Sermons on Keeping Our Focus:

"a New Focus"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 25, 2023

This is part of a series in Philippians

Title: “A New Focus” Scripture: Phil. 1:21-26 Type: Expository series Where: GNBC 5-28-23 Intro: One of the best parts of being a pastor is the opportunity I have to perform wedding services. I have been very blessed to be involved in the service for both of my married sons, and soon, my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Future Focus Motivates Present Faithfulness Pt 13 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

Final message n this series continuing the discusion of checking our value system as kingdom kids.

Future Focus Present Faithfulness Pt 13 “Recalibrating Our Values 2” Review The Bible warns against three deadly viruses that threaten the effectiveness of the church of Jesus Christ. ? Guard against failing to appropriate God’s amazing enabling grace; available and sufficient. ? Guard against ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God Always Keeps His Promises

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Nov 30, 2023

In spite of our doubts God always keeps His promises

GOD ALWAYS KEEPS HIS PROMISES (2nd Sunday in Advent) Warsaw Christian Church, Richard Bowman, Pastor Text: God is not a man that he should lie, nor a son of man that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then won’t act? Does He promise and not fulfill?” (Numbers 23:19); 2nd Corinthians 1:20: ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:19, 2 Corinthians 1:20

The Undivided Christ Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 3, 2022

To keep the divisiveness in the world from infecting the church, take your focus off the messenger and focus on the message.

A young rabbi found a serious problem in his new congregation. During the Friday service, half the congregation stood for the prayers and half remained seated, and each side shouted at the other, insisting that theirs was the true tradition. Nothing the rabbi said or did helped to solve the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When Our Faith Fails Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 14, 2010

This series will focus on how our wrong beliefs and unbeliefs hinder our faith.

When Our Faith Fail Scripture: Hebrews 11:6; James 2:14; 26; Acts 8:18-19; 1 Peter 2:24 Introduction: I am starting this series with some trepidation as to how to deliver all of the information that is within my spirit in such a way that it will be received clearly by each of you and those ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Vision Gives Us Clear Focus Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002

a 3 week series to restore vision in the church

The Power of vision series, Vision Gives us a clear focus Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ December 2, 2002 Doctor who comes to a split in the road on a Vermont back country lane. The road sign at the fork points both directions for the same town. Seeing a farmer beside the road ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Empowered By Listening

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 17, 2022

In today's focus on Mary and Martha, we explore how listening to Jesus is the most important thing we can do as Christians....we are reminded of the shape of God's love and it shapes our actions and gives purpose to our actions.

Introduction: Today’s sermon has been prepared by Pastor Richard, who is currently recovering from Covid. Opening Prayer: Loving Lord, we thank You that You are constantly talking to us. Help us to have open ears and hearts to hear and receive from You. In Jesus name we pray. Amen Today ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Psalm 27:4, James 2:14-18, 1 John 4:10-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Paul's Focus: Not His Rights But What Is Right Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 8, 2014

This is the 1st in a 3part series from 1 Cor 9: Paul's Focus: What made Paul such a great servant of God was his LASER focus on what God desired &called him to do! Our focus must be like Paul's so that we too can serve God where He has called us to serve

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 05, 2014 Date Preached: July 06, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Paul's FOCUS: A 3 Sermon Series in 1 Cor 9 Sermon Title: Paul’s Rights vs What is Right Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18 [ESV] TEXT: Essence of the Text: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Changing Our "Why's" Into "How's"

Contributed by John Petty on Jan 11, 2008

Much of our time and energy is spent on trying to figure out "why" things happen, when we need to focus on "how" to make it through it.

2 Chronicles 20:1 (NKJV) 1 It happened after this that the people of Moab with the people of Ammon, and others with them besides the Ammonites, came to battle against Jehoshaphat. 2 Then some came and told Jehoshaphat, saying, "A great multitude is coming against you from beyond the sea, from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Future Focus Motivates Present Faithfulness Pt 6 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

Part 6 in our discussion of how a future focus motivates present behavior. This message focuses on the pursuit of sanctification.

Future Focus Present Faithfulness Series Pt 6 “Pursue Sanctification” Review A holy life is one whose direction comes from the principles and purposes of Scripture. A future focus motivates us to think about how we are living today. What does our life communicate to those around us? Does our way ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Fixing Our Eyes On Jesus: The Ultimate Example Of Faith Hebrews 12:2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 3, 2024

In Hebrews 12:2, we find an exhortation to fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. In this passage, we discover the transformative power of focusing our gaze on Christ amidst life's trials and challenges.

Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus: The Ultimate Example of Faith Hebrews 12:2 Introduction: As we gather today, let us turn our attention to Hebrews 12:2, where we find an exhortation to fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. In this passage, we discover the transformative power of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, Philippians 2:5-8, 1 Peter 2:21, Colossians 2:14-15, 1 Corinthians 15:54-57, 1 Corinthians 9:24, Hebrews 12:1, Colossians 3:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Re-Examining Our Practice Of Christianity Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 28, 2024

Follow the commands of the Lord. Do not add or subtract from it, but keep the commands of the Lord your God

The majority of Ghanaians, around sixty percent, claim to be Christian. In a few months, we will be voting to elect a new president and new members of parliament. The campaign has already started and we are being told that not all that we hear is really the truth. Are Christians not ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27, Deuteronomy 4:1-9, Mark 7:9-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Keeping Christ In Christ (Part 2)

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 14, 2009

Even as the wise men kept Christ at the center of their lives, we can keep Christ at the center of Christmas, and our lives.

Last week we began a series entitled “Keeping Christ In Christmas.” This series is based on the controversy swirling around our society concerning the word Christmas. There are some who would just as soon remove the word Christ from Christmas. They prefer to say merry Xmas. There are others who get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God Is In The Midst Of Our Troubles

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Aug 21, 2010

Perhaps you have had more than your fair share of grief and trouble and my heart goes out to you. I wish I could share some of your load. But keep the faith and keep pressing on and be comforted because through Christ’s resurrection and triumph over evi

When I looked at the readings for this Sunday, especially Psalm 46, I said to myself, it ties in so well with what is happening to us today. As a Country, we are in two wars with prospects of one or two more; we’ve had the worst natural disasters – Katrina, mudslides, flooding in Tennessee, Oil ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Keep Our Spiritual Fervor

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit helps us keep our spiritual fervor by teaching us to love the Lord with ALL our heart, soul, strength and mind and our neighbor as yourself. (Luke 10:27) Even though you may be facing many troubles, criticisms, and feelings of frustration,

1. The Holy Spirit helps us keep our spiritual fervor by teaching us to love the Lord with ALL our heart, soul, strength and mind and our neighbor as yourself. (Luke 10:27) Even though you may be facing many troubles, criticisms, and feelings of frustration, a spirit-led person is given the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational