Sermons on Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus:

Clothe The Naked

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 4, 2015

Christ's call to serve is unique for each and every believer. He will give us the situation, the words and the ability to do what He wants us to do. He is the one who makes a difference. We are tools to be used by Him.

“I was shivering, and you gave me clothes…” Martin of Tours was a Roman soldier and a Christian. One cold winter day, as he was entering a city, a beggar stopped him and asked for money. Martin had no money, but the beggar was blue and shivering with cold and Martin gave him what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Anglican

When Christ’s Church Almost Lost Its Focus Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Aug 25, 2014

The Apostles determined to focus on the Ministry of the Word of God and Prayer as their highest priority. Developing a priesthood of believers, they resolved a potential problem, and God blessed their decision.

WHEN CHRIST’S CHURCH ALMOST LOST ITS FOCUS Acts 6:1-7 Dorn Ridge Church of Christ and York Manor Nursing Home August 24, 2014 INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning we are continuing to look at the Church in the book of Acts. A.) I want us to see a time when the church faced a situation that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Vital Relationship Ingredients Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Mar 7, 2001

Building relationships with God and others is easier using God’s wisdom, understanding what’s most important in the relationship, and knowledge of God’s foundational truths.

Three Vital Relationship Ingredients Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches Proverbs 24:3-4 Three Essential Ingredients to Restore a Relationship Wisdom Having a broad ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Charge

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 3, 2005

We are to live Godly lifes and continue in the ways that we have been taught from our elders. When is the last time you have been charge to carry the cross, as Paul charged Timothy.

The Charge 2 Timothy 3:12 – 4:5 * Background of Saul/Paul and his letters to the different churches and Timothy. 1. We are to live a Godly life (3:12) a. Involves a aggressive witness such as that of Paul 2. Continue in what you have learned (3:14) 3. God breathed scriptures (Teaching, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living Courageously Or Cowardly? Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Jan 25, 2010

Because Christ courageously died for you, you must courageously live for Him.

I. Respond to your circumstances correctly! Ch 11-13 A. Complaining People 1. The people despised God’s provision (11:1-15). 2. God displayed mercy but judges (11:16-20). B. Faithless Leaders 1. Sent to help Moses accomplish the will of God (13:21-25). 2. Returned to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Worried?

Contributed by John Mccormack on Feb 23, 2015

A BELIEVER'S SLEEP

WORRIED? OBSERVATION: MOST OF THE PROVERBS ORIGINATED BY SOLOMON, A NOTABLE KING OF ISRAEL. HE GAINED HIS WISDOM FROM HIS FATHER, DAVID AND HIS MOTHER BATHSHEBA. A PROPHET OF GOD, NATHAN ALSO TUTORED SOLOMON. AGUR AND LEMUEL, WISE TEACHERS, ALSO WROTE SOME SECTIONS OF PROVERBS. SOLOMON HAD ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:24

Denomination: Baptist

Plan The Work, Part 3: Defend The Plan Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 21, 2009

When a leader knows, through prayer and the confirmation of God’s people, that he is in the will of God, he must defend his plan against ungodly opposition.

One of the great lessons we get from the book of Nehemiah is that opposition is not a onetime deal. It would be nice if we could just deal with opposition once and be done with it, wouldn’t it? But we can’t. Because as long as we are doing the work that God calls us to do, we will have to face ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Possessing With Confidence Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022

Caleb remembered God’s promise, put his hope in it, and allowed it to become the fuel that fanned the flame of faith. Hope is the very thing that strengthens our faith, and provides the confidence to possess the Promised Land.

Joshua divided Canaan among the tribes of Israel (Joshua 11:23) just as God had commanded him (Joshua 1:3, 6); and then some time later, the Lord approached him again, and in Joshua chapter 13, verses 1 and 7, the Bible shares the account of what He instructed Joshua to do. We read, “Now Joshua ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Triump

Contributed by Terry Hensley on Nov 20, 2001

As He is Victorious over death, hell and the grave, we are victorious in Him.

The central and all important facts of our Lord’s history, according to my text today, are these two: He became dead, and He is alive forever more. Emphasis should be placed on v.18. We are thankful for the many things that Jesus did like, giving cleansing to the Leper, hearing to the deaf, sight ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Is Empty

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004

An evangelistic message for lost people.

WHEN LIFE IS EMPTY Matthew 12:43-45 INTRO: A little boy, asked to define a vacuum, answered, “A balloon with the skin off.” He was wrong. A balloon with it’s skin off is still air. In fact, in spite of our best efforts to pump all the air out of a steel cylinder, it will still have millions of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

Truth Vs. Tradition

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 27, 2009

Political Activism vs. Personal Witnessng

Tradition: The Christian can change the world through Political Activism Truth: The Christian can change the world through Personal Witnessing Although both of the above statements appear to be true, the Truth as found in Scripture is definitely on the side of Personal Witnessing, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Grace And Peace, Thanksgiving And Fellowship

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 25, 2013

Grace as the source of spiritual gifts. Peace as something more than the absence of war. Thanksgiving is for always. Fellowship in Christ draws individuals together.

GRACE AND PEACE, THANKSGIVING AND FELLOWSHIP. 1 Corinthians 1:3-9. It was customary for Greek and Roman letter-writers in the first century A.D. to prefix their epistles with “greetings” (Acts 15:23; James 1:1). Paul regularly uses a pun, replacing “greetings” with “grace” (1 Corinthians 1:3). ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back To The Basics – Lord’s Supper Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 4, 2012

The Lord’s Supper is a symbolic act of obedience whereby members of the church, through partaking of the bread and the fruit of the vine, memorialize the death of the Redeemer and anticipate His second coming. (BF&M 2000)

Back to the Basics – Lord’s Supper June 3, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The Lord’s Supper is a symbolic act of obedience whereby members of the church, through partaking of the bread and the fruit of the vine, memorialize the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayerful Advocate For Those Who Groan

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 9, 2015

The Holy Spirit as first-fruits, and efficacious intercessor.

A PRAYERFUL ADVOCATE FOR THOSE WHO GROAN. Romans 8:22-27. There are several references to the Holy Spirit in Romans 8. He is named at least nineteen times in the first twenty-seven verses. This serves to contrast the weakness of ‘the law of sin and death’ (discussed at length in Romans 7), with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:22-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healing From Leprosy And Sin

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 7, 2022

Just as leprosy could and did kill in the time of Christ, so sin kills the life of the soul in every age of man.

Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Course 2022 What was the worst part of leprosy in the days of Christ and even millennia before and after? I believe that the skin condition and other physical ailments were horrible experiences, as well as knowing there was no human cure. But the worst part seems to be the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, 2 Timothy 2:8-13, Psalm 98:1-4, 2 Kings 5:14-17

Denomination: Catholic