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  • Scott Epperson avatar

    In Pursuit Of Peace

    Contributed by Scott Epperson on Nov 10, 2006
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     | 3,786 views

    Peace is what we are all seeking,rather you know it or not. True peace comes only when we cease from our own works and rest in Christ.

    In Pursuit of Peace Text: Psalms 34:13-22 2 kinds of people Trust in self = evil Trust in God=good Depart from evil and do good = STOP TRUSTING IN SELF AND TRUST IN GOD. Peace= Calmness or stillness ( all looking for calmness or stillness in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    In Hot Pursuit

    Contributed by Tom Etterlee on Sep 8, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,663 views

    God gave Hezekiah great wealth and caused him to succeed in all his endeavors. II Kings 18:6 says "For he clave to the LORD,". Clave implies to be intensely in pursuit of that person.

    I. The pursuit of God by Hezekiah a. His practice 1. He kept God’s commandments 2. He removed temptation in all it’s forms b. His perseverance 1. II Kings 18:6 2. He remained faithful to the Lord in everything and he carefully obeyed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pursuit Of Holiness

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 5, 2010
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     | 3,156 views

    God has not only called us to be holy, He has given us everything we need to be holy.

    February 7, 2010 Morning Worship Text: Ephesians 5:1-21 Subject: A Life in Christ Title: The Pursuit of Holiness I’ve been riding the high of what happened here last Sunday morning. That sweet presence of the Holy Spirit was so compelling that many of you didn’t want to leave the building. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Greg Bryan avatar

    The Greatest Pursuit

    Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,419 views

    At college, you face many choices. You have to choose a major…you have to choose who you are going to hang out with as friends. You will have to make choices related to time management. You will have financial choices to make…how much money are you go

    I remember my first week at college at KSU. At college, you face many choices. You have to choose a major…you have to choose who you are going to hang out with as friends. You will have to make choices related to time management. You will have financial choices to make…how much money are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Not A Trivial Pursuit

    Contributed by John Beehler on Aug 14, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,731 views

    It is wise to make good use of your time

    Not A Trivial Pursuit Some of you might remember the game Trivial Pursuit. It came out in 1981. The object of the game was to answer a correct question in each of 6 categories such as Geography, Sports and Leisure, History, and Science and Nature. Some, well okay, most, of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Pursuit Of Obedience Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Apr 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,145 views

    We can only be odedient to God if we fully carry out what He tells us to do.

    Series: Joshua Text: Joshua 10:16-28 Title: “Pursuit of Obedience” I. Avoiding Distractions (16-21) Vv. 16-18 • The first thing Joshua does is to access the situation and take care of those things of first importance. o Joshua and the children of Israel have the 5 kings sealed inside the cave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hot Pursuit Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 19, 2011
     | 6,991 views

    Find true security by trusting in the Lord, not a lie or an idol.

    If you’re a Green Bay Packers fan, then the best thing about the Super Bowl this year (2011) was the Packers win! The next best thing was some of the commercials. Here’s one of my favorites – Junior Darth Vader. (Show the Volkswagen Passat: Young Darth Vader video from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Trivial Pursuit

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 4, 2011
     | 4,811 views

    We must be careful to not allow small things to affect us greatly.

    1Sa 26:18 And he said, Wherefore doth my lord thus pursue after his servant? for what have I done? or what evil is in mine hand? 1Sa 26:19 Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If the LORD have stirred thee up against me, let him accept an offering: but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Pursuit Of Happiness

    Contributed by Thomas Giddens on Apr 8, 2011
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     | 3,985 views

    We need to stop looking for happiness in all the wrong places.

    THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS TEXT PSALMS 33:12 BLESSED IS THE NATION WHOSE GOD IS THE LORD, THE PEOPLE HE HAS CHOSEN AS HIS OWN INHERITANCE. INTRO: WHERE DOES HAPPINESS COME FROM? WE SEEK HAPPINESS IN ALL THE WRONG PLACES. IT’S NOT MONEY CARS MATERIAL THINGS. WE SEEM TO BE CONSTANTLY ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Pursuit Of Happyness

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,631 views

    God knows best what will lead to our happiness. In this sermon I share a secular article that reveals research that proves that God knows best.

    Introduction: A. What is your secret to living a long, happy life? B. The story is told of a woman walked up to a little old man rocking in a chair on his porch. 1. She said, “I couldn’t help noticing how happy you look, what’s your secret for a long happy life?” 2. The man said, “I smoke three ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pursuit Of Holiness

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 19, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,442 views

    What is Biblical holiness? Is it a bunch of rules or does God define it for us in His Word?

    Pursuit of Holiness 1 Peter 1:1-1:17, 1:13-1:21 Introduction- We have come out of an extremely exciting service last week. For it to be Easter week and have: Several people come front and acknowledge that God is doing something is special. To have one person accept Christ as Lord and Savior is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Pursuit Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Weldon Lemke on Oct 7, 2014
     | 6,752 views

    Christ invites us to have joy

    - I want to share a bit of my journey this morning with regards to joy (or quite often its lack) - Things good in life. Great family, good career. - I excelled at work and church. - Kids healthy, making lots of money, going up the ladder. Moving around and being promoted. Making friends. - Only ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Pursuit Of Holiness Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 16, 2011
    based on 30 ratings
     | 15,902 views

    Paul speaks of the pursuit of holiness, the path to holiness, the path we all need to take. 1- Go after holy living 2- Fight the good fight 3- Cling to the good confession 4- Seek to honor the King

    INTRO.- 11 But you, man of God, flee from all this. All of what? The previous verses about lack of godliness, material discontent, and the love of money, etc. We must flee evil or run from evil. We cannot purse something if we don’t leave something behind. And we cannot pursue godliness if we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Empty Pursuits Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 20, 2016
     | 7,963 views

    Don't pursue the things of this world and lose your fellowship with God, your following, your fortune, and your family.

    Some time ago, in the Reader’s Digest¸ Bob Newhart talked about his days as an accountant in downtown Chicago, when he went by his given name, “George.” He was a basic 9-to-5 bookkeeper, whose duties included managing the petty cash. Salesmen would come in from the road and turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Pursuit Of Truth Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 27, 2014
     | 6,991 views

    We can hear the psalmist's heartfelt prayer within these 8 verses. From his cry, call & confession we can receive some instructions and incentives to persist in prayer.

    PSALM 119: 145-152 [The Ministry of The Word Series] THE PURSUIT OF TRUTH [John 14:15, 23-24] The psalmist called on the Lord to deliver him because he obeyed, hoped in, and meditated on His Word. In this section [Qoph the 19th letter in the Hebrew alphabet] the psalmist is clearly troubled. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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