Sermons on Pursuit Of God:

God's Thoughts On Zombies

Contributed by Scott Berry on Aug 13, 2009

We are no longer dead in our sins but Jesus has set us free and brought us back to life; so live!

Eph 2:1 – 10 God’s thoughts on Zombies 1) All of us start as zombies (vs 1) You were born as a zombie (vs 1) Vs 1 – We are all born zombies (the walking dead, alive in our sin) 2) What do zombies do? (vs 2, 3) Blood lust – likewise, we too – lust after things of this world Is not blood lust a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How God Heals

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Sep 22, 2009

Healing is an important gift from God given to the church. This sermon explores how God heals physically, spiritually and emotionally.

The bible clearly shows that healing is one of the things God is up to. In Mark 1:33-34 we heard The whole town gathered at the door, and Jesus healed many who had various diseases. Imagine being in that room. Or imagine being in the house when four characters pull the roof off the house to lower a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Prophesying God's Judgment Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 22, 2009

Jesus came as a Savior during His first coming. Saving grace has been available since then. Apparently that grace will come to an end when Christ returns and His Judgment will kick in. This is the reason we must get the Word out to all the perishing souls

Opening illustration: D.L. Moody was a great evangelist from Chicago. He went to England once and met a young man there that wanted to preach in his church. Moody agreed thinking that he would never see him again. To his dismay he received a letter that said the young man would be in his town ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:14-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying That Pleases God

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 25, 2009

Praying that pleases God leads to living a life that is pleasing to God and brings glory to our God.

PRAYING THAT PLEASES GOD--Colossians 1:9-14 Proposition: Praying that pleases God leads to living a life that is pleasing to God and brings glory to our God. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to pray prayers that please God that will lead to living a life that is pleasing to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

God As My Witness

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 26, 2009

Jesus identifies three witnesses to his identity as the Son of God in John 5.

Calling John, God and Moses to the Witness Stand John 5:31-47 Today we finish chapter 5 of John’s gospel. Lesson 1: Jesus heals the lame man at the pool of Bethesda on the Sabbath. Lesson 2: They persecute Jesus for this: and he answers them giving them a lot more than they expect. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Your God Boring?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 28, 2009

Moving from boredom to amazement

- Are you ever bored with God? - Why do you think that way? - What things are kids amazed about? - That bring them shear delight Kids are amazed at cotton candy, rides that go round & round, blowing soap bubbles - Amazement brings excitement - How is it that we are bored with life? - God has ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of God's Word Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 28, 2009

The Word of God is pre-eminent. It has the power to change your life and bring down God’s blessings.

The church at Antioch (N of Jerusalem), sent off their first missionaries – read Acts 13:1-4. • There were five pastors (teachers) and they sent Paul and Barnabas out. • They moved to Seleucia, sailed to Salamis, crossed the island to Paphos, and sailed to Perga and then North to Antioch ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Unpredictable God Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 28, 2009

God chooses to let things happen or supernaturally intervenes based upon His own purposes.

Our Unpredictable God (Acts 12:1-23) 1. We love predictable sayings. In Texas, for example, they say, "Everything is big in Texas." But not always. 2. This week, we read of a special birth in Indonesia. Take note that Indonesia is not in Texas: KISARAN, Indonesia – Indonesia’s heaviest-ever ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Testimony That Pleases God

Contributed by Larry Finley on Sep 29, 2009

Outline used for Funeral of Pastor Friend, with some modifications and then preached the next Sunday AM Service.

A TESTIMONY THAT PLEASES GOD 9/20/09 Hebrews 11:5 A. CLEAR TESTIMONY 1. Salvation Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. a. Singularity of salvation Neither is there salvation in any ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5

Denomination: Baptist

God's Answer To Busyness Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Sep 30, 2009

This is message 2 in the series from psalm 23. It centers around Psalm 23:2 & gives us some of God’s answers to a busy pressured life.

Sermon Series: Sermons from Psalm 23: Sermon #2: God’s Answer to Busyness: Scripture Ref: Psalm 23: 1-6 Introduction: This morning we’re continuing our series of sermons from the 23rd PSALM. There are 7 CAUSES of STRESS mentioned in this 23rd psalm & GOD gives ANSWERS to each one. Last ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

God Loves Families!

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Oct 1, 2009

Ordinary Proper 22: Our individualistic orientation as a culture has brought many ills upon us. Among those is the deterioration of the family. This message looks at Jesus’ teaching on the intention of God for men and women and children.

Leonard Sweet, professor of theology at Drew University was the keynote speaker at a theological convocation that I attended last fall. Part of Dr. Sweet’s message focused on the rampant individualism that has become so much a part of our culture. Here is a paraphrase of part of what he said: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Formula For Success

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 3, 2009

God’s Formula for Success works, But there are no shortcuts.It calls for us to be strong and courageous.It calls for us to be obedient to His commands.

There is a common desire inside everyone to want to succeed • Because we measure our worth on the basis of how successful we are. • How we measure that success is often based on a worldly standard rather than a godly standard. • Success by the world’s standard often means luxury, wealth, and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Believing The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 4, 2009

Looks at the Thessalonians belief in the Word of God and why we too can believe it along with some of the effects of believing and unbelief.

Believing the Word of God The Message of the Apostles is the Word of God The Word of God is Reliable Because the Apostles are Reliable The Word of God is Powerful It transforms us as we Receive God’s word in our minds AND Accept God’s word in our hearts The Word of God is Dangerous … for those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Calling Yet

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 7, 2009

Every Christian is called by God. If we would “walk worthily” of our calling then we must be faithful and true to what God has saved us for, and called us to be.

God is Calling Yet 08/14/05 AM Reading: Ephesians 4:1-6 INTRODUCTION In Ephesians 4:1 Paul talks about the Christian’s “vocation,” or “calling.” The Bible mentions several different callings that God gives us as believers: 1. There is THE CALL TO SALVATION. 2. THE CALL TO SANCTIFICATION, And 3. THE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Call To The Poor Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 12, 2009

Poor Christians are special people to God. He saves each of us on the basis of the work of Christ on the cross & not because of anything that we are or have. But the poor are more receptive to the gospel message therefore they seem favored by God.

JAMES 2:5-7 GOD’S CALL TO THE POOR [1 Corinthians 1:26-27] Preferential treatment of the rich is wrong. James makes his case that biased judgment is wrong through four rhetorical questions he will ask, expecting an affirmative answer. Those who have entered into a faith relationship with Jesus ...read more

Scripture: James 2:5-7

Denomination: Baptist