Sermons on We See Things Through Our Eyes:

Quinquagesima: O Say, Can You See?

Contributed by Dan Funk on Feb 27, 2015

On Quinquagesima, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 teaches us about FAITH, HOPE, and LOVE, and why LOVE is the greatest of these. Luke 18:31-43 teaches us about SALVATION and RESTORATION of SIGHT. How are these truths connected? How do we apply them in our lives?

In the Epistle (1 Corinthians 13:1-13) selected for Quinquagesima Sunday, or as I call it, Sight Sunday, S. Paul gives us a teaching on FAITH, HOPE, and CHARITY (or, as some translate it, LOVE, meaning Christ-like love) – not only on what they mean, but also on how they relate to each other. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Luke 18:31-43

Denomination: Anglican

Three Encouraging Things Series

Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 10, 2009

This is an expository sermon based on Phillipians 1.12-20.

Text: Phil 1.12-20 Introduction: Paul was in jail when he wrote this letter and yet he is full of joy. Just like Paul we all have bad times and times of discouragement. Read “You Know it’s a Bad Day when… You know it’s going to be a bad day when: * You turn on the morning news and they’re ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Looking At?

Contributed by Scott Pyle on Mar 31, 2005

Many people have thier eyes on the wrong thing.

What are you looking at? Luke 16:23 And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. 24 And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:23-24

Denomination: Holiness

Crazy Things Are Happening

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Sep 26, 2025

A sermon to adults on the 7 Sons of Sceva

I want to bring a message this morning from the Book of Acts Chapter 19. I have always been INTRIGUED by this passage of scripture. It’s kind of CRAZY what goes on here. Do you all ever get tired of TELEMARKETER’S calling? Man I do. Right at DINNER TIME when I’m sitting down to eat they call. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Good Luck With That Thing

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jan 13, 2007

This is about how Christians should be involved in compassionate ministries.

You’ve probably heard of several Christian Charities. There’s Catholic Charities, Feed the Children, Christian Children’s Fund, Compassion International, Heart-to-Heart, International Orthodox Christian Charities, and others. Most denominations have some arm that is a charity, usually called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Jesus Did For Us

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on Feb 27, 2021

When Jesus was given to us by His Father, His purpose was to fulfill the scriptures and along that purpose we were the reason why He had to abondon heaven into this filthy world

3) Jesus lives for us 4) Jesus opens our eyes 5) Jesus restores our lives **because He cares for us we cherish the Name of God (V.17) ___our actions reflect to the world the reality of Christ 6) Jesus takes care of us. Script: 1 Peter 5:6-11 ¦the secret to an effective christian life is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16, John 3:16

Denomination: Other

The Impossible Thing - Ii Series

Contributed by Virgil Hurley on Mar 29, 2016

God provided the complete, unexpected victory over Goliath.

THE IMPOSSIBLE THING - II I Samuel 17:4-11, 16, 20-25 Virg Hurley Sermon, March 20, 2016 David had gone to the battle line; heard Goliath’s roaring challenge to Israel; volunteered to engage him; been outfitted in Saul’s gear and found them wanting; dressed in his homespun and went to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Things Missing In Heaven

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 6, 2011

A reminder of some of the things heaven won't have.

IN HEAVEN “After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will show thee things which must be hereafter.” Revelation 4:1 1. IN HEAVEN THERE WILL BE NO ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Are We On The Road To Castaway Island?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 17, 2023

Many have read and undoubtedly heard this Scripture countless times before. It speaks of someone running a race. But we need to see the spiritual aspect of this road that we are on.

The Apostle Paul concludes Chapter 9 with a plea for self-disciple and self-denial in the Christian life. He compares himself to the athletes in the Isthmian games, which was well known by the Corinthians. In any case, in the Christian race all may run in order to obtain the prize. First ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Things God Hates

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 22, 2024

God hates certain things and He Loves Certain things

7 Things God Hates & Things God Loves Book of Proverbs Proverbs 6:16-19 NIV There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to him: 1. Haughty eyes, 2. a lying tongue, 3. hands that shed innocent blood, 4. a heart that devises wicked schemes, 5. feet that are quick to rush ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-19, John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Recommissioned

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Apr 22, 2023

Shame will keep us from living out what Jesus has called us to do. Walk with Jesus and Simon Peter to see Jesus recommission Peter to work in the Kingdom of God.

Recommissioned (John 21:15-19) Intro: A. I want to share some quick highlights in the life the Apostle Peter. He gets his name after his brother brings him to Jesus down in Judea when they were following John the Baptist, but he gets his commission up in Galilee after Jesus preaches to a crowd ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Things Revealed

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

Payday is coming.

ALL THINGS REVEALED LUKE 12:2-3 I. INTRODUCTION NOTHING ESCAPES THE EVER WATCHFUL EYES AND THE ETERNAL MIND OF HIM WHO IS SOVEREIGN. GOD HEARS ALL, KNOWS ALL, AND SEES ALL. YES MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, MANY HAVE DONE, ARE DOING, AND SHALL DO THINGS IN THE DARK THAT SHALL BE BOUGHT TO THE LIGHT, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Just One Thing

Contributed by David Seeley on Jan 15, 2005

There are several places in God’s Word where the need of the hour came down to just one thing. Take a look at them with me and may God bless you.

Text: Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before. Paul, the Apostle, is telling us here what one thing he intends to do. Before we examine his goals I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Holiness

Turning Things Around PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 29, 2023

This sermon explores how the book of Philippians teaches us to navigate trials with faith, leaning on God's promises and the power of overcoming adversity.

Welcome, beloved congregation, to our time of fellowship and reflection in the Word of God. Today, we gather under the banner of His love, in the sanctuary of His peace, to immerse ourselves in the profound wisdom of the book of Philippians. This is a book that speaks to all of us, in every season ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14

Topics: Overcoming

3 Things For Easter

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 3, 2013

A sermon on the trials, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ (Outline and material adapted from Rick Warren at: http://www.jmm.org.au/articles/12184.htm)

HoHum: Paul Stuckey is a preacher in Dayton, Ohio. He tells the story of an eye catching ad in a Milwaukee, Wisconsin, newspaper’s classified section. Big, bold letters advertised “Used Tombstone.” The ad’s text read as follows: “Used tombstone for sale. Real ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ