Sermons on Sharp Focus:

The Coming Glory Of The Temple

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 24, 2020

The Prophet Haggai’s message from the Lord was plain and simple: It’s time to get back to the Lord’s work.

In 520 BC, the prophet Haggai (Hag-eye) recorded four messages to the Jewish people of Jerusalem, eighteen years after their return from exile in Babylon (538 BC). Haggai 2:3 seems to indicate that the prophet had seen Jerusalem in all her glory, before the destruction of the temple, and the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Shine Jesus Shine...

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 8, 2016

He is a lamp and a light available daily to protect and to guide our way. But only if we are willing to let Him shine in our lives, by shining through our lives!

Shine Jesus Shine... Illus. By David Dewitt In 1972, NASA launched the exploratory space probe Pioneer 10. According to Leon Jaroff in Time, the satellite’s primary mission was to reach Jupiter, photograph the planet and its moons, and beam data to earth about Jupiter’s magnetic ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Doesn't God Prevent Evil? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jul 12, 2013

How can a good God allow human suffering to continue? The story of Joseph provides a powerful illustration that suffering has a purpose, even when we can't see it at the present time.

“When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “It may be that Joseph will hate us and pay us back for all the evil that we did to him.” So they sent a message to Joseph, saying, “Your father gave this command before he died: ‘Say to Joseph, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do I Deal With Physical Scars? Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 5, 2019

2 Corinthians 12:1-10

SCARS - How Do I Deal with Physical Scars? January 8, 2023 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Introduction: I promise you that if you’d been beaten with a thick stick 3 different times…and also been whipped 5 other times with a cat of 9 tails for a total of 195 blows…you are going to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hand-Cuff God? Cracked Pot?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 1, 2017

Our enemy has a design to accuse God's people and thus hinder our faith's possibilities. Can God? or GOD CAN! The answer is up to you my friend!

HAND-CUFF GOD? CRACKED POT? AM I FOREVER TRAPPED? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com PLEASE SENT MY REGRETS? Luke 14:18 (KJV) And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:18, Judges 16:28, 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Family Circus

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 11, 2020

We ALL have a circus for a family NOT GOING TO TELL YOU I HAVE A PERFECT FAMILY BECAUSE I DO NOT.

Family Circus Abby Porter The Bridge Church Upstate Deuteronomy 6:1-9 NLT We ALL have a circus for a family NOT GOING TO TELL YOU I HAVE A PERFECT FAMILY BECAUSE I DO NOT. TELL ABOUT GOING TO YOUR FIRST CIRCUS WITH KIDS There are some things about a Circus that never ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Free Indeed!

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jan 28, 2024

This sermon exposes the blatant attack on religious liberty via the pandemic and the less than adequate response from the church. It encourages us to be watchful and aware of how the enemy is working to silence and control even God's people and what we can do to gain the victory!

Religious Liberty Sermon 2024 (Free Indeed!) It was Patrick Henry that once passionately exclaimed, “Give me liberty, or give me death! The obvious sentiment being that liberty, or freedom is well worth dying for. I don’t know about you, but I’m glad that he and the rest of our founding fathers ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36, Galatians 5:1, Psalm 119:45-48, Romans 15:4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

He Is Risen!?!?! The Perspective Of A Roman Soldier Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 22, 2022

How might it have impacted you to witness the events of Jesus' arrest, trial, death, and resurrection? Consider the warning of the Roman soldier as Scott Jewell presents our Easter message.

Read text, pray As many of you know, Jeff has been under the weather all week and trying to feel better so he could be here with you today. I know it’s killing him that he isn’t the one up here presenting today’s message, so let’s keep him in our prayers. I was at the breakfast table with our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Forgotten Trial Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 17, 2022

This overlooked portion of the trial of Jesus reveals a deep lesson on power.

- Talk about how this is the forgotten part of the trial, as well as the overall pieces of the trial. - There are basically three pieces to the religious trial and three pieces to the civil trial: 1. Religious trial. a. Here before Annas. b. Before Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin (Matthew 26:57-68; ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-24

Denomination: Baptist

None Of Your Business

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Apr 28, 2024

A sermon on Christ the vine, God the vinedresser, abiding in Christ, and bearing fruit.

5 Easter B April 28, 2024 M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church John 15:1-8 None of Your Business Have you heard of Malcom McLean? Honestly, I had never heard of him until a few Wednesdays ago. Malcolm McLean lived from 1913 to 2001. He revolutionized international freight ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Hurry Up God

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 8, 2025

Psalm 70 is the 911 call of the Prayer book. It is short – urgent - stripped of all formality.

TITLE: HURRY UP, GOD! SCRIPTURE: PSALM 70 Over the course of my life I have always heard the saints say – “YOU CAN’T HURRY GOD.” The Chicago Mass Choir made that saying a hit song. I’ve sometimes wondered, when faced with this prayer on the page, if it isn’t a little presumptuous to be telling ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Of God Stands Forever PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023

Explores the eternal, unchanging nature of God's Word and emphasizes the importance of understanding and applying it in our daily lives.

Good morning, family! It's a joy to see you all here today. We're about to get into something really special. I'm not talking about your everyday, run-of-the-mill sermon. No, today is going to be something different, something that will stir your spirit and ignite your faith. We're going to be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:8

Topics: Word Of God, Stands

The Last Easter PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of Jesus's teachings, focusing on the wisdom and lessons from the Last Supper in Matthew 26:17-30. Key

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we come together, united in faith and fellowship, to share in the Word of God. It's a place where we can find solace in the comforting arms of the Lord, where we can find wisdom in His teachings, and where we can find strength in His promises. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Topics: Last Supper

The Value Of Worms Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 27, 2012

A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 41

Isaiah 41: 1 – 29 The Value of Worms “Keep silence before Me, O coastlands, and let the people renew their strength! Let them come near, then let them speak; Let us come near together for judgment. 2 “Who raised up one from the east? Who in righteousness called him to His feet? ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:1-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Lord In The Midst Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 26, 2016

This is an introductory message in a series on the seven churches of Revelation.

THE LORD IN THE MIDST OF HIS CHURCH TEXT: Revelation 1:9-20 Revelation 1:9-20 KJV I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Pentecostal