Sermons on Olive Oil Press:

Faithfulness And Goodness: Overcoming Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Feb 22, 2023

Kamran was a violent man who sold drugs & weapons in Iran. A friend gave him a New Testament, & for 5 consecutive days, Kamran devoured it. He soon gave his life to Christ. Where Kamran used to sell drugs and weapons, a church now met in his home.

It seems as if corruption and scandal is everywhere these days. Goodness and faithfulness are rare commodities in our day. If goodness and faithfulness were sold on the mercantile exchange in Chicago, their very rarity would cause their prices to soar to unprecedented heights. Scandals are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Psalm 1:1-6, Titus 3:14, Romans 3:10, Romans 12:9, Galatians 6:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirituality Trap

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Feb 24, 2023

We have a tendency to see the shining mountaintop moments or the depths of despair as being the most spiritually significant. But genuine spirituality surfaces - and matures - in the daily decision to forgive, to tell the truth, to resist a temptation or to hold our tongues.

My mom tells me that when we were little she could dress my sister and me up for church in starched white petticoats and send us out to play in the yard until time to leave for church and be absolutely certain that we wouldn’t have a spot on us. We LOVED to dress up. There was no way we were going ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36, Exodus 34:29-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blessed To Bless Others Series

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Feb 27, 2023

That Jesus could feed such a large crowd from such meager means is a reminder of his power and the possibility of abundance that is available to all who put their faith in him, even in the face of apparent scarcity

Blessed to bless others Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel, February 27, 2023 Matthew 14:19 "And He directed the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he spoke a blessing. Then He broke the loaves and gave them to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgiving And Being Forgiven

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 6, 2023

Overcoming the debilitating ailment of unforgiveness.

Let's talk about our doctors today. How do you know you have a good doctor? It's not just tied to his medical school or training. A good doctor applies that knowledge well. A good doctor knows what questions to ask. A good doctor discerns what symptoms mean and prescribes the right ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 5:3-12, Matthew 6:14-15, Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Baptist

Sorrow Is Passing But Joy Is Permanent Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2023

The Bible is very honest about suffering in this world. It declares over and over that pain, sorrow and weeping will be a part of life. However, the good news is that it is passing and not permanent. The negatives pass away, but the positives will come to stay.

The Bible is very honest about suffering in this world. It declares over and over that pain, sorrow and weeping will be a part of life. However, the good news is that it is passing and not permanent. The negatives pass away, but the positives will come to stay. The ultimate goal of God for His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5

Critical Intersections Of Life

Contributed by Jack Martin on Mar 27, 2023

This morning, were going to be looking at those intersections in our life that often affect the rest of our life.

INTRODUCTION This morning, were going to be looking at those intersections in our life that often affect the rest of our life. These can be a crossroad, blind intersection, forks, Stop signs, traffic circle, or an intersection with multiple streets. Not that anyone here can relate to missing a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walls

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 4, 2022

The greatest wall that sin erected was a wall between us and God. Our relationship with God was bricked off and blocked and there was nothing we could ever do on our own to tear one brick out of that wall.

TITLE: WALLS SCRIPTURE: JOSHUA 6:1-5 (Some text used from Rev. Shawn Drake message and expanded upon) The narrative of Joshua leading the Israelites to bring down the walls of Jericho is a powerful account that demonstrates the faithfulness and might of the lord. This narrative is part of the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving Treasure In Heaven

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

Our treasure on earth eclipses our desire for "treasure in heaven." Only God can give us a desire for "treasure in heaven." Therefore, we must forsake our treasure on earth and follow Jesus to receive "treasure in heaven."

You will notice how this passage begins. We are told that Jesus ‘was setting out on his journey’ (v. 17). And we know where that journey will lead. It will take Jesus to Jerusalem, where a cross awaits Him. He has already foretold His death twice in recent days, and He will speak of it again—in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Story Of Dr. Luke Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 4, 2022

From Dr. Luke we learn to be faithful and resourceful in all we do to build the Kingdom of God.

THE STORY OF DR. LUKE Text: Col. 4:14, Luke 1:1-4, Acts 1:1-4, 2 Tim. 4:11 Introduction 1. Illustration: When our daughter-in-law, Emily, graduated from nursing school I told her, “Welcome to the family business!” You see, my mother was head nurse in the nursery at St. Thomas Hospital in Akron, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:14, Luke 1:1-4, Acts 1:1-4, 2 Timothy 4:11

Denomination: Methodist

The Lord’s Supper Instituted Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 16, 2022

Jesus taught His men during His Last Supper that His death would mean the beginning of the New Covenant.

LUKE 22:14-23 THE LORD’S SUPPER INSTITUTED [JESUS’ LAST NIGHT SERIES] [Matthew 26:26–29; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26] In this sermon series we are going to look at Jesus’ last night basically from the book of Luke. His last night is filled with meaning and the fulfillment of Scripture. Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Abaddon Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 23, 2022

The Hebrew term Abaddon (Hebrew: Ăḇadōn, meaning "destruction," "doom") and its Greek equivalent Apollyon (Koinē Greek: Apollúōn, meaning "Destroyer") appears in the Bible as both a place of Destruction and an angel of the Abyss.

Abaddon Do you want to know what the Scripture says, you must press "Ctrl," hold it down, and "click" on the Scripture. INTRODUCTION The Hebrew term Abaddon (Hebrew: A?adon, meaning "destruction," "doom") and its Greek equivalent Apollyon (Koine Greek: ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:11

Denomination: Baptist

Serve Us Or Service Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Sep 29, 2022

Serving together brings us together

ME: Good morning, Gateway Church. It is great to have you with us today as we continue our teaching series “UNITED WE STAND.” If you remember from last week, started this series by looking at the GREAT DIVIDE that exists in America. Not the Red/Blue or Left/Right or Democrat/Republican ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Teamwork In Transit To Jesus (2022 Version)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 20, 2022

The paralytic in Mark 2:1-12 had paralysis that was obviously caused by his sin. His suffering and his sin were somehow connected. That is why Jesus enables the paralyzed man to experience healing as forgiveness.

TEAMWORK IN TRANSIT TO JESUS Text: Mark 2:1-12 Mark 2:1-12  When he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home.  (2)  So many gathered around that there was no longer room for them, not even in front of the door; and he was speaking the word to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Begin With Gratitude No Matter When. No Matter What.

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 3, 2022

“You’re looking at a storm that’s changed the character of a significant part of our state, and this is going to require...

“You’re looking at a storm that’s changed the character of a significant part of our state, and this is going to require, not just the emergency response now and the days or weeks ahead…this is going to require years of effort to be able to rebuild, to come back. Basically, you are looking at a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:15-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Getting To The Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 13, 2022

Religion is about keeping and maintaining laws and traditions, but Jesus nullifies these rules and regulations in favor of a relationship, and within that relationship all the laws of God are contained and worked out. It is through this relationship that we can get to the heart of God.

Getting To The Heart Watch on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4o5NlL02LPU There is a popular phrase that is used when we want to get to the bottom of something, or of our need to get to the most important aspect of something. We say that we need to get to the heart of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23, Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Foursquare