Sermons on Lose Focus:

Attempting Great Things With Jesus Series

Contributed by David Beirne on Apr 30, 2004

Let’s live our lives without regret. Let’s take a step of faith and risk seeing the power of God like we’ve never seen before.

Attempting Great Things With Jesus Matt 14:22-33 Intro. Do you ever look back and wonder, if only I had taken the chance. Crankshaft is a comic strip about a grumpy old man. He often flashes back to his days as a minor league pitcher. He once struck out slugger Hank Greenburg in his prime. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, Isaiah 43:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Running The Faith Race

Contributed by Rev. Mike Willard on Dec 13, 2009

How to run the Christian Faith Race without giving up and given in to the devil.

RUNNING THE RACE OF FAITH! Sunday, October 18th, 2009 Early Morning Service Let’s start out this morning with the Scripture focus from Hebrews 12:1-3. What we are going to discuss this morning will be a shock to some maybe, but to others an awakening to see if we as Christians look like winners ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A House Not Made With Hands

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 7, 2021

A sermon for Pentecost Year B, Lectionary 10

June 6, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 3:20-35; 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 A House Not Made with Hands Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “We have a building from God, a house not made with hands.” (2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Lutheran

What Kind Of Fool Am I? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 29, 2018

Solomon offers us some realizations about the fool — realizations that can help us deal with foolish people, deliver us from being fools, or help find our way from foolishness to wisdom.

What Kind of Fool Am I? (Proverbs 26:1, 3-12) 1. Arrogance and foolishness go together. A strong young man at the construction site was bragging that he could outdo anyone in a feat of strength. He made a special case of making fun of Morris, one of the older workmen. After several minutes, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 26:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Break Free And Get To Your Destiny

Contributed by Patrice Kelly on Nov 9, 2006

This sermon talks about letting go of the past and pushing forward to the destiny that God is calling you to.

Press – to act on with steady force, push steadily against, to squeeze 1. Find purpose: If I were to ask everyone in this room today “What is your purpose in life?” I would probably get several different answers. Those answers would be good, but they are all secondary purposes. The question is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Apostolic

Finding God’s Comfort

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 29, 2010

In some of the storms of life, God intervenes and shelters us. In others, He allows us to be exposed so that we will be pressed more closely to Him.

Opening illustration: Whether we are reading the daily paper, listening to the radio, or watching TV, the news is filled with what one might call the fruits of discouragement and even despair. Life is like a continuous newsreel showing the futile actions of people trying to live without a biblical ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:25-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I'm Pressing On

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 7, 2017

This is a New Year message focused on our decision to move beyond our past to press towards the goal within our future. It asks the reader to consider the impact of past failures on our present and future plans.

I’m Pressing On Scriptures: Philippians 3:8-14; 4:13 We have entered into a new year that represents a year of change for our lives. This year represents the first year of the rest of our lives. This statement will make more sense shortly. The title of my message this morning is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord, Make Me An Answer!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 16, 2017

This is a rewrite of a T. D. Jakes message of the same title. I just added the intro and the conclusion. Great message and inspiring for giving purpose to every person in your church!

LORD MAKE ME AN ANSWER Gen. 41:9-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: TUNNEL VISION 1. How many basketball fans do we have here this morning? Do any of you know who was the best free throw shooter in the world in 1994? Did he play for the NBA? NO! 2. According to Sports Illustrated, the guy’s name is Tom ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:9-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

At His Feet (Savoring His Word) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012

This three sermon series focuses on Mary at the feet of Jesus. In Luke 10, Mary is at His feet, savoring His word. Expository and alliterated, PowerPoint is available if you e-mail me.

At His Feet (Savoring His Word) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/18/2012 The Bible says, in Romans 10:15, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace…” (NKJV). I don’t know about you, but when I think about beautiful things, feet don’t rank very high ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian Church

God In The Drivers Seeat. Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 25, 2016

A sermon that uses the series title top gear to talk about powering forward with God this sermon is putting God in the drivers seat of your life.

God in the drivers seat. “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. You’re not in the driver’s seat; I am.” (Matthew 16:24 MSG) Matthew 16:24-25Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV) 24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Battle For The Mind

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jun 21, 2012

When the Battle of the Mind and you win the war! The greatest battle is in Your Mind and the enemy knows that! That is why there is an all out assault on the Mind of the Christian!

THE BATTLE FOR THE MIND Romans 8:31-39 The story was told by Dr. Donald Gary Barnhouse a Presbyterian Ministry & Radio Preacher and Editor of Eternity Magazine and Author. He lived with his family in France while in school. On their dinner table sat a little promise book that held about 200 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stewardship-A Question Of Ultimate Trust Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2006

- I want to begin this week with the ULTIMATE QUESTION OF TRUST - I believe how we manage or steward our lives is really a matter of Trust: Learning to trust God. - Stewardship isn’t about how God raises money; it’s about raising children. - God has br

- I want to begin this week with the ULTIMATE QUESTION OF TRUST - I believe how we manage or steward our lives is really a matter of Trust: Learning to trust God. - Stewardship isn’t about how God raises money; it’s about raising children. - God has brought home to me again and again how TRUST is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Money Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008

A “talent” is a measurement of weight.

Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. To one he gave five talents of money, to another two talents, and to another one talent, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey.” (Matthew 25: 14–15) Remember the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fear Of Failure

Contributed by Thomas Miller on Feb 21, 2008

Being negative is easy; it requires no work because it comes natural. All you have to do to fail is nothing. On the other hand being positive isn’t as easy; it requires work. Optimism in the face of adversity is difficult and is hard to find in this day a

The Fear of Failure Diamonds in the rough often go unrealized because they don’t think they are diamonds, they don’t have an advocate to encourage them, so the fear of failure ruins the confidence that leads to success. The greatest days and moods are quickly forgotten with one ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Set Your Mind On God’s Interests

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 24, 2012

We must keep our eyes on God; it’s all about God, not us.

Set Your Mind on God’s Interests June 21, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must keep our eyes on God; it’s all about God, not us. Focus Passage: Matthew 16:21-28 I. Get Behind Me Satan (v 23a) a. Just a few verses earlier, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Baptist