Sermons on Fixed Focus:

Hostile Desires - James 4:1-3 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 3, 2021

If you struggle with anger or are having conflicts with people, this is an important message for you. It shows how good desires become hostile desires and how to fix the problem.

James 4:1 What causes wars and battles among you? Don’t they come from your desires that wage war within you? 2 You covet something but don’t get it – you murder. And you envy, but you cannot have [what you want] - you battle and war. You do not have, because you do not ask. 3 When you ask, you do ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-3

The Next Super Bowl

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 12, 2018

This week we will look at two pieces of Paul's instruction for Timothy's focus.

Text: 1 Tim 4:6-10, Title: The Next Super Bowl, Date/Place: WHBC, 5/27/18, AM A. Opening illustration: Peyton Manning’s training for football: “I called him the piranha,” Arians said in a statement released by the Cardinals. “I could never get him enough information, whether it was about the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Leaks

Contributed by Anoop Samuel on Dec 17, 2022

A spiritual leak is a term that describes the loss of spiritual vitality and connection with God that can occur when we blame Him for our problems. It is like a hole in our spiritual armor that allows the enemy to infiltrate and attack us.

Spiritual Leaks The Lord said to Job, “Do you still want to argue with the almighty? You are God’s critic, but do you have the answers?” Job 40:1-2 Ever had a leaky faucet? If so, you may be aware that ignoring even a small leak can prove costly. When it comes to experiencing God’s peace, there’s ...read more

Scripture: Job 40:1-2, Genesis 3:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Run With Endurance Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 4, 2022

Run the race of faith with endurance. Don’t get tangled up. Keep it up. Remember that there is a great cloud of witnesses that surround us. Fix your eyes on Jesus. This is the key to your endurance.

We know Thomas Edison as a creative genius and inventor of the light bulb, motion camera and phonograph. When he was a small child, he had a hearing problem and a note came home from his teacher, withdrawal this boy from school because he is too stupid. His mother taught him at home. As an adult ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"From Power Plan To Paper Weights"

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on May 1, 2007

This sermon should compel Christians to live and maintain a healthy spiritual life. We must realize that spiritual health is a way of life not a quick fix.

Subject: Spiritual Health Scripture: Hebrews 10.19-25 Sermon: “From Power Plan to Paper Weights” Scope: This sermon should compel Christians to live and maintain a healthy spiritual life. Summary: We must realize that spiritual health is a way of life not a quick fix. Segue: Let’s look at ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Reason To Hope Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jul 17, 2008

It seems the more we go on in our walk, the more we seem to drag down and not remain energized in the Christian life. Hope fixes this.

Reason to Hope Griffith Baptist Church – 7/20/08 A.M. Service Text: Romans 8:23-25 Key verse: Romans 8:23 - And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Preeminence Of Jesus Sermon

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 14, 2013

Man’s greatest problem is sin—a problem that can never be fixed by a philosopher or a religious teacher. Sinners need a Saviour.

The Preeminence of Jesus sermon 07/2013 There’s something about that name ….some even name their child Jesus…but, when they do it just doesn’t seem right …. David said in Psalm 8 O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Behind The Ten Commandments

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 28, 2018

Can politics, science, or education fix our world? What if everyone kept the Ten Commandments? Is it even possible for a nation to keep the Ten Commandments?

Prelude Can politics, science, or education fix our world? What if everyone kept the Ten Commandments? Is it even possible for a nation to keep the Ten Commandments? Purpose: What are the Ten Commandments for? Plan: Let’s look at Exodus 20 and the purpose of the Ten Commandments. 1) No Other ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Have To Eat

Contributed by Jay Robison on May 13, 2010

The disciples were struck by the fact that Jesus was not hungry. He reminded them that his focus in life was serving his heavenly father. We must have the same focus.

What Do You Have to Eat? Jay Robison JOHN 4:31-38 Do you like to Eat? Of course we all do I’ve had Some memorable meals.. Vol Nat'l Pk Hawaii lodge dessert Hilo berries only grow there at Jenny's Diner Lou. Greasy spoon, get Sweet Daddy platter 1.25 lbs of Hamburger, with fries, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

Disciple Or Desensitised (Wrong Has Become Right) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 4, 2023

I have come to the conclusion that in this supposedly enlightened and entitled world we live in there are many worrying and alarming trends in both society and the church.

I’ve been thinking about how the world has changed over the last half a century. Specifically, the changes I have witnessed in both spiritual, moral and secular thinking. I have come to the conclusion that in this supposedly enlightened and entitled world we live in there are many worrying and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19, Genesis 3:1, Genesis 3:4-5, Genesis 3:6, Isaiah 5:20, 1 Corinthians 5:9-13, Ephesians 4:21-24, 1 Peter 1:3-5, Philippians 4:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are Your Priorities Out-Of-Whack?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 20, 2007

When we focus on listening to Jesus, our priorities will be in proper order.

Title: Are Your Priorities Out-of-Whack? Text: Luke 10:38-42 Thesis: When we focus on listening to Jesus, our priorities will be in proper order. Introduction I don’t know if this is a true story or not, but I suspect it is true, in that it was printed in a book by Steve Farrar titled, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Builds His Body 12 Ways Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 31, 2007

Are you looking for short term fixes to your life or long term solutions? Are you looking for a leader to get you out of a jam or a savior to bring you into peace?

Years ago there was an ad campaign by a certain maker of bread: "Wonder, it builds a body 12 ways" or something like that. I sort of pictured this incredibly wonder-ful food that after you ate it you turned into Superman or something. In reality it was bread made of white flour. The problem with ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God's Truth About The Gospel Series

Contributed by Danny Rogers on Oct 18, 2006

Expository intro to Colossians with a strong focus on God’s grace.

Intro: “The seductive allure of the counterfeit has confounded men throughout the ages. Homer, in his mythological tale The Odyssey personified the perils of deception in the story of the Sirens – mythological ½ women, ½ bird creatures who lived on an island in the Mediterranean Sea. Their ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Away From The Manger Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 13, 2000

Focus on Christ as coming in the Cradle, the Cross and the Crown.

Away From the Manger Rev. Brian Bill 12/26/99 Now that Christmas is over, maybe people will start being nicer to each other again. About a week ago, I was at a store and a lady told me that I was ignorant. I almost agreed with her and then decided to ask her what she meant. She glared at me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

Judging Others

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

Focus on your shortcomings instead of the faults of others

Judging Others Matthew 7:1-6 I. Judging is a condemnation A. It has finality - Your long term thoughts on a person are developed in the first 30 seconds of contact. B. Judging places your values upon a person - You are imperfect also C. God will treat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational