Sermons on Keep Pressing:

Final Instructions For The Troops

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 2, 2003

Rather than being diverted from their Christian mission by some divisive persons, Jude gave them FOUR JOBS to do in order to keep their focus.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: After receiving a nasty letter a preacher sent it back to the church member with this note attached: "The enclosed letter came to me a few days ago. I am sending it to you because I think you should know that some idiot is sending out letters with your signature on ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-23

Perfect Love Drives Out Fear

Contributed by Charles Degner on May 5, 2003

When we comprehend God’s perfect love for us, we will live without fear and be moved to keep his commandments for all the right reasons.

Fear of punishment is a very effective form of motivation. It’s used quite effectively in the military. Soldiers are trained to obey orders. That’s what boot camp is all about. You find out very quickly that you better listen and get it right the first time or you face the wrath of an angry ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Moving To The Next Level

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 5, 2003

This sermon looks at how little things can keep us from moving to a higher level in life and in God. It looks at Achan and his actions at Jericho.

Moving To The Next Level GNLCC 7/6/03 Joshua 6:15-7:1 1 Timothy 6:6-10 What if I told you that a baby by the name of Khalik , born in Fiwi, out on an island in the Pacific Ocean, started talking two days after he was born, was walking at the age of two months , and by the time he was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Matthew 4:35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Slaying Giants

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 14, 2003

These giants in the church keep the movement of God to a minimum. We miss opportunities of the sovereign move of God because of the Giants Of: Pride, Hypocrisy, Intimidation, Greed

Slaying Giants 2 Sam 21:15 Once again there was a battle between the Philistines and Israel. David went down with his men to fight against the Philistines and he became exhausted. NIV David had been at war with the Philistines since he was a teenager when he defeated Goliath. He was now 78 and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Getting Warm With Your Giving Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Sep 12, 2002

Part 3 of the series "The Cure for the Common Cold" that is dealing with our ability to keep our passion and fire for God. This message deals with giving of ourselves.

“The Cure for the Common Cold” part 3 (Getting warm with your giving) Brian A. Moon Story – This is only our 5th week of existence and we have already had over 60 different people come through our doors, and most of them have all had the same thing to say, “Wow, that was different, it was pretty ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5, Mark 10:43-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Promise Of Peace

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000

Isaiah 26:3 Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on thee]: because he trusteth in thee.

Isaiah 26:3 Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on thee]: because he trusteth in thee. {perfect...: Heb. peace, peace} {mind: or, thought, or, imagination} The countries of our world need peace. On the basis of the computation in the Moscow Gazette, Gustave Valbert in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3

Denomination: Baptist

Study The Word To Avoid The Absurd

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

There are all kinds of teaching available to us today, but God's Word will keep us from getting trapped and wrapped up in teaching that is contradictory to His Truth.

STUDY THE WORD To Avoid The Absurd 1 Timothy 4:1-11 He was born deep in the heart of Texas, San Antonio to be exact. His daddy was a preacher who had a gift for communicating God's Word, and the people would come from near and far to hear him Sunday after Sunday. The family moved from San ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Samuel Preaches Revival

Contributed by R Duane Gryder on Oct 18, 2000

1 And the men of Kirjathjearim came, and fetched up the ark of the LORD, and brought it into the house of Abinadab in the hill, and sanctified Eleazar his son to keep the ark of the LORD.

1 And the men of Kirjathjearim came, and fetched up the ark of the LORD, and brought it into the house of Abinadab in the hill, and sanctified Eleazar his son to keep the ark of the LORD. 2 And it came to pass, while the ark abode in Kirjathjearim, that the time was long; for it was twenty years: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Can The Lord Help Us Have The Right Attitudes About Possessions And Money?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jim Elliott, a famous missionary once wrote, "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose."

The following are guidelines for developing the kinds of attitudes the Lord wants us to have about possessions and money: 1. Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven by giving to Christ’s cause rather than accumulating things on earth. Jesus said, "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is For Everyone Series

Contributed by Chris Zeller on Mar 2, 2006

Jesus is for all people of all races, cultures and social backgrounds. No man made barriers should keep men from Christ or cause division in the church.

Jesus is for Everyone 11 Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all. Colossians 3:11 NIV Greek for “Here there is no” is ouk eni. (There cannot be) Eni is the long (original) form of en and estin is to be ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Sep 23, 2005

Message on trying to have faith to get out of the boat and keep our eyes on Christ even when the storm of life is crashing all around us.

Getting out of the boat Right after the feeding of the 5,000 Matthew 14:22-32 1. Get out of the boat(26-29) • Waves are crashing and the boat is in danger of sinking. The disciples are scared it is a ghost but Peter took a leap of faith and trusted God in protecting him. • We all face ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

From Pit To Promise

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 11, 2005

What keeps us in the pit of anger and frustration is often our inability to forgive others and ourselves. This sermon takes a look at Joseph as a role model for forgiveness.

From Pit to Promise – Genesis 45: 1 - 15 Intro: Simon Wiesanthal – 89 family members perished in holocaust – Book, Sunflower: On the Possibilities and Limits of Forgiveness – dying Nazi soldier asks for forgiveness – For 2 hrs Weisanthal sat there in silence – Finally he left room in silence – In ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Has A Great Sense Of Humor Series

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Jan 18, 2006

Once you have reached your place of destiny, God wants to keep you there. This is one test you have to pass to remain in that position.

God’s Great Sense of Humor Genesis 41:39-41 Every test, every turning point in Joseph’s life has been leading up to this moment. · For Presidential candidates this is like the swearing in ceremony. After four years of running the race, visiting major cities in every state, fulfilling all the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Cling To A Beggar's Cloak?

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 10, 2007

What keeps us from responding to Jesus when we have the opportunity? What beggar’s cloak are you unwilling to let go of?

April, 2007 Why Cling to a Beggar’s Cloak? “Throwing his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus.” Mark 10:50 NIV INTRODUCTION: The story of Bartimaeus tells of a man who had been blind for many years--perhaps all of his life. He wore the official beggar’s garment, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:50

Denomination: Methodist

Balancing Career And Family With Faith Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 13, 2007

Our career and our families are two potential idols in our lives. But faith helps keep them in proper perspective and enables you to find a balance.

Last week we started our series on Canadian Idols. We explained that idols are anything in our lives that take the place of God. God alone deserves and belongs in the place of priority in our lives, and when anything or anyone pushes Him aside, that becomes an idol for us. Historically, people ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Wesleyan