Sermons on Turn Your Eyes:

From Glory To The Cross

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 3, 2023

A sermon for Palm Sunday, Year A

April 2, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 26:14-27:66 From Glory to the Cross Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Jesus’ final week began in glory, but it ended with the cross. The week began on a triumphant ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Brotherhood

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

A family was driving into Paintsville, Kentucky for a Christmas season get-together.

Brotherhood Sermon Intro: A family was driving into Paintsville, Kentucky for a Christmas season get-together. As they passed the First Baptist Church there was a manger scene in the yard, The youngest boy asked his mother; what is that? "That is Mary, Joseph…, and the Baby Jesus, there ...read more

Scripture: John 9:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Was Melchizedek And Why Should We Care? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 18, 2025

Our psalm today describes King David and his successors as priest-kings in the order of Melchizedek. David, like Melchizedek, functioned during his reign as King of Jerusalem, but there were times he presided at sacrifices, before his son built the Temple.

Solemnity of the Body and Blood of the Lord 2025 If the name “Melchizedek” does not bring any pictures into your head, please don’t feel uneducated. We are given today just a snatch from the story in the Book of Genesis. You may know that the Israelites assembled Torah over a period of many years, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:11-17, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Psalm 110:1-4, Genesis 14:18-20

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus Comes To The Jordan Fora Purpose

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 7, 2023

Jesus has a purpose to fulfill all righteousness, to be the example, to be identified, and to please God.

Matthew 3:13-17 Jesus comes to the Jordon with a Purpose 1. Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan • The Jordan River it is the site where John baptized Jesus • History records the Jordan as a place of pilgrimage • The sick and disabled came to the Jordan for healing, as Jacinthus the Presbyter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

What The Blind Man Saw

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 22, 2021

The blind man saw things that many of us don't or fail to see the truth of who Jesus is, the truth about oneself, and He saw hope.

What the blind man saw: Mark 10:46-52 1. Jesus and his disciples were passing through Jericho, Jericho to Jerusalem 15 mile journey. • Jerusalem is where the cross awaited. • Jesus had warned his disciples three times that he was going to Jerusalem to die, but each time they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Methodist

Unveiling The Power Of Divine Timing SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of divine timing, focusing on how scriptural prayer can trigger God's intervention in our lives. It is part of a series on understanding times and seasons from a biblical perspective.

In this revelational series on times and seasons, we will explore the power of scriptural prayer points and how they can draw the sudden intervention of God in our lives. Our anchor scripture is Matthew 20:16, which speaks of the reversal of positions, where the last shall be first and the first ...read more

Topics: God's Sovereign Will, Power Of Prayer

Overcoming Obstacles In Faith SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Every kind of 'But' interferes with my life of just living an authentic life for God

Today, I want to discuss a common hindrance in our lives that often prevents us from living authentically for God. It's something we all have, and it can be quite significant. I'm talking about our "buts." These "buts" tend to get in the way and hinder us from fully embracing a life dedicated to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Topics: Faith, Overcoming Obstacles

Growing Goodness: A Journey Through The Fruits Of The Spirit SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Exploring how the Holy Spirit cultivates virtues in the lives of believers.

The Holy Spirit is actively working in the lives of believers, producing fruit. This fruit is the result of developing a relationship with God through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. It brings about a noticeable change in our attitudes towards everything. The power of the Holy Spirit goes ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Topics: Fruits Of The Spirit, Spiritual Growth

God Knows You Personally SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

We all have names and are known by them. However, sometimes, our true selves are not reflected in these names. God, on the other hand, sees us for who we truly are. He calls us by our names, not as the world does. Zacchaeus was such a person, known by a name but seen differently by God.

We all have names by which people know us. Our names are a way for others to identify and recognize us. However, there are times when people fail to see us for who we truly are. But God sees us beyond our names; He sees our true selves. God calls us by our names, not as the world does. Zacchaeus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Topics: Personal Identity, God's Love

Finding Comfort In Faith SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023

A comforting message for the bereaved, focusing on the assurance of salvation for the departed and the gospel message for the unsaved present.

As we gather here today to remember ______________'s life, we experience a mix of emotions. We feel sadness because we have lost a dear loved one, but we also feel joy knowing that ______________ is now in the presence of the Lord. Today is not a day of mourning but a day of celebration. We come ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Topics: Christian Funerals, Faith

Embracing Our Gifts To Serve SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

God has bestowed us with unique gifts, not for our own benefit, but for the purpose of serving others. It's our duty to embrace these gifts and use them in service.

Today, we will discuss the importance of making a commitment to serve God. Many Christians have a vague understanding of what it means to serve God, often limiting their involvement to an advisory role. However, God has gifted each of us with unique abilities for the purpose of serving Him. In this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-12

Topics: Gifts, Service

Embracing God's Mercy SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

People in the bible often appealed to the Mercy of God or they threw themselves on the Mercy of God....Not something that we do so much these days....But we should. This is a sermon on God's Mercy.

In the Bible, people often sought the mercy of God or threw themselves upon His mercy. This is something we don't do as much today, but it is something we should embrace. In this sermon, we will explore the concept of God's mercy and how it can transform our lives. Matthew 15:21-22 (NIV) "Leaving ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-13

Topics: Mercy, Faith

The Inauguration Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Jesus' victory over temptation gives us hope and shows us that we can overcome too. His humility, obedience, and reliance on God's Word are examples for us to follow.

Jesus went to John the Baptist to be baptized. John was like, "Wait, you should be baptizing me!" But Jesus insisted. He was showing us how to be humble and obedient. Humility is super important, especially for leaders. Jesus was humble even before His baptism. He gave up everything, even His life, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-19

Topics: Spiritual Strength, Divine Guidance, Faithful Endurance, Biblical Teachings

Servant Leadership Involves Pain--Even In Election Season

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 16, 2024

One of the two major parties has made abortion this voting cycle their preeminent priority. Let's look at the morality behind that divide.

There is something almost humorous in today’s Gospel pericope. The story has come down to us in two versions. Both place this incident right after Jesus predicted His passion and death for the third time. St. Matthew’s original version pictures Salome, mother of James and John, making the request. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-11, Psalm 33:4-5, Hebrews 4:14-16, Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Catholic

Importance Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 30, 2023

This is the 10th Sermon in the Series "Jesus' Half Brother- James". This Series is from the Book of James.

Series: Jesus’ Half Brother- James [#10] IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER James 5:13-20 Introduction: It is interesting how people think. They believe that just because they do something good that God owes them; or just because they show up to Church means that God gives them bonus points; or because they ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist