Sermons on Avoiding Distractions:

Running The Race Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 26, 2008

To run the race and win the prize, we must get rid of all the distractions

Philippians 3:10-21 May 25, 2008 Running the race. Clip – Eric Liddell falling, getting up to win the race. Paul has given up everything that should have made him proud in life. Why? He had a goal – to attain the resurrection. Resurrection: not life after death, but life after life after ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-21

Denomination: *other

The Work Of Restoration By Nehemiah

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 14, 2020

1. DESOLATION 2. DEVELOPMENT 3. DISTRACTION 4. DEVOTION 5. DELIVERANCE

THE WORK OF RESTORATION BY NEHEMIAH OUTLINE 1. DESOLATION 2. DEVELOPMENT 3. DISTRACTION 4. DEVOTION 5. DELIVERANCE THE MESSAGE THE WORK OF RESTORATION BY NEHEMIAH 1. DESOLATION: Here Nehemiah is concerned about the desolation of Jerusalem and cries out to God confessing the sins of the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11, Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let’s Get Drunk Not Bewitched!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 16, 2019

Do not let things distract you from being completely controlled by the Spirit!

The title may seem a bit shocking coming from a former full body tatted Baptist and now Assembly of God lad. Stay with me! It is not as shocking as it sounds, but you may be shocked as we study a few verses in Galatians and Ephesians. Galatians ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-4, Ephesians 5:18-21, Galatians 5:16-17, Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Psalms 23: In The Lord's Presence

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 19, 2020

To show the importance of being in God’s presence and leadership, not to be distracted by our enemies.

Title: Psalms 23: In His Presence Theme: To show the importance of being in God’s presence and leadership, not to be distracted by our enemies. Text: Psalms 23 Psalms 23:1 A Psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Shepherd – leader, guide. Always out front. Someone we can ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:5

Denomination: Church Of God

Delayed Miracles Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 28, 2010

A sermon examining the reality that God often doesn't move when we want Him to.

Delayed Miracles Acts 3:1-10 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, July 30th, 2025) On February 12, 2009, David Becony missed a flight from Newark-Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Bad weather had delayed his earlier flight from New Orleans to Newark. This had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

David And Goliath
 With Life Applications


Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Nov 23, 2021

The story of David and Goliath. What can we learn from this story? How can we apply it to our own lives?

1 Samuel 17 vs 3 Valley of Elah Goliath - 9 feet tall, coat of mail weighed 120lb, spear head 15lb Vs. 4-7 Goliath’s challenge Vs. 8-10 Choose a man. Let him come down to me. ?If he kills me, the Philistine army will be your servants. If I kill him, the Israelite army will be our servants. King ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Loving The World And The Things Of The World

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025

Scripture warns us clearly that the love of the world is in direct opposition to the love of the Father. When we become overly attached to the world, our spiritual sensitivity begins to die slowly.

THE DANGER OF LOVING THE WORLD AND THE THINGS OF THE WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 John 2:15-17 (KJV) "Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Causes Of Delay And How To Stay Free

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 26, 2025

Delay can arise from satanic resistance, human error, or divine timing, but God has given us keys to stay free and walk in His perfect plan.

CAUSES OF DELAY AND HOW TO STAY FREE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Daniel 10:12-13; Habakkuk 2:3 Key Verse: “For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.” (Habakkuk 2:3, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:12-13, Habakkuk 2:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Little Foxes That Destroy The Vine

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 11, 2025

The vine of the Lord is holy, fruitful, and meant to flourish. But when little foxes are allowed in—small sins, secret habits, tolerated attitudes, and spiritual negligence—they ruin the vine.

LITTLE FOXES THAT DESTROY THE VINE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Song of Solomon 2:15 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 5:6; Galatians 5:9; Ecclesiastes 10:1; Matthew 13:25; Hebrews 12:15 INTRODUCTION: In many cases, great destructions do not begin with obvious explosions or visible ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Devil's Strategies

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 14, 2025

The devil’s strategies are subtle, but as believers, we must not be ignorant of his devices (2 Corinthians 2:11). We must remain spiritually alert, grounded in God's Word, and filled with the Holy Spirit.

THE DEVIL'S STRATEGIES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 5:8 "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour." Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 2:11, Ephesians 6:11-12, John 10:10 INTRODUCTION The devil is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, 2 Corinthians 2:11, Ephesians 6:11-12, John 10:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Watch The Oil PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Encourage Christians to always be prepared, keep their faith strong, and remain focused on Jesus Christ, as we do not know the day or hour of His return.

Good morning, church! I'm thrilled to share God's word with you today. We're going to dive into Matthew 25:1-13. In this passage, Jesus illustrates the kingdom of heaven through the Parable of the Ten Virgins. Five of them were wise and five were foolish. As we walk through this passage, we'll ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Topics: Readiness

Purifying Your Heart Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 15, 2025

To purify our hearts is to remove anything that contaminates our relationship with Him—sin, unforgiveness, and worldly distractions.

Title: PURIFYING YOUR HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 51:10 Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:8, James 4:8, 1 John 1:9 A pure heart is essential for every believer who desires to walk closely with God. The Bible teaches that a pure heart is the key to receiving from God and experiencing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10, Matthew 5:8, James 4:8, 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lord, Teach Us To Number Our Days Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 6, 2025

We must recognise that time is a gift from God, and how we use it determines the quality and legacy of our lives. Let us pray for the wisdom to understand the value of time and the urgency to live in a way that honours God, impacts others, and prepares us for eternity.

LORD, TEACH US TO NUMBER OUR DAYS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 90:12 (KJV) So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. INTRODUCTION: Life is fleeting and fragile, and every day that passes is one we will never get back. In Psalm 90:12, the psalmist, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are We Satisfied With Our Daily Bread? Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 30, 2018

Through the Lord's Prayer we are being called to a life of daily trust - are we satisfied enough to trust all that God provides?

Message Matthew 6:25-34 Are we satisfied? Let me start with a poem. Young Mother Quak went to the fridge to get her children some dinner. But when she got there, the fridge was bare so the children she loved just got thinner. We laugh because it is so silly. We also laugh because – really – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Inventing Difficulties

Contributed by Mike Bryant on Jan 10, 2024

How worry harms us spiritually and how we can avoid it.

I. In Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Huck and Tom Sawyer set out together to rescue the captive slave, Jim. A. However, their grand plans soon led to disappointment. As they scouted the situation, they found that the rescue would pose no difficulties at all. Vainly, they tried to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Luke 21:34-35, Matthew 6:25-34, 2 Peter 3:10-14, Philippians 4:6-7, 2 Peter 2:15, Philippians 2:19-21, Philippians 3:13-14, 1 Peter 5:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ