Sermons on Pursuit:

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

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

Finding Inner Peace Through God's Word SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

In a world where peace is a constant pursuit, true tranquility can be found in studying God's Word. This sermon explores how the Word of God brings deep, lasting peace to our hearts.

Many people today are searching for peace, longing for it, and praying for it. However, true peace of heart can only be found through the study of God's Word, the Bible. God's Word is made up of several components: 1. The entire Scriptures as written in the Bible (2 Timothy 3:16-17). 2. The truth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:19-20

Topics: Inner Peace, God's Word

The Skill Of Living Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 10, 2014

In the Old Testament one of the meanings for wisdom was skill. This sermon begins a trec on learning the skills for proper living.

In his book "Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life", the author Charles Swindoll tells a story about the 19th Century agnostic Thomas Huxley. Huxley was in Dublin and was rushing to catch a train. He climbed aboard one of Dublin’s famous horse drawn taxis and said to the driver -“Hurry, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-4

Denomination: Foursquare

Joy Versus Happiness

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 12, 2015

The world relentlessly pursues self-statisfying happiness with utter disregard for the Joy of the Lord. Even those who authored the declaration of independence thought that the "pursuit of happiness" was a God given right. So ... what does the Bible say?

Let’s take a look at a couple of Scriptures … Ecclesiastes 12:8 (NASB) “Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher, “all is vanity!” Ecclesiastes 12:8 (HCSB) “Absolute futility,” says the Teacher. “Everything is futile.” Ecclesiastes ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Nazarene

Earning - Where Does Our Money Come From? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 4, 2008

In the first lesson of this series, we focus on three things: 1 - Everything Belongs to God. 2 - God gives us the Ability to Earn Money. 3 - The Pursuit of Money must be kept in Perspective.

Introduction: A. A Madison Avenue advertising agency surveyed non-church-going people several years ago and asked them their impressions of church. 1. The respondents said, “The problem with church is that the people are always sad, or they talk about death, or they ask for money.” B. A classic ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pride, The Glory Stealer...

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 19, 2019

Everything we do as unto God with a humble spirit, is an act of worship unto God and part of our diligence and pursuit of our faith in our relationship with God we have through Jesus!

Pride, The Glory Stealer... Illus. From the book a life beyond amazing, by David Jeremiah. In Detroit in the 1930s, three young men boarded a bus and attempted to pick a fight with a passenger sitting alone in the back. They threw one insult after another, but the man said nothing in response. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17, Proverbs 16:18, Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Sons Of Sceva Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 11, 2017

If we desire to have a part in the great work of salvation, every pursuit and pleasure—which hinders the effect of the gospel upon the mind, or loosens its hold upon the heart—must be given up.

July 31, 2015 By: Tom Lowe Acts of the Apostles Title: Seven Sons of Sceva (Acts 19:13-17) Acts 19:13-17 (KJV) 13 Some ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Put Away Childishness

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 18, 2018

We have a problem in many churches called perpetual childishness. We seem to hear petty, trivial pursuit. The body of Christ needs to develop a spiritual growth pattern. Growth is seldom by accident...

PUT AWAY CHILDISHNESS? GROW By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WE HAVE AN IMPERATIVE COMMAND: 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. PERPETUAL OR ETERNAL BABYHOOD… From LIVING WITH ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Eyes Fixed On Jesus Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 10, 2024

Rather than being rigid in our worship, interpretation of His word, and rituals intended to bring us closer to Him, let our primary aim be not the control of others but the pursuit of holy lives.

Eyes Fixed on Jesus 1 Thessalonians 2:14-16, 2 Thessalonians 1:5-12 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever since creation humanity has struggled to establish channels of communication and demonstrate reverence towards a holy God! Sacraments such as confession, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:14-16, 2 Thessalonians 1:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Full And Blessed Life SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

The pursuit of Happiness is a common goal for all human beings. God's Word should be and is the guide to achieving this Happiness and Psalm 37, written by King David, gives us wise advice on how not only to seek but to obtain Happiness.

The Pursuit of Happiness: Insights from Psalm 37 The pursuit of happiness is a universal goal for all human beings. The Declaration of Independence of the United States recognizes this in its famous phrase: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-5

Topics: Trust

"The Dawning Of A New Day"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 17, 2002

This dawning of a new day for David was an open window of opportunity. It was certainly an extraordinary day. It was a day of transition (in his leadership 2:10) for progress(in the pursuit of God’s will)! It was a day of new vision!

“THE DAWNING OF A NEW DAY” (The Leader’s Progress) 2 SAMUEL 2-5 This dawning of a new day for David was an open window of opportunity. It was certainly an extraordinary day. It was a day of transition (in his leadership 2:10) for progress(in the pursuit of God’s will)! It was a day of new ...read more

Evidence Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 26, 2007

Once we have come to know Christ, the rest of our life should be spent in pursuit of spiritual growth as disciple of Jesus Christ. Let’s look at two of many reasons why this is so.

Evidence (2 Thessalonians 1:1-5) 1. I received a call from the Kokomo Perspective about my opinion regarding the movie, "The Golden Compass." 2. Although the movie is toned down from the books, the author of the series is an avid atheist with an anti-Christian agenda. 3. Many movies assume an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Asking According To His Will (Part Ii) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 25, 2016

What are the keys to an effective prayer life? Perseverance! We are sometimes tempted to lose heart in our pursuit of an answer from God. This message explores four observations from Scripture about persisting in prayer.

Asking According to His Will (II) (12/13/15 www.lifechurchspringfield.org) Our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Charismatic