Sermons on Wrong Focus:

The Dream Analyzed

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 1, 2009

Focus upon the dream of Nebuchadnezzar

Daniel Chapter 2-The Dream & Interpretation I. The Dream Told (v.31-35) A. It Was a Dream of A Gigantic & Terrible Image/Statue of a Man [Colossus] (v.31) B. It Was A Statue w/4 Parts (v.32,33) 1. Gold Head 2. Silver Breast & Arms 3. Brass Belly & Thighs 4. Iron Legs & Feet C. It Was A ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:31-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seekers

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Feb 21, 2013

Having our focus on heaven.

seekers Col 3:1-2 Seek- to find out, to enquire, to crave Affection- to have understanding, to feel , to think Intro: what’s your focus 1: Table full of items a) Laptops, mp3’s toys, candy, etc. b) How many can look at the table of items for 60 seconds and make a list of what they see ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-2

Denomination: Other

A Prayer In Beginning A New Year

Contributed by William Wyne on Feb 28, 2013

The believers focus in facing the unknown.

You can begin the New Year however you choose to, you were made that way by a sovereign God to choose the path of your attitude and action that you desire. However the outcome is often intrinsically tied to your choices. Because every choice we make has an end result, good, bad, or indifferent. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Ascention Day!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on May 21, 2013

To focus on the significance of Ascension Day...

ASCENSION DAY Several important events mark the life of our Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ. Traditionally the Universal Church has been very dutifully celebrating Christmas (day of birth), Good Friday (the day the atoning work was completed on the Cross) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: *other

What Drives Our Lives? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 9, 2014

What's the focus of our hearts?

Please open your Bibles to 1 Samuel …… We noted from the beginning of the Book that Samuel was prayed for by his mother Hannah. Samuel was dedicated to the Lord and the Lord called him to be a prophet. Later in the Book of 1 Samuel, we will be introduced to a godly man named David. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:9-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Learning To Listen Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 31, 2010

This is the fourth message in the series "From The Problem To The Solution". It talks about learning to listen. Wrong voices equals wrong choices. The outlines is 1-Hearing Problmes, and 2-Hearing Aids.

From The Problem to the Solution #4 - LEARNING TO LISTEN This morning, we are continuing our series of messages where we’re talking about going "From the Problem To The Solution" And we’ve been talking about the steps that it takes to get from the problem to the solution And so far, we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeking His Kingdom Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 11, 2014

Worry and Anxiety is an indication that your treasures are living in the wrong kingdom.

If you want to follow along today, we are going to be looking at the gospel of Matthew, chapter 6 starting at verse 19 going down to verse 34. While we are looking up those passages, I have a question. Anybody heard of a guy named Bobby McFerrin? A few of you. Bobby McFerrin is a musician and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-33

Denomination: Christian Church

Called To Confess Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 1, 2016

Do you find it easy to admit when YOU have done something wrong? If we are honest, none of us are really comfortable admitting we have done something wrong.

CALLED TO CONFESS This morning, as we continue in our series on Dynamic Disciples, our focus is on confession, The Oxford dictionary defines confession this way: 1. A formal statement admitting that one is guilty. 2. An acknowledgement that one has done something about which one is ashamed or ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Disciplined Christian Living Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 2, 2019

Disciplined Christian living comes naturally to mature kingdom dwellers who instinctively know right from wrong and act accordingly.

Long ago the psalmist said poetically what you and I have learned as the years have gone by: “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” The Apostle John put it more succinctly than anyone: “We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-8, Matthew 6:16-18

Magnify The Lord

Contributed by C Vincent on Nov 23, 2009

Our vision of God may be small, blurred, blind or magnified.

Magnify the Lord JCC 01.10.09 am PP Illustration slide 1: Telescopes, key-hole surgery, binoculars, reading glasses, microscope and the human eye Object: a magnifying glass and tiny pictures Activity: Children to use magnifying glass to find out what’s on the paper A lens brings the object ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Shame Of The Cross

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Mar 19, 2012

While we normally focus on the pain Jesus suufered, this is an attempt to focus on the horrible shame associated with His crucifixion.

The Shame of the Cross Text: Deuteronomy 21:22-23 I. Welcome II. Introduction Our theme this year is “Beyond Ourselves in 2012!” The thrust of this theme is on carrying the gospel to our community as the Lord commanded us in the great commission recorded in Matthew 28:19-20. Just as our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Maintain A Good Weight Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 4, 2012

So we need to maintain a good weight as we run the race of faith. But just what does that mean?

“The Road to a Better Life: Maintain a Good Weight” Hebrews 12:1-12 Let’s have a moment of honesty. How many of you have, at some point in your life, been concerned about your weight? How many of you have been in a situation where your weight was important to the situation ...read more

Scripture: James 12:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lifted Up

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 31, 2010

Jesus Christ stated as recorded in John 12:32, that if He were lifted up He would draw all peoples to Himself. In John 3, we see the Lord giving Nicodemus an Old Testament picture of this truth calling for the focus of our faith to be fixed on Calvary.

Lifted Up John 3:14-18 Paul in speaking to the Corinthian church declares that his sole focus is upon Jesus Christ and His work on the cross. Jesus Christ stated as recorded in John 12:32, that if He were lifted up He would draw all peoples to Himself. In John 3, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Upscale Tchotchkes - Jesus Overcomes Evil Powers Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 3, 2010

The church of Ephesus overcomes the occult by focusing on Jesus. We overcome in the same way.

Here in America when we are dissatisfied, we express our dissatisfaction in a variety of ways. If we feel that receive poor service at a restaurant, we might not leave a tip; If we feel the city is not clearing the streets fast enough, some folks write a letter to the editor; If politics is driving ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:23-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

King Asa, Rely. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 24, 2014

The second of two sermons about King Asa, there are some interesting parallels in this about how we can seek after God's desire for us. Pride, fear, etc can take over and we end up not relying on what God wants for us. He desires to strengthen us.

King Asa, Rely. Last week, I talked about a King of Judah, by the name of? (Asa) Prior to him the nation of Israel had other kings three reasonably onto it Kings, being who? (Kings Saul, David and Solomon). Then came King Solomon’s son ?, (King Rehoboam who as I mentioned last week was a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:1-14, Proverbs 3:5-6, 2 Chronicles 15:1-9

Denomination: Salvation Army