Sermons on Pursue:

"congratulations! It's A Savior!" Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jul 25, 2021

God continues to look for women and men like Mary and Joseph. People who will pursue obedience, whatever the cost. People who will trust God – even though the outcome seems unsure. God continues to raise up people for His purposes.

When I first proposed doing this, I know that it struck a lot of you … well, probably all of you … as something odd … out of the ordinary. When it came time, you weren’t sure what to do. Do we put up our traditional Christmas decorations? And, again, I’m sure that you found my answer a bit odd … ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Living A Sanctified Christian Life

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 31, 2025

Sanctification is the process by which a believer is set apart for God’s purposes, living a life that reflects His holiness. To live a sanctified Christian life means to intentionally separate oneself from sin and to pursue a life of purity, guided by the Holy Spirit.

LIVING A SANCTIFIED CHRISTIAN LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4 "For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you should abstain from sexual immorality; that each of you should know how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Hebrews 12:14, Galatians 5:16-17, 2 Timothy 2:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Dangers Of Greed And Materialism

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 26, 2025

Greed and materialism are dangerous traps that can lead to spiritual decline, broken relationships, moral corruption, and eternal loss. True contentment comes from trusting in God, not wealth. We must guard our hearts and pursue righteousness over riches.

THE DANGERS OF GREED AND MATERIALISM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 12:15 – “And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.” Supporting Texts: 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Matthew 6:19-21, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In Pursuit Of Portion

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Mar 23, 2024

Our life's pursuits ultimately define us. King David was a man after God's own heart. King Solomon ultimately pursued other things. Being in pursuit of God as your portion will lead you into the fullness of His goodness today as well as for an eternity.

King David said, “??O LORD, You are the portion of my inheritance and my cup; ??You maintain my lot.” Psalm 16:5 The word for portion in Hebrew is manâ (Strong’s H4490), and it is translated as part or portion. It’s used 14 times. In most of these instances, it refers to the portion of an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:4, 1 Kings 12:14, 1 Kings 12:4, 1 Kings 3:16-28, Proverbs 9:10, 1 Kings 11:4, Psalm 16:2, Psalm 23:1, Psalm 16:5, Psalm 17:14, 1 Corinthians 3:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Unfinished Business Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 25, 2018

In one word in the Greek, "Tetelestai!", Jesus proclaimed that his mission was finished. His death covered all our sins, and the pursuit of his mission to the end motivates us to pursue our God-given mission as we accept his forgiveness from the cross.

Unfinished Business Seven Last Words from the Cross Part 6 * John 19:28, 30 It must be spring! In the last couple of weekends, I cut the grass twice, weeded, helped prepare a gravel and stone walkway, gathered up dead branches, and pruned the shrubs. It felt good to tackle some things, but it ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30, 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing The Resurrection Of Christ

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Apr 18, 2009

Today I am going to outline the three principles from our passage that if followed will lead us to experience the resurrection of Christ: 1. PURSUE CHRIST ALONE (16: 1-2) 2. PROCEED BEYOND THE OBSTICLES (16: 3-4) 3. PROVIDE THE RESURRECTION MESSAG

“EXPERIENCING THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST” “Resurrection Sunday” Mk. 16: 1-8, 10-11 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Introduction: • Discuss the pain of almost losing my son at birth. Discuss how difficult it was to have my hopes and dreams taken away and then discuss how wonderful it was the day I took ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-11

Denomination: Orthodox

Pressing Into His Presence Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Sep 18, 2007

Worship is not merely a response to God, but it is also the pursuit of God. God pursues us, and yet for some odd reason, He seems to be just beyond our grasp when we seek Him. The pressing into His Presence is the choice of our will to worship Him.

Encountering God - Part 2 – Pressing Into His Presence Overview Last week, I laid a foundation for what I believe to be the biblical nature of worship, starting with the fact that God has created mankind to worship Him. That worship arises from a relationship with Him. The bible says in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1

Denomination: Baptist

Prevailing In Righteousness Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007

This spiritual warfare series handles the topic in a different way: using Paul’s teaching on each piece of the armor from the previous chapters helps us to see the meaning of this war--less about attacking Satan and more about pursuing God! Righteousness

“I WILL PREVAIL” Spiritual Warfare Series, Part 2. Spiritual Warfare: Finding the Strength in Your Struggle to Stand for Jesus. Ephesians 6:10-18 Review: A life that is right with God is what threatens the enemy the most. When you are right with God, God is right in you! A prevailing person is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Methodist

Living The Life - A Call To Godly Living

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 21, 2017

God desires that every believer lead a righteous life but our culture places a lot of pressure on Christians to "fit in." How can we resist the secular influences of our time? The apostle Paul reveals how to pursue holiness and resist compromise.

Living the Life - A Call to Godly Living Scripture: Romans 12:1-2 Introduction: God desires that every believer lead a righteous life. But our culture places a tremendous amount of pressure on Christians to "fit in." The doctrines of our faith are often mocked and ridiculed in the public ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Romans 10:17, Colossians 3:3, Philippians 4:8, Proverbs 8:32-36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Marks Of The Faithful Church

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 16, 2013

With what God has entrusted to us, are we faithful not only as individuals but as a church toward God. Are we willing to faithfully pursue Him and walk with Him no matter what! God put the church in the world; Satan tries to put the world in the church. Be faithful!

Opening illustration: I wonder what Christ or even the apostle Paul would say if they were to visit our churches today. What a beehive of activity! Committees, programs, entertainment without end. But worship is often downplayed, services are cut back, prayer meetings are eliminated. Some call ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gate Is Narrow!

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 5, 2012

Many DISTRACTIONS that may come to HINDER us in PURSUING our DESTINY, such as PETTY ARGUMENTS, PROVING ourselves RIGHT, CRITICIZING others, looking for other’s FAULT, etc… Remember, we are not fighting against FLESH and BLOOD, we are FIGHTING against EV

Many DISTRACTIONS that may come to HINDER us in PURSUING our DESTINY, such as PETTY ARGUMENTS, PROVING ourselves RIGHT, CRITICIZING others, looking for other’s FAULT, etc… Remember, we are not fighting against FLESH and BLOOD, we are FIGHTING against EVIL POWERS, PRINCIPALITIES and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: *other

Until Death Do Us Part

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 6, 2011

Marriage is not a one wheel drive vehicle on a one way street. It takes two to begin a marriage relationship. Trying to take control or pursuing to change or alter one another will only push each other apart. Most of the time the problem is in us and we a

Opening illustration: A bride was very nervous. It was right before the service. She wasn’t sure she could even walk down aisle. Her mother gave her some words of calming wisdom. She said to her. “Honey, there’s only three things you need to focus on. If you focus on these three things, you’ll be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Quick Lessons Of Life Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 26, 2013

Who am I? Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going? Solomon pursues the meaning of life for us. did he discover the answer? Well, here are three quick lessons of life!

Ecclesiastes 7:1-29 Three Quick Lessons of Life Have you ever asked or been asked these questions about life? Who am I? Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going? What’s the reason for my existence? Solomon did. He pursued the meaning of life and chronicles them for us in ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

In Awe Of Easter Grace Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Apr 9, 2023

So if you’re serious about living this new resurrection life with Christ, act like it. Pursue the things over which Christ presides. Look up, and be alert to what is happening around Christ—that’s where the action is.

On the statement is simultaneously an announcement about what she saw and a statement of belief in her promise of a future life with Jesus and God. I, too AWE OF GRACE Colossians 3:1-4 3:1 So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4, John 20:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Dare To Believe In The Faithfulness Of God

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 6, 2024

Numbers 13 is about a report brought back by the Israelite spies about the land of Canaan, where they compared themselves to the giants in the land and felt like grasshoppers in their sight, showcasing the crippling effect of fear and lack of faith in pursuing God's promises

Subject: Dare to Believe in the Faithfulness of God Scripture Lesson: Numbers 13:26-33 “to Moses, Aaron, and the whole community of Israel at Kadesh in the wilderness of Paran. They reported to the whole community what they had seen and showed them the fruit they had taken from the land. This was ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:26-33, Isaiah 53:1, 1 Samuel 17:15

Denomination: Methodist