Sermons on Olive Press:

Triumphal Entry Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 2, 2018

The record of Jesus' last week begins here. The time had arrived for Him to present Himself openly to the Jewish people as their Messiah-King. He would do this in fulfillment of the prophecy of Zechariah 9:9.

-Sunday- Bethany, Jerusalem, Bethany (Title) Triumphal Entry (Zech. 9:9), Matt. 21:1-9, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-44 (Focal Passage), John 12:12-19 28 When He had said this, He went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 And it came to pass, when He drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Trial Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 31, 2012

Jesus could have said, “I AM” and you are not. And the whole crowd that came to arrest Him would have disappeared! He spoke the universe into existence, He could have spoken these soldiers out of existence. For Jesus being arrested is something that He di

Many people call this passage the holy of holies passage. This is the time we see that Jesus is arrested and crucified. It is a time of deep grief for Jesus' disciples. READ John 18:1-3 The word Kidron may have to do with Cedar trees but the word actually means dark or black. You can read in 2 ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-40

Denomination: *other

Come Let Us Return Unto The Lord.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 26, 2023

Pressing on to know the LORD.

COME LET US RETURN TO THE LORD. Hosea 5:15, Hosea 6:1-6. HOSEA 5:15. This verse contains the words of the LORD. He is withdrawing from His wayward people until such time as they will acknowledge their sin, and seek His face. HOSEA 6:1a. The appeal of Hosea is, “Come, and let us return to the ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 5:15, Hosea 6:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Aug 27, 2001

This sermons focuses on the meaning and application of the Kingdom of God.

The Kingdom of God August 26, 2001 I remember noticing, while reading the Bible one day back in college, that Jesus was also preaching about the Kingdom of God. I had been a believer for about a year and had never heard it mentioned in any sermon or at any conference… and had no idea what it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-36, Matthew 1:14

8 Ways To Help- When You’re In Overload

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 21, 2013

What is stress? Before a violin (or any stringed instrument) can produce music, stress must be put on the strings. But pull them too tightly and they’ll snap. (The same is true with you.)

8 Ways to Help- When You’re In Overload Matthew 6:32-34NKJ What is stress?
Stress is when you wake up screaming and you realize you haven't fallen asleep yet. I saw a book titled "Anxiety and Depression For Dummies" ... Not sure it's the brightest idea to label someone looking for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:32-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Running The Race? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2010

Are you weary and thinking about quitting? Stay in! Are you thinking about taking a detour? Keep going straight ahead! Have you dropped out of the race? Get back in—it’s not too late! For your own sake, and for the sake of those who will come afte

Southend AM 11 07 2010 Two British gas employees were out reading meters one day when they started talking about how good a physical condition they were in. One of them bragged that he when he was at school he was the fastest runner and always won competitions and races the other one claimed ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fagedabowdit!

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 24, 2014

If we are going to be able to move forward then we need to forget what is behind.

FAGEDABOWDIT Last week I talked about how we need to have confidence in God. We need to have confidence in God so we can overcome sin and get through the difficulties in life. If we lack confidence we won’t grow and reach our full potential. Today, in carrying on the theme of looking at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shake It Up!

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 9, 2015

A message about getting out of ruts, of being decanted like wine (emptied from vessel to vessel) The dangers of stagnation, and the upward call of God in Christ.

Shake it Up De 1:6 "The LORD our God spoke to us at Horeb, saying, 'You have stayed long enough at this mountain. De 1:7 'Turn and set your journey, and go to the hill country of the Amorites, and to all their neighbors in the Arabah, in the hill country and in the lowland and in the Negev and by ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forward In Faith 1: Do You Have A Confident Faith? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 15, 2013

Our theme is Forward in Faith. Let me ask you right at the start: Do you want to move Forward in Faith? Will you allow 2013 to be the year when you step out of your comfort zone - not just step out in faith but stay out of your comfort zone?

Our theme for 2013 is Forward in Faith. Let me ask you right at the start: Do you want to move Forward in Faith? Will you allow 2013 to be the year when you step out of your comfort zone - not just step out in faith but stay out of your comfort zone in faith? Do you have the confidence in God to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anniversary Sunday

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Oct 18, 2013

Short sermon preached as part of our church's 50th Anniversary celebration

ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY A man was reading his paper early one morning at the breakfast table. His wife came over to him, gave him a hug, smiled, and said, “I bet you don’t know what today is, do you?” He looked at her and said, “Of course I know what day it is!” and went ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Forward For Christ

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 25, 2013

Lets go foward now and forever .

FORWARD FOR CHRIST Phil. 3: 10That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; 11If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. 12Not as though I had already attained, either were already ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Rescue #4: Let's Go!

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 30, 2013

Sometimes we find ourselves stuck in life, and we can choose to either retreat, stay where we are, or go forward. God calls us to arise and go forward!

THE RESCUE #4: LET’S GO! OPENING JOKE: While on maternity leave, a woman from our office brought in her new bundle of joy. She also had her seven-year-old son with her. Everyone gathered around the baby, and the little boy asked, "Mommy, can I have some money to buy a soda?" "What do you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-9

Denomination: *other

Running In A Standing Position Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 23, 2015

Consider three moves of grace. Our record is cleared of sin. Our lives are conformed to Christ. And our destiny is sealed by God.

There are three great moves that God makes on your behalf – three initiatives of grace that have to do with securing and insuring your salvation. They are, first, justification, second, sanctification, and, third, glorification. In his mercy, God justifies you – that is, he pronounces ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A No U-Turn Decision/Identity Check Part 9 Series

Contributed by Steve Wright on Nov 21, 2014

A No U-Turn Decision

We're going to continue with our series Identity Check. I tell you, I don't know what part it is. I think it's part nine. We have a long way to go still, but if you have your Bible, I want you to open with me, and I want you to go with me to the book of 1 Peter, chapter 3. I want to pick back up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:17-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Violent Take It By Force

Contributed by Mike Aldaco on Feb 21, 2011

Passion For The Word of God

THE VIOLENT TAKE IT BY FORCE Matt 11:12 INTRO: 1. In this chptr Jn the Baptist’s who is in prison sends a few of his disciples to Jesus to find out whether or not he was the Messiah, the Christ. a.) Jesus is approached by John's disciples & asked if He was "the one who would come" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:12

Denomination: Pentecostal