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Ziklag-Pressed Down

Contributed by Anthony Stander on Sep 1, 2021

We come to a time when the great David was backslid and discouraged. How many of you know that even great men can fall or succumb to depression?

ZIKLAG- Pressed down 1 Samuel 30:1 Now it happened, when David and his men came to Ziklag, on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the South and Ziklag, attacked Ziklag and burned it with fire, We come to a time when the great David was backslid and discouraged. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1

He Lifts Us Up

Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 24, 2018

When we are pressed down, perplexed and persecuted, God lifts us up

“He Lifts Us Up!” 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 David P. Nolte Christian people should never be sad or depressed. Christian people should live problem free lives. Christian people should have no failure. Yeah! Right! In a perfect world, ok. But this is a broken, corrupted, dying world where ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Press On Series

Contributed by Mark Connelly on Aug 24, 2011

People will let you down. You will fail. So determine now to be people who PRESS ON to the end.

In this series, I’ve been telling you stories of four heroes of the faith. My hope is that these heroes would stir your soul to follow Jesus more closely, and you’d have new stories of the faith to tell your children, and your children’s children. (Phil 3-typically go thru ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pressed Or Being Pressed

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on May 19, 2018

Are you Pressing or being Pressed?

Press or be Pressed Philippians 3: 12 Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Agriculture Of Giving Series

Contributed by Tawanda Mushariwa on Sep 8, 2012

Our primary calling is to agriculture (Genesis 2:15) No wonder then that understanding agricultural principles is at the heart of Kingdom precepts

Topic: The Agriculture of Giving Text Luke 6:38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. Introduction to Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

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

Pressing On (Determination)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 11, 2007

This is a sermon focusing on staying the course despite rejection and obstacles.

Luke 13:31-35 At that very hour some Pharisees came, and said to him, “Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.” And he said to them, “Go and tell that fox, ‘Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I finish my course. Nevertheless I must go on my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pressing On Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Jan 21, 2009

This is a narrative style sermon intended to bring out the spirit of the passage and give drama and encouragement to listeners to keep "Pressing On" in their walk, or run, of faith.

KEEP PRESSING ON My first love in preaching is to teach a verse by verse exegesis of the passage. Sometimes the passage is so familiar to the congregation that a different approach is needed to accentuate the truths. To make the passage real for people who are listening and wanting to engage it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Mennonite

Pressing On

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

Why is it that Paul repeats over and over again the word, "Rejoice?" It is found 10 times just in this one little book. One thing we can determine is that we can never be the Christian God wants us to be without obeying that command to rejoice in the Lor

PRESSING ON! PHILIPPIANS 3:14 Philippians 4:4 7 Why is it that Paul repeats over and over again the word, "Rejoice?" It is found 10 times just in this one little book. One thing we can determine is that we can never be the Christian God wants us to be without obeying that command to rejoice in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14

Pressing On Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Jul 16, 2007

Paul teaches the importance of “Pressing One” in all areas of life. We must move towards the mark – towards the finish line – toward the day when Christ greets us face to face and says “You’ve arrived”!

BACKGROUND Remember there were false teachers teaching importance of Roman Colony Citizenship Conduct, Status by Rank, and Jewish Law. Paul knocks this down by reminding the new believers of the real goal – that of reaching heaven! So many times, we allow Satan to change goal. He causes us, by ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pressing On Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 14, 2001

PRESSING TOWARD THE GOAL IS THE ONLY WAY TO RUN THE RACE OF CONFORMITY TO JESUS CHRIST

BIG IDEA: PRESSING TOWARD THE GOAL IS THE ONLY WAY TO RUN THE RACE OF CONFORMITY TO JESUS CHRIST INTRODUCTION: Walvoord: "On the one hand, discontent with one’s spiritual life can bring discouragement and unnecessary resignation to spiritual defeat. On the other hand, in overestimating one’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Press On Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 28, 2006

This is the sixth and finalsermon in a series of sermons looking at developing a deeper walk with Christ. It addresses the issues of self evaluation and service.

Going Deeper Pt 6 - Press On Phil 3:2-16 This morning I want to wrap up this series on going deeper. Are you still with me? I hope that you are journeying deeper each day in your relationship with Christ. Last week I shared with you Paul’s goals for his spiritual life; To know Christ in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16

Denomination: *other

Press In

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 25, 2016

Do you simply need to touch Jesus - Get in the Press!

INTRO: 1. For most Christians faith is a passive exercise. a. If faced with the circumstances this woman was faced with they’d conclude, well it must not be God’s will for me to receive today. (Sometimes exactly what we need) b. When faced with any opposition, they just back off ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pressing On

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 28, 2021

This sermon is focused on helping us to press on to enjoy the life that is our for the experiencing – a life that is progressive, a life that understands how the Lord corrects and prunes us for our benefit and a life that enjoy the fruits of being an authentic Christ follower.

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16; John 15:1-17 Theme: Growing in Christ Title: Pressing On This sermon is focused on helping us to press on to enjoy the life that is our for the experiencing – a life that is progressive, a life that understands how the Lord corrects and prunes us for our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16, John 15:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Press On Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on May 24, 2007

Part of a series in Philippians, we’re encouraged to press on in our pursuit of Christ.

Press On! Phil. 3:12-14 Jeanette Case) “Last year when I called my parents to wish them a happy New Year, my dad answered the phone. "Well, Dad, what’s your New Year’s resolution?" I asked him. "To make your mother as happy as I can all year," he answered proudly. Then mom got on, and I said, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist