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  • Mike Spain avatar

    The Pursuit Of Excellence

    Contributed by Mike Spain on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 14,647 views

    Here is a motivational message that will drive home the point that pursuing excellence is not always fun, and may not bring instant results. However, the end result (if found in Christ) is worth more than gold.

    The proof of your DESIRE is in your PURSUIT! Daniel 1:8-17 Daniel 3:13-18 Four theorems from the text 1. The pursuit of excellence will most always seem foreign to those on the OUTSIDE looking IN! (See Dan. 1:10 and 3:14) In 1:10 - The official didn’t understand why Daniel would not eat the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Pursuit Of Happiness

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 14,241 views

    The Four "R"s of Happiness based on Ecclesiastes 12

    The Pursuit of Happiness Ecclesiastes 12:1 – 8; 13 & 14 Ecclesiastes 12: 1-8; 13-14 1 So remember your Creator in the days of your youth -- before the difficult days come, and the years draw near when you will say, "I have no pleasure in them"; 2 before the sun and the light of the moon and the ...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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     | 3,348 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

  • Tim Hedberg avatar

    In Hot Pursuit Series

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jan 15, 2007
     | 3,858 views

    God pursues a continuing love relationship with us.

    In Hot Pursuit September 24, 2006 Luke 15:1-24 Experiencing God #2 Deb and my oldest son Luke is in Kindergarten this year. So far he has made it through 2 weeks of school just fine and his parents are trying to do the same. This week Kindergartners were allowed to start riding the bus to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In Hot Pursuit

    Contributed by Tom Etterlee on Sep 8, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,765 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

  • David Owens avatar

    The Pursuit Of Happyness

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,860 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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    In Pursuit Of Peace

    Contributed by Scott Epperson on Nov 10, 2006
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     | 3,915 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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    The Pursuit Of Obedience Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Apr 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,407 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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    Pursuit Of Holiness

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jun 3, 2007
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     | 3,519 views

    One of the first sermons i preached at a church i served in seminary on the topic of integrity.

    Pursuit of Holiness: Integrity TURN TO PROVERBS 10 Last week when Tim and i met to discuss a game plan for when we were done with the Hunting series, one of the issues that came up was doing a series on Holiness. So, in preparation for this, i decided to search the internet for what it really ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Pursuit Of Holiness Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 16, 2011
    based on 30 ratings
     | 16,097 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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    Trivial Pursuit

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 4, 2011
     | 4,920 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

  • Thomas Giddens avatar

    The Pursuit Of Happiness

    Contributed by Thomas Giddens on Apr 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,124 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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    Empty Pursuits Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 20, 2016
     | 8,154 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

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Pursuit Of Holiness

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 19, 2012
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     | 5,547 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

  • John Hamby avatar

    In The Pursuit Of Happiness Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 18, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,890 views

    “God wants me to be happy?” We often hear that phrase in our day, usually as an excuse for some kind of behavior that the individual knows is wrong. But is that true?

    “In The Pursuit of Happiness” Matthew 5:1-2 “God wants me to be happy?” We often hear that phrase in our day, usually as an excuse for some kind of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist