Sermons on Sharp Focus:

Our All Sufficient Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 30, 2008

Our all sufficient Christ is our security in the midst of life’s uncertainties. Sixteen key atttributes that are worthy of our worship, focus and exploration.

Our All Sufficient Christ for Our Insufficiencies (Col. 2:1-18) Everything that looks SPIRITUAL is not! You’ve probably heard the expression "red herring." This term was coined from a method of training hunting dogs to follow the scent of their prey. Once the dogs were following the proper ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resolutions 2009--Part 2

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Oct 6, 2009

In this second part to our focus on challenges for the New Year we look at three more spiritual resolutions we need to make and keep in 2009.

Resolutions for 2009--Part II Proverbs 3:1-10 Introduction: Well, we are now a full week into 2009 and I’m guessing we have begun to settle in, and with the exception of writing the wrong date on our checks, 2009 seems much like 2008. Even so, I would like to continue with our study in Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Fresh Start For A New Year Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 4, 2009

In Galatians 4:12-20, God shows: 1) The Godly Example. 2) The Godly Focus. 3) The Deadly Distraction. & 4) The Godly Objective

Dr. Yoel Abells in his article this week, Avoiding the failure trap of New Year’s resolutions wrote this: (A New Year) is an opportunity to reflect on days past and to consider the future. Typically at this time, each of us makes resolutions --commitments to change something (or multiple things) ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Other

A Comprehensive Faith Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 23, 2011

Evangelism is not primarily about keeping people out of hell, but winning them to serve God. That's why we need to keep the focus on God.

A Comprehensive Faith Acts 13:13-26 1. This week an interesting story hit the presses: A woman who was kidnapped as a newborn 23 years ago says finding her real mother "felt like a dream." Carlina White was just 19 days old when she disappeared from Harlem Hospital in New York. She tells the New ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Road To Emmaus Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 11, 2011

In the midst of gloom and doom in our lives we tend to focus so much on ourselves that we miss the fact that we are still walking with Jesus!

13That very day two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, 14and they were talking with each other about all these things that had happened. 15While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them. 16But their eyes were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Of Life - What You Can Go With. Part 2 Series

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 7, 2014

Once the battle of life continues, there are things one should avoid as David refused the armor of Saul for focus and effective result, and there are things to go with.

This is the part two of the message. Once the battle of life continues, there are things one should avoid as David refused the armor of Saul for focus and effective result, and there are things to go with. Devil and his kingdom is fortified and one should be ready at all times to stand – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:37-40

Denomination: Anglican

Worship God!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 28, 2020

A continuing look at what it means to worship God. Focus is on our heart and spirit. This will help lead us to better understand our purpose in life.

First Baptist Church Worship God! March 1, 2020 A number of years ago, probably about 20 - 30 years ago, the church world entered what was affectionately called “WORSHIP WARS!” Worship wars really have to do with one aspect of worship, the music. That’s great news for me, because there are no ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24, Matthew 15:7-9, Matthew 5:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Wonderful Counselor Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 10, 2019

Very heavily adapted message from the series "Prince of Peace" This message focus' on Jesus being our wonderful counselor.

Prince of Peace Wonderful Counselor Studying the incarnation through the names that Jesus is called in Isaiah chapter 9. We will also be studying Luke chapter 8 if you want to bookmark that for later. I have a very electic taste in music. I like music from almost every style and genre. In ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Eye Of Green

Contributed by Matt Stacy on Sep 30, 2019

The congregation will be challenged to address envious tendency in their own lives and focus on being content and thankful for what God has provided, trusting in His provision.

Introduction: Have you ever heard it said that someone was “green with envy?” Where does that come from? Shakespeare. Angry Red. The original Word means Corruption. That person is soul-sick. Envy is a poison. We should avoid envy like the plague. It has no place. Point 1: The Warnings 1. There ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:22, Galatians 5:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Missing Christ At Christmas

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 27, 2015

In this sermon we discuss how so many people miss out on the true meaning of Christmas because their focus is on anything and everything but Jesus Christ

Missing Christ During Christmas Text: Luke 2:41 – 49 You know, something interesting happens this time of year… every year at this time of year, it’s the same old thing… you see it when you talk to people, or visit with them a little bit… and it’s a very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-49

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Clean Slate Developing A Closer Walk With Thee Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jan 12, 2016

Starting fresh as we forget about our past and begin to focus on what we can and will do in order to gain a closer relationship with God

Clean Slate Isaiah 43: 18-19 Well 2015 is in the books, one year of our life gone. I’m sure that all of us here today, as well as people all over the world experienced joy and happiness as well as heartache and pain as we journeyed through our life this past year. I want you to think about ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let God Be Bigger

Contributed by Daniel Mccalister on Jan 13, 2016

The focus of this sermon was to help our students know the purpose of letting God become greater and for them to become less, and that he is theirs, always with them.

Let God be Bigger: John 3:30 Sometimes in our lives we forget about what is truly important. We are always go go go, and rarely stop to thank the person/people in that means most to us in our lives. To some it might be your Father, Mother, Girlfriend, Boyfriend, Favorite Teacher, For some of us ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30

Denomination: Church Of God

Finding Growth In Strange Places!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 9, 2019

Often growth opportunities are found in some strange places. Seldom is healthy growth an accident. We need preparation and focus to promote personal growth.

FINDING GROWTH IN STRANGE PLACES… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Zechariah 9:12 Turn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope: even to day do I declare that I will render double unto thee; Zechariah 9:12 (MSG) Come home, hope-filled prisoners! This very day I'm ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:12, 1 Corinthians 14:20, Luke 6:45

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gifts, Reactions And Jesus’ Example

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Nov 26, 2018

At Christmas time we give and receive many gifts and many reactions happen, here is how to keep the focus on Jesus despite all the talk.

Gifts, Reactions and Jesus’ Example11-25-18 Kelly Durant Prov 11:24 24 There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. 2. All across the United States the Salvation Army makes the news for giving away toys! I looked at the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:25, Matthew 15:34-38

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Impact Of The Super Bowl Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 4, 2013

This sermon is based on the 4 lepers in 2 Kings 7 & calls Christians to shift their focus & start telling others about the "treasure" that is found in Christ.

“THE IMPACT OF THE SUPER BOWL” 2 Kings 7:3-11 INTRO – Today in New Orleans, there are thousands & thousands of people who have gathered there to watch 2 football teams, the Baltimore Ravens & the SF 49ers battle it out for the NFL national championship. Millions of dollars have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-11

Denomination: Baptist