Sermons on Stay Focused:

I Am The Door Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 15, 2012

Third of a seven week series on the "I am" sayings of Jesus

One of the first things that came to mind as I began to prepare the message this week was the game show “Let’s Make a Deal”. Many of you, like me, remember the original show, hosted by Monty Hall where the contestants were given a number of choices throughout the show. At the end ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Tainted Love Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2012

Today in our passage of Scripture the Apostle Paul is going to point out to us several stages that have marked man’s futile search for love and meaning. And it’s my hope as we examine this text that we’ll discover how we can avoid these stages so that we

“Tainted Love” Romans 1: 18-25 October 2, 2011 Intro: Today we’re beginning a new series of messages entitled “Classic Rock.” Now for me, classic rock is music from the 1960s but when I talked to Matthew and James I was chagrined to find out that classic rock ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Care About Money? Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 20, 2012

We may not like having our cages rattled when it comes to issues of money and especially when it comes to giving. People are often offended by the question, ‘How much do you make?’ The question God is most likely to ask us is ‘how much did you give?’

There are things we do now that matter later more than we realize they will. Mickey Mantle once said, ‘If I would have known I would live this long I would have taken better care of myself’. A healthy faith is knowing now what will matter then. This morning is a very important ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19

Divorce And Remarriage Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012

This sermon reveals what the Bible says about divorce and remarriage.

Divorce and Remarriage Divorce: doesn’t it hurt just to say it? We cringe from the hurt and pain divorce always brings. Many people listening have been divorced or have parents who have divorced or children who have divorced. Divorce hurts deeply and its impact never completely goes away. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Life, Love, And Liberty Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 19, 2012

Romans 14 offers some clear guidelines to help us sort out how we can be free in Christ without creating bondage for someone else.

Life, Love, and Liberty Romans 14:10-23 Intro: John Wooden won several college basketball championships in a row while at UCLA. He was once asked, ‘What does it take to make a winning team? 3 Things: 1) Get players in right condition (right with God/Salvation/Worship) 2) Team them the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:10-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Male And Female Created He Them

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 1, 2013

God closed the book on same-sex "marriage" in the book of Genesis.

Male and Female Created He Them I have some notes but I’m going to hold them for just a moment. Please turn with me to Proverbs 14 and we’re going to look at verse 12. “There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.” Why are the ways of man the ways of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making People Thirsty Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 13, 2013

Jesus made people thirsty for the Father, and our lives should make people thirsty. (hand out notes included at the end).

Intentional Christianity: Make People Thirsty John 7:37-38 Ill. When we started the Children’s ministry at Desdemona, we noticed that the children did not drink much water. One week, I used an illustration of water, and drank from a bottle of water several times. I would randomly say during ...read more

Scripture: John 3:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

How We Got Our Bible 101

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Mar 14, 2013

The process by which we got our Bible is both complex and amazing. The Word of God is truly a wonderful thing and should be cherished.

Quote: "Language shapes the way we think, and determines what we can think about." --Benjamin Lee Whorf (Hebrew Linguist, 1897-1941) The written Word: Hebrews 4:12 The Word of God is truly wonderful and beautiful. It is a life changing/giving force. Exodus 34:27 records God's words to Moses, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ultimate Powers Of Love And Evil Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 8, 2012

The ultimate powers of love and evil were at work in Jesus' ministry.

The Ultimate Powers of Love and Evil Series: A Journey with Jesus (through the Gospel of John) Brad Bailey – January 30, 2011 Intro If you have been following this season of professional football… then you feel the moment that last Sunday led to… at the conclusion of the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The One Thing You Need Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Feb 11, 2012

This is the second sermon in a series on The Book of Joshua

COURAGEOUS LIVING P.2 Joshua 1:1-9 What You Need Most When Facing A Challenge Deut. 31:6- Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” INTRODUCTION The one thing you need when facing an ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dynamics That Effect Christian Service-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 15, 2012

2 of 3. Paul warned Timothy of the dynamics required to fulfill his charge. Believers must be aware of the dynamics surrounding the fulfillment of their Christian service. What are some of these dynamics? Christian service must embrace...

DYNAMICS That EFFECT CHRISTIAN SERVICE-II—1Timothy 1:18-20 Attention: Linda & Jill were chatting over coffee. "I've been experiencing a strange & painful side effect from coffee. I'm fine when I drink it black, but if I use cream, or sugar, or both, I get a stabbing pain in one eye, said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

God's Amazing Grace

Contributed by Brent Hutsell on Mar 15, 2012

Looking at what God's grace accomplishes in the life of a sinner!

God’s Amazing Grace John 5:1-9 Introduction We preach about it, we sing about it, we even testify of the amazing grace that God has so wondrously shed abroad in our lives. What do we mean by the term grace? G.W. Knight wrote these words to describe grace: “When a person works an ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Dead Or Alive?

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 9, 2012

Apologetic sermon on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Empty Tomb – The Facts: • The Gospel writers • The Roman Soldiers • The Senhedrin • The Jewish people The Missing Body - Three options • Fraud (stolen body) • Swoon (resuscitation) • Miracle (resurrection) The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-9

Denomination: Brethren

Lord, Liar Or Lunatic? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 28, 2013

How we react to Jesus will ultimately determine our response to Him.

Imagine if a background check had been done on the 12 disciples. “Peter is emotionally unstable and given to fits of temper. Andrew has absolutely no qualities of leadership. The two brothers, James and John, place personal interest above company loyalty. Thomas demonstrates a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Sex-Wise: Captivated Or Captive?

Contributed by John Beukema on May 1, 2013

Dealing with our sexual lives is an issue at any age and life-stage. God made us as sexual beings, and how we behave sexually is a spiritual issue.

The last time I did a series on sex was over 5 years ago. If you are married, and can count the number of times you’ve had sex since then, there might be a problem. If you aren’t married and can’t count the number of times you’ve had sex since then, there might be a problem. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:1-23

Denomination: Brethren