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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Losing Sight Of The Goal

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 29, 2021
     | 2,102 views

    Life often has some hard hits and bad hurts. We must not allow obstacles to cause us to lose sight of the goals before us.

    FOCUS ON JESUS NOT THE STORM… THIS HURRICANE SHALL PASS… OBSTACLES ARE WHAT YOU SEE WHEN YOU LOSE SIGHT OF THE GOAL… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I LOVE WISE STATEMENTS. The French have a motto: WRITE HURT AND INJURIES IN THE SAND AND WRITE LOVE AND KINDNESS IN MARBLE. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Brad King avatar

    "am I Truly Jesus Focused"

    Contributed by Brad King on Dec 28, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,336 views

    It is easy to assert that it is all about Jesus. Sometimes we believe that our focus is sincerely upon the person and work of Christ. But, is it? John the Baptist was Jesus focused, but when are we? Matthew 3:1-17 provides five moments when we are Jesus focused.

    1. We are focusing on Jesus when we call people to repentance. Mt. 3:1-2; Mt. 4:17 2. We are focusing on Jesus when we clarify his identity. Mt. 3:3; Is. 40:3; Mt. 16:13 3. We are focusing on Jesus when we complete our God given tasks. Mt. 3:4-6 4. We are focusing on Jesus when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    You Might Need To Learn How To Rest In God Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 7, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,055 views

    Jesus tells us in the New Testament in Matthew 11:28 (NIV) 28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. And some of us, although God has promised us rest, are not resting

    Introduction When Anne and I were much younger, we use to fly a lot. And I was always amazed as I looked about the plane’s cabin at the number of people who could sleep while the plane was in the air. No matter how much I tried to go to sleep on a plane, I just couldn’t. Anne could, I couldn’t. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gibeonite’s Scam - Scam Alert!

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 5, 2021
     | 3,948 views

    The success of Joshua's army hit a speed bump in the road after meeting their tricky neighbors. After this incident the rest of the way was smooth sailing. This is a scam alert!

    Joshua 9:3-14 Jos 9:3 And when the inhabitants of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done unto Jericho and to Ai, 4 They did work wilily, and went and made as if they had been ambassadors, and took old sacks upon their asses, and wine bottles, old, and rent, and bound up; 5 And old shoes and clouted ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Reaching The Right Goals Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 24, 2025
     | 216 views

    Was there a time you made a goal that resulted in the opposite of what you wanted? What if you knew the truths about focused living that would help you recognize and rid yourself of negative distractions. Get ready to learn from Paul’s examples of pursuing Godly goals!

    Reaching the Right Goals Philippians 3:12-16 We continue this morning with our annual church theme, Living a Holy and Wholesome Life. The theme is taken from 1 Thessalonians 5:23: May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Daring To Commit Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 4, 2025
     | 299 views

    As believers in Jesus we must be committed to exalting, embracing, equipping and extending

    DARING TO COMMIT When was the last time to went to an all you can eat buffet? It is funny to watch people in line. They stand in front of the salad area they and think, I really don’t want to fill up my plate; there might be something better later on. Then they go down a little bit further to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Nothing Else Matters Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 19, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 478 views

    Based on Philippians 3:1-11 - Urges hearers to realize that Christ is all that matters.

    “NOTHING ELSE MATTERS” Philippians 3:1-11 FBCF – 5/18/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Put you on the spot: How many of you make Scripture memory a regular part of your spiritual practice? Discipline of scripture memory so important. Psalm 119:11 – “I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Your Enemies-Pray For Them & Lead Them To The Truth Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,479 views

    Jesus shows the Christian’s High calling in 1) The New Love Ethic Declared and 2) The New Love Ethic Explained

    The Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams has triggered a storm of controversy this week by suggesting that Britain should adopt some aspects of Islam’s tough Shariah law into its legal system. He called the establishment of some kind of Islamic Sharia law in Britain inevitable. He sees ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Focus On The Finish Line -- Wait Vs Worry Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 85 ratings
     | 8,639 views

    2 CONTRASTING RESPONSES TO THE PROSPERITY OF THE WICKED: PEACEFULLY PERSEVERE VS. FRANTICALLY FRET

    BIG IDEA: 2 CONTRASTING RESPONSES TO THE PROSPERITY OF THE WICKED: PEACEFULLY PERSEVERE VS. FRANTICALLY FRET Or put more simply: WAIT VS. WORRY INTRODUCTION: The middle of a race is no time to stop running and evaluate where you stand! THE APPARENT PROSPERITY OF THE WICKED SHOULD NEVER DISTRACT ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    Psalms 23 - Keepng Life In Proper Focus

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 20, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,880 views

    Psalms 23 is excellent Psalm to keep the setbacks and uncertainties of life in proper focus.

    Psalms 23 Text: Ps. 23 A. "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want." Verse 1 1. My Shepherd- Read John 10:11-14 2. Not Want- Literally, 2637 çÈñÅø [chacer /khaw•sare/] v. I shall not lack, decrease abate B. "He maketh me to lie down in green pastures, Verse 2 1. To lie ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Paul's Focus: Not His Rights But What Is Right Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 8, 2014
     | 6,070 views

    This is the 1st in a 3part series from 1 Cor 9: Paul's Focus: What made Paul such a great servant of God was his LASER focus on what God desired &called him to do! Our focus must be like Paul's so that we too can serve God where He has called us to serve

    Sermon Brief Date Written: July 05, 2014 Date Preached: July 06, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Paul's FOCUS: A 3 Sermon Series in 1 Cor 9 Sermon Title: Paul’s Rights vs What is Right Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18 [ESV] TEXT: Essence of the Text: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Focus - Active Works Not Empty Behavior Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 30, 2014
     | 6,759 views

    Paul's focus was not only on him knowing what was right and that winning souls was paramount for the believer, but Paul's knew with our actions and service to Christ we cannot just 'go thru the motions' but it must be focused and disciplined!

    ermon Brief Date Written: July 25, 2014 Date Preached: July 27, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Paul’s FOCUS – Active Works not Empty Behavior Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 [NLT] 24Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Stophel avatar

    How To Tell If Your Life Is Out Of Focus

    Contributed by James Stophel on May 20, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,767 views

    What is our purpose? To Worship the King of all Kings! But do we really know how to worship Him? Five areas that every Christian needs to be committed to focusing on.

    How To Tell If Your Life Is Out Of Focus Isaiah 45:22 “Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else” Opening: The story is told of a pastor of a large church who had a dream one night that really opened his eyes. He dreamed that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Taylor avatar

    Standing In The Freedom Of The Gospel: Maintaining Our Focus

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014
     | 3,213 views

    Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Maintaining our Focus

    Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Maintaining our Focus Galatians 3:1-9 As a pastor there are so many needs and so many good things that can be done. It is easy to get distracted and lose focus on the most important things. The church in America is easily distracted that the main thing God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Randy Stephenson avatar

    Yeshua Changed The Focus From Regulations To Relationships

    Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Aug 30, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,421 views

    The purpose of a tzitzit for a Jew is to remind of a relationship offer by God. The purpose of keeping a journal for a Christian is to remind a Christian of a relationship offer by God.

    Grace to you and peace, from Him who is, and was, and who is to come. Yeshua Hamashia (Jesus Christ) came as the anointed of Adonai (Lord and Master), El Elyon (The Most High God), El Olam (The Everlasting God), El Shaddai (Lord God Amighty), Elohim (God), Ha Shem, Jehovah Jireh (The Lord Will ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist