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  • Richard White avatar

    The Pursuit Of Holiness Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Jan 3, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 5,234 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Pursuit Of Happiness

    Contributed by Michael Bowen on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,373 views

    Three realities of a daily devotional life.

    The Pursuit Of Happiness - Psalm 1:1-3 Introduction: Little Robert wanted a watch so badly that he wearied his whole family with his begging. His father promised him a watch when he was older, then forbade him to mention the topic again. Next Sunday during devotions at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MaxiMiliano Zapata avatar

    The Pursuit Of God

    Contributed by Maximiliano Zapata on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,599 views

    God has been after you for along time. He has pursued you despite time, nature and yourself.

    “The pursuit of God” {Acts 17:24-27} In confronting the thinking of the Athenians, Paul begins correcting their view of the “Unknown God” as he says in verse 23; “Now what you worship as something unknown, I am going to proclaim to you.” He begins by taking them back to the beginning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Not A Trivial Pursuit

    Contributed by John Beehler on Aug 14, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,183 views

    It is wise to make good use of your time

    Not A Trivial Pursuit Some of you might remember the game Trivial Pursuit. It came out in 1981. The object of the game was to answer a correct question in each of 6 categories such as Geography, Sports and Leisure, History, and Science and Nature. Some, well okay, most, of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    The Pursuit Of God

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 18, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 12,963 views

    Hezekiah was blessed for his pursuit of God. We too can be blessed if we follow the example of Hezekiah.

    THE PURSUIT OF GOD II KINGS 18:1-7A INTRODUCTION: One of the worst kings of Judah, Asa, was succeeded by one of the best. Of no other king of Israel or Judah, other than David, is it said that the Lord was with him. God blessed and prospered Hezekiah. II Chronicles 32, tells us that God gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Pursuit Of God

    Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Apr 5, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 5,696 views

    Both the lost and saved should be seeking the Lord.

    IN PURSUIT OF THE LORD” TEXT: PSALM 63:1-9 DAVID wrote this in the wilderness. ABSALOM had led a rebellion forced him from the palace and throne. DAVID had to fight or flee. (Rather than kill his own boy he fled) There are a lot of tough decisions in life... V8. "HARD" = ZEALOUSLY - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pursuit Of Excellence

    Contributed by Mike Spain on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 13,816 views

    Here is a motivational message that will drive home the point that pursuing excellence is not always fun, and may not bring instant results. However, the end result (if found in Christ) is worth more than gold.

    The proof of your DESIRE is in your PURSUIT! Daniel 1:8-17 Daniel 3:13-18 Four theorems from the text 1. The pursuit of excellence will most always seem foreign to those on the OUTSIDE looking IN! (See Dan. 1:10 and 3:14) In 1:10 - The official didn’t understand why Daniel would not eat the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In Hot Pursuit Series

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jan 15, 2007
     | 3,425 views

    God pursues a continuing love relationship with us.

    In Hot Pursuit September 24, 2006 Luke 15:1-24 Experiencing God #2 Deb and my oldest son Luke is in Kindergarten this year. So far he has made it through 2 weeks of school just fine and his parents are trying to do the same. This week Kindergartners were allowed to start riding the bus to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bobby Daniel avatar

    The Pursuit Of Happiness? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Nov 6, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,742 views

    Sermon 3 of a 4 part series on the book of Philippians. This sermon is about 2/3 my original thought combined with some great points from Pastors Ed Young and Troy Dobbs.

    The Pursuit of Happiness? Phil. 3:10-21 Intro: Sing “If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands” We live in a country where we believe that there is a God given right for us to seek out our own happiness. In fact in our country’s Declaration of Independence, we are told that each person has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Pursuit Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Apr 26, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,087 views

    I am firmly convinced that more than a timeless letter about the gospel of Christ, Paul wrote Romans as an effort to unify a church on its way toward division. Romans 14 is the climax of that effort.

    Proclaiming His Majesty Series 2006 In Pursuit of Peace Romans 14:1-23 The other night at worship, my son, John Austin, asked Sheryl, "Mom, why does everybody call daddy, Brother Mitchell?" As Sheryl did her best to explain to him how we are all brothers and sisters in Christ and that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pursuit Of Holiness

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,241 views

    One of the first sermons i preached at a church i served in seminary on the topic of integrity.

    Pursuit of Holiness: Integrity TURN TO PROVERBS 10 Last week when Tim and i met to discuss a game plan for when we were done with the Hunting series, one of the issues that came up was doing a series on Holiness. So, in preparation for this, i decided to search the internet for what it really ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Pursuit

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Aug 21, 2008
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     | 3,416 views

    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

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • David Owens avatar

    The Pursuit Of Happyness

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,239 views

    God knows best what will lead to our happiness. In this sermon I share a secular article that reveals research that proves that God knows best.

    Introduction: A. What is your secret to living a long, happy life? B. The story is told of a woman walked up to a little old man rocking in a chair on his porch. 1. She said, “I couldn’t help noticing how happy you look, what’s your secret for a long happy life?” 2. The man said, “I smoke three ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In Hot Pursuit

    Contributed by Tom Etterlee on Sep 8, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,484 views

    God gave Hezekiah great wealth and caused him to succeed in all his endeavors. II Kings 18:6 says "For he clave to the LORD,". Clave implies to be intensely in pursuit of that person.

    I. The pursuit of God by Hezekiah a. His practice 1. He kept God’s commandments 2. He removed temptation in all it’s forms b. His perseverance 1. II Kings 18:6 2. He remained faithful to the Lord in everything and he carefully obeyed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Harvey avatar

    Passionate Pursuits

    Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 15, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,635 views

    This message is meant to encourage believers to have a life completely focused on Jesus.

    Passionate Pursuits April 18, 2004 Intro: Passionate about things in life: hobbies, sports, work, etc. Some interesting Passions: 1) International Hedgehog Assoc. www.hedgehogclub.com 2) Squirrel Fishing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist