Sermons on Keeping Our Focus:

Jesus Is The Reason We Celebrate This Season! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 8, 2023

This sermon explores the significance of Christ as Heaven's gift to humanity and how we can honor Him through love, healing, salvation, and forgiveness.

Good morning, dear friends. It's always a joy to gather with you, to share in the warmth of fellowship, the strength of community, and the nourishment of God's Word. Today, we're going to spend some time with a passage that is very dear to my heart, and I hope, by the end of our time together, it ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Topics: Keeping Christ, Christmas

The Spirit Led Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the concept of the Fruit of the Spirit, how to resist fleshly desires, and how to live in harmony with the Spirit.

Good morning, family. Today, we're going to delve into a subject that's as familiar as it is profound - the Fruit of the Spirit. You know, as Christians, we're often encouraged to bear good fruit, yet we may struggle to understand what exactly this means. In the words of pastor and author, John ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Topics: Keeping In Step, Spirit

Sermon #1 - Focus On What Matters Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Jan 22, 2004

An introduction to the book of Philippians, discussion of where you CAN’T find joy, and a look into the first chapter to find Paul’s secret of joy.

Series: Put the Joy Back In Your Life _______________________________ SERIES THEME: Everyone wants to be HAPPY! Everyone wants to enjoy life -- but how can we find this happiness? How can we find this joy? Joy is the emotional result of right spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Holiness

Temple Keepers

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013

Heaven will open when we are obedient

Isaiah 64:1-2 Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down, that the mountains would tremble before you! 2 As when fire sets twigs ablaze and causes water to boil, come down to make your name known to your enemies and cause the nations to quake before you! 3 For when you did awesome things ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lord Stay With Us

Contributed by William Baeta on May 3, 2014

“They urged him strongly, saying, ‘Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent.’ So He went in to stay with them.” (Luke 24:29)

Theme: Lord stay with us Text: Acts 2:36-41; 1 Pet. 1:17-23; Luke 24:13-35 All that is happening in the world today is pointing to the end of this present age when Jesus Christ will return. Our generation has received so many revelations about Christ that it is almost impossible not to recognise ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love In Focus (Love In Various Relationships) Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 11, 2008

Like my glasses, Love focuses in different ways, varying in both intensity and style.

Love In Focus (topical) NOTE: When preached, I only got through half of this in 30 minutes, so I am doing part two (with some expansions) this week. 1. Affectionate Writing Can Reduce Cholesterol According to new research, writing down affectionate thoughts about close friends and family can ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Plugged In To Study And Obey God's Word? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003

Ezra is the story of the Jews’ return to Jerusalem after almost a century exile in Babylon. When they returned, all they found were ruins. There was no temple, so the people felt spiritually unplugged. Ezra is a story of how they got plugged in.

Are You Plugged In to Study and Obey God’s Word? Ezra 3:1-3 By Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Over the next three weeks, I will be sharing from the book of Ezra about the importance of being plugged in to the best God has for you this year. Today I want to talk about the importance of being ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 9, 2020

Finders keepers, loser’s weepers. From dictionary.com. "A person who finds something can keep it, and the loser has no right to it. This proverb is of dubious ethical merit."

This is one of the most familiar stories in the Bible. Most of us have heard the story from Sunday school. We have sung songs about Zacchaeus. So, what “fresh” lesson can be told concerning these verses. I. Jesus Always does the Finding 1. Most of us have heard and or used the saying, “Finders ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Living Life On Earth With A Focus On Eternity

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 7, 2005

LIVING LIFE ON EARTH WITH A FOCUS ON ETERNITY CAUSES US TO LIVE A USEFUL LIFE , A HOLY LIFE, A HAPPY LIFE AND RECEIVE A GREAT REWARD IN ETERNITY.

LIVING LIFE ON EARTH WITH A FOCUS ON ETERNITY ********************************************** 1.LIVING WITH AN ETERNAL PERSPECTIVE GIVES US THE ASSURANCE OF GREAT GLORY AND REWARD FOR ALL THE SUFFERINGS WE ENDURE FOR THE SAKE OF CHRIST IN THIS WORLD. THEREFORE WE DO NOT GET DISCOURAGED EASILY IN ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Striving For Excellence By Maintaining Your Focus Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 24, 2023

Your focus will determine the level of achievements you get in life. When you bring your focus to achieve something in life, you will reach your goals. Otherwise you will end up wasting your time and energy on useless things.

Sermon – Striving for Excellence By Maintaining Your Focus Scripture - Daniel 6:1-28 “Darius the Mede decided to divide the kingdom into 120 provinces, and he appointed a high officer to rule over each province. 2 The king also chose Daniel and two others as administrators to supervise the high ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28, Song of Songs 8:6, Nehemiah 6:1-3, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Methodist

"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

Keep Moving Forward For Christ! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 10, 2018

God wants us to keep moving forward for Jesus Christ. Here's how to do it: 1. Recognize the magnitude of our mission (vs. 19-21). 2. Help strengthen the souls of the disciples (vs. 21-22). 3. Be on the lookout for new leaders (vs. 23).

Keep Moving Forward for Christ! The Book of Acts - Part 47 Acts 14:19-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 29, 2014 *It's hard to say goodbye to people we love in the church. About 25 years ago, Mary and I were serving at McClendon up in West Monroe. Gary and Linda Richardson ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping The Main Thing The Main Thing

Contributed by Trey Harris on Feb 2, 2005

Remembering what really matters in our walk with Christ.

“KEEPING THE MAIN THING THE MAIN THING” LUKE 10:38-42 TREY HARRIS T-Boy and Marie had a farm. Mule died. T-Boy said, “Hitch me up.” Marie got behind the plow. Got to end of the row the man kept going. Marie yelled, “Stop!” T-Boy kept going until he was so caught up he couldn’t get out. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Methodist

The Gift That Keeps Giving Part 2 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 1, 2023

Explores understanding Isaiah's prophecy about Jesus, recognizing His divine presence, and proclaiming Him as the source of our peace.

Welcome, beloved family of faith, to this blessed gathering where we seek to draw closer to our Creator, our Savior, and our Guide. We gather not just as individuals, but as a community, united by a common love, a common faith, and a common purpose. We are here to celebrate the love of God, to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Topics: Advent, Sermon Series