Sermons on Press Forward:

Maintaining Your Spiritual Life

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

keep on keeping on

Intro: a while back Brother Rushing made this statement about machinery. It will only be as good as the amount of maintenance you put into it. There are many people who have a very rigid maintenance schedule on their mowers, cars, trucks, boats, weed-eaters, etc. They all have long life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Fulfilled His Mission Series

Contributed by Robert Galasso on Mar 14, 2002

Jesus did exactly what he came to earth to do by setting us free forever and connecting us directly to God the Father.

Introduction: The entire focus of the life and ministry of our Lord was to set us free and connect us forever with his Father. In this passage, we are brought face to face with both the human suffering of Jesus and the eternal triumph of Jesus. No, he did not die and early death. Why? He ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Doubting Thomas

Contributed by Fred Edwards on Apr 26, 2003

Before we hurl accusations at "Didymus," we had better check to see that it is not we in fact who are his twin. There are many who doubt Jesus in on way or another.

“DOUBTING THOMAS” John 20:24-29 (030427e) A word on verse 23 before we look at Thomas. Commentary writer, Warren Wiersbe said the following: The “remitting” power given in v. 23 does not apply to Christians today, except in the sense that we retain or remit sins as we give sinners the Gospel. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

God's Deliberate Intention

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on Nov 16, 2000

The purpose of God revealed

INTRO: Romans 8:28 Purpose in the greek. Prothesis: From pro, "before," and thesis, "a place." thus "a setting forth." The word here suggests a deliberate plan, a proposition, and advance plan, an intention, a design. I. WHAT ARE THE PURPOSES OF GOD? a. Ephesians 1:5,9,11 v.5 -An assurance of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-31

What Does It Take To Get Help From The Lord

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 9, 2007

WHen you need help from the Lord and it is not coming these are some things to consider

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO GET HELP FROM THE LORD Mark 5:25-29 (Matthew 9:20 & Luke 8:42) Intro: We find here a woman who has had a physical need for some 12 years and has done all she could do within herself to be cured of this disease. She may have been wealthy or just a hard worker but ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fruit Of The Spirit: Patience Series

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Feb 22, 2007

To show that patience is a mark of the Spirit-Filled life.

-Tonight, we are continuing our series on the fruit of the Spirit as found in Galatians 5:22-23 -We have looked at joy and peace -Tonight we are going to look at patience -We have chosen literal fruits to symbolize the Spiritual Fruit -Joy was symbolized by the lemon -The kiwi symbolized the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Living Your Life Mission (Acts - Part 32) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

How to encourage others to be their best

Living your life-mission Acts Series: “Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian” Part 32 Pastor Jeff Christopherson August 24, 2003 Acts 20:1-38 “Paul sent for the disciples and, after encouraging them…” Acts 20:1 “He traveled through that area, speaking many words of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

He Giveth More Grace

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 12, 2008

pride versus grace

He Giveth More Grace Jam 4:1 From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? Jam 4:2 Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not. Jam 4:3 Ye ask, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Leaving 2007

Contributed by Jose Imperial on Dec 29, 2007

Leaving 2007

Jesus said in Mat 5:18 For most certainly, I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not even one smallest letter or one tiny pen stroke shall in any way pass away from the law, until all things are accomplished. This verse speaks that the Lord knows the least detail and will see it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Is At Work

Contributed by Shawn Williams on Aug 10, 2009

There is a work going on inside each of us, which God has begun. Because God started this work, we can have confidence the end result will be clear. God desires to do great things for us all the days of our lives. He wants to see His plan fulfilled in eac

God Is at Work (Philippians 1:6, AMP) Be confident God has begun a good work in you and He will perform it. 1. (Hebrews 12:2, AMP, Psalm 123:1, 2, The Message) Look to Him for direction in every area of your life. a. Distractions cause us to lose focus. i. A distraction is an intrusion of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Goin’ Fishin’

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 3, 2011

Because of the resurrection, life is NOT "business as usual." The resurrection changes everything...

Goin’ Fishin’ May 1, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Because of the Resurrection, life is NOT “business as usual.” Focus Passage: John 21:1-11 Supplemental Passage: Now it happened that while the crowd was pressing ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Just What Are You Doing?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 15, 2011

How to act as Christians.

JUST WHAT ARE YOU DOING? Paul s appeal to believers for unity in the church. Don’t compromise. Phil. 3; 14I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. 15Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Go A Little Further Matt. 26: 37....09:2007

Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Aug 4, 2014

Whatever you do in this World that you and I are living in, no matter who you are, or what you do, rich or poor, you will need to go a little further to achieve your goal.

GO A LITTLE FURTHER Matt. 26: 37.... Even the Lord Himself had to do just that…We're going to look into how you can go a little further to get what you want in life. (Amen) 1. When Jesus was about to be crucified he was very sorrowful and needed company to be around him. He went with 3 of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:37-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Call Of Wisdom

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

The Call of Wisdom

Proverbs 1:20-33 The Call of Wisdom 1 The Invitation of Wisdom 20 Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets: a) It Is A Priviliged Invitation 20 Wisdom crieth without 1. The Person Who is Speaking 20 Wisdom Personified as Christ Himself 2. The Place of His ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-33

Denomination: Holiness

10,000 Goes

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 29, 2013

The ones whose eyes are fixed on the Messiah, would want to come into the House of the Lord, though it means waking up early on Sunday, forgoing your week end bashes with friends and much more!

10,000 goes Luke 20: 35”But those who are counted worthy to attain that age, and the resurrection from the dead…” Awash with plethora of distractions, hot temptations around us, it is very difficult to find people consistent in their walk with God. They are all beans one day ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:35

Denomination: Pentecostal