Sermons on Pursuing God:

Recognizing Godliness Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Feb 11, 2009

How do we recognize and pursue Godliness? 1. We stay away from evil influences. 2. We follow the teachings of scripture. 3. We anticipate divine blessing.

HOW TO RECOGNIZE GODLINESS PSALMS 1 1. Illus. of two magazine articles • One was on famous femal movie star. She talked about her desire to accumulate wealth, popularity, and sexual promiscuity. “I’m not happy, and I don’t even know anybody who is!” • The other article was about Mother Teresa. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God Makes His Ministers A Flame Of Fire

Contributed by James Dina on Jun 11, 2022

Your flame will always burn brightest when you are actively pursuing your ministry and pouring your life into others. Stoke those flames and get on fire for God. Avoid flame killers, pray for them and avoid them.

GOD MAKES HIS MINISTERS A FLAME OF FIRE For our ‘God is a consuming fire’ (Hebrews 12:29) ,”Who makes His angels spirits, and His ministers a flame of fire.” (Hebrews 1:7). When we are called to ministry as a servant of God, we have a duty to yield to God’s love and open our hearts to Him. He ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:7, Hebrews 12:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living In God's Presence Following God's Guidance

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 8, 2010

There is a promised provided in this proverb. If we take God at HIs word and live in HIs presence, we can take advantage of His promises, and take serious HIs direction.

Intro: What is the greatest promise in the entire Bible? The greatest promise in all the Bible is the one that we take the most for granted. It is the promise God’s presence. Many read the Bible but not to hear God’s voice. Many pray but not to bathe in God’s presence. Many ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Blessed Attitude Toward People

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 4, 2006

1- Demonstrate mercy 2- Pursue peace

INTRO.- ILL.- Do you remember the 1966 Clint Eastwood movie entitled, “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly”? It’s just one of many cheaply made, Italian films that helped to make Clint Eastwood famous. THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY. Have you had a run-in with any of those people lately? If not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do Not Pollute Your Souls With Greed Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 1, 2023

Greedy People Pursue Money at Any Cost.

Many are obsessed with the greed of power, Acquisition, Hoarding, Entitlement, and Overspending. Greedy People have an excessive desire for material possessions, wealth, fame, gifts, and attention. Greed makes a man blind and foolish, and they are incapable of loving others genuinely. Greed is one ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5, Proverbs 11:24, 1 Corinthians 5:11

See You Soon: Finding Peace In Conflicts Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 11, 2001

A plea to pursue peace even in the midst of conflict

Postcards from the Past: Finding Peace in Conflicts Scripture Reading: 3 John 1-14 Little Billy was playing in the family room while his dad watched the evening news on TV. When the newscaster started talking about rioting and unrest between Israelis and Palestinians, Billy turned to his dad. ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Keys To The Path To Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 4, 2015

What are some of the keys to pursuing spiritual growth?

THREE MISTAKES CONCERNING SPIRITUAL GROWTH: 1. I’m already there. - “This is as good as it’s going to get.” - “I’m mature enough.” - “My life looks like the other Christians around me.” - We need to recognize that God has more for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Rewards Of Seeking God

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 26, 2003

God promises great rewards to those who seek Him, and it is a proper motive for obedience to consider these rewards.

Last week, we discussed the topic of "seeking God." We saw that the pursuit of God is a lifelong quest. It’s not merely a phase in our spiritual growth, nor is it an optional activity. Rather, it’s fundamental to our lives as Christians, from beginning to end. You could even say that continuing to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:29, Psalm 24:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Know Your God? By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Jul 24, 2025

There is a difference between knowing about God and knowing God. Many attend church, sing songs, and recite verses, yet do not truly know the God they profess.

Do You Know Your God? Introduction There is a difference between knowing about God and knowing God. Many attend church, sing songs, and recite verses, yet do not truly know the God they profess. Daniel 11:32 says: “But the people who know their God shall be strong and carry out great ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Freedom That Comes From Obedience Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

Another visit into the life of David to encourage people to examine their own lives for areas where they are pursuing false “freedom” and to pursue real freedom within God’s design for living.

Today is the 2nd installment in this series from the life of David. If you’re following the Scriptures, you’re going to notice we’re skipping more than we’re looking at. And, you’re going to notice that once again, David is like us – in his life there are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Identity Reset: Letting God Redefine You

Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Jul 4, 2025

In a world that often tries to shape us, discovering our true identity in Christ can be transformative. Many people struggle to define themselves based on past mistakes, societal pressures, or personal achievements.

In a world that often tries to shape us, discovering our true identity in Christ can be transformative. Many people struggle to define themselves based on past mistakes, societal pressures, or personal achievements. I was once someone who allowed the expectations of others and my past errors to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:3, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Coming Move Of God Series

Contributed by John Macdonald on Jan 17, 2007

If Jesus called God Father then we minimise this aspect of God’s nature and character at our own peril.

ROMANS 5:1-5 “hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us”. The Love of God, the Love of your Father is an experience of the heart not about an intellectual understanding or knowledge of the head. Mike Bickle relates ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Masterpiece

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

You are God’s Masterpiece in Christ Jesus. This message is especially for any Christian trying to measure up and gain God’s favor rather than living in the approval that is his already in Christ.

God’s Masterpiece Eph. 2:1-10 5-24-09 Intro This morning I want to speak with you about God’s Masterpiece. You may be surprise what it is. We take our text from Ephesians 2:1-10. I am reading from the N.L. Translation. Look at the amazing statement about you in verse 10, “...we are God’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Charismatic

Hallowed Be Your Name - Part One Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 3, 2023

In part of one of unpacking 'hallowed be Your name,' we will look at what pursuing holiness is not and why we must pursue it.

Hallowed Be Your Name Matthew 6:9 OKAY – so we are in an in-depth verse by verse study of the Gospel of Matthew... (The King and His Kingdom)... AND CURRENTLY – we are doing a deep dive into the most well-known prayer in the world, a prayer that Jesus unveiled in His Kingdom Manifesto, a prayer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Little Concern For ‘the Way Of Promise’ Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 10, 2015

A study of the book of Hebrews 12: 14 – 29

Hebrews 12: 14 – 29 Little concern for ‘the way of promise’ 14 Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: 15 looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel