Sermons on Pursuit Of God:

When A Church Makes God Sick Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 27, 2018

Tepid Faith is condemned by Holy God. The Risen Saviour calls us to hot faith that impels us to glorify His Name.

“To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: ‘The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God’s creation. “‘I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Hooray! God Does Not Think Like Us!

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 20, 2023

He is, as Torah teaches, “slow to anger.” That’s very different from most of us.

Twenty-fifth Sunday in Course 2023 All of Scripture is useful to those whose purpose in life is to attain union with the Blessed Trinity. But there are probably a hundred verses that stand out as critical in the most important pursuit of our existence on earth. Two of these, surely, come from ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9, Philippians 1:20-27, Matthew 20:1-16, Luke 23:42

Denomination: Catholic

Pastors: God Called And Church Called

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 7, 2005

Consider the pastor’s call and a church’s response to that call

God’s Glorious Church Pastors: God Called or Church Called? 1 Timothy 1:11 Woodlawn Baptist Church March 6, 2005 Introduction Have you ever received one of those chain letters that tells you to send a copy of the letter to several other people, add your name to the list, and so on? There’s a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

From Slaves Of Sin To Slaves Of God Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Apr 16, 2005

From slaves of sin to slaves of God

This section continues Paul’s discussion of sanctification by reminding his readers of their past slavery to sin and their new slavery to righteousness. He wants them to live in submission to their new master, Jesus Christ, and not be entantagled again with the sins that characterized their old ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Were Shaped For Serving God Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

Realize God did not create you to be a consumer but to make a contribution to the world

“WE WERE SHAPED FOR SERVING GOD” Sunday, May 23, 2004 40 Days of Purpose – week 5 We are in the fifth week of 40 Days of Purpose answering the question “What on earth am I here for?” I have asked Karen Yarnall to be a living demonstration of last week’s message, but also this week’s message, as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spirituality - Part Of The Life God Blesses Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 14, 2007

Spirituality is a term that is much used and equally misunderstood in our time. In the broadest sense, when we define spirituality, we think of that person who is intent on the qualities of soul, whose life is not centered on physical matters such as owni

Series - “Preparing to Prosper” “God loves to bless His children!” That is the declaration of the Bible, a promise that we can live by. In this series of messages, my aim has been to teach how we position ourselves to stand in the flow of God’s blessing, to live in a way that is prosperous, not ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where Does God Fit In? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 6, 2010

What does it mean to take God seriously? What does putting God first look like? What does it involve?

“Law & Order: SPU – Where Does God Fit In?” Exodus 20:3; 1 Corinthians 10:5-14 A man purchased a statue of Christ and placed it on his desk in his den. A few days later his wife moved the statue to a table in the living room. Their five-year-old daughter, noticing the change of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Painting God's Masterpiece Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 13, 2009

Part one of living in the land of WERE.

Painting God’s Masterpiece Part 3 Living In The Land of WERE Scriptures: Deuteronomy 4:9; 14; Genesis 12:2; 15:4-6; Numbers 13:27-33 Introduction: After God led the Children of Israel out of Egypt, Moses gave them some instructions about remembering what God had done. In Deuteronomy 4:9 and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing For A God Visit - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 7, 2009

Sermon to prepare for the 40 Days of Community campaign, introduces the purposes and encourages people to get involved to experience God at work.

Next Sunday we will begin day one of the 40 Days of Community, it’s our kickoff Sunday (six week series called "What on Earth Are We Here For?"). We aren’t doing this just for something to do this fall, giving us one more thing to keep ourselves busy with church. Our leadership has chosen to do ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

God Knows How To Make Lemonade!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 14, 2013

Don’t give up, your answer is closer than you think. Your miracle is just around the corner! He hasn’t forgot about your need and He still knows your address, He knows everything about you!

“God knows how to make Lemonade John 21:1-2 MSG 1.After this, Jesus appeared again to the disciples, this time at the Tiberias Sea (the Sea of Galilee). This is how he did it: Simon Peter, Thomas (nicknamed "Twin"), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the brothers Zebedee, and two other ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Foundation One: God's Plan For Marriage Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jul 6, 2015

An expositional study of Genesis 1 and 2 focusing on God's plan for marriage

Foundation One: God’s Plan for Marriage Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” So God ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Arm Is Not Shortened

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 12, 2015

Moses needed 13 trains of food, water, & wood. Then they want meat! Will God still work miracles? Yes, because the Blood hasn't lost its power, the Holy Spirit hasn't been withdrawn, Jesus conquered all, the Word can't return void & God is for you!

THE LORD’S ARM IS NOT SHORTENED Num. 11:23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE AGGIE AND THE SHEEP 1. An Aggie was really tired of being made fun of, so he decided to take off his Texas A & M shirt and start wearing an SHSU shirt. 2. He drove ½ way to Huntsville and saw a farmer and a flock of sheep ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Image Of God & The Abortion Question

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on May 24, 2022

This message addresses the abortion question and the sanctity of life prompted by the US Supreme Court leak on the Roe v Wade case.

Image of God & The Abortion Question Text: Psalm 139; Gen 1:26; 1 Cor 6: Subject: How does God see human life? Complement: made in his image Idea: All human beings – born and in womb are made in God image. Preaching idea: “made in God’s image & likeness” (Fearfully and wonderfully ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, 1 Corinthians 6:18-20, James 3:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leading With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 20, 2015

All people are called to be sanctified and filled with the Holy Spirit. How? More than anything it is what you let God do to you.

Leading With the Holy Spirit “I am fully convinced, my dear brothers and sisters, that you are full of goodness. You know these things so well you can teach each other all about them.” Romans 15:14 Intro: We have all heard of the “rat maze experiment.” They put a rat at ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For God So Loved The World

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 9, 2001

Somebody said, "Grandparents are the biggest hypocrites in the world. There is just no way that the grandparents of my children could be the same parents who raised me, because they are so very different."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. "Mommy, what does God look like?" asked 5-year-old Timmy. He put down his peanut butter sandwich & took a big swallow of milk. "Well, God is a Spirit & we can’t see Him in the same way ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ