Sermons on Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus:

Can We Call God To The Bar Of Justice?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 30, 2024

God answers, “You are right, Job. You don’t understand.”

Friday of the 26th Week in Course 2024 Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5/Lk 10:13-16 The Book of Job has been summarized in this brief statement: Job says, “Lord, all this awful stuff is happening. I don’t understand.” God answers, “You are right, Job. You don’t understand.” Here in a late chapter of Job, we ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-21, Job 40:3-5, Luke 10:13-16

Denomination: Catholic

Guarding Against The Enemy's Schemes Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 16, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore biblical examples of individuals who guarded their minds, hearts, and actions, and remained under the cover of God's protection.

The Bible warns us that the devil is like a roaring lion, seeking to devour those who are not prepared to resist his attacks (1 Peter 5:8). Sin, whether secret or open, can give the enemy a foothold in our lives, leading to destructive consequences such as broken relationships, anger issues, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4, Job 1:21-22

The Wonder Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 28, 2025

The Wonder of SALVATION

Acts 8:26-40 “The Wonder of SALVATION" I. The Wonder of the SEARCH A Respectable Man 27 an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians A Responsible Man 27 who had the charge of all her treasure A Reasonable Man 27 and had come to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Holiness

"Going Beyond The Resurrection" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 9, 2004

Why do we need to go beyond the resurrection in order to fulfill His purpose for our lives?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree April 18, 2004 “Going Beyond the Resurrection” Rev. 1:4-8 INTRODUCTION: What do we do when the Lenten and Easter Season is over and we have eaten all of the jelly beans and peeled the last colored Easter egg? We have attended various ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Methodist

They Ceased Not

Contributed by Greg Irby on Feb 28, 2009

It’s never easy to live under constant stress and adversity. When our lives are finished, may it be said of us that “they ceased not.” Faithfulness to God is not a novel thing; it’s to be our normal practice.

THEY CEASED NOT ACTS 5:34-42 Text: Acts 5:42 Acts 5:42 42 And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ. Introduction: We see the spirit of the Sanhedrin in Acts 5:32. As we read this verse we are reminded of the constant adversity the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:34-42

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Loving But......... Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 29, 2014

God is loving but there are always consequences to sin!

We have noted so far from the beginning of the Book of 1 Samuel that there was a High Priest at God’s Temple in Shiloh; his name was Eli, who came from the priestly line on Moses and Aaron. (show diagram) Eli had 2 sons who grew up in the Temple and were also priests but they were wicked ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:27-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What I Can Do While Waiting On God

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 4, 2005

Waiting for God doesn’t mean sitting around doing nothing… it means doing what we can, while we can, as best we can…while always being careful to not run ahead of God

“What I Can Do While Waiting On God” Acts 1:1-4 OPENING JOKE: A group of travelers were being made to wait on their airplane, which was late due to another flight being canceled. The crowd looked horrible and impatient as the time went on and on. Finally an angry passenger pushed his way to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-4, Acts 26:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Small Idea To Help Make You Big In Generosity

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 9, 2006

Paul’s call here for the Corinthians to give generously provides a great idea for us to expand our giving.

A Small Idea: “Set up a Generosity Fund.” - v. 2. - This passage is not about tithing to your church. It’s about a specific need in a specific church and the Corinthians choosing to give to help meet that need. Obviously, they were taking care of the needs of their own people as well, so this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Family Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 25, 2007

This message focuses on the family of God and the fact that all of us have a significant place in God’s work. In this message I compare the body to a puzzle. All pieces of the puzzle must work together to complete the bi picture. I gave every person who

“We are Family” 1st Corinthians 12:14-26 David Henderson, Pastor/Teacher Two friends were out hunting. As they were walking through the woods, one of them suddenly screamed and the other one looked around and saw a huge grizzly bear charging at them. The first friend started to frantically put ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Ethos #3 Next Generation Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 16, 2019

Effective Faith development is done in the home and augmented by the church

raising up the next generation in the faith and then launching them into the world. No other action has more ability to change the world than teaching a child the faith. Do you remember the person who brought you up in the faith - the person who assisted in nurturing your faith? When I think ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:4-7, 2 Timothy 1:5, Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Committed? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 21, 2021

Nehemiah is great study of leadership, but also challenges us on Godly obedience. However, obedience to God’s calling is one of our greatest hurdles in today’s world. Nehemiah established a covenant with the people that is still in effect today, if we are willing to be faithful to God!

Introduction - Nehemiah is great study of leadership, but also challenges us on Godly obedience -- Obedience to God’s calling is one of our greatest hurdles in today’s world - Last week we saw the people’s need to worship God and why: 1. He is completely Sovereign 2. He is always ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Genesis 2:2, Exodus 23:12, Leviticus 6:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unanswered Prayer (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Mar 1, 2023

God invites us to ask Him, and we will receive (Mat 7:7). But why does He sometimes not answer our prayers? This sermon series explains several possibilities for why God does not grant our prayers.

We have learned that God invites us to ask Him what we need (Matthew 7:7) because, number one, God wants us to be close to Him; number two, God wants us to always depend on Him; and number three, God wants to show His love to us. When we ask something from Him, we must be ready to get His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7, 1 John 5:14, Numbers 14:34-35, James 4:3, Deuteronomy 3:25-26, Jeremiah 29:4-7, Galatians 6:7, Deuteronomy 29:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Trouble Comes

Contributed by Larry Finley on Jul 3, 2008

How to react in times of trouble

1. Be Open to the Lord 1-2 A. Perform a Self Examination B. Petition for Divine Examination 2. Be Focused on the Lord 3 A. Powerful Motivation B. Personal Application 3. Be Separate From the World 4-5 A. The Appathetic B. The Rebellous 4. Be Passionate in Your Worship 6-7 A. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Roadmap Home

Contributed by Frederick Gaddy on Mar 25, 2003

This sermon uses Psalm 19 to rejoice the truth that in God’s word we not only have a way home but a way to live

I really love the Lord! How about you? I really love the Lord! Psalm 19 helps me to remember why I love the Lord so much. Just look at it. It is as if the Psalmist wants to tell us Ain’t Nobody like the Lord and Cain’t Nobody touch God. God is awesome. God is the same God who put the sun ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Benaiah Vs. The Lion Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Nov 3, 2008

Our greatest regret at the end of our lives will be the lions we didn’t chase.

FEARLESS is a five-part series based on Old Testament stories of people who faced great fears. It’s often said that humans are born with only two fears: the fear of falling and the fear of loud noises. It doesn’t take us long to learn many more fears. Phobias: • Arachnophobia – the fear of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:20-21

Denomination: Baptist