Sermons on Avoiding Distractions:

The Christian Resistance: How To Say "No" To Evil

Contributed by Phillip Krueger on Feb 9, 2009

How to deal with evil people/situations in such a way as to still leave the door open for God to work in a constructive way.

Phillip Krueger Page 1 2/9/2009 THE CHRISTIAN RESISTANCE: HOW TO SAY NO TO EVIL Exodus 22:28“You shall not revile God, nor curse a ruler “of your people.” New International Version (NIV) 2-8-09 1. There are times in life that we will be asked to participate in something we feel to be immoral, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rediscovering Our Faith SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

We need a spiritual revival because our focus has shifted, our hearts are disheartened, our joy has lessened, and our spiritual work has been interrupted.

Today, I want to talk about why we need revival as individuals and as a church. Revival is like a breath of fresh air that brings new life to our faith. It restores our passion for God, fills us with joy, and renews our commitment to serving Him. There are four main reasons why we need revival: our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-6

Topics: Recommitment To Christ, Spiritual Revival

Cutting Through The Confusion Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 23, 2002

Three central truths help us cut through the confusion of false teaching to the clarity of the Gospel.

Introduction "It ain’t over ’til it’s over." This is probably the single most famous quote from baseball legend Yogi Berra. It’s simple but elegant and must have come to him in a rare moment of linguistic clarity, because he is much better known as the master of confusion and doublespeak like ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fellowship - United In Christ Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Mar 10, 2009

The message defines fellowship as 1. Christ centered 2.Common Among Believers 3. Constructive 4. A Commitment

Fellowship - United in Christ Acts 2:42; Hebrews 10:25; 1 Corinthians 12:1ff "They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer." Introduction We are looking at the meaning of fellowship. For many, it means getting together and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Christian Home In A Worldly Environment

Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Nov 11, 2009

The Difficulty of Raising family in the present world.

Building a Christian Home in a Worldly Environment The world is such a delicate place to live for the Christian that is heavenly minded because the things that are in the world as the scripture describes it are: the lust of the flesh the lust of the eyes. Most of the things around here that make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Can You Do That In Worship?

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 10, 2010

This is a light hearted look at what we should and shouldn’t be doing in worhsip.

Psalm 100:1 - 5 A psalm. For giving thanks. Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. 3 Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. 4 Enter his gates with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

True Worship

Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 10, 2012

We must not equate an emotional experience with a spiritual experience-- True worship requires an adjustment of our hearts and lives to God's will.

Grant Avenue Baptist Church 2215 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (310) 591-2968 Pastor David M. Wilson Assistant Pastor Joe Quijano Pastor David’s Cell phone: (310) 213-4586 Pastor Joe’s Cell phone: (310) 500-9268 Pastor David’s email: ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Ahead To 2017

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 2, 2017

How will you honor Christ and be a part of your church in the New Year? If we won’t reach out, or if we won’t work together to do reach others, we've become an exclusive, limiting club filled with Pharisees … which is dangerous ground to be on!

Looking ahead to 2017 Philippians 1:1-30 Introduction The New Year is always an opportunity to reflect, and to look ahead Today, we will forego looking back (can’t change that) and look forward for Christ We know the current condition of the church, of our lives (some good, some bad) Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Real Meaning Of Christ

Contributed by Ray Geide on Aug 2, 2012

Many people think Christ is one of Jesus’ names, (Jesus Christ). Others think it is a cuss word, (Oh Christ). It is neither.

Many people think Christ is one of Jesus’ names, (Jesus Christ). Others think it is a cuss word, (Oh Christ). It is neither. Christ = Messiah = God’s Conquering King Christ is the Greek word for Messiah. Christ and Messiah are the same thing. They both literally mean anointed one. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Choose Joy

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 10, 2021

There is a distinct difference between happiness and the joy that Christ offers in a loving and obedient relationship with Him.

WHY DO SO MANY CHRISTIANS FAIL TO EXPERIENCE REAL JOY AND REAL PEACE? COULD IT BE THAT TOO MANY ARE CAUGHT UP IN THE “PASSING PLEASURES” OF THIS WORLD? MAYBE THEY HAVE LET THE WAYS OF LIFE DISTRACT THEM AWAY FROM FAITH AND GOD. IT IS HARD TO BELIEVE THAT SOMEONE CALLING THEMSELVES A “CHRISTIAN” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3-4, John 15:11, Mark 8:36, Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Approaching The New Year With A Godly Focus

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 3, 2022

Lots of people celebrate New Year’s in different ways. And in addition of celebrating, sometimes we set new goals for ourselves. The fact is, it is an opportunity for a new start; fresh ideas, even setting a renewed vision. But, what if our focus was solely on what God would have us do?

Approaching the New Year with a Godly Focus Psalm 145:1-21 Introduction - Lots of people celebrate New Year’s in different ways -- And in addition of celebrating, sometimes we set new goals for ourselves -- FACT: It is an opportunity for a new start; fresh ideas; even renewed vision -- Over ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:1-21, Romans 14:7-8, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Emphasize the importance of maintaining a spiritual focus on God, as it is not only necessary but also beneficial and powerful in our spiritual journey.

Good morning, family! Today, we're diving into a passage from the Book of Hebrews that's all about focus. Now, I don't mean the type of focus you need when you're trying to finish a crossword puzzle or watch a suspenseful movie without covering your eyes. Nope. I'm talking about spiritual focus - ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Topics: Focus

Sermon On Shelf Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 11, 2026

In a metaphorical sense, shelf life could be considered the beneficial active ingredients of an entity.

Kabir Bedi, an Indian actor once remarked: “Every relationship comes with a shelf life; that duration could be a minute or even a lifetime. If, for whatever reasons, a relationship cannot last a lifetime, contrary to what the two people imagined, then both the individuals have to be communicative ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Proverbs 27:19, Psalm 121:7-8

Go! And Understand: The Book Of Revelation Is About Jesus Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 30, 2025

Revelation is not primarily about beasts, numbers, or codes—it is about a Person: the Lord Jesus Christ.

Go! And Understand: The Book of Revelation is About Jesus Introduction: Opening the Curtain of Eternity Today, we turn to a book that has intrigued, confused, and sometimes even frightened many believers—the Book of Revelation. For some, it is a puzzle of beasts, bowls, and trumpets; for others, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1, Revelation 1:12-18, Daniel 7:13-14, Philippians 2:9-11, Revelation 21:3-4, 1 John 5:4-5, Revelation 2:7, Revelation 3:19-20, Revelation 5:9, Revelation 22:17, Revelation 22:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Baggage - Cast Your Cares Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of letting go of personal anxieties and burdens by entrusting them to Jesus, as part of the final week of the Baggage Series.

Welcome to the final week of our Baggage Series. As a brief recap of our first 2 weeks I would like to share this one sentence. Let go of the baggage in your life and travel freely into a life filled with expectation and anticipation of all that God can do in and through you. That sounds like a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-7

Topics: Anxiety, Trust In Jesus, Letting Go

Sermon Series: Baggage