Sermons on Keeping Our Focus:

Our Eagerly Awaited Hope

Contributed by Paul Davidson on May 5, 2018

An Advent message - The evergreen Christmas tree represents our eagerly awaited hope of eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord

(Note for readers: There is a short Children’s Message at the beginning, followed by the sermon for an adult audience) CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Do you know what month it is right now? Yes, it’s December! What special holiday do Christians all over the world celebrate in December? Christmas! Do you know ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25, Genesis 3:15-19, Jeremiah 33:14-18, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Peter 1:3-5, 2 Corinthians 5:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering Our First Love

Contributed by Duane Wente on May 26, 2025

On Memorial Day, we remember those who gave their lives for our freedom—and we remember Jesus, who laid down His life for our salvation. Let us not forget our first love.

## **Introduction – A Moment to Remember** Video Ill.: We Will Remember (Memorial Day) — Hyper Pixels Media *“Today, we remember those who gave all for our freedom. We thank God for their sacrifice, and mourn with those left behind. 'Greater love has no one than this to lay down one's ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, John 15:13, 1 John 4:9-19, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Hoss's Doing Our Job

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002

The Restaraunt Hoss’s has a comercial were they say Hoss’s is Hospitality. We as a church a commanded to offer Hospitality. The question then is Hoss doing our job?

3 John 5-8 Is Hoss’s Doing Our Job? Introduction A. I am sure that most of you have seen the Commercial for Hoss’s right? a. In these commercials the Restaurant tells us they are working hard at trying to offer warm friendly service b. They want you to feel comfortable during your visit c. They ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:5-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Contentment The Solution For Our Fears Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 6, 2016

Hebrews tells us that Jesus is better. When we are content in Jesus our fears fade and our faith is fortified. Find out what amazing results happen when we learn to be satisfied with Jesus!

Intro: A man said to his wife just before an important engagement, "I'm so nervous, I've got sweaty palms and a dry mouth." His wife replied, "Then why don't you lick your palms?" - See more at: http://hotsermons.com/sermon-illustrations/sermon-illustrations-fear.html#sthash.TkVMYHyc.dpuf That ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming The Amalekites In Our Lives

Contributed by Seth Aryee on Dec 5, 2005

In spite of all our failings, Our God is not unaware of our physical and spiritual disabilities for which He is there to support us. We are in a world in which we are constantly fighting spiritual battles

SERMON BY BRO. SETH A. ARYEE LOCAL PREACHER, BETHANY METHODIST CHURCH, DZORWULU, ACCRA-GHANA THEME: OVERCOMING THE AMALEKITES IN OUR LIVES EXODUS 17:8-13 TEXT: “THEN CAME AMALEK, AND FOUGHT WITH ISRAEL" - EXODUS 17:8 This morning, I want us to ask ourselves some simple questions. Is Ghana ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Methodist

Finding Hope In Our Uncertainties Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 5, 2020

Hold on to hope when it's hard to cope.

Note: The idea for this series and the title for the sermon came from Outreach.com. How has 2020 been going for you? It’s been quite a year: a global pandemic, economic recession, unemployment, political division, cultural upheaval, racial tension, record wildfires, floods and Derecho. On top of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-38

Denomination: Baptist

How To Protect Our Church

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jul 21, 2002

In this sermon I talk about the importance of maintaining unity in the church and give practical ways a church can protect against disunity.

How To Protect Our Church MESSAGE DISCLAIMER: Most of this message material was taken from a sermon Rick Warren (Saddleback Church) preached to his core leadership. This sermon fit right in with what our church is (was) going through at the time. I used the manuscript from his "Leadership Lifter" ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-24, Ephesians 4:3

Denomination: Baptist

Losing Our First Love

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

We need to remember our first love as a church

I. What distracts us from the gospel We live in a world today where the body of Christ is caught up in to many things of this world. And this includes far too many preachers. Men we are called to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to be a witness of Him and lead our people to do the same. Satan ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Our Arsenal - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 21, 2004

The 3rd message in a series on spiritual warfare focusing on our arsenal for battle.

The Battle is the Lord Our Arsenal – Part 1 Intro: A reporter interviewed a man on his 100th birthday. “What are you most proud of?” The man said, “I don’t have an enemy in the world.” “What a beautiful thought! How inspirational! Tell me how you have achieved such a feat?” The man ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17, 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

When We Don't Understand God's Plans

Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on Jun 9, 2021

What do we do when we don't understand what God is doing in our situations?

Introduction: We have been going through the pandemic since last one and half years and praying for God’s healing and end of the pandemic. Somehow, we feel that God is not answering our prayers and things are not changing fast as we expect. Some of us are going through personal battles and we ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Role Of The Church In The Promotion Of Peace And Reconciliation In Africa

Contributed by Rev Dr Opuni-Frimpong Kwabena on Mar 25, 2019

The church must facilitate peace and reconciliation in various societies. There is the urgent need for individuals and societies past wounds to be identified and addressed in order for genuine forgiveness and reconciliation to take place as Joseph did.

THE ROLE OF THE CHURCH IN THE PROMOTION OF PEACE AND RECONCILIATION IN AFRICA THE BIBLE, PEACE AND RECONCILIATION Joseph in the Old Testament provides a paradigm for peace, reconciliation and healing the wounds in the history of a society. Having suffered so much from the atrocities and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:19-20, 2 Corinthians 5:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jehovah-Rohi, God Our Shepherd Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 10, 2022

David must’ve looked back on his life at a ripe old age, and looked back at all the ups and downs of his life, from being the youngest son of the family, while his brothers fought in the army, he was left alone to watch over the sheep.

"The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:11, John 10:11-18

Denomination: Salvation Army

Full Strength Love

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 24, 2011

We must keep fervent in our love toward one another.

Full Strength Love May 22, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must keep fervent in our love toward one another. Focus Passage: I Peter 4:7-11 Supplemental Passage: But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come. For men ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Our Infinitely Loving God Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015

Thirteenth in a series on the attributes of God focusing on God's love.

Knowing God Series #13 “Our Infinitely Loving God” 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 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Doesn't Play Well With Others

Contributed by Bruce Points on Jan 15, 2014

There are things that disqualify us from meeting God, even though we have been seen as servants of His...

DOESN’T PLAY WELL WITH OTHERS Matt 26: 20-25 Judas Iscariot One of the CHOSEN disciples of Christ. o A very important man o Given a privileged position of Treasurer o In Jn. 13, his proximity to Jesus at the Lord’s Supper indicated a position of importance. God has so positioned ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:20-25

Denomination: Methodist