Sermons on Pursue:

Lesson 1: Saul's Confirmatory Signs

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 23, 2008

This week we begin to examine the Old Testament character of Saul.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: Why Good People Go Bad Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 1: Saul’s Confirmatory Signs September 7, 2008 A. SAUL HAD A GOOD BEGINNING: I SAMUEL 10:1-16 1. Influential father from the tribe of Benjamin. “Kish was a rich, influential man” (9:1, LB). 2. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

No One Likes A Homophobic God Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Jun 3, 2014

How Jesus defined traditional marriage

Background: • Very sensitive issue/very emotional • The critical issue of redefining marriage. Ill: Sam & Fred desperately want to be married. They seek to find a way to lead the charge to legalize marriage between people who love each other, no matter their sex. What is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Pursuit Of Divine Breakthrough

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 17, 2013

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

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You A Peacemaker? (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 17, 2013

Are you a peacemaker? Do you want to be a peacemaker?

Matthew 5:9-Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God. Blessed-Happy are the poor in spirit, Happy are those who mourn, Happy are the meek, Happy are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, Happy are the merciful, Happy are the pure in heart, Happy are the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Guardrails"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 7, 2014

The sermon describes the guardrails God gives us to help and maintain our journey with Him.

Psalm 121 “Guardrails” Andy Stanley says guardrails are, “a system designed to keep us from straying into dangerous or off-limit areas.” Have you ever had a problem going across the new River Gorge Bridge? When I'm going ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Godly Women Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 13, 2014

God's instructions for women.

Last week we started a new Message Series with the Letter to Titus. Again, as in all Scriptures, what’s in the Bible applies to all of us. And so, let us open our Bibles to Titus and learn…. Last week we noted from the first 5 verses that all Christians are to pursue godliness. Today, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Freedom In Christ! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 5, 2019

Freedom in Christ means it’s not a freedom to do whatever or however we wish rather, we are free from sin so that we may obey God (Romans 6:17-19).

The children of the devil live to please themselves instead of choosing a lifestyle that is pleasing to God. God wants us to pursue holiness. He wants us to live the Holy Spirit filled life. True Christian believer who has truly come to know Christ will be free from sin, they will be holy, in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8, Galatians 5:1

He Comes

Contributed by Fred Michaux on Apr 4, 2017

I want to explore three simple phrases tonight together: He came, He rose, and He comes…and I believe that as we journey through each of them, all of us are going to find ourselves moving forward into new places spiritually in our lives!

Opening -what are some Easter traditions…favorite candies…(show pic of me in an Easter outfit…and then show one from prom just for fun) -We laugh at this pic but the reality is, too many of us get stuck spiritually, on the inside…so many other areas of our live progress, our careers, our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Enemy's Warning Series

Contributed by Terry Williams on Aug 26, 2013

To help those who are living a false Christian lifestyle to recognize their upcoming judgment.

Sermon #5 of 11 Jude: A Call to Defend The Enemy’s Warning Jude 5-7 Passage 5 Now I want to remind you, although you once fully knew it, that Jesus, who saved a people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed those who did not believe. 6 And the angels who did not stay within their own ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Look For In Obedience? Series

Contributed by Rob Hall on Dec 1, 2014

obedience to God is more than just doing

What do you look for in obedience? What do you see? Text: Mt. 22:34-40 Intro: 1. “Good teacher what must I do to get eternal life?” 2. This question reflects the thinking of many when it comes to considering obedience to God 3. Obedience is when a command is issued and effort is made ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking With The Greatest Part 8 Series

Contributed by Brent Bailey on Dec 4, 2014

Love brings benefits

The benefits to walking in Love 1 Cor 12:31 NLT 31 So you should earnestly desire the most helpful gifts. But now let me show you a way of life that is best of all. 1 Cor 12:31 31 But earnestly desire and zealously cultivate the greatest and best gifts and graces (the higher gifts and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:31

Denomination: *other

Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Feb 22, 2022

Our "default setting" seems to be to find ways NOT to be at peace. But Jesus tells us that God is pleased when we do.

Friction points * Ex: [IMAGE of toilet paper rolls up and down] What’s the correct way to install the paper roll in the bathroom? * Silly, but it is an example of a situation where people can get into conflict with one another. * There are a lot more important friction points in life. They are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9, Proverbs 27:6, Colossians 1:19-20, Ephesians 4:3, James 3:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wounded Lamb: Tela' Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 30, 2022

“Comfort, comfort my people,” says your God. “Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and announce to her that her time of hard service is over"

40 “Comfort, comfort my people,” says your God. 2 “Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and announce to her that her time of hard service is over, her iniquity has been pardoned, and she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins.” 3 A voice of one crying out: Prepare the way of the Lord in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jesus The Bridegroom Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 9, 2025

Jesus, as the Bridegroom, demonstrates covenantal, sacrificial, and unending love for His Church, seeking to sanctify, purify, and glorify His people.

JESUS THE BRIDEGROOM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 5:25-27 Key Verse: “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, That he might present it to himself a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus The Judge Of All The Earth Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 16, 2025

Jesus, as the Judge of all the earth, ensures that every act, motive, and word is brought into righteous judgment, highlighting His fairness, holiness, and authority.

JESUS THE JUDGE OF ALL THE EARTH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 17:31 Key Verse: “Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God