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  • Carl Willis avatar

    Maintaining Focus Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,163 views

    Jesus demonstrated the source of His power in His time alone with the Father. Even Jesus faced the challenge of focus hijacking. This message deals with maintaining your focus in the face of others demands.

    Maintaining Focus Mark 1:35-39; Luke 4:42-44 Mark 1:35 (HCSB) Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, He got up, went out, and made His way to a deserted place. And He was praying there. A Pattern to Follow * Very early in the morning • Before the demands of the day • Sacrificing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Focus On Prayer

    Contributed by James Powell on Dec 24, 2006
     | 2,250 views

    The Way to Pray.

    The focus this month of March is prayer. Prayer is something which most Christians do without even thinking. We normally go through a routine of how we pray and we speak supposedly to God and if we aren’t careful it becomes a rut and a drag to pray, due to it being a repetition. I want you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Focus On The Kingdom

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,397 views

    The preaching of the good news of the kingdom was multi-faceted. It included mercy on people’s earthly needs, but it did not settle there. The real focus is the good news of the Kingdom of God.

    Focus on the Kingdom Luke 4:42-44 Jesus has been doing a lot of ministry. Think about a quick outline of what He has done in Capernaum. • He has been teaching in synagogues • He has been driving out demons • He has been healing the sick We like to think that people were moved by His compassion ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    A Churchy Focus

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,133 views

    A message promoting evangelism and invitation

    Elements of this sermon were taken from K. Edward Skidmore’s sermon "Evangelism 2 Tell A Friend" found here on Sermoncentral (http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=88617) A CHURCHY FOCUS -I took all my sciences in high school, and one of the things we learned were the Laws of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Focus Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,385 views

    Examining what the biblical concern of the church must be

    The question to be asked: "What should we, as the church, be concerned about?" Examples of a faulty focus: 1. Seats Occupied (numbers attending) 2. Status Quo (just maintain) 3. Self Satisfaction ("My way or the highway") The Biblical focus is found in the Great Commandment: Focus must be placed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Focus #1 Series

    Contributed by John Mccurry on Aug 15, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,669 views

    To help the Church refocus

    Friday, July 07, 2006 FOCUS Lk 11:34-36 Lu 11:34 The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when [thine eye] is evil, thy body also [is] full of darkness. (binoculars; have some to look through them) Outwardly they look pretty ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Focus #2 Series

    Contributed by John Mccurry on Aug 15, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 19,751 views

    Focusing on our purpose as a church

    Friday, July 14, 2006 Focus#2 LUKE 10 Binoculars last week and we found out they were out of focus, and inward correction was needed. We also discovered if you just wanted the binoculars for a paper weight, to hold something down, focus was not a high priority nor is it needed. We discovered this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Right Focus Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 16, 2011
     | 7,794 views

    It is only when we focus on our problems instead of God that we become anxious.

    Intro: 1. Buddy Ebsen, the actor who played the role of Jeb on the Beverly Hillbillies, told of a lesson he learned on the set for a movie which was being filmed in England. One day, a bright faced-twenty-year old assistant brought a completely different set of scene numbers for the day's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Focus

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Feb 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,804 views

    In the world that we live in it is so easy to let our prayer life slide. We need to learn to gear our lives to focus on prayer.

    Introduction Scripture 14For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, 16That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; 17That ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Focus On The Weak

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010
     | 2,932 views

    Jesdus view of children, and weakness in general, was incredibly counter-culture. But it is what He calls us to.

    Passage: Matthew 19:13-15 Intro: We live in a world of tactics, of processes, of gimmicks and approaches and “how to’s” 1. how to lose weight, how to get rich, to be successful, how to be happy 2. it’s no surprise, because as people we are more interested in results ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Focus On Jesus Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 17, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 16,546 views

    We are to direct people’s attention to Jesus. We have faith in the Person of Jesus, not faith in ’faith’ or our efforts. The more you know Him, the stronger your faith.

    It is not an everyday affair that you see a miracle. These men just did and they were shocked. • The people stared at Peter and John as if they were the ones who made this man walked (v.12). • Peter directed the people’s attention to JESUS. He did not explain much about the miracle. Acts 3:16 By ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Focus Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jan 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,483 views

    Part one of a series on worship. I begin with the focus of worship which is on God and how the enemy tries to take our focus off God.

    Title: The focus of worship Introduction This month we are doing a 4 part series on worship 1.The focus of worship 2.The foundation of worship 3.The features of worship 4.The fruit of worship Today is Part 1 – The focus of worship I’d like to begin with the Definition of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Single Focus

    Contributed by Kris Roberts on May 14, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,366 views

    A message challenging teens to put Christ first place in their lives.

    “SINGLE FOCUS” 1. INTRODUCTION Matthew 6:24 says… "No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.” · Show “Who do you serve?” clip · Everyone serves someone or ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Focus On The Female Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 9, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,851 views

    What does a woman want?

    INTRODUCTION  Today is the day that we take time to celebrate the one of the most hallowed of holidays, Mother’s Day!  As you searched the planet for a gift for your mother or your wife, what were you thinking about? Were you looking for a gift that would really surprise her? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Serve With Focus Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 11, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,870 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the series "A Faithful Servant".

    Series: A Faithful Servant (2 Timothy)[#3] SERVE WITH FOCUS 2 Timothy 2:14-26 Introduction: [Play Video Clip ¡§The Time Is Now¡¨] 1. ¡§My house is full; but My field is empty¡¨. 2. The field is ripe unto harvest. 3. Christians must focus on the Gospel of Christ. We must focus on¡K Being Approved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist