Sermons on Press On:

Why Jesus Chose To Not React To Cultural Or Personality Traits But focused On Principles

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus knew that He would have been accused of partiality by giving favorable treatment to the rich young ruler over the woman at Jacob's well.

1. Jesus knew that He would have been accused of partiality by giving favorable treatment to the rich young ruler over the woman at Jacob's well. Surely, Jesus understood all of the elements of social-cultural norms and the intricacies of personalities, but He chose to objectively address all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:34-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Central Assembly Must Be A Soul-Winning Church

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: For some time now, our church missions statement has been, "A Great Commitment to the Great Commandment and the Great Commission will Grow A Great Church.

Intro: For some time now, our church missions statement has been, "A Great Commitment to the Great Commandment and the Great Commission will Grow A Great Church." It's a catchy slogan, but it's more than that-IT'S THE TRUTH! In recent days, God has been dealing with my heart about the future of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20

Holy Spirit Graciously Helps Us Respond To Complainers

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit helps us pattern our response to complainers after Jesus Christ.

1. The Holy Spirit helps us pattern our response to complainers after Jesus Christ. The writer of Hebrews wrote, "Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart." (Heb. 12:3) Ask the Lord to help you gain more of Christ’s ability to endure ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us To Remain Upbeat Despite Discouragements

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Ask the Lord to remind you to plug into His infinite power, perspectives and resources whenever you are feeling any discouragement in your personal life, relationships or ministries.

1. The Holy Spirit helps bring God’s purposes to completion in us and our ministries when we feel like giving up hope. Paul wrote, "Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it onto completion until the day of Christ Jesus." (Phil. 1:6) Application: Trust the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Can Keep Us From Falling Victim To Spiritual Manipulators

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit keeps us from becoming satisfied while trying to please people.

1. The Holy Spirit keeps us from becoming satisfied while trying to please people. The Spirit only gives us lasting fulfillment when we seek to please God. Paul addresses this problem in the Galatian church when he writes, "Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Overcome Debilitating Guilt

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Pastor Dave felt terrible guilt over not being able to meet all of the needs of his parishioners. When he took time off for golf he felt so guilty that he never really enjoyed himself. Pastor Dave struggles to earn the approval of everyone in the church b

Pastor Dave felt terrible guilt over not being able to meet all of the needs of his parishioners. When he took time off for golf he felt so guilty that he never really enjoyed himself. Pastor Dave struggles to earn the approval of everyone in the church because he doesn’t want a group of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proof Of Life-Part I

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 12, 2002

Is our Life in Christ real or a facade? Our Life in Christ will be proven/exposed before others...But what are some proofs of life in Christ? 8 arenas in which life in Christ is proven. Part 1 of a 2-part sermon.

PROOF OF LIFE—Luke 8:40-56 or Exposing Life Jesus gave life to a girl. Christian life will be exposed before others. What are some proofs of Christian life? 10 arenas in which life Christian is proven. 1—Life is proven in ANTICIPATION(:40-42a) —Explanation:(:40-42a) :40—“And as Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Baptist

A Massage From The Book Of Hebrews

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 23, 2002

A sermon on the "Let us" phrases mentioned in the Book of Hebrews

A MESSAGE FROM THE BOOK OF HEBREWS TEXT - Heb.4: 1, 11 - 16 INTRO. - The writer of the Book of Hebrews is in question. Some say it is Paul, others say Barnabas or Apollos. Any could be true or all could be wrong. The answer is of little matter since the book has been included in the canon ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Going Forward As God's People

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Mar 13, 2001

What God can do for us when we really trust Him.

GOING FORWARD AS GOD’S PEOPLE Introduction A. Moses and Israel were between the Devil and the Deep Red Sea 1. They were in quite a predicament to say the least 2. What were they going to do? Pharaoh and Egyptians were almost upon them! B. We ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Imitation Or Imitators? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Apr 13, 2003

Ephesians Series #17 Our world is filled with cheap replicas…imitations of something greater. Imitations come into being because there is a market for something that looks like the truth, but a lack of desire to pay the price for authenticity.

A Walk that is Worthy Part 17 “Imitation or Imitators?” Text: Ephesians 5:1-2 Intro: This morning I would like to continue on once again in our study in Ephesians entitled a walk that is worthy. Specifically this morning we will be looking at a message entitled “Imitation or Imitators?” Now ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

What To Do With Your Faith

Contributed by Ron Crow on Mar 7, 2003

We must realize that faith is not a commodity to be gained, but a life to be demonstrated.

What to Do with Your Faith Selected Scripture Introduction We operate on faith everyday...just not always faith in God. Illustration: Faith is central to all of life. For example, you go to a doctor whose name you cannot pronounce and whose degrees you have never verified. He gives you a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

Give Till It Feels Good

Contributed by John Mcmillan on Mar 12, 2003

LEARN THE RIGHT WAY TO GIVE,AND LEARN THE JOYS AND BLESSINGS OF GOD

I’m sure you’ve all heard the old saying "GIVE TILL IT HURTS", well this old saying, that you and I have heard all our life’s goes againts everything God stands for. I have yet to run across one story in the bible or of anyone I’ve ever met that got hurt because of giving, I can’t think of a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resolutions That Last

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003

A sermon for making New Year’s Resolutions.

Resolutions that Last Philippians 3:7–14 INTRODUCTION Illustration Once a man moved into a retirement home to spend the rest of his life there. It wasn’t long until he had made a number of friends among the other residents. There was one lady he was especially attracted to and she was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

House Of Mourning Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 8, 2003

One of God’s purposes for our lives is that we enjoy them., but it is not the ONLY purpose. He wants to deepen us, and that comes not so much from joy as it does facing the sober realities of life. Facing life’s realities opens us up to receive wisdom,

Sober Thoughts and Balanced Living OR What Does A Mature Person Look Like? (Ecclesiastes 7:1-22) 1. The gift of enjoyment is a wonderful gift. 2. But remember that from chapter 3, “a time to weep and a time to laugh.” 3. We have to take the good with the bad; like Job, we have to say, “The Lord ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Women Of Impact

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

mother’s day

Intro: over the last number of years there have been many powerful women in this world. Mother Teresa, Princess Diana, Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush, Martha Stewart, Oprah Winfrey, and Barbara Walters to name a few. All of these have had a powerful voice in this world. Today, we honor mothers and ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14, Esther 4:14-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God