Sermons on Inward Focused:

Fix Our Eyes On Christ

Contributed by Sidney Yuan on Apr 1, 2013

The Bible warns about Christians falling away. This sermon helps believers to stay focused on Christ and not drift away.

Fix Our Eyes on Christ- How Not to Dift Away by Sidney Yuan The title of today’s sermon is Fix Our Eyes on Christ, with the subtitle of How not to Drift Away. The Scripture is taken from the book of Colossians Chapter one, verse 14 to 20. Can Christians really drift away in our faith? The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:14-20

Denomination: Nazarene

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

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

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

Amazed By Grace Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 20, 2008

Sermon #2 in the Hymn-writers series focuses on the lives and music of Charles Wesley, John Newton, and William Cowper.

Charles Wesley 1707-1788, John Newton 1725-1807, William Cowper 1731-1800 Amazed by Grace CHCC: July 6, 2008 INTRODUCTION: This summer I’m preaching some sermons about the history of church music. Last time I preached we talked about the changes that came in church music when Isaac Watts ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Developing An Attitude Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 30, 2005

Part 4 in series on restoring the joy in the Christian life. This message focuses on thankfulness. Suitable for Thanksgiving. Expanded outline.

RESTORING THE JOY Part 4: Developing an attitude of gratitude Bob James of Paint Rock, Texas, had a problem with stinging ants in his yard. He laid a small portion of poison around their mound. Thinking the tiny granules of poison were food, the ants began to pick them up and carry them ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Baptist

(Narnia) Aslan: Tragedy Turns To Triumph Series

Contributed by Glenn Teal on Dec 22, 2005

Third in a series of three. This message brings the message of CHristmas and Narnia together for a conclusion focusing on Aslan the Roaring Lion.

ASLAN: TURNING TRAGEDY TO TRUIMPH Eveyone here knows that line from Away in a Manger that says: The cattle are lowing the baby awakes but little Lord Jesus no crying he makes. Personally I think that is one of the stupidest lines ever written. Why do so many people insist on taming Jesus? Why ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:69

Denomination: Free Methodist

Connecting The Disconnected

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 15, 2011

This sermon focuses on those who are connected to Jesus Christ as disciples as opposed to those who are connected with (asociated) Christ.

CONNECTING THE DISCONNECTED Text: Hebrews 4:14 – 16, 5:7 – 9 Just recently I read a sermon in last Friday’s edition of the Times and Democrat by the Rev. Frank Hay. He made some interesting comparisons in his sermon. He mentioned how Judas’s kiss which ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Jacob And Hyde Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 17, 2011

This is part four of our series from Hebrews 11 and focuses on Jacob and how his life changed for the better

Every story has a beginning and we can find this story begining in Genesis 25:24 And when the time came to give birth, Rebekah discovered that she did indeed have twins! And those twins were mentioned in the scripture that was read earlier. Hebrews 11:20 It was by faith that Isaac promised ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

We Walk By Faith Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 23, 2011

Part 3 focuses on how we grow in spiritual faith - through our understanding and believing the Word of God.

We Walk By Faith Part 3 Scripture: Mark 9:16-24; Romans 10:8-17; 2 Timothy 2:15 Introduction: In my message two weeks ago I shared with you that the foundation of faith lie within what we believe. Faith can only exist where there is belief. Last time I focused on how we come to believe some of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Walk By Faith Part 5 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 13, 2011

Part 5 focuses on our believing from our hearts (spirits) versus our minds to produce faith.

We Walk By Faith Part 5 Scriptures: Rom. 7:18-22; 10:10; 1 Pet. 3:3-4; 1 Cor. 2:14-15; 9:27; Prov. 3:5-6 Introduction: To date we have discussed several aspects of faith. I have shared with you that faith is an unquestioning belief in something. As it relates to our spiritual faith, it is an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...peace Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 11, 2011

We develop peace in the body of Christ by focusing on what unites us and working toward the mutual edification of the body.

Let’s begin this morning by reminding ourselves of some important aspects of the fruit of the Spirit. THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 1) Is demonstrated by being not doing 2) Is developed as Christ followers cooperate with the Holy Spirit 3) Is to be delightful to an unbelieving world The way ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Ilife, Part 3

Contributed by Dino Rizzo on May 5, 2009

This sermon, presented at Healing Place Church by Mike Hamon, focuses on reaching our divine purpose in life by giving.

How many of you know God is more interested in your heart than He is your money? Oh, can I have a better amen? Listen, if your heart belongs to God then money is a non-issue. And I believe this morning, I want to talk to you...I want to make this personal. I don’t want to talk to you as a preacher, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Twelve, Part 2

Contributed by Dino Rizzo on May 7, 2009

This is part two of a seven-part series studying Jesus’ disciples and the principles of discipleship. This message focuses on James and John.

Turn to your neighbor and say, "Jesus is here, and anything can happen." It’s a great day to be in church. We are going to be looking at some scriptures in the gospels, which give a recording of Jesus, the life of our Savior. It gives four different looks at the same scenario. We are going to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We-Harmony: R.e.s.p.e.c.t. Series

Contributed by Tim Harlow on May 13, 2009

This is part two of a four-part sermon series on godly marriage. This message focuses particularly on the themes of love and respect.

Welcome everyone to We-Harmony.com. Every once in a while I feel like it’s important for me to talk about our relationships, because when Jesus was asked, what are the greatest commandments, the first commandment is to love God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength, and the second one is to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational