Sermons on Ethical Focus:

The Focus Of A True Faith

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 4, 2009

The focus of a true faith is centered in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

THE FOCUS OF A TRUE FAITH—Colossians 2:16-23 Proposition: The focus of a true faith is centered in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to put all their focus on Jesus Christ and to turn aside to other false teachings. INTRODUCTION: Here’s a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Focus On What Is Ahead

Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Sep 8, 2010

A sermon on how a Christian can concentrate walking towards the direction God has set for us.

“Focus on What is Ahead” Heb. 12:1-2 (God’s Word) Since we are surrounded by so many examples of faith, we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially sin that distracts us. We must run the race that lies ahead of us and never give up. 2 We must focus on Jesus, the source and goal of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keeping Your Focus

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 24, 2010

As we get ready to start a new year, we need to make sure we have our focus in the right place!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We are getting ready to begin a new year in just a few days. I do not know how your 2010 has been, but good bad or somewhere in between, 2011 is around the corner. • I know from the perspective of FCC, 2010 was an awesome year. • There were so many positive things that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Focus The Cross

Contributed by Neil Stich on Aug 3, 2012

The power of Christ's forgiveness is found in His suffering on the Cross. Even as those around Him were mocking Him, He was still filled with compassion for them. Are we any different than those who stood at the foot of the Cross and mocked Jesus? Hi

Our focus the cross Matthew 27: 38 – 43 I’m a people watcher. When traveling, a layover at the Airport is not a point of misery---but an opportunity to observe the differences in people--- the way they look, the way they dress, their fashion statements--- Parents dealing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:38-43

Denomination: Baptist

Have The Correct Focus

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 13, 2011

To have a singular focus and an ’in view’ priority is to follow Christ in truth, with your testimony, and with your trust.

Have the Correct Focus Matthew 10:26-31 * Karl Wallenda was the patriarch of the Great Flying Wallendas. Their tightrope walking & aerialists feats amazed huge crowds for years. In his book “Why leaders can’t lead”, Warren Bennis writes; “I was struck with Karl’s capacity for concentration on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Focus Of A Successful Church

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jan 11, 2014

To really succeed as a church, we must focus on God’s standards. First, we focus on one message. Second, we must focus on one ministry. Finally, we must focus on one mission.

I read about a guy who saw a building with a signboard “Church on a grill.” He got so curious that entered the building and, lo and behold, it was a steakhouse. He ordered premium steak and, in fairness, it was delicious. But he could not help but ask the waiter why the place is called ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Fearless Focus

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Sep 1, 2010

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

Life Out Of Focus

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 18, 2018

A life being lived for self has no true happiness. Correct Focus means 1). looking at what I DO HAVE, 2). being a blessing and serving others, and 3). looking forward to heavenly rewards from God.

LIFE OUT OF FOCUS Ps. 103:2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR Sometimes it’s hard to find out what’s wrong. 1. After giving a woman a full medical examination, the doctor explained his prescription as he wrote it out. 2. “Take the GREEN pill with a glass of water when you get up. Take the BLUE pill with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:2, Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keep Your Focus

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 26, 2019

The wind always blows around us. The mighty storm comes sooner or later. We have no choice or control over when the storm comes, so how do we keep our focus?

TITLE: KEEP YOUR FOCUS SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 14:22-33 Of all the narratives in the NT, I know of none more beloved than this narrative of Peter walking on water in this powerful text. No doubt you have heard it before, and our children know it by heart, but somehow, we never grow tired of it. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Unbroken Focus

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Nov 21, 2019

As he followed Prophet Elijah, Elisha had every cause to be distracted. But he kept going. Elisha maintained an unbroken focus and he received the supernatural.

THE POWER OF UNBROKEN FOCUS "9 And so it was, when they had crossed over, that Elijah said to Elisha, “Ask! What may I do for you, before I am taken away from you?” Elisha said, “Please let a double portion of your spirit be upon me.” 10 So he said, “You have asked a hard thing. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:9-14, Proverbs 4:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focus On Your Priority

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 11, 2014

Could it be said —without praise it is impossible to enter into fullness of joy?

A search on the internet gives some search terms for necessary things • Necessary clothing • Necessary things for newborn baby • Necessary things for hostel • Necessary things for college • Necessary things for a new home • Necessary things for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Judas, Wrong Focus Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 5, 2018

Judas shows what can happen when our focus in wrong for life.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • The heart, it is a funny thing it is at times a complicated thing. • The heart is what drives us, it pumps the blood through our body that gives us life. • From a symbolic standpoint, the heart is the seat of our emotions. • When we speak of someone who perseveres through ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Having The Right Focus

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 31, 2017

To live pleasing to the Lord one must have the right focus or priorities in one's daily walk. Christ must be that priority. He alone must be our focus.

Having The Right Focus in the New Year Matthew 6:24-34 As we face the end of one year and the start of a new year, it would be good to evaluate what our desires are for the coming year. What are the priorities that we have or will establish for ourselves in this coming year? E.M. Gray spent ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

Focus On What's Ahead Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 27, 2016

Focus on Jesus and his promise of heaven.

Where is your focus when you ride a bike? Do you focus on what’s behind you? No. Do you focus on what’s to your right or left? Not unless you’re crossing an intersection, and even then you just glance to the sides before moving forward. So do you focus on the pavement directly in ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Focus On What Counts Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2017

The major threat facing the church is False Teaching. So Paul encourages Timothy to concentrate on what matters most.

Sermon by Rev George Hemmings I wonder what you think the greatest threat facing the church is? Secularism and the push to privatize religion? The rise of militant atheism that’s always ready to attack Christianity? Perhaps it’s young people with their lack of respect? Or old people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-21

Denomination: Anglican