Sermons on Press Forward:

Purah: The Gift Of Encouragement

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 14, 2024

Gideon delivered the Israelites from the Midianites, but he would never have done it without the encouragement of his servant Purah. Leaders and churches today need a host of Purahs to help us succeed.

PURAH: THE GIFT OF ENCOURAGEMENT Judges 7:10-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A lady walked by a pet store. A talking bird at an open window looked at her and squawked, “Hey Lady! You’re ugly!” She harrumphed & went on. Next day she passed by again and the bird said again, “Hey Lady! You’re ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:10-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon # 8 - A Justified People Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Mar 5, 2024

Are you feeling guilty and unforgiven even though you are a believer? Read on to understand how we have been made righteous through Christ and now stand justified before God.

Today’s meditation is based on Numbers 23:21, “God saw no wrong in Jacob's people. He saw no sin in the Israelites. The LORD is their God, and he is with them. The Great King is with them!” (ERV) Just as the children of Israel progressed, and moved towards the Promised Land, we too as children ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:21, Numbers 23:9-10, Numbers 23:19-20, Exodus 12:23, Romans 5:1, Romans 8:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

He Reigns Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 3, 2023

The setting of this familiar story relates to a drought! It has not rained for three years (18:2 “the famine was severe”). It was a time of conflict and killing.

Reconnect With God: HE REIGNS 1 Kings 18 Introduction This month we will be focused on four iconic stories in the Bible, each one pointing us to reconnect with God when we have wandered away. Each one of these stories has a prophet or king at center. Each one an element or image that helps us ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praise Him For The Promise Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 8, 2023

Last week we were focused on Jeremiah’s little book of comfort. Today we look at a similar passage in Isaiah - an oasis of hope amid a book of lost hope.

Note: There may or may not be sermon notes here for next week. We will be in Luke 2 for December 24th. Thanks for following along. - JED Praise Him For The Promise Isaiah 40:1-11 Introduction Kimball Gannon was born in Brooklyn in 1900. After going to law school and passing the bar, He became ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kiss The Wave Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 19, 2025

This sermon emphasizes that trials and obstacles are not enemies but opportunities to deepen faith and trust in God, as He uses adversity to transform lives, shape spiritual maturity, and showcase His redemptive power.

Kiss the Wave Exodus 14 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ “The obstacle is not the enemy; the obstacle is the way” With approximately 120 billion neurons, each capable of forming 10,000 or more synapses, the human brain is a marvel of divine craftsmanship. King David’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, John 3:16-17, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Calf Are You Dancing Around?

Contributed by John Gaston on May 31, 2023

The blood of the covenant was scarcely dry on them when the Israelites threw off their allegiance to Jehovah and asked Aaron for a new god! Aaron gave them a god who smiled on their sin. What a celebration!

WHAT CALF ARE YOU DANCING AROUND? Exodus 32:1-4,19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A drill sergeant had just chewed out one of his cadets. As he was walking away, he turned to the cadet and said, "I guess when I die you'll come and dance on my grave." The cadet replied, "Not me, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thankful For Grace And Forgiveness

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 20, 2023

There are a lot of people that live under this same heavy burden. But the good news that I share with each of these persons is the same good news that is available to everyone. Jesus came to forgive and to give grace to all who will trust in Him.

If you were here for our service last Wednesday evening, you know that we studied the same passage that I'm looking at this morning. The passage comes from the Gospel of John 8: 2-11. That passage is all about God's grace and forgiveness. This passage is an excellent example of how ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

We Must Obey Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 23, 2023

The world is setting itself against the ways of God and persecution is headed our way. How do we prepare ourselves so we can stand firm in our faith. Check out these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

Read text. Pray. Francis Chan has long been a favorite preacher/author of mine. Over the years he has shared many ideas that are very similar to those of our brotherhood. For instance, there’s a meme where he says, “If the Bible and I don’t agree, I must be wrong.” He has spoken of being ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Transformed Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 8, 2023

Paul tells us to present our bodies as living sacrifices. How are we transformed into a living sacrifice and live that out? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell

Read passage and pray. For the month of January, we’re preaching on the theme of Collide. The idea is that the ways of God often collide with the ways of the world. How do we conduct ourselves to align with God and point the world to Him? Last week, Jeff shared how to stand firm, today, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"i Doubt It"

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 24, 2025

Nehemiah was a true man of God, howebver he faced a lot of doubt every day. H e was surrounded by it daily and eventually it got to him. It gets to all of us.

“I Doubt It!” Nehemiah 4 This is a picture of the chapel on the campus of the seminary I attended in New Orleans. When my wife and I moved there we really had no idea how we would manage, financially; moving there with no job for either of us but we knew God was leading us. In less than a week I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Saved By A Donkey Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 27, 2025

God used a donkey to get Balaam's attention and open his eyes to the dangerous path he was traveling. What can we learn from this event to ensure we stay focused on our walk with God? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

We’re starting a new series this morning- Wild & Wacky Totally True Bible Stories. As the title indicates, we’re going to look at some highly unusual events that often get overlooked when sermon planning because they’re so strange. Today’s passage is no exception. As we prepare to read, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just Live By Faith

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025

Trusting God’s character, we live by faith—not sight—finding joy and strength through Christ despite delay, injustice, or uncertainty.

(How Shall We Live?) Part 1 – Setting the Stage: Habakkuk’s Cry It is a privilege to worship with you today and open the Word of God. Our text is Habakkuk 2:4: > “The righteous shall live by his faith.” Those few words have shaped world history. They fueled Paul’s gospel, sparked the ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 1:17, Galatians 2:20, Hebrews 10:38, Habakkuk 3:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Doing Great Exploits PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023

This sermon encourages seeking God's wisdom and guidance to resist evil, act with divine direction, and accomplish great things through enlightenment from God.

Good morning, friends. Welcome. We gather here today with open hearts and eager minds. We seek wisdom. We seek understanding. We seek truth. The truth that is found in the word of God. The truth that is our guiding light in times of darkness. Opening Scripture Reading – Our guide for today comes ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:32

Topics: Knowing God

I Cast Down Every Imagination PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 21, 2023

The sermon encourages believers to discern, defend, and direct their thoughts towards Christ, taking every thought captive to live in obedience to God's Word.

Good morning, dear friends. I am thrilled to stand before you today, not because I have all the answers, but because together, we are going to seek wisdom from the ultimate source of truth — God's Word. Today, we're going to look at a powerful passage from 2 Corinthians 10:5, a verse that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5

Topics: Thought Control

Wisdom From Sunday School: Be Careful, Little Eyes PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 9, 2024

This sermon explores how to guard our hearts, purify our speech, and direct our gaze towards God, as guided by the wisdom in Proverbs.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this blessed gathering where we seek to draw from the wellspring of wisdom that is God's Word. We come together, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of faith, eager to learn, to grow, and to be transformed. Our focus today ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Topics: Guard, Heart