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How To Accomplish A Big Hard Scary Job Lesson 11 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024

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Size up big jobs with a big overall perspective.

A. SIZE UP BIG JOBS WITH A BIG OVERALL PERSPECTIVE: JOSHUA 10:16-43 1. Why big jobs defeat us. a. We are scared of failure. b. We do not know where to start. c. We have failed at big jobs before. d. Lack of motivation. e. Worthy goal, but not with my limitations. “God led Israel to cross the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:16-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem With Focusing On The Wrong Things

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 20, 2002

based on 29 ratings

| 6,860 views

How to ID false teaching so we won’t lose focus in the last days

The Problem with Focusing on the Wrong Things Many are lost –focus on wrong things. Events of world shake them up, such as Sept.11. Christians, if the Bible is right, ought not be shaken up. Bible tells us to zero in… it ‘s the last hour… 18Dear children, this is the last hour; and as you have ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27, Matthew 24:4-51

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Focusing On Jesus Carrying The Cross Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Mar 27, 2003

based on 13 ratings

| 5,680 views

After everything that had happen to Jesus, he still took time to talk and comfort those who cried out to him

Luke 23:27-31 Focusing on Jesus Carrying the Cross Introduction A. How many of you have been sick this winter B. I had a feeling of that, just about everybody has had or does have some sort of cold C. I don’t know how you respond when you are sick D. But when I am sick I am not exactly the most ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:27-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Focusing On Simon Carrying The Cross Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Mar 27, 2003

based on 16 ratings

| 3,694 views

Jesus spoke of carrying our cross daily. Exactly what does that mean to us 2000 years later?

Luke 9:23-26 Focusing on Simon Carrying the Cross Introduction A. Luke 23:26 (read it) B. There we find a guy was just randomly grabbed to carry the cross for Jesus C. Jesus was in no physical condition to carry it any longer D. After being beaten that much I doubt anyone could E. Carrying a cross ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26, Luke 23:26

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"Incentive For The Church To Stay Focused”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Nov 12, 2001

based on 96 ratings

| 10,818 views

It’s easy to start a Bible study; to start going back to church, to start a daily prayer time; the thing we must focus on is being faithful.

Intro: In a church in the Deep South where the preaching style was a “talk back” sort of style. The pastor was getting the congregation exited about their prospective future. The preacher said, “this church is like a crippled man who needs to get up and walk under the power of Jesus.” The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Benefits Of Focusing On Jesus Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 29, 2003

based on 44 ratings

| 14,884 views

When you say: "I do not have sufficient strength, resources or wisdom to handle this problem." - Jesus says, "My grace is sufficient for you for My power is perfected in your weakness

1. When you say: "It’s impossible!" - Jesus says, "What is impossible with men is possible with God. All things are possible for him who believes." (Luke 18:27; Mark 9:23) 2. When you say: "I’m too tired" - Jesus says, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focusing On Christ Triumphal Entry Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on May 9, 2003

based on 15 ratings

| 3,825 views

It is amzing how Christ went from Hero to Villian in one week. This sermon look at Christ entering the city and the peoples reaction

John 12:12-19 Focusing on Christ Triumphal Entry Introduction A. I may have been watching to much TV covering the War B. Since the war has started I have been flipping channels between MSNBC, FOX News, and CNN. C. What I find the most interesting things is how different people interpret different ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Slow Down & Keep Focused!

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 12, 2005

based on 64 ratings

| 8,057 views

A sermon about hearing what God has planned for your life, then living your life for that plan.

I think all of us have graduated from “the school of hard knocks”. And since we are pretty smart people, I am sure we have learned many lessons in that school, and these lessons can make excellent testimonies – if we survive them. But there is an easier way to learn; a better way that is much ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-12

Denomination: *other

Stayingfocused.com/Online

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 25, 2005

based on 4 ratings

| 4,648 views

What are some things we can do, or focus on, to adjust from long summer days, Bermuda shorts and tanning oils, to shorter days, cooler weather and pulling out the autumn gear? I know, autumn is a dirty six letter word but its coming.

In a recent Canada survey, is it reported that one out of every 10 Canadians aged 15 and over, about 2.6 million people, reported symptoms consistent with alcohol or illicit drug dependence, or illnesses from major depression, mania disorder, panic disorder, agoraphobia (open spaces), social ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:18-25

Denomination: Salvation Army

How To Stay Focused In Life Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 24, 2005

based on 41 ratings

| 44,143 views

To stay focused in life and do the work God has entrusted us, we must constantly pose the questions of purpose and priority. We must do what is needful, and make time for God in solitude.

Mark 1:35-39 How to STAY FOCUSED in Life What prevents us from living our life to the fullest? Distractions. 1. We lost sense of our purpose in what we are doing - gotten into a rut and not fully aware of what we are really trying to achieve. 2. We lost touch with our priorities - not clear what ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Externally Focused: Unleashing The Church Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 29, 2007

based on 14 ratings

| 8,824 views

We need to move our focus out of the walls of the church building and onto others. If we do that then the church can be unleashed to do what the church was called to do.

Externally Focused: Unleashing the Church Introduction: I believe God wants us as the Church to impact the world in which we live in. I believe that God wants all people to come to a saving knowledge of Him. I believe He has commissioned us with the responsibility to carry that message into the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Externally Focused: Showing Compassion Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 29, 2007

based on 15 ratings

| 6,671 views

As the church looks outwardly let us be people of compassion for other people.

External Focus: Showing Compassion Introduction: I learn more and more about the importance of being honest with ourselves, especially concerning our relationship with Christ. I think that sometimes we as the church live an idealistic life. We don’t like to admit faults; we are too stoic and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Be A Externally Focused Church Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 26, 2006

based on 3 ratings

| 5,307 views

A study on the 7 model churches as described by Jesus in the book of Revelation. Learn why the church is so important, and your part in what He’s up to in these last days.

How to Be and Externally Focused Church Series: Will the Real Church Please Stand Up? Oct.15, 2006 Read Rev.3:7-13 In the past few weeks, we’ve been looking at the Church as Jesus comes to her and gives her an evaluation. As we’ve seen, there’s a difference between what Jesus died for His church ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Keeping Focused For A Fulfilling Future

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 4, 2006

based on 54 ratings

| 8,678 views

making sure our spiritual focus is dead center

Intro: these binoculars look to be fine, they are a brand new pair. But the outside isn’t what matters with binoculars, it is the inside that counts. This pair is out of focus, so no matter how good they appear to be, until they are put back in focus they are useless. Tonight, all of our lives have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Exposing The Kingdom Focused Church Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 16, 2007

based on 5 ratings

| 9,223 views

Inspired by several resources. Gene Mimms’ books "The Kingdom Focused Church" and "Kingdom Principles for Church Growth, Rick Warren’s "Purpose Driven Church and Thom Rainer’s "Simple Church."

EXPOSING THE KINGDOM FOCUSED CHURCH Matthew 16:18-19 / Matthew 28:18-20 > Have you ever taken a picture, taken it to be developed, and it came back “out of focus?” Do you remember your frustration? And do you remember that your frustration was control somewhat by basically 2 factors; how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

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