Sermons on Ethical Focus:

David And Goliath PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

To encourage us to focus on God's faithfulness and protection, and face our challenges with courage and trust in Him, just like David did with Goliath.

Good morning, family! I'm excited today to dive into one of the most dramatic and inspiring stories in the Bible — the story of David and Goliath from 1 Samuel 17:31-37. It's a story that teaches us about God's faithfulness, about having the courage to step up, and about God's amazing protection ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:31-37

Topics: Willingness

Heavenly Conscious PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Encourage believers to resist the temptations of this world and instead focus on God's promises, living with an awareness of heaven and preparing for our eternal life with Him.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we are going to delve into a topic that is as relevant today as it was when the Apostle John first penned his letters - living with a heavenly conscious, the world's allurements vs. god's promises, and preparing for our eternal place. Elisabeth Elliot once wrote, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Topics: Final Day

Some Things Must Be Retained PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 20, 2023

Encourages believers to focus on heavenly matters, find joy in Christ, and live lives hidden with Him, seeking wisdom from God's Word.

Good morning, dear friends. It's always a delight to gather together in this sacred space, where we can lift our hearts in worship and open our minds to the wisdom of God's Word. We're here today, not because we are perfect, but because we are in pursuit of the One who is. We're here today, not ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Topics: Release

The Wait Is Over PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023

This sermon explores faith, duty, and focus through the examples of Simeon and Anna, encouraging believers to remain steadfast in their faith despite life's challenges.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ, and welcome to our time of worship and reflection. We are gathered here, not as strangers or mere spectators, but as a family, united by a common faith and a shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today we will be turning our attention to a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-38

Topics: Faithfulness

Going The Distance PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 14, 2024

This sermon encourages Christians to persevere in faith, pursue spiritual growth, and exercise patience, keeping their focus on Jesus amidst life's distractions and challenges.

Good morning, beloved congregation. It is a joy to see you all gathered here today, eager to hear the Word of God and to grow in your faith. The Lord has a message for us today, a message of perseverance, pursuit, and patience. These are not merely words, but they are the very essence of our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Topics: Christian Race

Being Renewed (Graduation Sunday) Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jun 5, 2021

We think home is a place of renewal. We think we can go home and rest. And we can, but only if our focus is right. Home won’t renew us, won’t build us up, unless the focus of our home is on the One who raises us into a new kingdom, a new reality.

Main: If you’re looking for snapshots of well-adjusted and happy parent-child relationships from the ancient world, the Bible probably shouldn’t be on your short list of sources. Consider even Jesus’ family, for example. The New Testament preserves evidence suggesting that Jesus’ relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:21

Denomination: United Methodist

Reflections

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 25, 2020

We can have a tendency to focus a lot on our image. Whether it's how we look, how we come across or how we're perceived. And to some degree we should it seriously but we can focus too much on our physical image and not enough on our spiritual image.

REFLECTIONS We can have a tendency to focus a lot on our image. Whether it's how we look, how we come across or how we're perceived by others, our image is something we take seriously. And in part, that's a good thing. We should be concerned with how we come across and that people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Samuel 9:6-13, 2 Samuel 4:4, John 9:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul’s Ministry In Berea And Athens Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 15, 2024

Paul's continued journey gives us two things to focus on: We must be sure that our own hearts are right and that we’ve chosen Christ, and we must be sure that we have told everyone that we know about Him! This is our calling as the Church, and where we must focus today.

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 26 Paul’s Ministry in Berea and Athens Acts 17:10-34 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, anticipated the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:10-34, Exodus 20:3-5, Nehemiah 9:6, Isaiah 55:6, John 5:22-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Plus One Equals Infinity Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 14, 2002

Dramatic monologue, done as if I were Daniel, reporting on his three friends in the fiery furnace. Focus on spiritual identity in a power-hungry world.

(Singing) “When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie, His grace, all-sufficient, shall be thy supply. The flame shall not hurt thee, He only designs thy dross to consume and thy gold to refine.” Whew! Does it seem hot in here to you? Does it feel as though the very fires of hell are about ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Night Visits

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 17, 2002

Sermon for Black History Month, incorporating the poetry of recently deceased African poet and statesman Leopold Senghor; focus on imprisonment, liberation, empowerment, and forgiveness.

It was night. Nothing else need be said. That short and simple phrase says it all. It was night. It was night when they visited my bedroom, when I was a child of six, to tell me that my mother would not be coming home for a long time. The stress of giving birth to my brother had been too much; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-11, Psalm 8:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Worship Themes

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Apr 30, 2002

Themes developed in worship psalms tend to focus on who God is, on what He has done, and on the wonder of His love for His people.

WORSHIP THEMES PSALMS 99–106 “Praise the LORD! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His love endures forever” (Ps. 106:1). Themes developed in worship psalms tend to focus on who God is, on what He has done, and on the wonder of His love for His people. Overview Israel worshiped the LORD as ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Deepening Your Roots Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003

It’s important to not just focus on our conversion—we’re called to demonstrate our commitment on a daily basis by going deeper with God.

Deepening Your Roots During our “Building for the Future” emphasis, I prepared a five-minute sermon on a cassette tape to help explain the key ingredients of our campaign. I received a lot of very positive feedback. Most of the accolades I received had more to do with the length than with the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Free From The Past Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003

As we focus on those things that are eternal, and put on the new self, we will experience freedom from those things that have shackled us in the past.

Breaking Free from the Past In an old Candid Camera episode, an actor is on a busy sidewalk and begins looking at the ground. He walks around a bit and continues to look down. People are passing by him and a few give him strange looks. After a couple minutes, he decides to get down on his hands ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11, Colossians 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Your View Of God

Contributed by Danny Rogers on Sep 23, 2006

Your view of God is the most important view you have, and to the extent your view of God is distorted… to that extent your life is out of focus.

Intro: Before Beth and I married, I had to do my own laundry. My technique of washing clothes was just like almost every other single male in the history of the U.S. – Everything in one load if possible. Blue jeans were washed with dress shirts, white socks, underwear, and everything else. In fact, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Parenting: A Call To Real Youth Ministry Series

Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 16, 2004

Today, as we continue our Home Improvement sermon series, I want to focus on the topic of Parenting and I want to help raise the bar.

Stormie Omartian has written books called, The Power of a Praying Parent, The Power of a Praying Wife & The Power of a Praying Husband. In the Power of a Praying Parent she opens the book sounding like Dickens — "It’s the best of jobs. It’s the most difficult of jobs. It can bring you the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ