Sermons on Fixed Focus:

Love And Truth - The Dynamic Duo! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 1, 2025

Today we are going to focus – maybe refocus on Love – John was called the apostle of Love and He knew love and truth had to be linked together to be able to live in a world which distorted both love and truth! The two are a dynamic duo!

Love and Truth – The Dynamic Duo! Scriptures Texts: John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His One and only son that whoever believes in Him will have eternal life.” Loving someone God’s way always requires an Action! 1 John 3:16: “This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 John 3:16, 1 John 2:15, 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trusting God’s Plan: Healing And Guidance For A New Year Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 19, 2024

As we prepare to bid farewell to one year and welcome another, we are reminded that God is at work in all seasons of our lives. Our focus is on trusting God for healing, wholeness, and direction as we move from one season to the next.

Trusting God’s Plan: Healing and Guidance for a New Year Introduction: As we prepare to bid farewell to one year and welcome another, we are reminded that God is at work in all seasons of our lives. The transitions we experience, whether joyful or challenging, are opportunities to reflect on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12, Proverbs 3:6, Lamentations 3:22-23, Psalm 103:2-3, Romans 12:1, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 40:31, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anxiety Is A Downer

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 14, 2016

Last week I shared Prov. 12:25, "An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up." As I focused on the later part of the verse last week, today I want to focus on the beginning part of the verse. So, let's look at the subject of anxiety.

ANXIETY IS A DOWNER INTRODUCTION: Last week I shared Prov. 12:25, "An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up." in regards to shining our light. Light warms and so therefore a kind word warms a person's heart. As I focused on the later part of the verse last week, today I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What About Faith And Good Works? (Part 1)

Contributed by Tony Miano on Apr 2, 2001

This morning our focus is going to be on verses 14-17, in chapter two. In this section of the passage we find an assumption (v.14), an analogy (vv. 15-16), and an application (v.17). Included is a historical looks at the relationship between James and Paul.

What About Faith and Good Works? An Answer to the believer James 2:14-17 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church April 1, 2001 Introduction: We’ve spent the last couple of weeks tackling an issue that many people, present company excluded of course, would like to avoid. We ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-17

Denomination: *other

An Involved Community Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 13, 2001

If we live by the Spirit, it wil change how we live as part of the community of God’s people. We’ll care for one another, care for God’s ministers, never weary in doing good, and keep our focus clear.

Since we live by the Spirit, let us also be guided by the Spirit. That’s Paul’s summary statement at the end of ch 5. We’ve spent all this time talking about how our salvation comes through the grace of God alone, how it’s faith alone that’s needed for us to be right with God, how nothing we can do ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

His Resurrection Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

The Resurrection is either one of the most wicked, heartless, vicious hoaxes ever or it is the most fantastic fact of history. As Paul said in 1 Corinthians 5:17, “If Christ has not been raised, your faith is worthless.” This message will focus on three

The Case For Christ: His Resurrection Rev. Brian Bill 4/15/01 I have a confession to make this morning -- I am an Information Junkie. I read two newspapers a day, listen to talk radio, and often pop in a teaching tape when I’m driving. At the office I read my Bible, memos, mail, e-mail, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:17, Matthew 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

God The Glorious

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Apr 30, 2002

“Be exalted, O God, above the heavens, and let Your glory be over all the earth” (Ps. 108:5). Book V begins here. The first six psalms focus on the glories of who God is and what He has done.

GOD THE GLORIOUS PSALMS 107–112 “Be exalted, O God, above the heavens, and let Your glory be over all the earth” (Ps. 108:5). Book V begins here. The first six psalms focus on the glories of who God is and what He has done. Overview Six psalms lead us to praise the LORD as God of Rescue (Ps. 107), ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Talks A Walk While Peter Takes A Dive Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 3, 2003

6th of 10 Jesus Stories. This was preached by Steve Higgs. In the journey that Mary and Joseph took to Bethlehem they conquered their fear and learned to live by faith. Peter was called to do the same. He boldly began the walk but he lost his focus an

In the journey that Mary and Joseph took to Bethlehem they conquered their fear and learned to live by faith. Peter was called to do the same. He boldly began the walk but he lost his focus and began to be afraid. Fear is our constant companion in life but it doesn’t have to be our master. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Would Et See

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Dec 4, 2002

We have many symbol and methods that we use to celebrate Christmas. Where did the originate? This sermon attempts to look at Christmas throught the eye of someone who doesn’t know what it is and show us the Christ has to be the focus of Christmas

What Would ET See? Luke 2:8, John 3:16-18 I. This morning I am going to re-write a movie. Let’s suppose that you were a character in the movie ET. Do you remember that one? A. The movie about the ugly but lovable space alien that strayed too far from the ship and got left ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

7 Lights Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 27, 2002

The seven lights of Christmas all focus their beam of light onto the true meaning of Christmas. These beacons of light illuminate Jesus “The Light of the World”- The Messiah born to die so that we could live! Born to die to create and intimate relationshi

The Seven lights of Christmas! Thesis: The seven lights of Christmas all focus their beam of light onto the true meaning of Christmas. These beacons of light illuminate Jesus “The Light of the World”- The Messiah born to die so that we could live! Born to die to create and intimate relationship ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7, Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

People Of Vision Series

Contributed by John Baggett on Nov 6, 2005

Understanding that God uses people of vison. They are found in a lot of places but most of all we can look to the Bible and see. Abraham - PIONEER of vison. David PLATEAU PUSHER of vision. Paul had PEOPLE as the FOCUS of vision. Part 2 In the Back to the

People of Vision Prov 29:18 This is part two of a series called BACK TO THE FUTURE but it is fine as a stand alone sermon also. I want to speak to you this morning about people of vision. We find them in many places. We find them in community organizations. We find them in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

Moses (Pt. I): The Wound, The Will, & The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 26, 2006

Our focus in this series is the good we can learn. As God is involved in our lives we can learn from others¡¦ experiences¡Xboth the struggles and the successes. - Biblical calling to ¡§remember.¡¨ - Our lives are part of a timeless, ongoing work of an u

I want to begin with story a S.S. teacher shared¡K Asked her class of five-year-olds where God lives, and got a variety of answers. One little girl said, ¡§God lives in heaven.¡¨ Another said: ¡§God lives in church.¡¨ She was surprised, however, when little Johnny said, ¡§God lives in our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Solomon, A Man Who Grew To Hate Life

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 20, 2004

As we approach the book of Ecclesiastes, we get a profound glimpse into the later years of the life of Solomon, King of Israel, and gifted by God with intelligence far beyond his contemporaries. Yet, as Solomon aged, his focus changed, he was drawn away

KING SOLOMON A Man Who Grew To Hate Life Ecclesiastes 2 INTRODUCTION: As we approach the book of Ecclesiastes, we get a profound glimpse into the later years of the life of Solomon, King of Israel, and gifted by God with intelligence far beyond his contemporaries. Yet, as Solomon aged, his focus ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Cross Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 4, 2009

Jesus exposed the darkness in the hearts of men, but rather than stepping into the light, they decided to snuff out the Light. Summary of the last 24 hours of Jesus’ life w/ focus on 7 sayings on the cross. Link inc. to audio/video, PowerPoint.

Cross Matthew 26 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Cross.html Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus The Jewish leaders had become very hostile toward Jesus and His supposed authority, so they took counsel to kill Him. Matthew 26:1-4 1 And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-75

Denomination: Baptist

Deal Or No Deal: The Choice Is Yours - It's Not My Testimony

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 28, 2008

Today, I want to focus on one unique perspective when talking about one’s testimony -- I want you to think of your testimony as a GIFT, A GIFT you can give certain people in life as a gift that keeps on giving.

Deal or No Deal, The Choice is Yours It’s Not My Testimony, It’s His! Four weeks ago, we began a new sermon series entitled Deal or No Deal? The Choice is Yours! I wanted to talk about making the choice to obey God and not waver from His ideal for your life in the following areas of your life: ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30

Denomination: Baptist