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A Churchy Focus

Contributed by Troy Richards on Jan 17, 2007

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

Scripture: Romans 10:14

Denomination: Methodist

Sunflower Focus

Contributed by Craig Smee on Mar 27, 2007

A close look at the difference between a relationship with God and religion.

SUNFLOWER INTRO The Sunflower is probably the most amazing flowers God created. They literally follow the sun. No I don’t know about you, but one the most amazing things I have seen is a field of sunflowers. Watching one follow the sun through is cute. Watching hundreds in absolute unison follow ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:5

Denomination: Christian Church

Focus On Prayer

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 24, 2006

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

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Holiness

The Focus Of The Church Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 12, 2007

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

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40

Denomination: Baptist

Focus #1 Series

Contributed by John Mccurry on Aug 15, 2007

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

Scripture: Luke 11:34-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Focus #2 Series

Contributed by John Mccurry on Aug 15, 2007

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

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Focus On Jesus

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 21, 2008

Servanthood through Jesus’ leadership in our lives

Focus on Jesus Hebrews 12:1-13 Introduction Wednesday night changes: - Dinners begin on March 5 – every other week - Bible Study / Sunday school class – Cross-talk and discipleship - Growths happens when we share experiences - It is time to grow, by being honest and encouraging one ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Re:focus Series

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Feb 4, 2008

We have lost our focus. Our spiritual vision is blurry. We need corrective lenses to re:focus. That corrective lens is PRAYER.

re: Sermon Series Part 1 re:Focus The number 8 in the Hebrew is the number of new beginnings; the start of a new era. It really has a connotation that brings up the prefix re: to do again. Words from the Bible that denote a new beginning are words like re:surrection, reconciliation; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eternal Focus Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 3, 2008

In order to fully follow the plan of God for our lives, we sometimes have to change our focus.

“Eternal Focus” April 6, 2008 Me: Sometimes we have to learn to see things in a different way. * Fed EX Logo We need to see beyond the obvious to the deeper level. You: Do you see things from a God perspective or from your perspective? God: Today we are going to look at an instance in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Baptist

Maintaining Focus Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 29, 2008

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

Scripture: Mark 1:35-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focus And Followthrough Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

THE KEY TO SPIRITUALITY IS LIVING OUT OUR UNION WITH CHRIST

BIG IDEA: THE KEY TO SPIRITUALITY IS LIVING OUT OUR UNION WITH CHRIST INTRODUCTION Paul now makes the transition from the more doctrinal section of Chapters 1-2 where he had been teaching the Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ and warning against false approaches to spirituality to the more ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Focus And Generosity Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Aug 2, 2003

This sermon is an adaptation from John Maxwell’s book "The 21 Indespensible Qualities of a Leader."

Focus And Generosity Phil 3:10-14, Mat 20:25-28 May 19, 2003 I. I have been talking about the things that we need to develop to be the leaders that we should be in our families, in our profession, and in our service for God. II. Something that we have to develop as leaders is Focus. A. Tony ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14, Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Focus On The Female Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 9, 2003

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

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33, Genesis 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Focus On Time Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 30, 2003

It takes time invested to raise children. King David is a bad example of how to raise children

INTRODUCTION A group of expectant fathers were in a waiting room, while their wives were in the process of delivering babies. A nurse came in and announced to one man that his wife had just given birth to twins. "That’s quite a coincidence" he responded, "I play for the Minnesota Twins!" A few ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Focus On Discipline Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 6, 2003

Discipline is an important part of raising a child. Let us see the problem a lack of discipline caused Eli and his sons

INTRODUCTION • -- John Maxwell, in "What Children Owe Their Parents (and Themselves)," Preaching Today, Tape No. 140. Says the following: Do you read the cartoon Nancy? She says, "Things will be different when I’m an adult. When I have kids of my own, I’m going to let them do whatever they want, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ