Sermons on Focusing:

Grasshopper Faith

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 23, 2001

Will we live by faith or by calculation? Joshua and Caleb demonstrate faith that focuses on what God can and promises to do.

"Grasshopper Faith?" Numbers 13,14 Names are really interesting. Parents often spend countless hours deciding what to name their children. We know names are important. In some countries and cultures, names carry significant meanings intended to shape the character of the child. In some ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Provisions For Survival Series

Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Feb 11, 2002

Out of I Peter, this sermon focuses on the provisions God has given us in order to survive life in this world.

“Provisions For Survival” I Peter 1:3-9 February 9, 2002 Introduction I must admit that I like to watch the TV show, “Survivor”. I didn’t at first, but after I sat down and watched one episode I was hooked. They make it seem like they dump these 16 people out in the middle of no where with no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Visitng The Temple

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Jan 4, 2001

Jesus’ visit to the Temple as a boy. The sermon focuses on getting it right on the inside. Also, a new year’s theme.

The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Christmas 1 December 31, 2000 Luke 2:41-52, Col. 3:12-17 “Visiting the Temple” Can you remember what it feels like to walk into a vast, monumental building? Think of some of the places you’ve been. If you grew up in the country, can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Fix The Other Guy Series

Contributed by David Salisbury on Jan 16, 2003

Lesson 6 in a series. This lesson focuses on how we relate to people who don’t like us.

How to Fix the Other Guy Matthew 5:38-42 In Brazil, several Indians who had been refused an audience with then President Ernesto Geisel because they were not wearing ties told the press they would “insist that any government official visiting an Indian Village must wear a feathered headdress ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Defeating Fortune And Misfortune

Contributed by James Harrington on Jan 29, 2003

What is it that brings us to God? The story of Job helps us in defeating fortune and misfortune and stay focused on God.

Introduction: 1. Oscar Wilder once wrote, "In this world there are only two tragedies. One is not getting what one wants and the other is getting it." 2. Job knew the tragedies of getting all that he wanted and the loss of all that was precious. 3. The story of Job helps us in defeating fortune and ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Survivor 2: How To Find A Tribe That Won't Vote You Out Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Sep 21, 2002

This is the second message in my SURVIVOR series, focusing upon the way every church ought to be (09-22-2002).

Opening Illustration There was a church in a small town in Tennessee that had a most interesting name. The sign in front of it said “Left Foot Baptist Church.” There was a young man who passed by the building several times, and he always got a good chuckle from the name. Finally, one day when ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Deep And Strong Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

PAUL’S PASSION FOR PROTECTING THE SAINTS AGAINST DECEPTION FOCUSED HIS MINISTRY ON ENCOURAGING DEPTH AND STABILITY IN CHRIST

BIG IDEA: PAUL’S PASSION FOR PROTECTING THE SAINTS AGAINST DECEPTION FOCUSED HIS MINISTRY ON ENCOURAGING DEPTH AND STABILITY IN CHRIST INTRODUCTION Lots of shallow Christianity today. Easy for people to be blown about by every wind of doctrine; to be confused and deceived by persuasive arguments ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bible Moms

Contributed by Fred Mueller on May 18, 2007

A Mother’s Day sermon, reflecting on the struggles and trials of Bible mothers, especially focusing on the story of Moses’ mom.

Sermonmay132007 Hillsborough Reformed Church May 13, 2007 Mothers Day “Bible Moms” Bible moms did not have it easy. Once upon a time, the Hebrews lived in the land of Egypt. They had a good life there and were favored by the Egyptians. An ancestor of theirs, Joseph, had saved the empire when a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Building A Happy Healthy Home Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 22, 2007

Message 2 of 6 on building a Godly Home. This message is focused on making a Godly marriage as the foundation for your home.

HomeBuilders Building a Happy Healthy Home May 20, 2007 070520 – Building a Happy Healthy Home Video: The Perfects This isn’t real is it? There are no families on earth like this. In fact we live in a world populated with dysfunctional homes. It has always been so. A World Filled with ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Participating In Christmas Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 20, 2007

It is not enough to simply enjoy christmas it is important that we participate in Christmas as well. this message focuses on Joseph and the Christmas narrative

INTRODUCTION, A man in Phoenix called his son in New York on Christmas Eve and says, “I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; 45 years of misery is enough – I cannot take it any more!” The startled son replies, “Pop what are you talking about, you and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Not The Best? Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 19, 2007

Sermon Series, "Pursuing Excellence." This message focuses on bringing to God our best, practicing excellence in giving to the Lord.

Series: Pursuing Excellence Message #2 -- "Why Not the Best?" -- Giving God Our Best Malachi 3:8-10 -- "’But when you present the blind for sacrifice, is it not evil? And when you present the lame and sick, is it not evil? I am not pleased with you,’ says the Lord of hosts, ’nor will I accept an ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

12 Steps To Recovery Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 12, 2008

Part 2 of this series focuses on our not only believing in God, but accepting the fact that He desires to help us.

Twelve Steps To Recovery Part 2 Scripture: James 2:19-20; Romans 4:4-8; Luke 15:11-20; Introduction Last week I discussed the first step to recovery. The first step consisted of our admitting that we are powerless over our addictions and that our lives have come unmanageable. This first ...read more

Scripture: James 2:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hall Of Fame # 9 - The Singers Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jan 28, 2008

This message focuses on singing and is based upon Ezra’s reference to the 128 singers who returned from exile.

Certain words spring to mind when we examine what the Bible has to say about singing: 1. SCRIPTURAL 1 Chronicles 15:16 "And David spake to the chief of the Levites to appoint their brethren to be the singers with instruments of musick, psalteries and harps and cymbals, sounding, by lifting up the ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 2:41

Don't Kid Yourselves (You Reap What You Sow)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 11, 2007

This is a sermon that focuses on reaping what we sow... not only that.. but reaping 400 times what we sow.

Galatians 6:1-10 Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. Carry each other’s burden, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. If anyone thinks he is something when he is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Joy Of Serving God Series

Contributed by Rob Willis on Dec 20, 2006

A different message on JOY (the theme of the third week of Advent) that focuses on joy that comes from serving God.

It’s the 3rd week of Advent – have you been keeping up at home? I hope so. Today’s topic is JOY. Just as in the past weeks with peace and hope, JOY is a huge subject that we will barely scratch the surface of today. But I want to use a great story from John 4 to show you one way that Jesus said you ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-39

Denomination: Baptist