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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
One of the reasons we lose joy is because we lose focus. This sermon looks at keep our focus so we keep our joy!
JOY COMES FROM THE RIGHT FOCUS PHILIPPIANS 1:12-14 NOW I WANT YOU TO KNOW, BRETHREN, THAT MY CIRCUMSTANCES HAVE TURNED OUT FOR THE GREATER PROGRESS OF THE GOSPEL, 13 SO THAT MY IMPRISONMENT IN THE CAUSE OF CHRIST HAS BECOME WELL KNOWN THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE PRAETORIAN GUARD AND TO EVERYONE ELSE, 14 ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14
Denomination: Baptist
IT IS NOT HOW FAST YOU RUN BUT HOW WELL YOU RAN
STAY ON THE TRACK MAIN TEXT: HEBREWS 12:2 Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. HEBREWS 10:38 Now the just shall live by faith; But if anyone ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2
Denomination: Pentecostal
Faithful people stick with others. Find out how God is particularly sticky.
Who can identify this fruit? (Show picture.) It looks a bit like a coconut, but it isn’t. It’s about the size of an orange and it grows in the Amazon. This fruit is called bacuri. The part that you eat is the sticky white pulp in the middle, which they say tastes sweet and sour at the same time. ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 6:11-22
Denomination: Lutheran
Paul reminds us that even though we are married and have a family, God and our relationship with Him is still the priority in our life.
DEDICATED OR DISTRACTED (where is your focus) 1 Corinthians 7:29-35 (NLT) Intro: In one scene of the popular movie Robin Hood, The Prince of Thieves, Kevin Costner as Robin comes to a young man taking aim at an archery target. Robin asks, "Can you shoot amid distractions?" Just before the boy ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:29-35
When we battle distractions in our life, we must position our focus on Christ who also takes all our worries and troubles. Let us bring ourselves to Him.
Opening illustration: Every day I drive the same highway to and from the office, and every day I see an alarming number of distracted drivers. Usually they’re talking on the phone or texting, but I have also seen people reading the newspaper, putting on makeup, and eating a bowl of cereal ...read more
Scripture: Luke 10:38-42
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
A Sermon on Complacency
Jeremiah 10:21 For the shepherds have become dull-hearted, And have not sought the Lord; Therefore they shall not prosper, And all their flocks shall be scattered. Intro: In the medical world the number one silent killer is High Blood Pressure. If it goes unchecked, and untreated it will ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 10:21
Denomination: Assembly Of God
The wind always blows around us. The mighty storm comes sooner or later. We have no choice or control over when the storm comes, so how do we keep our focus?
Today, we will explore the beloved narrative of Peter walking on water found in Matthew 14:22-33. This story holds valuable lessons on the importance of maintaining focus in our lives. Just as in various aspects of our daily activities, focus plays a critical role in our faith. Without focus, our ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33
Topics: Faith, Focus
Recognize Jesus in our everyday lives, stay focused on Him amidst distractions, and live in obedience to Him, as illustrated by the story of young Jesus in the temple.
Good morning, family! Today, we're going to delve deep into the book of Luke. Now, you might be familiar with this particular passage – it's where the young Jesus stays behind in the temple, amazing the teachers with His understanding, while Joseph and Mary search for Him anxiously. C.S. Lewis once ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:41-50
Topics: Focus, Jesus
True peace and purpose come from drawing near to God, letting go of distractions, and seeking His presence above all else in our daily lives.
Friends, some weeks feel like a treadmill stuck on high speed. Our calendars crowd us, our phones buzz at us, and our souls sigh within us. We try to keep up appearances while our insides ache for an anchor. Have you felt that slow leak of peace, that subtle drift of the heart when worries and ...read more
Scripture: James 4:8, Matthew 6:33
Topics: Focus, Distraction
A Pentecost sermon on the outward sign we are given today - not tongues of fire, but baptism. Focus on the transformative effects and the death/life dichotomy.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit – the Holy Three in One who provides us with the rivers of Living water through the Spirit. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, A Blessed Pentecost Sunday to all of you here in Chiefland. This Sunday, the Sunday where we celebrate ...read more
Scripture: John 7:37-39
Givers trust in God, rather than in themselves; they are focused outward. Takers have not learned to trust in God and focus on their own needs.
Anybody remember the televangelist scandals of the 80’s? Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, Oral Roberts and his highly publicized plea for - what was it, $8 million? - to keep God from striking him dead. Remember the uproar in all the secular news media and the shame felt by so many evangelicals at being ...read more
Scripture: Mark 12:38-44
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
a 3 week series to restore vision in the church
The Power of vision series, Vision Gives us a clear focus Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ December 2, 2002 Doctor who comes to a split in the road on a Vermont back country lane. The road sign at the fork points both directions for the same town. Seeing a farmer beside the road ...read more
Scripture: Mark 9:1-9
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Christians are called to try to see the whole picture and not focus only on the present or on heaven.
February 9, 2003 Morning Service Text: Ecclesiastes 3:9-15 Subject: The Work of the Lord Title: Photography 101: Where is Your Focus I used to consider myself a camera buff. I have a Pentax P-3 camera body with a nice Tokina 28-70 lens. That means that you can take pictures at a wide angle or ...read more
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:9-15
An introduction to the book of Philippians, discussion of where you CAN’T find joy, and a look into the first chapter to find Paul’s secret of joy.
Series: Put the Joy Back In Your Life _______________________________ SERIES THEME: Everyone wants to be HAPPY! Everyone wants to enjoy life -- but how can we find this happiness? How can we find this joy? Joy is the emotional result of right spiritual ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11
Denomination: Holiness
Finding clear focus is the only way to avoid the pitfalls of life.
THE CRONICLES OF DANIEL #6: FINDING FOCUS DANIEL 6: 1-16 SEPTEMBER 12, 2004 PM SERVICE INTRODUCTION: Nothing that is valuable is achieved without effort. Fritz Kreisler, the famous violinist, testified to this point when he said, "Narrow is the road that leads to the life of a violinist. Hour ...read more
Scripture: Daniel 6:1-16
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