Sermons on The Wine Press Is Full:

Pressing On, Pressing In, Pressing Out.

Contributed by Greg Carr on Mar 1, 2010

This sermon deals with things that all believers should be doing, pressing on, in, and out. I used four video clips with this sermon to draw in people who think sermons are boring.

I want everyone to understand something today, when it comes to my position at Prairie Family Church, as the senior pastor, my greatest concern is your commitment to Christ. Not your commitment to the church. You can be committed to the church and not be committed to Christ. Not your commitment ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Vintage Wine

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 22, 2023

Don’t let your faith turn to vinegar. Keep it fresh by letting the newness of Jesus Christ flow through you continually.

How many of you remember the 60’s? Some of us lived through that period, some of us have heard or read about it, and for some of us it’s as distant as the American Revolution. The 60’s were a kind of revolution too, complete with ideology and pamphleteers and civil unrest and rather more bloodshed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:36-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

They Wanted Wine

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 1, 2002

Many People have lost the wine anointing of the Holy Spirit, Unfortunately there is often a long time between the time we lose something and the time we begin to miss it, and then eventually wish for it back again.

John 2:3 3And (when they wanted wine), the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine. notice: Jesus was there, his disciples were there ( but still there was no wine) it is possible to be in the presence of Jesus and not be ministered to. I.e. to say ( not take him in or receive him.) ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Water To Wine. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 14, 2014

The first of a five part series on how Jesus takes ordinary stuff the base and turns it into an extraordinary thing. How he will take lives that have nothing to offer, lives washed in doubt and have those people do extraordinary things.

In John’s gospel we find Jesus doing the first extraordinary thing of his ministry, his first miracle. This is a miracle that has a few stumped as it involves the manufacture of wine from water. I get the distinct view that many would not really approve. But this miracle is not just about ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Get In The Press

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 24, 2009

You are suppose to win in life, but You can’t expect to win without a fight. There are enemies to your destiny, so you must get in the press.

Mr 5:27 When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment. Php 3:13-14 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Water Into Wine

Contributed by Michael Fredette on Aug 31, 2019

if you ask anyone to name a miracle and the first one they point to , that most people are fascinated with is when Jesus turned water into wine

Modern day theology and the church has forgotten how to defend herself . It’s called apologetics , defending the gospel You see when you say I apologize, what you are actually doing is defending your position. I apologize , I normally wouldn’t say anything but….. So today in our era of fake ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1, Matthew 16:1

Denomination: Baptist

Press On! Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017

Introduction to our church's Discipleship Path.

ENGAGE During the 2016 Summer Olympics, Allyson Felix was attempting to become the most decorated female athlete in U.S. track and field history in the 400 meters. After trailing the leader, Shaunae Miller, from the Bahamas, for the entire race, Felix began to gain on her down the back stretch, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Pressed To Be Blessed

Contributed by Derrick Watson on Apr 3, 2002

Sometimes God allows us to go through some things to bring us to our point of blessing.

“Pressed To Be Blessed” Philippians 1:21; 2:5; 3:13-14 1. My bro and my sis, this book was written to the church in Philippi by the apostle Paul while imprisoned in Rome. His purpose for writing this epistle was to encourage the church at Philippi to continue to spiritually grow in Christian ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Water Into Wine

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Jan 7, 2002

Answers from a Great and Generous God

I want to tell you a story this morning - a story that really happened. It happened some time ago, as you`ll come to realise. It happened to a young widow to a young widow called Mary. Mary only had her widow`s pension to live on, plus a little extra for work she do at home whilst she tried ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Water Into Wine

Contributed by Helen Allen on Feb 4, 2006

God wants us to taste the fine wine of his abundant blessings

As John tells the story in his gospel, Jesus and his disciples are invited to the wedding in Cana only days after Jesus’s baptism in the river Jordan. He has only known the disciples for about three days and he has not performed any miraculous signs as yet. His first miracle will take place in a ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Pressed, But Not Crushed!

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: The Apostle Paul sums up our existence here on earth in realistic terms! We are in a pressure cooker! The challenges of life and the accompanying stress are constant companions.

Intro: The Apostle Paul sums up our existence here on earth in realistic terms! We are in a pressure cooker! The challenges of life and the accompanying stress are constant companions. But, while we share in the same troubles that the world has, thank God, we will overcome! Paul says it this way, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, 2 Corinthians 4:8-10

Wedding Wine

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 16, 2013

Jesus can transform everything. We would do well to heed Mary's directive: "Do whatever He tells you."

A Sunday School teacher shared this account of our Lord’s first miracle, and after church a parent asked what the lesson was about. The child said, “I learned that if you’re having a wedding, make sure Jesus is there!” Sound advice. Wise is the couple who invites Jesus to ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

Stop The Presses Series

Contributed by Rob Watts on Oct 22, 2025

What if God were to call a press conference, what do you think He would say?

We have a new president!! How many watched the inauguration this past week? How many watched our president sign executive orders in the Oval Office with the Press Corp for 40 minutes answering questions? How about the press conference he called the first day in office? He announced some big ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Keep Pressing On PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 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

New Wine Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

4th in series on Jesus’ priorities. Jesus took the common, and took the customs, and used them for God’s glory.

John 2:1-11 – New Wine I heard about an unfortunate event that happened some time ago at a wedding. A young couple, very much in love, were getting married. Sue, the wife to be, was very nervous about the big occasion and so the pastor chose one verse that he felt would be a great ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist