Sermons on Active Pursuit:

Like A Flood PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 18, 2024

Explores how God's Spirit fortifies our faith, guiding us through adversities and towards redemption when we turn from our transgressions.

Welcome, dear friends. It's always a joy to gather together in fellowship, to share in the warmth of God's love, and to delve into the richness of His Word. As we gather today, let's find comfort in the knowledge that we are not alone in our struggles, for God is with us, ready to guide us through ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:19-20

Topics: God's Favor, Blessing

Sacrificial Bravery PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 13, 2024

This sermon challenges believers to confront complacency, embrace courage, and commit to living a life that glorifies God, following Christ's example.

Good morning, beloved in Christ. I am delighted to stand before you today, a humble servant, tasked with sharing the richness of God's word. As we gather in fellowship, I am reminded of the words of Charles Spurgeon, who once said, "A Bible that’s falling apart usually belongs to someone who ...read more

Scripture: John 12:27-28

Topics: Walk Away, Walk Towards

The Paradox Of Pursuing Knowledge About God And Experiencing Him

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 8, 2019

The danger of intellectual pursuit without an intimate experiential knowledge of God is that the heart can be come cold and brittle like a stone, making knowledge an idol.

I remember as a young Born-Again Christian, just starting my spiritual journey that I would walk in and through the presence of God effortlessly. I lived and breathed the supernatural. Signs and Wonders were everywhere! The anointing was powerful! Then I went to Bible School and was told those ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-27, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, John 16:13, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Peter 2:1, Matthew 24:11, Matthew 7:15, Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Peter 5:7, 1 John 4:1, Proverbs 3:5-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace: The Gift Of Peace Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 23, 2012

God's peace is relational, not circumstantial. It is active and not passive. The Lord actively dispenses peace to those who minds are stayed upon Him. So keep our focus on Him and keep on praying.

John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” It is not the Lord’s will for us to be troubled and in fear. He wants to give us peace. Peace is what everyone needs. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To Look Like Christ, Look Up To Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2023

Explore and understand the themes of living for Christ, uniting in Christ, and loving like Christ.

Good morning, family! Today, we're diving into a truly transformative part of Scripture. We're going to explore Colossians 3:1-17, focusing on three key themes: living for Christ, uniting in Christ, and loving like Christ. As C.S. Lewis once said, "'Putting on Christ'...is not one among many jobs a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Topics: Live For Christ, Unite In Christ, Love Like Christ

Persistence In Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 15, 2024

This sermon encourages persistent prayer, emphasizing faith in God's perfect timing and the transformative power of communicating with the Almighty.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to this gathering of saints, where we seek to draw closer to our Heavenly Father and deepen our understanding of His Word. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Each of us, drawn by the irresistible love of God, comes with a heart ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Topics: Never Give Up

Stop, Retain Your Position PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to seek God, stabilize their spiritual position, and strengthen their faith by forgetting the past and focusing on spiritual growth.

Welcome, beloved family of God! It is a joy to gather together once more, bound by our shared love for our Savior and our collective desire to grow closer to Him. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here to learn, to grow, to be refreshed, and to be challenged. Today, we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Topics: Stop, Retain

A Royal Identity Series

Contributed by Mike Parry on May 5, 2008

Using Prince Caspian as a backdrop, the text describes that you can recognize a prince or princess in the Kingdom by their pedigree, primer, pursuits, and power.

“A Royal Identity” Lessons from Prince Caspian FCC – May 4, 2008 Text: Various Reference: C. S. Lewis’ Prince Caspian Introduction: This morning we begin a short sermon series entitled “Lessons from Prince Caspian.” There are 7 books in the Narnia series and they have sold over 100 million ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

Come Out With Your Hands Up

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 19, 2008

Everyone loves a good pursuit. Like in an old western - God pursues us. It’s about time we surrendered!

7 Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? 8 If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. 9 If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, 10 even there your hand will guide me, your right hand ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Vanity Of Wealth Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 10, 2010

In today’s lesson we are warned against a greedy pursuit of wealth and encouraged instead to enjoy God’s daily gifts.

Scripture In his quest to find out how to live a meaningful life the writer of Ecclesiastes addresses the issue of the vanity of wealth. Let us read Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:9: 8 If you see in a province the oppression of the poor and the violation of justice and righteousness, do not be amazed at the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Beginning Of Life As We Know It.

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 10, 2014

In Chapter 1 of the Story, we learn about creation and the beginning of God's pursuit to get us back from the ravages of sin!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • A boy was asking his father how women came into being, so the father picked up the bible and it said, “: “God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep and he pulled out his brains and made the woman.” Oh, wait son, this is your mothers ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Professional Christians Readiness And Preparation For The Coming Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Dotun Jegede on Sep 12, 2020

As the Lord’s coming gets closer and nearer, it is with feelings many believers are cold and several lost in the daily pursuits of life mundane.

As the Lord’s coming gets closer and nearer, it is with feelings many believers are cold and several lost in the daily pursuits of life mundane. The constant soberness, watchfulness and carefulness have been usurped by the deliberate chase for money, more money, more fame, power, entertainments, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37, Revelation 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Resisting Rabbit Trails Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 23, 2015

In your pursuit of God and His plan for your life, don’t be sidetracked by compromise, slander, sin, or the wrong company.

A man who bought a new hunting dog was eager to see how he would perform. So he took the dog out to track a bear. No sooner had they gotten into the woods than the dog picked up the trail. Suddenly, he stopped, sniffed the ground, and headed in a new direction. He had caught the scent of a deer ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Skill Of Living Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 10, 2014

In the Old Testament one of the meanings for wisdom was skill. This sermon begins a trec on learning the skills for proper living.

In his book "Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life", the author Charles Swindoll tells a story about the 19th Century agnostic Thomas Huxley. Huxley was in Dublin and was rushing to catch a train. He climbed aboard one of Dublin’s famous horse drawn taxis and said to the driver -“Hurry, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-4

Denomination: Foursquare

Second Sunday Of Lent, Year A- Transfiguration Thoughts

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 25, 2023

There is no "on the mountain" and "off the mountain" which can be explained by the virtue of equanimity.

Peter was talking, but yielded to the voice from heaven and listened. “Listen to him" we hear from God the Father. Matthew 17:5 A woman named Barb tells about an incident that happened in her granddaughter’s kindergarten class. A boy in the class just wasn’t listening to his teacher. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9, Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Catholic