Sermons on Outward Focus:

Not Playing Favorites PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 12, 2024

This sermon encourages Christians to love without bias, bear each other's burdens, and value spiritual richness over material wealth, reflecting God's heart in all relationships.

Welcome, dear family in Christ, to this blessed gathering where we stand on the common ground of God's grace, united in our pursuit of His wisdom and truth. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Yes, we are here because our Heavenly Father has a message for us, a message that can ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Topics: Materialism, Spirituality

Keep The Smile PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 18, 2024

Explores the transformative power of a joyful heart and a cheerful face, as guided by the wisdom found in the book of Proverbs.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is always a joy to gather together in this sacred space, to lift our hearts and voices in praise, to seek wisdom from the Word, and to encourage one another in faith. Today, we are going to open our hearts to a message from the book of Proverbs, a book filled ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:13, Proverbs 17:22

Topics: Get Back Smile

Hypocrisy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 23, 2024

This sermon encourages self-examination and living authentically in God's truth, warning against hypocrisy and emphasizing the importance of honoring only the divine.

Welcome, welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together, not as strangers, but as a family united in Christ. We are here today to immerse ourselves in the profound wisdom of the Holy Scripture, to seek guidance, and to find solace in the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 23:33-39

Topics: Do Not Follow, Scribes

Triumph In Tragedy Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 1, 2023

In Psalm 22:1-21 the Psalm speaks of suffering and agony and points to the greatest suffering of all, that of Jesus Christ dying on the cross. The Psalm then takes a dramatic change. In verses 22-31 Psalm 22 turns from tragedy to triumph.

In 1898 one of the greatest preachers of America was about to quit the ministry. Why? His name was George Truett. He was pastor of Frist Baptist Church Dallas. One of the church members, Captain J. C. Arnold invited him to go hunting. Truett’s gun went off hitting Arnold in the leg with birdshot. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Eagle In The Bible: A Symbol Of The Christian Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 10, 2025

The eagle symbolises the Christian life of strength, vision, renewal, perseverance, and divine protection.

THE EAGLE IN THE BIBLE: A SYMBOL OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 40:31 Key Verse: “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” (Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Worshiping In Spirit And Truth Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on May 19, 2007

Part 3 of a series on Worship

Worshiping in Spirit and Truth The Power of praise John 4:20-24 I. Worship is an issue of the heart. But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. 24God is Spirit, and those who worship Him ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-24

Denomination: *other

Loving Others Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 15, 2005

The importance of loving others

Loving Others 1 John 3:11-24 May 2, 2004 1 John 3:11-12 This is the message you heard from the beginning: We should love one another. Do not be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his own actions were evil and his brother’s were ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Changing Church-Unchanging Gospel

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 18, 2014

Methods may change, but the message never will.

Changing Church-Unchanging Gospel March 16, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Methods may change, but the message never will. Focus Passage: Acts 15:1-6 Supplemental Passage: And He said to them, "Rightly did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How God's Word Judges Our Thoughts And Attitudes Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore how God's Word judges our hearts and what it means for our lives.

Hebrews 4:12 says, "For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. As believers, we often focus on outward actions and behaviors, but ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19, Hebrews 4:12

Self Control Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

Understanding Sanctification

Control Your Desires | Matthew 5:27-32 “You have heard it said” (Part 2) - Jesus is not challenging the Law. He is saying, you’ve been taught in the past how to avoid certain actions, but Jesus is showing them how to do it! - Jesus focus here is how to prevent sin before it occurs. Jesus does ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Acceptable Worship

Contributed by Don Campbell on Dec 23, 2025

Jesus makes it clear that some worship is unacceptable to God (John 4:22; Matt 15:8-9)

ACCEPTABLE WORSHIP Part 1 INTRODUCTION A. Many people view the worship hour as a stage show: 1. Leaders are the performers, God is the prompter, and the worshipers are the audience (group of listeners or spectators), with many of them being self-appointed critics. 2. It is this attitude that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-23, Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turning Religious Reluctance-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 6, 2018

1 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a religious woman who was reluctant to believe. How/When will God’s people turn the reluctancy of the religious? Turning religious reluctance God’s way requires...

TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE—John 4:1-26 Turning the Religious Lost Attention: When I was a young tween-ager(9-12 yrs.) Daddy bought me a ‘Cox’ brand miniature ‘Baja Bug’ Volkswagen. It was about a foot & 1/2 long & was built to scale. It had fat tires mounted on shiny plastic ‘mag’ wheels. It ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

#5fruit Of Spirit Kindness Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 29, 2002

This is the 5th study of Fruit of the Spirit:GOODNESS- KINDNESS

#5 STUDY OF THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: GENTLENESS -- KINDNESS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, GENTLENESS/KINDNESS, goodness, faith, 23. Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. WE ARE ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Weeds, Water, And Insects Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on May 21, 2007

There are natural enemies to growth that must be confronted and overcome through spiritual weapons.

WEEDS, WATER, AND INSECTS Mark 7:1-23 (NIV) Sermon Objective: There are natural enemies to growth that must be confronted and overcome through spiritual weapons. SERIES INTRO: We are in a sermon series today from Mark’s Gospel called “Life on the Farm.” It will focus on some of the basics of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Nazarene

The Power Of A Spirit-Filled Life Series

Contributed by Elvis Burrows on Oct 18, 2009

This sermon highlights how God’s power is manifested in the life of a spirit-filled believer. It also shows difference the Spirit of God makes when He is operating within the church.

SALUTATION INTRODUCTION - SET THE TONE SAY: TODAY IS PENTECOST SUNDAY - THE CHURCH’S BIRTHDAY. BACKGROUND: DEUT. 16:16 – PENTECOST WAS ONE OF 3 FEASTS CELEBRATED ANNUALLY BY THE JEWS – IT WAS A FEAST OF THANKSGIVING – FIRSTFRUIT – WEEKS - CITY WAS CROWDED. CELEBRATED 50 DAYS AFTER THE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist