Sermons on Pursuit: showing 211-225 of 9,430

Press On Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on May 24, 2007

Part of a series in Philippians, we’re encouraged to press on in our pursuit of Christ.

Press On! Phil. 3:12-14 Jeanette Case) “Last year when I called my parents to wish them a happy New Year, my dad answered the phone. "Well, Dad, what’s your New Year’s resolution?" I asked him. "To make your mother as happy as I can all year," he answered proudly. Then mom got on, and I said, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Back, Looking Ahead Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

Allow the truth of the WORD not the attraction of the WORLD to determine your life’s pursuit.

Looking Back, Looking Ahead Acts 20:17-25 We arrive at Acts 20 in our ongoing series through the book of Acts this morning. My goal has been complete this series by Christmas. We have 10 Sundays, including today, until Christmas - and we have 9 chapters remaining in the book of Acts. We're ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

The True Happiness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

True happiness is found not in worldly pursuits, but in a relationship with God and delighting in His Word.

Good morning, Church Family! Today we're going to be diving into Psalm 1, a passage that talks about true happiness and the blessings that flow from it. In our search for happiness, we often look in the wrong places, don't we? We chase after money, power, or popularity, thinking that they'll make ...read more

Topics: Happiness

Hunger PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 28, 2023

Explores the spiritual hunger and thirst for righteousness and how this pursuit leads to divine fulfillment.

Beloved, gather around as we gather our hearts and minds to contemplate one of the most profound and compelling teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are about to consider Matthew 5:6, a verse that is a wellspring of inspiration and a beacon of hope, a verse that invites us to a banquet of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Topics: Spiritual Hunger

"Brotherly Affection": Our Pursuit For Our Growth Part 7 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 7, 2010

A transformed life should lead to transformed relationships, adding brotherly affection to godliness.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word “fellowship”? Usually, we think of spending time with fellow believers, sharing a cup of coffee or chatting with them. Those were acts of fellowship. But there are times we just end up socializing with friends. This morning, we will look at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Lost Coin: God's Pursuit Of The Lost

Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 10, 2023

Good morning church! This morning,I want to deliver a message on the Lost Coin, a beautiful illustration of God's relentless pursuit of every lost soul. Let us open our hearts and minds as we uncover the hidden treasures of this parable.

Point 1: The Valuable Coin Scripture: Luke 15:8-9 - "Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it? And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Matters Most Sermon Ii: What Matters Least Relative To What Matters Most Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 5, 2020

True meaning in life is found by mature Christians after they learn to waste no time on useless pursuits.

PLEASURE AND POSSESSIONS MATTER LEAST - RELATIVE TO WHAT MATTERS MOST Pleasure and Possessions Are Okay Per Se If Pursued Responsibly And Used Rightly Several years ago, while prepping me for a court appearance as a witness in a custody case, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

The Great Truth About Life, Pursuit, Purpose And Providence Part-1

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 11, 2013

“For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ. “(2 Corinthians 4:6NIV)

The Great Truth about Life, Pursuit, Purpose and providence Part-1 “For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ. “(2 Corinthians 4:6NIV) In ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Put Your Behind In The Past

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 8, 2007

Four choices to make if you’d live in hot pursuit of a God-consumed life.

Philippians 3:13-21 Put Your Behind In The Past Woodlawn Baptist Church January 7, 2007 Introduction Have you ever heard of or taken the time to read the resolutions of the preacher Jonathan Edwards who was made famous in the Great Awakening? Over a period of time, he wrote… 1. Being sensible ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Co-Opted Kingdom

Contributed by Ken Pell on May 24, 2010

God’s people are a Kingdom and are to pursue Kingdom objectives that transcend earth-bound pursuits.

THE CO-OPTED KINGDOM Rev. 5:6-10 Sermon Objective: God’s people are a Kingdom and are to pursue Kingdom objectives that transcend earth-bound pursuits. Intro I want to let you know how much I am enjoying our journey through The Revelation. I have been studying it for quite a while now and backing ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:10

Denomination: Nazarene

Power Of Friends Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 12, 2011

THE CULTIVATION OF GOOD PROVERBS-DRIVEN FRIENDSHIPS ENHANCES OUR PURSUIT OF WISDOM, LIFE SIMPLIFIED.

Life Simplified THE Power of Friends November 13, 2011 INTRODUCTION IN 2005 the average American watched 28 hours per week of Television. In 2009 that had risen to 34 hours a week. +6 hours surfing the internet +1.3 hours watching video on mobile devises We now spend 40.3 hours a week interacting ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Abc's Of Faith - Awareness #1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 11, 2024

Awareness of Christianity begins when we realize worldly pursuits can never satisfy

Today we begin a new 12 week series entitled, The ABC’s of faith. The larger idea is based on the idea that we learn over time through an exploration process of success and failure. Everything we come to know and understand is built over time on the foundation of trial and error. So it’s not a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, Ecclesiastes 1:1-11, Ecclesiastes 12:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proverbs And Ecclesiastes Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 11, 2021

There is value in the pursuit of Godly Wisdom and at the end of the day it is our relationship with God that matters most.

June 12, 2021 As we read Scripture, it is easy to get bogged down by all the perceived differences between the ancient and the modern and we wonder, "How does this apply to my life?” My Favorite Thing About PROVERBS and ECCLESIASTES is that they are a practical guide to the value and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-23

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

You Cannot Serve Both God And Money. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 29, 2024

In the pursuit of happiness and security, many of us find ourselves torn between two masters

In the pursuit of happiness and security, many of us find ourselves torn between two masters: God and money. Jesus warned us, "No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, Matthew 6:24

Vindicating God (Part 4) Gods Plan, Our Pursuit Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 23, 2008

This is the 4th in vidicating God. Paul again shows Gods electing love through the prophets, and closes the chapter with the human response required.

ROMANS 9:25- 33. VINDICATING GOD (PART 4) GOD’S PLAN OUR PURSUIT... HAVE YOU EVER BEEN THROWN INTO THE DEEP END OF THE SWIMMING BATHS AS A CHILD, WHEN YOU COULDN’T SWIM? I’VE EXPERIENCED IT......FOR ALL YOUR WORTH YOU TRY AND KEEP YOUR HEAD ABOVE WATER BUT TO NOW AVAIL YOU BEGIN SINKING, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:25-33

Denomination: Baptist