Sermons on Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus:

Is Tithing Commanded In The New Testament?

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 31, 2001

A Scripture study on the idea of "tithing" in the New Testament. A response to an elder who said Christians need not tithe.

IS TITHING COMMANDED IN THE NEW TESTAMENT? MATTHEW 6:1-4= We find Jesus talking about doing “acts of righteousness.” Among these various acts, we find that Jesus talks about giving to the needy. He talks, in general, about giving and the manner in which it is to be done. Giving to the needy is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sealed With A Kiss Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Oct 4, 2007

Song of Solomon presents us with a soul-ravishing view of Christ. In this sermon we focus on a colour, a contact and a comparison.

INTRODUCTION Song of Solomon is a very wonderful book. C H Spurgeon called it the holy of holies of the Bible. It is so sacred to the Jews that a person must be 30 years old before they are permitted to read it. The book is read every year at Passover. Like Esther, there is no mention of God. There ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:1-7

Whose Birthday Is It Anyway

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

Christ birthday

INTRO: There was once a family that celebrated Christmas every year with a birthday party for Jesus. An extra chair of honor at the table became the family’s reminder of Jesus’ presence. A cake with candles, along with singing “Happy Birthday”, expressed the family’s joy in Jesus’ presence. One ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Greater Works Than These

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 15, 2016

What could possibly be a greater work than the cross?

Intro On Pentecost, the Holy Spirit empowered the Church to do a mighty work. What is the work of the Church and what does it have to do with us? Purpose Let’s examine John 14:8-17 and the greater work that has been bequeathed to us. Plan 1. A Greater Work than The Cross? How can there ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

In All Our Afflictions He Is Afflicted

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 3, 2013

Making mention of the past kindnesses of the Lord.

IN ALL OUR AFFLICTIONS HE IS AFFLICTED. Isaiah 63:7-9. When we pray for the Lord’s people today, we should remember past mercies - mercies which are ‘new every morning’ (Lamentations 3:22-23). Similarly, as we look at Biblical and subsequent Church history, we should recollect the great deeds of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Miracle Of Water Baptism

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Nov 5, 2019

Our faith is very personal but it was never meant to be private.

The Miracle of Water Baptism November 10, 2019 1. Baptism is surrender. Matthew 3:13-17 NIV Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" 15 Jesus replied, "Let it be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Romans 6:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Contrasting Leadership Styles Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 1, 2025

Christ who forgave Paul’s many sins is willing to forgive all of us by the merits of His passion: “as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us.”

Friday of the Seventh Week of Easter 2025 I suppose if we were making a list of the ten worst political leaders of the last two thousand years, King Agrippa II would vie with President James Buchanan for a slot. Buchanan, of course, in his one term managed to involve our nation in a horrible ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19, Psalm 103:1-2, Psalm 103:11-12, Psalm 103:19-20, Acts 25:13-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Why Fishermen? Unveiling The Mystery SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

There are specific reasons why 7 out of the 12 first disciples were fishermen. This was not a random choice. The skills they possessed are ones every Christian should aim to have.

Today, we will explore the significance of Jesus choosing seven out of the twelve disciples to be fishermen. This deliberate selection was not a coincidence, as these individuals possessed qualities that every Christian should strive to develop. Let us delve into the reasons behind Jesus' choice ...read more

Topics: Fishers Of Men, Christian Skills

Five-Finger Prayer

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jul 9, 2005

A Guide When Praying For Others

When you fold your hands, the thumb is nearest you. So begin by praying for those closest to you – your loved ones (Philippians 1 : 3 – 5). The index finger is the pointer. Pray for those who teach – Bible teachers and preachers, and those who teach children (1 Thessalonians 5 : 25). The next ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Be A Daniel:dare Not To Defile Series

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Jun 27, 2001

Daniel dared not to defile himself with the appetite of the world.

How would you like to be Daniel? Approximately at the age of sixteen he was taken captive (vs.4) and sent off to live in Babylon, a place that was foreign to work of God and to be amongst a people that was anti-God in their living. The world we live in is tuned to the likes of Babylon … a place ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Doesn't Kill You Will Only Make You Stronger Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 22, 2006

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Momma Says...".

Series: Momma Says… (James)[#1] WHAT DOESN’T KILL YOU WILL ONLY MAKE YOU STRONGER James 1:1-8 Introduction: For those of you who know my mother, you know where I get my “gift for gab”. My mom loves to talk and she always has a saying for everything. You have probably heard and said many of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Substance Use Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 12, 2019

God has given us substance in His blessings to us. This lesson explores our responsibilities to be conduits of blessings, especially in regard to our finances.

1. Today we are thinking of the Substance that God has given us, that is, His blessings to us, especially our financial ones. 2. Former US Congressman Bob McEwen from Ohio (1981-93) told a story about his brother taking his son to McDonald’s. The dad bought the son a large order of fries. While ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ang Manghahasik, Binhi At Lupa

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 21, 2020

Ngayon isang araw, ay mangagsilaki sa post-katotohanan mundo pakikinig sa gawa kasinungalingan, pagbabasa ng sistematikong propaganda ng mga pekeng balita, at ipinapahayag ang parehong na may ang tulong ng mataas na profile mga tao sa lipunan upang makamit ang kanilang sariling mga layunin.

Ang Manghahasik, Binhi at Lupa Isaias 55: 10-11, Lucas 8: 8, Roma 8: 18-23, Mateo 13: 1-23. Pagninilay Ang Manghahasik, Binhi at Lupa Mahal na mga kapatid, Ngayon isang araw, ay mangagsilaki sa post-katotohanan mundo pakikinig sa gawa kasinungalingan, pagbabasa ng sistematikong ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-11, Luke 8:8, Romans 8:18-23, Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Other

Lessons To Learn And Relearn

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Jun 27, 2001

You are never too old to learn!

We’re never too old to learn lessons. In our spiritual walk with the Lord it is always good to learn new lessons or to relearn ones that we may have forgotten. 1. Lesson of Report: "I should be Accountable Daily to God" Mark 6:30 Then the apostles gathered to Jesus and told Him all things, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-52

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get Rich

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Nov 15, 2001

Don`t miss out on God`s riches.

One day, a long time ago in South Africa, an old man was kneeling, digging in a river bed. He was a gold prospector, and had been for many years. Every now and then he had found a little bit of gold - not enough to make him rich - just enough to provide him with food and drink for a week or two - ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican