died, other than James, -- We must rely on early church historians and secular historians as well, but both seem to be in agreement and both are concidered reliable.

#3~ THE APOSTLES 12-21-13 Today we'll continue with our study to do with the apostles, and bring a few thoughts on their lives and death. -- James the son of Zebedee, and brother of John, is the only apostolic martyrdom recorded in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Look Out For That Lion

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 6, 2009

You just got started don,t stop before you land at home.

LOOK OUT FOT THAT LION 1Kings 13 : 16 And he said, I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee: neither will I eat bread nor drink water with thee in this place: 17For it was said to me by the word of the LORD, Thou shalt eat no bread nor drink water there, nor turn again ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:16-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Person God Is Looking For

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006

An Exposition of 16

The Person God Is Looking For 1 Samuel 16 When Mike Kollin, a graduate of Auburn University, was linebacker for the Miami Dolphins his former college coach, Shug Jordan, asked him if he would do some recruiting for him. Mike said, "Sure, coach. What kind of player are you looking for?" The coach ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-23

Denomination: Baptist