Sermons on Outward Focused:

The Sower Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 21, 2014

The last in a series on the Parables of Jesus, this three-point expository sermon explores the parable of the sower and the four types of soil, focusing equally on the Sower, the seed, and the soil.

PARABLES OF JESUS ǀ THE SOWER Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/9/14 In 1886, after the state of Georgia passed prohibition laws, a young man name John Pemberton invented a carbonated non-alcoholic beverage which he thought would appeal to Americans given the prohibition ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:5-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Protected In The Midst Of It All

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 29, 2017

This message focuses on Lot and how even though he was surrounded by wickedness he kept his righteousness which ultimately led to the Lord saving him.

Protected In The Midst Of It All Scriptures: Gen. 12;4-5; 13:5-11;18:32-19:10; 2 Pet. 2:4-9; Phil. 4:6-8 Introduction In my message last week I asked you if you were a starter or a finisher. I acknowledged the fact that you can’t finish something unless you first start it and that there ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is A Son Of God? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 21, 2015

We are no longer slaves to the world; but heirs with fully to submitted to Christ. It is in this knowledge that our actions must be focused and guided daily as we lead others to Him.

Who is a son of God? Galatians, Part 7 Galatians 3:26 – 4:7 Open to Galatians 3 … Place holder at Romans 8 Introduction - Purpose of the letter: 1. To teach 2. To correct 3. To point us to Jesus - The Law was given to bring God’s people back to Himself because we ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rebuilding Faith - Identifying With God's Word Series

Contributed by Michael R. Hodge on Apr 5, 2012

The Rebuilding Faith series focuses on seven steps to experiencing a renewal of faith. The series is 7 sessions and the series diagram can be downloaded at www.michaelrhodge.com.

Session Focus: Identifying with God’s Word Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 8 Session Introduction Consider starting this session with an interactive dialogue. Invite your group members to share about someone they dreamed of being when they were growing up OR someone their kids/grandkids ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Creation In Crisis--Act 2 Series

Contributed by David Heflin on May 17, 2011

This sermon focuses on creation's fall from God's very good creation. The sermon is both a theodicy as well as laying out the next phase of the biblical story.

Creation In Crisis Genesis 3—Act 2 3/10/11 3KCOC Introduction: The story descends. Last week we began a series about telling the story of the Bible in six acts. The first act is about a good God who created a good creation. Everything was as it should be. The Hebrews call it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Look For In 2012 & Beyond Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 28, 2012

Israel/Jerusalem is the location of the final countdown clock (God’s timepiece) for end time events. (Our eyes should be focused there in the coming year)

The Final Countdown Has Began Series What To Look For in 2012 and Beyond 4 of 4 (Inspired by Jonathan Cahn’s book “The Harbinger”) March 4, 2012 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A God sees Jerusalem, The Temple Mount in particular, as the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:10

Denomination: Baptist

Just Passing By Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 24, 2014

This is sermon #2 in a series based on the Good Samaritan. This message focuses on the two religious men who passed by and failed to help the wounded man on the road to Jericho.

Just Passing By (from the series: Get off your Donkey) Luke 10:30-32 INTRODUCTION: This is the second in a 5 week series we’re doing called “Get off Your Donkey.” We’re taking time to focus on one of the most well known stories Jesus told: The Good Samaritan. Last ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Do Disturb" Sign !!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 6, 2011

TO INSPIRE A SPIRIT OF AWE AND WORSHIP IN THE READERS BY FOCUSING UPON ONE OF THE MANY UNIQUE TRAITS IN OUR SINGULAR GOD...I,E...HE IS A GOD OF "SURPRISES"...

"DO DISTURB" SIGN…!!! First things first. Why was man created? Let the revered Christian document namely the West minister catechism give the answer “Man's chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him for ever.” And when it comes to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:6-7

Denomination: *other

Now Is Not The End Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 1, 2011

This series focuses on how we sometimes allow what we are experiencing right now to overshadow where God is leading us - mistaking the noew for the end.

Now Is Not The End Scripture: Genesis 37:1-22; 23-28 Introduction: I want to take this time on our first Sunday of a New Year to wish each of you a Happy New Year. As I thought about the message I wanted to deliver today, I thought about a message that my brother had delivered at his church. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Foundation Of Following Jesus, Part 2 - Studying The Word Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2011

Part 2 of this series. This message focuses on different ways to study the Scriptures so God can use them to transform us to be more like Jesus.

The Foundation of Following Jesus Part 2 – Studying the Word 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 4:3-4 January 16, 2004 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Audio of his message can be heard at www.aberdeeenwesleyan.org. Me: I was very fortunate in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Sweet Path Of Obedience

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 18, 2018

This sermon focuses on the topic of OBEDIENCE - I. Obedience - A Present Experience II. Obedience - Empowered through Our Daily Walk With God III. Obedience - Transformational

Title: The Sweet Path of Obedience Scripture: John 6:1 - 21; Genesis 2:16; Revelation 22:14 Theme: Obedience This sermon focuses on the topic of OBEDIENCE - I. Obedience - A Present Experience II. Obedience is Empowered through Our Daily Walk With God III. Obedience is ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Follow Me Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 13, 2022

This sermon focuses on Jesus calling the first disciples which served as an invitation to living life in the Kingdom of God, and how that invitation is still available for believers today.

If you have your Bibles and want to follow along, we will be looking at the gospel of Mark 1:14. If you have been here for a while, you know we are going through a series called The Story. When we talk about the story, we are talking about God’s story as told through the people, places, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Christian Church

With Many Tears, I Am Broken. Eternity.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 22, 2022

Seems that our society and church is so focused on entertainment and prosperity that we we invest in the temporal much more than the eternal. God have mercy.

WITH MANY TEARS: I AM BROKEN: STAMP ETERNITY ON MY EYE LIDS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have an optical illusion… someone reaches for something not there. It looks there but it is an illusion. WITH MANY TEARS AND A BROKEN HEART --- I AM READY TO OFFER MYSELF ON ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:17, 2 Thessalonians 2:3, Ezekiel 38:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Born To Be A Priest Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 25, 2021

Hebrews spends a lot of time focusing on Jesus as our High Priest. But what does that mean to us, and what difference can it make in our lives?

Philip Yancey , in his book “The Jesus I Never Knew” (Zondervan, 2002, p. 25) told of a Jesuit missionary - Matteo Ricci who went to China in 16th century. The missionary took along samples of religious art to illustrate the Christian story for people who had never heard it. He was pleased that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remember, Forget, Trust, Press Onward!

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 26, 2021

This is the final message of the year, focusing on God's transforming power as we move beyond past darkness and focus on Jesus as we look to the future.

December 26, 2021 Sermon Isaiah 43:16-21, Jeremiah 29:10-14, Philippians 3:10-14 “Remember, Forget, Trust, Press Onward!” I hope you are having a meaningful Christmas, where you find yourself drawing near to God or longing to draw near to God. And here’s the thing about the meaning of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-21, Jeremiah 29:10-14, Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational