Sermons on mission focus: showing 106-120 of 67,141

The Focus Of Worship Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jan 3, 2011

Part one of a series on worship. I begin with the focus of worship which is on God and how the enemy tries to take our focus off God.

Title: The focus of worship Introduction This month we are doing a 4 part series on worship 1.The focus of worship 2.The foundation of worship 3.The features of worship 4.The fruit of worship Today is Part 1 – The focus of worship I’d like to begin with the Definition of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Re:focus Series

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Feb 4, 2008

We have lost our focus. Our spiritual vision is blurry. We need corrective lenses to re:focus. That corrective lens is PRAYER.

re: Sermon Series Part 1 re:Focus The number 8 in the Hebrew is the number of new beginnings; the start of a new era. It really has a connotation that brings up the prefix re: to do again. Words from the Bible that denote a new beginning are words like re:surrection, reconciliation; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focus On Jesus

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 21, 2008

Servanthood through Jesus’ leadership in our lives

Focus on Jesus Hebrews 12:1-13 Introduction Wednesday night changes: - Dinners begin on March 5 – every other week - Bible Study / Sunday school class – Cross-talk and discipleship - Growths happens when we share experiences - It is time to grow, by being honest and encouraging one ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Maintaining Focus Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 29, 2008

Jesus demonstrated the source of His power in His time alone with the Father. Even Jesus faced the challenge of focus hijacking. This message deals with maintaining your focus in the face of others demands.

Maintaining Focus Mark 1:35-39; Luke 4:42-44 Mark 1:35 (HCSB) Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, He got up, went out, and made His way to a deserted place. And He was praying there. A Pattern to Follow * Very early in the morning • Before the demands of the day • Sacrificing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Focus Of The Church Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 12, 2007

Examining what the biblical concern of the church must be

The question to be asked: "What should we, as the church, be concerned about?" Examples of a faulty focus: 1. Seats Occupied (numbers attending) 2. Status Quo (just maintain) 3. Self Satisfaction ("My way or the highway") The Biblical focus is found in the Great Commandment: Focus must be placed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40

Denomination: Baptist

Focus #1 Series

Contributed by John Mccurry on Aug 15, 2007

To help the Church refocus

Friday, July 07, 2006 FOCUS Lk 11:34-36 Lu 11:34 The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when [thine eye] is evil, thy body also [is] full of darkness. (binoculars; have some to look through them) Outwardly they look pretty ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:34-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

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

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

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

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

Focus On The Unseen

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 29, 2020

How can we be renewed day by day? (Many sources but inspiration came from Bob Millsaps at: https://folcc.org/how-you-can-be-renewed-day-by-day/) This sermon given after a Bible bowl presentation; personal testimony given by author about Bible bowl experiences

HoHum: Mark Lowry says we are fighting the battle of the B’s: Baldness, bifocals, bridges, bulges, bowlegged knees and bunions. WBTU: Read 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Outwardly we are wasting away. We don’t like to hear that but it’s true. Saw Michael Jordan play basketball in the NBA when he was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, 1 Peter 2:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Focus On God

Contributed by Steve Woods (Pastor Woody) on Mar 19, 2019

Every Christian, as we draw closer to God, will be challenged by the devil. We begin to feel our faith weakening and hope fading. In these times, we need to focus on God and the promises He holds for us.

With the holidays behind us and into a new year, it is time to set our sights on what’s ahead of us and forget the past. I’m sure we’ve all set new goals for this year and, more than likely, they may be the same goals we tried for last year but were unsuccessful in our efforts. As we set out to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Art Of Focus

Contributed by Amos Mapanda on Oct 19, 2020

When one focus, you are blinded to other things and you fix your attention on just one thing.

Heb 12:2 2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. When one focus, you are blinded to other things and you fix your attention on just one thing. By ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thanksgiving Focus Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

David starts this Psalm by telling himself to praise the Lord, and he ends it by telling himself to do it again. If we would tell ourselves as we begin the day to praise the Lord and not forget all His benefits, and if we would end the day by doing the same, we would be different people.

You will, no doubt, think me strange for saying it, but I am thankful for my ignorance. It gives me so much to be thankful for. My vast ocean of ignorance is my playground where I can fish for new insights, and I can dive for the sunken treasure of golden truths that lay hidden in God's Word. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-14