Sermons on Outward Focused:

Salvation – Back To School Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 7, 2006

First in the Back to SCHOOL series focusing on the basics of our faith. This message focuses on Salvation. Also makes a great salvation message for non-believers

INTRODUCTION: Deception is out of control in the world. The George Barna Group has uncovered some of the ways people in America are being deceived today.  59% do not believe in Satan  51% believe praying to dead saints is beneficial  35% believe you can communicate with ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Kingdom Within

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 17, 2006

We are a people who have been guilty of looking for the anointing on the outside, but outward appearances can deceive. The Pharisees were great preachers, and keepers of the law, but they looked at Jesus and called Him “Beelzebub.”

The Kingdom Within! Text: Romans 14: 17-18 (What I’m speaking about this morning, the devil doesn’t want you to ever grasp because he understands that if you do, he will loss his grip on your life.) 17 for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Baptism: What Does It Mean To Have A Cicumcised Heart?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 7, 2009

For us as Gentile believers we don’t need to be physically circumcised, but we do need to have circumcised hearts, and the outward sign of this is Baptism. What does it mean to have a circumcised heart?

As we continue with our study of St. Paul’s letter to the Colossians we today come face to face with baptism and with the forgiveness of Jesus Christ. The water of Baptism is where we are mysteriously ‘buried with [Christ] …and raised with [Christ] through [our] faith in the power of God who raised ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-15

Denomination: Anglican

Daniel: A Man Of No Compromise Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 16, 2023

Daniel’s life from teenager to old man is an example of no compromise. He was not bent by outside pressures. What Daniel did or did not do was determined by his inward convictions and not the outward situations.

Daniel: A Man of No Compromise Daniel 1 We often associate Daniel with the lion’s den. When we do that, we are looking at Daniel when he was an old man. He was a senior adult when he was thrown in the lion’s den. This account of Daniel where he is thrown in the fiery furnace is when he was a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Right Question?

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Oct 6, 2021

The rich young ruler ran up to Jesus and asked Him what he had to do to get eternal life. Jesus not only looked at his outward appearance but his inner being.

October 10, 2021 Sermon Title: What is the right question? Scripture Text: Mark 10:17-31 There are many things we can disagree on but drug and alcohol is not normally one of them. Here is just some of the information. Despite the rise in opioid addictions, alcohol abuse is the most ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Appearances Can Be Deceiving Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 25, 2017

Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. We sometimes base our opinion of someone on the way they look. This is risky, because a person’s appearance has nothing to do with their character.

I buried a friend of mine twelve years ago this June (6/4/09); it was a funeral unlike any I’d ever attended. My friend was a biker. He rode a big loud Harley Davidson motorcycle, wore leathers, a bandana on his head, and had a beard that covered his entire chest. His arms were covered with ...read more

Denomination: Other

Knowing Your Seasons And Its Fruit Part 2

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 18, 2010

Part two of this series focuses on the different seasons and our responses to them.

Knowing Your Seasons and Its Fruit Part 2 Scriptures: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11; Romans 6:1-2; 8:5-6; 12:2; 1 Peter 2:9 Introduction: In part one of this series that I delivered last week, I used as an illustration 3 bananas to demonstrate three different seasons that a person could be in while ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discipleship Part 2: Jesus Process Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 5, 2011

This message focuses on the three steps Jesus took to develop His disciples.

Discipleship Part 2: Jesus’ Process Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27; 16:24; 9:37-38; 10:1-5; 16-20; 22; John 6:53-66 Introduction: Last week in part one of this series I gave you Webster’s definition of disciple which included the two key words pupil and follower. As a pupil, we are ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Your Passion Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002

Part of a series on the keys to joyful service in the church

Service with a Smile: Finding Your Passion Scripture Reading: Gal. 1:11-24 [Tigger video depicting a cartoon character who displays passion] I don’t care who you are, I don’t care how smart you are, whether you’re young or old, whether you’re tall or short, as beautiful as Robin or ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeing People Through The Eyes Of Christ Series

Contributed by James Webster on Feb 25, 2014

This sermon is the second in a series on loving people into the kingdom, "Don't Just Go To Church Be the Church."

MESSAGE AM SERMON SERIES: “LOVING PEOPLE INTO THE KINGDOM” “DON’T JUST GO TO CHURCH BE THE CHURCH” OPENING STATEMENTS During the month of February we are preaching a series of sermons on “Loving People into the Kingdom.” Don’t just go to church ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Why We Praise Him

Contributed by Robert Dyson on Dec 18, 2003

This sermon is designed to rekindle our passion of praise by focusing on the what and why of praise.

One of the things that distinguishes the people of God from all others is praise. We who have been born again, filled and baptized with the Spirit posses a burning and blazing desire to praise the Lord. Praise is an instinctive behavior for the true child of God; the true child of God has a severe ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1

Denomination: Baptist

Of Mount Everest And Mauna Kea

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Oct 21, 2013

Focusing on the attribute of our Lord to see ALL THAT is beyond the scope of the naked eye

Of Mount Everest and Mauna Kea It’s quiz time folks! Name the tallest mountain peak in the World. A no brainer really… for some folks (including yours truly, till recently)…pat would come the response from ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: *other

How To Keep Christmas From Becoming A Mess

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Dec 9, 2007

Message dealing with helping people to stay focused on the real reason for Christmas.

For Powerpoint, send a blank e-mail christmassermon@aweber.com HOW TO KEEP CHRISTMAS FROM BECOMING A MESS Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Declaration Of Connection Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 25, 2018

Message 7 in our journey with Joshua into the Promised Land. This message focuses on

Joshua Series #7 The Amazing Race to Rest & Reward “Declaration of Connection” Review / Introduction After the people crossed the barrier to possessing their inheritance, they took the time to prepare themselves to purge the occupiers of their promised inheritance. Chapter five records two ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:28-29, Colossians 2:9-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Choose To Live A Dis Free Life Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 7, 2016

Part four of this series on Choices focuses on verse twenty-seven of 1 Corinthian chapter nine. This message focuses on the word "Disqualified" and the meaning of the prefix "Dis."

Choices – Part 4 Choose To Live A “Dis” Free Life Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; 1 Corinthians 10:23-33 Introduction This is part four of my series “Choices” and is titled “Choose to Live a “Dis” Free Life.” Our foundational Scripture ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational