Sermons on Olive Press:

The Virgin Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 10, 2021

Mary was chosen to bear the Son of God, but she was not exceptional. The message is a study of God's work to fulfil the prophecies of the birth of a child who was to be a Deliverer for all mankind.

“In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, ‘Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!’ But she was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Gospel Partnership - Philippians 1:1-5 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 16, 2021

The solution to disunity caused by suffering is joy from gospel partnership

Philippians 1:1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: 2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-5

Sarah Laughed

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 7, 2022

Sarah Laughed in unbelief, but God transformed her unbelief, changing her laughter to the expression of joy. God longs to transform the one who is honest before Him.

“[The angels charged with the destruction of Sodom] said to [Abraham], ‘Where is Sarah your wife?’ And he said, ‘She is in the tent.’ The LORD said, ‘I will surely return to you about this time next year, and Sarah your wife shall have a son.’ And Sarah was listening at the tent door behind him. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Destroy (Part I) Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 16, 2022

Exhausted following a flight to preserve his life, David looks to God Who alone can deliver His wearied saint. And He will deliver you when you cry out to Him in the midst of your trials.

TO THE CHOIRMASTER: ACCORDING TO DO NOT DESTROY. A MIKTAM OF DAVID, WHEN HE FLED FROM SAUL, IN THE CAVE. Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by. I cry out to God Most ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Smart Love - Philippians 1:9-11 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 29, 2021

Are you ready for the Day of Christ?

Philippians 1:9 And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, 10 so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, 11 filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

God Heeds Our Voice (Joshua 10:1-15) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 8, 2022

When God stops the sun, we find ourselves itching to talk about Joshua's faith. But AJ's focus is on God's willingness to do what Joshua asks-- God "heeds."

Let's start today by simply rereading Joshua 10:1-11 (read it). This brings us to verse 12. The easiest way to think about verses 12-15, is that AJ here hits the pause button on the story, because there's something else he wants to add. He could've talked about it earlier, in verses ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:12-15, Matthew 21:21-22, 1 Kings 17:17-24, 2 Samuel 15:15-23, John 15:7  (view more)  (view less)

Unity Of Attitudes - Philippians 4:1-2 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 25, 2022

How do you reconcile a broken relationship when it's the other person's fault?

Philippians 4:1 Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear friends! 2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord. 3 Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help these women who ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-2

Navigating Truth With Love Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 29, 2022

Navigating Truth with Love Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times
 Brad Bailey – February 6, 2022

Navigating Truth with Love Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times? Brad Bailey – February 6, 2022 Intro Today I am inviting us to into a new series.... a series focused on helping is navigate our divided times. As I shared in some promotion of this series... The recent season of political ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honoring The Value Of Life (Pt 1) Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 30, 2022

Honoring the Value of Life (Pt 1) Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times
 Brad Bailey – March 20, 2022

Honoring the Value of Life (Pt 1) Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times? Brad Bailey – March 20, 2022 NOTE: The following notes are more extensive than what time would allow presenting, but provide both the main points and heart of the message. One will also find “further resources” with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Survival Guide For Life In Days Leading To The Apocalypse

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 11, 2022

We are in the last days. Though we don't know the timing of Christ's return, we are assured that we are living in the last days. How, then, shall we live in this last days?

“Understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Your Neighbor: A Broader Perspective (Exodus 21:28-36) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 12, 2022

Loving your neighbor includes: (1) watching over your goring ox (and mean dogs), (2) taking warnings about dangerous things seriously, (3) putting a fence around your pool. Take safety seriously.

Quite a few of us, if we were asked to name the ten words/commandments, wouldn't be able to come up with all ten. But for sure one of the ones we would name, is "Don't murder." At first glance, this command is straightforward. God doesn't want his people to kill someone ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:28-36, Mark 12:30-31, Leviticus 19:18, Matthew 19:19, Matthew 22:39, Luke 10:27, Galatians 5:14  (view more)  (view less)

God's Offer (Exodus 23:20-33; Jude 5) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 2, 2023

God's been setting up the framework for a new covenant with Israel. Having described what it means to obey God (Exodus 19:5), God now unpacks his offer-- What will God do for his people?

The past several weeks, while working through the Book of the Covenant in Exodus, we've seen God set out his expectations for how his people will live toward him, and toward each other. Some of these expectations have been straightforward rules. God has specific do's and don'ts for ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:20-33, 1 John 3:21-24, Romans 12:1-2, Jude 1:5

I Won't Complain Any More!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 26, 2020

The whining of the people of Israel following God's deliverance from slavery is too often echoed among the churches of this day. Grumbling is a serious sin against God, inviting His divine judgement.

“The people complained in the hearing of the LORD about their misfortunes, and when the LORD heard it, his anger was kindled, and the fire of the LORD burned among them and consumed some outlying parts of the camp. Then the people cried out to Moses, and Moses prayed to the LORD, and the fire died ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelizing Our Community

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 31, 2020

As we begin a new year I customarily preach one or two messages that help to give us direction for the coming months. This year will be no different.

As we begin a new year I customarily preach one or two messages that help to give us direction for the coming months. This year will be no different. Last year God began to sharpen our focus on evangelism and we ended the year in a big way— By the grace of God we began to lay the foundations for ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Throne Of Heaven (Parts 1-3) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 9, 2022

What are the images John sees when he arrives in Heaven?

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 2 Corinthians 12:2-4 “I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven—whether in the body or ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11, Revelation 11:19, Psalm 103:19, Isaiah 66:1, Ezekiel 1:1, Psalm 11:4, Exodus 24:16, Hebrews 1:3, Deuteronomy 4:24, Exodus 13:21, Revelation 21:11, Daniel 7:9, Revelation 3:5, Revelation 3:18, 1 Corinthians 9:25, 2 Timothy 2:12, Isaiah 11:2, Zechariah 4:2, Matthew 3:11, Ezekiel 1:4-28, Psalm 80:1, Psalm 99:1, 1 Kings 6:23, Revelation 15:7, 1 Timothy 1:17, Psalm 97:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren