Sermons on Focused Faith:

The Proclamation Of The Church

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

We live in a time where the proclamation of the Word of God is on a decline in our pulpits. As a Church we need to present and stand on the Word of God and proclaim it boldly to a lost and dark world.

THE PROCLAMATION OF THE CHURCH ACTS 2:1-24 THERE ARE MANY THINGS THAT WE FOCUS ON WHEN IT COMES TO THIS PARTICULAR PASSAGE. SOMETIMES THE MAIN THEME FOR THE PASSAGE IS LOST IN OUR ATTEMPT TO PUSH OUR THEOLOGICAL AGENDA. WE NEED TO REMEMBER THAT THE MAIN THEMES OF THIS PASSAGE ARE THE COMING OF ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

How To Avoid The Offense

Contributed by Andre King on Sep 15, 2015

In John 3 Jesus is speaking to Nicodemus, a religious man, about religion yet Jesus doesn't offend Israel's teacher with His superior knowledge. How can we imitate Jesus in this. How can I avoid offending and taking offense?

IT SEEMS THAT THE OLDER I GET, THE MORE I AM OFFENDED. I’M OFFENDED BY A LOT OF THE MUSIC I HEAR ON THE RADIO. I’’M OFFENDED BY MANY OF THE THINGS I SEE ON TELEVISION AND IN THE MEDIA. I’M OFFENDED BY BUMPER STICERS. BY TEE SHIRTS. BY THE TITLES OF BOOKS. I’M ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Curses Of The Woman

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 15, 2015

To show that the pain, suffering in pregnancy and childbearing and the submission of wife to the husband is part of the curse of the woman who led Adam to sin as well.

I. EXORDIUM: Are we still under the curse? Not anymore because of the cross of CHRIST Galatians 3:13 (Amplified Bible) Christ purchased our freedom [redeeming us] from the curse (doom) of the Law [and its condemnation] by [Himself] becoming a curse for us, for it is written [in the Scriptures], ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Cast Of Characters (Shepherds) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 18, 2012

The story of Christmas is wrapped around people... real life people. This four-sermon-series looks closely at this special cast of characters in an attempt to find our stories in theirs. Alliterated and expository, with PowerPoint available.

Christmas: Cast of Characters (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/16/2012 I’ve said many times that everyone needs a place to belong, and that’s especially true during the holidays. So whether this is your first Christmas season with us or your fifty first, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Christian Church

The Mystery Of Pain And Suffering

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 20, 2012

Christians have a problem with suffering that non-Christians don’t have. Christianity proclaims that God is love and that He loves the whole world. But, if this is true, why does He permit undeserved suffering?

May 1, 2003 Title: The Mystery of Pain and Suffering Text: “And Jesus answered and said to them, “Do you suppose that these Galileans were worse sinners than all other Galileans, because they suffered such things?” Scripture Reading: Luke 13:1-5 Some people see no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Night Life Began

Contributed by Bret Bone on Dec 24, 2012

Most of us here have heard this story read time and time again. I believe it should be shared with our friends and families all over the world. But as I have read thru this passage the past few weeks…God brought several things to my attention… First…th

Video… Social Network Christmas Slide #1 Welcome…Coffee Please stand… with me as we read from…Luke 2:1-20 “ In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration when Quirinius was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

The Apostle Peter Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014

Peter also called Simon; Simon Peter's father's name was John sometimes referred to as Jonas or Jonah. -- We know nothing more about his parents. ~Simon was a very common name. There are at least seven Simons in the Gospel accounts.

#8~ THE APOSTLE PETER 1-25-14 The New Testament gives a more complete picture of Peter than of any other disciple, with the exception of Paul. ~Peter also called Simon; Simon Peter's father's name was John sometimes referred to as Jonas or Jonah. -- We know ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

I Have Come To Bring A Sword Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 2, 2014

Jesus said that He did not come to earth to bring peace but a sword! If that's true, how can He be the Prince of Peace we celebrate at Christmas time? Does He really intend to divide families or bring reconciliation?

Review of what we’ve covered so far this Lenten season: Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God Jesus came to bring life Jesus came to fulfill the law and the prophets Today we'll be taking a look at another of the statements Jesus made about why He came to earth. Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-39

Denomination: Nazarene

Pentecost: The Glory Is Back

Contributed by David Ferguson on Apr 3, 2014

The glory of God, which was manifested among Moses and the Israelites and in the person of Jesus, now rests inside you and me.

I. Reminders of His glory “When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a noise like a violent rushing wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. And there appeared to them tongues as of fire distributing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-3

Denomination: *other

The Cross, The Crook & The Crown Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 6, 2014

A trilogy of sermons based on Psalms 22-24

"THE CROSS, THE CROOK & THE CROWN" Pt. 2 - The Shepard's Crook Psalms 23:1 Psalm 23:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

89. The Love Of The Father Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 18, 2018

It is the love of the Father that has initiated this whole process of creating a holy people within whom He can come and dwell

89. IN GOD'S IMAGE - THE LOVE OF THE FATHER This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Ephesians 1:5, Ecclesiastes 3:11, John 17:20-26, 1 Corinthians 13:12, 2 Corinthians 5:19, 1 John 4:7-8, 1 John 3:1, 1 Timothy 2:3-4, Luke 19:10, Romans 5:8, Romans 8:38-39, John 10:38, 2 Corinthians 13:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Who Do You Say That I Am? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 19, 2018

Who do You Say Jesus Is? this Is a very Personal Question. The question Is not who you think Jesus is, or what the world tells you who Jesus is, but rather who is He to you. Only God can reveal the true Jesus to you. Has He been revealed to you?

Jesus asked a very deep question in today’s reading. He asked: “Who do you say that I am? That question is more relevant today than it ever was before. For many people, they see Jesus as a “Get out of Hell Free card.” They know all about Jesus, they know the Sunday School answers, they have the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Product Of God's Love-5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 27, 2018

5 of 5. The apostle Paul explained that the Ephesian Christians were saved because God loves. Salvation is available because God loves. But what are the products of such love? The Product of God’s Love is...

The PRODUCT OF GOD's LOVE[In The Aftermath of Mercy]-V—Ephesians 2:1-10 Attention: God offers THE cure for all man’s ills by means of His(God’s) salvation! Need: God’s people wrestle with life & death on a daily basis. But what is the result of such occasion? What happens in our hearts when ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Throw It All Away Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 15, 2020

Like Israel in Paul’s day, America needs to return to God.

DON’T THROW IT ALL AWAY Text: Rom. 9:1-5 Introduction 1. Illustration: President Abraham Lincoln, in a National Proclamation of Prayer and Repentance in 1863 wrote, “We have forgotten God. We have forgotten the gracious hand which preserved us in peace and multiplied and enriched and strengthened ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Awakening In The Storm

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Sep 26, 2020

Rise up and awaken your soul in need of the gospel. Let your spirit not fall asleep. Let the church be awake in the spirit, and let your friends and family be awake in the spirit.

Awakening in the Storm Then I said, I have been cast out of your sight; yet I will look again toward your holy temple. - Jonah 2:4 Dear Brothers, & Christ, today let us meditate some lessons from the story of Jonah. He received a word from the Lord to go to the great city of Nineveh to warn ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:4, Matthew 25:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational