Sermons about Distractions - SermonCentral.com

I'm My Own Worst Enemy

Contributed by Catherine Davis on Sep 2, 2006

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We are distracted by many things; allowing others to sway us; we even are distracted by our unbelief.

Intro: I am a huge Star Trek fan. I have been since I was a child watching the old black and whites. When they came out with the first Star Trek Movie in 1979, I couldn’t wait to see it. So I took my mom, who wasn’t really a fan. She fell asleep! But I thought it was a great movie! I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Eternal Priorities

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 30, 2012

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We must not be distracted with the temporary, but make eternal things our priorities.

Eternal Priorities September 30, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not be distracted with the temporary, but make eternal things our priorities. Focus Passage: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Supplemental Passage: Come now, you who say, "Today or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

"faith Vs Distractions" Part Ii

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 14, 2020

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This sermon is about the contrast between Peter's faith when he was distracted when walking on the water. He took his eyes off Jesus. The Canaanite woman faced many distractions but refused to take her eyes off Jesus. some comments from Ray Pritchard Matthew 15

In Jesus Holy Name August 16, 2020 Text: Matthew 15:28 Pentecost XI - Redeemer “Faith vs. Distractions” Part II Matthew has another great story for us this morning. Matthew tells us about the faith of a Gentile woman. It is a lesson for us about over coming ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28, Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Don’t Lose Your Focus Series

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Oct 16, 2022

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Life is full of distractions. When we lose our focus, we can be distracted, and disaster can happen.

Sermon Text: Heb 12:1-2 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Two Sisters

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

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In Christian life, it is easy to be distracted. As we consider the story of Jesus at Mary and Martha's, we see the causes and cure for distraction.

Introductory Considerations 1. Opening dialogue from person of Martha showing anticipation and excitement of Jesus coming to town, desire to give best, the work and the anger she felt - the story from her perspective. Teaching 1. I wonder if Martha were here to today, would this be how she would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Appeal To The Fringe

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 22, 2010

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Serving others when they need help is distracting, but it is our calling; it is draining, but not depleting ... rather it is empowering.

The trouble with my "honey-do" list is, it is much too complicated for my limited brainpower! How am I supposed to remember all the things I am expected to do? How am I supposed to keep it all straight? 3 I am about to walk out the front door, and I hear: “Oh, you’re going out to make a hospital ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Students In The School Of Adversity

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Feb 26, 2004

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God knows what you are passing through, and will not come late into your situation for He is a God of suddenlies, make up your mind not to be discouraged.

Proverb 24:10 – “If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength in small” Let us consider the case of Daniel in the Bible. God has the power to prevent Daniel from being thrown into the lion’s den. While they were planning it, he was watching them. He could have asked them to fall down and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:10, Ecclesiastes 7:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finding Fearless Focus

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Sep 1, 2010

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Keeping our focus on God is quite difficult for some, especially with the great amount of distractions found in today's fast paced world. Yet, Paul calls us to keep our devotion and single mindeness.

FINDING FEARLESS FOCUS (All my sermons use illustrations found on www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Focus is a word we hear a lot in the media, in conversation and especially in sports. Having focus can insure success, being distracted almost always spells ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cast Your Cares

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009

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Jesus calls us to cast our cares upon Him.

Cast all your anxiety on him because He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall. Psalm 55:22 *In 1 Peter 5, the first word “CARE” or “ANXIETY” is “merimna” in the Greek which carries the idea of a distraction, care or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seeds By The Sea

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 19, 2011

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Sermon for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost and the parable of the weeds.

Matthew 13: 1 – 9, 18 – 23 / Seeds By The Sea Intro: The story is told of Franklin Roosevelt, who often endured long receiving lines at the White House. He complained that no one really paid any attention to what he said. One evening during a reception, he decided to try an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

#1 -Pray Regularly Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Sep 10, 2015

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How can I pray? How long should I pray? How do I hear God?

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Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Perseverance: A Key To Finishing Strong Series

Contributed by M. Keith Williams on Jan 13, 2015

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It is not how you start but how you finish that counts the most

Perseverance: A Key to Finishing Strong Nehemiah 6:1-19 Rodeo Road Baptist Church October 5, 2014 Disclaimer: Each sermon in this series on Nehemiah was written with both commentary help and referencing from time to time information from sermons and illustration found on Sermon Central. In most ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-19

Denomination: *other

Eyes On The Prize

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 1, 2019

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Jesus was focused on his mission. He urges us to be focused on God's kingdom in our lives, too.

June 30, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 9:51-62; Galatians 5:1, 13-25 Eyes on the Prize Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. A farmer was teaching his young son how to plow. As his son sat in the tractor seat, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62, Galatians 5:13-25

Denomination: Lutheran

One Needful Thing

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 22, 2019

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With so many pressing things distracting us, Jesus calls us to focus on what is truly important, being truly present with him.

July 21, 2019 Lk. 10:38-42 Rev. Mary Erickson One Needful Thing Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There is a joy surrounding hospitality. It’s delightful to be the one who welcomes. And it’s warmly gracious to be the one who is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Lutheran

The Good, The Better And The Best

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 21, 2016

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A message point to the hazards of busyness in the Christian life.

"The Good, the Better, and the Best!" Luke 10:38-42 Luke 10:38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. 40 But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

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