Sermons on Pressing Ahead:

The Journey Begins

Contributed by Jay Robison on Sep 28, 2011

This sermon was preached as I began a new ministry. We must leave some things behind to move ahead, but we must also move ahead.

As you might imagine I have been thinking a lot about journeys lately Trips to Hickory and Lexington Came back from CBF in Tampa and Journey here Bible seems to have someone always on a journey Noah in an Ark, Abram going to land he knew not of Ruth to land of Naomi, Jonah to Ninevah, Paul on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:31-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Forgiveness Of Sins, Get Out There And Do It! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 20, 2011

In the locked room, Jesus gave them the go ahead,to tell the good news about the forgiveness of sins, we have the go ahead also.

Experience counts for a lot it’s one of those things that we give a lot of weight to. Was Edmond Hillary famous for doing the ordinary, being a bee keeper, no but for being the first man to climb Mount Everest, what a man, what an experience, or Neil Armstrong, none of us would remember him if it ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Salvation Army

Let The Spirit Lead You As He Did With Joseph

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 24, 2005

Failure to be aware of how the Holy Spirit is leading us is an indication of our need to grow in enlightenment, discernment and spiritual resonance with the voice of the Spirit of God. Joseph is a good example of one who overlooked the short term persp

How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You as He Led Joseph Genesis 37:5-37:38 Too many of us fail to grow in our sensitivity to the leading of the Holy Spirit. As a result, disappointments are allowed to develop into discouragement that eventuate in depression. Failure to be aware of how the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Crushing Of Gethsemane Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

I’ve never had major surgery, but I’ve been told many times by patients that the worst part of major surgery was waiting for it. It’s the dread that is often worse than the experience itself. Just imagine the dread Jesus experienced that night.

INTRODUCTION Easter is four weeks away. During this time, I’m tracing the last 94 hours before the disciples discovered the empty tomb. The countdown started with the Last Supper when Jesus gathered with His disciples for the Passover meal. After spending about four hours at this meal, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Christian Witness And Mission

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 11, 2014

Preaching AHEAD of Jesus' coming to a place and people.

THE PURPOSE OF CHRISTIAN WITNESS AND MISSION. Matthew 11:1. Matthew 11:1 really belongs to the end of Matthew 10. In this verse we discover the whole purpose of Christian witness and mission. The places to which - and more importantly the people to whom - the Lord is sending His disciples are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First Mega Church?

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jul 21, 2018

Jesus and His disciples put their ministry ahead of themselves.

Weekend Message/Devotion July 21, 2018 Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 The First Mega Church? Let’s have a casual and then a little more in depth look at what this reading depicts. Jesus has gathered the apostles together for a rest and recreation retreat. They have just returned from their first ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tabernacle Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 30, 2018

How the Old Testament tabernacle points ahead to Jesus.

ENGAGE This morning I’m going to preach about a shadow. We’re all familiar with shadows, right? We know that a shadow has no independent substance or existence in itself. And although you can see a shadow, you can’t feel it or hear it or smell it or taste it. So in a sense I suppose a shadow is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Let God Guide You As He Led Joseph

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 26, 2004

What looks like just an accident. When viewed through human eyes,Is really God at work in us-- His blessing in disguise

Let God Guide You As He Led Joseph Genesis 37:1-38 Illustration: When a cowboy applied for an insurance policy, the agent asked, "Have you ever had any accidents?" After a moment’s reflection, the applicant responded, "Nope, but a bronc did kick in two of my ribs last summer, and a couple of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of Getting Serious Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 17, 2020

Based on Phil. 3:12-21, sermon challenges hearers to keep pressing on in their salvation.

“THE JOY OF GETTING SERIOUS” Phil. 3:12-21 FBCF – 8/16/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – Sometimes the word “serious” conjures up less-than-pleasant thoughts. Some of the synonyms for that word: - Grievous – Menacing - Grim – Threatening - Ugly – Unamusing - Unhumorous – Severe So, how can the title of my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith That Conquers Anything Series

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 4, 2008

Pressing on in Christ produces a tested faith that can stand the test of time.

John McArthur in his book; "Reckless Faith" tells the this story: A few summers ago I drove across the country to deliver my son’s car to him. He was playing minor-league baseball in Florida and needed his car for local transportation. The cross-country trip fit perfectly with some previously ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Making My Living Hope Real Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

Living hope is a matter of looking ahead rather than looking around

ENGAGE/TENSION In general, I tend to be a pretty optimistic person. But I’ve got to admit that it is getting harder and harder to be hopeful about life here on earth in the 21st century. Let’s face it, 2016 didn’t exactly get off to a great start: • This week, the stock ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Look Back,even Look Ahead,but Don't Forget To Look Around You

Contributed by Charles Jones on Jan 7, 2003

This message will cause you to look over your life in retrospect,and when you do you’ll remember to give God the Praise!

When God saved Paul,He saved him for a purpose. (Elaborate on his Damascus Road Conversion-Acts 9) Like all men,God is not willing that any should perish but that all should come to a saving knowledge of His Son Jesus Christ. When we look at vv.4-11 of Phil.Chapter 4. Paul tells us as he lays his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finishing Strong. Embracing God's Purpose For Your Year And Beyond. Philippians 3:13-14

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 23, 2024

A message to prepare us for the Year ahead as we finish this one. God always has a plan.

Finishing Strong. Embracing God’s Purpose for your Year and Beyond. Philippians 3:13-14 Stand with your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Perfection Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 22, 2011

1- Don’t think you are there 2- Forget the past 3- Press on toward the goal

INTRO.- ILL.- PERFECTIONISM and bowling? Odds against rolling a perfect 300 in the game are about 225,000 to one. And one bowler appropriately collapsed when he qualified to join that brotherhood of 300. Another bowler just couldn’t bring himself to play the final ball of an otherwise perfect ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16, Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Year ,new Hope.

Contributed by Peter Mwariri on Dec 31, 2011

Around this time most people are full of excitement and of course they should be for a new year lies ahead.To most of the people it means a time to party and drink,while others take this as the time to reflect and plan ahead.Yet others are still buried in

Let us closely examine this verse, Philippians 3:13-14 "No, dear brothers and sisters, I am still not all I should be, but I am focusing all my energies on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I strain to reach the end of the race and receive the prize for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: *other