Sermons on Pursuing God:

A Sanctified Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 13, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to pursue holiness, reflecting God's purity in all actions, guided by the teachings and example of Jesus Christ.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather together with you today, in this sacred space, united by our shared faith and love for our Lord Jesus Christ. We are indeed a blessed people, called to live in the light of God's love, and to reflect that love to a world in desperate need of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-16

Topics: Sanctified Life, Christ

The House That Wisdom Built Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 14, 2024

God tells us to pursue wisdom... but what kind of wisdom should I want, and how can obtain it?

When you build a house you want to be wise about the kind of contractors you hire, the kinds of materials you use, the research you do… and you’ll want to be wise in choosing the location to build the home. This last one can be extremely important… For example, a few years ago a Chicago family ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Off The Fence #3 - The Process Of Blessing Series

Contributed by Stephen Noel on Dec 5, 2003

Number 3 in Series on compromise. #3 brings us the process of Blessing. When we get off of the fences of idolatry, we set ourselves up for blessing.

Part three: GET OFF THE FENCE! Let me remind you of the challenges of this message. I believe that it is time for the children of God to arise, and get ourselves up from the place of complacency in our Spirit and in our flesh, and ’get off the fence!’ I believe that it is time for the Church ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-2, Exodus 20:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hapy Are The Humble Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 23, 2019

Do you want to be truly happy and blessed? Then be humble in your attitude towards yourself, your sin, others, and God.

Tim Keller, in his book The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness, talks about his high school days when his mother kept telling him, “You know, honey, you ought to join the chess club.” He would say, “Mom, I hate chess.” “Yes, I know,” she would say, “but it will look so good on your college ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Beauty And Majesty Of God

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 15, 2015

God is beautiful and majestic. How do we examine our attitude toward life and toward God? King David gives us some insights from his life and poetry.

The Beauty and Majesty of God - Psalm 27:1-5 - February 15, 2015 As his parents watched from the patio, a little boy played baseball by himself in the back yard. Of course this amounted to tossing a ball into the air and attempting to hit it with his bat. As he did so he proclaimed to no one in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Scandalous Healing"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 22, 2015

They are willing to create a scandal... they are willing to pursue Jesus and what He did for them at all costs... Until they see the breakthrough.. Until they see God working in their situation.. Until there is no more need...

Scandalous Healing Illus. cured A woman went to her doctor’s office. She was seen by one of the new doctors, but after about 4 minutes in the examination room, she burst out screaming and ran down the hall. An older doctor stopped her and asked what the problem was, and she explained. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing To Receive God's Will

Contributed by Kirk Wannop on Jan 16, 2011

It's hard to find God's will because it's hard to do God's will. While seeking God's will you are being prepared to succeed in it.

Preparing to Receive Gods Will Romans 12:1-2 Jan 9th, 2011 Every Christian should be occupied with finding the will of God. They should be obsessed with finding the will of God. If only finding our way into God’s will was as easy as turning on a GPS. Finding our way geographically is so ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Mennonite

Disregarding God's Directive ...

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Sep 10, 2009

“A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you’re looking down, you can’t see Something that’s above you” Pride is something else in our life that has to go before pressing into God’s best. “Why is that?” you may

Disregarding God’s Directive ... Numbers 20:1-20:13 Also Exodus 17:1-7 Golden Text - The Lord spake unto Moses and Aaron , Because ye beli... “A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you’re looking down, you can’t see Something that’s above ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Apostolic

Wholly Devoted To God Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 20, 2018

Message 18 in our exposition of Nehemiah. Nehemiah called them to covenant to changes. This message focuses on the covenant to keep the sabbath day.

Chico Alliance Church Wholly Devoted to God REVIEW We continue our pursuit of the elements of revival as demonstrated in the time of Nehemiah and Ezra and recorded in Nehemiah's journal. Rally together Read and study the Word together Rejoice together Reflect together Resolve together Committed ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

This Is God’s Will

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 13, 2012

The message explores the area of sanctification, expected of all who name the Name of Christ.

“Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more. For you know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus. For this is the will of God, your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In God's Purpose: A Lesson From Nehemiah PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 1, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to persevere through challenges, resist deception, and stay committed to God's purpose for their lives, drawing inspiration from Nehemiah's example.

Good morning, beloved family. It is indeed a joy and a privilege to gather together in the house of the Lord. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and we are alive and well, ready to hear what God has to say to us today. In the sacred pages of the Holy Bible, we find ourselves standing ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-4

Topics: Perseverance, Opposition

What Are You Investing In?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 24, 2009

Every person who’s growing up is dying to live his life. But as people get older, instead of dying to live, they start living to die. What are you really dying for? Let us walk the plan for how to invest in a life that truly matters, and to leave a legacy

Opening illustration: Play the video clip km_lasting treasures (available from sermoncentral.com). Introduction: Every person who’s growing up is dying to live his life. But as people get older, instead of dying to life, they start living to die. What are you really dying for?” No matter how far ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Am I Receiving So Much Flack For Trying To Follow God? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 10, 2013

A look at the negative reaction the Magi received when they arrived in Jerusalem. Often in our lives our attempts to follow God are not met with positive responses from those around us.

THE RESPONSE THE MAGI RECEIVED IN JERUSALEM: Their question didn’t bring joy, but instead brought surprise, anger, embarrassment, and fear. - Matthew 2:1-7. a. Surprise. - Matthew 2:3. - The people are surprised by this news. We know this because of the response. No one has any idea ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Trip Over God Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 18, 2024

The problem is that we get tripped up on God’s plan as we try to seek our own path in life.

Recovered By Grace: Don’t Trip Over God Romans 9-11 So far in our study of the book of Romans, we have read: -The Good News is God’s Power to Save Everyone  -Everyone needs saving - all have sinned. -We cannot overcome the power of sin on our own. -Salvation is a matter of God’s grace, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Woe To Us!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 30, 2019

God does judge nations, cities, churches, families. If we refuse to pursue His glory, there is nothing left for God but to hold us accountable.

The news is particularly dark today—disrespect among the youth of the nation; increasing sexual assault in which even infants and toddlers are violated; violent crime increasing; external threats to national economic security; rising social unrest centring around linguistic and racial issues. ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 5:1-22

Denomination: Baptist