Sermons on Press Forward:

The Wisdom Of A Believer Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 1, 2005

believers are to walk in wisdom

We are going to talk about wisdom today. I thought I would contrast the wisdom of Scripture with the wisdom of the world. Here are a few gems of wisdom I found concerning the wisdom of the world; in a minute I will explain the wisdom of a believer. From the world someone said… Accept that some ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgetting And Reaching

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

Reaching for the prize

Sermon Philippians 3:13 Forgetting and reaching Every experience you’ve had from the moment you were born until now has made you what you are today. The things that happened to you, both good and bad, determine how you’ll act and react for the rest of your life. Jesus said “(Read Mt 12:35)”. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

Economic Preparation .

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 13, 2009

❶ Dismal News ❷ Sad News ❸ Reflective News ❹ Biblical News ❺ Action News

❶ Dismal News - Labor Department – In Nov. 533,000 jobs were lost – the most in any month since 1974. - (Reuters Jan 7) - If the US Congress does not pass an economic stimulus plan soon the country will lose another 3 million jobs in 2009 - US News & World Report 1/7/09 - US government ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

The End Zone Series

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Oct 16, 2009

Message series using football terminology to apply Christian principles.

Get In The Game “The Believer’s End-zone” Good morning and thank you for choosing to worship with us today here at Central. It is our desire that you enjoy the warmth and fellowship of the people of God, that you have a life changing experience with God, and that you discover the plan He has for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Deeper Encouragement Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 30, 2012

Jesus offers some great encouragement for us to enjoy!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you had moments of joy only to be followed by moments of discouragement? • We have talked about how on this final evening with Jesus before the crucifixion how the mood of the night went for joy to confusion, to discouragement. • As Jesus is reading the hearts of ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unwanted Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2014

Jesus dealt with unwanted antaganism, an unwanted audience and unwanted affirmations.

Mar 3:6-12 The Pharisees went out and immediately held counsel with the Herodians against him, how to destroy him. 7 Jesus withdrew with his disciples to the sea, and a great crowd followed, from Galilee and Judea 8 and Jerusalem and Idumea and from beyond the Jordan and from around Tyre and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Awaken, America!

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 1, 2012

America is in moral, financial, religious, and ethical trouble. The answer to her problems is not found in political manuevering but in God's word.

1. IRS Threat to Churches – “No politicking or we take your tax-exempt status.” They define their threat in that churches are not to be political action committees if they: a. Have a “substantial” part of their activities in trying to influence legislation; b. Having ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Was There

Contributed by Lauri Smalls on Oct 11, 2012

A Lenten message of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ

Luke 23: 33 And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left. and 42 Then he said to Jesus, "Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom." I was there Jesus paid it all! All to Him I owe, sin had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-42

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Like... Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 21, 2013

A sermon on why is it necessary that we study God. (Much material taken from J.B. Phillips book, Your God Is Too Small, and outline taken from God Most High by Dr. Jack Cottrell, pg. 16-17)

HoHum: God is like Bayer Aspirin- Expect Him to do wonders. God is like Coke- He’s the real thing. God is like Hallmark Cards- He cared enough to send His very best. WBTU: Beginning a series on God today. There are some who say that there is no God. Even the most primitive of cultures ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Thing

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 11, 2015

The Sermon on the Plain---a level teaching place that Jesus used to conquer the flesh of man in the truth of heart to live the best life possible in the midst of evil and sins.

ONE THING by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (August 9 "And he came down with them, and stood in the plain, and the company of disciples, and a great multitude of people out of all Judea and Jerusalem, and from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear him, to be healed of their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-45

Denomination: Friends

Committed To Serve Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 7, 2016

Paul had experienced much success in ministry, and yet he knew he had not arrived. He resolved to release the past, embrace the present, and anticipate the future. We must continue to seek all the Lord has for us. We cannot be complacent or satisfied.

Committed to Serve Philippians 3:12-16 As you study the life of Paul, you realize the opportunities he once enjoyed. As far as men were concerned, Paul once had it all – power, position, and prestige. He was a rising star with a bright future within the religious elite in Jerusalem. All of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Is There A Concept Of Truth?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 8, 2017

Pilate asked one of the greatest questions in history: WHAT IS TRUTH? Is truth just facts? Reality? Who defines truth? God has a concept of truth--- will we accept His plan?

IS THERE A CONCEPT OF TRUTH? WHO DEFINES TRUTH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Ever heard it said: IF THIS IS WRONG, I DO NOT WANT TO BE RIGTH? THERE ARE MANY GREAT QUESTIONS IN THE BIBLE... ONE WAS ASKED BY A POLITICAL LEADER THAT IS GOOD TO PONDER... John 18:38 Pilate saith ...read more

Scripture: John 18:38, John 5:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Sanctifying Grace" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 2, 2017

God calls us to live a life of purpose and peace by being set apart to be used by Him in this life as we progress toward Christ-likeness.

"It is God’s will that you should be sanctified." - 1 Thessalonians 4:3a (NIV) In the Bible, to sanctify something means to set it apart for special use by God. Likewise, to sanctify a person means the same thing - to make them set apart for special use by God. The fact is that God has a plan for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Matin Luther The Father Of The Reformation Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Oct 24, 2017

Marin luther, with a warped sense of scripture became the Father of the reformation.

artin Luther was a tortured soul, if ever there was one. He grew up with a warped understanding of God as harsh and severe. And becoming an Augustinian monk only made matters worse. He followed all the rules of the Catholic Church with diligence: praying, going on pilgrimages, attending mass, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thou Shalt Not Bear False Witness Against Thy Neighbour

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Apr 28, 2018

Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

THOU SHALT NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS AGAINST THY NEIGHBOUR By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (April 28, 2018) “Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour” [Exodus 20:16, King James Version, The Ten Commandments]. Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus, My sisters and brothers, ...read more

Denomination: Friends