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  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Focused Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 20, 2015
     | 7,475 views

    Following his baptism Jesus is led into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit and is tempted by Satan. His temptation helps him to focus on who he is and what he has been called to do.

    Matthew 4:1-17 “Focused” INTRODUCTION It is interesting to see how Hollywood has interpreted the temptation of Jesus. The truth is that we don’t know exactly what happened. No one was present with Jesus, in the wilderness, to record what actually took place. There were no ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Robert Higgins avatar

    Thanksgiving Turns Us Inside Out Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008
     | 2,824 views

    When our mind is set up on the things of the Spirit, we will be “outward focused.” When our mind is set upon the things of the flesh, we re “inward focused.” Thanksgiving directs our attention toward God.

    1. Review of Inside Out a. We are selfish, self-centered and self-absorbed. b. We turn to meeting our own needs and our own wants all too easily. c. God doesn’t want us to be that way. i. How do I know that? Because that is what is at the core of what we call sin – self. ii. If you think about this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Inward Outward And Upward Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 25, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,604 views

    The Apostles Creed - I believe in the Holy Spirit

    I wonder what you think of when someone mentions God. You may think about God the Father, the creator of the universe, the one who watches over everything we do, who protects us, who sets the standards by which we live, who in his love sent Jesus to live and die and rise again for us. Or you might ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    How To Reach Outward...

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 21, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,991 views

    In a community where 40% of the people don’t give a rip about church what are we to do? How are we to approach them.

    The 1950’s was a boom time for the Church in the U.S. and the favorite game for believers was “Hide and Seek”. Congregations would hide behind their walls and stained glass windows and those outside would seek us out. If you hadn’t noticed the world doesn’t play “Hide and Seek” anymore. Today ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steven Davis avatar

    Outward, Upward And Inward

    Contributed by Steven Davis on Jul 20, 2010
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     | 3,868 views

    Faith directs us to glorify God, to serve others and to build ourselves spiritually - all at the same time.

    Sometimes, when I watch sports at home, Hannah will sit down beside me and watch the game with me for a few minutes. Eventually she'll ask who's playing and who are the good guys and who are the bad guys. Then she'll say something to the effect of “whoever wins – I like!” Now, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Developing The Outward Focus Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 17, 2014
     | 4,091 views

    Paul has addressed our personal lives, church life, family life. These are introverted concerns, about us and those we are close to. As he concludes his letter, he wants to make sure we also transition to an extroverted focus.

    Developing the Outward Focus (Colossians 4:2-6) 1. I have my taxes all done. I am one of those persons who gets stressed up by paper work and red tape, so I found it stressful just preparing my stuff for the tax preparer. So I have to tell an IRS joke. 2. The pastor got a call form the IRS. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Lowe avatar

    Outward, Inward, Upward

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 13, 2014
     | 8,682 views

    Jesus gives us a picture of the world being ready for a great spiritual harvest, but in need of laborers to gather it into the barns. He urges the disciples to pray that the Lord of the harvest, who is Jesus Himself, will send forth the workers to gather it.

    Title: Outward, Inward, Upward Text: Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest. (Matthew 9:38) Scripture Reading: Matthew 9:35-38 Introduction: I have never been out of the USA, but I have heard that traveling in other countries is often an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Inward, Upward, And Outward

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 11, 2022
     | 1,819 views

    When talking about compassion, we start with an inward approach, then an upward approach, and this leads to an outward approach Outline from John Lowe of Sermon Central at: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/outward-inward-upward-john-lowe-sermon-on-heart-for-the-lost-187229

    HoHum: Got up early Friday morning and read the overnight reports from the hospice team. There was an emergency admission the previous evening. This patient was continuing to decline, he was imminent, meaning that his vitals signs indicated that he would die soon. The report told about his wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis King avatar

    The Outward Ripples Of Sin Series

    Contributed by Dennis King on Nov 13, 2022
     | 1,469 views

    Any Sin of an individual is never isolated to that one person because it affects other people—often in an unseen manner. One thing is fore sure is that individual's sin reaches far and wide into families, friend and even person unknown to you.

    Any Sin of an individual is never isolated to that one person because it affects other people—often in an unseen manner. One thing is fore sure is that individual's sin reaches far and wide into families, friend and even person unknown to you. Much like the watery rippling rings emanating from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis King avatar

    The Outward Ripples Of Caring Series

    Contributed by Dennis King on Nov 15, 2022
     | 1,523 views

    Praying without really caring for others is a waste of words. As we pray, simultaneously we should care for them by doing our best to help them spiritually, emotionally or simply arranging for food and shelter when needed, then we should pray.

    Praying without really caring for others is a waste of words. As we pray, simultaneously we should care for them by doing our best to help them spiritually, emotionally or simply arranging for food and shelter when needed, then we should pray. As Christianity charges believers with the obligation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Focusing In Prayer

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 9, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,880 views

    Practical Tips on Prayer

    Keeping Focused in Prayer Luke 18:1 “ . . . Men ought always to pray and not to faint.” I Thessalonians 5:17 “Pray without ceasing.” I. Distractions from Concentration in Prayer. A. The Days Activities B. Work or Domestic Problems C. Things that need to be done D. Wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Focusing On Unity

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 2, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,381 views

    The difference between disagreement & harmony

    Philip 4:2 " I exhort Euodias, and I exhort Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord." - Examples of Unity - Ecc. 4:9-12 I. Women’s Impact 1. Women were first preached too at Philippi. (Acts 16.12-15) - They became the first believers in Europe. 2. Lydia was gracious to Paul’s needs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Focusing On The Future Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,316 views

    want us to look at three primary passages this morning. These three texts, taken together, form a composite picture of the Ascension.

    I heard recently about a church that was putting on an Easter Cantata. When they came to the climactic scene of the Ascension of Christ, the actor playing Jesus was to be slowly hoisted out of view through an opening in the ceiling. The cue for the guys pulling the rope was when he said, “And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Focusing On The Positive! Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 359 ratings
     | 76,859 views

    How you look at something can make a world of difference in how you behave. Life is like that. What you focus upon in life will generally determine the kind of decisions you make.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) ILL. Have you heard the story of the farmer who was discouraged with his farm? So he decided to sell out & move somewhere else. He engaged a realtor to look the farm over & prepare a sales ad. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tony Searles avatar

    Focused Fatherhood

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Jun 22, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 10,112 views

    This is a message for Fathers. It speaks of Isaac and the priorities that he displayed as a father. His responsibilities to God first, to his family, and then to his job.

    Thanks to my, Dad-In-Law for the seeds of this message, Rev. Doulgas E. Harding, I. I wish all of you DADS a Happy Father’s Day this morning!!! I know that many may be facing a number of feelings or emotions at this timefor various ...read more

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    Denomination: Other