Sermons on Pressing:

Building A New Nation In Christ Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 1, 2025

“Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 3:13-14)

The theme for today’s sermon is building a new nation in Christ. This theme highlights the importance of the Lenten season and recounts the message of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. For by this offering He has perfected forever those who are being sanctified. (Hebrews 10:14) ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14, John 12:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Never Give Up, Never Surrender Series

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 26, 2025

Paul shows how to return and keep moving—admitting we haven’t arrived, forgetting what holds us, and pressing on toward Christ (Philippians 3:12–16). The direction is the point: let go of past wins and wounds, lean forward, and run because Christ already holds you.

Last week, we kicked off our series "Back At It," and we talked about how Jesus meets us where we are, even when we've drifted back to our old ways. We looked at the story of Jesus cooking breakfast for His disciples on the shore, calling them back to their true purpose. Today, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is In The Midst Of Our Troubles

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Aug 21, 2010

Perhaps you have had more than your fair share of grief and trouble and my heart goes out to you. I wish I could share some of your load. But keep the faith and keep pressing on and be comforted because through Christ’s resurrection and triumph over evi

When I looked at the readings for this Sunday, especially Psalm 46, I said to myself, it ties in so well with what is happening to us today. As a Country, we are in two wars with prospects of one or two more; we’ve had the worst natural disasters – Katrina, mudslides, flooding in Tennessee, Oil ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Life That Lasts Forever

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 27, 2012

You need to know that eternal life: 1. Is our most pressing need (vs. 1-3 & 17-18). 2. Is provided by spiritual rebirth (vs. 3-6). 3. Is a present from God (vs. 13-16). 4. Is possessed by faith in Jesus Christ (vs. 16-18).

Life that Lasts Forever John 3:1-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 28, 2012 *Think about the value of time. -Someone once wrote: -To realize the value of one month ask a mother who gave birth to a premature baby. -To realize the value of one hour, ask the sweethearts who ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Humpty Dumpty / Seize The Day

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 10, 2016

Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall; Humpty Dumpty had a great fall; Humpty Dumpty shouted Amen; God can put me together again. Beloved, Carpe Diem, Seize the day. Updated June 2022.

Do you remember as a child ... listen to ... or reading nursery rhymes? Some of them were a little freighting ... at least they were to me. Three blind mice. Three blind mice. See how they run. See how they run. They all ran after the farmer's wife Who cut off their tails with a carving ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14, Philippians 3:10-14, Isaiah 43:25, Matthew 11:30, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

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

The Man Who Understood A Woman

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 5, 2013

Why do women you know go back home after the visit to the ER or the domestic violence shelter? Why does she call the police, and then refuse to press charges? Why does she go from one alcoholic to another? You have met her. Maybe someone here is her!

16 November 2005 “The Man Who Understood A Woman ” John 4:7-4:26 The title of the lesson this morning is “The Man Who Understood A Woman.” I knew that I ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-26

Denomination: Baptist

When Men Touch God

Contributed by William L. Vincent on Aug 6, 2011

She wasn’t supposed to be the focus of the story. But she pressed her way toward the what was her last hope. You see she realized a very important spiritual principle – she said: “If I can just touch Him…” The miracle begins with a touch.

When Men Touch God By W. L. Vincent (Preached at Bethel Community Church, Huntsville AL.) Luke 8:42-48 As Jesus was on his way, the crowds almost crushed him. 43 And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years, but no one could heal her. 44 She came up behind him and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:42-48

Denomination: Orthodox

Why Me God

Contributed by Bret Bone on Aug 13, 2012

Most of us start our day out the same...Not to ex-cited about waking up… we stumble into the kitchen and first reach for a cup of motivation… (Our coffee). We try and sit down for a few minutes… slam down a quick breakfast and think about all the press

Slide #1 Prayer Most of us start our day out the same...Not to ex-cited about waking up… we stumble into the kitchen and first reach for a cup of motivation… (Our coffee). We try and sit down for a few minutes… slam down a quick breakfast and think about all the pressing ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Anticipation Of An Invitation Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 24, 2020

Simeon and Anna don’t get much press. They’re never in any of the nativity scenes; they’re not mentioned in any carols and I’ve never seen a Christmas card with them in it. It’s like … they weren’t all that important! But God thought they were. Find out why.

Frances Green was an 83-year-old woman in California who lived by herself, and whose only means of support was her Social Security check. She didn’t have much money, but for 8 years she’d been sending $1 a year to the Republican National Committee. Well, one day Frances got a fund-raising letter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Then Is This Jesus? Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 3, 2002

The incident relayed to us in Luke 11:14-28 presses three relevant questions upon us. The first is, “Is Jesus The Son Of God As He Claims?” The second is, “How Do I Know That He Is Who He Says He Is?” And the third is, “What Must I Do In The Face Of This

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 30 “Who Then Is This Jesus!” Luke 11:14-26 Dr. John R. Hamby Several years ago (1972) Christian author Josh McDowell authored a book entitled “Evidence That Demands A Verdict.” This book ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating Ruth Series

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 14, 2009

But Ruth said, "Do not press me to leave you or to turn back from following you! Where you go, I will go; Where you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God my God. Where you die, I will die - there will I be buried. May the Lord

Today is ’All Saints Day’ (or ’All Hallows Day’) and while I appreciate that this day is not as celebrated in our broader culture as is the day that precedes it - ’All Hallows Eve’ (or ’Halloween’) it is nonetheless a significant day of celebration in the church - a day when we celebrate our ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Disregarding God's Directive ...

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Sep 10, 2009

“A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you’re looking down, you can’t see Something that’s above you” Pride is something else in our life that has to go before pressing into God’s best. “Why is that?” you may

Disregarding God’s Directive ... Numbers 20:1-20:13 Also Exodus 17:1-7 Golden Text - The Lord spake unto Moses and Aaron , Because ye beli... “A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you’re looking down, you can’t see Something that’s above ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Apostolic

Forget It!

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jul 31, 2022

In order to press on, to move forward, in the Christian life, we must first "forget" the past. We must forget the sins of others and our own sins and mistakes; we must forget our successes and failures; we must forget our vision of how our life would turn out.

My text this morning is a familiar one, from Paul’s letter to the Philippian church, chapter three, verses twelve through fourteen. Let me set the context. Paul begins by listing his credentials as an authentic descendant of Abraham, in rebuttal to those who were attacking him and his message. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Finish Well Together: Keep The Faith Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 11, 2025

Have you ever doubted that there is a God who loves you enough to die on the cross to pay the penalty for your sins? What if you knew how keeping your faith in Jesus Christ would empower you to press on? Get ready to learn how to run the race in a way that will enable you to finish well!

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Finish Well Together: Keep the Faith 2 Timothy 1:1-18 This morning we begin a seven-part study in Paul's second letter to Timothy. We encourage all our small groups to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-18

Denomination: *other