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Spiritual Renewal Psalm 51:10-17. When you have wandered away from God. How can you return to ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 51:10-17
Denomination: Baptist
Spirituality is where fear and faith collide. Escaping the trap of spirituality means admitting our limitations, recognizing the call and walking in obedience in spite of our fear.
We continue our series of “Escape” by looking at another area that keeps us from experiencing the freedom Jesus’ coming and rising offer us. The last few weeks we have spoken about escaping bad decisions, the shame/guilt that accompanies them and even trading religion for relationships. This week ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, Hebrews 11:32-40, John 16:33
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
This sermon explores Paul's role as a spiritual father, his teaching methods, and his pursuit of Christlikeness in 1 Corinthians 4:13-21.
Good morning, beloved family. It's always a privilege to gather together in the presence of our Lord. We're here to share in the Word of God, to be nourished by its truth, to be challenged by its wisdom, and to be comforted by its promises. As we turn to the pages of Scripture today, we find ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:13-21
Topics: Paul, Spiritual Father
Some of the great people of faith in the Bible did not finish life well. They had downturns.
Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, April 10, 2016 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter The Pursuit of Excellence: “Finishing Life Well!” [Part One] Philippians 3:1-11 A wise pastor once offered me this piece of ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
We use the phrase "The Pursuit of Jesus" all the time. But what happens when we catch Him? And at the end of the day, is it we who are pursuing Jesus, or is it the other way around?
The Pursuit Romans 12 Good morning! Please turn to Romans 12. This week I spent way more time than I should have watching greyhound races. Don’t worry. I wasn’t betting any money. But I had heard a sermon illustration that talked about what happened at a greyhound race one time when the rabbit ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:1-2
You can pursue your purpose without being shaken by trials and tribulations of life. Learn tools to help you in your journey of reaching your God given destiny!
You are here for a purpose, a reason, and will operate in your season. I don’t care if you were the product of wedlock or adopted or however you got here – since you are here you are not here just too waste space on the earth. You were not meant to go aimlessly in life trying to ...read more
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1
A quick look at the lessons from Philippians.
Question: What are you in hot pursuit for? Maturity: "having little or no potential for further growth." Christian Maturity: 1. Is Christ Likeness! Vs. 12 "Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus ...read more
The children of Isreal have come to the mountian at Sinai.
A passionate pursuit of God 1/6/02 By: Pastor Ron Crandall Ex 19:11,13&14,16&17,20 11 And be ready against the third day: for the third day the LORD will come down in the sight of all the people upon mount Sinai. 13 There shall not a hand touch it, but he shall surely be stoned, or shot through; ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 19:11-20, Exodus 20:18-21
Denomination: Pentecostal
BIG IDEA: Instead of pursuing the trivial, we should invest in the eternal.
GAMES PEOPLE PLAY: “Trivial Pursuit” Matthew 6:19-24 INTRODUCTION: Trivial Pursuit is a board game for 2-6 players or teams, in which winning is determined by your ability to answer general knowledge and pop culture trivia questions. The game was created in December 1979 by two ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24
My goal today is; 1st to challenge us to honestly reflect on our personal knowledge of God and 2nd to send all of us on a fast pursuit to know God better. (I kings - pt 5)
"KNOWING GOD, LIFE’S ULTIMATE PURSUIT" TEXT: 1 KINGS 18 INTRODUCTION One of the most powerful scenes in the bible is the prophet Elijah going 1 on 450 -- against the prophets of the false god Baal. 1 KINGS 18:22-29 Elijah prepares his altar - soaks it down 3 times, and then prays to God -- ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 18:22-29
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Using Board Games as a jumping off place we looked at our Christianity. He we answer the old question "Why do bad things happen to good people?".
The Games People Play - Trivial Pursuit Why do Bad Things Happen to Good People Introduction: A. In the wake of tragedy... 1. Why do bad things happen to good people? 2. Why does God allow it? 3. What is the Biblical view? B. "All things work together for good..." (Romans 8:28) We know that in ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:28
Games People Play - Trivial Pursuit - a look at following the will of God to keep life from being a "Trivial Pursuit".
Trivial Pursuit Mark 8:36-37 We are continuing our series on Games that People Play. Now most of you probably have played today’s game Trivial Pursuit or one of its many spin-offs. The original Trivial Pursuit came out in 1981, which makes it relatively young compared to the classics, and ...read more
Scripture: Mark 8:36-37, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12
Deals with our struggles in life as we walk around the presence of God, rather than in the presence of God
A passionate pursuit of God Part 2 By:Dave Bakker Exod 19:10-20 10 And the LORD said unto Moses, Go unto the people, and sanctify them to day and to morrow, and let them wash their clothes, 11 And be ready against the third day: for the third day the LORD will come down in the sight of all the ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 20:18-21, Exodus 19:10-25
Prayer Changes Things In The Pursuit of A Breakthrough... Introduction: Have you been praying and praying and praying for a specific something or for something to happen in your life? Today I want to talk with you about principles on prayer from a w
(these are the notes that I prepared but I also went into many different illustrations and explanation as The Holy Spirit gave me utterance---) Sermon Title: Prayer Changes Things In The Pursuit of A Breakthrough Jennifer Mears 5/9/2007 Text: I Samuel, Chapter 1 (all 28 verses) Amplified ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28
Denomination: *other
This is the second message in a series from the book of Ecclesiastes that examines Solomon's wisdom in regard to the mistakes that he had made in his life. This message examines the pursuit of success how it is always elusive and leaves one feeling empty.
Dear Diary, “I want to be a success but the harder I pursue success the more empty I feel.” As we begin I really feel that we must answer three extremely difficult questions. What drives you? What causes you to work the way you do? What happens to all you have worked for when you exit ...read more
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:17-23
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