Sermons on Pursuing God:

Throne Gazing

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 7, 2006

God is beautiful in all His ways. He relentlessly and lovingly pursues mankind reaching out in romantic passion with nail pierced hands.

Deeply rooted in every human heart is an unquenchable longing for beauty, a God-given sense that beauty must have a meaning that is larger and more permanent than ones own self. It can arouse pleasure, delight and even bring rest. Every person longs to observe and be a part of beauty as they seek ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Struggling With God"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 15, 2014

The sermon shares how we all struggle in life and with God.

“Struggling with God” Genesis 32:22-32 WE are likened unto Jacob. Jacob had a situation where wrestled all night with an angel. Jacob struggled with God He had always had struggles • He struggled over a birth rate • He struggled with his brother and he conspired with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Methodist

Better Priorities In The New Year PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

The sermon encourages prioritizing God's presence, pursuing purpose through Him, and promoting prosperity by seeking His kingdom and righteousness in our daily lives.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering. It is a joy and a privilege to be in fellowship once more, to share in the Word and the wonder of our Lord. As we gather in this place of worship, we are reminded of the words of the great Martin Luther, who once said, "I have so many things to do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Topics: Seeking God, Putting God First

Moving From Victim To Victor

Contributed by Michael Bridge on Jun 2, 2003

How to move from defeat to victory.

Moving from Victim to Victor Psalms 18:1-5 1 I will love thee, O LORD, my strength. 2 The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. 3 I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-5, Psalm 18:1-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Beauty Of God’s Presence Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 4, 2025

The beauty of God’s presence is an invitation to experience His love, peace, and transformation. As we seek His presence through prayer, worship, and the Word, we open ourselves to the profound beauty that comes from a close relationship with Him.

THE BEAUTY OF GOD’S PRESENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 27:4 “One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in His temple.” Supporting Texts: Exodus ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4, Exodus 33:14-15, Psalm 16:11, Isaiah 63:9, Matthew 18:20, John 14:23, 1 Chronicles 16:27, Psalm 84:10-11, Revelation 21:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Developing Intimacy With God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 4, 2025

Developing intimacy with God is the highest pursuit of the Christian life. It requires intentionality, consistency, and a deep hunger for His presence.

DEVELOPING INTIMACY WITH GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 4:8 “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” Supporting Texts: Psalm 63:1 Jeremiah 29:13 Psalm 27:4 John 15:4-5 Philippians 3:10 Matthew ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, Psalm 63:1, Jeremiah 29:13, Psalm 27:4, John 15:4-5, Philippians 3:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Won’t Relent Series

Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Nov 27, 2011

Jesus, the Bridegroom, passionately pursues me, His Bride, with His relentless LOVE! Full Audio, Video, Outline and Devotional available at http://oldsite2.rockpointchurch.org/index.php/resources-mainmenunew-245/weekly-messages-2011/408-behind-the-music.

Full Audio, Video, Outline and Devotional available at http://oldsite2.rockpointchurch.org/index.php/resources-mainmenunew-245/weekly-messages-2011/408-behind-the-music. REVIEW: BEHIND THE MUSIC…SONGS OF THE REDEEMED… 1. Song: MANIFESTO: Colossians 3:16 MUSIC richly connects truth to life, by ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 8:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Whole Enchilada

Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on May 11, 2001

A Challenge to pursue the complete truth of God’s Word.

The Whole Enchilada 2 Timothy 4:1-8 1. I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; 2. Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Seeking God"

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Dec 9, 2001

George Harrison wanted to know God...was his quest successful?

West Greeley Baptist Church December 9th 2001 “Seeking God” Proverb’s 2: 1-5 Pastor Mark Hensley “My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding, and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Believed

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

We must be pursued by God to come to Him.

Intro: - In Genesis 1 we have Christ in Creation - In Genesis 2 we have Christ in Marriage - In Genesis 3 we have Christ the Messiah Foretold - In Genesis 4 we have Christ Believed I. The Birth of Cain v. 1-2 - Liberal scholars hold that much of Genesis is not meant by God to be literal - By them ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Disappointed Dreamer Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 14, 2017

Don’t let anything stop you from pursuing your God-given dreams, not rejection nor reversals, because in God’s sovereignty, our setbacks are but stepping stones to success.

Before I get into my message today, I want you to pick a number, any number. Did you pick a number larger than a million? If not, then, why didn't you? In 1998, Larry Page and Sergey Brin picked the number one followed by 100 zeroes while they were still graduate students at Stanford University. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why Lot Of Believers Still Crave For More Of Earthly Things?

Contributed by Samuel M on Mar 14, 2025

Because somewhere we have lost our hunger and thirst to seek God and see His face. When we pursue God, we will get glimpses of Christ’s Glory, and in that light, we will be drawn to know him more, and our desire for the world and its things, like grass, will slowly fade away.

Because somewhere we have lost our hunger and thirst to seek God and see His face. When we pursue God, we will get glimpses of Christ’s Glory, and in that light, we will be drawn to know him more, and our desire for the world and its things, like grass, will slowly fade away. The more we see and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Help For The Hard Storms Of Life - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 30, 2018

1. Reemphasize your relationship with the Lord (vs. 20-25). 2. Be persistent in your prayers (vs. 27-29). 3. Pursue God's plan for your life (vs. 30-32). 4. Make an effort to encourage other people (vs. 21-25; 33-38). 5. Rely on God's ability to rescue you (vs. 39-44).

Help for the Hard Storms of Life - Part 2 The Book of Acts - Part 90 Acts 27:20-44 (Initial reading vs. 20-29) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 12, 2015 *I've been in a few bad storms. In 1982, I was flying to Korea to help negotiate a contract for the Air Force. While we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:20-44

Denomination: Baptist

Jumping Jonah PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 9, 2025

God relentlessly pursues us with grace, even when we run or resist, inviting us to trust His presence and respond to His call.

Some of us know the sound of God’s whisper as well as we know our own name. It comes in the quiet of a morning commute, in the nudge you can’t shake, in the Scripture that lands like a letter with your address on it. And some of us know the sound of our feet when they’re running in the opposite ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Topics: Hearing God, Seeing God, Jonah's Reaction

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