Sermons on Our Attention:

Have Great Faith In Jesus!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 21, 2023

Instead of telling us what faith is...the Bible shows! For our sermon together let’s focus our attention on the faith of one Canaanite woman as an example of “great faith.”

“Faith is….” How would you finish that phrase? You might quote the classic Bible passage that defines faith. Hebrews 11:1 says, “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” Or perhaps you would come up with a string of synonyms for faith. You might say, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Some Storms In Your Life Are Sent By God!

Contributed by Beverly Holstein on Sep 19, 2017

Sometimes God allows storms in our lives because He is trying to get our attention! We need to recognize these storms, and then we need to recognize what we need to throw overboard!!

VS 2 – ALL WICKEDNESS WILL EVENTUALLY COME BEFORE THE LORD FOR JUDGEMENT!!! Acts 17:30 - And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: 2 Corinthians 5:10 - For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Road To Jerusalem"

Contributed by Matt Kyzer on Mar 20, 2002

Today as we look at ¡§The Road to Jerusalem¡¨ our attention will be drawn to two things, first it was a road that had to be traveled and second, it was a road that would change mankind for all eternity.

The Road to Jerusalem Matthew 21:1-11 03/20/02 Subject: Christ entry into Jerusalem. Compliment: Christ crucifixion was the Atonement for us. Opening: Today as we look at ¡§The Road to Jerusalem¡¨ our attention will be drawn to two things, first it was a road that had to be traveled and second, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Valley Of Trouble For A Door Of Hope

Contributed by Mark Mccool on Apr 21, 2003

Sometimes, in order for God to get our attention and turn us back to Him, He must take us to the Valley of Trouble before we can find the Door of Hope.

"A VALLEY OF TROUBLE FOR A DOOR OF HOPE" Mark McCool TEXT: HOSEA 2:14-16 I. INTRODUCTION Has there ever been a time in your life that you remember how when you were so set to do your own thing, and it did not matter who it effected or hurt? And then perhaps, instead of mom and dad doing or ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

And Now - The Good News

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 2, 2008

As we go into the time of Christmas, we revert our attention back to Jesus - the Good News. Full text and communion message at: www.sermonlist.com/2008.html

For the last year, the only news we hear has been bad, hasn’t it? During the presidential campaign, all we heard was negative campaigning, and how our economy is failing. Everywhere you turn, there seems to be nothing but bad news. Have you ever noticed that the only thing this old world can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-35

Denomination: *other

In God We Trust

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Oct 11, 2004

This message takes a look at the Christian and his money. The very thing that strives to pull our attention away from God, our money, contains a gentle reminder that it is "In God We Trust" and not our stuff.

THE NEXT STEPS: IN GOD WE TRUST A Biblical Look at You and Your Money 1 Timothy 6:17-19 INTRODUCTION: A. Today marks the beginning a new series of messages that I’m calling "The Next Steps" 1. We have made some changes over the past year, and are in the process of improving some other areas of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Promises Made Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 20, 2014

This passage focuses our attention on God restoration of His covenant between himself and His people. This becomes a call for us to restore our relationship with the Lord and allow Him to purify our relationships with one another.

Covenant Connections: A Covenant of Love ~ Promises Made Scripture Text: Hosea 2.14-20 INTRODUCTION Is your family-life as chaotic as ours is? Sometimes it’s as though we’re going 10 different directions! I’m sure that yours is no-different. Juggling work and school and ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:14-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Stay Focused!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 20, 2019

Beware, there is great danger when we refused to stay focused on what is important. Paid attention, stay focused.

WHERE ARE YOU GOING TO FOCUS YOUR ATTENTION? By Wade M. Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@@aol.com Where ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:12-13, Galatians 6:7-9, 2 Kings 6:12-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Your Calling? (Part 5) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

Do you really have God’s call upon your life? If so, what has He disclosed to you? What are you doing about it? Have you consulted your mentor or pastor about it? Are you completely captivated by God?

Opening Illustration: Narrative of how my call came about. Introduction: In the focus text, Samuel lives in a precarious time when “the word of the LORD was rare” (verse 1). This is a continuation of the problem at the end of book of Judges where “all the people did what was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Be The Name Sermon Iv: The Lord God Our Intervener Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 26, 2020

As we mature in our walk with the Lord, mature Christians cherish their remembrance of prayers which never fell on deaf ears but got the attention of Father God who intervened in life's situations to turn negatives into positives.

BLESSED BE THE LORD GOD OUR INTERVENER A certain man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho and fell among thieves. Each of three passersby had opportunity to intervene in his situation, but only one did. The first was too proud and unwilling ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-23

Madmen And Falling Towers

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 13, 2001

When tragedy strikes where should we look? What would Jesus say to our hearts if we have ears to hear? Where would He have us focus our attention?

Madmen and Falling Towers 9-16-01 As I listened to all the comments and opinions about the horrible day this week in which the World Trade Towers fell I was disturbed. I was in shock at the sight and angry with the perpetrators but my spirit was troubled about something else. We will not forget ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, Genesis 16:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformed By The Living Word Hebrews 4:12 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 15, 2024

Hebrews 4:12 illuminates the profound impact of Scripture on our lives and hearts. Let us turn our attention to this passage and discover how the Word of God can transform us from within.

Transformed by the Living Word Hebrews 4:12 Introduction: Today, we delve into the powerful truth of God's living Word as we explore Hebrews 4:12. This verse illuminates the profound impact of Scripture on our lives and hearts. Let us turn our attention to this passage and discover how the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12, Psalm 119:105, Isaiah 55:11, Psalm 139:23-24, James 1:23-25, Romans 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Have I Got Your Attention Yet

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 23, 2012

The writer of Hebrews gives us three reasons to accept Jesus. The charachter of Christ, the certainty of judgement and the confirmation of God.

Have I Got Your Attention Yet Hebrews 2:1-4 Intro: Before refrigerators, people used ice houses to preserve their food. Ice houses had thick walls, no windows, and a tightly fitting door. In winter, when streams and lakes were frozen, large blocks of ice were cut, hauled to the ice houses, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

How Our Prayers Can Influence God's Activity Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 26, 2006

A repentant believer’s prayer gets God’s attention.

I The first set of players is a repentant people who are praying prayers that do get answered. 1 Jonah’s prayer in the belly of the great fish & Nineveh’s prayer in the face of great destruction. a Jonah spent 3 days praying for himself. (He says I, my, me 24 times in 8 verses of chapter ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

I've Been Hearing Voices

Contributed by Garvin Alfter on May 5, 2006

There are many voices crying out for our attention in this hectic and fast-paced world in which we live. We must learn to discern which voice is important and which ones are not.

"There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them is without signification." Introduction: Psychologists diagnose mental disorders with the help of a book called the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. They interview and observe their patient, making ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:10

Denomination: Pentecostal