Sermons on Pressing Toward The Mark:

Washing Feet

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Aug 7, 2024

Toward the end of last year I mentioned that for 2024 there would be a heavy emphasis on discipleship.

Washing Feet Today we continue our quest for excellence in discipleship, and our key passage is John 13:1-17 and we will get there shortly. I’d like us to take a quick look at the The Gospel of John: Although it is one of the 4 gospels, it does not fit into the synoptic Gospels for a few reasons, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-6

Taste Of Greatness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 6, 2024

What did Jesus mean by saying we should eat His flesh and drink His blood?

An 11-year-old girl named Abby went to the refrigerator and grabbed a grape flavored juice box. She shoved the straw into the box, and took a sip. And then she paused for a minute. She took the juice box to her sister, and said, "Here, taste this, and tell me if it tastes like ...read more

Scripture: John 6:48-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get -Up If You Want To Live

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 26, 2017

THE 1ST MIRACLE IN THE TEXT TOOK PLACE WITH A WOMAN WHO HAD BEEN DEALING WITH AND ISSUE OF BLOOD FOR 12 LONG YEARS WHO PRESS HER WAY THROUGH THE CROWD AND TOUCH THE HEM OF JESUS GARMENT AND WAS MADE WHOLE

[28] For she thought to herself, "If I can just touch his clothing, I will be healed." [29] And sure enough, as soon as she had touched him, the bleeding stopped and she knew she was well! Mark 5:35-43 (Living) While he was still talking to her, messengers arrived from Jairus' home with the news ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Bunch Of Losers! Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 23, 2017

We know almost nothing about Tychicus or Mark or Onesimus, except Mark and Onesimus failed horribly. Yet they figure prominently in Paul's final comments to the Colossian church. Losing isn't the end of their story, or yours.

fellow servant in the Lord. 8 I am sending him to you for the express purpose that you may know about our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts. 9 He is coming with Onesimus, our faithful and dear brother, who is one of you. They will tell you everything that is happening here.10 My ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-10

Denomination: *other

How The Holy Spirit Protects Us From Self-Serving People (Mark 7:11-12)

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 27, 2002

How the Holy Spirit Protects Us From Self-serving People (Mark 7:11-12)Guidelines for being discerning, wise and Spirit led in guarding yourself from harm

How the Holy Spirit Protects Us From Self-serving People (Mark 7:11-12) Illustration:The deity of the Holy Spirit ought to be clearly recognized in Scripture. Look at these facts: Christ is born; the Spirit is His forerunner. Christ is baptized; the Spirit bears witness. Christ is tempted; the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Beatitudes As A Pattern For Discipleship

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Feb 15, 2022

The Beatitudes provide a description of the signs to be recognized in the experiences of the Christian who is moving along the path toward mature discipleship.

Seeing the Beatitudes as Steps in Restructuring Your Heart For the past few weeks, we have been thinking about what it means to be followers of Jesus. At the beginning of this series, we were challenged to step out in faith without looking back, just as Peter and the other first disciples did. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Going For The Gold Series

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Feb 18, 2006

This sermon looks at a main attribute in helping us to live our lives to the best - to run the race that is marked for us and finish well, according to God’s standards.

Going for the Gold in Life Hebrews 12:1-3 Intro.: A. Wow, did you get to see the Men’s Figure Skating event in this years Olympics? It was quite an event. Many of the lead skaters had great problems doing their jumps. US Figure Skater, Evan Lysacek won the Silver Medal. He persevered so ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Adventist

New Year PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon encourages perseverance in faith, reflecting on God's past promises, navigating present circumstances, and looking towards a hopeful future with divine guidance. Key

Welcome, dear friends and beloved family in Christ, to this blessed gathering where we seek to grow in wisdom and understanding, to be nourished by the Word of God, and to be drawn closer to our Savior Jesus Christ. I am truly humbled and overjoyed to share this time with you all, as we stand on ...read more

Topics: New Year

Getting Great Through God’s Great Love Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 22, 2024

Why is John 3:16 such a powerful verse in Scripture - and what it say about who we are and what God thinks about us?

I once read that the printing press was one of the greatest inventions ever. Up until that time, all books were painstakingly printed by hand - which made books very rare and very hard to find. But the Printing press changed all of that. Information was suddenly made available to 1000s of people. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:13-18, John 3:16, Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forward Momentum PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to persist in their faith journey, striving towards spiritual maturity and heavenly citizenship, guided by the teachings of Philippians 3:12-21.

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we have come together, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment, to delve into the riches of God's word. We are here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of God's love and grace. As we gather in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Topics: Momentum, Walk With Christ

Parenting In Perilous Times Series

Contributed by Bill Harper on Jan 23, 2001

The parents of Samson model for us the marks of successful parents who raise their child in difficult times.

“PARENTING IN PERILOUS TIMES” Text: Judges 13:1-25 Intro: Illustration-Radio personality Paul Harvey tells the story of how Eskimo kill wolves. First the Eskimo coats his knife blade with animal blood and allows it to freeze. Then he adds another layer of blood, and another, until the blade is ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Build A Fire Part 4 Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on May 10, 2008

Surviving today requires that believers develop a godly mentality, a strategic plan and an understanding of the spiritual tools given to us by the Holy Spirit. Survival requires dedication to press in to God and in following His lead. In part 4 of this

How To Build A Fire Soul Survivor Pt Four One of the most prized possessions of a survivor is fire. You simply have to have fire to stay alive. (I’m going to try not to preach yet). Things change around the camp when you have the fire. Moses ran away from Pharaoh to the back side of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Says "Go" Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

First in a six-part series on the life of faith as seen in the person of Abraham

OK, here’s the story: man worships many gods; man hears voice of real God speaking; man drops everything he’s doing and moves away; man has kid at 100 years of age to 90-year-old wife. That story’s a dime a dozen; I’m sure every one of us can identify with it, right? Or not… But consider the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Deeper Look: Verses 3-4 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 11, 2014

Jude told the believers in this letter that his desire was to write to them about their 'common' salvation, which is in Christ, but that there was a MUCH more pressing matter that he felt compelled to address! A heresy was 'afoot' that he desired to quell

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 08, 2014 Date Preached: July 09, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed - PM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Deeper Look: Key Verses Sermon Title: Verse 3-4 Sermon Text: Jude 1:3-4 [ESV] Introduction: 3 Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

How Long? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 12, 2013

When the child of God is hard-pressed by the wicked, a cry escapes the lips, "How Long?" Let the Christian know that God knows their trials, and that He shall, by His mighty hand, reveal His mercy and grace in His time.

“When he opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the witness they had borne. They cried out with a loud voice, ‘O Sovereign Lord, holy and true, how long before you will judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist