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  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Consumed With God: The Pursuit Of God Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 23, 2024
     | 921 views

    We are consumed by God completely… while our obsession used to be selfishness and self destruction and we were very excited about that, we now pursue knowing God with abandon.

    My wife tells me that I sometimes become nearly obsessed with certain things. I get so focused on something it consumes me. I fall into the pool after staring into it too long. Are you like that? I have a bit of an obsessive, addictive personality. I want it and I want more. I want to learn more. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Our Service Is Useless And Fruitless Without The Empowering Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,013 views

    Our service is useless and fruitless with the empowering ministry of the Holy Spirit

    Isa 61:1-4 Theme - Our service is useless, hopeless, and fruitless without the Spirit of God’s facilitation. Why are some people so unfulfilled with their work, study, or relationships? Unless you are willing to admit your helplessness you will miss out on the Spirit’s blessings. Stop being ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Henry Trocino Jr. avatar

    Poverty Can Be Caused By Worthless Pursuits Series

    Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on May 5, 2017
     | 7,889 views

    Part 17 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

    "Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty. A faithful man will abound with blessings, but whoever hastens to be rich will not go unpunished" (Prov. 28:19-20). There are two antithetical sayings in the chiasm of Proverbs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Benner avatar

    From Being Pursued To Engaged In A Pursuit

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 14, 2012
     | 4,573 views

    When the pursuer is at your heels and you are exhausted; it can look like the battle is all but over. That is when you can do the right thing "get broken" before God. He will change the whole scheme of things and you will become the pursuer and have the

    Seeming Powerless before the Pursuer Lam. 1:6 6 And from the daughter of Zion all her beauty is departed: her princes are become like harts that find no pasture, and they are gone without strength before the pursuer. (KJV) 6 Ha desaparecido de la hija de Sion todo su esplendor. Sus gobernantes ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Powerless To Take Sins Away Series

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 13, 2014
     | 3,040 views

    To show that animals are a poor substitute for CHRIST's redeeming and forgiving blood that's why old testament have defects in them.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are animals powerless to take sins away? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that animals are a poor substitute for CHRIST's redeeming and forgiving blood that's why old testament have defects in them. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:4 (Amplified Bible) 10:4 Because ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Never Give Up What Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 28, 2013
     | 8,541 views

    Jesus instructs all His Believers to never give up certain things.

    Let us continue to learn from our Lord Jesus Christ in the Gospel of Luke Chapter 18….. Last week, we noted the main instruction from Jesus Christ to His Disciples: Always pray and never give up! In context, we learned, We are to always talk to God with everything that we do and ask if we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    From Riches To Rags Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 20, 2011
     | 4,070 views

    We can go from Riches to Rags in a hurry!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I was watching one of those crime shows on the dish the other day. This was a story of a young lady who went missing after going into a bar. • Authorities have no idea where this young lady went, or what happened to her. • In an effort to locate this young lady, the police ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Know The Power Of Resurrection!

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 22, 2019
     | 2,869 views

    The Apostle while still on earth pursued the power of resurrection through Jesus Christ and the love of God!

    Let us continue our worship by learning from God’s Word given through the Apostle Paul and addressed to a church in Philippi about 2000 years ago. God’s Word is eternal, inerrant and life changing and so the Letter to the Philippians are for our church today as well! I suppose we can say that it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Let's Go Up

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jun 2, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,100 views

    The call of the Holy Spirit is always to a higher place. It is a dangerous thing to settle anywhere along the way. There should be built into the DNA of the believer the desire fore more of God.

    I'M GOING UP Psalm 24:3-5 KJVS - 3 Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place? 4 He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. 5 He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Larry Grant avatar

    The Will Of God

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Oct 2, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,915 views

    As Paul writes to the Thessalonians, he tells them in no uncertain terms exactly how the Lord intends for every child of God to live his life, “for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

    1 Thessalonians 5:14-18 The Will of God October 2, 2022 As Paul writes to the Thessalonians, he tells them in no uncertain terms exactly how the Lord intends for every child of God to live his life, “for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” I. The Patient - Be Patient Toward All Men ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Glory Exposure.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 4, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,193 views

    This glory exposure, this visible presence of God’s glory was seen in a cloud during the Exodus, and in Solomon’s Temple after the Ark of the Covenant was put in it.

    Glory Exposure. Exodus 24:12-14NIV. Jenny and I love the ocean, the Grand Sea. I think we could just both hang out and watch the tides turn. I surly wouldn’t mind living closer to the Ocean one day! People say that if you’ve ever sat on the edge of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Life, Liberty, And The Pursuit Of...what? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jul 9, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 11,705 views

    Five ways to use our spiritual liberty in Christ to pursue love in our relationships.

    On Wednesday our nation celebrates its national independence. As you well know, the fourth of July commemorates the day when representatives of the thirteen colonies signed The Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. By signing that Declaration, those thirteen colonies were announcing their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeremy Houck avatar

    The Games People Play - Trivial Pursuit Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 5,122 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ronald Crandall avatar

    A Passionate Pursuit Of God Part 1

    Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Dec 10, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,011 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ronald Crandall avatar

    A Passionate Pursuit Of God Part 2

    Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Dec 21, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 7,484 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal