Sermons on Wrong Focus:

Our Future Hope Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019

Look at Paul’s focus on the future.

OUR FUTURE HOPE II CORINTHIANS 5:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Every Christian needs to understand what God says about the future, especially as it pertains to death and the life hereafter. Many people don’t like to talk about death but Paul talked about death as naturally as he talked about life. Look ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Be Friendly

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 19, 2018

Today we focus on the topic of friendship.

BALANCE “Be Friendly” Luke 2:52, 1st Samuel 23:16 and Psalm 139:1-4 One of the most popular topics in songwriting today has been the subject of friendship. Many decades ago Beatles sang a song titled I get by with a little help from my friends James Taylor and Carol King sang a song titled ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Ways To Say I Love You

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 14, 2016

A message to focus on the love of Jesus for mankind.

Seven Ways to Say I Love You Matthew 27:16, Luke 23:34, 23:43, 23:46, John 19:26-27, 19:28, 19:30 Introduction: How many of you have ever heard the following: How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height, My soul can reach, when feeling out of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Baptist

Independance Day

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 5, 2016

A message to focus on our freedom in Christ.

"Independence Day" John 8:31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. Introduction: IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

The End Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 24, 2024

The end of the matter is to focus on eternal matters.

The Conclusion of the Matter Ecclesiastes 12:9-14 Rev. Brian Bill November 23-24, 2024 I want to start with two questions related to preachers. Q: How do you know when a preacher is lying? A: When he says, “In conclusion.” Q: What does it mean when a pastor says, “And finally, in ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Guarding The Good Deposit Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 27, 2023

Focus on good doctrine and be an example of faithfulness.

Guard the Good Deposit 2 Timothy 1:13-18 Rev. Brian Bill June 24-25, 2023 I want to begin with a provocative quote from a post called, “The Cult of Culture” by Kenny Luck. “Watch out for the world. It’s after you. It wants you in its cult following, wooing you with pleasures and power, fame and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Warfare: The Battle Of Temptation Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 17, 2016

As we continue in our series on Dynamic Disciples, or dynamic discipleship, our focus this month has been on Spiritual Warfare. The focus of this message is The Battle of Temptation.

Spiritual Warfare: The Battle of Temptation As we continue in our series on Dynamic Disciples or dynamic discipleship, our focus this month has been on Spiritual Warfare. This morning the focus of my message is The Battle of Temptation. Have you ever said, “It’s not my fault”? Maybe it wasn’t or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, Ephesians 6:13-18, James 4:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Eve: The Gift Of Love

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 21, 2007

Christmas Eve. Focus: Jesus is the gift of Christmas.

A professor of mine from seminary told us this story: When he was a young man, all of 23, he had the opportunity to take a summer tour of Europe as a graduation present, he was from a well to do family. He traveled about Europe by train, boat and sometimes by bicycle. Finally he ended up on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ones That Didn't Get Away

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 1, 2007

This sermon focues on the importance of being fishers of men.

Introduction: Some time after the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, Peter, Thomas, Nathaniel, James & John, and two other disciples were all together. We aren’t told exactly when this particular encounter took place but we do know that it was after Jesus had appeared to his Disciples in the Upper ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

What God Did Not Say Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 24, 2010

Part two of this series focues on Zacharias and Mary.

What God Did Not Say Part 2 Scripture: Luke 1:5-37; Hebrews 11:15-16; Galatians 6:9 Introduction: Two weeks ago I preached part one of this series I’ve titled “What God Did Not Say”. I talked about how we sometime have questions and/or doubts about something we believe God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Terror Of Temptations

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Temptation- To be enticed, incited or attracted to do something wrong or a forbidden thing 1.

Temptation- To be enticed, incited or attracted to do something wrong or a forbidden thing 1. Where Do Temptations Come From - Each person is enticed by his own lusts.(James 4:1-4) 2. God may give Satan permission to tempt some of us like in the case of Job. (Job 1:12) 3. Satan may tempt ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Years

Contributed by Koenie Vermeulen on Jan 3, 2014

this sermon focus on the topics Jesus addressed in Matthew 6

Today I want to talk about a section of the Beatitudes....Matt 6 I don't believe or think that this portion of scripture is more important than the rest of the beatitudes, but I firmly believe that this is what the Spirit of God is leading me to talk about, and have this as a foundation for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Away From The Manger Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 13, 2000

Focus on Christ as coming in the Cradle, the Cross and the Crown.

Away From the Manger Rev. Brian Bill 12/26/99 Now that Christmas is over, maybe people will start being nicer to each other again. About a week ago, I was at a store and a lady told me that I was ignorant. I almost agreed with her and then decided to ask her what she meant. She glared at me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Time, To Get Our "Acts” Together -Part 2 Series

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on May 16, 2012

With the Pentecost Sunday on the anvil, to focus on the factors that contributed to the resounding "success" of the Early Church with the primary focus on responsibilities of the laity.

It’s time, we got our “Acts” together -2 As I pointed out in Part I of my sermon, both the Early Church clergy and laity together worked for building up the Kingdom shaking the sinful world to its core in the process. While, we had focused on the unequivocal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: *other

A Gift Worth Waiting For Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Nov 6, 2001

The second of a four part series with focus on the birth of Jesus

A GIFT WORTH WAITING FOR John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: In Luke, chapter 2, we have the story of Mary and Joseph going to Bethlehem and the birth of the Christ child. I would like to talk to you about God and His timing this morning, and how Christmas, more beautifully than any other story, teaches ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-6, Galatians 4:4-5

Denomination: Wesleyan