Sermons on Outward Focus:

Do Not Confuse Movement With Progress PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023

This sermon encourages spiritual growth and progress in Christ, emphasizing the importance of seeking eternal sustenance and keeping our focus on Jesus, our Bread of Life. Key

Good morning, Church family! It's a real joy to see you all here today. There's a certain warmth that fills the room when we gather together to worship and share God's word. Today, we're going to talk about something that's near and dear to all of our hearts, whether we realize it or not. We're ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Topics: Moving Forward, Christ

Faith That Pays When The Paycheck Delays PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2025

Trust God to provide for your needs, focus on His Kingdom above all else, and find peace in His faithful care despite financial uncertainty.

Some of us walked in today with a calculator in our pocket and a knot in our stomach. The paycheck was thin, the pantry looks tired, and the math refuses to cooperate. You’ve pinched pennies, stretched spaghetti, checked the account twice, and still you wonder, Will there be enough? Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19, Psalm 37:25, Matthew 6:33

Topics: Provision, God's Supply, Dependence

"Chasing After God's Heart" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 14, 2013

This is the first message in a series i titled HEARTBEATS. It is a study in the life of numerous characters from the Bible whose heart was constantly beating for God. What does it mean to be a man after God's heart? That is the focus of this message.

“Chasing God’s Heart” 1st Samuel 16:1-13a and Acts 13:22 Shug Jordan who was the football coach at Auburn University, asked one of his former players (named Mike) if he would help him do some recruiting that year. He says, “Well, sure coach…..just tell me what kind ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Walking Through The Lens Of Faith Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jan 10, 2022

Faith is the only spiritual lens that makes you see through and walk you through the dark tunnel

SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS REF NO: 017 2 Corinthians 5:7, CSB: "For we walk by faith, not by sight." WALKING THROUGH THE LENS OF FAITH The word "walk" in this text is metaphoric and about the way a person conducts his or her life. In other words, the way we live. You can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Charismatic

Divine Assignment Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Sep 28, 2018

The life of Jesus is the greatest example we have of how we should conduct ourselves as Christians. Jesus was both celebrated and ridiculed. Today we will discuss what to do when this happens to us by looking at the life and ministry of Jesus as our example.

LUKE 4:23-27, 35 INTRODUCTION • The life of Jesus is the greatest example we have of how we should conduct ourselves as Christians. Jesus was both celebrated and ridiculed. • Not everyone will celebrate you! Some will mock and ridicule you. They did the same thing to Jesus even at the beginning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:23-27, Luke 4:35, Luke 4:23, Luke 4:29, Luke 4:37, Luke 4:30, Luke 4:31-37, Luke 4:24, Luke 4:32, Matthew 7:6, Luke 4:36, Matthew 7:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Make A Joyful Sound

Contributed by Pastor David Parla on Oct 6, 2020

When they blew the 300 trumpets, the LORD set every man’s sword against his comrade and against all the army…..” Have you tried blowing the trumpet – I mean blowing the ‘trumpet of prayer’ when your life is in shambles?

Judges 7:22”When they blew the 300 trumpets, the LORD set every man’s sword against his comrade and against all the army…..” Have you tried blowing the trumpet – I mean blowing the ‘trumpet of prayer’ when your life is in shambles? Have you tried blowing the trumpet when the doctor sets a date ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:22, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Psalm 18:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heavenly Consciousness

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 31, 2025

Being heavenly conscious means focusing on eternity and the values of God’s Kingdom rather than being absorbed by the fleeting things of this world.

HEAVENLY CONSCIOUSNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 3:1-2 "If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth." Supporting Texts: Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-2, Matthew 6:19-21, Philippians 3:20-21, 1 John 2:15-17, Hebrews 12:1-2, 2 Corinthians 4:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Renewing Our Minds (A Journey Of Transformation)

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Nov 18, 2025

Your mind battles daily between world patterns and God's truth. Romans 12:1-2 offers the path to transformation through intentional renewal, eternal focus, and vigilant thought protection.

Renewing Our Minds: A Journey of Transformation You know that feeling when you've been scrolling through your phone for an hour and suddenly realize your mind feels cluttered, heavy, almost... polluted? I remember one morning waking up and immediately reaching for my device—before prayer, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Romans 12:2, Colossians 3:2, Philippians 4:8, John 15:3, Hebrews 4:12, Joshua 1:8, Philippians 3:20, Colossians 3:1, Matthew 6:21, Proverbs 4:23, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Romans 8:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming God's Prize/ Tithing

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 29, 2003

In the USA we spend more on premium TV than we give to the church and missions. We focus on giving. You can give and not love, but you can’t love without giving.

MATURING IN THE FAITH ---- DO YOU WANT TO BE GOD’S PRIZE? Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 2 Corinthians 9:6 But I this I say, HE WHICH SOWETH SPARINGLY SHALL REAP SPARINGLY ... and he which soweth bountifully shall reap bountifully. 7 Every man according as he purposed in his heart, so ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-9, Malachi 3:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Heart Of A Godly Mother

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014

The heart of a godly mother is a reflection of the heart of God. As we focus on the heart of a Godly Mother, we can be assured that God loves us with the same love. He is the source of a mother’s love.

The Heart of a Godly Mother Intro: [Read illustration of motherhood] The Bible has quite a lot to say about mothers. Here are a few examples: Eve – the mother of all living (Gen. 3:20) [Pioneer – was taught motherhood by God] Sarah – a mother of many nations (Gen. 17:16) [From ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Blessed Ones

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 26, 2013

The first set of four beatitudes focus on our vertical relationship to God, the second set of four on our horizontal relationship to people. Each of the eight builds upon the other so that there is an amazingly beautiful and compelling progression.

Opening illustration: How good are you at making enemies? No, I didn’t ask how good you are at making friends. That’s easy. Just be a good Joe, an easy spender, a tolerant sort of fellow who never offends anybody. But how good are you at making enemies? If you are a child of God and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Training Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 28, 2022

The focus of this sermon is to help the congregants get sold on the idea that training is a regular part of the Christian life. It is difficult to engage in any sort of intensive training activity unless you are convinced that there is a need for that.

Debbie and I were blessed to be able to end our vacation on a seven-day cruise through the western Caribbean. Here is a picture of us enjoying dinner in the ship. It was a very enjoyable time. We actually got to swim with stingrays. But, you know what, all that food and sun and swimming is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8, 1 John 3:1-2

Denomination: Christian Church

Get Going! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 28, 2008

Deliberately make committed followers of Jesus.

GET GOING! Matthew 28.18-20 S: Evangelism C: Mission Orientation Th: Never the Same Again Pr: DELIBERATELY MAKE COMMITTED FOLLOWERS OF JESUS. ?: How? How do we do that? KW: Essentials TS: We will find in our study of Matthew 28 three essentials to making committed followers of Jesus. CV: “We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Songs We Sing: "the Old Rugged Cross" Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 18, 2025

The death of Jesus is the central thought, intention, and focus of the classic "The Old Rugged Cross." The death of Jesus is a worthy topic for a worship song because the death of Jesus is central to our faith.

SONGS WE SING: “THE OLD RUGGED CROSS” Romans 5:1-11 #theoldruggedcross INTRODUCTION… Funeral this past week (p) Some of you may know, but some may not, that I am on a short list for a few of the funeral homes around the area for emergencies or when a family has lost a loved one and the family is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Laying Down My Rights Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 18, 2022

The kingdom of God is brought near to others when I gladly lay down my rights for the good of others

ENGAGE I want to begin this morning by asking you to fill in the blanks in the two statements at the top of your sermon outline. Just write down the first thing that comes to mind and not what you think I want you to write down. In order to be a “good Christian” you must: In order to be a “good ...read more

Denomination: Baptist