Sermons on Center Of Attention:

Twenty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C: The Three Cannots Of Discipleship

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 6, 2025

Jesus must have our highest allegiance as the center of our life.

“Great crowds were traveling with Jesus (Luke 14:25),” we hear. He’d rather they be students, or learners which is what disciple means from the Latin word discipulus. So, he teaches them three “cannots,” which is a great way to weed out the casual observers from the more serious followers because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Catholic

Will That Be Short Or Long Hair?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 3, 2002

God’s conflict resolution plan for the family is centered in relationships of respect.

On his sixteenth birthday a son approached his father and said, "Dad, I’m sixteen now. When I get my license, can I drive the family car?" His dad looked at him and said, "Son, driving the car takes maturity, and first, you must prove that you are responsible enough. And one way you must do that is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Ambition Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Oct 17, 2005

Improper and self-centered ambitions do not honor God and ultimately are destructive.

#2005-41 Sermon Series: Find Your Focus Title: Ambition Text: I Kings 1:5-10, 49-52; 2:21-24 Truth: Improper and self-centered ambitions do not honor God and ultimately are destructive. (Outline from Lifeway.) Aim: to help you keep your ambitions in line with the Lord’s purposes. Life ?: How do ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Worship With Enthusiasm

Contributed by Randall Terrill on Feb 26, 2001

How do we focus our attention on God?

Worship with Enthusiasm Matthew 17:1013 Introduction: 1. What is Enthusiasm? (God in You) 2. Worship is the occupation of the heart with God Himself. 3. Every worship service should include: I. The Call to Worship: a. A call to attention b. A call to recognize God’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Cross Roads

Contributed by David Anderson on May 3, 2001

Christians who carry their crosses win the attention of the world.

Sermon: "CROSS ROADS" Rev. D. Anderson Jer. 15:15-21; Ro. 12:1-8; Matthew 16:21-26 + + + These words of our Lord which I am about to read again are not very popular within our self-indulgent generation: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11-12, Matthew 16:24-25

Denomination: Lutheran

What's This Baptism Thing All About?

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 4, 2001

To draw attention to the importance of water baptism in the life of a believer.

What’s This Baptism Thing All About? Acts 2:22-41 22 "Men of Israel, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. 23 This man was handed over to you by God’s set purpose and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-41

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Shepherds' Joy About Jesus Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 17, 2006

The shepherds were attentive, in awe, they accepted, the acted and they adored.

The Shepherds’ Joy about Jesus Luke 2:8-20 Rev. Brian Bill 12/17/06 A survey was done to see which characters from the advent account most people identify with. How many of you think its Mary? Joseph? The wise guys? Anyone for Herod? Not surprisingly, the shepherds came out on top by far. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Asleep At The Wheel

Contributed by James White on Jun 7, 2012

Encouragement to stay alert and attentive in our Christian lives.

Asleep at the Wheel Jonah 1: 3-6 But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, to go with them unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD. But the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:3-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Get Answers To Prayer

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Jun 9, 2014

God gets our attention His own way

How To Get Answers To Prayer (Jonah 1:1- 2:1) Do you have a prayer life? Does God respond to your prayers? When you pray, does your prayer move God? Most of the time we go to God when we get into trouble and expect Him to respond to us positively in our time of need, even though we don't have a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Case Of The Missing Silver Cup

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Mar 26, 2022

God will use whatever it takes to get our attention

God uses strange ways to speak to the hearts of people. The Bible is filled with story after story in which God used unusual methods and means to get the attention of certain people. In Ex.3:10 we see Moses – God used a burning bush to speak to this disgraced prince. In Numbers 22:28-31 in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 44:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Patience In Christian World

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on May 13, 2018

Patience makes us more attentive to the needs of the lost.

Patience in Christian Work by Joe Mack Cherry I. Body A. What is Patience? 1. Definition a. an ability or willingness to suppress restlessness or annoyance when confronted with delay b. quiet steady perseverance (patience is a work!) c. Biblically, it is a fruit of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Embracing The Divine Vision: Walking With Purpose Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2023

We gather in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, and in the presence of our Heavenly Father and Almighty God, our Creator, the One who ignites dreams and unveils visions.

As we continue our series on visionary view, I want to speak about Divine Vision: Walking with Purpose. In our lives, our focus must be a perspective that aligns our hearts with God's divine purpose. There are five areas I am going to preach about: The Divine Call to Vision Directing Our ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2, Philippians 3:13-14, Joel 2:28, Acts 2:17-18, Nehemiah 2:18, Revelation 4:1-2, Proverbs 29:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Learn From What You Keep Gazing

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 10, 2025

What we continually behold shapes our lives, moulds our character, and influences our destiny.

YOU LEARN FROM WHAT YOU KEEP GAZING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 3:18 Key Verse: “But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.” (2 Corinthians 3:18) Supporting ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Sensitivity And Discernment Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 22, 2025

Spiritual sensitivity and discernment are vital for victorious Christian living. We are in a time when the voices around us are many, but only one voice leads to life—the voice of the Spirit.

SPIRITUAL SENSITIVITY AND DISCERNMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 John 4:1 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 5:14, Acts 16:16-18, 1 Kings 3:9-12, Proverbs 3:5-6, Matthew 24:24 INTRODUCTION: In a world full of spiritual noise and increasing deception, believers must develop spiritual sensitivity ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1, Hebrews 5:14, Acts 16:16-18, 1 Kings 3:9-12, Proverbs 3:5-6, Matthew 24:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Acting Wisely In Kairos Moments

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 24, 2025

Kairos moments are divine opportunities, strategically appointed times when heaven intersects with human affairs to bring transformation, elevation, and fulfilment of destiny.

ACTING WISELY IN KAIROS MOMENTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ecclesiastes 3:1 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 5:15-17, Luke 19:41-44, Genesis 41:14-16, Esther 4:13-14, 2 Kings 13:14-19 INTRODUCTION: Kairos moments are divine opportunities, strategically appointed times when heaven intersects ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1, Ephesians 5:15-17, Luke 19:41-44, Genesis 41:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God