Sermons on Push Ups:

Failure Is Temporary

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 22, 2003

Failure is temporary; giving up is what makes it permanent. God never gives up on us, so why should we give up on ourselves?

Failure is Temporary How many of you here remember the first time you tried to ride a bike? Did any of you hop right on and just take off without falling down, skinning up your knees, or worse? Probably not. You probably fell off your bike many, many times before you got the hang ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Holy Spirit Knows The Best Ways To Work With Each Leadership Style

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Dwight D. Eisenhower used to demonstrate the art of leadership in a simple but forceful way. He would place a single piece of string on a table and say, "Pull it, and it follows wherever you want it to go. But push it, and it goes nowhere."

The Holy Spirit Knows the Best Ways to Work With Each Leadership Style "When He the Spirit of truth is come, He will guide you into all truth." (John 16:13) Illustration: Shepherd the flock of God . . . , not for dishonest gain but eagerly; nor as being lords over those entrusted to you. --1 ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have You Been Smoking Lately

Contributed by James May on Apr 12, 2001

God never gives up on his children, even when they are giving up on Him.

Have You been Smoking Lately? Matthew 12:18-20, "Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles. He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rediscover Joy Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 16, 2020

Joy bubbles up throughout the Christmas story. Does it bubble up from you?

[I am grateful for the Sermon Series Kit Rediscover Christmas. This manuscript relies heavily on that series.] Rediscover Joy Matthew 2, Luke 1 Good morning! Please turn in your Bible to Luke 1. We’re also going to jump over to Matthew 2 for a little bit, but we’re going to mostly camp out in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"You Can’t Hold Me Down" Anymore!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 1, 2011

When you declare that you are redeemed by the blood of the lamb, have His favor and blessings on your life, you are pushing the door wide open, for God to do amazing, incredible, things in your life. And at the same time, slamming it shut on the accuser

You Can’t Hold Me Down, Anymore! Psalm 107:1-9 MSG. 1-3. Oh, thank God, He’s so good! His love never runs out. All of you set free by God, tell the world! (He wants you to proclaim it) Tell how he freed you from oppression, Then rounded you up from all over the place, from the four winds, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gifts In A Manger

Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 19, 2014

In the manger with Jesus we can discover 6 gifts just waiting to be opened.

Can I say I am thankful this morning that all my children are grown? Christmas is here and I don’t have the worry of 10 Christmas gifts for each, trying to make sure that all three felt happy and fulfilled with their expectations. I don’t have the worry about credit card debts ran up ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Foursquare

Tired Of God? (Isaiah 43:22-28; 44:1-5) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jun 13, 2024

God's exiled people are tired of Him. God pushes back, and asks how exactly that's possible, and says He's the one who is tired by their burdens. Nevertheless, a better future awaits them.

One of the most common questions that any human being can ask another, is this: "How are you doing?" And in my circles, there are a few really common answers to this: "I'm fine. I'm alright. I'm really busy." There's also one more: "I'm ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:22-28, Isaiah 44:1-5, Acts 2:17, Galatians 6:16

Destructive Locations

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 22, 2010

This message is for those who need to be relocated from where the enemy has pushed them. Every man or woman is in a particular position in the spirit realm at every given time. Every man has a location; your location determines your possession.

This message is for those who need to be relocated from where the enemy has pushed them. Every man or woman is in a particular position in the spirit realm at every given time. Every man has a location; your location determines your possession. It is often said that 99 percent of success is based ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 51:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Fractured Fairy Tale

Contributed by John Sears on Jul 9, 2015

If there one passage that defines this culture, it is Matthew 7:1-5. Since the Supreme Court legalized same sex marriage, this passage has been pushed to the forefront. This message examines what Jesus meant when he said, "Do not judge."

A Fractured Fairy Tale Introduction When I was growing up, there was an older cartoon show that I enjoyed watching. It was the Rocky and Bullwinkle show. And while I thought the conflict between the heroes and the villains (Boris and Natasha) was funny what I found really clever was the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Christian Church

Vine And Branches: Pruning Part 2

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 20, 2008

Lesson in Spiritual Pruning. When a branch is pruned, it must remember its roots, to draw its strength and life’s blood. It must push forth from a dormant bud, that it might bear more fruit in its next season of life.

7.20.2008 The Vine and the Branches Part 2:Pruning (Botany lesson 2) By William Akehurst, HSWC Key Verse: John 15:2 John 15:1-16 Jeremiah 23:5 Romans 11:16-24 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Romans 8:28 Ecclesiastes 3:1 Jeremiah 23:5 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgotten But Not Alone

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 1, 2021

Today I want to minister to those that feel forgotten. I want all of you that feel like you were placed on the back burner that you got pushed to the back of the shelf that thou you may feel forgotten; you are not ALONE!

Intro: Today I want to minister to those that feel forgotten. I want all of you that feel like you were placed on the back burner that you got pushed to the back of the shelf that thou you may feel forgotten; you are not ALONE! This message isn’t for everyone but for those that have dared to dream, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:20-23

Time In The Trenches Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 19, 2009

What does it mean for us to "take up your cross" and deny ourselves. I signed up for the benefits! I didn’t sign up to die.

OPEN: I recently read the true story about a preacher who was standing at the door shaking hands as the congregation departed. He grabbed one man by the hand and pulled him aside. The preacher said to him, "You need to join the Army of the Lord!" The man replied, "I’m already in the Army of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knocked Down But Not Knocked Out

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Oct 1, 2002

Never Give Up!

I. SURELY, YOU WILL HAVE TROUBLE! A. The Bible promised it, "Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble." Job 14:1. B. The Psalmist promised it, "The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-11, 2 Corinthians 4:12-14, 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Church Of God

Time

Contributed by Bill Plazarin on Nov 1, 2000

It is time to wake up!

SERMON ON TIME ROMANS 13:11 INTRODUCTION PAUL ADMONISHED THE ROMAN CHRISTIANS TO AWAKE TO THE BLESSINGS AND PRIVILEGES OF THE GOSPEL AGE, AND TO LIVE WORTHY OF THEM. A. MANY ARE UNAWARE OF THEIR TIME B. TIME TO SOME IS WORK AND PLEASURE C. SOME BELIEVE TIME IS JUST WHILE YOU BREATHE D. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11

Denomination: Baptist

Fishers Of Men

Contributed by Robert Cox on Oct 22, 2006

Shut up and Fish!!!

You can’t catch fish if you don’t have any bait on your hook!!! Mat 4:18-20 18As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 19"Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal