Sermons on Turn Your Eyes:

Are You A Friend Of God?

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Mar 28, 2009

God is, without a doubt, our BEST friend. But what kind of friend are you to Him? Here are three qualities God looks for in a friend, all demonstrated by Abraham, who was called the "Friend of God."

ARE YOU A FRIEND OF GOD? Text: John 15:13 – 15 Introduction: • “What a Friend We Have In Jesus” o Loves you unconditionally o Tells you the truth o There when you need help o Encourages you to be a better person o Always keeps his promises • Jesus is your Best Friend, and He is also the God ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

There Are More Fish In The Sea

Contributed by Michael Bowen on Nov 20, 2001

Three reasons why churches die.

There Are More Fish In The Sea - John 21:1-6 Introduction: A young boy attended his father’s church for the first time. During the whole service the young boy was bored to tears and couldn’t wait for the service to end. When the service was finally over the father in the son were in the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Rapture Of Elijah Series

Contributed by David Blizzard on Nov 28, 2001

Outline of 2 Kings 2:1-18 on Elijah being tranlated to heaven.

THE RAPTURE OF ELIJAH – 2 KINGS 2:1-18 Many times we have the idea when a person reaches a certain age he is no longer useable. I spoke with a pastor that is about “retirement” age and he told me that I had better move before the age of 50, and after 55 no one wants you as pastor, then you are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Inestimable Worth

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Mar 12, 2003

There are some things in life possessing value that we are unable to calculate. Three such things are: the Bible; the Church; and our Faith.

INESTIMABLE WORTH "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it." Matthew 13:45-46. There are some things in life that we cannot determine the extent of their worth because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Sins Of The Prodigal's Brother

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jun 11, 2006

The Sins of the Prodical’s Brother - The man who missed out on the Blessing

THE SINS OF THE PRODIGAL’S BROTHER Luke 15:25-32 INTRODUCTION A. THE PRODIGAL’S RETURN, THE GLAD SCENE I. The father running to meet the prodigal 2. The joy over the returning one B. THE MAN WHO MISSED OUT ON THE BLESSING I. The elder brother returns from the field 2. He refuses to enter into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Father

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 30, 2006

WHAT A CHRISTIAN FATHER NEEDS TO BE.

WHAT IS A CHRISTIAN FATHER? IS HE A FATHER THTA GOES TO CHURCH? IS JUST GOING ENOUGH? IS HE A FATHER THAT SHOUTS AMEN? IS HE MR. HOLY AT CHURCH AND MR. WHATEVER AT HOME? IS HE A FATHER THAT PRAYS? ANSWER: A CHRISTIAN FATHER IS A MAN WHO TAKES THE RESPONSIBILITY GOD GIVES HIM. AND USES GOD’S POWER ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Other

His Might Over Our Enemies

Contributed by Donato Solano on Dec 5, 2006

God’s might is our protection over our enemies.

INTRODUCTION Coronation Psalm If God is with us who can be against us? I. HE IS THE MIGHTY RULER, 1-3 -It is the Lord’s decree, establishing His anointed as His regent in the face of all opposition. (see 2:7-12) A. Sitting at the Right Hand, 1 (place of honor) B. Ruling in the midst of His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 110:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Everything You Have Ever Wanted To Ask About The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 10, 2006

teaching on the Holy Spirit

Everything you have ever wanted to know about the Holy Spirit But were afraid to ask Intro: we have so many people asking about the gifts of the Holy Spirit, the working of the Spirit of God, that I feel it is essential to present the importance of the Holy Spirit in the life of every ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Assurance, Confidence And Joy Series

Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007

Sept. 2006 Pastor’s Letter - Part Two - The Basis for Reaching Out and Gathering In in a three-fold discipleship pattern in I John.

Assurance, Confidence and Joy Bill Myers, Pastor In explaining the process of spiritual development, many Christians struggle to describe concisely and accurately “what comes next” in the ever-deepening walk with Jesus we usually call “discipleship.” Among the many passages that speak of the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Causes Backsliding? Series

Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 28, 2007

We look at several things that causes backsliding in the church world today.

2 Peter 3:17 Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness. What causes Backsliding? 1. Looking on forbidden things This stirs up strong and unlawful desires. This weakens the will, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Placing Jesus In The Center

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on May 1, 2007

Jesus was placed in the center of the crowd and lauded as a King. What can we learn from this so that He can be in the center of our lives?

Placing Jesus in the CENTER of our Lives Mark 11.1-11 BACKGROUND: Jesus was making his way to Jerusalem for the Passover as a wanted man. In fact, this will be his last trip to the Holy City. On the very day that the Jews were to choose the lamb for the Passover meal, Jesus presented Himself as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Outreach: To Whom Are We To Go? Series

Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Oct 19, 2009

Only God has the right to decide who is going to believe. We need to go & share with everyone possible. The Spirit of God will convict, and there will be fruit! But we must go!

Outline for CBF October 18, 2009 Text: Matthew 28:18-20 Review Matthew 28:18-20 "Go" 1. Last week’s message in a capsule: "Go" means You & I get out and touch the lives of those who need Jesus! 2. It takes an effort to "go." 3. Church stuff can actually stifle the great commission. a. We should ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Knew Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Feb 1, 2011

The main theme of Exodus 2:23-25 is the Providence of God… God Knew – and He still does! He heard the cry and groans of His people, He cared about their suffering, and He knew just how to deliver them.

The main theme of Exodus 2:23-25 is the Providence of God… God Knew – and He still does! He heard the cry and groans of His people, He cared about their suffering, and He knew just how to deliver them. In Ex. 2:1-10, we see *A Parent’s Faith: a young couple married in the midst ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Priviledged People Series

Contributed by David Blizzard on Feb 11, 2011

Study through 1 Peter

A Privileged People – 1 Peter 1:10-16 Have you ever thought about some of the ways the saints are referred to in scripture, i.e., beloved, brother, called out ones. All of these titles show that we are privileged people. We need to make much God’s saving grace shown toward us. Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-16

Denomination: Baptist

Romans 2:17-29 Series

Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Oct 29, 2009

There are several spiritual "games" which we play,legalistically, in an attempt to justify ourselves (look better, even before God). But only an internal, true change, counts before God.

Outline for CBF AM June 28, 2009 Intro. 2:1-16 -- the error of self-justification by performance comparison with other people. 2:17-29 -- the error of self-justification by other minor externals *** Errors I. Confidence in religious posturing, 17-20 - This includes: A. Religious affiliation, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible