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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    An Appeal To The Fringe

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 22, 2010
     | 3,709 views

    Serving others when they need help is distracting, but it is our calling; it is draining, but not depleting ... rather it is empowering.

    The trouble with my "honey-do" list is, it is much too complicated for my limited brainpower! How am I supposed to remember all the things I am expected to do? How am I supposed to keep it all straight? 3 I am about to walk out the front door, and I hear: “Oh, you’re going out to make a hospital ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Fearless Focus

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Sep 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,637 views

    Keeping our focus on God is quite difficult for some, especially with the great amount of distractions found in today's fast paced world. Yet, Paul calls us to keep our devotion and single mindeness.

    FINDING FEARLESS FOCUS (All my sermons use illustrations found on www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Focus is a word we hear a lot in the media, in conversation and especially in sports. Having focus can insure success, being distracted almost always spells ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Perseverance: A Key To Finishing Strong Series

    Contributed by M. Keith Williams on Jan 13, 2015
     | 12,569 views

    It is not how you start but how you finish that counts the most

    Perseverance: A Key to Finishing Strong Nehemiah 6:1-19 Rodeo Road Baptist Church October 5, 2014 Disclaimer: Each sermon in this series on Nehemiah was written with both commentary help and referencing from time to time information from sermons and illustration found on Sermon Central. In most ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    When The Worship Ends, Trouble Begins

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 18, 2014
    based on 10 ratings
     | 32,048 views

    A sermon examining the battle that you will face when you attempt to worship the Savior.

    When The Worship Ends Trouble Begins John 12:4-11 Many years ago I was present in a dynamic worship service. The Spirit was moving and people were being obedient to the Lord. Just as the time of praise began, someone got up and went to the altar to pray. Then someone went to pray with that person. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eternal Priorities

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 30, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,107 views

    We must not be distracted with the temporary, but make eternal things our priorities.

    Eternal Priorities September 30, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not be distracted with the temporary, but make eternal things our priorities. Focus Passage: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Supplemental Passage: Come now, you who say, "Today or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeds By The Sea

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 19, 2011
     | 2,752 views

    Sermon for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost and the parable of the weeds.

    Matthew 13: 1 – 9, 18 – 23 / Seeds By The Sea Intro: The story is told of Franklin Roosevelt, who often endured long receiving lines at the White House. He complained that no one really paid any attention to what he said. One evening during a reception, he decided to try an ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Tear Down Your Idols

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 26, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,668 views

    Get rid of the distractions that keep you from following God.

    Tear Down Your Idols August 31, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Get rid of the distractions that keep you from following God. Focus Passage: II Kings 18:1-7 Supplemental Passage: 2 Chronicles 16:9 NASB "For the eyes of the LORD move to and fro ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good, The Better And The Best

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 21, 2016
     | 14,720 views

    A message point to the hazards of busyness in the Christian life.

    "The Good, the Better, and the Best!" Luke 10:38-42 Luke 10:38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. 40 But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Quality Time: Stay A Little While Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jan 31, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,814 views

    Quality time involves us: Being intentional, Listening intently, Removing distractions, Choosing Great over good

    Quality Time: Stay a little while Luke 10:38-42 “Time is the coin of your life. You spend it. Do not allow others to spend it for you.” - Carl Sandburg Quality time – giving someone your undivided attention. Quality time involves us: Being intentional v.39a Listening ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Intentional: Shunning Dependency, Inviting People, Relying On God, Serving The Other Servants, Avoiding Distractions. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 15, 2021
     | 1,675 views

    My wrap up message at officer councils, 2021, Fiji Division.

    Being Intentional: Shunning dependency, inviting people, relying on God, serving the other servants, avoiding distractions. I’ve already discussed my view that the Fiji Division can be a leading light within The Salvation Army within the NZFTS Territory. While we are currently dependant on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Greet No One On The Way

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 8, 2023
     | 1,655 views

    Time was short and we couldn’t afford greetings, this is what Jesus meant as greet no one on the way…..

    Greet no one on the way… Luke 10:4 “Carry no money belt, no bag, no shoes; and greet no one on the way.” The words of Jesus ‘greet no one on the way’ kind of intrigued me, so I set off thinking… I would like to start off by sharing my testimony, which God reminded me that I did myself, even ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    "A Commitment-Filled Heart”

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 12, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,732 views

    The sad reality is that most of the world lives by phrase, “I want to keep my options open.” But nothing great in life happens without making commitments. Commitments give our lives direction and purpose. In this message we’ll look at the four “P’s” of commitment.

    A Christian’s Heart “A Commitment-Filled Heart” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BW-fue8NBYM With all the volatility going on in today’s market, with all the ups and downs and wild swings that dominate the headlines, not to mention the soaring inflation rate; many ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    God Has To Win Our Choices Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Sep 17, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,750 views

    It doesn’t matter if it is 1,000 choices a day or 35,000 choices a day. At the end of the day, what matters is that God won those choices that He needed to win in my life today

    Sermon Title GOD HAS TO WIN OUR CHOICES Introduction College and profession football has begun. Now, the announcers for these early season games don’t talk about how this game is a must win for one of those two teams. But later, in the season, those announcers will be begin saying that if one team ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    #1 -Pray Regularly Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Sep 10, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,272 views

    How can I pray? How long should I pray? How do I hear God?

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS SERMON AVAILABLE WITH POWERPOINT IN RESOURCE DOWNLOAD! This sermon (and several hundred others) are available for download. > Microsoft Word > Most with handouts More info: www.sermonsubscribe.com or darrellstetler2@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> We ALL pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    In The Last Days (September 17, 2023)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 3, 2023
     | 1,011 views

    Paul is making a point. ... His point is for the congregation of the church at Rome then and the church today is to be loving to our neighbors. Two things we want to talk about today are distractions and love.

    IN THE LAST DAYS Text: Romans 13:8 -14 Romans 13:8-14  Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.  (9)  The commandments, "You shall not commit adultery; You shall not murder; You shall not steal; You shall not ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist