Sermons on Keeping Our Focus:

Keeping Your Momentum Going

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Apr 12, 2001

I believe all of us have a call to greatness from God. i also know very few people will obtain that greatness.

I believe all of us have a call for greatness which comes from God, and I am also aware very few people will ever attain that greatness. It becomes an issue of keeping the momentum going. God has called ordinary people like you and I to such an extraordinary vision to life. There is however ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Check The Foundation

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 1, 2022

Foundations are important to a structure. Without a good foundation everything you build will fall apart if it's not on a solid foundation. All we do for God needs to be on a good foundation of Faith.

I. “IF” That word alone is mentioned 1,420 times in Scripture. A. The Dictionary describes "IF" this way : in case that; granting or supposing that; on condition that: Sing if you want to. Stay indoors if it rains. I'll go if you do. even though: an enthusiastic if small audience. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:3

Keep Your Dream Alive

Contributed by David Cook on Aug 16, 2010

Here's how to keep your God-given dreams alive, like Caleb!

INTRO: Dreams, we all have them; falling, unprepared, being chased, flying, etc. What dreams did you have growing up? Fireman, Baseball player, famous actress, President? Here’s how to keep your God-given dreams alive. 1. BELIEVE GOD’S PROMISES Your God-given dreams will be kept ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Game Of Thrones - Pt. 3 - Mixture Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 7, 2016

We talk, sing, and pray using the language of the Kingdom . . . words like Lord, King, and sovereign. However, citizenship in a democracy keeps us from understanding the throne.

Game of Thrones Pt. 3 - Mixture Introduction After 1 year we have finally come to the final battle in the attack on the 5 principalities that I identified for us. We have fought isolation, poverty, hopelessness and apathy. Now we square off against compartmentalism. Compartmentalism is pervasive ...read more

Scripture: James 3:10-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Reveals Our Temptations Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 19, 2009

This week we examine Jesus as a model of emotionally healthy spirituality. We’ll uncover 3 temptations that keep us from growing and then three challenges to fulfill to combat those temptations.

Back to School Jesus Reveals Our Temptations Luke 4:1-13 October 18, 2009 This week I want to lift up to Jesus as a model of healthy emotional spirituality. Turn to the passage read earlier: Luke 4:1-13. How many of you exercise regularly? Yeah, every morning the alarm clock rings, I jump at of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Shall Our Work Cease?

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jul 22, 2005

I preached this message coming out of a series of revival meetings to challenege our people to stay committed to their God-given task and to keep our church in the center of God’s will.

Shall Our Work Cease? Nehemiah 6:1-16 I. The Enemy Will Try to Distract a Great Work (v. 1-2) A. The enemy will take notice of a great work 1. He hates obedience 2. He hates commitment B. The enemy will always have a following What Can Cause Us to Follow the Enemies Tactics? • Lack of prayer & ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Your Foot Out Of Your Mouth

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 2, 2006

James in our text gives 3 reasons why we should learn to manage our mouth and he backs each reason up with 2 illustrations

Keeping Your Foot Out Of Your Mouth James 3:1-12 Today we’re going to look at what James has to say about "How to Manage Your Mouth". We love to talk. There are talk shows everywhere. Everybody seems to have something to say. Statistics on the average American. You have 30 conversations a day ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Our Church Doesn't Experience Revival

Contributed by Fred Elliott on Oct 24, 2008

The things that keep people from experiencing Revival in otheir lives

WHY OUR CHURCH DOESN’T EXPERIENCE REVIVAL Psalms 85: 6 & Psalms 51 10 - 13 Intro:A. If We look in the dictionary the word revival has two meanings listed 1. A series of meetings for the purpose of reawakening religious faith 2. A restoration to use, activity, or vigor ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Keep Asking God Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 1, 2006

Reminding us to consider what we have in Jesus as a way to help us overcome obstacles in life

1. Text: Ephesians 1:16-19 2. Title: I Keep Asking God 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, May 22, 2005, in the series ¡§Praying for Loved Ones¡¨ 4. Objectives: ƒæ for the people to understand that there are great things to ask as we intercede for those we love ƒæ for the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Keep Asking God

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 1, 2006

Realizing what we have in Christ can help any person overcome great obstacles in his life

1. Text: Ephesians 1:16-19 Intro - There’s a TV show called Antiques Road Show. It’s pretty simple - they show up with a bunch of antique experts. People show up with their old stuff. The experts appraise the peoples’ stuff. Usually, the ones they show you are the people who find out ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Never Give Up Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 23, 2016

In Hebrews 12:1–3. we see various aspects of the race, as they are compared to the faithful life in Christ. Christ calls us to 1) Race Freely (Hebrews 12:1), 2) Race Focused (Hebrews 12:2), and 3) Race to the Finish (Hebrews 12:3)

In the ancient Isthmian games of Greece, a pedestal stood at the finish line, and on it hung a wreath—the winner’s prize. No one runs a race without some expectation of reward. The reward may be nothing more than a ribbon or a trophy or a wreath of leaves. It may be a prize worth a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Other

Gining Grit Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 16, 2025

To gain grit, the grit to persevere, we need to do some things

Gaining Grit Jeffery Anselmi / General Adult Core 52 / Perseverance / Hebrews 12:1–2 To gain grit, the grit to persevere, we need to do some things INTRODUCTION - How does a person persevere when it is not easy to do so? - How does an athlete push hard as their body is hurting and it does not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Going Gets Tough Series

Contributed by Don Campbell on Oct 23, 2025

This is the 19th sermon in the series.

WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH PSALM 119:153-160 INTRODUCTION A. God’s people have always had mountains to climb and rivers to cross. We only need to read the names of the great honor roll of faith in Hebrews 11 to confirm this truth. B. When the going gets tough, we may be tempted, like Israel of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:153-160

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep Jack In The Box, But Let God Out

Contributed by Morris Mott on Sep 27, 2001

We limit God by our concept of Him in our lives. When we limit Him, we hinder the purpose and plan that He has for us as a church and as an individual.

Psalm 78:41 Text I. In the business world, there is said to be in certain cases, a “glass ceiling”, which means that one will only rise so high in promotions, no matter their ability. II. In the Kingdom, we don’t use a glass ceiling, but so many use a “box”, a God shaped box, a Holy Ghost ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focus On Your God-Given Role In Marriage

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 19, 2009

Focus on Your God-given Role in Marriage 1) Wives submit to your husband. 2) Husbands love your wife.

I don’t suppose it’s easy coaching peewee football. Every kid who shows up for tryouts wants to be quarterback or running back. No one wants to play on the offensive line where you’ll be treated like a human bowling pin and for what? Offensive linemen rarely score touchdowns. But of course if you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-31

Denomination: Lutheran