Sermons on Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus:

To Boldly Go Where No Christian Had Gone Before

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 12, 2002

Stephen was the first Martyr. He perservered in his character, speach, and his death. This sermon looks at the life of Stephen

Stephen: Willing To Go Were No Christian Had Gone Before Acts 6:1-8:1 Introduction A. One of my favorite expressions to make fun of is “it is to die for” B. The old cook at the Lighthouse loved to use this one C. These cookies are to die for D. This quiche is to die for E. (Some how it always ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Fruit Of Love Series

Contributed by David Cambridge on Aug 7, 2002

This lesson discusses three aspects of love: its meaning, scope, and expression.

Get Sermon Outliner for Word: http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~davecam/so/sermonoutliner.htm The Fruit Of Love Introduction 1. The triad of spiritual graces we are now considering (Love, joy, and peace) are the foundation of good social conduct. The first of these graces is love, of which the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:35, Luke 10:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Don’t We Fear God?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 27, 2017

A look at good fear and bad fear as well as the reasons that we don't fear God anymore.

“FEAR NOT?”: Does the Bible contradict itself on whether we are to fear? - Matthew 10:28. - There are places in the Bible where believers are instructed to “fear not.” There are also places in the Bible where it’s clear that the people should have had fear. So which is it? Are we to fear or to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 36:9-26

Denomination: Baptist

Creation, Part 7a Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 11, 2011

Part 7a reflects on the creation of man, and our purpose in this world to rule over creation; but to do so in worship of a mighty Creator. (Ref: Genesis 1:26)

Creation Series, Part 7a Genesis 1:26 Introduction - This morning, we begin the conclusion of our series on Creation - Let me ask … has this series helped you understand God’s miraculous work? -- If your answer is yes, I want to encourage you to be bold enough to share it -- ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Under His Tree

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 1, 2022

We go through great lengths to buy and purchase Christmas gifts for loved ones. We will break the bank in order to get the perfect gift. We wouldn't dare give someone a used or broken gift or put those items under our Christmas tree, but those items could be found under the Cross.

Christmas time is one of my favorite times of the year. Since I was a child I could not wait for Christmas to come, I would begin making my list in September and update it as the Sears, JC Penney, and Toys r us catalogs begin to arrive in the mail. Christmas was a big deal for us we didn’t have a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24

How To Be A Prayer Warrior

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 25, 2004

to teach the people the importance of being a intercessor

How To Be A Prayer Warrior Ephesians 3:16-19 Primary Purpose: To teach the people the importance of being a intercessor Back in 1993, I got sick with pneumonia. I was so wore out I would get short of breath talking on the phone. I remember a lady named Ruth who called me. She asked me how I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

I Met John The Baptist At Yoder's Department Store

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 5, 2005

John gives some advice for this season of Advent: hold a baby, wonder, and look to the stars.

I Met John the Baptist at Yoder’s Dept. Store Mark 1:1-8 December 4, 2005 Haven’t you ever wondered what it would be like to meet John the Baptist? I’ve always thought that he would be an interesting person to get to know. He walked around the wilderness in camel skin eating bugs and tree bark, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Is Divine Forgiveness A Do-Over?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 12, 2013

A look at how God's forgiveness does not always undo the consequences of our sin.

OUR QUESTION: Why won’t God fix my problem? - We see Him blessing others and wonder why those same blessings are flowing toward us. - We see God move powerfully in another’s life and we wonder, “Why not me?” The problem might hearken back to past mistakes. - There are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

"United Or Untied: Where Am I?” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 5, 2009

Church unity requires our behaving in such a way as to not grieve the work of the Holy Spirit.

In a church bulletin, a hurried secretary typed “the church was untied,” instead of, “the church was united.” What was out of place? The “I” was! In our passage for today, Paul tells us about unity in the church. As he does, he says that the unity of the church is a spiritual reality; but also a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Maybe About Little Birds?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 19, 2008

No room in the inn? This is a short lesson. Often we can miss what Christmas is really about. A little bird taught me a great lesson.

My Mom’s present? CHRISTMAS MAY BE ABOUT LITTLE BIRDS? Luke 2:7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. Let us remember the little birds... NO ROOM IN THE INN? There was a little bird ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Freedom Isn't Free

Contributed by Darrell Coats on Jun 27, 2007

A brief Fourth of July sermon on the meaning of the word "freedom" and some of its implications.

Freedom Isn’t Free Galatians 5:13 Introduction: As you undoubtedly know, Independence Day is near. People will be celebrating this ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13

Denomination: Methodist

An "In Tents" Reminder

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 23, 2015

The lesson points out examples of the temporary in light of the permanent. I used this also to help with our VBS theme this year of God's Greatest Show on Earth.

1. Lifetime Battery An angry motorist went back to a garage where he had purchased an expensive battery for his car six months earlier. "Listen," the motorist grumbled to the owner of the garage, "when I bought that battery you said it would be the last battery my car would ever need. It died after ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why God? Why? (October 12. 2012).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

Can we always make sense out of tragedies? Like Paul tell us as Job discovers, we have to grasp that nothing can separate us from God’s love (Romans 8:35 -39). We do not get to that place in our journey without God’s help.

WHY GOD? WHY? Text: Job 38:1- 7 “Elie Wiesel ….tells a story he heard in a concentration camp: Three rabbis put God on trial for being absent from humanity. They find God guilty as charged. When the trial ends, one rabbi looks at his watch and says, “It’s time for prayers.” The ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

The True Meaning Of A Lenten Sacrifice

Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Mar 9, 2019

Most people attempt to give something up for Lent. But is what we give up for Lent beneficial to us or to God?

This past Wednesday, the collective whole of the Christendom observed Ash Wednesday. A day in the church year when we are reminded of our mortality, but more importantly, reminded of our reliance on God, both for life in this world and for life in the next. This day is the mark of the beginning of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17, Matthew 6:1-6, Matthew 6:16-21, Joel 2:1-2, Joel 2:12-17, 2 Corinthians 5:20-21, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

Forced To Do It

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 12, 2024

Just because culture and society says it is good to do even though it breaks God's law, we should not do it!

Forced to do it Luke 3:7-17 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 3:7 So he began saying to the crowds who were going out to be baptized by him, “aYou brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8 “Therefore bear fruits in keeping with repentance, and ado not begin to say 1to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-17

Denomination: United Methodist