Sermons on active pursuit: showing 16-30 of 45,897

The Activation Factor Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 2, 2011

The activation factor in church health is to get every member involved in ministry.

SERIES: HEALTHY CHURCH! “THE ACTIVATION FACTOR” EPHESIANS 4:7-16 OPEN We finish up our series on church health this morning. First thing this morning, I want us to consider how we know that a human body is dying. One of the indicators is when the individual members of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Active, But Not Alive

Contributed by John Butler on Feb 28, 2009

Larn from Jesus’ description of the church at Sardis what makes a church a DEAD CHURCH...

Active But Not Alive I. Glad To Be Here... Praise the Lord!!! How many in here this morning are glad to be in the house of the Lord? In Psa 122:1 David said... I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD. I don’t know about you, but I’m glad to be here this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

The Active Life Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 28, 2014

How much time do you spend in front of the mirror? How often do you look in the mirror? What do you do with what you see there?

“Faith That Works: The Active Life” James 1:19-27 A young pastor’s wife came to her husband one day with a look of obvious concern. He lovingly inquired as to the problem. She replied that she had really been struggling lately with the sin of vanity. “How’s ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Active Repentance Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 3, 2017

RECOGNIZING JESUS' EMPHASIS, ACTIVE REPENTANCE SHOULD BECOME A DEFINING VALUE

Active Repentance 1/22/17 Matt 3:8 INTRODUCTION The Definition Matters Words change meaning over time in ways that might surprise you. Here are just a few examples of words (so, preacher, take your choice) you may not have realized didn't always mean what they mean today. Nice: This word used to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Be An Active Witness Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 14, 2014

Christians are to actively profess to be Christians!

Last week we started learning from the Letter to Philemon. Even from just the first 5 verses we noted much about Christians and how to honor one another. As Christians, each one of us of course must work on our own spiritual growth and love for one another; but a way to honor one another is to pray ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:3-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Get Active!

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 1, 2015

There is a vast difference between professing one's relationship to Christ and one demonstrating the reality of one's relationship to and faith in Christ.

Get Active Hebrews 10:23-32 There is a vast difference between professing one's relationship to Christ and one demonstrating the reality of one's relationship to and faith in Christ. Paul in writing to Titus (Titus 1:16) speaks of a group of professing Christians and says, "They profess to know ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-32

Denomination: Baptist

Active Waiting

Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 2, 2013

We are to practice active waiting in the present, in light of the uncertainties of the future.

Title: Active Waiting (Ref. Israel waited for the Messiah; Mary waited for Jesus’ birth; We wait to celebrate his birth and in anticipation of his Second Coming) Text: Matthew 24:36-44 Thesis: We are to practice active waiting in the present, in light of the uncertainties of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Active Love

Contributed by Monte Brown on Sep 17, 2009

Our love for Christ, and for each other, is the mark that makes us Christians and this a Church. Love ye one another!

An Active Love Philippians 1:8-11 Monte T. Brown April 1, 2009 Wednesday Night Heart O’ the Hills Scripture Philippians 1:8-11 For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ. [9] And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Paranormal Activity Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 18, 2016

A study of the book of Job 4: 1 – 21

Job 4: 1 – 21 Paranormal Activity 1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said: 2“If one attempts a word with you, will you become weary? But who can withhold himself from speaking? 3Surely you have instructed many, and you have strengthened weak hands. 4Your words have upheld him ...read more

Scripture: Job 4:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Living And Active Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon will explore the importance and enduring nature of God's word in our lives as followers of Jesus.

As we’re heading into our second week of the Following Jesus series, we hope that you’re beginning to take on each day with greater hope and joy knowing that you’re not out here on your own or alone, but that you have a loving father and creator that gave everything to bring you close! And this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89-97, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Topics: Following Jesus, Living And Active, Eternal Word

Sermon Series: Following Jesus

The Activity Of Ruth Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022

In this chapter, we see the activity of Ruth. What did she do when she came to a new land and what was her purpose?

She Gleaned When the barley and wheat were fit to be collected, gatherers were employed to chop down the stalks and tie them into packs. Israelite law directed that the corners of the fields were not to be reaped. Likewise, any grain that was dropped was to be left for the gleaners, those ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Questionable Activities Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 13, 2022

When it comes to questionable activities, know the truth and love the weak.

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson were camping. They pitched their tent under the stars and went to sleep. Then sometime in the middle of the night, Holmes woke Watson. “Watson, look up at the stars and tell me what you deduce.” Watson says, “I see millions of stars, and if even a few of those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Spiritual Pursuit

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Aug 21, 2008

Many of us are sitting around with 20 year old prophecies. It’s so easy to become disappointed, disillusioned or bitter when it seems like God hasn’t come through like we expected.

Spiritual Pursuit - Proverbs 2:3; Matt 7:7 & Luke 11:9 Intro.: In our “crying out and lifting up our voices”. We find that God has a sort of soft spot. He is tender concerning our spiritual poverty, persistence and hunger. Jesus related a story in Luke 11:5-8 that illustrates persistence. We are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-10

Denomination: Charismatic

The Pursuit Of Peace

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 10, 2022

Setting our Hearts and Minds on Jesus

It has been surmised that over the last 4,000 years, there have been over 3,700 years of war. Throughout history, 8,000+ peace treaties have been made and broken. Today, there is fighting, oppression, and civil unrest all over the globe. Every 4th of July, the United States of America celebrates ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-4, Galatians 5:22, Romans 8:6, Philippians 4:7, Isaiah 26:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pursuit Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 3, 2002

We cannot find what we aren’t looking for and we can’t look for what we don’t know

The Pursuit of Holiness Romans 6:1-23 We cannot pursue that which we do not know. That is like playing the kids game of "Hide and go Seek" without knowing who is hiding. The same is true for holiness, if we do not know what it is how can we know when we found it? C.S. Lewis once ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ