Sermons on Fixed Focus:

Supernatural Calmness In Storms

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 2, 2025

Supernatural calmness is the divine ability to remain peaceful and confident in God regardless of external circumstances.

SUPERNATURAL CALMNESS IN STORMS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 4:35-41 "And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm." Supporting Texts: Psalm 46:1-3; John 14:27; Isaiah 26:3; Philippians 4:6-7; 2 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Mental Maxtix

Contributed by Paul Newell on Jun 23, 2003

The MATRIX is not just a movie it’s a tool! Long before MATRIX the movie, there was matrix the tool, a sort of a shovel-hoe-in-one. A matrix is also a mathematical design, a system of columns and rows that relate to each other. It doesn’t matter which

The Mental Matrix A Message On Dealing With Our Mind Presented by Pastor Paul Newell June 22, 2003 The MATRIX is not just a movie it’s a tool! Long before MATRIX the movie, there was matrix the tool, a sort of a shovel-hoe-in-one. A matrix is also a mathematical design, a system of columns ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-15, Philippians 4:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Run Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 1, 2021

Our Marathon ends only at our death. Till then we need to run without hesitance and fear. We will face all kinds of encumbrances in life but throw off the run with the same pace and win the race.

Theme: Run, Text: Hebrews 12:1-3 Dearly beloved in Christ. Today, we will have mediation from Hebrews 12:1-3 under the theme, RUN. I would like to leave three thoughts, such as, Run the Race, Run to Jesus, and Run without weary. An old priest died and arrived at the Gates of Heaven. Next to him ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Solus Christus | Christ Alone

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Oct 4, 2017

For October 2017, as we approach the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation, we are doing a sermon series on the "solas": Sola Gratia, Sola Fide, and Sola Scriptura; and 2 others added, Soli Deo Gloria, and Solus Christus. This is the first of the series.

We’re beginning a new sermon series for the month of October, as we finally lead up to the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. It’s a series called SOLA! Sola is the Latin word for “alone” or “only.” It’s where we get the word “solo,” where ONLY one person is singing or performing or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Stumbling Blocks To The Cross Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 9, 2016

On their way to Jerusalem and the cross, Jesus has three encounters that become teaching opportunities on stumbling blocks to following Him and embracing the cross

Stumbling Blocks Luke 9:57-62 According to the UPI news, the Metropolitan Insurance Company received some unusual explanations for accidents from its automobile policyholders. The following are just few: “An invisible car came out of nowhere, struck my car, and vanished.” “The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Methodist

The Secret To Being Strong

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 22, 2022

Look at me! I am eighty-five years old and am just as strong today as I was when Moses sent me out. I am still strong enough for war or for anything else. Those are the words of Caleb, the man of God. Let's learn the secret of His strength.

We read in Joshua 14:10-11, “But now, look. It has been forty-five years since the LORD said that to Moses. That was when Israel was going through the desert, and the LORD, as he promised, has kept me alive ever since. Look at me! I am eighty-five years old and am just as strong today as I was when ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:10, Joshua 14:11

Denomination: Other

Let Us Not Become Weary

Contributed by Mike Sanders on Dec 21, 2013

Do not become weary boy see yourself as God sees you!

Galatians 6:9 (NIV) 9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 (AMP) 9 And let us not lose heart and grow weary and faint in acting nobly and doing right, for in due time and at the appointed season we shall reap, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Opposition From Within Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

What to do when we face oppositon from the people who should be helping us.

Intro: Variation on a skit from The Ideas Library: Drama, Skits, and Sketches 3 (Working Parts, 97-99) The last few weeks we have been looking at opposition that we face in our lives. We talked about verbal ridicule and discouragement two weeks ago and growing opposition last week. Both weeks we ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3 Ways To Put The Fire Back Into Worship

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 1, 2013

Sometimes our worship assemblies can be dull. But by turning to Psalm 84 we can learn how to put the fire back into our public worship.

Sometimes a congregation’s public worship can just be downright cold and lifeless. Therefore, in an attempt to revive their dead services, many churches change worship styles, or songs books, or preachers. While these changes may perhaps bring life back into a dead service, they are temporary ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: *other

The Terror Of Temptations

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Temptation- To be enticed, incited or attracted to do something wrong or a forbidden thing 1.

Temptation- To be enticed, incited or attracted to do something wrong or a forbidden thing 1. Where Do Temptations Come From - Each person is enticed by his own lusts.(James 4:1-4) 2. God may give Satan permission to tempt some of us like in the case of Job. (Job 1:12) 3. Satan may tempt ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time Year C- Mote And Beam

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 27, 2025

We get impatient with others who represent aspects of ourselves that we have pushed away

Doctor Jesus is like an ophthalmologist and a psychologist in our Gospel today. He is speaking about projection. We get impatient with others who represent aspects of ourselves that we have pushed away.1 We are aware of all the mitigating factors that go into our own mistakes but not those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:39-45

Denomination: Catholic

The Greatest Runner Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021

Jesus came into this world, not just to start a race to reach the goal of providing salvation from sin, but to finish that race and make it to the cross where he would pay the price for man’s redemption.

In 1968, the country of Tanzania selected John Stephen Akhwari to represent it in the Mexico City Olympics. Along the racecourse for the marathon, Akhwari stumbled and fell, severely injuring both his knee and ankle. By 7 p.m., a runner from Ethiopia had won the race, and all the other ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Lies We Believe About Sin Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

Jesus taught that sin is a condition of the heart and not just our actions. We have been trained by the world to think differently.

Lies We Believe…About Sin 1. Introduction a. I have people do all the time is ask me “is such and such a sin?” i. I always have to take a deep breath after hearing that question. ii. My answer will be similar to going into a restaurant without prices on the menu. If you have to ask…you can’t afford ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:23

Denomination: Baptist

Finishing Well Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 8, 2008

What it takes to finish the journey of life well

The Journey of life Finishing Well 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Hebrews 12:1-3 How is it that we can finish the Journey of Life well? Finishing well requires Fighting the Good Fight (2 Timothy 4:7a; Hebrews 12:1b) Finishing well requires Finishing your work (2 Timothy 4:7b) Finishing well requires ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Riches Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016

Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal

Introduction A. When the wealthy businessman choked on a fish bone at a restaurant, he was fortunate that a doctor was seated at a nearby table. Springing up, the doctor skillfully removed the bone and saved the man's life. As soon as the fellow had calmed himself and could talk again, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist