Sermons on Pursuit Of God:

Saying Yes To God

Contributed by Brian William on Nov 10, 2005

When God became human, God said yes to humanity. When Jesus was obedient to the point of death, Jesus said yes to God. Because God said yes to us, we can say yes to God!

Yes, no, maybe so. Yes, no, maybe so. Each and every day we’re faced with dozens of decisions – things or people or places or events that we must say yes or no to. Yes, I’ll have chicken for dinner tonight. No, I won’t have beef. Yes, I’ll go to work this morning. No, I won’t stay even a minute ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Methodist

A Whorific Love For God Series

Contributed by David Kirkner on Nov 11, 2005

Sometimes God’s unfailing love becomes tough love

Introduction to: A Whorific Love For God If it ever happened in today’s Christian church it would travel the gossip line right across the country. Today’s 21st century Pharisees would shake their heads in disgust and others who didn’t know the context of the tale would add false but juicy tid-bits ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Unveiling God's Grace Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Nov 12, 2005

Sermon 2 in a 4-part series on Stewardship. Believers unveil God’s Grace through their TEMPLES, TIME, TALENTS, and TREASURE.

UNVEILING GOD’S GRACE Matthew 25: 14-30 1. I can remember the moment as if it was yesterday. I was six, going on seven years old, dressed the part, as one of a group of shepherds on the hillside around Bethlehem, keeping watch over our master’s sheep. • We had rehearsed for weeks to familiarize ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: United Methodist

In God We Trust Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 15, 2005

Kings of Judah, Pt. 9: "Hezekiah"

IN GOD WE TRUST (2 KINGS 18-20) Spiderman is arguably the most popular superhero of all time, especially with the two blockbusters they produced. Spiderman is the unpopular teenager turned superhero. I have the original first color copy of Spiderman reprinted by Barnes and Noble. In it Peter Parker ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hearing God's Word

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Nov 16, 2005

Nehemiah’s reading of the Law to the returned exiles produced a spiritual revival. In today’s materialistic world, do we not need to hear God’s Word afresh

Nehemiah 8 highlights the fact that after reconstruction there is a great need for reinstruction. We must learn to see life from God’s perspective. We need to change the way we think about ourselves and about life. All of us have been greatly affected by the philosophy of the world, much more than ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:9-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

God Is Out There! Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Nov 16, 2005

If we are to take the words of Jesus seriously, we must understand the way God thinks - or at least understand how differently God thinks from us.

Following Jesus, part 6 God is Out There! Wildwind Community Church November 6, 2005 Isaiah 55:9 (MSG) 9 "For as the sky soars high above earth, so the way I work surpasses the way you work, and the way I think is beyond the way you think. We have a hard time grasping how God thinks. I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:9

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Whorific Love For God Series

Contributed by David Kirkner on Nov 19, 2005

Sometimes God’s unfailing love becomes tough love

Introduction to: A Whoriffic Love For God If it ever happened in today’s Christian church it would travel the gossip line right across the country. Today’s 21st century Pharisees would shake their heads in disgust and others who didn’t know the context of the tale would add false but juicy ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Praise For A Great God

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 19, 2005

Mary’s praise teaches us four things about praise to God.

Luke 1:39-56 Praise for a Great God Woodlawn Baptist Church November 20, 2005 Introduction (I borrowed and adapted the following illustration from Rodney Buchanan’s sermon "Mary’s Song." Read Luke 1:39-56 Hype. I don’t know how much you kept up with its development, but if you followed it at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons To Bless God Series

Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Nov 24, 2005

This is an expositional message on 1 Pt. 1:3-5.

1 Peter 1:3-5 Reasons to Bless God Introduction: Last Week we saw: Title: always been identified as 1 Peter. Peter dictated and Silas wrote (5:12). Author: the Apostle Peter. (Also called Simon in Greek, and Simeon in Hebrew). Weak evidence some use to say not written by Peter: Lots of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living In The Presence Of God

Contributed by Val Black on Nov 25, 2005

When Jesus used the phrase "under my wings" it was a reference to an ancient custom thats still practiced today in some parts of the world. Its the idea of coming under the covering of someone or some thing for protection and provision.

Living In The Presence of God I. Psalm 36:5-7, "Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds. 6 Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; thy judgments are a great deep: O LORD, thou preservest man and beast. 7 How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 36:5-7

Denomination: Charismatic

God's Idea Of Community Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005

Acts 2 - Early Christian Community

Recap a few ideas: Acts is written for a person named Theophilus - what does that mean? What did Jesus tell His disciples to wait in Jerusalem for? The Holy Spirit is going to make us WITNESSES Where will we witness - first at home (Jerusalem - Home) Then nearby (Judea - Lake County) Cross ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be Useful To God

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 26, 2005

We are charged with cleansing our daily walk and bad habits. God will not do for us what He has commanded us to do for ourselves.

HOW TO BE USEFUL TO GOD Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, "The Lord knows those who are His," and, "Everyone who names the name of the Lord is to abstain from wickedness." Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also vessels of wood and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Dud For God

Contributed by Patrick Bissig on Nov 28, 2005

How to be ineffective for the Kingdom of God

I Timothy 4:12 “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young.” Brought up with fireworks on the 4th of July. Tennessee to buy them Every now and then we would have one that The fuse would light… Smoke would come out… Anticipation would raise…NOTHING!!! It was a dud! Nothing but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Psalmist's Picture Of God

Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 28, 2005

Life is not always wonderful; but we have the greatest reason to rejoice: our God is the powerful God of history, the Personal and Active God, and the God of Creation.

Theme: The Psalmist’s Picture of God Text: Psalm 146:1-10 Intro. A. I’d like to thank God for His sufficient grace that sustained us amidst the increasing political and economic crisis that we are experiencing in our country(Philippines). I know we all feel these pressing circumstances. But thank ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Kingdom Of God Is Near

Contributed by Andy Beech on Nov 29, 2005

The sermon describes what is meant by the ’Kingdom of God’ and that to enter the kingdom we need to repent and believe.

The Kingdom of God is Near Text: "The Kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!" Mark 1:15 a) What is the Kingdom of God? Kingdom Hall Ever since I was 5 years old the word ’Kingdom’ has intrigued me. When I went to my Primary School there was a big sign over the road which ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:15

Denomination: Methodist