Sermons on Pressing:

The Most Urgent Need Series

Contributed by Mike Mcguire on May 6, 2016

Beginning of a series to revitalize the church through evangelism.

Introduction: In recent news this week, California announced that its snow pack has already melted. That means no fresh water from snowfall. California is experiencing a drought, as it has not in many years. Some may say it is because of the evil that goes on in California. They may say it is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Going To Have Fear Or Faith? Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2018

we can chose fear or faith in God

One of the leaders of the synagogue named Jairus came and, when he saw him, fell at Jesus’ feet and begged him repeatedly, "My little daughter is at the point of death. Come and lay your hands on her, so that she may be made well, and live." So he went with him. And a large crowd followed him and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-40, Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Episcopal

The Controversial Truth Is Looking America In The Face Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Jun 25, 2015

IN ORDER FOR AMERICA TO MOVE FORWARD, ANY KIND OF DISCRIMINATION, RACISM, SEGREGATION, OR WHITE SUPREMACY MUST BECOME A THING OF THE PAST.

My fellow Americans and those that chose to call themselves Americans, I was born on July 9, 1964 on Lakeland Farms in rural Perry Count and the evidence of the racial prejudices and the demeaning injustices we faced as African Americans filled the early years of my life. For the first sixteen ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: *other

Great Faith Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015

AS WE CONTINUE OUR SERIES ON FACING YOUR FAITH – A CHALLENGE TO AUTHENTIC FAITH AS A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST, WE WANT TO SEE WHAT IT MEANS TO HAVE “GREAT FAITH”. THIS WAS A PHRASE THE LORD USED TO DESCRIBE TWO INDIVIDUALS, BOTH NOT JEWS,

FACING OUR FAITH IN 2015 GREAT FAITH MATTHEW 8:5-13 AND WHEN JESUS ENTERED CAPERNAUM, A CENTURION CAME TO HIM, IMPLORING HIM, 6  AND SAYING, "LORD, MY SERVANT IS LYING PARALYZED AT HOME, FEARFULLY TORMENTED." 7  JESUS *SAID TO HIM, "I WILL COME AND HEAL HIM." 8  BUT THE CENTURION SAID, "LORD, I AM ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Impossible Becomes Possible When You Encounter Jesus! Series

Contributed by Pastor Ricky A. Rohrig Sr. on Sep 7, 2016

Expository message from, the book of Mark series

The Miracles and the Ministry of the Messiah in the Book of Mark Week 9: “The Impossible Becomes Possible When You Encounter Jesus!" (Mark 5:21-43) Crossroads Community Church Rev. Ricky A. Rohrig Sr., Founding Pastor May 17, 2015 I talk with a lot of people in the course a week. Lately there ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Will Of God Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 22, 2012

Jesus said His food was to do the will of His Father. It is what moved, motivated and mattered to Jesus. God’s will was what engergized Jesus. If we are filled with His Spirit our desirses should be His. What is the will of God? We will learn for the

Intro: The centerpiece of the gospel is the crusifixion. It stands between life for ourselves and life surrendered to God. If we are to follow Jesus we must be crucified with Him. In this daily crucifixion that Paul talks about our will, emotions, and mind are no longer our own we were bought ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:50

Denomination: Baptist

Launch Out In Devotion Series

Contributed by Jerry A. Burns on Jul 5, 2013

A message about seeing the Lord in our life everyday

Let Down Your Nets Pastor Jerry Burns launch Out Into the Deep Luke 5:1-11 (KJV) 1 And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, 2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Look Back

Contributed by Bill Burress on Dec 25, 2008

Looking forward in the new year, not looking back

“Don’t Look Back” As we come to the end of another year and get ready to celebrate a new one, let me ask you this, “Do you look back or look forward?” After seeing the title of my message you are probably thinking looking forward. I’m sure not going to say looking back if he is going ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:15-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Truth Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Apr 17, 2019

We come into this world with a lot to say. If you happen to live to age 70, during your lifetime, if you are an average talker (about 1600 words per day), you would have spoken 350 million words. Now some of the things that we say are more important than others.

INTRODUCTION: And at the other end of life, the final words of a person who are dying are equally important because they represent the things that are pressing on their heart as their life is nearing the end. Family and friends will gather around the dying person to make sure that they understand ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

Complete The Journey Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 5, 2017

This is a "bonus lesson" to the Leaving a Legacy series. We can't really leave a legacy if we stop the journey. The lesson encourages finishing the race and focusing on what is important in the long run.

1. Annette White has written a book entitled, “Bucket List Adventures.” She also has a website that lists 800+ items on her Bucket List. She shows her progress through broad topics with specific actions like: • Adventure – Catch a wave surfing • Animals and Nature – Bathe an elephant; Chase a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Opposition Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 29, 2020

Sermon from Nehemiah 4-5 that deals with Nehemiah's response to opposition

“DEALING WITH OPPOSITION” Neh. 4-5 FBCF – 6/28/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – The movie, “Jaws,” was released on my birthday – June 20 – back in 1975. Was a blockbuster movie. Some folks who went to see it actually stopped going to the beach for a while. But things got back to normal until 1978. That’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Birthright

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021

Our birthright comes with some expectations.

THE BIRTHRIGHT Text: Hebrews 12:16 It is possible for us humans to make problems where God had designed a path for us to make progress. When we make problems for ourselves where God had intended for us to make progress, we cannot usually reset our course. The Old ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:16

Denomination: United Methodist

The Power Of Persistent Prayer Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 18, 2025

Persistent prayer refers to the continuous, unrelenting act of bringing our petitions before God, regardless of the delay in answers.

THE POWER OF PERSISTENT PRAYER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 18:1 "Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart." Supporting Texts: Matthew 7:7-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Hebrews 4:16, James 5:16, Luke 11:5-10 INTRODUCTION: In the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1, Matthew 7:7-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Hebrews 4:16, James 5:16, Luke 11:5-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jars Of Clay Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 18, 2023

So don’t think you have to be perfect to minister the gospel of Jesus Christ. As a matter of fact think just the opposite. God uses broken vessels to be heralds of hope. It shows that it is God and not us who has all surpassing power.

We had a family picture. One distant family member who had not seen me for years said they did not realize I was so tall. We looked again at the picture and laughed. I was standing on some sort of small hill and the picture made me look way taller than I really was. Then my uncle swung into ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Habits

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 22, 2025

Habits are powerful forces that shape our lives, and both good and bad habits impact our personal and spiritual growth. Negative habits, especially those that hinder our walk with God, can lead to feelings of frustration, guilt, and stagnation.

DEALING WITH HABITS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 7:15 "For I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate." Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, Galatians 5:16-17, James 1:14-15, Ephesians 4:22-24, Colossians ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15, Galatians 5:16-17, James 1:14-15, Ephesians 4:22-24, Colossians 3:5, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God