Sermons on Focus On The Good:

The Secret Of Being Content In Every Situation

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 7, 2004

It all comes down to two questions - where is your focus? And where is your trust?

Philippians 4:10-14 THE SECRET OF BEING CONTENT IN ANY AND EVERY SITUATION One day, a financial planner was preparing to meet with a new client, and as he reviewed this client’s paperwork, he became very concerned. The client came in, and the financial planner said, “Well, I’ve been reviewing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Knowing God

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 16, 2006

A five minute Children’s talk for inclusion in a service with a focus on ’knowing God better’

John and Sally- Knowing God Let me tell you a story about two children- John and Sally - sally was 11 - John was 12 - Not from the same family- but were good friends (most of the time!) As with all of us- what people thought of Sally mattered a lot to her - took great care about how she ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Christmasproblems Into Christmas Peace Series

Contributed by Todd Vossen on Dec 6, 2013

To lead people from the focus of Problems in our lives into the Joy of Peace in Jesus Chrst

Turning Problems into Peace- Christmas- Todd Vossen Text: Matthew 1:18–25 (KJV 1900) Introduction Good Morning… I am glad that you are here as we enter our 2nd week of December and as we draw ever closer to Christmas Day! Now, I have to ask: Who has finished their Christmas Shopping? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Cultivate Love Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 2, 2009

We are all called to continually "Cultivate" the Fruit of the Spirit. Here we focus on Love.

Cultivate the Fruit of the Spirit Love Galatians 5:16-25 A few months ago, we as a church went through a series titled “Doing Church as a Team”. Towards the end of the series, we took a small “side step” and spoke about making sure that we were developing the Fruit of the Spirit in our own lives ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Foursquare

Thankful For What? Series

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Jun 12, 2016

Let's focus on what we have instead of what we want- and be thankful for it.

Introduction A. David's Great Song of Thanksgiving. (1) He encourages himself to give thanks for daily. (2) He reminds himself of the many benefits God has given him. B. The Pilgrims Remembered God's Benefits. (1) They arrived November11, 1620, on the rock coast of Cape Cod. (2) They came ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mastering My Mouth: Part I Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jul 24, 2007

First part of this message focus’ on words that wound (from Proverbs) and the need for a changed heart.

We are continuing in our series through the book of Proverbs to seek God’s wisdom for everyday living. When I began going through Proverbs and categorizing different proverbs into various topics. The one topic which kept coming up again and again was the tongue or the mouth. There are more ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:18

Denomination: Methodist

Loving Those You'd Rather Hate Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 11, 2009

Focus is on 8 Relational Remedies, especially relinquishing our desire for revenge over to God.

Loving Those You’d Rather Hate Romans 12:15-21 Rev. Brian Bill 10/11/09 During one of our wars a military unit hired a local boy to cook and clean for them. Being a bunch of jokesters, they quickly took advantage of the boy’s seeming naiveté. They smeared Vaseline on the stove handles so it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Stress-Powered Prayer - Philippians 4:5b-6a Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 16, 2022

There is good anxiety and bad anxiety. Eliminate the bad kind, and make good use of hte good kind.

Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:5-6

2 Corinthians Series: Smooches, The End Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 22, 2025

Let’s focus our time on the last four verses of 2 Corinthians 13.

2 CORINTHIANS SERIES SMOOCHES, THE END 2 CORINTHIANS 13:1-14 2corandmore PERSON FROM CONGREGATION READS 2 CORINTHIANS 13:1-14 (ESV) This is the third time I am coming to you. Every charge must be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. 2 I warned those who sinned before and all the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Inherit Eternal Life

Contributed by Jedidiah Jedidiah on Jul 18, 2025

Our sermon will focus on inheritance of eternal life as written in Luke 10:25-37.

How To Inherit Eternal Life In this article, our sermon will focus on inheritance of eternal life as written in Luke 10:25-37. It is a straightforward two requirements how to inherit eternal life – love God and neighbor, but somehow complicated process in the sense that it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

By Their Fruits, You Shall Know Them Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 23, 2025

The phrase "by their fruits, you shall know them" refers to the observable actions, behaviors, and character of an individual.

"By their fruits, you shall know them" (Matthew 7:20) is a well-known biblical phrase spoken by Jesus Christ during His Sermon on the Mount. These words emphasize the importance of discerning true followers of Christ from false ones. In this sermon, we will explore into the biblical ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Some Worshipped-- Some Didn't!

Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 11, 2008

an analysis of the responses proclaimed during the triumphant entry of Christ into Jerusalem. A focus on REAL worship.

John 12:12-19 This morning’s text deals with what we often call the “Triumphant” entry. It was primarily “triumphant” because of the people’s response, though, not because Christ entered the city in a triumphant fashion. Instead, Jesus came into the city in a humble and symbolic gesture of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Forgotten Savior

Contributed by Ed Wrather on Dec 17, 2004

The focus on worldly things during the Christmas season has hidden the true reason for the season.

THE FORGOTTEN SAVIOR SW11.28.04am Psalm 106:13-31 INTRO: Friday was the first shopping day after Thanksgiving and is know as “Black Friday”. 1. I’ll confess that I did go shopping yesterday in one store, a book store. (1. It was crowded but I was able to buy a bargain - If you bought two ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 106:13-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Wedding At Cana

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Sep 10, 2023

Like all scripture, there are many lessons in this text. I want to focus on just three.

The Wedding in Cana John 2:1-10 1 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there; 2 and both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to Him, “They have no wine.” 4 ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-10

From Saving And Managing To Redeeming Time

Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Nov 15, 2000

We tend to focus on saving and managing time, but God calls us to redeem time.

FROM SAVING AND MANAGING TO REDEEMING TIME In a lifetime the average North American will spend: Six months sitting at stoplights Eight months opening junk mail One year looking for misplaced objects 2 years unsuccessfully returning phone calls 5 years waiting in line 6 years eating 21 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16, Philippians 4:5

Denomination: Methodist