Sermons on The Press:

Should A Christian Keep The Law? (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 1, 2021

Many Christians are confused as to why Christians keep part of the Old Testament commandments but don't keep others. This series of two messages helps them find answers to their questions.

Today we will tackle the question: Should a Christian Keep the Law? The answer to that question significantly affects the way we live our Christian lives. If I read the Bible with a legalistic mindset, I will live under the bondage of the law—a perpetual effort to measure up and always coming ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-2, 2 Peter 2:12-22, Romans 2:28-29, 1 Corinthians 7:19, James 2:1-18, 1 John 5:2, Galatians 5:1-21, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Romans 13:9, John 1:17, Luke 5:36-39, 1 Timothy 4:13-16, John 8:34, Jude 1:4, Hebrews 8:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Contesting The Christ Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Feb 2, 2026

As Jesus enters the temple, He enters into a series of contests or conflicts with the religious leaders.

Introduction Worship wars - conflicts within churches and schools battling over styles of worship music. Hymns, tradition, theological richness Choruses, emotive, passionate Relevance vs. reverence New vs. old contests and grand conflicts can happen in religious circles in a variety of ways. the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Valuing One Another Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 5, 2024

In 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, Paul teaches the diversity of gifts in the Body of Christ. In verses 1-11, we discussed WHAT the gifts are. Now we begin talking about HOW the gifts are to function.

Intro In our study of 1 Corinthian 12, we have discussed the nine gifts of the Spirit listed by Paul in the first part of that chapter. Our study has focused on understanding what these gifts are. Using Paul’s terms in the first eleven verses, we see that these activities are called gifts because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 1 Corinthians 15:10, 1 Peter 4:8, Romans 12:1-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Coming To God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 19, 2024

If you want to get near to a holy God, approach Him through sacrifice with friends in the power of His Spirit.

In his book The Porn Problem, Vaughan Roberts talks about Bobby Moore. He was captain of the English soccer team that won the World Cup in 1966. After Queen Elizabeth handed him the trophy, an interviewer asked him to describe how he felt. He talked about how terrified he was as he approached Her ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 27:1-21, Hebrews 10:1-14, Hebrews 10:24-25, Isaiah 64:6, Zechariah 4:1-6, John 4:23, Leviticus 4:27-35, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Leviticus 7:11-15, Psalm 100:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Oh God, You Devil PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2025

Following Jesus means embracing His challenging teachings, trusting Him even when it’s hard, and letting His words transform us beyond our comfort and preferences.

Some of the most life-giving words Jesus speaks are also the ones that make us swallow hard. You’ve felt that, haven’t you? You’re reading the Bible in the early hush of morning, coffee cooling by your chair, and a sentence seems to stand up from the page. It has weight. It has heat. It asks ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-70

Topics: False Professors, Jesus Christ

Turn Life's Challenges Into Positive Life Lessons

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 16, 2004

By the grace of God you can turn your failures and challenges in life into positive life lessons.

Turn Life’s Challenges Into Positive Life Lessons Hebrews 12:1 Introduction: Pastor Ray comes from the back of the church down the aisle with a back pack and carrying a number items including: small TV, tennis racquet, cell phone, etc. I’m sorry I’m late but I am slowed down by the weights I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Free Methodist

Living With A Sense Of Duty

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Apr 6, 2003

When it comes to the subject of the war, people are usually found somewhere between the emotions of anger and gratitude: anger for what is happening right now in the middle east or gratitude for a nation that is committed to making the world a safer place

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Allow me to clear something up. When it comes to the subject of the war, people are usually found somewhere between the emotions of anger and gratitude: anger for what is happening right now in the middle east or gratitude for a nation that is committed to making ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:28-29

The Essence And Extract Of Jesus Ministry Series

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Dec 4, 2002

A challenge to match evangelistic effort with social concern in our world. Preached from an evangelistic perspective to an evangelical audience.

The Extract and Essence of Jesus Ministry Introduction: (From Harvey Conn - Planting and Growing Urban Churches) The house is for William and Mary Elliot, both in their sixties. Community residents for over forty-nine years, today, for the first time in their lives, they will own their home. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Baptist

God Desires Mercy, Not Sacrifice

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 21, 2004

PENTECOST 3(A) - Our Lord desires mercy, not sacrifice: mercy not with lip service but mercy with faithful lives.

OUR LORD DESIRES MERCY, NOT SACRIFICE Hosea 5:15-6:6 - June 20, 2004 - PENTECOST 3 HOSEA 5:15-6:6 15Then I will go back to my place until they admit their guilt. And they will seek my face; in their misery they will earnestly seek me." 61 "Come, let us return to the LORD. He has torn us to ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:1

Denomination: Lutheran

"We Are To Be Stewards Of Our Resources” - The Parable Of The Talents Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 13, 2004

The Parable of the Talents gives us five amazing principles about being a steward.

“The Stories that Jesus Told” Sermon # 4 “We are to be Stewards of our Resources” or The Parable of the Talents Matthew 25:14-30 This morning we are in a series on the parables entitled “The Stories That ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Move On!

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 22, 2004

Maybe you have stayed too long for your ministry and God wanted you to move on in other direction or advance into a better one. This message is dedicated for you!

(I Shared this message during Central Bible College Chapel Service, Oct. 8, 2004) Brethren, Did you know that the number one problem of the Christian churches in the Philippines today is contentment? Being contented in your life according to Apostle Paul is good but when it comes to church growth, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is God?

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 28, 2003

Many people live any way they want, and yet when a trial or tragedy comes their way, they wonder, "Where is God?" The fact is, sin still separates us from God, and deprives us of His presence and power.

Where Is God? Text: Deut.31: 17; I Sam.4: 12-22 Intro: I would suppose that every Christian, who has at some point in their life found themselves frustrated and discouraged by trials, has silently asked the question, “Where is God?” Even as we asked that question, we knew in our hearts that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:12-22, Deuteronomy 31:17

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Adventure Begin

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 30, 2006

We need to encourage new believers.

LET THE ADVENTURE BEGIN Acts 9.19-31 S: Discipleship C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE NEED TO ENCOURAGE NEW BELIEVERS. TS: Our study today will focus on the new adventure that Saul begins as a new believer in Jesus. Type: Inductive I. CHANGE (19b-22) II. CONFLICT ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Trustworthiness Of Scripture

Contributed by Steve Holmes on Jun 10, 2006

Defending the trustworthy character of the Bible

 Can anyone tell me what the first recorded words of the devil are? (Yea, hath God said) What do you suppose his intent was in posing this question? There was a course I took in Bible School called Biblical Hermeneutics. The course exposed us to a number of principles used in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:9-10

Denomination: *other

The Healthy Soul

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

John’s prayer for his friend Gaius raises an important question. How is the health of your soul? What if our bodies were in the same condition as our souls? What if we paid as much attention to the condition of our bodies that we do to our souls?

Prescription for a Healthy Soul 3 John 1-3 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO John’s prayer for his friend Gaius raises an important question. How is the health of your soul? What if our bodies were in the same condition as our souls? What if we ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ