Sermons on spiritual distraction: showing 1-15 of 108,191

Derailed By Distractions

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 15, 2019

Today it seems we have so many distraction because we are so busy. Distractions can become spiritual death What can be hindering real growth? Be accountable!.

DERAILED BY DISTRACTIONS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Romans 8:5 For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. Romans 8:5 (MSG) Those who think they can do it on their own end up obsessed with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5, Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Distractions Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 30, 2006

Three times people did not recognize the Risen Jesus. This looks at why. There were spiritual reasons, of course, but also real physical reasons too. This looks at what distracts us from seeing Jesus.

John 20:10-18 – Distractions Today we are continuing our series called He is Risen Indeed, messages about Jesus rising from the dead and what that means for us some 1976 years later. Today we are in John 20:10-18. We are looking at the 1st appearance Jesus makes after rising from the grave. He ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Post Spiritual High Syndrome Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 1, 2019

We all have times in life when we have had a spiritual high. Invariably the high is followed by challenges that lead to frustration and frustration that leads to distraction. This distraction can lead us away from serving God in full strength. That is the definition of Post-Spiritual High Syndrome.

Jexit - Judah Comes Home Post Spiritual High Syndrome Ezra 4:1-5 In your life, most of us, maybe not all of us, have gone through this experience is what I call the Post-Spiritual-High-Syndrome. Ok … so this isn’t a technical description … but it is a legitimate experience It happened to ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 4:1-5, 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Devoted Or Distracted

Contributed by Katherine Gilstrap on Sep 7, 2024

AN UNEXPECTED PROBLEM BECOMES A UNEXPECTED BLESSING

Every day I drive the same highway to and from the office, and every day I see an alarming number of distracted drivers. Usually they’re talking on the phone or texting, but I have also seen people reading the newspaper, putting on makeup, and eating a bowl of cereal while trying to maneuver a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:18-25, John 14:6, Deuteronomy 8:2-3

Denomination: Other

Destruction Or Distraction

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Sep 10, 2012

To be wary of some "weapons" of our spiritual adversary which are more destructive than straightforward temptations say of the flesh.

DESTRUCTION OR DISTRACTION ACTION: Display of pictures of WMDs’ No, No…I am neither referring to the stock-pile of WMDs’ in the arsenals of Superpowers nor do I, in this message intend to beat about the bush ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:3

Denomination: *other

Distraction

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 16, 2010

Nehemiah saw right thru the devil's attempt at distraction and compromise. He said, the valley of Ono? O No! Aren't you glad he said no no to Ono? Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Distraction Nehemiah 6:1-4 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Distraction.html So far the devil has tried to use these tools to keep them from rebuilding the wall: Ridicule-we will be laughed at but we shouldn't back up or back down. Discouragement-We sometimes get tired IN the work, but never OF the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Distraction PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2023

To emphasize the necessity of faith in Jesus Christ and the priority of our salvation in our lives.

Pause a moment, folks. In our fast-paced, hyper-connected world, we're so often caught up in a whirlwind of distractions that we forget to focus on the most important thing - our relationship with Jesus Christ. We're here today to remind ourselves of the vital truth that faith in Jesus is ...read more

Topics: Focus, Christ, Main Thing

Distractions Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Sep 28, 2022

Distractions are false priorities appearing urgent.

Nehemiah Chapter 4 Distractions October 2, 2022 Nehemiah 6:1-4 NIV “When word came to Sanballat, Tobiah, Geshem the Arab and the rest of our enemies that I had rebuilt the wall and not a gap was left in it — though up to that time I had not set the doors in the gates— 2 Sanballat and Geshem sent me ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-4, 2 Samuel 11:1-4, John 5:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Distractions Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 12, 2022

This sermon looks at the story of Martha and Mary and prioritizes the value of "being with Jesus" over "doing for Jesus."

Please open your Bibles to Luke 10:38. If you have been here for a while, you know we have been going through this series called “Do not conform. Be transformed.” The series is based the passage out of Romans 12:2 that says “Do not be conformed to the pattern of the world but be transformed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4, Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian Church

Distraction

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 5, 2006

You need to move from: 1. Pragmatism to passion. 2. Being fractured to being focused. 3. Wandering to living life on purpose.

Men are notorious for being distracted. Most of us could qualify for having ADD — Attention Deficit Disorder. In fact, I heard about a guy who was so distracted over one thing and another that he had to have his wife tell him almost everything. One day his wife came into the room and said, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:29-35, 1 Corinthians 7:29-31

Denomination: Methodist

Distractions

Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on May 11, 2004

Using the disciple Andrew as a model, we should all avoid the daily distractions of life to keep our eyes on God and his work.

Distractions I. According to history, the disciple Andrew was a disciple of John the Baptist, yet as soon as Christ came in to his life, his focus changed. A. John 1:35-40. He left the ministry of John the Baptist immediately and followed Christ. B. In John 1:41 he introduced Jesus to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Distracted Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

This is the 12th sermon in the series "From The Cradle To The Cross".

Series: ¡§From The Cradle To The Cross¡¨ [#12] DISTRACTED? Matthew 14:22-34 Introduction: „© {Stand at back.} „© {Have everyone get up and move one pew up or back.} „© {Begin reading Psalm 23 and have Chris call on cell phone. Stop and talk to him.} Matthew 14:22-34 Distracted By The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-34

Denomination: Baptist

Distractions

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 11, 2002

This sermon was written to be preached by our young people in the church on youth day 2002. It deals with distractions which hinder our progress in life and if God.

Distractions Youth Day 6/8/2002 Proverbs 3:5-12 Hebrews 12:1-3 1 Samuel 13:1-6 Aaron Our theme for Youth Day is Distractions. LaDawn and I will share this sermon together. I’ll start it and she will finish it. What is a distraction. A distraction is anything that takes our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, Proverbs 3:5-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Distractions

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Oct 12, 2007

There will always be distractions that keep us from focusing on God’s plan for us. The Bible calls these distractions "the world."

Passage: I John 2:15-17 Intro: One of the first child-raising techniques I learned from my brother was the power of distraction. 1. baby fussing, wave a toy or make a face and very possibly she will be distracted from the task at hand. 2. cell phones in cars a problem, distraction il) ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Distractions Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 20, 2009

Did you know that this age seeks to distract you from becoming like the Lord and serving in His story? Plenty and want are two sides of the same coin and they seek to keep us from freely loving and being used by God. Find out how to beat them at their own

So far in our study of the book of Matthew we have seen Jesus proclaim that only by realizing our lack or rightness and God’s provision of life can we have hope and a future. We saw that God intends for us to be light and salt—communicating His message to a dark and bland world. We saw that God is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel