Sermons on Ethical Focus:

The Domino Effect - Truths That Trigger Series

Contributed by Rob Willis on Mar 8, 2006

Focus on truths that trigger God’s working in our lives when we believe and obey them.

Focusing on Truth – a Study in Ephesians Lesson Seven: “The Domino Effect” Subtitle: Truths that Trigger God’s Work Ephesians 1:15-20 Note: As I preached this message, I used dominos in the following ways: 1) I had the ushers hand one to every adult and teen in the service. 2) I illustrated what I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 73. A Psalm Of Envy Series

Contributed by George Barton on May 9, 2006

An expositorty approach to Psalm 73, showing Christians often get their life out of focus and envy others.

PSALM 73 A PSALM OF ENVY REVISED MAY 09, 2006 This morning I want to speak about one of my favorite psalms. It is a psalm written by a man who, for a time, was envious of the wicked, whose life was temporarily out of focus; who wrestled with his envy, and got his life back in focus. It ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Reverent Submission

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 20, 2006

Obedience to the will of God following in the example of Christ Jesus should be the focus of every faithful Christian’s life.

Hebrews 5: 1 – 10 Reverent Submission Intro: Houdini, the great magician and escape artist was a master at escaping from handcuffs, strait jackets and even jail. The story is told of a small jail in the British Isles from which Houdini could not escape. He worked at the cell door for more than ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Crowd's Attitude

Contributed by George Blount Jr. on Apr 6, 2004

This sermon focus on the attitude of the crowd while Jesus is entering Jerusalem. There are five attitudes to watch out for.

Greater White Rock Baptist Church Palm Sunday—The attitude of the crowd Luke 19:28-40 April 4, 2004 Please note that I have recieved some additional information from sermons on sermoncentral How many of you have ever been to a parade that had different things in it from bands, to floats, to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Talents Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Mar 10, 2003

The sermon focues on the proper management of resources in a person’s life. It was delivered in a seeker church, but is believer targeted.

The Parable of the Talents Dr. Marty Baker / Matthew 25:14-30/ March 9, 2003 www.stevenscreek.net America is fascinated with talented people. This is evident by the fact that 25 million people watched the 45th Annual Grammy Awards two weeks ago, and an estimated 40 million viewers will tune-in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Hisstory - Contagious Christianity Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 26, 2004

The Cross is a central focus of Christ’s story. But why? Why did Jesus need to die on the cross?

VIDEO – Session 7 – “Putting It All Together” (up thru the phrase “There’s No Middle Ground”) OPEN: Richard Bandler tells one story about visiting a mental institution and dealing with a man who insisted he was Jesus Christ - not metaphorically, not in spirit, but in the flesh. One day Bandler ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Trickster Gets Tricked"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 23, 2002

Like Jacob, we must keep our focus on Jesus not the obstacles which get in our way.

Genesis 29:15-28 Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 “The Trickster Gets Tricked” By Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA In our Old Testament Lesson for this morning: Jacob the trickster gets tricked. Jacob had literally ruined and wrecked his life. He had ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:15-28, Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: United Methodist

What's Next

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 21, 2002

This sermon was preached in honor of graduates. This sermon takes a look at what our focus in life should be.

Sunday Morning, May 19, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Honoring Of Graduates SLIDE 1 WHAT’S NEXT? Ecclesiastes 4:13-5:7 Introduction: 1. On this day that we have honored our graduates, I want to ask a question that may be on the minds of these graduates and others here this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"The Hands Of Christ: Mighty, Yet Humble.” (Mk. 14:32-36; John 18:2-12) Series

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 2, 2002

We focus on the hands of Christ, the mystery of his divinity, yet humanity and humility as he suffers for us.

One of the most complicated pieces of machinery in the world is the human hand. Take a look at your hand for a moment. We take it for granted because it’s there every day, it usually does the things that we want it to do. Your hand is one of the most delicate, yet complex parts of your body. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:2-12, Mark 14:32-36

Denomination: Lutheran

The Palace: A Place Of Injustice Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

This morning our focus is on how Pilate kept trying to slam the door shut but was unable to do so.

A couple weeks ago I stopped at a gas station on my way to make a hospital visit. As usual my mind was focused on a number of things, and I wasn’t paying attention to the howling hurricane whipping through the flat lands of Illinois. As I got out of the car, the wind pulled the door out of my hand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Marriage Of Strength

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 21, 2005

This message was used as part of a service involving the renewal of wedding vows. The focus is on the reponsibilities of the husband and the wife in a marriage.

A MARRIAGE OF STRENGTH EPHESIANS 5:21-31 Several years ago, the Saturday Evening Post published an article entitled “The Seven Ages of the Married Cold.” It revealed the reaction of a husband to his wife’s colds during their first seven years of marriage. It went something like this: ü The first ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Prepared? Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Dec 16, 2005

Prepare is our focus in this second week of Advent. Preparing ourselves for His second coming is very important.

Are You Prepared? Pastor Glenn Newton 12-11-05 MT 25:1 "At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish and five were wise. 3 The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Knowing God #1: One Thing Series

Contributed by N A on Jul 13, 2007

What is the one thing - the most important thing - that we should focus on in our lives? Knowing God.

ONE THING - KNOWING GOD: FOR FUN – CHILDREN’S PRAYERS: (Actual prayers children have prayed to God) • Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much. Debbie, 7 • Dear God: Who did you make smarter? Boys or girls? My sister and I want to know. Jimmy, 6 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: *other

May I Have Your Attention Please

Contributed by Lacy Scott on Mar 7, 2010

Distractions are causing us to lose focus of our mission. God wants to have our full attention.

May I Have Your Attention Please Jonah 1:1-4 & Jonah 3:1-3 Brothers and sisters I am sure a lot of you have been in places where you have heard a voice come over the intercom; or in perhaps in a crowd that said, “May I have your attention please”. Usually, no matter what you are doing, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Focused Life Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 1, 2008

in our journey in life it is easy to get distracted and become out of the way. We nee a focus life.

TOPIC: A FOCUSED LIFE Text: Colossians 3:1-4 “1 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational