Sermons on Pushing:

Why The Church Fails To Conquer The Gates Of Hell

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Oct 17, 2018

What kind of impact is the church supposed to have in the world? Is it a continuing impact or one that ebbs and flows? Does yesterday’s victories guarantee that the territory taken by a church will remain indefinitely?

For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com What kind of impact is the church supposed to have in the world? Is it a continuing impact or one that ebbs and flows? Does yesterday’s victories guarantee that the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Revelation 12:17, 2 Chronicles 28:1-4, Jeremiah 7:31

Denomination: Foursquare

Making The ‘cast’

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 4, 2019

A study in Psalm 44: 1 – 26

Psalm 44: 1 – 26 Making the ‘Cast’ To the Chief Musician. A Contemplation of the sons of Korah. 1 We have heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us, the deeds You did in their days, in days of old: 2 You drove out the nations with Your hand, but them You planted; You afflicted the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 44:9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Preview Of When God Ends Suffering Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 6, 2022

There are only two possible ways you can approach God - with belief or unbelief. You either believe God, or you don’t believe him. You either put faith in Christ, or you don’t put faith in Christ. You only come to Him by faith in Jesus Christ, or you don’t come to Him at all.

As most of you know, an eighteen-year-old young man took twenty-one lives at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TX, on Tuesday. Nineteen of these lives were elementary-aged children. This is the deadliest school shooting in Texas history and it’s incomprehensible to me that we have such a category. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:2-4, Habakkuk 2:1-4, James 2:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Floats Series

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Oct 30, 2025

When Jesus gets in your boat, everything changes. Sometimes God’s greatest invitations come in the middle of ordinary moments. In Luke 5, Jesus steps into Peter’s empty boat and turns a night of failure into a calling that changes everything.

Faith that Floats: When Jesus Gets in Your Boat Luke 5:1–11 (NLT) Theme: When Jesus gets in your boat, everything changes. Sometimes God’s greatest invitations come in the middle of ordinary moments. In Luke 5, Jesus steps into Peter’s empty boat and turns a night of failure into a calling that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keep Pressing On PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2025

God invites us to move forward with Him, leaving the past behind and focusing on Christ, trusting His presence and grace for every step.

There’s a reason your heart quickens whenever you sense a fresh start. New mercies. New morning. New possibilities. Like a runner at the starting line, leaning forward, muscles ready, eyes fixed—something inside you says, "There’s more ahead." You were made for forward motion with Christ. You were ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Topics: New Beginnings, Opportunities

Dead Seeds PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2025

True spiritual fruitfulness comes when we surrender our lives to God, trusting Him to bring new life and abundance from our acts of faith.

There’s a wonder in the way God works that often begins small and quiet, like a seed resting in the palm of your hand. If you’ve ever planted one, you know the hush of that moment. You press it into the soil, cover it with a thin blanket of earth, and walk away with a mixture of faith and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24

Topics: Christ's Death, Sacrifice

Forgiveness And Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2025

God’s grace is a free gift we cannot earn or buy; it transforms our hearts from striving and bitterness to rest, faith, and love.

If you’ve ever tried to buy a birthday gift for someone who already has everything, you know the head-scratching feeling it brings. What do you give the person who lacks nothing? Now lift your eyes a little higher and imagine bringing your best to the God who has never needed a thing. We sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:20-23

Topics: Bitterness, Sin

Patience Everyone!

Contributed by Gary Washburn on Apr 11, 2002

Patience is a virtue that helps bring about success in every area of life. Without it you are doomed to failure. Surprisingly, the area most are falling short in is in having patience with God. God’s timing requires our patience.

PATIENCE 2 Peter 1:3-8 now read Living Bible (not for accuracy but for clarity) Intro: Definition of patience: Hupomone in Greek = remaining under pressure that God ordains. Not surrendering to the circumstances that are pressuring you. Jesus calls us to get under the pressure of His yoke ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Is God Fair?

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 5, 2000

The defence of God’s fairness

PSALM 19:9 "IS GOD FAIR?" A) One time or another in life, we have wondered about this question! * The Psalmist said ....... * "The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether." * Is this true? B) Then what about babies who are born with physical deformities? * What about two mothers ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:9

Denomination: Baptist

Over Re Acting Series

Contributed by Tom Burkholder on Sep 2, 2005

In the drama of life, how do you respond? There are many things that are beyond our control: the person that yells at us, the person that cuts us off in traffic, the store clerk that talks on the phone instead of helping us, the employee that never seems

Over Re Acting Series: Melodrama or Mellow-drama - Act 3 Introduction: In the drama of life, how do you respond? There are many things that are beyond our control: the person that yells at us, the person that cuts us off in traffic, the store clerk that talks on the phone instead of helping us, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Funeral For Mary Brandt

Contributed by Scott Carmer on May 15, 2006

funeral sermon

Mary Brandt May 13, 2006 I am constantly amazed at the ways in which people allow me into their lives. I often ask myself just who I am. I’m a guy who went to school – a long time. I jumped through a whole bunch of denominational hoops on the way to ordination. Then one day, the Bishop ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Rejoice In The Lord Always

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 16, 2005

Advent 3(C) - Believers are reminded to rejoice in the Lord always: with a gentle spirit, with a prayerful life, and with the peace of God.

PHILIPPIANS 4:4-7 - ADVENT 3 - December 11, 2005 (Outline) INTRO: This is the day the Lord has made let us rejoice and be glad in it proclaims the psalm writer. Are you happy? Are you happy enough to be constantly rejoicing? At times earthly sorrow sometimes saps the joy of salvation. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Superman Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 18, 2005

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Super Heroes Of The Faith".

Series: Super Heroes Of The Faith [#2] GOD’S SUPERMAN Hebrews 11:8-19 Introduction: [Prop: A television remote control.] Look at what I brought with me today. Do you know what this is? [A television remote control.] I’ve always wondered how these things work. You just click on this button ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

Attaining Your Goals Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

How do you get where you want to be? Naturally we try hard and try to be motivated - and hope God approves of us. In reality we need to trust in the Holy Spirit instead of our own abilities.

What if you had to climb a really steep trail - and somebody came along and said, "here, use my brand new 2004 Dodge RAM SRT-10 with its 500 horsepower engine capable of 525 pound feet of torque - able to reach 60 miles an hour in 5 seconds and tear up that mountain trail!" So you say "thanks" ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Foundations Of Many Generations

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 1, 2005

When it rains in the desert seeds that have been in the ground for 50 or more years can suddenly spring forth! The desert can be transformed overnight There are seeds in the ground of New Zealand and India, waiting for the fresh rains, the former and latt

Foundations of many generations IAN JOHNSON Jun 01, 2005 When a wealthy man dies He passes his riches on to the next generation, to his children. The thing is! Every man woman and child has a great wealth in the spirit set aside for them. But few ever inherit God has given us this inheritance. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:12

Denomination: Pentecostal