Sermons on Focusing:

The Meaning Of Discipleship

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 9, 2014

The first part of my New Year message for 2014 focuses upon the meaning of discipleship

[A note to the reader: Please note this is not intended to be an expository sermon. I do use the Bible text in question but I relate this to a particular time at a particular church and what God is doing in our midst. If it helps you, great!] A few things that you’ll rarely, if ever, hear in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:17-20

Denomination: Anglican

Deborah The Encourager

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 18, 2013

A Mother's Day message focusing on Deborah, a woman we need to know from the Bible.

Deborah the Encourager Judges 4:4-17 May 12, 2013 Each year on Mother’s Day I preach about a woman I believe we need to learn about from the Bible. This year we’re going to look at an Old Testament woman, a very powerful woman, in fact she was the most powerful woman in the land of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:4-17

Denomination: Baptist

Beneath His Wings Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 26, 2010

Part 3 focuses on how we spread our wings to bring others to Christ.

Beneath His Wings Part 3 Scriptures: Philippians 2:5-8; Matthew Chapters 5, 6, 7 Introduction: This is part three of my series “Beneath His Wings.” In part one I focused on how as Christians we are under the wings of Christ. Our foundational Scripture came from Psalm 91 where the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Foundation Of Following Jesus, Part 3 - Applying God's Word Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2011

Part 3 of this series - this message focusing on our need to be "doers" of the Word, and not just intakers.

The Foundation of Following Jesus Part 3 – Applying God’s Word James 1:22-25 January 23, 2011 Audio of this sermon can be heard at www.aberdeenwesleyan.org. Introduction This is the third part of a four-part series on the foundation of following Jesus, which is the Bible – the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Is Searching For You And Me

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 31, 2010

Focuses on how God searches for us whenever we are not where we are supposed to be.

God Is Looking For You and For Me Scripture: Luke 15:1-32; Matthew 6:33 Introduction Webster’s dictionary defines the word lost as “ruined; destroyed; not to be found; missing; having wandered away.” Spiritually we often think of the “lost” as those persons who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hating In The Name Of God

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 10, 2011

This message focuses on how we choose to hate and justify it by thinking God approves of it.

Hating In The Name Of God Scriptures: Matthew 5:43-44; 22:37-40; 1 John 2:9-11; 3:14-16; 4:7-21 Introduction: Ten years ago on this day I left my home early in the morning to drive to Wichita, KS. When I came through Emporia, I called a friend at her job to chat. When she was not at work, I ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Heart Filled With Joy

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 8, 2011

Our sins have been forgiven. Our hearts should be joyful and focused on Christ

A Heart filled with JOY! Proverbs 17:22 22 A merry heart £does good, like medicine, But a broken spirit dries the bones. Now, in that same vein, may I suggest that your emotions have a profound affect upon the way you feel. Maybe King Solomon said it best when he wrote these words, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Longest Night

Contributed by Chris Mccarthy on Oct 19, 2010

Focusing on the power of prayer and what the disciples may have missed out on in the Garden of Gethsemane.

LUKE 22:39 Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him. 40On reaching the place, Luke assumes his readers knew that “the place” was the garden of Gethsemane. Why is that? Probably the same reason he added “as usual” to the fact that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Embracing A New Identity Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 11, 2015

Ninth in a series on the attributes of God focusing on the possibility of obtaining His righteousness through Christ.

Knowing God Series #9 “Embracing a New Identity” Introduction Most everyone would agree that this world is a mess. I have news for you. It has always been a mess. At times worse than others. In the days of Noah the Bible tells us that… Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Why Jesus Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 18, 2015

This series focuses on why Jesus is the Messiah based on His fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies.

Why Jesus – Part 1 Scriptures: John 1:1; Gen. 3:15; Isa. 7:14; Matt. 1:18; Luke 1:35 Introduction: This week we started our Bible study on the book of John. John was one of the youngest of Jesus’ disciples. John wrote his Gospel after he wrote the book of Revelation so as he was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hurdles And The Peace Of God Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 20, 2015

This message is part two and focuses on Paul's ability to have peace in the midst of his circumstances.

“Hurdles And The Peace Of God” Part 2 Scriptures: Isa. 26:3; Philippians 4:4-9; Psalm 37:4 Introduction: This is part two of my message “Hurdles and the Peace of God.” Last week I used the example of someone running hurdles during a track meet. I used this example ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Choose Forgiveness

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 20, 2013

This message focuses on what King Solomon says about our willingness to forgive others.

I Choose Forgiveness Scripture: Proverbs 16:6; 28:13; 17:5, 9; 24:17-18; 10:12; Eccl. 7:21-22 Introduction: At 4:30 p.m. yesterday afternoon I sat down at my desk to finish the sermon that I had been working on for this morning. I had been working on the next message in my series on the names ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Outbreak: 'spectator Disease' Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Apr 25, 2008

This message focuses on the disease of believing that we are just spectators - it encourages Christians to get in the game!

This week, one of my favorite golf tournaments is being played - its called the Masters. Its a glorious tournament, filled with tradition and drama. The course is in Augusta Georgia and its a beautiful place, the fairways are lush, it has trees and hills, and the greens are like lightening. Its a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

12 Steps To Recovery Part 11, 12 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 2, 2008

This message concludes this series and focuses on strengthening our relationship with God and reaching out to others.

Twelve Steps To Recovery Parts 11-12 Scripture: Psalm 27:1, 4-6; Psalm 65:1-4; Psalm 105: 1,8; Isaiah 61:1-2 Introduction To date in this series we have discussed the first seven steps in the twelve steps to recovery process. We began by admitting that we were powerless over our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Caring For The Community Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 31, 2006

Seventh in a series on the early church. This message focuses on how believers are to care for the needs of others.

Let’s see how well we can remember our theme for this series of messages. Since this is now week number seven, we ought to all have it down pretty well by now: “It is a sin to be good if God has called us to be great.” As we’ve gone on this journey from good to great, we’ve learned that if we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist