Sermons on Mission Focus:

When The Going Gets Tough!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Jul 26, 2010

When the going gets tough, the tough remains intact!

Introduction: I slumped on my couch in front of my newly purchased (on installment) LCD TV and watched the news one night, as I munched a paper bag of caramel-coated pop corn, and alternately sipped a large mug of ice-cold cola placed on a coffee table to my right. Not a healthy habit, I know. On ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Christ Is All

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Jun 7, 2011

A classic sermon by Adrian Rogers about the pre-eminence of Jesus in the life of a Christian.

Take God’s Word, and find Colossians chapter 3. And, when you’ve found it, look up here to me, if you would, and let me ask you a question: What is Jesus Christ to you? You say, “Well, Jesus Christ has a place in my life.” Jesus Christ does not want a place in your life. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Be Strong

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 22, 2011

The soldier is upheld by the thought of final victory. The athlete is upheld by the vision of the crown. The farmer is upheld by the hope of the harvest. Each of them submits to the discipline and the toil for the sake of the glory which shall be. It is s

Opening illustration: Felipe Massa of Brazil should have won the Formula One Grand Prix in Singapore in September 2008. But as he drove off from a refueling stop while in the lead, the fuel hose was still attached. By the time his team removed the hose, he had lost so much time that he finished ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Age Quod Agis

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 7, 2009

By grace we can integrate our lives and always do what we are doing

Tuesday of 5th Week in Course February 10, 2009 Recollection The Latin phrase says it well–age quod agis–do what you are doing. Two men are on a journey one day. The first complains to the second that he never focuses on anything; he’s always being distracted by something. The second disputes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

Creating A Dynamic Spiritual Life

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 28, 2008

If the body of Christ will do one thing right before doing other things she will see Christ get invovled in what gets done!

Creating a Dynamic Spiritual Life Text: Proverbs 6:6-8, 30:24-25 6 Go to the ant, you sluggard! Consider her ways and be wise, 7 Which, having no captain, Overseer or ruler, 8 Provides her supplies in the summer, And gathers her food in the harvest. Proverbs 30: 24-25 There are four things ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living On Purpose Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 22, 2009

Part of a lengthy series I am doing in the book of Philippians.

HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE LIVING ON PURPOSE Sunday April 13, 2008 Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:21 Intro. A. How do you think you are living your life today, on purpose or by default? If you had to give me an answer I am pretty sure all of would say that we are living ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Holiness

Focusing On God And His Glory

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2014

Pray after this manner -

A. FASTING FOR GOD’S GLORY Pray after this manner: “Lord, when I pray, I’ll follow this pattern: My Father in heaven, may Your name be holy, in my life on earth as Your name is holy in heaven. May Your kingdom come in my life on earth as Your kingdom rules in heaven. May Your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Invitation To An Encounter With God

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018

It is certainly possible for us to miss the presence of God wherever we are, and be immersed in many other activities. How about being focused on seeking an encounter with God?

Good evening. I realise that there are three categories of people here. First category are the new students who are eager to know what lies ahead of them. You are all charged up, all excited to be part of this great institution that you have joined. Second category is mixed lot of old students, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Can Survive The Shaking Series

Contributed by Myron Leach on Jul 18, 2017

There will be seasons when events will disturb us and make us anxious but we can survive and thrive.

“You Can Survive The Shaking” Acts 16:25-26 (MSG) 25 Along about midnight, Paul and Silas were at prayer and singing a robust hymn to God. The other prisoners couldn’t believe their ears. 26 Then, without warning, a huge earthquake! The jailhouse tottered, every door flew open, all the prisoners ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Set Your Heart

Contributed by David Mende on Jun 5, 2018

What are you setting your heart on? We must set our hearts to study the Word so that we can do it and teach it. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. I’m sure that many of you are excited as today is the last day of exams. No studies, no assignments, no exams, no work duties until the opening service of the 2nd semester. However, as you go for your ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Run Your "race"! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 12, 2019

We are to be diligent in living our Christian lives with a focus on becoming more and more like Jesus Christ!

Because God is Holy and always right, we are to listen to Him and do what He says (this is Biblical faith: believing in God, listening to what He says, and doing what He says!) We have noted from Hebrews 11, God commended many people in living out this Biblical faith. And so, God continues to teach ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Want To Be #1

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 13, 2018

This message is about how Jesus handled the conversation about greatness - ambition, power and control. Jesus challenges His Disciples - 1. Focus on Others 2. Focus on Service 3. Focus on Acceptance

Scripture: Mark 9: 30 - 37 Theme: Pathway to Excellence Title: I want to Be #1 This message is about how Jesus handled the conversation about greatness. Jesus challenges His Disciples - 1. Focus on Others 2. Focus on Service 3. Focus on Acceptance INTRO: Grace and peace from God our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Nazarene

A Marvelous Faith

Contributed by James A. Kirkland on Apr 19, 2016

Jesus marveled at the faith of the centurion. In the passage we see 4 characteristics of a marvelous faith.

Introduction • Last week we looked at the compassion a Christian ought to have. • Jesus showed it to us in the life of a Samaritan. • Today, in looking at a faith that caused Jesus to marvel, it is not in a Jewish preacher, or teacher. It is not in one of his disciples. It is in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Ruthlessly Aggressive

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 5, 2016

Sometimes you got to be ruthlessly aggressive in what you want to do! Focus has to be sharp like the eyes of an eagle! Undivided attention!

Ruthlessly aggressive! 1 Samuel 17:29”But David said, "What have I done now? Was it not just a question?" 30 Then he turned away from him to another and said the same thing…” Sometimes you got to be ruthlessly aggressive in what you want to do! Focus has to be sharp like the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

A New Perspective On Life: Romans 13:8 Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 14, 2016

"We are not human beings having a spiritual experience, but spiritual beings having a human experience." Only the object and the subject have been changed in this observation, but the change in perspective is dramatic.Paul shows us a better view of life.

A New Perspective on Life Propers for The First Sunday in Advent Isaiah 28:14-22 Psalm 46 ALMIGHTY God, give us grace that we may cast away the works of darkness, and put upon us the armour of light, now in the time of this mortal life, in which thy Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Anglican