Sermons on Olive Oil Press:

Developing A Race Strategy Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 29, 2015

The past is done, the future has not yet happened - so the present moment is important.

“Living a Joy-full Life: Developing a Race Strategy” Phil. 3:12-16 English author Storm Jameson once said, “I believe that only one person in a thousand knows the trick of really living in the present. Most of us spend 59 minutes an hour living in the past, with regret for lost ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Every Second Counts!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 25, 2015

Conquerors don’t give in to pressure! Pressure should draw the treasure out of you!

Every second counts! Philippians 3:13”….one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead..” Usain Bolt wins gold again by 0.01 sec! Bolt beats his rival Justin Gatlin to World Athletics Championships 100m at Beijing. For most of the 100m, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

These Three Things Part One Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 24, 2019

In these sermon we will unpack a very familiar passage in Philippians 3 and discover 2 things that if we embrace and keep striving to live out, this year can be different... forgetting what is behind and pressing on to what is ahead.

These Three Things #ThisYearCouldBeDifferent 700 years before Jesus put on flesh and invaded our planet, GOD breathed the following words through the prophet Isaiah… to a people who… • Had seen better days • Experienced great suffering • Lost hope • In many ways had no one to blame for their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:3-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being What God Says We Are!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 15, 2016

In this sermon out line we put some of the promises of God toward His people. He wants us to overcome in every area of our lives. To do this we must confess, believe and live in the Living Word of God. We are what God says we are. We are His sons and daughters.

BEING WHAT GOD SAYS WE ARE! In this sermon out line we put some of the promises of God toward His people. He wants us to overcome in every area of our lives. To do this we must confess, believe and live in the Living Word of God. We are what God says we are. We are His sons and daughters. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13-19

Why Not You Since You Are Chosen By God Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Jul 20, 2013

As the men and women chosen by God, we stay the tests of turbulent times because we understand Roman 8:31 simply guarantees that when it is our time to return to the fight, Our God Has Us Completely Covered.

The content of the mentioned Scripture often send us wondering about the permissive will of God. This chapter of the bible reveals that Job was suffering from his illness and apparently as with some issues of life today, his suffering not only damaged his physical body, it changed the way people ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:9-10

Denomination: *other

Better: A Call To Goals & Growth

Contributed by Harold Eggar on Jan 3, 2025

All Scripture is taken from the ESV unless otherwise noted. I do not spend much time correcting spelling and grammar in my notes as I deliver these sermons orally. I apologize if that makes this sermon more difficult to follow on paper.

Preached 1/5/25 I do want to say Happy New Year to all of you welcome to 2025, and as a church, we are so glad that you are here with us kicking off this new year being a part of God's family here in Riverton. You know personally I think I've always kind of been a little confused about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:17-18, 1 Timothy 4:14-15, Luke 2:52, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 1 Corinthians 12:29-31, Philippians 3:13-15, Philippians 3:12, Philippians 3:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Prepared!

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 12, 2004

Boy Scout Sunday sermon How do you keep plenty of oil in your lamp?

“Be Prepared” -a sermon for Boy Scout Sunday. Matthew 25:1-12 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts One thing that all Scouts, young and old, never forget is the Boy Scout Motto: "Be prepared." If you’ve ever set up a tent and didn’t tie your lines ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

The Depths Of Commitment: Lessons From The Garden Of Gethsemane"

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Apr 14, 2025

the Garden of Gethsemane. Here, in the stillness of the olive trees and the shadows of the night, we encounter Jesus at His most vulnerable, grappling with divine purpose and human frailty.

Introduction Dearly beloved, as we gather today, we find ourselves at the threshold of a profound journey—the journey through Holy Week. Our focus rests upon a sacred moment in Scripture, nestled within the narrative of Christ's impending sacrifice: the Garden of Gethsemane. Here, in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Methodist

Three Touches Of Healing

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 19, 2014

First came the leading touch. Next the anointing touch. Then the healing touch. Sermon focuses on healing, God's soverigenty, unanswered prayers.

On May 27th, I fell and injured my shoulder at an exercise facility due to sunscreen being sprayed by children on the floor. The next day I could not lift my arm above my head or to my side without excruciating pain. After taking x-rays and meeting with an orthopedic doctor, the decision was that I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Foursquare

A Call To Active Watchfulness

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 27, 2014

Are we really ready to meet Him?

A CALL TO ACTIVE WATCHFULNESS. Matthew 25:1-13. The parable of the ten virgins comes on the back of a call to watchfulness, which is illustrated by the faithfulness of a dutiful servant as opposed to the unfaithfulness of an evil servant (Matthew 24:42-51). The contrast is shifted into the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Empty Vessels

Contributed by James May on Feb 16, 2003

God is continually looking for empty vessels to fill with his oil of grace and mercy from a limitless supply.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Called To Prosperity

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 7, 2019

Prosperity and suffering are like oil and water. They do not mix. Neither does the Prosperity Gospel mix with the Word.

Acts 9:15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel: 16 For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake. Paul was not called to a prosperity gospel for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:15, Philippians 1:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Power In Faith ! Do You Have Faith In The Power?

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Feb 2, 2018

This is a sermon that was used for a Healing and wholeness service with anointing with oil and prayer for all who came forward to receive.

James 5:13-18 There is Power in the faith, do you have Faith in the Power? There is a Power that is available to us that can: 1. Cure our physical ailments 2. Reduce our pain and possibly eliminate it all together. 3. calm us when we are anxious 4. eliminate stress from our lives 5. help us ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Grief Of Gethsemane Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 29, 2019

When Jesus went to Gethsemane, on this occasion, there were two things He wanted. He wanted human fellowship and He wanted God’s fellowship.

HARMONY OF THE GOSPELS (24) The Grief of Gethsemane Scripture: Matthew 26:30, 36-46; Mark 14:26, 32-42 (Focal Passage); Luke 22:39-46; John 18:1 Tom Lowe 1/10/2008 Location: Mount of Olives Date: Thursday-Friday of Jesus’ Final Week O my God, my soul is cast down within me: therefore will I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:26, Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

Running The Race Of Life

Contributed by Ray Estes on Dec 6, 2004

This sermon is about forgetting the past and pressing on toward Christ-likeness.

Running The Race of Life Philippians 3:12-14 Do any of you ever make out “To Do” lists? – a list of things that need doing throughout the day. Do you always complete your list everyday or do you sometimes have to carry over some things to the next day? If you seldom complete your list, then I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist