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  • Steve Ely avatar

    Hey Jude - Pt . 2 - Distraction Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 10, 2013
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    The song made Jude famous. However, the most important Jude is often overlooked. Hey Jude, what do you have to teach us?

    Hey Jude - Pt. 2 - Distraction I. Introduction The Beatles released the single "Hey Jude" in August of 1968. The song is more than seven minutes long and spent nine weeks at number one in the United States. This song is frequently included on professional critics' lists of the best songs of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Come Down Off The Wall? Distractions?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 15, 2017
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    Today seems there are so many distractions and hindrances to cause us to loose focus. We must consider our ways and dismiss frustrations and plod on...

    COME DOWN OFF THE WALL --- LET'S TALK!!! DISTRACTED AND FRUSTRATED? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Nehemiah 6:3 And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you? ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Not A Fan: Living Life Less Distracted Series

    Contributed by Dave Bentley on Jan 9, 2013
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    Fifth in a series based on the book NOT A FAN, calling believers to be committed followers of Christ

    NOT A FAN #5 October 14, 2012 “Living Life Undistracted” 1 CORINTHIANS 7:29-35 Now let me say this, dear brothers and sisters: THE TIME THAT REMAINS IS VERY SHORT, so husbands should not let marriage be their major concern. [30] HAPPINESS OR SADNESS OR WEALTH SHOULD NOT KEEP ANYONE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Oh Look, A Squirrel" A Sermon On Distractions

    Contributed by Calvary Callender on Jul 8, 2010
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    Sometimes we as Christians get distracted by things in our lives. This sermon takes a look at Mary's statement of belief in Jesus and then withdrawing from that statement when she is distracted by her surroundings.

    Introduction: When I was in 6th grade all of my friends were getting girlfriends and I wanted to have one too. The only problem was that all the girls I liked already had a boyfriend. There was one girl that ran around in the same group as I did and her name was Tina. I remember Tina very well, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Almost Drowned By Life’s Distractions

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Apr 27, 2013
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    One of the worst and most serious of all life’s distractions is our fears which may momentarily cause us to take our eyes off of Jesus.

    "But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me." INTRODUCTION Here’s a scenario I would like for you to consider, you just left the doctor’s office and was given a list of foods to avoid and then you go to a family dinner only to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Distracted! Who Are You Listening To?

    Contributed by David Spiegel on Sep 18, 2018
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    We live in a world with thousands of voices of distraction. All trying to push their own agenda. Only one voice truly has our best interest at heart. How do we pull that voice out from the noise?

    Distracted! Are You Listening? We live in a time with more distractions then ever • And we love it that way… keep me entertained/ quietness = boredom in many people’s minds • Let there be a few moments of silence and out comes our little distraction boxes (phones) • Google/Alexa/Siri, Entertain ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Don't Become Distracted By The Noises PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 24, 2024
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    This sermon encourages us to trust God in our darkest hours, using the example of Peter walking on water towards Jesus in Matthew 14:29.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. It is indeed a blessing to gather together in the house of the Lord, bound by our shared faith and united in our devotion to the One who loved us first. As we gather here today, let us remember the words of the great preacher Charles Spurgeon who once said, "To ...read more

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    Three Kings - Seek The King - Avoid The Evil King

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 5, 2019
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    Avoiding distractions from the gospel

    Weekend Message/Devotion January 6, 2019 Communion Sunday Matthew 2:1-12 Three Kings – Seek THE KING – Avoiding The Evil King Today’s reading is all about kings. However, the King of the Jews (Our Christ) is our only Sovereignty. Let’s look at these kings. First are the three “Kings of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Way Of The World Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Feb 13, 2011
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    In this 7th sermon in the series, John describes worldly living. He gives a DESCRIPTION OF THE WORLD, tells us what to DO WITH THE WORLD, and finally gives the DESTINY OF THE WORLD.

    TEXT: 1 John 2:15-17 TITLE: The way of the world SERIES: Letters from John TOPIC: Worldly living OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, Jan 23, 2011 PROP.: INTRODUCTION: Good morning! Our text is 1st John 2:15-17 today. We are still continuing in the sermon series: Letters from John. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's A Trap

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 28, 2014
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    John tells us to watch out and not get caught up in what the world systems want to lure us into. It's a trap that we need to avoid.

    “It’s A Trap” 1 John 2:15-17 Intro: How many Star Wars fans do we have here this morning? My wife, Pam, is queen of the Star Wars fans. I remember when we first got married, one of the movies came out and we went and stood in line for quite some time to see the movie. To say that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Don't Do Distractions

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 24, 2025
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    As children of God, we are called to live out our faith continually, day by day, in a world that constantly pulls us in different directions and is always striving for our attention. At times we all live as if we have an unlimited time to accomplish our God given work.

    We Don’t Do Distractions By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - John 3:19 says, “And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil”. I like so many I am sure have found myself being drawn in by the news ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Motivation To Live Godly In A Godless World

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 15, 2008
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    Do you ever see the world and wonder how Christians will make it? We live in a world that is disregarding a Holy God. In Titus 3 Paul begins this chapter telling us how to react to the world.

    Introduction: Do you ever see the world and wonder how Christians will make it? We live in a world that is disregarding a Holy God. God has been reduced to a mere imagination by many, while others ignore Him. Even the religious people of our world have become Religious Atheists, claiming to know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lest We Forget God

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Nov 25, 2008
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     | 8,777 views

    I preached this message the Sunday before the 2008 elections on 11/4/2008

    LEST WE FORGET GOD by George Crumbly Humphrey UMC 11/02/2008AM Psalm 9: 17 (This message was preached on the Sunday before the elections on 11/04/2008) Tuesday is a very important day. I had challenged each of you several months ago that you needed to do 3 things before the elections, 1.) ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Faithful Devotion To The Lord Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023
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     | 884 views

    Faithful devotion to the Lord is not a one-time decision; it's a daily choice to serve Him alone, fear Him, obey His commands, and listen to His voice. In a world filled with distractions and idols, may we be known as people who cling to our loving and faithful God.

    Faithful Devotion to the Lord Introduction: Begin with a warm welcome to the congregation and introduce the key verse: Deuteronomy 13:4 (NLT) - "Serve only the Lord your God and fear him alone. Obey his commands, listen to his voice, and cling to him." Share the context of this verse, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Live In Holiness Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 22, 2012
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     | 5,419 views

    Come out of the world. You must no longer live like unbelievers.

    Introduction There were once a number of beech trees which had formed a wood; they had all fallen to the ground through a storm. The fact was they leaned upon one another to a great extent, and the thickness of the wood prevented each tree from getting a firm hold of the soil. They kept each other ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church