Sermons on Ethical Focus:

The Importance Of Personal Bible Study Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

We focus this morning on the one spiritual habit that will move the needle for your growth – adopting a personal habit of reading the Bible.

Gideon’s video to begin the message in the second and third worship service. I am grateful for the Gideon’s worldwide ministry because these volunteer men placed copies of God’s Word in hands of students and in hotel rooms. These businessmen are a part of our church and churches all over the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Persistent Friend Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 11, 2024

The main focus of this parable: It is about asking and receiving. “… how much more will your heavenly Father give” (v. 13).

A. INTRODUCTION (Luke 11:1, 5-13) After seeing Jesus in prayer, a disciple asked, “teach us to pray.” Jesus taught them what to pray (the Lord’s Prayer) then how to pray (the importunate/persist friend). Because a friend arrived late, a second friend tried to borrow bread from a third friend, yet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1, Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Fix Our Eyes On Jesus (Hebrews 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 28, 2024

Have we come to the heavenly Jerusalem? What is our focus? Let's find out in Hebrews 12.

Is there a great cloud of witnesses who were faithful before us? Do their examples encourage us to run with endurance the race that is set before us? Do we meditate on what Jesus did for us? Does the Lord discipline those He loves? Have we come to the city of the living God, heavenly Jerusalem? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Advent: The Promise Of Hope (With Communion) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 25, 2024

On the first Sunday of Advent, we focus on hope. Hope is powerful - the source of true, lasting hope is found in Jesus Christ.

Advent: The Promise of Hope (With Communion) Theme: Jesus, the Light of the World, brings eternal hope. Introduction On the first Sunday of Advent, we focus on hope—the first candle we light in this season of expectation. Advent reminds us that we are people waiting for the fulfilment of God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26, Genesis 3:15, Matthew 1:18-25, Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Will You Discern Him? Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 14, 2022

The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead represents the crescendo of human history. John places his focus on Mary Magdalene.

- WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH JESUS- WILL YOU DISCERN HIM? John 20:1-18 Introduction The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead represents the crescendo of human history. It is the assurance that the promises of God are true. It gives certainty and clarity to the reality of eternal life. It ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is The Mission Of God's Church?

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 29, 2021

In this message, Dr. Vorce endeavors to help us realign our focus on the general mission of God's Church.

Matthew 28:16-20 INTRODUCTION In pulpits all over this nation today, there will be messages delivered in the name of the Gospel that will focus on anything and everything but “The Gospel.” • Social Justice is not the Gospel • Political Debate is not the Gospel • Humanities Opinions are not the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Matthew 16:24, Matthew 25:1-13, John 3:1-15, John 3:7, Luke 14:23, Psalm 127:1, John 12:32, Mark 8:34, Matthew 28:16-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Pressing Toward The Mark

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025

Pressing toward the mark involves commitment, focus, discipline, and the refusal to settle for less than God's best.

PRESSING TOWARD THE MARK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:12-14 Supporting Texts: 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Hebrews 12:1-2, Luke 9:62, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 INTRODUCTION: The Christian journey is not a sprint but a lifelong race. It is marked by challenges, victories, setbacks, and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wake Up And Enjoy Life! Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 3, 2023

This sermon focus on the Church of Sardis - it's hope and renewal in walking up and strengthening what it already possessed.

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6; John 11:38-44 Theme: Wake Up and Enjoy Life INTRO: Grace and peace from the God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Did you know that last year (2022) over three million people died in the United States? Did you know that last year (2022) over 69 million people ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6, John 11:38-44

Denomination: Nazarene

Commitment To Finish The Race Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 2, 2025

The Christian journey and ministry demand steadfast devotion, perseverance, and focus on the goal of finishing the race faithfully and joyfully before God.

COMMITMENT TO FINISH THE RACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 20:22-24 Key Verse: “Neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy.” (Acts 20:24) Supporting Texts: 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Hebrews 12:1-2, Philippians 3:13-14, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:22-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Never Invite God To A Pity Party

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Sep 1, 2004

When we’re tempted to focus on everything that’s wrong in our lives, God directs us back to him and leaves us no room for self-pity.

July 11, 2004 — Sixth Sunday after Pentecost Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson 1 Kings 19:14-21 Never Invite God to a Pity Party I. He Won’t Agree with You II. He Won’t Let You Wallow III. He Won’t Leave You Alone Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Extreme Widows! Mark 12: 41-44

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 14, 2006

My focus here is on three widows - Ruth, her mother-in-law Naomi, and a nameless pensioner who puts all her livelihood into the offertory plate! As ever, the characters the Bible brings before us as heroes of the faith are persons whom the community at

A priest by the name of Wes Seeliger was shopping for a motorcycle. The Harley-Davidson salesperson bragged ‘this machine will go from 0 to 150 in 20 seconds. It will hug the road at 150 km/h. It will outrun anything on wheels. What do you do for a living, sir.’ ‘I’m a priest’ Seeliger said. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Worshipper Or Worrier

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 2, 2008

The bow that is always bent will soon break. People are intensely worried today. To avoid worry, we must have the proper focus, and focus comes through worship. Time to sit back and let Him do what He pleases. Let Him be in the driver’s seat and you’ll ex

Opening Illustration: In her book, Celebrate Joy! Velma Seawell Daniels gives a striking new meaning to this familiar phrase. She tells of interviewing a man who had made a trip to Alaska to visit people who live above the Arctic Circle. "Never ask an Eskimo how old he is," the man said. "If you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Re:fuel Series

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Feb 4, 2008

Sermon 2 of 3 in a series. Once we have correct focus and Jesus is our focus. Now we need to be re:fueled for the assignment. I put gas in my tank but after the car has been driven so far it needs re:fueled. That is the way it is in our Christian walk

re: Sermon Series Part 2 re:Fuel Let’s Review- Jan 2008 Pastor cast a vision for this church. Date with Destiny a year of New Beginnings Last week we started our Re: Sermon series and we looked at re:Focusing We learned that our spiritual vision /focus was blurred Psalm 6:7 NLT We were taught ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rich Towards God Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 30, 2023

These four small attitudes will do as we begin to think about how to apply the Truth of what Jesus shares with us in Luke 12 and as we apply verse 31. Seeking His Kingdom should be first for us. Jesus should be our focus. Our relationship with God should be our focus.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Rich Towards God LUKE 12:13-31 #justJesus INTRODUCTION 1… Urban Legends of Theology (Wittmer) Quote, page 138 Kristian and I get together for lunch each week and we use a book to discuss. The current book we are reading is called “Urban Legends of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rejection Of Truth Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 10, 2001

In the story of Satan in the Garden we see the beginning of Relativistic Morality and the absurdity it now has reaped upon our society

OPEN: A famous preacher once joked from the pulpit: “In English they teach us that 2 negatives make a positive statement (i.e = "there’s no way I’m not going to go"). So the way I figure it, if I know I’m lying, and God knows I’m lying – I gotta be telling the truth.” APPLY: That strikes us as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ