Sermons on Centered On God:

God-Centered Vision PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024

This sermon explores understanding God's sovereignty, aligning our plans with His will, and surrendering our goals to His divine guidance through Proverbs 16:1-3.

Welcome, beloved friends and family, to this sacred gathering where we seek to bask in the wisdom of God's word. Today, we gather not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine discourse that will shape our lives and our understanding of God's purpose for us. Our focus today is on ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1-3

Topics: Vision

Jesus At The Center

Contributed by Herson Gonzalez on Aug 29, 2021

You are not the center of the universe.

A little 9-year-old girl came home from VBS one day. She proudly told her parents and little brother that, "Jesus is living in my heart now!" Mom and Dad were so proud, and made a big deal out of it. Later that day, her little brother said something she didn’t like, and she hauled off ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ As Center Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Sep 15, 2009

Pt 2 deals with finding success when Christ is central to life and we live truyly in the "Kingdom" of God.

The Secrets to Successful Living Pt 2 – Christ as Center Colossians 1:13-18 We started two weeks ago talking about this idea of success in Christian living. We talked last about redefining the idea of success, beginning to measure success not as the world does but by a new set of measures. In the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-18

Denomination: *other

The Center Of Life Series

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Mar 30, 2021

Jesus is the center of the universe and is meant to be the center of the church and the center of our lives.

As a child I was an avid reader and one of the first novels I ever read was by Jules Verne –“Journey to the Center of the Earth.” It was amazing as this crew boarded a rocket that drilled itself into the core of the earth and discovered it was hollow. There was a whole new world they didn’t know ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20, John 1:18, Exodus 4:22, Romans 8:20-24, Hebrews 1:3, 1 John 3:2, John 3:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

God Speaks Through Centering Prayer

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014

The wonderful things God reveals to us when we are totally focused on Him in centering prayer.

READ PASSAGE. When I first read this passage, I saw examples of centered prayer and how God can speak to you and will speak to you if we will only center on Him and listen to what He has to say. The first centered prayer session was Cornelius. Cornelius was a Gentile, but in verse 2 we find that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering God's Love

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 9, 2014

4th week of Advent sermon that centers in on God's love for each one of us.

Discovering God’s love Luke 1:26-38 Introduction- This morning we gather for the last Sunday before Christmas. I want us to try to comprehend God’s love. The funny thing about love is unless you have something to compare it to, you cannot understand it. If you have never loved ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Nazarene

Journey To The Center Of The World Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 1, 2013

If you could travel to the center of the world, what dfo you think you'd see and experience? And how would you get there?

“The Great Unveiling: Journey to the Center of the World” Revelation 4 & 5 If you could travel to the center of the world, what do you think you’d see and experience? As a young boy I loved the Jules Verne movie classic “Journey to the Center of the Earth.” In many ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Outreach-Centered People Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 22, 2015

The second part of our vision and mission is to be a people reaching out to others.

1. We have begun a short series on the Vision and Mission of this congregation a. Vision -- Where we are going/what we are to become -- destination b. Mission -- how to get there c. First Aspect of our Vision and Mission -- To be a God-Led People 2. Second Aspect -- to be an Outreach-Centered ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:46-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A God-Centered View Of Giving

Contributed by Randy Breedlove on Jun 9, 2022

Discover why a God-centered view of Giving is essential to joyful Christian living.

‘A God-centered view of Giving’ Mexia Baptist Church Frisco City, AL ‘Stewardship Sunday’ June 5, 2022 The Bible talks about money & possessions. Did you know? *There are over 2,100 Biblical references to possessions- second only to the Bible’s references to love. * 1/6 of the New ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-11, 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, Psalm 50:10, Matthew 6:19-21, Acts 20:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Living A God-Centered Life Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 18, 2021

Our sinful nature and the world we live in teaches us to be self-centered. We are prone to think it is all about us, but it is not. It's all about God. In this series based on Max Lucado's book, It's Not About Me, we will explore how to live a God-centered life.

A. Have you heard about the guy who said, “Some people call me self-centered, but that’s enough about them”? 1. Maybe you’ve known someone like that – someone who lived life like it was all about them. 2. To be honest, there was a time in my life when I was way too much like that. B. I heard a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18, John 3:25-30, Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

The Center Of The Universe

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 12, 2018

We must decide what lies at the center of our universe

Text: Colossians 1:15-20, Title: The Center of the Universe, Date/Place: WHBC, 9/16/18 A. Opening illustration: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: Physical/Physiological, Safety, Love/belonging, Esteem, and Self-actualization (meaningfulness in life). We need a spiritual “gut-check.” Uncle Chuck, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Centering In On Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 28, 2019

Why is the church dying in America, and what can we do about it?

Centering in on Jesus Acts 2:22-36 In America, the church as a whole is going through an identity crisis. Who are we? What purpose do we serve? Why are so many churches declining? What can we do to turn things around? These are good questions to ask. These same problems faced the famous British ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Center Of Christ

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 22, 2020

What is at the center of Jesus's ministry? Many believe the center is Love.

The Center of Christ Matthew 22:34-40 • Jesus silenced the Sadducees is where are texts begins, • Jesus enters Jerusalem, cleanses the Temple, heals the blind the lame and cause the dead to be raised, • Pharisees and Sadducees cast doubt to the people about Jesus’s authority. If we would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Methodist

Entertainment Center Series

Contributed by David Slone on Sep 11, 2004

Third in a series discussing how the church has become so much like the world that we might need an extreme makeover. Takeoff on the popular television series. Powerpoint available upon request

Extreme Makeover “Family Room” Entertainment Center Ephesians 5:1-7 Let’s look at some of the entertainment choices we make daily and our children make daily. Here are some stats that may surprise you: Pornography is one of the fastest growing industries in America: Last year: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist