Sermons on Present Focus:

The Gospel

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jun 15, 2007

Presents the gospel message as good news today for America and that the gospel is for ALL.

The Gospel Acts 10:34-44 September 14, 2003 Parkersburg Baptist Church In America today the good news of the Gospel has become sad news—let me give you some examples: Only 13% of Americans believe in the Ten Commandments. There are only 12 churches in the US for every 10,000 Americans. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Gifts And The Giver Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Nov 12, 2010

Presents what church members have been given to serve in the church.

Introduction What do you have to offer Jesus? You, who believe and follow him; you who have joined his church, his body – just what do you have to give to make any real difference to that body? That is what we are considering today. We have been told to walk in a manner worthy of our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Passover Lamb Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jul 26, 2010

This sermon presents the Feast of the Passover and how it relates to Christ as our Passover.

The Passover Lamb Aim: To expound on the Passover and show how Christ is our Passover Text: Leviticus 23:5; Exodus 11:4-7 & 12:1-14 Introduction: Last Sunday morning we began a series on the feasts of Israel, and i showed you, from Leviticus 23, how God has set out a plan of the ages, a great ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:5

Denomination: Baptist

When Bad Things Happen To Good People Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 7, 2014

Joseph is unjustly put in prison; yet God is present with him there.

Genesis 39:1-23 "When Bad Things Happen to Good People" INTRODUCTION We go through life telling ourselves little lies. These lies include: "If I work hard, I can get whatever I want," "If I earn just 20% more, I'll be happy," "Affluence, security and comfort are what life really is all ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 39:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Who's In Charge Here?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 22, 2015

Daniel's vision gives us clarity regarding our present and the future.

Take a look at this picture. It’s an illustration of the scene from our Gospel lesson this morning where Jesus was standing before the Roman governor Pilate. Now let me ask you this question. Who’s in charge here? Is it Pilate who sits on his throne with expensive clothes and the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran

What Brings You To The Cross?

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Sep 21, 2015

A thought-provoking look at why we are present for worship on Sunday mornings.

“What Brings You To the Cross?” Text: Ephesians 2:14-18 I. Welcome II. Introduction Our theme of “Spiritually Clean in 2015” demands that we return frequently to the cross. I want us to spend some time this morning at Calvary reflecting on the crucifixion of our Savior. But, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God The Spirit Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 12, 2013

We can relate to the Spirit through the feminine imagery present in scripture.

God the Father. God the Son. And God the Holy Spirit. Three of my favorite things to talk about, and today we are going to talk about God the Holy Spirit. We talk less about the Holy Spirit than about the Father and the Son, and I think we understand the Holy Spirit less than we understand the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Why Miracles Are Important

Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on May 26, 2015

Miracles reveal God's dominion that has come to overthrow the present evil.

Deuteronomy 4: 32 Ask now about the former days, long before your time, from the day God created man on the earth; ask from one end of the heavens to the other. Has anything so great as this ever happened, or has anything like it ever been heard of? 33 Has any other people heard the voice of God ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:32-35

Denomination: Charismatic

"But Jesus Can!"

Contributed by David Nolte on Feb 5, 2017

Details how ess can deal with our past, present and future.

“But Jesus Can!” Psalm 32:1-11 David P. Nolte You’ve heard the phrase, “Jack Of All Trades, Master Of None” or, it might be, “Jill of all trades” for a woman. Such a person may set a hand to any number of tasks with greater or lesser skill but is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11, Psalm 32:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eschatological Worship {part 1}

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 12, 2012

Worship that embodies a lively eschatology empowers the church to live triumphantly in the present.

ESCHATOLOGICAL WORSHIP {PART 1} Rev. 21-22 Big Idea: Worship that embodies a lively eschatology empowers the church to live triumphantly in the present. NOTE: This sermon was embedded into all aspects of the worship service. The service began with the intro and first movement; singing, ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Eschatological Worship {part 2}

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 18, 2012

Worship that embodies a lively eschatology empowers the church to live triumphantly in the present.

ESCHATOLOGICAL WORSHIP {PART 2} Rev. 21-22 Big Idea: Worship that embodies a lively eschatology empowers the church to live triumphantly in the present. REV. 21:1-6 1 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Acts Of Unity Series

Contributed by Eric Keller on Jan 31, 2011

God's people must be united and present God's Word in a practical way

ACTS OF UNITY I. INTRODUCTION: SCRIPTURE READING: Acts 2:14-25, 36-41 II. UNITED FRONT A. Peter and the other 11 disciples address the crowd 1. Note it’s not just Peter alone 2. It is the disciples in unison 3. Peter speaks, but the disciples are the one’s presenting God’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Eschatological Worship {part 4}

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 31, 2012

Worship that embodies a lively eschatology empowers the church to live triumphantly in the present.

ESCHATOLOGICAL WORSHIP {PART 4} Rev. 22:8-9; Rev. 15:1-4; Matthew 21:1-11 Big Idea: Worship that embodies a lively eschatology empowers the church to live triumphantly in the present. NOTE: This sermon was preach on Palm Sunday and dovetailed with the worship theme of Jesus as King. MATTHEW ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus' Negligent Disciples Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 24, 2012

This passage presents the distinctions between Old Covenant and New Covenant religion.

Introduction We’ve noticed that, while Jesus has gotten off to a great start amazing everyone with his teaching, healing and exorcising of demons, he has also started to create controversy. He first seems like he has all the markings of a special man of God – maybe a prophet, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Money And The Gospel Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 27, 2012

This text presents the sensitive topic of giving to gospel ministry and the preachers of the gospel.

Introduction Now that everyone is settled in, let me tell you the real title of today’s sermon: Why the Preacher is Worth Every Penny He Gets! I’ve complained so much about the topics I’ve had to deal with in Corinthians; you may have wondered why I kept plugging along. It was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed