Sermons on Getting Attention:

"Getting Fit For The Kingdom"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 27, 2015

The sermon shares how we get ready for the kingdom of heaven based on David's plea.

Getting Fit for the Kingdom Psalm 51:1-13 1. David was a man of great respect at one time in his life He was the one who overcame Goliath • he slayed 10000's when the king only slew thousands, • David not only a man of great valor but a man after Gods own heart 2. David carried a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Why Would We Settle For Just Crumbs?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 22, 2019

Many of us settle for far less than God wants us to have.

Why would we settle for just crumbs? Matthew 15: 26 But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it to dogs. 27 And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters' table. 28 Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Come If You Will Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 30, 2021

Jesus has something to offer, and the only way you can get what He offers is to come to Him and get it. You can't just come to church and get it. You can't just come to a preacher and get it, only by coming to Him can you get life, and life eternal.

A little boy quietly opened the door to the dentist's office and spoke to the receptionist at her desk. "My mother told me to see the dentist about my bad teeth." "Sorry," the receptionist responded, "But the dentist is out just now." The boy sighed in ...read more

Scripture: John 5:25-46

Breaking Chains PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Encourage us to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to prioritize His Kingdom above all else in our lives.

Good morning, Church family! Today we're going to dive deep into a scripture that calls us to examine our hearts and priorities. Our focus is Mark 12:30, which says, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength." This verse is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Topics: Getting Rid, Self

Respond To The Call PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

To explores the divine authority of Jesus, His power to overcome death and darkness, and our hope of resurrection in Him, urging us to respond to His call in our lives.

Good morning, family. We're going to dive deep into the heart of John 11:38-44 today, talking about "Responding to the Call of Jesus," "The Power of Jesus to Overcome Darkness" and "The Hope of Resurrection in Jesus." It's a powerful section of Scripture that beautifully highlights Jesus' divine ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Topics: Get Up, Live

Keep The Smile PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024

Explores the transformative power of a joyful heart and a cheerful face, as guided by the wisdom found in the book of Proverbs.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is always a joy to gather together in this sacred space, to lift our hearts and voices in praise, to seek wisdom from the Word, and to encourage one another in faith. Today, we are going to open our hearts to a message from the book of Proverbs, a book filled ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:13, Proverbs 17:22

Topics: Get Back Smile

When God Goes To The Extreme

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 5, 2001

When God gets our attention.

THESE PASSAGES OF SCRIPTURE REVEAL THAT THE PEOPLE WERE IN A STATE OF APOSTACY/FALLING AWAY. THEIR ALLEGIENCE TO GOD HAD BEEN SEVERED AND THEIR HEARTS HAD GROWN COLD, STALE, AND CALLUSED. THEY SERVED GOD TO PLEASE THE PROPHETS AND SERVED BAAL TO PLEASE THE KING. BUT MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons Why We Ought To Pray

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 23, 2019

Getting God's Attention

REASONS WHY WE OUGHT TO PRAY 1 THESS. 5:17 1. INTRODUCTION. THERE ARE REASONS TO DO WHATEVER WE DO. THE REASONS WE GO TO WORK IS SO THAT WE CAN HAVE INCOME TO PROVIDE FOOD, SHELTER, TO PAY BILLS, AS WELL AS PROVIDE FOR OUR OTHER NEEDS. THE REASONS WE GO TO THE DOCTOR IS SO THAT WE CAN BE HEALTHY ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

God Using A Two-By-Four

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 4, 2009

The cross hits us like a two-by-four to get our attention and remind us of our sin, teach us how God suffers for that sin, and show us how far He will go to call us back to Himself.

There is an old story -- so old, in fact, that I will not ask you to stop me if you’ve heard it before, because you have heard it before. But the story concerns a fellow riding on a cart, pulled by a stubborn old mule. It seems that this fellow liked to brag that he never had to whip the mule, he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Get Ready For That Which Is Yet To Come

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Jun 22, 2007

Can you hear the sound of the trumpet blowing across the land? The Lord is trying to get our attention, but many are asleep in the land. Many do not have ears to hear the s ound of the alarm.

By: Donna Kazenske Joel 2:15 - Blow the trumpet in Zion, consecrate a fast, call a sacred assembly; Gather the people, sanctify the congregation, assemble the elders, gather the children and nursing babes..... Can you hear the sound of the trumpet blowing across the land? The Lord is trying to ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:15

Denomination: *other

Get Up And Get Dressed

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Nov 27, 2006

When people see us “make allowance for each other’s faults and forgive the person who offends {us}” (Colossians 3:13) then and only then will they conclude we are followers of Jesus.

Wakeup call at our house – a ritual! First call – “Time to get up and get ready.” Fifteen minutes later – “Come on get out of bed! We have to go soon!” Then in frustration and desperation Glenys pulls the blankets back and hollers, “DALE, it’s time to get up! We leave in an hour!” You thought it ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Have I Got Your Attention Yet

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 23, 2012

The writer of Hebrews gives us three reasons to accept Jesus. The charachter of Christ, the certainty of judgement and the confirmation of God.

Have I Got Your Attention Yet Hebrews 2:1-4 Intro: Before refrigerators, people used ice houses to preserve their food. Ice houses had thick walls, no windows, and a tightly fitting door. In winter, when streams and lakes were frozen, large blocks of ice were cut, hauled to the ice houses, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Get Right - Or Get Left

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 21, 2006

A sermon about the necessity of being properly prepared for the End Times, no matter when they might occur.

GET RIGHT – OR GET LEFT Pastor Bruce Ball As Christians, we are not supposed to know when the end will occur. However, we are supposed to be aware of the season and of the signs. Today, I want to paint a quick picture of what the Bible tells us of the ending, and then see if there is anything ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-20

Denomination: *other

We Must Pay Attention, The First Warning Series

Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Apr 20, 2004

Exposition of Hebrews 2:1-4

November 3, 2002 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr Hebrews 2:1-4 “We must pay attention, The first warning” 1We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. 2For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every violation ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Brethren

Now That I've Got Your Attention PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024

This sermon explores how we can perceive God's plan, prepare for His purpose, and proceed in His path, using Moses' encounter with God as an example. Key

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a joy to gather together as a family of faith, to share in the warmth of fellowship and the nourishment of God's Word. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Each one of us, in our own unique way, is part of the grand ...read more

Topics: Bible College, Commencement Address