Sermons on Stay On Target:

God Comes For Habitation, Not Visitation

Contributed by Samuel M on Apr 2, 2025

God comes to stay, not to visit and leave. Today, if you want an encounter with God, always remember that God comes to stay, not just to visit. When you pray for God to come, pray and prepare your heart so that when He comes, He can stay for a long time.

When God comes, He does not come to visit, but He comes stay. He comes to live, dwell and stay with us forever. He is not an outsider who comes to visit; rather, He is the head of a family who comes to take His rightful place (in the family) and stay with us. He does not come to visit and then ...read more

Sermon On A Scapegoat For Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 1, 2026

A scapegoat is said to be a person, group, or entity unfairly blamed for others' failures, mistakes, or negative outcomes, often serving as a target to deflect responsibility and protect the reputation of the true culprit.

François Mauriac, a French novelist and dramatist once remarked: “The scapegoat has always had the mysterious power of unleashing man's ferocious pleasure in torturing, corrupting, and befouling.” Leviticus 16:7-8 reminds us: “Then he shall take the two goats and set them before the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6, Hebrews 13:11-12, John 1:29, 1 Peter 2:24

Shut Your Mouth?

Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Aug 7, 2007

A look at the dedication of Daniel who stayed true to God, refusing to forsake his relationship with God.

Shut Your Mouth? Daniel Chapter 6 I would like to preach a message today that is so incredibly ENCOURAGING! On a topic that I am so comfortable with – SHUTTING OUR MOUTHS! We are going to look at an incredible example in the Word of God today – an example that we have looked at in the past – ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sticking With The Source

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005

Learn how to stay connected with the unlimited supply in this sermon on the Source.

Sticking With The Source How to Stay Connected to the Unlimited Supply 9/22/04 I. Introduction Drama II. Casting Down Idols Tonight we’re talking about “Sticking with the Source: How to Stay Connected to the Unlimited Supply” I don’t know if you noticed the symbolism in the sketch tonight, but the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go For The (Lasting) Gold!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 14, 2006

Go for the (Lasting) Gold! 1) Be disciplined 2) Stay focused

“Go for the Gold!” That’s exactly what hundreds of athletes intend to do the next couple of weeks at the Winter Olympics in Torino (Turin), Italy. What does it take to win a gold medal? It takes discipline and focus. If you haven’t had the discipline to train hard for years, you don’t stand a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Lutheran

The Christ Child Was A Perfect Child

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 8, 2001

how Jesus was a perfect child by staying at the temple - as our substitute

December 28, 1997 Luke 2:41-52 41 Every year his parents went to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover. 42 When he was twelve years old, they went up to the Feast, according to the custom. 43 After the Feast was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:51-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Living A Focused Life - Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Derry on Nov 21, 2002

How to stay focused when tempted - Joseph vs. David

Living a Focused Life – Part 2 November 10, 2002 This week as we continue our series, living a focused life, we will be talking about how to focus on what can’t be seen. Read about the Titanic from pages 1-2 of “Beneath the Surface”. Just as the sinking of the Titanic is reality, sadly every day ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-12, 2 Samuel 11:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Never Say "Good Night"

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 25, 2002

how God wants us to stay awake in this dark world

January 27, 2002 1 Thessalonians 5:4-11 4 But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. 5 You are all sons of the light and sons of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. 6 So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Run The Race -- Keep Your Eyes On The Prize

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Nov 30, 2001

Stay focused -- God is going to run that last mile with God.

RUN THE RACE -- KEEP YOU EYES ON THE PRIZE I Corinthians 9:24-25 Let us pray -- Lord, the task of preaching your Gospel is once again in my keeping and I commit myself to do it the best that I can. Clear my mind of distractions, warm my heart with compassion, and fill my soul with faith in your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Encouragement

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Sep 16, 2008

Sources of encouragement, ways to stay encouraged... becoming encouraging people.

Introduction “The God who gives... encouragement”. It was amazing to see the power of encouragement at the youth Camp in Seaford the other day. Firstly to see the leaders constantly encouraging the young people. These young people are growing up loved by our youth leaders. And then on our day out ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Judgment Is Coming

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 29, 2010

Judgment Is Coming 1) Get ready; 2) Stay focused

“There’s a hurricane coming.” For homeowners in places like the Gulf Coast, those are not words you take lightly. You’ll board up your windows, stock up on food and water, and if possible, leave town. Those who don’t will suffer the consequences of 250 km per hour ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

We Have Freedom And Responsibility

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 11, 2010

We must stay free as a nation who loves God.

WE HAVE FREEDOM AND RESPONSIBILITY 1st Cor: 9:19For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more. For each and every freedom we enjoy, the same amount of responsibility is required. If we continue to have freedom we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19

Denomination: Baptist

Paving The Way For Perseverance Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Making a difference in the world around us requires staying power!

OUT OF THE SALTSHAKER AND INTO THE WORLD Part Five—Paving the Way for Perseverance Hebrews 12:1-3 Sunday, August 19, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Read 12:1-3 Key verse: “Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” Hebrews 12:1 A young fellow wanted to be a star journalist but lived ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Repentance: Breaking Free From Past Failures Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 23, 2009

Repentance is key to the adjustments we make daily to stay on course.

IS THERE A H.E.R.O. IN THE HOUSE? SERIES Repentance: Breaking Free From Past Failures 3 OF 4 Exodus 20.5-6 February 15, 2009 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The last few weeks we have seen our share of airplanes in the news. 1 First it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Pruned If You Do And Pruned If You Don't

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 9, 2007

Successful Christians produce fruit by staying connected...abiding in Jesus.

I don’t know a lot about vines and grapes. I once had a neighbor that had some. He was planning to make wine in his garage. That was pretty aggressive for a guy in Birmingham Alabama. The first couple of years he had lots of vines and he spent lots of time arranging them on his trestles and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Congregational