Sermons on Distractions In The Battle:

Walking On Water - Living In The Now Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 8, 2020

The Miracles of Jesus Walking on water and what we miss when we get distracted by the storm.

Title: Living in the Now Theme: To show the miracle of Jesus walking on water and what we miss when we get distracted by the storm. Text: Matthew 14:22 – 33 Introduction Wedding at Cana – Jesus Invitation Healing the Leper – Jesus Touch Healing the Blind – Laying aside the garments Feeding the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Church Of God

Love, Not Concupiscence Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 27, 2014

We should understand how we can be distracted from our true Goal, God.

Sixth Day in the Christmas Octave (December 30) Thirteen Days of Christmas If you have been following this series of homily-sermons, which I have called “Thirteen Days of Christmas,” you probably realize something. Although this is the sixth day in the Christmas Octave, it is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Catholic

Bible - Why Bother? #1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 1, 2019

Can I be a Christian without the Bible? The answer: Yes – a weak, confused, distracted and disillusioned one.

As I reflect on my journey of becoming a Christian, my story would not be complete if I did not share a funny story which came during the initial phase of coming back into community. It was about 15 years ago. We had just come back to church and my wife decided to write on one of the connect cards, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honesty Overcomes Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016

The Church is to be a place of honesty and integrity. Satan plants the seed of dishonesty in order to disarm and distract the church.

Some of the strongest language used by our Lord while walking the earth in ministry was reserved for religious people who were masters of deception in the sense that they deceived others in making them think one way about themselves (holy/pious) when in reality they were something altogether ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fix Your Eyes On Jesus

Contributed by Adebayo Adefioye on Sep 26, 2022

In this world of uncertainty and distractions, fixing your eyes only on Jesus can guarantee a glorious end

TOPIC - FIX YOUR EYES ON JESUS There was a game we used to play as a kid whereby you lock/fix gazes and the person that blinked first loses. The same with Christ. The moment you lose your gaze on Him, you begin to fall/sink. Check Matthew 14:15-33. Fixing your eyes on Christ means focusing your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:15-33

Focus On Christ Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

In life's storms, we must keep our focus on Christ, overcoming fear, distractions, and doubt.

Ever been so into your phone that you walked into a wall or a pole? Yeah, me too. That's what happens when we lose focus, or focus on the wrong thing. Same thing happens when we lose focus on Jesus, we start to trip up in life. Let's check out a story in the Bible where Peter lost his focus on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Topics: Faith, Salvation, Divine Guidance, Spiritual Growth

Finish The Shot

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 14, 2013

In Nehemiah 6, we see examples of persistence and dependence on the Holy Spirit.

“Finish The Shot” Nehemiah 6:1-19 Intro: As most of you know, I coached football and wrestling for many years in the local school. One of the major challenges that I faced in coaching wrestling was the concept of what I call “finishing the shot”. The shot is the most basic ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Character Study Of Demas – Forsook Paul For The World Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025

The story of Demas serves as a solemn warning about the dangers of worldliness. He had the privilege of working alongside Paul, yet he abandoned his calling because of his love for the world.

CHARACTER STUDY OF DEMAS – FORSOOK PAUL FOR THE WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 4:10 "For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia." (2 Timothy 4:10, KJV) Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Causes Of Delay And How To Stay Free

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 17, 2025

In this teaching, we shall analyse the causes of delay and also look at biblical strategies to stay permanently free from it.

CAUSES OF DELAY AND HOW TO STAY FREE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Daniel 10:12-13 “Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words. But the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Opening Up To The Torrent Of Divine Grace

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 14, 2023

In the supernatural realm, were you aware that there is a spiritual atmospheric river just outside our reach every moment of our lives?

Second Sunday in Course 2023 When one counts up the verses making up today’s Scripture readings, it becomes obvious that the quantity of Bible is very small–seventeen total verses in three proclaimed readings and one responsorial psalm. That means that either the committee who put together the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3, Psalm 40:2-10, Isaiah 49:3-6, John 1:29-34

Denomination: Catholic

The Sound Of Faith Series

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Feb 5, 2009

Gideon and his 300 men won a great battle against the Midianite army, but it came because of the sound of faith. Regardless of the battle(s) we may be facing, when we exercise faith, God will respond.

Sounds in the Camp Series: The Sound of Faith Judges 7 “Jerub – Baal” = Let Baal contend – given to him by his father when he destroyed the altar of Baal. “Gideon” = Hewer or one who cuts down n Gideon had shown himself to be zealous for the things of Jehovah. Gideon had shown himself to be a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Continuing Battle Against Sinful Practices Or… The Downward Spiral Of Co Series

Contributed by M. Keith Williams on Jan 13, 2015

Guard your heart from compromise

The Continuing Battle Against Sinful Practices Or… The Downward Spiral of Compromise Nehemiah 13:1-31 Rodeo Road Baptist Church November 17, 2014 Disclaimer: Each sermon in this series on Nehemiah was written with both commentary help and referencing from time to time information from ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-31

Denomination: *other

“a Hill On Which To Die-A Battle Worth Fighting”

Contributed by John Teem Jr. on Jan 1, 2016

The calling of God on our life.

“A HILL ON WHICH TO DIE-A BATTLE WORTH FIGHTING” DEUTERONOMY 32:48-50 JOHN TEEM JR – CHAPEL OF REDEMPTION JUNE 29, 2015 INTRODUCTION “A HILL ON WHICH TO DIE-A BATTLE WORTH FIGHTING” (TELL OF MY EXPERIENCE CONCERNING THIS QUOTE) DEUTERONOMY 32:48-50 THE FINAL DAYS OF ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:48-50

Denomination: *other

#myblackhistory The Real Battle Is Yet To Come, The Hidden Cost Of Liberation. Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Feb 11, 2022

I am so blessed that I can tell the real Black History African American story! Although it is great progress to have a Black History Month where everyone can learn about the contributions of Black Americans, it is also so very limiting.

Intro: I am so blessed that I can tell the real Black History African American story! Although it is great progress to have a Black History Month where everyone can learn about the contributions of Black Americans, it is also so very limiting. The narrative of Black people, as taught by most ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Don't Quit- How I Should Fight My Battles Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 11, 2022

This is the 115th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 17th sermon from 2 Corinthians. It is also a remembrance of September 11th.

Series: Action [#115] DON’T QUIT- HOW I SHOULD FIGHT MY BATTLES 2 Corinthians 10:1-18 Introduction: We live in a great country of technology, government structure, wealth, military defense, military intelligence service, etc… Unfortunately, our country has learned this week that sometimes all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist