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  • Howard Gunter avatar

    Arrogance Of Power

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jul 15, 2018
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     | 4,948 views

    Avoiding pursuit of wrongful desires. Greed is of the devil

    Weekend Message/Devotion July 15, 2018 Mark 6:14-29 Arrogance of Power This week’s gospel reading brings us Mark’s account of the beheading of John the Baptist. It reads almost as a broadway play or operetta. The major characters in the reading are John the Baptist, Herod Antipas (called here ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Pursuit Of Truth Aborted Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 57 ratings
     | 22,127 views

    The quest for truth--What will we do when we find it? Expository sermon explores Pilates response to truth when interrogating Jesus.

    A Pursuit of Truth Aborted Fortifying the Foundations # 40 John 18: 28-40[1] 7-11-04 Are you on a quest for truth? In a sense every life is a pursuit of truth. When a baby reaches out to touch the object in front of him he is discovering the reality of what he sees. We spend billions of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Worldly Wise Man And Wisdom Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 22, 2018
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    Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. (1 Corinthians 3.18)

    September 27, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 2.7.A: The Worldly Wise Man and Wisdom Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3.18-23 1 Cor 3:18-23 (KJV) 18 Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding & Avoiding Apostasy Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on May 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,400 views

    1 John 2:18-27. What really happens when someone abandons the faith; and why do they do it? Find out from the Apostle John.

    1 JOHN | FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD AND MEN FELLOWSHIP WITH MEN: UNDERSTANDING & AVOIDING APOSTASY 1 JOHN 2:18-27 [INTRODUCTION] - In American history, there is a man who became famous for all the wrong reasons. You have probably heard his name, even if you don’t know the details of his life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Harvey avatar

    Life, Liberty And The Pursuit Of ?

    Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 1, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 1,868 views

    Christian Americans must take God’s teachings more to heart and pursue the things of God and not the world

    Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of …? July 4, 2004 Our nation was founded on Godly principles, but we are becoming a nation that has drifted from God. Today we pursue all kinds of other priorities and things to bring us happiness. But they always leave us lacking. Things can never fill the void ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Man's Greatest Pursuit Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,223 views

    In this message we will look at man’s greatest pursuit, pursuing God.

    Man’s Greatest Pursuit Drawing Nearer (2) Play the guitar… (mention that you have something special for them and that you knew all week that this moment was coming)… NOW – there really is a point to what I just did and as you probably figured out it is not to display my great musical talent. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life Is A Continual Pursuit Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Oct 30, 2006
     | 3,431 views

    Spiritaul maturity is a continual pursuit in our lives.

    Dare to Pursue “Life is a Continual Pursuit” October 29, 2006 Me: Today we are wrapping up our series of “Dare to Pursue.” We have talked about risks, passion, presence and purpose. Today I want to help you to put it all together into the real life experience of following God. Spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    Pursuit Of Personal Holiness

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jul 10, 2001
    based on 228 ratings
     | 32,212 views

    "Without holiness, no one will see God". Hebrews 12:14. This study looks at what holiness is and how we become holy.

    Pursuit of Personal Holiness Hebrews 12:14 Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: Consider for a moment the implication of this passage. Without holiness, no one will see the Lord. The weight of this passage is clear, we can’t be with God without first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    The Pursuit Of Personal Holiness Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,918 views

    WE should pursue righteousness and holiness in our everyday living. Living a life worthy of the Lord

    The Pursuit of Holiness COL 1:9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. 10 And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Passionate Pursuit Of God

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 61 ratings
     | 12,692 views

    We are to passionately pursue God.

    A PASSIONATE PURSUIT OF GOD Psalm 100:1-5 S: Worship C: Pursuing God Th: A Passionate Pursuit of God Pr: WE ARE TO PASSIONATELY PURSUE GOD. ?: How? KW: Ways TS: In our study of Psalm 100, we will find four ways that demonstrate how to pursue God. The _____ way is… I. JOYFULLY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Passionate Pursuit Of God

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jul 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,709 views

    This message explores the question, "What are you passionate about?"

    If I were to ask you, “What is your passion?” How would you answer? Passion is an emotion - its something or someone that we feel strongly about. I think we can be passionate about a lot of things... I see a lot of people that are passionate for sports. Okay, I confess, I am one of those... In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Liberty And The Pursuit Series

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Aug 16, 2008
     | 6,171 views

    This is the final in a study of the book of Ecclesiastes

    Life Liberty and the Pursuit Ecclesiastes 12 Do you remember the Cadillac slogan from a few years ago? Life , Liberty and the Pursuit Ecclesiastes is about the Pursuit And Solomon had his share of pursuits We are wrapping up our study of this book We are skipping chapters 10 and 11, since they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pursuit Of Divine Breakthrough

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 17, 2013
     | 24,925 views

    The example of Jabez illustrated what it means to have divine breakthroughs and what to do in securing and maintaining the breakthroughs.

    THE PURSUIT OF DIVINE BREAKTHROUGH. Study Text: 1 Chronicles 4: 9 – 10 Introduction: We can see how Jabez desired, pursued and prayed for divine breakthrough, and how he eventually got it. We can therefore infer that: • Every step we take is either taking us closer or farther from our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Love Is The Pursuit Of Relationships. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 18, 2014
     | 3,233 views

    Love is the pursuit of relationships. There is much to know about how vast God's love is and how our love for one another and others can be.

    There was as we know a Hui held last Saturday here at the hall. This was a time of interaction, a time of looking at how others answered questions that were asked and answered by all present. One thing that came out of the day was that The Salvation Army in Dunedin is still in the practise of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    In Pursuit - The Transformation Of Nebuchadnezzar

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 15, 2021
     | 3,116 views

    The greatest Old Testament story of a Transformed Life

    March 12, 2016 Today, I want to talk to you about transformation. I believe transformation is the necessary result of an active and engaged relationship with Jesus and there is no better story in the Old Testament that demonstrates the power of a transformed life than that of Nebuchadnezzar. ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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