Sermons on Inward Focused:

Guidelines For Christianity: Blessed Are The Pure In Heart Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015

Purity isn’t just being clean; it’s being single-minded and intentionally focused. In this instance, God wants us to be focused on His kingdom and righteousness.

Tonight we’re going to look at the next attitude Jesus said we’re to have as His disciples. – “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” I wonder what that means, for they shall see God. Remember we said that “Blessed” means happy. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful To Forgive Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015

Nineteenth in a series on the attributes of God focusing on forgiveness faithfulness of God.

Knowing God Series #17 “Forgiven and Forgiving” Review I. The nature of God II. The Attributes of God A. God is infinitely GREAT in His ability / capacity B. God is infinitely and perfectly PURE in His morality and judgments C. God is infinitely GOOD in His relationships ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Resurrection And The Life Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 7, 2018

Message 19 from John's gospel focusing on Jesus' claim to be the resurrection and the life.

Alliance Church April 23, 2000 Pastor David Welch “The Resurrection and the Life” John 11 INTRODUCTION John is the Gospel of belief. Not everything Jesus taught and did was written but these were written that we might believe that Jesus is the promised Christ, the Messiah and in believing we ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-57, 1 Corinthians 15:13-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Faith Is. . . Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 14, 2003

Part 3 of a 3-part series focusing on faith, hope, and love. This message focuses on what faith is as found in Hebrews 11.

Scripture Ref: Hebrews 11:1-40 Romans 5:1-2 1. Introduction a. Part 3 of a 3-part series on faith, hope and love. Last week we discussed hope. We learned that we have a living inheritance of hope. Our hope is not just a pipe dream or a wish, but rather, it is a promise of life eternal with a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40, Romans 5:1-2

A Turkey's Perspective

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 23, 2005

A thanksgiving devotional/sermon that focuses on celebrating well and giving God glory while doing it. Focuses on David, Solomon, and Ezra.

A TURKEY’S PERSPECTIVE VARIOUS PASSAGES INTRODUCTION... A Turkey’s Perspective (http://www.wrensworld.com/turkyperspective.htm) When I was a young turkey, new to the coop, My big brother Mike took me out on the stoop Then he sat me down, and he spoke real slow, And he told me there was something ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:11-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Unmerciful Servant Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 28, 2009

The key to forgiveness is to stop focusing on what others have done to me and start focusing on what God has done for me.

[To receive free, weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] TWO DEBTS There are three main characters in this parable: • The king represents GOD. • The servant represents US. • The fellow servant represents the people who WRONG us. A huge debt is forgiven; a small debt is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Invitation To A Table For Two In The Wilderness

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Feb 19, 2013

The call to come inward to the table is often ignored because many don’t see the value of such fellowship; their aim is to be doing where as the aim of the table for two is simply “Being” in His presence.

The Christian faith is about relationship it’s not about religion or outward displays of Church life that are just mere forms of religious expression. Jesus spoke very firmly to the religious of the day, who felt they were doing the right thing in preserving religious tradition but ignoring ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:13-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Crowd Changer

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Oct 28, 2014

Every crowd has its own personality. We can divide the crowd into two basic groups. Bringers and Watchers. Which one are you? Jesus is the crowd changer.

“The Crowd Changer” “That evening at sunset, many sick and demon-possessed people were brought to Jesus. 33 The whole town gathered at the door to watch. 34 So Jesus healed many people who were sick with various diseases, and he cast out many demons.” Mark 1:32-34 Intro: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:32-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Foundation That Results In Thanksgiving

Contributed by James May on Nov 24, 2013

Thanksgiving is the natural product of a heart that is founded upon Jesus Christ. Let us preach the gospel of salvation through the blood of Jesus and then we will see a revival of thanksgiving in our churches and in the naiton.

A Foundation that Results in Thanksgiving By Rev. James May Our nation is preparing for the days of feasting on turkey and enjoying a holiday weekend. In the hearts of those who acknowledge the blessings of God, it is a time to gather with family and friends and celebrate the goodness of God and ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:11-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Grab Hold Of The Authority And Power Of God

Contributed by James May on Aug 31, 2022

We must have God's authority and power with us if we are to fight the spiritual warfare in these last hours. We need faith to reach out and take hold of God's promises like the Woman with the issue of blood who took hold of the hem of his garment.

Grab Hold of the Authority and Power of God We live in a time when so many in the church have taken on the attitude of the people who lived in the Land of the Gadarenes in Luke chapter 8. I won’t go into the history of the land of the Gadarenes except to say that many of those who lived there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-46, Matthew 11:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Four Seasons Of Life Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 7, 2020

In the conclusion of this series we examine the seasonal "variations" in the weather close to the Equator. Spiritually, we should live close to the Equator with seasonal variations of the same versus total, complete seasonal change.

Four Seasons of Life – Part 4 Equator Living Scripture: Matthew 24:12; First Corinthians 15:55-58; John 14:26 This morning I will conclude my series “Four Seasons of Life.” While I have covered each of the four seasons, Winter, Fall, Spring and Summer, I want to conclude the series with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:12, 1 Corinthians 15:55-58, John 14:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Groan For The Glory

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Dec 28, 2002

Sermon focuses on stirring up our spirits to long for the purposes of God to be fulfilled.

Groan For The Glory (Romans 8:18-25) I. Life in the Present Age A. Suffering is the normal Christian experience B. Our suffering should be viewed through the eyes of eternity II. All Creation Is Groaning A. All creation is in tune with God—it excitedly awaits the fulfillment of His plan B. All ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Danger Of Wealth Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 8, 2013

James teaches on the dangers of riches and material possessions...BUT focuses on the attitude of the possessor!

Taught at Oak Park Baptist Church Wednesday, November 6, 2013 - 6pm These six (6) verses are NOT a rant against wealth or any specific wealthy people, but what we find James doing here is making a proclamation... In v1 we find James proclaiming directly AT the rich believers ABOUT their wealth! ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Mediocre Church Series

Contributed by David Welch on Oct 19, 2009

Sermon 10 in series dealing with Laodocia and the mediocrity.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “The Mediocre Church” I. Prologue 1:1-20 The Prologue in chapter one records what John the aging Apostle saw (and heard) including a manifestation of Jesus far different that what John had known previously. The theme of the book describes the time of Jesus’ coming ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Time To Turn Around Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 17, 2006

Fifth in a series from the Book of Acts. This message focuses on the need for a lifestyle of repentance.

There was a painter by the name of Jock, who was very interested in making a penny where he could, so he often would thin his paint to make it go further. As it happened, he got away with this for some time, but eventually the Church decided to do a big restoration job that involved the painting of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Baptist