Sermons about Center Of Attention

Chill Out & Pay Attention

Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 26, 2002

based on 119 ratings

| 10,532 views

Don’t sweat the small stuff. Focus on what’s really important.

Chill Out……….. What does it mean to trust? Webster: Basic dependence on someone or something, a belief that something will happen or someone will act in a prescribed way. If I were to ask any one of you, most of you would say that you trust God. But sometimes that’s not easy. Trusting ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Burning Bush: Attentive Hearts

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Sep 11, 2002

based on 14 ratings

| 3,565 views

A sermon based on the Burning Bush story which looks at what it means to have hearts that are attentive to God.

20000326a - Exodus 3.1,f. The Burning Bush Attentive Hearts Story of a native American in NYC hearing cricket; crowd hearing coins drop. The point is not just listening; it’s WHAT! / TRUTH! Turn Aside [3.1-3] Moses’ first step was a detour. It was a decision to pay at-tention. (We get so ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Prayer That Gets God's Attention Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 12, 2006

based on 64 ratings

| 69,427 views

The prayer in Ephesians 3 is the most important prayer we could possibly pray because it focuses on God’s most highly prized objective. Do you know what that is and why it’s so important to us?

OPEN: A businessman was troubled about an upcoming important deal for his company and so he went to church to pray for God to help him. By chance, he knelt down next to a man who was praying for $100 to pay an urgent debt. When he overheard the poor man’s prayer, the businessman took out his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:6-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Get God's Attention

Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 5, 2004

based on 6 ratings

| 4,989 views

A brief devotional type sermon from Malachi 3

Malachi 3:13-18 In this running “dialogue” between God and the People, Malachi pictures God as saying that the people had spoken harshly toward God. I particularly like the King James wording “stout” because it conveys that the words were not only harsh, but also strong words. The Amplified ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Give Attention To Your Character

Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 1, 2006

based on 39 ratings

| 15,104 views

In this sermon you will consider the importance of developing a Christ honoring character.

It is necessary at times to give extra attention to components of our lives. Sometimes it may be your weight. Sometimes it may be a health issue. Sometimes it may be an emotional issue. However, one aspect of our lives should receive life time attention. That is our character. What kind of story ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

"We Must Pay Attention"

Contributed by Ron Newton on Oct 17, 2003

based on 81 ratings

| 8,760 views

The danger of drifting away.

Introduction 1. Illus...Dr. Howard Hendricks Classroom tactics from “the Seven Laws of the Learner”, by Bruce Wilkinson. Wilkinson was his student and he set out to test his mentor & favorite prof. by looking out the window during class time. Dr. Hendricks would do whatever it took to keep the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

God Getting Our Attention Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 11, 2013

| 18,701 views

God speaks gently to us when we are in a daily relationship with Him, but sometimes He needs to us a spiritual 2 x 4 to get our attention.

I read the following story in a sermon online by Joseph Smith (http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/major-adjustments-joseph-smith-sermon-on-church-purpose-of-60305.asp?page=0) The old farmer claimed that he could command his mule with nothing more than a few soft words, no whips or prods ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Special Attention And Plenty Of Fertilizer

Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 11, 2014

based on 3 ratings

| 5,602 views

We are commanded to bear fruit but if we do not give our fruit away it will only rot.

Have you ever visited a vineyard? We often go to the vineyard in Vale. It is the Woodmill winery. As you drive into their location you are surrounded by acres of grape vines. If you go during the peak season they hanging full of clusters of grapes. I thought it would be fun to perhaps plant some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9, Genesis 1:29, Colossians 1:6, John 15:1-2, John 15:8 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Pay Much Closer Attention

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 8, 2013

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To prove that JESUS is the Truth that we have heard before and always remind yourself of JESUS.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you paying attention to JESUS? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that JESUS is the Truth that we have heard before and always remind yourself of JESUS. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 2:1 (Amplified Bible) 2:1 SINCE ALL this is true, we ought to pay much closer ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord's Attention (About Giving)

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 2, 2012

| 3,003 views

I. EXORDIUM: Have you caught the LORD's attention before? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: Seed catches the LORD's attention IV. TEXT: Exodus 30:16 Receive this ransom money from the Israelites, and use it fo

I. EXORDIUM: Have you caught the LORD's attention before? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: Seed catches the LORD's attention IV. TEXT: Exodus 30:16 Receive this ransom money from the Israelites, and use it for the care of the Tabernacle. It will bring the Israelites ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pay Attention To Your Ministry

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 20, 2012

| 4,779 views

Hold in high esteem the call of God in your life

Take Heed To The Ministry Col 4:17 And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it. To hold in esteem or respect take into account; consider. To take care of Ministry-attendance (as a servant, etc.); figuratively aid, (official) ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hail That Will Get Your Attention Series

Contributed by Chris Miller on Mar 21, 2018

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The Bible talks about three types of listeners: active, passive, and forgetful. Only one leads to blessing and life, so it is imperative it is the type of listening we do.

Introduction There is a Peanuts comic strip where Peppermint Patty and her friend are walking to school. Peppermint Patty says, “I think I’m going to ask to be Mary in the Christmas pageant.” Her friend replies, “The teacher already asked me.” Patty says, “I think I’m going to ask today.” “She ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:13-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Focus Your Attention On Jesus

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 18, 2020

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Believers focus their attention on Jesus. Jesus is faithful in God's house. Hold firmly to confidence and hope,.

“FOCUS YOUR ATTENTION ON JESUS” (Outline) March 8, 2020 - Lent 2 - HEBREWS 3:1-6 INTRO: “May I have your attention, please!?!” Such an announcement usually does grab our attention. There is an important message coming. We try to pay attention to that message which we hear. Usually do ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

The Hope In Advent - A Call To Attention!

Contributed by Bryan Lassiter on Nov 27, 2020

based on 3 ratings

| 9,936 views

Advent is an important part of our church year. The first Sunday of Advent is the Sunday we emphasize the Hope we have in Christ Jesus.

The Hope in Advent – A Call to Attention! Mark 13:28-37 “Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender, and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. So, you also, when you see these things happening, know that it is near—at the doors! Assuredly, I say ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:28-37, Matthew 28:18-20, John 9:4

Denomination: Methodist

Giving God Your Attention Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on May 15, 2021

based on 1 rating

| 4,339 views

We’re going to learn how to know the Lord more deeply and to trust who He is. And the Great I AM is He who will watch over you today, tomorrow, and forever more.

Giving God your Attention “So when the Lord saw that he turned aside to look, God called to him from the midst of the bush and said, “Moses, Moses!” And he said, “Here I am” - Exodus 3:4 Let us begin a new series called “The Great I AM.” We’re going to learn how to know the Lord more deeply and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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