Sermons on The Press:

A No U-Turn Decision/Identity Check Part 9 Series

Contributed by Steve Wright on Nov 21, 2014

A No U-Turn Decision

We're going to continue with our series Identity Check. I tell you, I don't know what part it is. I think it's part nine. We have a long way to go still, but if you have your Bible, I want you to open with me, and I want you to go with me to the book of 1 Peter, chapter 3. I want to pick back up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:17-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forward In Faith 1: Do You Have A Confident Faith? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 15, 2013

Our theme is Forward in Faith. Let me ask you right at the start: Do you want to move Forward in Faith? Will you allow 2013 to be the year when you step out of your comfort zone - not just step out in faith but stay out of your comfort zone?

Our theme for 2013 is Forward in Faith. Let me ask you right at the start: Do you want to move Forward in Faith? Will you allow 2013 to be the year when you step out of your comfort zone - not just step out in faith but stay out of your comfort zone in faith? Do you have the confidence in God to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anniversary Sunday

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Oct 18, 2013

Short sermon preached as part of our church's 50th Anniversary celebration

ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY A man was reading his paper early one morning at the breakfast table. His wife came over to him, gave him a hug, smiled, and said, “I bet you don’t know what today is, do you?” He looked at her and said, “Of course I know what day it is!” and went ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Forward For Christ

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 25, 2013

Lets go foward now and forever .

FORWARD FOR CHRIST Phil. 3: 10That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; 11If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. 12Not as though I had already attained, either were already ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Rescue #4: Let's Go!

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 30, 2013

Sometimes we find ourselves stuck in life, and we can choose to either retreat, stay where we are, or go forward. God calls us to arise and go forward!

THE RESCUE #4: LET’S GO! OPENING JOKE: While on maternity leave, a woman from our office brought in her new bundle of joy. She also had her seven-year-old son with her. Everyone gathered around the baby, and the little boy asked, "Mommy, can I have some money to buy a soda?" "What do you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-9

Denomination: *other

Fagedabowdit!

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 24, 2014

If we are going to be able to move forward then we need to forget what is behind.

FAGEDABOWDIT Last week I talked about how we need to have confidence in God. We need to have confidence in God so we can overcome sin and get through the difficulties in life. If we lack confidence we won’t grow and reach our full potential. Today, in carrying on the theme of looking at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There's Nothing Back There

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 13, 2023

We can’t change our past, but we can learn from it

THERE’S NOTHING BACK THERE Just want to look at several passages of scripture with you about dealing with what is behind us. Gonna go through them kind of fast, you may want to just write them down, instead of trying to turn to them. Obviously up to you. 1) PSALM 103:12 NKJV “as far as the east is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:12, Matthew 8:21-22, Philippians 3:13

Don't Press The Panic Button Just Yet

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

A Biblical look at anxiety

Growing up in northern West Virginia you don’t really give much thought to furious storms let alone tornadoes. When you think of tornadoes you often think about places such as Kansas. About thirteen years ago a series of storms that contained tornadoes swept through the area of West Virginia ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Press Toward The Promise; Don’t Turn Back”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 2, 2021

For a few moments I would like to talk with you about prayer, and the structure of them being answered. I know what you’re thinking what in the world did the preceding text have to do with prayer?

Exodus 14:10 And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians marched after them; and they were sore afraid: and the children of Israel cried out unto the LORD. Exodus 14:11 And they said unto Moses, Because [there were] no graves in Egypt, hast ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-16

Pressing Through Covid-19 Crisis Toward Revival Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 5, 2020

Looking beyond the current coronavirus crisis Dr. Tow explores the possibilities for revival and the responses that will move us in that direction. He anchors his message in 2 Chron. 15.

We have been addressing the current COVID-19 crisis during the last three messages, and we will continue with that theme today.i I begin with the question: what if the current disruption is a preparation for the greatest revival this world has ever seen? What if God is inviting you to participate ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:13-14

Denomination: Charismatic

Pressing On Toward The Goal. Philippians 3:13-14

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 29, 2024

A message about striving toward the goals of life in the New Year.

Stand with me and lift up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God. I will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Press On Toward The Prize - Philippians 3:14 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 28, 2025

There are all kinds of races in life—career races, academic races, even the race to keep up with trends. But there is one race that surpasses them all—a race with eternal stakes. It’s the race of faith.

Go! And Press On Toward the Prize - Philippians 3:14 Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank You for Your living Word. As we gather in Your presence today, ignite in our hearts a holy desire to press on in faith, to pursue the prize that is found in Christ alone. May our ears be open, our hearts ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14, Philippians 3:13, Philippians 3:8-9, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Colossians 3:1-4, Isaiah 43:18-19, Hebrews 12:1-2, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Year, Old Life Series

Contributed by Eliseo Tibio on Jan 10, 2015

I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

INTRODUCTION: A. I’m sure you’ve noticed that each year almost all the major news magazines put out an issue with special pictorial sections recalling people & events that made news during the previous year. Many magazines also include articles by experts predicting what they expect ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Foursquare

Stay Focused On The Goal Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 31, 2010

God enables us to press toward the goal of the prize of the upward call.

Scripture Introduction Some humorist once said, “Consider the postage stamp: its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing till it gets there” (Josh Billings). Luciano Pavarotti tells how when he was a boy, his father, a baker, introduced him to the wonders of song. “He urged me ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Faith That Conquers Anything Series

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 4, 2008

Pressing on in Christ produces a tested faith that can stand the test of time.

John McArthur in his book; "Reckless Faith" tells the this story: A few summers ago I drove across the country to deliver my son’s car to him. He was playing minor-league baseball in Florida and needed his car for local transportation. The cross-country trip fit perfectly with some previously ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist