Sermons on Losing Focus:

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

When You Lose Sight Of The God Of Miracles, You Stop Experiencing The Miracles Of God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 6, 2024

Miracles flow from a relationship with God, not from the circumstances of our lives. If we fixate on the troubles around us, it’s easy to miss God’s presence and His power at work.

When You Lose Sight of the God of Miracles, You Stop Experiencing the Miracles of God Introduction Today’s message is titled: “When You Lose Sight of the God of Miracles, You Stop Experiencing the Miracles of God.” This title is a reminder that miracles flow from a relationship with God, not from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:28-30, Exodus 14:21-22, John 11:21-22, Mark 5:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Walk On Water PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 4, 2023

This sermon explores maintaining faith in Jesus amidst life's storms, overcoming fear, and deepening our relationship with Him through our struggles.

Good morning, beloved congregation. I welcome you all, as we gather here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. An appointment set by our loving Heavenly Father, who, in His infinite wisdom, has brought us together to share in His Word. Our focus today is the story of Peter walking on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:29-30

Topics: Focus

Paul In Corinth Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 10, 2018

The Kingdom is about people, friends, foes, and most who are neither. When we lose our focus on people, we lose our focus on the kingdom.

Paul in Corinth (Acts 18:1-17) 1. One young blogger writes, Today, my mom tells my sister that she is worried about her because she has a headache and feels like she might be getting a slight cold. I have had the flu for two weeks and have a 103 degree fever. I ask, "What about me?" Her response? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Real Issue: Loss Of Focus

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 12, 2021

It may be difficult at times to separate the real issues of our problems and our emotions. We must stay focused on what is important. The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.

WHAT IS THE REAL ISSUE? FOCUS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 2 Corinthians 4:18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:18, Proverbs 29:18, Philippians 2:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jerusalem- Change Your Focus Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 13, 2024

This is the 45th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#45] JERUSALEM- CHANGE YOUR FOCUS Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about the most mentioned City in the Bible- Jerusalem. Matthew 23:37 I have noticed that people will listen to whoever sounds good. They decide who they are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37, Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

Focus On Christ Not Your Fears

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

To lead the people to understand how to avoid focusing on their fear, but concentrate on the positives we have in Christ.

The Twelve Spies – Numbers 13-14 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how to avoid focusing on their fear, but concentrate on the positives we have in Christ. Illustration:Where our Captain bids us go, ’Tis not ours to murmur no; He that gives the sword and shield Chooses too the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Challenge To Focus On Encouraging Others Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 3, 2012

WE are called to focus on others and when we do that we will receive true blessings!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I bet you have heard from folks that they could foster their own relationship with Jesus without being a part of the Church. The implication is that the church really offers nothing of value that would make it worthy of their time and busy ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Tell If Your Life Is Out Of Focus

Contributed by James Stophel on May 20, 2014

What is our purpose? To Worship the King of all Kings! But do we really know how to worship Him? Five areas that every Christian needs to be committed to focusing on.

How To Tell If Your Life Is Out Of Focus Isaiah 45:22 “Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else” Opening: The story is told of a pastor of a large church who had a dream one night that really opened his eyes. He dreamed that he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:22

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuilding Faith - United Focus Series

Contributed by Michael R. Hodge on Apr 5, 2012

The "Rebuilding Faith" series focuses on seven steps to renewing our faith. Using the example and ministry of Nehemiah, participants will walk one step per week closer to a renewal of faith. Diagram for series available at "http://www.michaelrhodge.com".

REBUILDING FAITH Seven Steps to Experiencing a Renewal of Faith by Rev. Michael R. Hodge Session Four: “Staying the Course” (United Focus) Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 6:1-4, 10-16 Source: One of the resources in this week’s session is a message by Pastor Brian Bill of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Getting A New Focus On Life

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 4, 2005

Jesus is worthy of our worship.

GETTING A NEW FOCUS ON LIFE Matthew 14:22-33 S: Worship C: Jesus as Son of God Th: A Passionate Pursuit of God Pr: JESUS IS WORTHY OF OUR WORSHIP. Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Confess to the truth about yourself. • Passionately pursue God. • Worship Jesus as the Son ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

A Losing Equation Or A Winning Combination Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 7, 2005

2nd of 4 on Money. Based on 1 Timothy this series asks us to make 4 decisions about how we will treat money in our lives. This message forms the basis of our giving. A message on contentment by Ken Kersten was the source some points.

A Losing Equation or a Winning Combination I have always enjoyed math - because it just make sense (not like grammar with all it’s exceptions) and it always adds up. People who choose to love money and use people will always end up corrupt and ruined - always. People who choose right living and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Focus On The Violence Of The Passion? Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 13, 2004

Part Three of our series entitled “the Passion of the Christ: Curious? Find out more!” Violence of the Bertuzzi sucker-punch and the Madrid bombings and the violence of the cross says a lot about God and us.

Why focus on the violence of the cross? 13 See, my servant will prosper; he will be highly exalted. 14 Many were amazed when they saw him—beaten and bloodied, so disfigured one would scarcely know he was a person. 15 And he will again startle many nations. Kings will stand speechless in his ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Bringing Your Life Into Focus

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 12, 2006

As we examine the calling of the prophet Isaiah, we can pick up on a transition that begins to occur to a life that is out of focus. As the presence and power of God becomes real to us as individuals, our life begins to come into focus.

Bringing Your Life Into Focus By Readjusting Your View of God Text: Isaiah 6:1-7 Introduction: "Your view of God is the most important view you have, and to the extent your view of God is distorted…to that extent your life will be out of focus." Is your view of God in focus or is it blurry or even ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Losing Our First Love

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

We need to remember our first love as a church

I. What distracts us from the gospel We live in a world today where the body of Christ is caught up in to many things of this world. And this includes far too many preachers. Men we are called to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to be a witness of Him and lead our people to do the same. Satan ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist