Sermons on Press Forward:

The Sower, The Seed, And The Soil

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 21, 2014

No matter how good the preaching, the Word of God only takes root in hearts prepared by the Holy Spirit.

THE SOWER, THE SEED, AND THE SOIL. Matthew 13:1-9; Matthew 13:18-23. There were great crowds pressing to see Jesus, straining to hear His words, or perhaps hoping for a healing touch. The Lord entered into a boat and sat and taught, whilst the crowds stood on the seashore. The boat served as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23, Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Boldness And Gracious Submission.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 11, 2022

Shaping our prayers in accordance with what we know about the character of God.

HOLY BOLDNESS AND GRACIOUS SUBMISSION. Genesis 18:20-32. This is the earliest prayer to be written down in the Bible. The prayer conversation was not initiated by Abraham, but by the LORD, who allowed Abraham to overhear His musings about the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 18:20-21). The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:20-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Do When Trouble Comes

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 14, 2022

Trouble comes to every life in some way and at some time with some consequences. When it dies it is important to know that God has not forsaken, nor forgotten you.

There are three w’s to consider in trouble: 1. The “w” of when, James 1:1-5 2. The “w” of why a. Job had trouble, Job 14:1 1) Job testing shows our faith. 2) 1 Peter 1:6-7 b. Jesus 1) Jesus suffered or had trouble because he was godly. 2) 1 Peter 4:12-16 3) John 15:18-19 c. Jonah 1) Jonah had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Mustard Seed And Leaven.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 21, 2023

Two Parables of the Kingdom of God.

A MUSTARD SEED AND LEAVEN. Luke 13:18-21. I. A Mustard Seed. LUKE 13:18-19. A mustard seed is about the size of a pin-head: and in the right climate, the plant might grow big enough to hold the weight of an adult male. I have heard of a man who built a swing in his mustard tree; another was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Prayer Of The Afflicted Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

A Prayer of the Afflicted

Psalm 102 A Prayer of the Afflicted 1. Their Prayer - It's - Personal - 1 Hear my prayer, O Lord, and let my cry come unto thee Punctual - 2 Hide not thy face from me in the day when I am in trouble incline thine ear unto me: in the day when I call answer me speedily. Pressing - ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

God's Dealings Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

God's Dealings

Psalm 120 God's Dealings God Deals With - 1. The Waywardness of Man in Mercy by Redemption. The Psalmist's Motivation - 1 In my distress His Mission - I cried unto the Lord, His Miracle - and he heard me. Isaiah 53:6 All we like sheep have gone ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Why We Can Shout, Praise God!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 12, 2019

There are many things to be happy about being a Christian. However, when we are feeling down, think of this. God has, through the death of the cross, made you the righteousness of God.

WHY WE CAN SHOUT, PRAISE GOD! There are many things to be happy about being a Christian. However, when we are feeling down, think of this. God has, through the death of the cross, made you the righteousness of God. Is that not something to make you shout, if you find yourselves walking through ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:24, 2 Corinthians 5:21, John 3:16, Ephesians 2:8-9

Philippians 1:21-30

Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 14, 2024

Exposition of Philippians

Philippians 1:22-30 Point - When you know where you belong you can face anything. Where is God in the midst of my troubles? Why does it appear that God has given up on me and allowing me to face the situations I am facing? You may have heard this saying, “It’s not about the destination; it’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus--Crazy Or Victorious?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 18, 2023

It appears here that the relatives of Jesus want to have Him committed to a mental ward.

Saturday of the 2nd week in Course 2023 Today’s Gospel is one of the shortest readings in the Lectionary. If you don’t pay attention, it’s over before you can grasp it. Why? Mark’s community of Rome was under almost constant persecution. So he took mostly Matthew’s Gospel and abridged it, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:2-14, Mark 3:20-21

Denomination: Catholic

The Call Of God Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

The Call of God

Acts 13 v 1-12 The Call of God The Qualified - 1 Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. Their Dignity - ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Commotion At Corinth Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

Commotion at Corinth

Acts 18 v 1 - 17 Commotion at Corinth 1. The Farewell The Timing - 1 After these things The Trusting - Paul departed from Athens, The Testing - and came to Corinth; 2. The Fellowship - With the Right People - 2 and found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, In the Right Place - ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

Soaring High: Embracing The Eagle Within SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

God likens believers to eagles, creatures designed to dwell in high places. As believers, we are born to overcome and reach great heights. We are made for the high places.

Today, we will explore the beautiful analogy that God uses to compare believers to eagles. Just as eagles are born to live in the high places, all believers are born to be overcomers. You were made for the high places, my friend. "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Topics: Character, Overcoming

The Laughter Of God

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Dec 10, 2003

Story of Issac - God’s promise and sense of humor

Nov. 10th The Laughter of God Ever have to wait a long time for an answer? Illness - spouse, direction - Baby? This story is for you if you have ever lost the laughter Sarai - woman without joy - scorn of community - topic of gossip Being barren at 65 is bad enough - at 75 worse if living with a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Teamwork Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 22, 2022

Paul lists ten ministry partners at the end of his letter and we can learn from each one how to be All In for the Gospel Mission

Above All: Colossians 4:7-18 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 08-21-2022 Dream Teams I asked a question on Facebook this week, “what have been some of the greatest teams of all time?” Here are some of the answers: The 1992 Dream Team The 1927 Yankees The 2016 Cubs The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare The Way!

Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Nov 26, 2003

John the Baptist came to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. How do we prepare today?

“Prepare The Way!” Luke 1:13-17 November 30, 2003 Now that it is winter here in Nebraska, getting to work in the morning will be a little more difficult for me. More preparation will need be done before I can pull (or skid) into the parking lot here at church. Above and beyond the normal, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran