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  • Michael Greer avatar

    Not About Xmas, But Christmas

    Contributed by Michael Greer on Dec 23, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,748 views

    To have true happiness at Christmas, our focus must be on Christ.

    Not X-mas, But CHRISTmas Luke 2:1-16 Intro: Lindsay had a father that was a distant and severe man. For whatever reason his father worked him especially hard during the holiday months. Lindsay was given extra ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Keeping Your Eye On The Ball

    Contributed by Scott Terrell on Jun 24, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,501 views

    Are you keeping your focus on Jesus during the storms of life?

    Keeping Your Eye on the Ball - Matthew 14: 22-31 A man walks up to a coffee machine, puts in a coin presses the button labeled coffee, double cream and sugar. The cup never drops but the machine takes off and starts to pour the coffee, cream and sugar. The guy quickly replied ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Miracle Of Jesus Casting Out The Demons Near The Tombs Series

    Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,905 views

    This miracles makes us focus on what Jesus does for us.

    The miracle of Jesus casting out the demons near the tombs Mark 5:1-20 Luke 8:36-39, Matthew 8:28-34 The miracles of Jesus Miracles # 17 As we look at this miracle I do not want to focus on the demons but the man. As I look at this miracle I see some questions that I would like to ask, questions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael DePhillips avatar

    Eyes On The Enemy

    Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,710 views

    We must never lose focus on the mission we are called to

    " EYES ON THE ENEMY " JUDGES 7:1-7 ONE OF THE THINGS THAT HAS ALWAYS INSPIRED ME ABOUT MY RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST, IS THE FACT THAT HE DOESN’T JUDGE ME BY MY FAILURES, HE DOESN’T JUDGE ME BY MY PAST AND HE DOESN’T JUDGE ME BY THE CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCES I MIGHT BE FACING. WE ARE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Randall LaVere II avatar

    Look Up

    Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Apr 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,384 views

    The things we focus upon in life, often become bigger.

    Col.3:1-3 With all of the distractions…dating, marriage, work, school, kids, life…its hard to keep your focus on the things that are truly important. We have been talking about the word of God, and the importance of our focus on that lately. The condition of your heart, and applying the word to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Danny Rogers avatar

    God's Truth About The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Danny Rogers on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,548 views

    Expository intro to Colossians with a strong focus on God’s grace.

    Intro: “The seductive allure of the counterfeit has confounded men throughout the ages. Homer, in his mythological tale The Odyssey personified the perils of deception in the story of the Sirens – mythological ½ women, ½ bird creatures who lived on an island in the Mediterranean Sea. Their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    Why Behold The Lamb Of God?!

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Aug 12, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,133 views

    What is so important to us that we tend to focus on?

    “On the morrow he seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold, the Lamb of God, that taketh away the sin of the world! This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man who is become before me:for he was before me. And I knew him not; but that he should be made manifest to Israel, for this cause ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Keeps The Believer From Sinking?

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 9, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,418 views

    The believer is reminded to keep his focus on the eternal promises of God.

    Introduction: I could not imagine life without the promises of God. When faced with life’s most difficult times, we do well to look beyond the difficulty to the power of God. God promises will keep us afloat in the midst of the most inundating waters. We are kept afloat by the meditating on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Secret Fasting Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 5,436 views

    When I fast I’ll focus exclusively on God.

    June 24, 2001 Secret Christianity – Part 3 INTRODUCTION There has been a lot of talk about consumer privacy lately. Have you gotten any of those statements in the mail recently? Our life insurance company, our bank, the company that holds our retirement account – all sent us statements on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    This Christmas Believe

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 22, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,597 views

    Three things to focus our faith on over the Christmas season.

    24, December 2003 Dakota Community Church This Christmas - Believe Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a Child is born. Unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. We are believers. ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Jason Evans avatar

    Traped In The Cares Of Life

    Contributed by Jason Evans on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 12,919 views

    A message warning on the distractions of life and encouragment to keep the focus on God.

    In Luke 21:34-36 it says “And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares. For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. Watch ye ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Overcoming Anxiety Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 3, 2009
    based on 28 ratings
     | 39,941 views

    When we fret with anxiety, we’re to focus on the Almighty.

    Overcoming Anxiety Matthew 6:25-34 Rev. Brian Bill 5/3/09 Video: Man on the Street We have a lot to worry about, don’t we? I’ve been worried this week about our niece and my mom who have cancer because both of them were hospitalized. This sermon today is for me. If it spills over and helps ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Inside Out

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 28, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,570 views

    As we begin our Lenten journey, we focus on God

    Genesis 9:8-17 INTRODUCTION Something had gone horribly wrong. In the first chapter of Genesis, we see God’s creative activity. Starting with chaos God creates order. God speaks and things appear. After six days God looks over his creative handiwork and declares everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Job Versus Solomon

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Sep 15, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,704 views

    To focus on the wisdom of Job, even while comparing it with that of King Solomon

    JOB VERSUS SOLOMON The phrase “Patience of Job” is not so much inked as engraved not only in the chronicles of English literature but also in the minds of every Bible student. Whenever our mind zeroes in on this great hero of faith, it is his perseverance and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Daniel Villa avatar

    Praise Prayer Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 29, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,903 views

    This message uses the psalms to focus on prayer as a way to celebrate God

    CELEBRATING GOD IN PRAYER (PRAISE PRAYER) Psalm 145:1-21 Sermon Objective: Teach praise prayer to God’s people and encourage them to practice it. 1. COMMITMENT TO PRAISE THE LORD (145:1-2, 21) I will exalt you my God the king I will praise your name forever and ever Everyday I will praise you ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God