Sermons on Active Pursuit:

You Gone Have To Work Your Faith

Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 7, 2012

Belief in the existence of God is absolutely foundational not only to an understanding of the Bible but also to life itself. Hebrews 11:6 tells us that he who comes to God must believe that He is, that He exists and that He is a rewarded of them that di

You Gone Have To Work Your Faith Text: Hebrews 11:1 says Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:6 says But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keep The Faith! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 15, 2018

When you’re tempted to give up your faith, look up to Christ; look within at your own heart to make sure you are truly trusting Christ; and look around to other believers for the help you need to keep going.

Bryan Wilkerson tells the story of a time when his kids were young, and they were at a themed restaurant with TV’s all over the walls. The TV’s were playing cartoons with no sound, and his youngest son, about four at the time, had his eyes glued to one of the TV screens. He was viewing a continuous ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Praying In The Interval

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 19, 2007

Sometimes when we pray the answer is delayed. This message explores the interaction between prayer and angels.

Daniel 10:9-14 KJV Yet heard I the voice of his words: and when I heard the voice of his words, then was I in a deep sleep on my face, and my face toward the ground. [10] And, behold, an hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands. [11] And he said unto me, O ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:9-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Exercising Yourself Unto Godliness

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 20, 2022

Godliness is a necessary condition to enjoy the blessings of the kingdom of God. Every believer must make conscious efforts and discipline to live a godly lifestyle.

Exercising Yourself Unto Godliness Study Text: 1 Timothy 4: 7 - 8 Introduction: - As Christians, our priority must be kept on eternal things which cannot be seen, and not temporal things which are seen. - Paul tells Timothy that the same work and commitment that others put towards ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grasping The Past To Gain The Future Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2012

How to deal with the past in order to be emotionally healthy.

Grasping the Past to Gain the Future Series: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Brad Bailey – January 29, 2012 Intro We’re continuing in our series entitled Emotionally Healthy Spirituality in which we began grasping how the Titanic can reflect the nature of our lives… great ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:23-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving God With Your Mind Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Mar 10, 2003

This messages encourages you to think about ways to love God. It encourages you to worship with all of your heart, soul, mind and strength.

Loving God with Your Mind Dr. Marty Baker / Mind Games #5 / February 16, 2003 stevenscreek.net Over the last few days, I’ve heard several comments about the laptop computer story last Sunday. I’m still clean. There is one thing that I failed to tell you and that is, what’s inside this machine ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Mark 12:30

Denomination: Church Of God

The Problem Of Our Dark Side Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 1, 2002

We grope around in darkness but God has a way out of the darkness into His light.

The problem of our dark side Text: 1 John 1:5-2:6 Topic: How to cope with our dark side Big idea: We grope around in darkness but God has a way out of the darkness into His light. Intro: A fly was buzzing along one morning when he saw a lawn mower someone had left out in their front yard. He ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Mercy: Tender And Severe Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008

God is compassionate and he is also severe. "Our God is in heaven; he does all that he pleases."

Why should the nations say, “Where is their God?” Our God is in the heavens; he does all that he pleases (Psalm 115.2-3). INTRODUCTION It is often difficult for the post-modernist reader to accept the doctrine of God’s sovereignty in salvation, even though it is one of the principles most ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-18

Denomination: Congregational

Bible Year: 1 Peter PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 28, 2023

Explores living purposefully and productively, perceiving time as a divine gift to be used wisely in light of eternity.

Good morning, beloved family of God. How wonderful it is to gather together again in this sacred sanctuary, united by our common faith and the boundless love of our Heavenly Father. We are here to seek His face, to learn from His Word, and to encourage each other in our walk with Him. Today, we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7

Topics: Time, Stewardship

When Jesus Invites You To Dinner Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 25, 2002

“The Parable of the Great Banquet” tells us three things about the wonderful invitation of God.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 39 “When Jesus Invites You To Dinner” Luke 14:15-24 Jesus was in the middle of a Sabbath dinner that had grown more and more tense. The tension had grown from the moment that Jesus had entered the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Time For Recovery

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 16, 2004

When sin strikes, it may wilt us, however there is a time for recovery.

1 Samuel 30:18-19 – “And David recovered all that the Amalekites had carried away: and David rescued his two wives.” “And there was nothing lacking to them, neither small nor great, neither sons nor daughters, neither spoil, nor any thing that they had taken to them: David recovered all.” l. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Escaping A Life Of Comfort Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Oct 8, 2004

Fear will rob you of your dream, don’t let it

Last week we began the process of exploring our God given dreams as we move into the destiny He has planned for us before we were born. In fact, our dream governed how we were formed. As you began this week to explore your dream potential, ultimately, the dream God has given you will meet a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:22-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Numbered, Weighed, And Given Away Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 27, 2002

Sermon for Deacon Ordination service; we obsess on things that do not matter and ignore things that do make a difference. Our sin is using holy things for our own pleasure, compounded with a failure to read the signs of the times.

We give too much of ourselves to things that do not last. We give too little of ourselves to things that will endure. It is easy to obsess on things that don’t matter. It is tempting to ignore things that really count. If something does not change that pattern, at the end of the day, we are ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

God Loves Series

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Mar 6, 2008

1st sermon in 4 part series looking at the 4 major points in John 3:16, inspired by Max Lucado’s book.

God Loves, Isa. 53:1-11 3:16 Series, week Intro: Anyone know what tonight is? The Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences Awards…also known as the Oscars, live from Los Angeles, CA. A celebration of movies that most of us will never see starring actors that many of us have never heard of…yet it ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How Far Will You Go?

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Aug 31, 2009

Jesus requires your all. Do you give it? A message on commitment.

Luke 9:57-62 How Far Will You Go? Introduction – Burning the Boats On April 21st, in the year 1519, the Spanish explorer Hernando Cortez sailed into the harbor of Vera Cruz, Mexico. He brought with him only about 600 men, and yet over the next two years his vastly outnumbered forces were able to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist