In this sermon, Pastor Richard illustrates the importance of maintaining focus. Victories have been lost because someone lost focus. Tragic accidents have occurred because of a failure to maintain focus. Success in almost any endeavor requires focus. But what causes people to lose focus? Sometimes the person has never learned the value and discipline of focus. Even when we understand that, there are all kinds of distractions that can take our attention off the really important issues of life. This message will stir you to be more purposeful in how you invest your time. This message will alert you to some things (even good things) that could rob you of God’s best.
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QUESTIONS
- What distractions do you deal with most in your life? What distractions have you dealt with this week?
- Did you grow up in a family that taught the value and discipline of focus? If not, has your life experiences taught you some things on this subject?
- In Luke 8:14 Jesus mentioned three major distractions that can cause our lives to be unfruitful: the cares, riches, and pleasures of life. How have you kept those from undermining your effectiveness for God? Which one are you struggling with most in your life at this time?
- What do you do to keep your focus on Christ and His purposes for your life? Is there anything you would like to add that would help you keep focused?
- How do prayer and Scripture help you stay focused? How do the cares, riches, and pleasures of life hinder your prayer and Bible devotions?
- What other distractions would you like to discuss that have not been addressed? In what ways do conflicts and eyes on other people distract us?
