Sermons on Fixed Focus:

What’s Your Focus?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 11, 2021

We all know what sins are, but let me focus for a moment on those hindrances. Hindrances (Weights) are those things that may not be sins, but still keep you from living a life totally surrendered to God.

What’s Your Focus? Hebrews 12:1-2NKJV We all know what sins are, but let me focus for a moment on those hindrances. Hindrances (Weights) are those things that may not be sins, but still keep you from living a life totally surrendered to God. Imagine you are at a track meet, and they’re lining up ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, Hebrews 11:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jerusalem- Change Your Focus Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 13, 2024

This is the 45th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#45] JERUSALEM- CHANGE YOUR FOCUS Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about the most mentioned City in the Bible- Jerusalem. Matthew 23:37 I have noticed that people will listen to whoever sounds good. They decide who they are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37, Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Man

Contributed by John Mccormack on Apr 4, 2016

COUNCEL OF THE HEART

THE HEART OF A MAN OBSERVATION: PROVERBS IS A COLLECTION OF WISE SAYINGS AND PRACTICAL PRINCIPLES THAT POINT TO A WELL-MANAGED LIFE. THE BOOK IS SOMETIMES CALLED “COMPRESSED EXPERIENCE”. MOST OF THE PROVERBS WERE PINNED BY KING SOLOMON. INTERPRETATION: PROVERBS 20: 5 (NKJV) COUNSEL ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:5

Denomination: Baptist

Your Heart Is The “matter”! Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 18, 2015

PROPOSITION: Since Christ is the Great Physician; your depraved heart can be surgically repaired by Him.

Your Heart is the “Matter”! Jeremiah 31 PROPOSITION: Since Christ is the Great Physician; your depraved heart can be surgically repaired by Him. I. What is wrong with your heart? A. Sin has been ingrained into your heart! 1. You have an inward propensity to pursue idols. 2. You ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:33-34

Denomination: Baptist

(What To Do When All Hell Break Loose In Your Life)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 28, 2017

AND A LOT OF TIMES WE FIND OURSELVES USING THE WORD HELL LOOSELY A LOT OF TIMES WHEN IT'S HOT OUTSIDE SOME OF US FIND OURSELVES SAYING IT'S HOT AS HELL

Job 1:1 (KJV) There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil. Job 1:13-19 (KJV) And there was a day when his sons and his daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother's house: [14] And ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Reflective Mirrors

Contributed by John Mccormack on May 22, 2015

MAN LOOKS OUTWARD, GOD LOOKS INWARD!

REFLECTIVE MIRRORS OBSERVATION: EXODUS DESCRIBES GOD’S RESCUE OF HIS PEOPLE, THE ISRAELITES, OUT OF EGYPTIAN BONDAGE. HE MADE AN AGREEMENT WITH ISRAEL NAMED THE TEN COMMANDMENTS AT MOUNT SINAI. THESE COMMANDMENTS WERE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF GOD’S LAW. GOD DEMANDED ANIMAL SACRIFICES ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 38:8

Denomination: Baptist

Look Unto Jesus And Live

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 4, 2025

This message calls believers to fix their eyes on Jesus as the source of salvation, strength, direction, and eternal life, regardless of life’s distractions and challenges.

LOOK UNTO JESUS AND LIVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:2, Numbers 21:8-9 Key Verse: “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, Numbers 21:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Jesus Fixation Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 12, 2002

"Fix your thoughts on Jesus" the writer of Hebrews tells us. Why? The answer is powerful and life changing.

OPEN: The NCAA college basketball competition begins this week, so I thought we might start our sermon today with a bit of trivia. Do you know who the world’s best basketball free throw shooter is? (various people in the congregation took guesses). I guess it wasn’t a fair question to begin ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Recognize Jesus in our everyday lives, stay focused on Him amidst distractions, and live in obedience to Him, as illustrated by the story of young Jesus in the temple.

Good morning, family! Today, we're going to delve deep into the book of Luke. Now, you might be familiar with this particular passage – it's where the young Jesus stays behind in the temple, amazing the teachers with His understanding, while Joseph and Mary search for Him anxiously. C.S. Lewis once ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-50

Topics: Focus, Jesus

Staying Steady In The Storm SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

The wind always blows around us. The mighty storm comes sooner or later. We have no choice or control over when the storm comes, so how do we keep our focus?

Today, we will explore the beloved narrative of Peter walking on water found in Matthew 14:22-33. This story holds valuable lessons on the importance of maintaining focus in our lives. Just as in various aspects of our daily activities, focus plays a critical role in our faith. Without focus, our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Topics: Faith, Focus

The Only Real Fix For Our Lifelong Craving

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 26, 2023

We are looking for true wealth, true relationship, true joy

Sixth Day of the Christmas Octave 2023 “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If any one loves the world, love for the Father is not in him.” St. John, writing in his old age to the communities of Asia Minor he feels responsible for, is trying to help younger Christians, and their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-40, Psalm 96:7-10, 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Catholic

Focus On Destiny: Leaving The Past Behind SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

To reach our destiny, we must keep our minds focused on where we are going, not where we have been.

Introduction: As we journey through life, it is crucial to maintain a focused mind on our ultimate destination. Just like the Israelites in the wilderness, we must resist the temptation to dwell on past comforts and instead keep our eyes fixed on the future. In order to reach our destiny, we need ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-3

Topics: God The Father, Destiny, Focus

Lord, Draw Me Closer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2025

True peace and purpose come from drawing near to God, letting go of distractions, and seeking His presence above all else in our daily lives.

Friends, some weeks feel like a treadmill stuck on high speed. Our calendars crowd us, our phones buzz at us, and our souls sigh within us. We try to keep up appearances while our insides ache for an anchor. Have you felt that slow leak of peace, that subtle drift of the heart when worries and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, Matthew 6:33

Topics: Focus, Distraction

Family Feuds - Pt. 4 - The Fixed Fight Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 15, 2017

Unfortunately, Family Feuds don’t only occur on a game show...they are a reality.

Family Feuds Pt. 4 - The Fixed Fight I. Introduction At odds. At each other’s throats. Fights. Family Feuds. Good TV. Terrible life. When Family Feuds slip over into real life they are very seldom laughing matters. Family Feuds create life long limps and open wounds. Wrong words, looks, actions ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:27-34, Genesis 27:32-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Was Baptized By... Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 11, 2017

Division is one of the worst things we can bring to church.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Here we are again, today we are going to examine another one of the great complaints we find in the pages of the Bible. • I have always been intrigued by those who for various reasons, feel they are not good enough to be I a church. • I mean when you read the book of 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ