Sermons on Pursuing The Mark:

Malachi – Pursuing The God Who Pursues Me Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 16, 2013

God loves us so much that He continues to pursue us even when we rebel against Him. So He desires that we pursue Him with that same fervor.

As most of you know, I met Mary the summer after my freshman year at the University of Arizona when we were both working as Student Hosts for the orientation of incoming freshmen. Although I was immediately attracted to her, I was pretty shy around attractive girls back then, so it usually took me ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Covenant: God Pursues

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 22, 2016

God pursues people through the making of covenants. Sermon focuses on how Christ fulfills the covenants.

Covenant: God Pursues Jeremiah 31:31-34 Rev. Brian Bill December 17-18, 2016 Some of you may know that many years ago I had the privilege of serving as one of Ray Pritchard’s associate pastors. Ray is my ministry mentor and most of what I know as a pastor I learned from him. Around 10 years ago ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Covenant: God Pursues Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 23, 2012

One could make the case that the Bible is the story of God pursuing people who have been running from Him and ruining their lives in the process.

Covenant: God Pursues Series: “Ancient-Future Christmas” Jeremiah 31:31-34 Rev. Brian Bill 12/23/12 What are you hoping to receive this Christmas? American Express did a survey recently and found that 31% of people said that receiving a “fruitcake” would be the worst gift ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Risk Of Pursuing Love Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Mar 4, 2012

Main Theme/Proposition: Pursue the one you love even though it is risky to pursue love. Maybe each time we pursue love/accept love and get hurt we are reminded of the hurt God feels when we reject him and his love. Topics: Love, Risk, Rejection, Hurt

Series: The Art of Dating, Love, & Relationships Message: The Risk of Pursuing Love Topics: Love, Risk, Rejection, Hurt, Pursuing, Christ, Main Theme/Proposition: Pursue the one you love even though it is risky to pursue love. Maybe each time we pursue love/accept love and get hurt we are ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:3-13

Denomination: Baptist

Refresh (5) Pursued Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 15, 2017

Who is God

Jesus needed to go through Samaria is kind of interesting. If you look at a map of his starting location and his final destination, Samaria was out of his way. There was no geographical reason to take that route. The Word is very clear though-he needed to take this route. Why? So he could have an ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pursue Your Destiny Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 19, 2018

By faith pursue salvation and the city of God like Noah and Abraham did.

Who needs a parachute when you’re jumping from a plane at 25,000 feet above the ground? Apparently, not Luke Aikens. He did it two years ago on August 1, 2016. Take a look! (Show Video: Skydiver Plunges 25,000 Feet with No Parachute; www.youtube.com/watch?v=-67NC9F-_NU) Luke Aikins plummeted from ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Pursued By Evil Forces Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 13, 2015

Believers of God will be pursued by worldly forces but God will provide help and a way of escape!

We noted several weeks ago in the Book of 1 Samuel, David found a faith partner; Jonathan, the son of King Saul made a commitment to be a loving godly brother to David. Now King Saul, because of his ego and turning away from God, became wicked and decided to kill David. Even though David was a hero ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:13-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pursue Something Bigger

Contributed by Benjamin Suulola on Mar 21, 2024

Change will always require stretching, but that’s where power to Breakfree from status quo is generated. No change that is positive and profitable comes by trying to hold steady when God is saying you should stir things up.

It is time to break status quo! I don’t know what it means to you. But this is the Word so strong in my spirit for someone this season! You have dwelt so much in the arena of status quo. You have overstayed your welcome in the valley of coping and indecision. We never grow during status quo! It’s ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:6-8

Denomination: Apostolic

David Pursued By Saul Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 5, 2019

First Samuel 23:15-29 shows us how God providentially cares for believers.

Scripture In our study of the life of David, we are now following David as a fugitive on the run from King Saul. Initially, David’s faith in the Lord was superseded by his fear of Saul. But then David came to realize that God was sovereignly watching over him. As a result, David’s trust in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:15-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Are You Pursuing? Series

Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021

What Are You Pursuing?

C.S. Lewis wrote this in Mere Christianity: “If you read history, you will find that the Christians who did the most for the present world, were those who thought the most of the next one. It has only been since Christians have largely ceased to think of the next world that they have become so ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Provoked To Pursue The Promise PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 15, 2024

This sermon encourages embracing God's promises through passionate pursuit and perseverance, finding strength in His unchanging love despite human failings.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a joy it is to gather together in the loving embrace of our Lord, united in our shared hunger for His divine wisdom. As we stand on the precipice of a new day, let us remember that each sunrise is a testament to God's unwavering promise of renewal ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Topics: Relentless, Quest, Make It

Pursue Your Purpose Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Mar 18, 2020

Ezra and Nehemiah provide a biblical background for us. They led a people facing far more difficult circumstances to a point of great success in their work, in their national identity, and in their new understanding of faith.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured What is your purpose? How do you pursue your purpose? People around the world ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-11, Nehemiah 1:1-11, Nehemiah 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Logic Of Pursuing Godliness Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 11, 2020

Paul clearly taught salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Jesus Christ alone. Such a teaching could easily raise two objections Paul addresses. And in doing so, he charts God’s agenda for holy living for the believer.

The Logic of Pursuing Godliness (Romans 6:1-23) 1. It must be tough right now for to take the Census, with Covid and all. 2. I have a funny Jewish joke about this. The census taker comes to the Goldman house. “Does Louis Goldman live here?” he asks. “No,” replies Goldman. “Well, then, what is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pursuing A Meaningful Life

Contributed by Don Campbell on Nov 22, 2024

Millions are searching for a meaningful life, but they are searching for it in all the wrong places.

PURSUING A MEANINGFUL LIFE Eccl 12:13-14 INTRODUCTION A. Harold Kushner observed over 30 years of ministry as a congregational rabbi that “Most people are not afraid of dying; they are afraid of not having lived.” B. In searching for a life of significance, Solomon had the means to explore all ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, John 4:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pursuing Godliness With Contentment Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 3, 2004

What it takes to be content in this world.

September 5, 2004 Stewardship Sermon on Being Content • In North Africa the natives have a very easy way to capture monkeys. A gourd, with a hole just sufficiently large so that a monkey can thrust his hand into it, is filled with nuts and fastened firmly to a branch of a tree at sunset. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12-13

Denomination: Lutheran