Sermons on Keeping Our Focus:

Stop Watching The Wind

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009

Teaches us to keep our faith in Christ and to keep our eyes on him; not letting ourselves get distracted by the storms that are raging outside

Matthew 14:22-33 22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going For 'the Gold'

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 9, 2012

Are you in the fight as a contestant, or are you on the sidelines as an observer? The contestant pursues for the prize (Gold medal) whereas the observer just watches others receiving the prize but himself / herself doesn’t attain anything.

Opening illustration: Show a video of 2 events during the 2012 World Olympic in London. Do you ever consider the Christian walk to be difficult, like it is always an uphill climb? Maybe you’re doing okay, but does there still seem a long way to go? Perhaps you have even become weary and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reaching The Right Goals Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 24, 2025

Was there a time you made a goal that resulted in the opposite of what you wanted? What if you knew the truths about focused living that would help you recognize and rid yourself of negative distractions. Get ready to learn from Paul’s examples of pursuing Godly goals!

Reaching the Right Goals Philippians 3:12-16 We continue this morning with our annual church theme, Living a Holy and Wholesome Life. The theme is taken from 1 Thessalonians 5:23: May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: *other

Happiness When Times Are Tough Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 13, 2020

When times get tough, don’t let stress create a rift between you and God or others.

Happiness When Times Are Tough Jeffery Anselmi / General INTRODUCTION • I believe one of the most difficult times to be happy is when times are stressful and tough. • Lord knows we are going through some tough and stressful times right now, and I hope it does not get worse. • We were told we are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For No Reason

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 6, 2024

One of the reasons that we can fast is to refocus on God

Background to passage: Dec 519 BC, 2nd of 3 post exilic prophets. Zechariah 7:1–7 ESV In the fourth year of King Darius, the word of the Lord came to Zechariah on the fourth day of the ninth month, which is Chislev. Now the people of Bethel had sent Sharezer and Regem-melech and their men to ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 7:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Derailed By Distractions

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 15, 2019

Today it seems we have so many distraction because we are so busy. Distractions can become spiritual death What can be hindering real growth? Be accountable!.

DERAILED BY DISTRACTIONS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Romans 8:5 For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. Romans 8:5 (MSG) Those who think they can do it on their own end up obsessed with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5, Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Doing Lesser Things

Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 19, 2022

When we are at work, we know what is important and what not. Sometimes we make a list and set it up in priority. We typically don't do the least important things first. God has a list for us. We need to make sure we are doing the important things.

If we could say that a certain group or part of the membership of Fundamental Baptist Church is carrying on the work that Jesus called us to do, it would have to be this group. The Wednesday night crowd many times come to church when they have worked all day long. You are tired. You are worn out. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-34, Matthew 21:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Saved To Serve Series

Contributed by Don Campbell on Oct 23, 2025

This is the 6th sermon in the series.

SAVED TO SERVE PSALM 119:41-48 INTRODUCTION A. After the resurrection, Peter and others returned to their nets, fishing all night and catching nothing. When Jesus told them to cast their nets on the other side, they could not haul the catch into the boat; instead, they had to drag it to shore ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:41-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wholly Worshipping God

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Feb 3, 2026

Contrary to what many believe we cannot Wholly worship God on a golf course or in a deer stand. There is a world of difference between adoration and worship.

“Wholly Worshipping” by Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Preaching to the Choir 1. Dedication and love for God has you here today. 2. This lesson is not intended to be a beatdown for you . 3. It’s intention is to dissect a common misconception about worship and consider some ways to address ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26, Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Might Need To Learn How To Rest In God Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 7, 2020

Jesus tells us in the New Testament in Matthew 11:28 (NIV) 28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. And some of us, although God has promised us rest, are not resting

Introduction When Anne and I were much younger, we use to fly a lot. And I was always amazed as I looked about the plane’s cabin at the number of people who could sleep while the plane was in the air. No matter how much I tried to go to sleep on a plane, I just couldn’t. Anne could, I couldn’t. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Daring To Commit Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 4, 2025

As believers in Jesus we must be committed to exalting, embracing, equipping and extending

DARING TO COMMIT When was the last time to went to an all you can eat buffet? It is funny to watch people in line. They stand in front of the salad area they and think, I really don’t want to fill up my plate; there might be something better later on. Then they go down a little bit further to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What Does God Want For Thanksgiving 2024

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 18, 2026

Worship the Lord with gladness.

A. INTRODUCTION: PSALM 100 1. What do people want out of Thanksgiving? Mom ________________________________________________, Dad _________________________________________________, Children ______________________________________________, Football players ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Motivation

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

Being motivated to serve the Lord with zeal usually involves 2 factors: A Picture of Who God is (what He is Like) and A Sense of God’s Purpose for Your Life.

1. God’s way of doing things is not always the easiest or least stressful... 2. we need to be motivated, invigorated, roused... 3. It is a constant battle, but there is an old tried and true formula; 4. lots of people motivated to do just about anything...but in the Kingdom of God, why we do ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 10:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Focusing On The Future Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

want us to look at three primary passages this morning. These three texts, taken together, form a composite picture of the Ascension.

I heard recently about a church that was putting on an Easter Cantata. When they came to the climactic scene of the Ascension of Christ, the actor playing Jesus was to be slowly hoisted out of view through an opening in the ceiling. The cue for the guys pulling the rope was when he said, “And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:50-53

Denomination: Baptist

Labor Day - Why Work?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 5, 2015

As we look at these two passages of Scripture this morning, I think we are going to discover three important facts about the work that we do.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK I think Labor Day is a kind of strange holiday. And it's difficult for a preacher to know what to preach on Labor Day Sunday. It's not one of the major holidays. Relatives don't come. There is no turkey to eat or presents to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28, Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ