Sermons on Godly Pursuit:

Barren Branches

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 3, 2010

The message is a call for Christians to vigorously pursue the life to which Christ calls us. The alternative is to be unfruitful and barren.

“In that day the glory of Jacob will be brought low, and the fat of his flesh will grow lean. And it shall be as when the reaper gathers standing grain and his arm harvests the ears, and as when one gleans the ears of grain in the Valley of Rephaim. Gleanings will be left in it, as when an ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 17:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Live A Holy Life Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 14, 2025

The Christian life is a call to holiness. In a world that promotes self-indulgence, compromise, and sin, God calls us to live differently. The sacrifice of Christ demands a response: a life set apart for Him. But what does holiness mean, and how do we live it out daily?

Go! And Live a Holy Life Introduction: The Christian life is a call to holiness. In a world that promotes self-indulgence, compromise, and sin, God calls us to live differently. 2 Corinthians 5:15 (NLT) declares: "He died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15, 1 Peter 1:2, Romans 8:29, Ephesians 1:4, Ephesians 5:25-27, Titus 2:14, 2 Timothy 1:9, Hebrews 12:10, Philippians 2:12, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Ephesians 5:3, Ephesians 5:15, 1 Peter 1:13-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Daniel - A Conversion Story Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 2, 2023

The Story of Nebuchadnezzar's conversion is about God’s unrelenting pursuit of the human heart and the transformed life that comes as a result of that pursuit.

June 03, 2023 Chapter 4 of Daniel is written in the first person. It is Nebuchadnezzar’s own account of his conversion: King Nebuchadnezzar, to the peoples, nations and men of every language, who live in all the world: May you prosper greatly! It is my pleasure to tell you about the miraculous ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Part 3 – Holiness Or Holy-Less Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009

To encourage believers to become legends of holiness.

[S] Today the Olympics and the race for the gold will come to a close. Thousands of Athletes representing hundreds of countries and millions of fans have gone to Beijing China to compete in the game of all games, the Olympics. World records were shattered and new legends rose to the top. In some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Methodist

Psalm 34:14-17 - Part 6 - The Pursuit Of Peace; The Righteous And The Wicked Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 6, 2025

The pursuit of peace, doing good and pursuing it relates to departing from evil. The Lord hears ALL the cries of His righteous ones. Wickedness will never stand before God, but the righteous, he delivers from troubles.

PSALM 34:14-17 - PART 6 - THE PURSUIT OF PEACE; THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED In our previous study of this psalm we began verse 14 but we only did the first half of the verse that spoke about departing from evil and going good. Today we continue with verse 14. Let us look at it again. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:14, Matthew 5:9, Galatians 5:19-21, James 3:15-18, Romans 12:18, Ephesians 2:13-15, Psalm 34:15, Isaiah 59:8, Isaiah 59:11, Isaiah 59:9-10, Isaiah 59:12-14, Psalm 34:16, Isaiah 59:17-18, Acts 17:30-31, Psalm 34:17, Psalm 34:6-7, Job 13:15, Psalm 22:1, Romans 4:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Priest In Your Own Home

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Jun 13, 2013

Christian fathers are called to be faithful in many ways, They are called to lead their families spiritually, to live exemplary lives, and to represent Christ at home.

“A good father should be… sober, decent, supportive, patient, authoritative, respectful, playful, fair, affectionate, exemplary, engaged, and present.” Can I hear an “amen”? According to an article that appeared in the Chicago Tribune a few years ago, good fathers ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Being A Good Example Series

Contributed by David Hughes on Jan 15, 2014

Paul told Timothy to be an example in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity. As Christians we need to be setting a good positive example in each of these 5 important areas.

Like many children, Billy didn’t like to study, and would much rather go outside and play baseball after school rather than doing his homework. Unfortunately that meant his grades suffered, and he even failed math. His parents tried everything they could to get him to do better in math, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fate Of The Wicked Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 13, 2025

In this sermon , we will explore few biblical examples that reveal what happens to evil people or wicked persons when they die.

The Bible provides clear teachings on the consequences of evil and wickedness. While God is a loving and merciful God, He is also a just and righteous God who will not tolerate evil forever. In this sermon , we will explore few biblical examples that reveal what happens to evil people or wicked ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:15, 2 Thessalonians 1:9

The Sinner And The Saint Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 6, 2025

This sermon will examine few examples of sinners and saints, as depicted in the Bible.

In the biblical context, humanity is often portrayed as a complex entity, capable of both good and evil. The dichotomy of sinner and saint is a recurring theme throughout scripture, highlighting the contrasting aspects of human nature. This sermon will examine few examples of sinners and saints, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:29-33

The Way Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008

The personal pursuit of righteousness is essential for every believer.

I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Wise Men Still Seek Him

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 26, 2016

A message to encourage seekers to continue their pursuit of God.

"Wise Men Still Seek Him" Matthew 2:1-12 Matthew 2:1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Arrogance Of Power

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jul 15, 2018

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

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chasing Chariots

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2012

We must be active in our pursuit of the lost.

Chasing Chariots November 22, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be active in our pursuit of the lost. Focus Passage: Acts 8:26-39 Supplemental Passage: Introduction: I heard of a man at sea who was very sea-sick. While this man was sick ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Next Super Bowl

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 12, 2018

This week we will look at two pieces of Paul's instruction for Timothy's focus.

Text: 1 Tim 4:6-10, Title: The Next Super Bowl, Date/Place: WHBC, 5/27/18, AM A. Opening illustration: Peyton Manning’s training for football: “I called him the piranha,” Arians said in a statement released by the Cardinals. “I could never get him enough information, whether it was about the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Without Holiness No Man Shall See The Lord”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2023

No greater compliment can be paid to a Christian than to refer to him/her as a godly person.

No greater shame can be paid to a professing Christian than to refer to them as him/her as an ungodly person. Godliness is not reserved for a…. • Few Christians of a bygone era • Or for some super Christian of today. Illus: I like what Chuck Colson wrote: “When we think of holiness, great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-23

Denomination: Baptist