Sermons on Pursued:

Contentment Counselling

Contributed by George Warner on Aug 25, 2020

Arm yourself against the adversary

ST. JOHN 7:16-17 tells us about the pragmatism of sound doctrine. The Lord said : My doctrine is not mine but his that sent me. If any man do his will he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God or whether I speak of myself. I George am a recognizer of the physiological limitations of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Ministry At Thessalonica And Berea Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 17, 2021

Paul, Silas passed through Amphipolis, Apollonia and reached Thessalonica. As per their custom, Paul and Silas went to the synagogue and preached Jesus as Christ. They proclaimed Jesus as King and Messiah of Jews. Paul and Silas arrived at Berea and started to preach in the synagogue over there.

Acts 17:01-15 Ministry at Thessalonica and Berea 17:01-09 Ministry at Thessalonica 17:10-15 Ministry at Berea Acts 17:01-09 Ministry at Thessalonica Paul, Silas passed through Amphipolis, Apollonia and reached Thessalonica. As per their custom, Paul and Silas went to the synagogue and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Mindfulness For Christians

Contributed by George Warner on Mar 7, 2021

Happiness depends as much upon temperament as upon fortune

PHILIPPIANS 4:8 says : Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report : If there be any virtue and if there be any praise think on these things. BUT what exactly is the human mind supposed to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

How To Have Thriving, Healthy Relationships

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 22, 2020

This was a short talk (10 minutes) given at an inner city mission before dinner. It is directed at people who struggle with their relationships, and this struggle contributes to them being 'stuck' in life

Thriving, Healthy Relationships Who was your best friend with you were 10 years old? What was his or her name? My best friend was also named Matthew and our friendship lasted maybe 4-5 years. More than most things in our lives, friendships matter a great deal. Story of fellow who got job in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Curious Enough

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Feb 19, 2021

This topic stems from an understanding of the resurrection story as told to us in the gospel according to saint Mark & Matthew.

It is shown that Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to seek Jesus and their seeking yielded some results. In this discussion therefore, we will expatiate on a) What is means to seek Jesus. b) The results of being curious to see Jesus, i.e., seeking Jesus; c) The results of not being curious, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-13, Matthew 28:9-10, 2 Chronicles 12:14, 1 Chronicles 22:19, Psalm 34:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Powerful Preaching Of Peter Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 8, 2020

It is pleasing to observe the love and attitude of saints towards their new contacts and believers in the early Church. If anyone who does not believe in the Truth and its effects on lives but talks about Christ and the Kingdom is a false witness.

Acts 3: 11-26 Powerful Preaching of Peter 3: 11-12 We are Instruments of God 3: 13-16 We are Witnesses of God 3: 17-26 We are Evangelists of God Acts 3: 11-12 We are Instruments of God It is pleasing to observe the love and attitude of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Methodist

Genesis Chapter Fourteen Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 18, 2023

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Fourteen. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER FOURTEEN OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Lot is captured and Abram rescues him. Also, Abram meets Melchizedek king of Salem. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 14 Four kings, having conquered five kings of Canaan, take Lot captive. Abram, with his servants, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Common + Passion = Compassion

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 4, 2022

Common + Passion = Compassion

Common + Passion = Compassion Scripture Luke 10:25-37 Reflection Dear friends, Today we have the gospel passage with a rich meaning for our lives. Jesus Christ starts the parable by saying about a person. It is interesting to note that in the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus does ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Other

Rich Man And Lazarus

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 10, 2022

Many may go to church but alas only a few, very few, who strive hard to follow Jesus and His commandments would make it to heaven!

Rich man and Lazarus Luke 16:19 "Now there was a rich man, and he habitually dressed in purple and fine linen, joyously living in splendor every day. 20 "And a poor man named Lazarus was laid at his gate, covered with sores..” This morning God reminded me of the parable of the rich man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Church Hospitality Still There? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 5, 2022

Where is our hospitality? Are we a Diotrephes or a Demetrius?

In verses 1-8: • Letter gives important glimpse into early church • John is telling how he felt after hearing about Gaius. • Concerned for health and well-being • Romans 12:13, Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. • In early church days, traveling preachers/teachers were ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Word Of Faith That We Proclaim.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 3, 2022

If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and believe in your heart that God Him raised from the dead, you shall be saved.

THE WORD OF FAITH THAT WE PROCLAIM. Romans 10:8-13. For Moses, the word was ‘nigh thee, in your mouth and in your heart, THAT YOU MAY DO IT’ (Deuteronomy 30:14). The Apostle Paul makes a new application of this as “the word of FAITH which we proclaim” (Romans 10:8). According to Paul, the object ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Who Is Near Us Series

Contributed by Don Campbell on Oct 23, 2025

This is the 8th sermon in the series.

THE GOD WHO IS NEAR US PSALM 119:57-64 INTRODUCTION A. Some of the fathers of our nation are revered as great men of the Christian faith. Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Franklin, and perhaps others were deists, meaning they believed in the existence of a supernatural being. Still, they ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:57-64

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Treat Your Enemy.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 8, 2024

Overcoming evil with good.

HOW TO TREAT YOUR ENEMY. Romans 12:16-21. “Be not wise in yourselves,” reads the last clause of ROMANS 12:16. Paul has already warned us against being ‘wise in our own conceits’ (cf. Romans 11:25). This is also taught elsewhere in Scripture (cf. Proverbs 3:7; Isaiah 5:21; James 3:13-16). The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nourishment On Our Journey To The Mountain

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 8, 2024

That story always reminds me of the critical scenes in book 3 of Tolkien’s Ring Trilogy, when the lembas bread nourishes Sam and Frodo on their way to Mount Doom.

Nineteenth Sunday in Course 2024 Saint Paul was one of the greatest Christian thinkers of his day or any other day, and we see it clearly in his letter to the Church of Ephesus. He has just told us to put off our old nature, prone to selfishness and sin, corrupted by uncontrolled lusts for money, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51, Ephesians 4:30-32, Ephesians 5:1-2, Psalm 34:2-9, 1 Kings 19:4-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Towards Sanctification.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 11, 2025

God has not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness (1 Thessalonians 4:7).

TOWARDS SANCTIFICATION. 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8. As Paul approaches the subject of “sanctification” (cf. 1 THESSALONIANS 4:3; 1 THESSALONIANS 4:4), he encourages his readers on their “walking” and “pleasing God” so far; but also “beseeches” and “exhorts” them “in the Lord Jesus” to “abound more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational