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  • Joseph Persaud avatar

    The Measure Of A Man

    Contributed by Joseph Persaud on Jan 30, 2011
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    A man of God is known by that which he flees from as well and by what he pursues after.

    1 Timothy 6:11-14 “11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. 12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. 13 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Number Your Days

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 10, 2017
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    Don’t waste your life pursuing pleasure; serve the Lord with all of your heart!

    Number your Days May 7, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Don’t waste your life pursuing pleasure; serve the Lord with all of your heart! Focus Passage: Psalm 90:7-12 Supplemental Passage: And even when I am old and gray, O God, do not forsake ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Know The Power Of Resurrection!

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 22, 2019
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    The Apostle while still on earth pursued the power of resurrection through Jesus Christ and the love of God!

    Let us continue our worship by learning from God’s Word given through the Apostle Paul and addressed to a church in Philippi about 2000 years ago. God’s Word is eternal, inerrant and life changing and so the Letter to the Philippians are for our church today as well! I suppose we can say that it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    An Excellent Spirit PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    Explore the power of an excellent spirit, as demonstrated by Daniel in the Bible, and inspire the congregation to pursue godliness in their lives.

    Good morning, church family! I hope you’re all feeling blessed today. We're about to dive into a powerful message from the Word of God, specifically Daniel 6:1-3. The theme of our sermon today is the power of an excellent spirit and the example of Daniel and the fruit of godliness. As John ...read more

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    Holy, Holy, Holiness! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 24, 2024
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    Explores the divine call to pursue personal holiness, permeate social holiness, and practice daily holiness.

    Welcome, welcome, dear friends and family in Christ. We are gathered here today, not by chance or coincidence, but by divine appointment. Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and love, has brought us together to share in the joy of His Word, to grow in His grace, and to learn how we can live ...read more

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    Advent Continues -The Inescapable Love Of God, Lighting The Candle Of Love! Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 7, 2023
     | 1,699 views

    We keep thinking that God only loves good people, but God loves sinners. He pursues them like he asked Hosea to pursue Gomer. With a painfilled heart, God goes looking for them, He loves the whole world.

    Sermon – Advent continues -The Inescapable Love of God Scripture: Hosea 11:1-12 “When Israel was a child, I loved him, and I called my son out of Egypt. But the more I called to him, the farther he moved from me, offering sacrifices to the images of Baal, and burning incense to idols. I myself ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Seeking God With A Passionate Heart

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 30, 2025
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    God desires to be found by those who seek Him with a passionate heart. He is not far from us, but we must make a conscious effort to pursue Him with undivided devotion.

    SEEKING GOD WITH A PASSIONATE HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 29:13 And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart." Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 4:29, Psalm 42:1-2, Matthew 6:33, Hebrews 11:6, James 4:8 INTRODUCTION: The pursuit of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Pursuing God's Heart - Reflecting His Mercy - Being Merciful

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 9, 2023
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    The heart of the LORD is about Mercy towards us, and as HE gives mercy, we are also to be merciful to others. We love, because HE first loved us. We forgive, because HE first forgave us. We have mercy because HE first was merciful to us.

    2023.07.09.Sermon.The Heart of the LORD - Have Mercy William Akehurst, HSWC I was reflecting on the “Walk through the Bible” study we did a few years back, when we recognized the 1st three kings over Israel, and the words and hand motions to describe each. King Saul had no heart for the LORD King ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life, Liberty And The Pursuit Of ?

    Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 1, 2004
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     | 2,076 views

    Christian Americans must take God’s teachings more to heart and pursue the things of God and not the world

    Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of …? July 4, 2004 Our nation was founded on Godly principles, but we are becoming a nation that has drifted from God. Today we pursue all kinds of other priorities and things to bring us happiness. But they always leave us lacking. Things can never fill the void ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    It's Off To Work We Go! Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,120 views

    Message #3 in Series: "Pursuing Excellence," focus is on serving the Lord by demonstrating excellence in our work places.

    Series: Pursuing Excellence Message #3: “It’s Off To Work I Go” -- Pursuing Excellence In the Workplace Colossians 3:23 - "But whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men,knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Aiming For More!

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,607 views

    Every christian should be a visionary with life spent pursuing a great faith while serving a great God.

    Aiming for More TEXT: Hebrews 11:1-16 FOCAL VERSE: 11:13 HOOK: I want to build on 2 concepts from this morning. “God has a plan” and “the determination to participate.” These are important because they define our view of the Christian life – what we believe God has called us to live. Too ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Contentment In A Culture Of Discontent

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 29, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,160 views

    Christians who choose to pursue godliness rather than greed will find contentment in living a life of trust.

    Title: Finding Contentment in a Culture of Discontentment Text: I Timothy 6:6-19 Thesis: Christians who choose to pursue godliness rather than their cravings, will find contentment in living a life of trust. Introduction According to a study by a non-profit research organization, RTI ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Am A Smooth Man

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008
     | 2,925 views

    We need to pursue the promises of God with the understanding that God brings about His purposes… not our dreams!

    Gen 25:21ff 1. His birth was miraculous a) God loves to glorify himself in impossible situations i) His father Isaac’s birth was miraculous ii) His mother, Rebekah was barren and Isaac prayed for her Gen 25:21 iii) We lose hope too quickly. We need the newspapers, check the rise in bond rates and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Light At The End Of The Tunnel Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,233 views

    If we are in the doldrums -- but learn to be emboldened by walking with God -- we can find courage to pursue better times.

    Light At the End of the Tunnel (Genesis 29:1-14) 1. I came across this true account from Reader’s Digest: My cell phone quit as I tried to let my wife know that I was caught in freeway gridlock and would be late for our anniversary dinner. I wrote a message on my laptop asking other motorists to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    10 Ways To Tell You're Slipping

    Contributed by Philip Cunningham Iii on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,734 views

    Encouraging Christians to face their weaknesses, to wake-up from spiritual coma’s, and to pursue spiritual revival.

    10 Ways to Tell You’re Slipping Sunday AM – Lynn Haven – 01/13/08 FOCUS: • Spiritual Depression • Slipping Away From God FUNCTION: • Encouraging Christians to face their weaknesses & pursue spiritual revival. A. Pleasantries B. Slumps. They happen all the time, don’t they? 1. When you hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ