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  • Alan Tison avatar

    A Right Focus Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,564 views

    We may not have a perfect Christmas, but we can have a right Christmas when we focus on Jesus, this is #1 in a four part series - "I’m dreaming of a right christmas"

    Introduction: The Christmas pageant at FIRST CHURCH was always a highlight of the holidays for the members of the church. The director took great pains to make sure everything was perfect for the performance. Lines were memorized, costumes were created and everything was just right for the annual ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    The Focus Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,258 views

    Examining what the biblical concern of the church must be

    The question to be asked: "What should we, as the church, be concerned about?" Examples of a faulty focus: 1. Seats Occupied (numbers attending) 2. Status Quo (just maintain) 3. Self Satisfaction ("My way or the highway") The Biblical focus is found in the Great Commandment: Focus must be placed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Harvey avatar

    Eternal Focus Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,500 views

    In order to fully follow the plan of God for our lives, we sometimes have to change our focus.

    “Eternal Focus” April 6, 2008 Me: Sometimes we have to learn to see things in a different way. * Fed EX Logo We need to see beyond the obvious to the deeper level. You: Do you see things from a God perspective or from your perspective? God: Today we are going to look at an instance in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sunflower Focus

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,163 views

    A close look at the difference between a relationship with God and religion.

    SUNFLOWER INTRO The Sunflower is probably the most amazing flowers God created. They literally follow the sun. No I don’t know about you, but one the most amazing things I have seen is a field of sunflowers. Watching one follow the sun through is cute. Watching hundreds in absolute unison follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Change Of Focus

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on May 11, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,642 views

    This sermon compares Mary and Martha and what their main focus was on the day Jesus visited in their home.

    Title: Change of Focus Text: Luke 10:38-42 Date: 5/11/08 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist church Introduction: Change! We’ve been hearing that word quite a bit lately? Barak Obama has made change the major theme of his Presidential campaign. He wants to change the way our Government ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Problem Of Focus

    Contributed by George Bannister on May 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,750 views

    This message deals with the tendency for believers to develop the wrong focus in life.

    Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4 ETS: Paul encourages the Hebrew believers to keep focused on Christ. ESS: It is of vital importance that believers keep the proper focus in life. OSS: Christians will repent of having an improper focus in their lives; and commit to refocusing on Christ. PQ: What do the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim White avatar

    Focus On Hope Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Feb 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,825 views

    The people who heard Jesus teach relied on a lot of things, but only hope would show them the way.

    Focus on Hope John 7:25-31 • There was confusion and beliefs around Jesus. • Whether we find confusion or belief depends upon what we focus on. I. The Hysteria (25) • They heard him teach. They heard the rumors. • They were confused. What He was saying was Messiah-like. • Yet, the rulers who sought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    A Loss Of Focus

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 6, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,233 views

    A message explaining why Martha felt sorry for herself, got angry at her sister, and why she questioned Jesus as to whether He cared for her or not.

    How would you feel if your car only started once out of every two or three tries, would you consider it to be a good car? What if the mailman only came to your house a couple times a week, would you consider him to be reliable? What if the electricity only worked occasionally when you flipped the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Focus On Jesus Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 17, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 16,245 views

    We are to direct people’s attention to Jesus. We have faith in the Person of Jesus, not faith in ’faith’ or our efforts. The more you know Him, the stronger your faith.

    It is not an everyday affair that you see a miracle. These men just did and they were shocked. • The people stared at Peter and John as if they were the ones who made this man walked (v.12). • Peter directed the people’s attention to JESUS. He did not explain much about the miracle. Acts 3:16 By ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Timothy Darling avatar

    Focus On The Kingdom

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,210 views

    The preaching of the good news of the kingdom was multi-faceted. It included mercy on people’s earthly needs, but it did not settle there. The real focus is the good news of the Kingdom of God.

    Focus on the Kingdom Luke 4:42-44 Jesus has been doing a lot of ministry. Think about a quick outline of what He has done in Capernaum. • He has been teaching in synagogues • He has been driving out demons • He has been healing the sick We like to think that people were moved by His compassion ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Troy Richards avatar

    A Churchy Focus

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,959 views

    A message promoting evangelism and invitation

    Elements of this sermon were taken from K. Edward Skidmore’s sermon "Evangelism 2 Tell A Friend" found here on Sermoncentral (http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=88617) A CHURCHY FOCUS -I took all my sciences in high school, and one of the things we learned were the Laws of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Chip Monck avatar

    Coming Into Focus Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,488 views

    Launch sermon in a series through the book of Nehemiah exploring the pursuit of God’s vision for our lives. Sermon addresses the birthing of vision, and the connection of concern to vision.

    (Visual Aids - Placed a large pile of rocks on the stage, simulating wall rubble. Picked up rocks, and dropped them during message illustration of the rocks of life.) What a great time of year! This is by far my favorite time of year in Central Kentucky. I love the cooler temperatures. I love ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • James Powell avatar

    Focus On Prayer

    Contributed by James Powell on Dec 24, 2006
     | 2,169 views

    The Way to Pray.

    The focus this month of March is prayer. Prayer is something which most Christians do without even thinking. We normally go through a routine of how we pray and we speak supposedly to God and if we aren’t careful it becomes a rut and a drag to pray, due to it being a repetition. I want you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    The Focus Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jan 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,269 views

    Part one of a series on worship. I begin with the focus of worship which is on God and how the enemy tries to take our focus off God.

    Title: The focus of worship Introduction This month we are doing a 4 part series on worship 1.The focus of worship 2.The foundation of worship 3.The features of worship 4.The fruit of worship Today is Part 1 – The focus of worship I’d like to begin with the Definition of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Focus On The Weak

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010
     | 2,823 views

    Jesdus view of children, and weakness in general, was incredibly counter-culture. But it is what He calls us to.

    Passage: Matthew 19:13-15 Intro: We live in a world of tactics, of processes, of gimmicks and approaches and “how to’s” 1. how to lose weight, how to get rich, to be successful, how to be happy 2. it’s no surprise, because as people we are more interested in results ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free