Sermons on Remove Distractions:

Don’t Lose Your Focus

Contributed by Pastor Paul E. Davis on Sep 15, 2018

It's Time TO Move Own, My Time is Up, Making the main thing, the main thing. Jesus is greater.

John 3:25-27 (NIV) “An argument developed between some of John’s disciples and a certain Jew over the matter of ceremonial washing. They came to John (The Baptist) and said to him, “Rabbi, that man who was with you on the other side of the Jordan—the one you testified about—look, he is baptizing, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Struggle - The Disciples Focus 0n Jesus’ Message Or Their Own Pride?

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Sep 23, 2018

Pride smothers ministrry

Weekend Message/Devotion Mark 9:30-37 September 23, 2018 The Struggle - The Disciples Focus 0n Jesus’ Message or Their Own Pride? Jesus has been trying to be alone with His disciples throughout a long journey. It seems that He could never be alone with them long enough to teach and prepare ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Enlightens Some Dim-Sighted Disciples Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 15, 2018

3 groups of disciples failed to recognize the resurrected Lord. Why? They'd walked with Him for 3 years. This sermon explains how grief, work and busyness can keep us so distracted that we fail to see the Lord in our life—and what to do about it.

Jesus Enlightens Some Dim-sighted Disciples Sermon #2 in After-Easter Series: Close Encounters with the Risen Lord Chuck Sligh April 15, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to John 20 and Luke ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18, Luke 24:13-32, John 21:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

He Is The One

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 23, 2015

Two things we need most are found in Jesus: real security and deep satisfaction.

King Saul was a major disappointment. As you know, he was the first king of Israel, and he was everything you would want a king to be. When we first meet him in the pages of Scripture, we are told that he was “a handsome young man.” In fact, “there was not a man among the people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Divided Church; An Oxymoron

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Feb 14, 2015

In his first letter to the Corinthian church, Paul addresses the factions and divisions that have arose. He tells them and us that a united church has No Divisions, No Dividers, No Distractions and One Directive.

A Divided Church; An Oxymoron 1 Corinthians 1: 10-17 (NLT) Intro: Who knows what an oxymoron is? .Webster’s defines it this way: . “a combination of contradictory or incongruous words” . Phrases that contradict each other. . Here are some of my favorites. . Boneless Ribs, Fresh ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Eclipses

Contributed by David Simpson on Aug 23, 2017

Comparing the solar eclipse to spiritual eclipses such as denial and delay and distractions. Also an emphasis on the return of the SON as compared to the eclipse of the sun.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church August 20, 2017 David Simpson Spiritual Eclipses Revelation 1:7; 1 Thessalonians 5:2 1 Thessalonians 5:2 – “…for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.” Monday is the day! Rain or shine, the total solar eclipse ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:7, 1 Thessalonians 5:2, Revelation 22:20-21

Denomination: Christian Church

2 Reset Your Mind Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Jan 19, 2026

A reset isn’t about trying harder — it’s about putting Jesus back at the centre

Introduction: How We See Shapes How We Live Last week we talked about resetting the heart — placing Jesus back at the centre of who we are. But what flows out of the heart quickly shapes the mind. If the heart is the centre, the mind is the lens. And how we think determines how we: • see ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Where Is Your Heart?

Contributed by Bo Lane on Dec 8, 2004

Many people get distracted when they are in the presence of God. This sermon shows simple steps in getting rid of these distractions and putting our focus on Jesus.

Where Is Your Heart? Basketball - The audience participates in distracting the opposing team by banging annoying cylinder things together. - When I played basketball in school, our girls volleyball team would always be there, acting as our cheerleaders. Now, we had a really good team, pretty ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Still Rolling Stones Away

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 18, 2008

The stone that covered the garden tombs entrance was not the only stone God removed that faithful sunday morning. He removed the stone of death, the stone of doubt. However God will never remove the stone of unbelief. Come see that God is still rolling

Intro: The resurrection of Jesus Christ is not only the cornerstone of our Christian faith it is the capstone. It is the all important center stone in the archway of faith that makes all of Christianity stand. If you remove the capstone from the archway our faith crumbles into a pile of useless ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Dust In The Wind

Contributed by Brian Lewis on Feb 16, 2007

A sermon on removing the sin from our lives.

Turn to Mathew 15:10-11 Picture a room with sunlight shinning through the window. What do you see in your mind, maybe a bright clear day, warm sun shining in on you? What do we really see in our homes? Sun shining through the window showing us the dust in our homes, right? This is how sin is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Thomas: From Doubt To Destiny Series

Contributed by Rik Wadge on Sep 19, 2004

Remove your doubts and reclaim your destiny.

The 12 Apostles Week 7 – Thomas Dr. Rik B. Wadge, Ph.D. "From Doubt to Destiny" Preparatory Introduction: Joel Olsteen’s declaration “This is my bible... I am what it says I am... I have what it says I have... I can do what it says I can do... Today I will be taught the Word of God... I boldly ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Bible Church

No Room For Doubt

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Apr 26, 2003

The Risen Christ remove or eliminate our doubts.

April 27, 2003 HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US JOHN 19: 24-29 By: Rev. Sol B. Madlambayan No Room For Doubt Each Sunday is a grand day for all Believers and Christians because again and again we have this unique opportunity to Praise & Worship the Lord in Spirit and in Truth. It is truly a unique ...read more

Scripture: John 19:24-29

Denomination: Methodist

"Another Wall Has Come Down"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 11, 2002

In Communion we celebrate the removal of the "wall of separation"

Communion Message: “Another Wall Has Come Down”, Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts When I was a child growing up in Germany, my parents took me to Berlin. We drove through all sectors of the city. But then a year later, there was troubling news in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22, Ephesians 2:1, Ephesians 6:11-19

Denomination: Congregational

If A Man Will Not Work, He Shall Not Eat

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 30, 2013

To remove idleness and being busybodies inside the church.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you eating and not working? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To remove idleness and being busybodies inside the church. IV. TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 3:10-11 (Amplified Bible) For while we were yet with you, we gave you this rule and charge: If anyone will not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Addition By Subtraction

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 18, 2007

The removal of sin in our lives adds blessings

ADDITION BY SUBTRACTION Proverbs 25: 4-5 Dross is imperfection on a piece of silver. Notice on this cup, the tarnished areas on it. Notice the shiny, pure areas. Our heart is much like this piece of silver. When sin infiltrates our heart, mind, and life, we are filled with dross. When Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:4

Denomination: Baptist