Sermons on Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus:

Becoming A Church Of Excellence:growth Series

Contributed by James Capps on Feb 12, 2001

Spiritual and physical growth go hand in hand in the church.

Church of Excellence: Growth Ephesians 4:1-16; Acts 2:37-47 The last few weeks we’ve been looking at what brings Excellence to the life of the church…We’ve seen a church at prayer, a church in mission, a church that is pursuing the purposes of God are all what brings us to moving in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16, Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Methodist

Who Is God?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 18, 2002

We come to know and understand God by what the Bible says about Him and what we choose to do with that information

TALKING POINTS: 1. Today’s subject is a deep subject. One that does not seem to be spoken of as much as it used to be. What is it? See if you can tell me: a. According to Genesis 1:1 He created the heavens and the earth. Q: Who is God? b. According to John 1:1 He is the Word. Q: Who is God? c. He ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:18-24, Isaiah 45:18-45

Denomination: Church Of God

After The River Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 31, 2005

What do you do after taking steps to obey God?

After The River Joshua 4 In Joshua 3 we read the story of the crossing of the Jordan River by the Israelite people. After that crossing they were in the promised land. The promised land represented the gifts that God wishes to give his children. God wants to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing Our Community: Letting Them Know We Are Here Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 13, 2003

How does a Church build community recognition while not falling into the world’s traps

General Motors in 1998 tried to sell us on the fact that “It’s not your father’s Oldsmobile.” Most people didn’t by it however and so there is still a threat that Oldsmobile will go the way of Wards and Kmart. What accounts for such radical changes in our economic world? Mikhail Gorbachev ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:15-23, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Can't Win At The Game Of Sin

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 13, 2002

What kind of game are you playing

YOU CAN’T WIN AT THE GAME OF SIN TEXT: II Peter 2:19-21 I. Cain Played A Losing Game. Gen. 4:2-13 A. He worshiped God the wrong way. 4:3-5 Cain followed his own way and not God’s way. II Peter 2:2 "And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Authority Of The Believer

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

Children of God have no need to fear the devil.

THE AUTHORITY OF THE BELIEVER Satan wants us to be scared. Peter describes him as a roaring lion (1Pet 5:8). Have you ever thought why he is called a roaring lion? Why does a lion roar? A lion roars when he has finished eating - he eats until he is full and then he wants to go to sleep but he ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

While You Were Away

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jun 13, 2009

MAYBE YOU HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF SOMETHING EXCITING THAT HAPPENED WHILE YOU WERE AWAY. THE BIBLE TELLS OF MANY WHO MISSED A BLESSING BECAUSE THEY WERE AWAY AND NOT WHERE THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN.

CBC WHILE YOU WERE AWAY TEXT: Ps 16:11 Thou wilt show me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. INTRODUCTION: YOU MAY RECALL, THE LITTLE NOTE PADS, USED FOR YEARS TO INFORM SOMEONE OF PERTINENT ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11

Denomination: Baptist

Renovations: The Pudding Principle Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jun 8, 2009

A 5 week series on the book of Philippians that parallels a renovation project in the church. This message deals with the end result of renovation.

Renovations: Making it New Again Pt 5 – The Pudding Principle Philippians 4:1-13 We started some time ago talking about renovations. The definition of the word is simple: 1. To restore to an earlier condition, as by repairing or remodeling. 2. To impart new vigor; to revive. In Chapter 1 we looked ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-13

Denomination: *other

The Gift

Contributed by Don Jones on Dec 19, 2006

A message about the greatest Gift ever given.

The Gift John 3:16 Pastor Don Jones Prop needed: Small gift box with bow on top For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 Introduction My family has always had interesting Holidays, especially ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

As We Follow The Lord, Let Us!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 16, 2007

In this sermon outline we list thirteen of the Let Us that gives us a path to follow the Lord. We begin with Let Us arise and go. It is a life long walk with the Lord doing His Will. WHY? It is because we love Him. As we look at the full context of each L

As We Follow the Lord, Let Us! In this sermon outline we list thirteen of the Let Us that gives us a path to follow the Lord. We begin with Let Us arise and go. It is a life long walk with the Lord doing His Will. WHY? It is because we love Him. As we look at the full context of each Let Us, we ...read more

Scripture: John 14:31-35

Finding Forgiveness

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

The funny thing about forgiveness is that it doesn’t just set them free, it sets you free, too. It frees you from the acid of resentment. It allows the wound to begin healing.

Mary Karr’s uncle had endured all he could stand! The tall Texan grabbed his chain saw and began to split his own house into two halves. He was sick and tired of living with such an unforgiving woman to whom he had not spoken in months. He had enough. He divided his house and moved her portion ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Saints Might Wobble, But They Shouldn't Fall Down

Contributed by Camesha Handy on Mar 10, 2014

In order to receive the promises of God, we must be in the correct position to not only see the promises as blessings, but to receive them for the benefit of those we disciple.

All the promises of God (in Jesus) are yes and (in Jesus), are amen. What God is about to do for you, He's already approved. This season is not for you to continue praying and asking God about the same things...His answer is already, "yes." Lord, can I...yes. Lord, is it possible...yes. Lord, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Body, Soul, Spirit Series

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Sep 10, 2012

This message shows the gates into the body, soul, and spirit.

Spirit – Soul - Body Hebrews 4:12 Genesis 2:7/8 1 Thessalonians 5:23 “And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. And the Lord God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there he put the man ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7-8

Denomination: *other

The Love Of God-A Christmas Message

Contributed by Ken Henson on Dec 3, 2013

John 3:16 gives us the outline of God's reasons for Christmas.

The Love of God For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16-17 This month and Season fair Has ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: *other

A Good Shepherd Is Not A Hireling

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 22, 2018

The Pastor/Shepherd feeds and protects his flock.

Weekend Message/Devotion April 22, 2018 John 10:11-18 A Shepherd Is Not A Hireling Today’s gospel reading brings us right back to the reference to Jesus as The Good Shepherd. I’ll bet everyone remembers the last message about the Good Shepherd. We shared that message November 27, 1917, how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4, Ephesians 4:11-12, Ezekiel 34:20-24, Ezekiel 34:11-16, John 10:11-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational