Sermons on Lose Focus:

Focus #2 Series

Contributed by John Mccurry on Aug 15, 2007

Focusing on our purpose as a church

Friday, July 14, 2006 Focus#2 LUKE 10 Binoculars last week and we found out they were out of focus, and inward correction was needed. We also discovered if you just wanted the binoculars for a paper weight, to hold something down, focus was not a high priority nor is it needed. We discovered this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Focus On Hope Series

Contributed by Tim White on Feb 13, 2009

The people who heard Jesus teach relied on a lot of things, but only hope would show them the way.

Focus on Hope John 7:25-31 • There was confusion and beliefs around Jesus. • Whether we find confusion or belief depends upon what we focus on. I. The Hysteria (25) • They heard him teach. They heard the rumors. • They were confused. What He was saying was Messiah-like. • Yet, the rulers who sought ...read more

Scripture: John 7:25-31

Denomination: Baptist

Bringing It Into Focus

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 28, 2011

The stories around John 3:10-21 show the purposes of the church with evangelism in the center.

When I was a freshman in High School I was a sprinter and a hurdler, but at the end of that year they discovered that for a sprinter I was, slow. So they moved me to the 400 as a sophomore and at the end of the year the coaches realized I was still, slow. But my junior year they moved me to the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Focus

Contributed by Monte Brown on Feb 6, 2012

In the world that we live in it is so easy to let our prayer life slide. We need to learn to gear our lives to focus on prayer.

Introduction Scripture 14For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, 16That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; 17That ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

A New Focus Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 3, 2017

Our faith has real-life implications. We are called to live a different type of life than we used to live.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • It is amazing how much life changes when one gives their life to Jesus. • Today we are going to continue with our series, TURNING OVER A NEW LEAF. • In this series we have been examining some of the contrasts of the old life we used to live with the new life we are called ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Focus Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 21, 2018

Message 12 in our study of Colossians continuing a discussion on setting our thinking on things above.

Chico Alliance Church “What Is Garbage?” Two themes in Colossians Jesus reigns supreme over all creation. Jesus remains sufficient for all creation. After reviewing the wonderful work of God on their behalf, Paul reinforces the truth of our identification with Christ. This truth of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Focus On The Doughnut

Contributed by Jarrett D. Lott on Jul 18, 2013

The primary focus of this sermon is to help the believer to look at what God is yet doing even in the midst of all that is happening to them; like focusing on the doughnut & not the hole in the doughnut.

A doughnut is a type of sweet deep fried pastry. The doughnut is often sprinkled with sugar or other toppings, and may be frosted or glazed as well. Associated in some nations with breakfast, the doughnut is generally agreed to be a sweet and delicious indulgence. Some countries also consume donut ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:20-22

Denomination: Church Of God

The Millennium In Focus Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 13, 2012

Many portions of the Bible discuss a literal Millennial reign of the Messiah on the earth; because it is so interwoven and connected to other teachings, we can consider the Millennium an important point of our faith.

The Millennium in Focus (topical) 1. Futurist Thomas Frey blogs, “People are seriously worried. I’ve been in a number of conversations recently where people are very worried about our coming era of automation where fewer and fewer jobs will be left for people to do. A few months ago I ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Focus On Jesus Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 29, 2015

We easily get sidetracked from our walk with God in our traditions or preferences. The key to worship and a walk of faith is to focus on Jesus above ourselves.

1. Pulpits A preacher described a special interest he had as a guest speaker to various congregations. "Whenever I preach in a church I haven't been to before, I am always anxious to stand behind the pulpit to get a feel for it. I want to stand there and look out at the still empty pews and imagine ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Maintaining Focus Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 2, 2014

As long as we are in the midst of our journey in this world, we are subject to distractions. How do we maintain our focus?

“Maintaining Focus” 1 Jn. 2:15-17 & Phil. 3:1-14 A young woman is taking her final exam. She’s excited and relieved because the teacher asked the right questions and she really knows the answers. But part way through the test she looks out the window and sees her boyfriend ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Money Focus? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 4, 2016

What is our attitude towards money?

Next Friday will be the start of a new year; 2016 years after the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ on earth! About 2000 years ago, this is what life in America looked like…. Show picture… What has changed in 2000 years?? What has not changed in 2000 years?? Since the beginning of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Right Focus Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 9, 2015

Old and new ideas constantly circulate and are repackaged; they can distract us from the truth; we must be on-guard or they will slither into our hearts and minds.

The Right Focus (I Timothy 4:1-13) 1. Not all problems are difficult to solve.. Morris went to a psychiatrist. "Doc," he said, "I've got real trouble. Every time I get into bed, I get his weird feeling that there's somebody under it. I look under the bed, to check it out, but then I think there's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Out Of Focus Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Sep 16, 2016

Out of Focus

1. I see a problem when I should see a power 2. I see a commandment when I should see a confession 3. I see doing when I should see dying Matthew 4:19 - Become a follower before you become a fisherman ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Focus On Jesus

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Dec 20, 2012

It seems each year many get farther and farther from the truth of the gospel of Christ. The big problem with that is …eternal life seems like a fairy tale to those that are content with living in the world. The reality of life on earth is all that matter

Focus on Jesus It seems each year many get farther and farther from the truth of the gospel of Christ. The big problem with that is …eternal life seems like a fairy tale to those that are content with living ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Time Of Focus Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Nov 8, 2021

As the days get shorter, and the nights get colder, fall is a great time to look deep into our souls. It’s a time to delight in the details of beauty around us, reflect on where we have been, and focus on where we are going.

(Introduction) source: http://www.jokes4us.com/miscellaneousjokes/weatherjokes/falljokes.html What did the tree say to autumn? leaf me alone. What did one autumn leaf say to another? I'm falling for you. Fall is a time of transition. Transitioning weather from the warmth of summer to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-2, Matthew 6:33, Matthew 6:19-21, Psalm 96:10-11, Psalm 111:2-9, Proverbs 16:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ