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Don't Be Surprised Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

based on 14 ratings

| 6,801 views

5th in the series "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thessalonians." Focus is on Being Ready for the Lord’s Return.

1 Thes. 5:1-11 Having a baby—Not surprised. Been preparing for awhile—vitamins, books, nursery, bag packed. Even though we didn’t know the day nor the hour, we knew the day was coming and we were living our lives looking forward to that day. In our Scripture this morning, we are instructed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Blow It Now! Series

Contributed by Clarence Moore on May 27, 2006

based on 31 ratings

| 12,067 views

Don’t allow the enemy to cause you to loose focus now! - Your victory is just around the corner.

2006 Overflow Series: Preaching from the book of Joshua Don’t Blow it now! On last week we witnessed the miraculous deliverance of a former prostitute and her whole family from the destruction of a city called Jericho. When the 6th chapter opens we find ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Investing In The Next Generation

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006

based on 13 ratings

| 24,468 views

This sermon focuses on getting God’s People, the Church, to focus on living and sharing our faith with the next generation.

Investing Ourselves in the Next Generation Psalm 78:1-8 Intro.: A. Have you ever thought about the fact that the only time in your life that you are pleased about getting older is when you were a kid? - Less than 12; you are so excited about aging that you think in fractions. I am 8 and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8

Denomination: Adventist

One Audience Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 22, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 3,458 views

We live out oneness by keeping our focus on God (an apologetic for our blended style of worship).

ONE AUDIENCE: LIVING THE UNITY WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN John 4.24 S: Unity C: Worship Th: Living the Unity We Have Been Given Pr: WE LIVE OUT ONENESS BY KEEPING OUR FOCUS ON GOD. ?: How? How do we focus on God? KW: Elements TS: Based on our understanding of John 4.24, we will review three elements ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Baptist

Be Boastful

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 23, 2004

based on 41 ratings

| 13,238 views

This sermon underscores the need for believers to focus their lives totally on God b/c He is the only reason to boast.

“BE BOASTFUL!” Jer. 9:23-24 INTRO – 2 young boys got into a bragging match about their fathers. “My daddy is stronger than your daddy.” “Well, my daddy can run faster than your daddy.” “Well, my daddy can beat your daddy up.” “So what, my mama can beat my daddy up!” (illus. from sermon by ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Are You On God's List?

Contributed by Charles Holt on Jul 30, 2005

based on 115 ratings

| 28,431 views

This sermon is evangelistic in its focus urging listeners to make certain that their name is inscribed in the Lamb’s Book of Life.

Charles W. Holt Community of Grace Church Vinton, LA Email: cholt@gt.rr.com ARE YOU ON GOD’S LIST? Scripture Text: Revelation 20:12-15. Supplemented with Luke 10:17-20; Daniel 12:1; Exodus 32:31-33a; Philippians 4:3; Revelation 3:5, 13:8, 17:8. INTRODUCTION: You may not be aware that God has a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:12-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Cause For Contemplation

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 2,886 views

In these days of chaos and confusion, Christians need to focus their minds on one encouraging and inevitable truth--The Return of Christ.

CAUSE FOR CONTEMPLATION Text: Matt.16: 27; Acts 1: 8-11; James 5: 8 Intro: The passages that we have just read all have one basic theme: JESUS IS COMING AGAIN. We Baptists would readily agree that we believe Jesus is going to come again someday, sometime, or one of these days. But folks, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Things That Don't Fade Away Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Feb 5, 2004

based on 55 ratings

| 8,950 views

Focus on the "incorruptible" things brings a good perspective to life when life just takes your breath away.

SEVEN THINGS THAT DON’T FADE AWAY 3rd part of “Grasping a full life” message series 20For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, 21because, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Focusing Your God-Given Dream Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 25, 2005

based on 46 ratings

| 14,377 views

Five outlooks to help adjust the focus of your vision. Fourth and final sermon in the series, "Dreaming Big for God."

"Dwight had one goal when he arrived as a teenager in Chicago - to accumulate a fortune of $100,000. Working night and day, he threw himself into his quest. Dwight also ran a Sunday school program at his church because he was primarily interested in the prestige that came from racking up big ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 16, 2004

based on 38 ratings

| 5,819 views

This message was written for our annual church ministry fair with a focus on using the gifts that God has given to us.

The Importance of Spiritual Gifts Matthew 25:14-30 Ministry Fair Devotional August 15, 2004 Gift Illustration Christ has given you a great gift (14-15) 14 "Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. 15 To one he gave five talents ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Difficulties In Prayer Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 7, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 8,111 views

why do we encounter difficulties in prayer - sin, disobedience, wrong relationships, wrong motives, loss of focus

DIFFICULTIES IN PRAYER Isn’t it amazing the excuses you can find not to do something. I am constantly amazed at my ability to find reasons why I should not do administration. Or why it would be better not to go running and just to read a book. But what is not so amazing is how easily reasons not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-22

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Seeking God First Series

Contributed by Deontaye Ford on Nov 23, 2002

based on 47 ratings

| 15,394 views

This sermon is short but simple. Its main focus is to let people know that they should seek God first in everything.

In order to keep things real with God, you must first be real with your self by knowing that with God, all things are possible but without him you can have nothing. People often say that God does not supply their needs when what they really mean is that he does not give them everything they want. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, John 18:4, Acts 2:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hardships For Heaven's Sake Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 27, 2003

based on 39 ratings

| 7,994 views

Need strength to face difficulty as a Christian? Paul supplies us with purpose and focus in this fourth chapter of 2 Corinthians.

Chapter 4 of 2 Corinthians finishes what he starts in chapter 3 and begins what he discusses in chapter 5. The chapter and verse divisions of your Bible were not put in there by God. In fact, Stephen Langton first divided the Bible into chapters in 1228. The Old Testament was first divided by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeing God Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 18, 2009

based on 4 ratings

| 6,018 views

God’s servants need to focus on God’s activity rather than the negativity of God’s people.

1) And Yahweh proceeded to speak to Moses, “Go, ascend from this place, you and the people you caused to ascend from the land of Egypt toward the land which I promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, saying, ‘To your seed, I will give it 2) And I shall send a messenger (angel) before your presence ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-23

Denomination: *other

What Makes A Disciple Of Jesus? Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2011

based on 4 ratings

| 8,145 views

Second of two-part series laying down our focus for 2011 - this message describing what marks a disciple.

What Marks a Disciple of Jesus? Various Scriptures January 2, 2011 Introduction This is one of those messages that would make my preaching teachers shiver in their boots and deny they had anything to do with me. Why? Well, because it won’t have the correct “form” that they all ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27

Denomination: Wesleyan

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