Sermons on Straining Toward What Is Ahead:

Pressing On

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 20, 2013

So many times we become "spiritually fatigued". We see what is going on in the world around us and sometimes wonder if we can continue. We wonder if there is something wrong with us. What can help us to get out of this funk?

PRESSING ON (Phil. 3 and Col 1:27)) “I know where I’ve been, and I know what Christ has done for me, but I HAVEN’T ARRIVED YET.” Did you ever sit and think about that? The Apostle Paul was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

"Live Like You Were Dying" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 30, 2013

Too many of us live in what we might call the “world of someday.” We say “someday when things settle down or when I get older I’ll really live for God.” When does someday come? Let iststart today.

REEL DISCIPLESHIP “Live Like you were Dying” John 10:10 On Memorial Day weekend, most of us stop to remember those who have gone on before us and especially those who were killed in battle. Some of you will go to the cemetery and place flowers on your loved ones grave and you may ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Through Focus And Forgetting Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 27, 2015

Focus our lives allows us to forget and move forward.

GROWING THROUGH FOCUS AND FORGETTING PHILIPPIANS 3:12-14 NOT THAT I HAVE ALREADY OBTAINED IT OR HAVE ALREADY BECOME PERFECT, BUT I PRESS ON SO THAT I MAY LAY HOLD OF THAT FOR WHICH ALSO I WAS LAID HOLD OF BY CHRIST JESUS. 13  BRETHREN, I DO NOT REGARD MYSELF AS HAVING LAID HOLD OF IT YET; BUT ONE ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Get It Together & Press On

Contributed by Selwyn Robins on Jan 13, 2014

Every Leader Needs a Leader. How the Chief Apostle (Paul) went through many perils in order to spread the gospel. In doing so, he battled not only the unbelievers but the church people as well.

GET IT TOGETHER & PRESS ON Paul's tribulations... 2 Corinthians 11:23, 25-29 "Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft. Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Charismatic

What's My Mission? Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Feb 7, 2020

Heavily Adapted from Sermon Central's Series, this sermon deals with God's calling us to live a life of mission

What’s my Mission? Made for Mission: Week 2 January 12th, 2020 Luke 9 We are going to start a little differently this morning. For a few moments this morning we're going to pretend that archaeologists have found an excerpt from Peter, Jesus’ disciple. We will read from his diary describing ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

And Moving Forward Series

Contributed by Kevin Hall on Jan 13, 2016

Sometimes the Church goes through Conflict. This a sermon series to help motivate people to move on.It is a Wesleyan sermon

“And Moving Forward” Phil 3:10-15 I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead.12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-15

Denomination: Methodist

Leaving The Past Behind

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 28, 2003

Getting over it!

29, June 2003 Dakota Community Church Leaving the Past Behind Introduction: Philippians 4:13-14 13Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14I press on toward the goal to win the prize for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13-14

Denomination: Mennonite

What’s On Your Mind? What Are You Thinking About?

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Sep 2, 2017

One of the most important steps we can take toward achieving our greatest potential in life is to learn to monitor our thoughts and its impact on our attitude.

Proverbs 4:23 says "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it". One of the most important steps we can take toward achieving our greatest potential in life is to learn to monitor our thoughts and its impact on our attitude. Everything we perceive in the physical world ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Turning Over A New Leaf (Philippians 3)

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2019

TURNING OVER INTO A NEW LEAF (PHILIPPIANS 3)

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Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Time Is It?

Contributed by Rex Williams on Apr 5, 2002

To motivate people toward action now; to create a sense of urgency in bringing people closer to Jesus.

What time is it? Useful for a Sunday near time changes. PURPOSE: to motivate people toward action now; to create a sense of urgency in bringing people closer to Jesus. Object lesson/children’s sermon idea: Mount or display clocks showing different time zones. Talk about the time zones and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, 2 Peter 3:3-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pressing On Or Just Pressed

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 4, 2009

Remembrance Sunday: living out of others’ expectations for us just makes us feel pressed. Relief from grief comes when you pursue what you know God wants for you.

One place I am quite sure I can stay away from is the National Museum of Beverage Cans. No matter how many times I may travel to and through Nashville, Tennessee, whether it be on Baptist business or as an accidental tourist, I feel quite certain that I can avoid even so much as a swift glance ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Running In A Standing Position Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 23, 2015

Consider three moves of grace. Our record is cleared of sin. Our lives are conformed to Christ. And our destiny is sealed by God.

There are three great moves that God makes on your behalf – three initiatives of grace that have to do with securing and insuring your salvation. They are, first, justification, second, sanctification, and, third, glorification. In his mercy, God justifies you – that is, he pronounces ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Church That Lost Its First Love

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Dec 24, 2003

The aim of this year end sermon is to get us to rexamine ourselves as to the intensity of our first love.

The Church that Lost its First Love December 28, 2003 Revelation 2:1-7 INTRO: A. 2003 was certainly an eventful year; let me briefly take you through it… 1. January began with a month of news talk about the disappearance of Laci Peterson who was last seen on Christmas Eve, 2002. 2. On ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Progressive Pilgrimage For 2022

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 30, 2021

Paul has a zeal that he wants us to mimic - in his drive to be with Jesus in heaven.

12.31.21 Philippians 3:12-14 12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Building For The Future Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jun 21, 2004

Number 5 in the Home Builders series. Christians must plan their Christian walk on purpose instead of simply letting things happen. This message is geared toward graduates, but applies to all Christians.

HOME BUILDERS: BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE Nehemiah 1-6 INTRODUCTION: A. It’s good to be back with you this morning. 1. Last week Kay and I had the opportunity to visit with the Endeavor Christian Church which meets close to Polaris. a. They are only about 6 weeks old, so it was ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ