Sermons on Pressed Down:

Forgetting What Lies Behind PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023

Encourage us to let go of our past, strive for a future in Christ, and live in the hope and righteousness that comes from faith in Him.

Good morning, family! As we gather this fine Sunday morning, we're going to dig into a challenging yet uplifting passage from the book of Philippians. I'm reminded of a quote from Oswald Chambers, "Leave the broken, irreversible past in God’s hands, and step out into the invincible future with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Topics: Forgetting, Pressing Forward

Jesus Sat Down Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 10, 2011

A sermon on Hebrews 1:1-3 on how we have a better message and a better messenger compared to the Old Testament (Outline and several thoughts come from Jack Peters http://www.expositoryechoes.org/)

HoHum: Betty Botter bought some butter, "But," she said, "this butter’s bitter. If I bake this bitter butter, It will make my batter bitter. But a bit of better butter - That would make my batter better." So she bought a bit of butter, Better than her bitter butter, And she baked it in her ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Upside-Down Christianity

Contributed by Joe Burke on Dec 23, 2006

It’s all about Jesus!

UPSIDE-DOWN CHRISTIANITY I tend to live life as if I am the action hero of this great epic that centers on me and my personal life. It’s all about me and my plans, my future, my family, my hopes, my dreams, my difficulties, my pains, my sicknesses, my church, my group, my community, etc. I know ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16

Denomination: Catholic

25 Stories Down

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025

Even twenty-five stories down, the faith of hidden believers still shone—reminding us that God’s light endures, even in the depths.

It was the summer of 1994 when my wife and our children and I traveled through central Türkiye. The road carried us across the dry plateau until we reached Cappadocia—a landscape so strange and beautiful it looked as though it had been shaped by another hand. Wind and rain had carved towers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Psalm 139:8, John 1:5, Ephesians 2:19, Isaiah 32:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Lay The Shovel Down

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 30, 2023

Have you ever dug a hole so deep that you had trouble escaping it. The first thing to survive this adversity hole is to throw down your shovel and quit digging.This trap can be deadly.

LAY THE SHOVEL DOWN… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (Several part lesson) 1 Corinthians 1:25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. 26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:25-28, 2 Chronicles 15:7, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Getting Past The Past! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 12, 2014

our accomplishments, our failures, our hopes, our dreams, etc. We need to see again where we came from and how we got to this place.

Philippians 3:12-14-Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Throw Down In The Synagogue - Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 3, 2023

To be qualified to be Messiah, Jesus must have the power to overpower the forces of evil.

Mark 1:21 They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. 22 The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law. 23 Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-27

Not Able To Be Kept Down

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 18, 2002

Because of the resurrection of Christ, we can now display the certainties of Easter faith.

Easter Sunday April 12, 1998 INTRODUCTION 28 years in a cave. That’s how long Shoikoi Yokoi was in hiding. 28 years. Near the end of WWII, as a Japanese soldier, he was stationed on the island of Guam. In fear that defeat would mean capture by American forces, he ran into the jungle and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tearing Down Walls Series

Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Apr 25, 2002

A message against judgmental attitudes that keep your church from growing!

Breaking Down Walls John 4:1-26 One of my favorite quotes is from Bill Hybels, the cutting edge pastor from the largest church in America he says, “We have never locked eyes with someone that did not matter to God” He is saying that all people regardless of race, social class or background… ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hand-Me Downs

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jul 25, 2003

Jesus has given us some godly clothes that we are supposed to wear at church and all the time. Wearing these clothes will make us look more like Jesus.

June 8, 2003 Colossians 3:12-17 “Hand-me downs” INTRODUCTION When I was growing up, my family wasn’t exactly poor, but we weren’t well off either. One of the results of our financial condition was that I rarely got new clothes. New clothes were reserved for Christmas and Easter. I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Upside Down Kingdom

Contributed by James Tetley on Jul 3, 2006

The kingdom of God totally contradicts the Kingdom of this World

The passage we will be looking at this evening is from Matthew 20 vs. 1-16. Often subtitled the workers in the vineyard. The approach I am going to take is that we will split the passage up into sections – read the story together and then I will offer you some thoughts on each part. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Tearing Down The Strongholds PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2025

The sermon encourages believers to rely on God’s strength and prayer to overcome inner battles, renew their minds, and stand firm in spiritual warfare.

Some mornings feel like you wake up to a battle you didn’t see coming. The coffee is warm, but the thoughts are loud. A whisper worries you. A memory needles you. A headline makes your heart heavy. Your calendar says Tuesday, but your soul says “tired.” Ever been there? The pressure you can’t put ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, Romans 12:1-2, Ephesians 6:13, 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Topics: Strongholds, Overcoming

The Fiery Furnace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Highlight the power of faith, the strength of obedience, and the reward of loyalty to God, even in the face of dire consequences.

Good morning, church family! Today we're diving headfirst into the fiery furnace, figuratively of course, as we explore the inspiring story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego from Daniel 3:8-25. This passage is a powerful testament to the power of faith, the strength of obedience, and the reward of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:8-25

Topics: Ungodly, Bow Down

Fail Forward PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to persevere in faith, forgive others, and promote love, living a life worthy of God's calling and maintaining unity in the Spirit.

Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather here today, not as individuals, but as a collective body, united in our faith and love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. We come together, not as perfect beings, but as flawed individuals, saved by grace and striving each day to walk in the path that God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Topics: Believers Let Down

Lay Down Your Load And Head Down The Road

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jul 18, 2008

There are many degrees of commitment in The world. When you join the army, you can commit to a couple weekends a month, a whole year, three years, five years, or ten years. You can buy a cell phone plan for a year or two, or renew it every month. You

“Lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and run with endurance the race that is set before us.” --Hebrews 12:1 Activity: Ball Drop Choose four teens from the audience. Have the first two teens stand behind the starting line. Give each of them a tennis or racquetball ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational