Sermons on Remove Distractions:

The Anointing Today

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 26, 2022

The flow of the anointing can be seen throughout the Bible and every significant revival in church history. Simply put, if there were no anointing, there would be no revival. The anointing is the burden removing, yoke destroying power of God.

Scripture Text: Acts 1:8 INTRODUCTION Revival & Anointing Go Together DEFINITIONS: Websters ANOINT', v.t. [L. ungo.] To pour oil upon; to smear or rub over with oil or unctuous substances; also to spread over, as oil. To consecrate by unction or the use of oil. • Thou shalt anoint the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Luke 4:18-19, 1 John 2:20, James 5:14, Acts 3:1-9, 1 Kings 8:1-11, Joshua 1:1-2, Joshua 1:5, Joshua 3:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

We Believe In The Cross Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Salvation doesn’t merely consist in our receiving the forgiveness of sins. In the cross, we are justified. More than having my sins removed, I am credited with Jesus’ good actions.

“But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it—22 the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Leave The Weed

Contributed by G W Bill Elliott Jr on Feb 8, 2020

"Weeding the garden" is something we believe is a good thing, but many times doing this can destroy the good roots around them. Jesus helps us grasp why working to remove the 'weeds' from your life is not necessarily His way of leading you.

Right… at first glance you may quickly think I am going to try convincing you how wrong it is to smoke marijuana… or to do drugs of any kind. No… this is not that kind of ‘weed removal’ encouragement… although… wait… OK… I’ll refrain! Rather, this is an admonition to be careful about being SO ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 20:7, Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 5:45, Matthew 13:40-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Breaking Free From Mammon Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 18, 2014

We need to break free from the spirit of Mammon, which causes us to crave more, having less to show for it. Mammon wants to keep you enslaved and distracted from following God fully, but God wants you to be free!

Breaking Free from Mammon Luke 16:9-15 9 "And I say to you, make friends for yourselves by unrighteous mammon, that when you fail, they may receive you into an everlasting home. 10 "He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:9-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Beyond The Fox... Series

Contributed by Clark Sneed on Oct 16, 2005

Obstacles, even death, do not distract Jesus from completing the work his Father has given him. What is keeping you from completing the work your Father has given you?

Please turn in your Bibles to Luke’s Gospel, chapter 13:31. The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee. And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Lifelong Process Of Knowing Christ Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 27, 2015

THE PROCESS OF KNOWING CHRIST IS A LIFELONG ENDEAVOR. KNOWING CHRIST IS MEANT TO BOTH DRIVE AND CONSUME OUR LIVES. TOO OFTEN, DISTRACTIONS AROUND US CAUSE US TO LOSE FOCUS ON TRULY KNOWING CHRIST.

THE LIFELONG PROCESS OF KNOWING CHRIST PHILIPPIANS 3:10-11 THAT I MAY KNOW HIM AND THE POWER OF HIS RESURRECTION AND THE FELLOWSHIP OF HIS SUFFERINGS, BEING CONFORMED TO HIS DEATH; 11  IN ORDER THAT I MAY ATTAIN TO THE RESURRECTION FROM THE DEAD. INTRODUCTION: THE PROCESS OF KNOWING CHRIST IS A ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Temptation Of Pleasing People Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 11, 2021

When we start out wanting to serve God it is so easy to get distracted by what will please the people around us. But we have to choose one or the other, please God or please people.

I had quite a dream last night. Spring training hasn’t even started yet, but in my dream I saw the final game of the 2007 World Series. It was in Wrigley Field. The Cubs were winning in the bottom of the 9th. Two outs, bases loaded. Kerry Woods is on the mound, looking to cap a phenomenal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

The Power Of Daily Devotion

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 5, 2025

In a world filled with distractions and spiritual dryness, daily devotion is like fresh manna for the soul. It is the consistent, intentional practice of seeking God's face through prayer, worship, and the study of His Word.

THE POWER OF DAILY DEVOTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 119:105 Supporting Texts: Joshua 1:8, Mark 1:35, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Isaiah 50:4, Matthew 6:6 INTRODUCTION: In a world filled with distractions and spiritual dryness, daily devotion is like fresh manna for the soul. It is the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105, Joshua 1:8, Mark 1:35, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Dance Lesson

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. (with emphasis) Psa 30:11-12 You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing to you and not be silent.

1. (with emphasis) Psa 30:11-12 You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing to you and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give you thanks forever. 2. These words express the joy that I could not suppress. I could not wait to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Prayer Of Jabez

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on May 22, 2003

Jabez is distinctly remembered, not for what he did, but for what he prayed. His prayer became the casting distinction in his life to remove him from causing pain to being blessed by the hand of God.

The Prayer of Jabez Scripture Reference: 1 Chronicles 4:9 – 10 Where are you in your relationship with the Lord? Is there visible evidence that Christ is at work within you? If so, is it visible to your spouse, to your children, to your church, to your co-workers? Can the evidence of fruit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Church Without Walls

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 14, 2004

I ahve a dream of us being a ’church without walls’. If we can remove the walls (barriers) God will naturally do the rest. Barriers to God, each other, seekers, age, GOing and serving.

A church without walls. WBC Away weekend . 16.05.04 am Do you believe =God wants the KOG to grow? Lives to be changed? - do you believe Jesus prayers (for unity, many to come to know Him, ¡¥greater things than these¡¦ etc) are answered? Yes? - do you believe God is more willing to answer some of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings Of God's Benefits

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007

The phrase “Blessed be the Lord” is an act of worship. Many believe that it was composed in connection with the removal of the Ark from the house of Obed-edom to Mt. Zion (II Sam. 6) when David danced before the Ark.

BLESSINGS OF GOD’S BENEFITS--PSALM 68:19 Introduction: The phrase “Blessed be the Lord” is an act of worship. Many believe that it was composed in connection with the removal of the Ark from the house of Obed-edom to Mt. Zion (II Sam. 6) when David danced before the Ark. 1. There are Three Major ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:19

Denomination: Baptist

Church Health, Part 1 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 4, 2006

There has been an incredible emphasis in recent years on church health. Many believe that if a local church is healthy and functioning the way it should, natural growth will be the result. The removal of growth-restricting diseases that often plague the

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: There has been an incredible emphasis in recent years on church health. Many believe that if a local church is healthy and functioning the way it should, natural growth will be the result. The removal of growth-restricting diseases that often plague the body of ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2-11

Watch What You See

Contributed by John Ong on Aug 26, 2015

Today, we are posed with the question of seeing. If for example God will remove 4 out 5 of your senses and will keep your sight, what are the things that you will see? Who would you continue pleasing?

“It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.” –Antoine de Saint-Exupery Our discussion is very much close to the quote of Antoine de Saint-Exupery on his book The Little Prince. Today, we are posed with the question of seeing. If ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Promise Of Life

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Dec 18, 2009

There is that precious, opportunistic moment; when a gentle hand by a touch on the shoulder is able to magically remove the sting of failure from the midst of defeat,,, There is something about a shoulder that invites attention when we are slumped in sorr

Deut: The Promise of Life STATING THE SCRIPTURES (Deuteronomy 30:1-20) When all these blessings and curses I have set before you come upon you and you take them to heart wherever the LORD your God disperses you among the nations, and when you and your children return to the LORD your God and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:1-20

Denomination: Apostolic