Sermons on Olive Press:

Our Memorial Convocations Are More Than Nostalgia

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 28, 2025

Each feast was a memorial of some historical event in the life of Israel and was more than just an exercise in nostalgia. Each Jew was called to consider himself or herself as living in that historical moment.

Friday of the 17th Week in Course 2025 When we think of Torah, the Jewish Law, we usually think of the Ten Commandments and the various prohibitions that flow from those natural law ordinances. So, for instance, the first commandment prohibits worship of any God but Hashem, and the pagans of ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:1, Leviticus 23:4-11, Leviticus 23:15-16, Leviticus 23:27, Leviticus 23:34-37, Psalm 81:3-6, Psalm 81:10-11, Matthew 13:54-58  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Holding On To God's Plan And Persevering In Marriage Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical perspective on perseverance in marriage..

As Christians, we believe that marriage is a sacred institution ordained by God. In Genesis 2:24, it is written, "Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh." However, we also know that marriage can be challenging, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24, Psalm 128:1-4

The Transforming Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 8, 2004

Habakkuk chapter 3 reveals what happens when we stop complaining and allow the Holy Spirit to speak to us through prayer. The truth is prayer always changes us not God.

The Transforming Power of Prayer – Habakkuk part 4 Thesis: Habakkuk 3 reveals what happens when we stop complaining and allow the Holy Spirit to speak to us through prayer. The truth is prayer always changes us not God. Scripture Text: Habakkuk 3:1-19 (NIV) 1A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet. On ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beginning Of Pains (Deceivers & Disasters) - Mark 13:5-8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 10, 2024

In times like ours, how does one keep from lying awake at night with anxiety over what we see in the news every day? In today’s passage, Jesus provides direct insight into how to read the news headlines in a way that brings peace, calm, and courage, rather than anxiety, fear, and cowardice.

Mark 13:5 Jesus said to them: "Watch out that no one deceives you. 6 Many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am he,' and will deceive many. 7 When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. 8 Na-tion will rise against ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:5-8, Matthew 24:4-8, Luke 21:8-11

Would You Name Your Dog Judas Series

Contributed by Kevin Landis on Sep 20, 2007

Disciple Judas

In 1982 the heavy metal rock band Judas Priest went to the top of the music charts with their hit song “You Got Another Thing Coming.” This was the band’s only top 100 chart song they ever produced, today they are just another name of the past. Interesting their name is Judas Priest, looking at ...read more

Scripture: John 6:70

Denomination: Baptist

The Four Promises Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Apr 18, 2003

One of God’s favorite words is “forgiveness.” As we look at the first words of Jesus on that last day, we can’t help but say, “God really thinks this is important.”

But Jesus was saying, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” (Luke 23:34) Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you not seven times, but seventy-seven ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Liberty & Your Influence Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2014

Food sacrificed to idols - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • Love verses knowledge (vs 1-3). • Proposals and people (vs 4-8) • Make a point, or make a difference? (vs 9-13) SERMON BODY: ill: • YouTube News Clip: • This past week Germany celebrated 25 years since fall of the Berlin ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

When The Fig Tree Does Not Bud Series

Contributed by Roy Newton on Nov 7, 2011

As we consider the outcome of Pharaoh's dreams, seven years of abundance followed by seven years of famine, we see that Joseph learnt to trust God not only in abunsance but also in disaster both of which are under God's sovereign control.

TRUSTING GOD … WHEN FIG TREE DOES NOT BUD! “As predicted, for seven years the land produced bumper crops. During those years, Joseph gathered all the crops grown in Egypt and stored the grain from the surrounding fields in the cities. He piled up huge amounts of grain like sand on the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:47-57

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fresh Encounter With God

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Aug 29, 2009

A fresh encounter with God is a renewal of one’s personal relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ.

A FRESH ENCOUNTER WITH GOD Job 40:1-5, 42:1-6 Proposition: A fresh encounter with God is a renewal of one’s personal relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to a fresh encounter with God in their personal relationship with our Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Shake Off The Dust Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018

Too many people are slaves to their past mistakes.

INTRODUCTION In my opinion, one of the greatest televisions shows ever produced was the Andy Griffith show. I’m talking about the old black-and-white episodes when Ron Howard played a young Opie. One of my favorite episodes was “The Sermon for Today.” Here’s a question for you TV trivia buffs. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

We Can Be Sure That Jesus Will Build His Church! - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 2, 2022

Because: 1. People are still willing to receive the Lord (vs. 13-17). 2. Jesus is the rock of our salvation (vs. 18). 3. Jesus gives the resources we need (vs. 19). 4. Christians are still living up to their responsibilities (vs. 19). 5. Our Redeemer lives! (vs. 20-21).

We Can Be Sure that Jesus Will Build His Church! - Part 2 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 16:13-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 2, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 16. This chapter began with Christ-rejecting Pharisees and Sadducees trying to trap Jesus by asking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

No! Not That! (Habakkuk) Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 19, 2025

When God baffles you, trust Him, Fear Him, and Praise Him.

Jill Briscoe, a pastor’s wife and author, talks about babysitting one of their three, 3-year-old grandchildren several years ago. In their family, they had twins and a single birth all within 24 hours. They called them Search, Destroy, and Demolition. She was babysitting Demolition. As Jill waved ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-17, Habakkuk 2:1-20, Habakkuk 3:1-19, 1 Peter 2:23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Gospel On Money Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 28, 2024

My responsibility increases when it is someone else’s money. If I blow MY money, it’s one thing. If I blow YOUR money, it’s something else entirely.

The 40-Day Challenge is a series of sermons designed for your growth. It’s designed to motivate you to grow spiritually by forming 7 habits that Christians have used for centuries to grow in their faith. You have a card that was in your seat. Please put this in front of you for the next few ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Matthew 13:12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Prepare For Easter

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Mar 13, 2002

A different kind of Palm Sunday message, one that looks forward to Easter

How to Prepare for Easter Scripture: Luke 19:28-44, Matthew 21:1-11 We all prepare for things in our own ways. For example, Gary Manka exercises 6 days a week for about ninety minutes. His routine starts with prayer, followed by a lengthy set of stretching exercises. He says sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44, Matthew 21:1-11, Luke 19:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genuine Expressions Of Love

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 11, 2002

We all need to give out genuine expressions of love.

GENUINE EXPRESSIONS OF LOVE II Cor. 6:3-13 INTRO.- Genuine expressions of love. ILL.- A man at work decided to show his wife how much he loved her, and before going home, showered, shaved, put on some choice cologne, and bought her a bouquet of flowers. He went to the front door and knocked. His ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:3-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ