Sermons on Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus:

Wisdom For Solomon Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 4, 2010

True wisdom is a gift from God. It’s worth more than riches or power. But by itself it’s not enough. We also need to remain faithful to God.

By Rev Bill Stewart It could almost be an episode of CSI or Law and Order or Bones or some other TV crime drama, couldn’t it? Today’s reading has drama; it has suspense; it has a "goodie" and a "baddie" and a cop, or in this case a king, who needs to find out which is which; and of course it has a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-28

Denomination: Anglican

Treating Anxiety

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Aug 6, 2020

Anxiety affects so many inside and outside the church. At the time of giving this sermon we were in the Covid-19 pandemic. Here are biblical ideas to treat anxiety

Treating Anxiety Matthew 6:25-34 How is your soul? You know, that which is YOU deep inside. That which will remain when our “earthly tent” stops functioning. Our soul is what lasts eternity – it’s our eternal existence. So are you now seeing how important this series is? We need to ensure our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Psalm 61:1-3, Psalm 139:23

The Spirit And The Trinity Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 14, 2005

The Spirit is part of the circle dance of the Trinity

Knowing The Holy Spirit April 10, 2005 The Spirit and the Trinity Luke 3:21-22 God is three, and God is one. The Trinity is not an easy concept to understand much less to explain. I’ve had supper time conversations with the kids that go like this: “Jesus is God.” “But God is God!” “Yeah ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22

Denomination: *other

Saved By His Grace And Kept By His Power

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 25, 2003

As born-again believers we can "rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory" when we live in the knowledge that we are "SAVED BY HIS GRACE AND KEPT BY HIS POWER"!

SAVED BY HIS GRACE AND KEPT BY HIS POWER "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

God Will See Justice Done To Those Who Cry To Him

Contributed by William Baeta on Oct 16, 2001

"And shall God not avenge his own elect who cry out day and night to Him, though He bears long with them?"

Theme: God will see justice done to those who cry to him Text: Exodus 17:8-13, 2 Tim. 3:14-4:2; Lk. 18: 1-8 Today’s parable comes across as a very simple lesson about persistence. It teaches us that persistence achieves results. Looking back at our own childhood or at our children we will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Getting Ready For Christmas

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Dec 18, 2004

The shepherds learn the only way to get ready for Christmas is to be open to the Christmas miracle.

Getting Ready for Christmas Luke 2:8-16 This morning I would like to ask you how do you prepare for Christmas? At the Cavanaugh house Christmas preparation begins with putting up the Christmas Tree and dragging down the boxes of Christmas decorations from their places of storage where they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Methodist

Relationships - How The Gospel Links Every Believer To Christ Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Sep 7, 2016

What is the answer for a church drifting toward embracing the CULTURE over CHRIST? The ANSWER is CHRIST!

In a previous message I made the following statement: “The great spiritual challenge for our generation is whether we will obey God in areas where the Bible and culture are opposed.” Our world is changing. It’s more than human technological progress. Our values are changing. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Memorial For A Dear Friend

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 11, 2017

A funeral message delivered on the death of a close friend. Though a good woman, she never professed Christ, nor did her family confess the Saviour. Nevertheless, they were good to me over a long period of time, showing respect for the Faith of Christ.

“Just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment, so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him” [HEBREWS 9:27, 28]. Among the most difficult services over ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Of Abraham, Part 5: You're Going To Be A Dad Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 7, 2014

Abraham receives a staggering promise from God and believes it. God counts it for Abraham's necessary righteousnedd

The Life of Abraham, Part 5: You’re Going to be a Dad Genesis 15:1-6 Introduction In the last lesson, God had given a great victory over those who had captured his nephew Lot. In this episode, Abraham had met this shadowy person named Melchizedek, one greater than Abraham who blessed him for his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6, Genesis 15:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Order & Assignment For Pastors (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 20, 2012

This second part of the short 2 part series, looks at the state of the Church in every town and city, and how this current situation works against genuine New Testament order and results in pastoral ministry.

God’s Order and Assignment for Pastors (Part II) Eric J. Hanson In my previous message, I taught about the nature of the equipping gift of pastor. • First of all we learned that the word pastor means shepherd. • I brought out the important fact that in God’s plan, there ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jun 3, 2008

The Holy Spirit takes ordinary people and works through them to do extraordinary things.

The book of Acts is sometimes called the Acts of the Apostles, because it is a historical record of the amazing things Jesus� Apostles were able to accomplish after they were filled with the Holy Spirit. They preached the good news about Jesus, and people believed and were saved. They performed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Strengthened By The Gospel

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 25, 2013

A sermon on Romans 16:25-27 used on Sunday before Thanksgiving (Material adapted from John Piper at: http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/sermons/god-strengthens-us-by-the-gospel)

HoHum: A new preacher came to minister with an aging congregation. He told them that he was thinking about serving them prune juice in place of grape juice for communion. When they asked him why he said, “Well, if the Holy Spirit won’t move you, maybe the prune juice will.” As ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

1. Eternal Time And Chronological Time Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 1, 2018

The Eternal dimension and Physical Dimension (Figures can be viewed at www.ingodsimage.site)

IN GOD'S IMAGE 1 - ETERNAL TIME AND CHRONOLOGICAL TIME This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-25, Hebrews 11:3, Acts 17:27-28

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Help People Improve Their Listening Skills

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Listening is one of the finest ways to show people how much we love them. Love is patient and kind.

"Let everyone be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to become angry." (James 1:19) Illustration:Two psychiatrists meet at their 20th college reunion. One is vibrant, while the other looks withered and worried. "So what’s your secret?" the older looking psychiatrist asks. "Listening to other ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Stranger Is The Gift

Contributed by Susan Babb, Osl on Oct 9, 2008

Showing hospitality to strangers may become a gift to us.

Hebrews 13:2 The Stranger is the Gift I. Stranger in Midst A. Friend – some years ago B. Sunday worship service, church like ours C. Service begun – member of congregation began worship, no pastor yet D. Man dressed shabbily in a heavy overcoat and wild hair and who could of used a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:2

Denomination: Methodist