Sermons on Staying Focused:

The Cross And The Towel

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 6, 2006

An inductive sermon focusing people on the humility and servanthood of Jesus at the Cross.

THE CROSS AND THE TOWEL JOHN 13:1-12 Today is the day when we really begin to celebrate the Easter Season. Today is Palm Sunday in which Christians celebrate the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. The people cut palm branches and hailed and praised Jesus as He entered the city. The week ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Lord

Contributed by Steve Cleary on Nov 14, 2009

A look at Acts 2:22-37, focusing on the Lordship of Jesus.

"Jesus is Lord". If you want a comfortable life, you can leave right now. There are no apologies for the strength of todays message. It is meant to challenge and proclaim freedom. The Bible says that "death and life are in the power of the tongue" (Prov 18:21) 1. Why is Jesus Lord ? Hardly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-37

Denomination: Baptist

Mushrooms Or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth As God Intended Sermon #3 Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 16, 2007

A life that pleases God is focused on the person and words of Jesus Christ.

Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth as God Intended Sermon #3 Sermon Objective: A life that pleases God is focused on the person and words of Jesus Christ. PRE-SERVICE INTRO We are in a sermon series called Mushrooms and Maple Trees. Mushrooms sprout up overnight and then wither away in a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Divine Direction: 7-Day Prayer And Fasting Itinerary Focused On Breakthrough Prayers, With Daily Prayer Points Accompanied By Relevant Scriptures - Day 1 Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on May 21, 2024

Breakthrough prayers are fervent appeals to God, seeking to surmount formidable life challenges and obstructions. They act as a potent spiritual lever to disengage from the shackles of negative ancestral legacies or demonic interferences that may be stalling your progress.

Upon ascending the sacred mountain last night, I was divinely commissioned by the Holy Spirit to shepherd you through seven days of strategic breakthrough prayers. This spiritual journey is designed to fortify you with victory over adversarial forces and to align you with the success and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12, Psalm 25:5

Denomination: Charismatic

Focus On The Finish Line -- Wait Vs Worry Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

2 CONTRASTING RESPONSES TO THE PROSPERITY OF THE WICKED: PEACEFULLY PERSEVERE VS. FRANTICALLY FRET

BIG IDEA: 2 CONTRASTING RESPONSES TO THE PROSPERITY OF THE WICKED: PEACEFULLY PERSEVERE VS. FRANTICALLY FRET Or put more simply: WAIT VS. WORRY INTRODUCTION: The middle of a race is no time to stop running and evaluate where you stand! THE APPARENT PROSPERITY OF THE WICKED SHOULD NEVER DISTRACT ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Get Closer To God- What To Avoid Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 29, 2023

This is the 160th sermon in the series Action". This is the 6th sermon from Colossians.

Series: Action [#160] GET CLOSER TO GOD- WHAT TO AVOID Colossians 2:16-23 Introduction: After telling the Colossians about their freedom from sin, Paul warns them to not go back. They had been bound by traditions and sin; but now they were set free in Christ. Paul shows us what to avoid so ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Eve Service

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 21, 2007

Christmas Eve Candlelight service focusing on Jesus as the light of the world.

Note: Pat and Dana are the Pastors. Others reading Scripture are church members. "Up! Good Christian Folk, and Listen!" - Ladies’ Trio Pat: Welcome to Thornydale Family Church and our Christmas Eve Candlelight service. Tonight and tomorrow much of the world will join in the celebration of the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

The God Shaped Hole In All Of Us (We Need God)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

This is a sermon focusing on the impact of God’s presence on our lives.

Matthew 23:13 13 "Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven in men’s faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let those enter who are trying to.” “The God-Shaped Hole in all of Us” I’m sure none of you have EVER experienced the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Are You Looking For?

Contributed by Dusan Tillinger on Sep 15, 2011

Sermon focused on Easter Sunday - What people looking for in the church?

What Are You Looking For? He asked her (Mary Magdalene), “Who is it you are looking for?” John 20:15 I was ready to leave. I had my arms full of books and papers and I was running all over the house looking for my keys. I looked in the locks of all the doors, I looked over the desk ...read more

Scripture: John 20:15

Denomination: Lutheran

Discipleship Part 2: Jesus Process Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 5, 2011

This message focuses on the three steps Jesus took to develop His disciples.

Discipleship Part 2: Jesus’ Process Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27; 16:24; 9:37-38; 10:1-5; 16-20; 22; John 6:53-66 Introduction: Last week in part one of this series I gave you Webster’s definition of disciple which included the two key words pupil and follower. As a pupil, we are ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Will Never Leave Me Series

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Oct 15, 2013

Today many fathers have children that they have abandoned due to divorce or other situations. We always talk about the fathers who left; however, we don't celebrate the fathers who stayed. They stayed in spite of the situation they were facng.

The biggest crisis we have today is that children are not being raised by Fathers. Globally, one-quarter to one-third of all families are headed by single mothers. The United States has the highest. Where are the fathers? Due to this trend, I believe we have many boys and girls growing up ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Game Day - Pt. 3 - Play Book Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018

The game is decided by those who get in the game, not by those who sit in the stands! It is Game Day. Are you on the field?

Play Book I. Introduction Everyone who has practiced and prepared is in the game. The draft secured the needed components so perceived weaknesses have been eliminated. The crowd rises in anticipation. The whistle blows and the clock starts to tick. It is game day. The game has started. You can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Aim High

Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002

A call to bravely answer God’s call on our lives

Aim High and Be All You Can Be because It’s Not Just a Job, It’s an Adventure! Judges 6:11-23 Introduction: Marine recruiter story. “There are probably only 2 or 3 of you in this room who are good enough to be Marines. You know who you are. I’ll see you after this.” I. God’s Call A. Gideon was ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-23

Denomination: Baptist

Abiding In Christ

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Aug 6, 2001

Our number one goal must be our relationship with Christ, staying with Him, obeying His commands and living in His love.

Intro: An older sister was sitting next to her younger brother in Church one Sunday morning unsuccessfully trying to keep him still and quiet. Finally she said, “I wish you would calm down.” “I can’t”, he said, “it’s just so boring.” With that his sister turned and said, “It’s supposed to be ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dare To Dream

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jul 26, 2007

Without a dream (vision) we are still and dead. If we are to stay motivated, strong, and true to our God we must have a dream.

DARE TO DREAM Genesis 37: 5-11 Introduction: When we are children we have great dreams. When born-again we are given a new dream; (Heaven) A woman told her husband, I dreamed you gave me a gold necklace What do you think it means?” “I don’t know, Valentine’s Day is coming soon, maybe you’ll ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-11

Denomination: Baptist