Sermons on Priorities Focus Mission:

Eyes On The Prize

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 1, 2019

Jesus was focused on his mission. He urges us to be focused on God's kingdom in our lives, too.

June 30, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 9:51-62; Galatians 5:1, 13-25 Eyes on the Prize Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. A farmer was teaching his young son how to plow. As his son sat in the tractor seat, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62, Galatians 5:13-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Priority In Prayer Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Nov 27, 2012

Gods priority in prayer is His work in you, not just His blessing for you.

THE PRIORITY OF PRAYER Eph_3:14-21 INTRODUCTION Be careful what you ask for What would you ask for if you found a genie-in-a-bottle and were granted three wishes that were bound to come true? If you could have three wishes fulfilled, what would you ask for? Have you heard the story of a young man ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Priorities-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 17, 2020

3 of ? Haggai exhorted those returning from exile to prioritize their relationship with God. God’s people must prioritize their relationship with God. But how can they do that? A prioritized relationship with God properly assesses...

PRIORITIES—III—Haggai 1:1-15 Attention: Priorities: Hurricane Dorian Devastated the Bahamas in August of 2019. Below is an actual picture of our TV screen showing just how Floridians are Preparing for the threat of Hurricane Dorian. Synopsis: The Weather Channel host is speaking to their man ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Focus On Food Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 28, 2021

Jesus is the only person in the Bible who is so thankful for food that it becomes a prominent part of His life's story. Here in the record of His feeding of the 4000 Jesus is recorded as giving thanks 2 times in two verses.

Many years ago when Rudyard Kipling was a popular writer it was reported that he was getting 10 shillings for every word he wrote. Some students at Oxford University, who were not impressed with Kipling, sent him 10 shillings with a request that he send them one of his very best words. He cabled ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-10

Focus On The Valuable Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 2, 2004

5th of 5 messages. If you are going to follow Jesus - here is one lesson you simply must learn. The lesson of focus and passion without distraction.

Focusing on the Valuable Following Jesus We had our MCC Tour last Sunday and I shared with a number of our newest guests that we didn’t want them to join Meridian Christian Church. You see, we’re not about joining – we are about following. Our mission is to help people find their way home. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Focus On The Kingdom

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 17, 2007

The preaching of the good news of the kingdom was multi-faceted. It included mercy on people’s earthly needs, but it did not settle there. The real focus is the good news of the Kingdom of God.

Focus on the Kingdom Luke 4:42-44 Jesus has been doing a lot of ministry. Think about a quick outline of what He has done in Capernaum. • He has been teaching in synagogues • He has been driving out demons • He has been healing the sick We like to think that people were moved by His compassion ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:42-44

Denomination: Mennonite

A Churchy Focus

Contributed by Troy Richards on Jan 17, 2007

A message promoting evangelism and invitation

Elements of this sermon were taken from K. Edward Skidmore’s sermon "Evangelism 2 Tell A Friend" found here on Sermoncentral (http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=88617) A CHURCHY FOCUS -I took all my sciences in high school, and one of the things we learned were the Laws of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14

Denomination: Methodist

Four Excuses To Put Missions On The Backburner

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 2, 2003

This message deals with four of the most common reasons we give to move missions from its rightful place as a priority.

- compared to new ministries here or paying down loan or improvements to the building, missions isn’t as exciting for most folks; missions easily gets put aside. Four Excuses To Put Missions On The Back Burner: 1. “That’s their problem.” - v. 14. - sometimes we act like the problems ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Focus Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 15, 2021

The best sermons, the best books, the best Sunday School lessons, the best Bible studies, the best articles and the best of everything you can hear or read are those things that help you fix your thoughts on Jesus.

There are no end to the things we can think of and focus our attention upon, but the greatest focus of all is to focus our thoughts on Jesus. That is the focus of the Bible from beginning to end. That is to be the focus of all that we do in church, and in all the meetings and activities of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1

Jesus Stayed The Course Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 24, 2023

In today's segment from the Gospel of Mark, we witness how Jesus handled the popularity of the crowd and how He moved away from the crowd in order to appoint the twelve apostles. As we watch Jesus stay the course, we learn how to focus on the mission of making disciples.

A. You all are very familiar with the Beatles. Right? 1. By 1966, the Beatles had become international stars and had achieved unprecedented levels of critical and commercial success. 2. Their popularity caused John Lennon, the 26 year-old member of the Beatles to tell a London reporter: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Distraction PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 15, 2023

To emphasize the necessity of faith in Jesus Christ and the priority of our salvation in our lives.

Pause a moment, folks. In our fast-paced, hyper-connected world, we're so often caught up in a whirlwind of distractions that we forget to focus on the most important thing - our relationship with Jesus Christ. We're here today to remind ourselves of the vital truth that faith in Jesus is ...read more

Topics: Focus, Christ, Main Thing

The Priority Of Purpose

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 7, 2003

God has placed us here for a purpose. Now is the time to know what it is. Now is the time to act on it.

THE PRIORITY OF PURPOSE Philippians 3:7-14 INTRO: It was a “business as usual” prayer meeting night in a little suburban church. The church seated 500; 475 voted to stay at home. Twenty-five faithful souls were present. The organ cranked out the hymn with all the gusto she could muster. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Top Priority

Contributed by Larry Schoonover on Mar 13, 2003

To be effective in our service for Christ we must identify and realign our "Top Priorities" in life.

"TOP PRIORITY" Text: (Daniel 2:14-24) 3/10/2003 By: Larry L. Schoonover INTRODUCTION: There is no question that our modern society has its priorities all messed up! [Illustration:] In a two-day period in New York City, a homeless man, a train maintenance worker, and a dog were killed on the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

Priority Of The People Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on May 20, 2003

In 2 Chronicles 7:14 it states, "if my people who are called by name, will humble themsleve, and pray, and seek my face". We are called to make the main priority of our life to seek after God.

PRIORITY OF THE PEOPLE Exodus 34:18-20 INTRO: Clovis Chappell, a minister from a century back, used to tell the story of two paddleboats. They left Memphis about the same time, traveling down the Mississippi River to New Orleans. As they traveled side by side, sailors from one vessel made a few ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Exodus 34:18-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Priorities And Purpose Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 11, 2003

A look at how Jesus set His priorities in line with His purpose and how we can do the same.

7, September 2003 Dakota Community Church Priorities and Purpose Week 4: Imitate Christ Series Hebrews 12:2-3 2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3, Luke 19:9-10

Denomination: Mennonite