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Deliver Me From Distraction

By Sermoncentral on Dec 16, 2016

Since the fall of man, people have had trouble staying focused, but we live today in an age of unprecedented distraction. Since you’re already reading this on some electronic device, I don’t need to elaborate.

Scripture: Matthew 6:13, Romans 8:20-23, Luke 10:41-42, Psalm 27:4, Ephesians 5:20, Galatians 5:22-23, Luke 12:48, Romans 8:1, Romans 12:6, Ephesians 5:16, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Heart, Humility, distractions, idolatry, Distraction  (view more)  (view less)

4 Weapons Of Mass Distraction In A Leader’s Life

By Charles Stone on Jul 28, 2017

Ask yourself which of these four weapons of mass distraction divert you the most from leading at your best.

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Tags: leadership, focus, distractions, Multi-tasking, pastoral leadership, Pastoral Ministry, church ministry, Effective Leadership, Leading Others Well, e  (view more)  (view less)

Matt Chandler: First And Foremost, I'm A Preacher

By Matt Chandler on Dec 13, 2018

There's no limit to the distractions facing a pastor, but in the end we are called to preach.

Tags: Preaching, Preacher, Matt Chandler, limit, Distraction  (view more)  (view less)

Shooing Flies In The Pulpit

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Apr 22, 2021

To be honest, I have had to shoo flies in the pulpit many times. If you are a preacher, so have you. No, not literal flies (I hope). But preachers regularly have to push through various distractions.

Tags: Preaching, focus, distractions, Challenges

Techno-Danger Part 3

By Lance Witt on Jul 3, 2017

“To do two things at once is to do neither.” Those words were not written by a distracted, multi-tasking millennial. They were written by Publilius Syrus, a Latin writer born in 85BC.

Tags: Technology, leadership, temptation, focus, Distraction, Being Present, Hidden Danger  (view more)  (view less)

That Crying Baby Just Might Reveal Your Heart, Preacher

By Jeremy Smith on Nov 12, 2019

The way you handle distractions may indicate how you see your role in the pulpit.

Tags: Heart, Preaching, Preacher, performer, Distraction, Crying baby  (view more)  (view less)

Techno-Danger

By Lance Witt on Jun 19, 2017

What effects is technology having on your soul?

Scripture: Proverbs 22:3, Proverbs 23:3

Tags: Technology, leadership, focus, Distraction

Techno-Danger Part 2

By Lance Witt on Jun 26, 2017

Two reasons why the constant use of technology is a danger to our soul.

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Tags: Technology, leadership, focus, Distraction

How Your Preaching Can Hurt Your Church

By Erik Raymond on Aug 18, 2018

Like so many blessings from God, we can elevate them to become a distraction or even an idol.

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1

Tags: Preaching

How To Make The Most Of Your Morning

By Josh Reich on Nov 29, 2017

"There is a lot at stake in what we do with our mornings."

Scripture: Psalm 34:8

Tags: Morning, priorities, distractions, Personal Growth, Quiet time, productivity, Good Habits, pastoral leadership, prayers  (view more)  (view less)

Thirty Seconds Alone With God: The Effects Of Our Phones On Prayer

By Tony Reinke on Feb 15, 2017

Our Twitter and Facebook habits make praying harder than ever.

Scripture: Colossians 3:2, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Deuteronomy 11:18-19, 1 Corinthians 7:35, Luke 10:38-42, Matthew 13:22-23, 1 Corinthians 16:13, Titus 2:2, 1 Peter 1:13, 1 Peter 4:7, 1 Peter 5:8, Revelation 3:2-2:3, Revelation 16:15, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Ephesians 6:18  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: focus, distractions, Disciplines Prayer, focus on GOD

Ed Stetzer: How To Fight Ministry Pornography

By Ed Stetzer on Feb 2, 2013

Are you easily distracted by high-profile ministries? You might be guilty of "ministry pornography." In this video Ed Stetzer discusses the dangers of ministry comparison with Jon Acuff.

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-17

Tags: Pornography, Preaching, Dreams, unrealistic, Expectation  (view more)  (view less)

The Vigil Of Waiting In Advent

By Steve Smith on Dec 13, 2016

Every 11 months, we get one month of waiting. It’s an interesting rhythm which should affect our cadence of busyness and distraction.

Tags: Advent, God's sovereignty, Waiting on God, advent candle

How To Resolve Most Relational Conflict

By Jon Bloom on Nov 24, 2017

"Few things sap more of our joy, are as emotionally demanding and mentally distracting, as relational conflict. And few things wreak as much havoc and destruction on lives as relational conflict. And so much of it is avoidable."

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-36, James 4:1, Matthew 18:21-35, 1 Peter 5:6, Philippians 2:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Peace, Humility, conflict, resolving conflict, Love Others, Dealing with Conflicts, selfish ambition, Humility and Pride  (view more)  (view less)

The Top 3 Inner Battles Of A Leader

By Dan Reiland on Jun 2, 2017

Leaders who are fully engaged in their mission fight battles. There is no way to avoid battles if you want to make progress consistently. New territory is never easy, and it always comes at a price. Life never grants a free ride, and leaders don’t receive a “get out of jail free” card when it comes to solving serious problems. The good news is that we don’t fight alone.

Tags: leadership, Discouragement, DIVIDED HEART, Distraction