Sermons on Pursuit Of God:

Zeal To Worship God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 24, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' zeal for pure worship, His intolerance for exploitation, and His commitment to truth and justice as depicted in John 2:13-22.

Welcome, beloved, to this sacred gathering where hearts unite in the love of Christ, where souls find solace in the truth of His Word, and where minds are nourished by the profound wisdom of Scripture. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. God, in His infinite wisdom, has brought ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Topics: Commercialization, Temple

A Meditation On Yahweh's Law Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 23, 2025

Psalm 119:1-8 teaches us that God’s covenant blessing is found in God’s word.

Introduction There were two notable men in Scottish ecclesiastical history with the same name: George Wishart. The first George Wishart (1513 - 1546) was a Scottish Protestant Reformer and one of the early Protestant martyrs who was burned at the stake on March 1, 1546. The second George Wishart ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Rock Of Parting

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 27, 2026

There was a rock in the wilderness that David associated with God. He named it the "Rock of Parting." This rock was David's stronghold, it kept him from his enemies, and at this rock God intervened to end his trial. God wants to give you a Rock of Parting!

THE ROCK OF PARTING 1 Samuel 23:25-28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: TEXAS REPEAT 1. In the wild west of the 1800’s, a cowboy stopped in at a saloon for a drink. Going out, he found his horse stolen. He went back in the saloon and yelled, "Which one of you rascals stole my horse?!" No one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:25-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lessons From The Life Of Samson

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Jul 26, 2017

Samson's motto for his life was to do what was right in his eyes. His life is a cautionary tale of the results of that pursuit. What strikes me is that that is many of our life mottos as well.

Life Lessons: Samson Text: Judges 13-16 Intro Good morning Real Life… My name is Curtis and I’m the Connections Pastor here. Before we get going I just want to give a shoot out to all who helped at VBS this past week! We had a great time learning about some sports, and about King David. We had a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Excelling In Goodness And Mercy Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 19, 2021

In the pursuit for godliness they will discover there are some negative characteristics that will block their ascendancy to excellency. Yet, disciples also learn lessons about how to experience a life characterized by goodness, mercy, grace, and joy

A major part of learning how to do something is learning the "do nots." To illustrate: One of my first lessons related to learning how to be a locomotive engineer involved learning certain things that I must not do—such as going to sleep. While pulling a train, you do not reach down ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking The First Step Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 7, 2002

1 of 4 of the series In Pursuit: The Jesus Walk. When we say we are followers of Christ what are we really saying? This message uncovers the first step in walking the Jesus Walk.

TAKING THE FIRST STEP Matthew 4:18-20 READ AT BEGINNING OF SERVICE: Luke 9:23 (NIV) 23 Then he said to them all: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. INTRODUCTION As a parent I’ve noticed something interesting taking place in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20, Luke 9:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Search For The Meaning Of Life Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 23, 2006

Ecclesiastes was written to people who question whether there is a God, and to those who outright reject God. What do they have left in life? Nothing but despair...but there is another Way.

Overcoming Futility, a Sermon Series on Ecclesiastes Message #1, “The Search for the Meaning of Life,” chapter 1 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We’ve entered a new year, and many people looking back on 2005 feel a sense of relief. We’re glad that year ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Congregational

The Face Of Faithfulness: John Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 18, 2012

today we want to focus our attention on John. His face beneath the cross is the face of faithfulness. A study of John’s presence at the cross will help us in the pursuit of faithfulness.

5-12-03 Title: The Face of Faithfulness: John Text: “Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Conditioning In Discipleship Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016

Many believers suffer "burn-out" or from lack of preparation. Like any other pursuit, if we are to be effective in service, we must make the proper preparations and condition ourselves spiritually.

The Conditioning in Discipleship 1 Corinthians 9: 24-27 Over the past several weeks we have been discussing discipleship and what the Scripture reveals about being a disciple of Christ. I am convinced the Lord desires every believer to be a disciple, but discipleship is not immediate following ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

"God Provides Hope" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 11, 2007

Sermon 2 in a study in Hosea

“It will come about in that day that I will respond,” declares the LORD. “I will respond to the heavens, and they will respond to the earth, 22 And the earth will respond to the grain, to the new wine and to the oil, And they will respond to Jezreel. 23 “I will sow her for Myself in the land. I ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:2-23

Denomination: Orthodox

The Gospel, The Power Of God

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 31, 2014

“For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God” 1 Cor. 1:18.

Theme: The gospel, the power of God Text: Psalm 15; 1 Cor. 1:18-31; Matt. 5:1-12 The gospel means good news and everyone in the world wants to hear some good news. Men and women are tired of always hearing bad news broadcast over the airwaves on a daily basis. They are tired of hearing about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Putting God First

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Jul 13, 2023

I wish to talk on the subject from the two texts in your hearing,” Putting God First”.

Brothers and sisters, ladies and gentlemen, we are living in a world that is good to look out for “Number 1”. A society that is for me, myself and I with no assistance or help from anyone and yes not even God. I’m afraid this world is putting God on the backburner not considering He is the King ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, 1 Timothy 6:17

Denomination: Baptist

A Man After God’s Own Heart

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 20, 2009

Discover what it takes to be a man after God’s own heart.

Subject: A Man After God’s Own Heart Acts 13:22 “After removing Saul, he made David their king. He testified concerning him: ’I have found David son of Jesse a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.” Today I want to compare the lives of two men, Saul and David. Saul was a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22-23

Denomination: Methodist

Favour PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 17, 2024

This sermon explores how faith, fortitude, and fellowship can lead to God's favour, using the story of Ruth and Boaz as an example. Key

Good morning, beloved. We gather here today, united in faith, bound by love, and touched by the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. It's a beautiful day, a day to celebrate the Lord's goodness, to bask in His mercy, and to find solace in His word. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the book of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Topics: Favour

God's Search For Man

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012

God is looking for a man.

God Is Looking For A Man Isaiah 6:8 Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me. Isaiah 59:16 And he saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor: therefore his arm brought salvation unto him; and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8

Denomination: Pentecostal