Sermons on Remove Distractions:

The First Command In Hebrews

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 23, 2009

Have you neglected this great salvation Jesus offers? If so, may this first commandment found in "The Letter To The Hebrews" move you to repent, and cause you to give “pay closer attention to” the gospel of Christ!

The First Command in Hebrews 05/30/04 AM Text: Hebrews 2:1-4 Introduction In chapter one of Hebrews there are no commands for the church. We are not told to do anything. Hebrews 1:1, this is the point of chapter one: something new and better and miraculous happened in the coming of the Son of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Earning The Right To Be Heard

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 27, 2009

Jesus is God’s way of earning the right to be heard. He comes to where we live, and he experiences what we experience. He is therefore credible.

I invite you to eavesdrop with me this morning. Listen and we can overhear some conversations. Overheard in the grocery store aisle: a mother and a little girl, shopping dangerously close to the candies, the cookies and the other goodies. The little girl saying, "I want these and I want those and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

My Sheep Hear My Voice

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 21, 2010

There are two Greek words translated as "word" in the Scriptures. The Greek words are "Logos" and "Rhema". Faith Comes by hearing and hearing by the word "Rhema" of God. Updated January 2020.

I am convinced ... that we are too easily distracted ... in the rush ... of this modern ... in which we live. There are so many choices ... There are so many distractions ... all ... demanding ... our time ... and ... our attention. Sadly, ... it seems ... that we only hear ... what we want ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4, Romans 10:9, Matthew 14:29, Hebrews 11:6, Romans 10:7, Romans 10:17, John 10:22, John 10:22-30, Hebrews 13:8, Matthew 6:6, 2 Timothy 3:16, Revelation 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Farmville - Life On The Farm Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 24, 2010

Farming is no game. Understanding life on the farm is necessary for survival. Learn the laws and learn the lessons in order to live successfully in Farmville.

Farmville Life on the Farm – Part 2 I. Introduction I know there are some Farmville addicts in here! That is any easy assumption since there are over 75.2 million active Farmville users worldwide. Some of you spend a lot of time online building and taking care of your virtual farm. My ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Woman’s Devotion Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

A combination Mother's Day message with Mary Magdalene's response to the risen Christ.

John 10:10-18 – A Woman’s Devotion Being at church every time the doors open. TV Bingo. Facebook or online gaming. Gentlemen… start your engines. Let’s get ready to rumble. Oh, the good old hockey game. Sa-wing, batter batter batter, sa-wing. Martha Stewart, Rachael Ray, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Made To Make A Difference (Acts 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 5, 2011

This expository sermon series is adapted from Max Lucado's book, Out Live Your Life, and credit for most the series belong to him. In Acts 2, believers trusted the Spirit's power, spoke the people's language, and pointed people toward Jesus.

Made to Make a Difference: Acts 2 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/26/2011 This series is inspired by and portions adapted from Max Lucado’s Out Live Your Life. Nearly two millennia ago on the opposite side of the planet, 120 ordinary men and women—tax gatherers, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-24

Denomination: Christian Church

Retraining The Mind, Body And Soul Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

If we are to run the race in life that God has set for us, we must develop a lifestyle of training to be like Jesus. As one noted basketball coach once stated, “The will to win is not nearly as important as the will to prepare to win.”

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Retraining the Mind, Body and Soul Ephesians 4:22-24 In the ancient Greek Olympic games, an athlete would begin training at least 10 months before the race. This training involved rigorous discipline including the athlete’s diet, his sleep habits, exercise routine, and daily running.
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Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Settle For Plan B - Go For Plan A(Braham)

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 29, 2011

God gives us dreams of his big plans for us - but as time goes on, we feel we have to "be realistic" - The lesson from Abraham: don't. Just keep trusting the God for whom nothing is impossible.

Sermon on Genesis 15 "Don't settle for Plan B: Go for Plan A--Braham" A representative of the gas company phoned the owner of an expensive new home to make an appointment for the service man to come in and light the pilot lights and adjust the furnace. The owner said that was OK, but he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

Catch The Vision

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Dec 3, 2003

This is a sermon for Men, but women should be able to follow along. It was preached for a Brotherhood Annual Sunday Morning.

Text: 1. I will stand my watch And set myself on the rampart, And watch to see what He will say to me, And what I will answer when I am corrected. 2. Then the LORD answered me and said: "Write the vision And make it plain on tablets, That he may run who reads it. 3. For the vision is yet for an ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3, Mark 8:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Anointed To Overflow Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Sep 10, 2007

2007 New years message- Steps of anointing, need and purpose of anointing.

Anointed to overflow John 7:37-38 37 Now on the last day, the great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. 38 "He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, ’From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water.’ " 2 Kings ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-38

Denomination: Church Of God

Satisfaction Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jul 11, 2007

A five part series dealing with what it means to get ahead in life and what it takes. based on Isaiah 55.

Satisfaction Sunday Sermon / Getting Ahead Sermon Series April 22nd, 2007 Intro: What does it take to “get ahead?” What would make you happy? Really satisfied with life? I tell you, it’s closer than you think, but most never reach it. In the summer of 1988 Gregory Patton found himself ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Sweat Global Warming

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 18, 2007

A short look at global warming, and the primary job Christians are given. Expanded outline.

WHY I DON’T SWEAT GLOBAL WARMING This past week, many news outlets reported that President Bush, going into the G 8 summit, changed his position on global warming and now recommends that immediate steps be taken to reduce green house gases, in an effort to stem global warming. This week, NASA ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Stand Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

Paul echoes the call for Christians to take a strong stand within our world

A Call to Stand Ephesians 6:10-12 Series: Armed and Dangerous June 24, 2007 Morning Service Introduction Leonidas, King of Sparta, was preparing to make a stand with his Greek troops against the Persian army in 480 B.C. when a Persian envoy arrived. The man urged on Leonidas the futility of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Shepherd, Sheep, Ears And Feet

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Jan 15, 2009

Sheep follow the Shepherd

05/04/08 Shepherd,Sheep…Ears & Feet… John 10:23 And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon’s porch. 24 Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly. 25 Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:23-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Royal Courage Series

Contributed by Mike Parry on May 19, 2008

This is the third and final sermon from Prince Caspian...the message focuses on the arenas we must fight our battles with courage: our personal world, the public square, and with our partners in ministry.

“A Royal Courage” Lessons from Prince Caspian May 18, 2005 Introduction: This weekend the movie “Prince Caspian” was released and I’m sure Hollywood is thrilled with the adaptation of C. S. Lewis’ timeless Narnia book of the same title…this morning we are going to close our sermon series on ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6

Denomination: Baptist