Sermons about Virtuous Pursuit

To God Be The Glory

Contributed by Bart Leger on Feb 2, 2005

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I really believe God is able to use us, no matter what our education, or training or even our past involves.

To God Be the Glory! Do you sometimes feel you are useless, or that your life is not making a difference? I believe these are questions most of us deal with when reflecting upon our lives. We may be asking ourselves, “Is God really able to use me to make a difference in other people’s lives?” I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Your Pastor Expects From You Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 19, 2004

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"Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task."

Paul used a very interesting phrase five times in his letters to pastors: "Here is a trustworthy saying". Keep in mind that all of God’s Word is trustworthy but Paul is using this phrase to highlight some especially significant teachings. He wants the pastors to emphasize these trusthworthy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Jesus

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Sep 16, 2006

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A sermon for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost, Series B, Proper 19

15th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 19), September 17, 2006, “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you have revealed your will and grace to the world in many ways. Through Moses, you led your people out ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Choice Of A Mother

Contributed by Victor Haynes on May 14, 2011

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This sermon addresses the issue of motherhood.

God’s Choice of a Mother Luke 1: 26-31, 38, 46-55 If you were given the responsibility of choosing a woman as the ideal candidate for motherhood, other than your own mother, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-55

Denomination: Baptist

Mom On A Mission

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 3, 2010

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Encouraging those women who are hardworking and pursuing to become HIS women, regardless of their status quo. These women who are serious about their life, family and community and desire to set a godly example for those who follow.

Opening illustration: Watch a video clip on ‘more than rubies.’ Let us turn to Proverbs 31 and see what Lemuel the wise has written pertaining to a wife and mother. Introduction: In the final chapter of Proverbs we have the character of a king according to wisdom, and that of the woman in her own ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:25-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Of Money Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 7, 2014

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Part 4 of 5 in a series on the false gods of this world (i.e. of our own creation) that vie to be the ultimate object of our worship.

INTRODUCTION: For every good thing that God gives us, Satan attempts to create a counterfeit. God gave us his word and Satan tries to produce a counterfeit. God gives revelation and Satan created false revelation. God gives, and Satan attempts to counterfeit. What is one thing we think about when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Avoid Being Blinded To The Truth Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 23, 2001

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How to avoid being blinded to the truth of the Holy Spirit

Gal. 3:1-5 Theme - Avoid being blinded to the Spirit by relying on works of the flesh. What happens to people who prefer to live by the letter of the law rather than by the Spirit of grace? While the Bible urges us to perfection, you do not become holy through the keeping of the law. Paul saw ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing The Challenge Of A Warped Society

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 29, 2023

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Paul expected all of his congregations to listen to their minds and order their hearts in the right way. He told the folks at Thessalonika that they had no need for anyone to write them about loving their neighbor.

Saturday of the 21st Week in Course 2023 Ordinarily we tend to associate St. Paul’s teachings on chastity and lust with the letters to the Corinthians. But that’s shortsighted. Remember that even as far back as Plato and Aristotle, the virtuous life was associated with men and women who would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Psalm 98:7-9, 1 Thessalonians 4:9-11

Denomination: Catholic

The Love Of God-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 16, 2021

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4 of 5. Paul highlighted the necessity of self-giving love to the proper outworking of Christian living. Self-giving love is essential to true Christianity, but How or in What ways is it essential? As A Christian, the Love of God must Humble my...

The LOVE Of GOD-IV—1Corinthians 13:1-13 Need: To know & apply God’s self-giving(‘agape’) love, so as to prevent anything less from taking it’s place in our lives. Paul highlighted the necessity of self-giving, sacrificial love to the proper outworking of Christian living. Self-giving, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Fresh Start

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 3, 2010

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1)PURSUING THE PRIZE REQUIRES A PROPER AWARENESS 2) MAXIMUM EFFORT 3) FOCUSED CONCENTRATION 4) PROPER MOTIVATION 5)PROPER RECOGNITION & 6) PROPER CONFORMITY.

The Olympics are coming soon to Vancouver British Columbia. Athletes all over the world are preparing for their various events. They of course train in such a way as to be the best of the best. Their goal; an Olympic Gold Medal, and hearing their national anthem playing while their flag is raised ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Other

The Influence Of A Mother

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 7, 2010

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A Mother's Day message that talks about the Awesome Influence Mother's have on the next generation both Naturally and Spiritually.

The Influence of a Mother By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Psalms 22:9-10 & 2 Timothy 1:5-1:6,. Opening:- I came across this poem that some guy wrote about his mother and I thought that is was truly appropriate for this message today. The poem is as follows. My Mother taught me LOGIC. - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:9-10

Denomination: Apostolic

Becoming A Proverbs 31 Woman

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000

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Q How many of you know what an acrostic is? We use acrostics all the time.

Q How many of you know what an acrostic is? We use acrostics all the time. An example of an acrostic is "MADD" MADD stands for something. It stands for Mothers Against Drunk Driving. In the Bible acrostics are also used. They are far more complex. In Proverbs 31:10-31 an acrostic is used that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

Mother's Day

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 18, 2011

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A sermon for Mother's Day

Mother’s Day 2011 Text: Proverbs 31:10 – 31 By: Ken McKinley Well today is Mother’s Day, the day when families pay special tribute to their moms in various ways. We take them out to dinner, or buy them special gifts… but the sad thing is that often times Mother’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Keep Your Eyes On Jesus - Part 2

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 23, 2017

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Keep Our Eyes On Jesus Power Point is available upon request

HEBREWS 12:1-2 “KEEP YOUR EYES ON JESUS” – PART 2 A) In our last message, I gave an illustration of how Arnold Palmer recalled the final hole of the 1961 Masters tournament. (Explain) * Palmer said, “You don’t forget a mistake like that; you just learn from it and become determined that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

"Peter, Feed My Sheep” (6 Of 21)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022

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A fellow was taking a census. He came to a home where a little girl answered the door.

The man said, "Young lady, may I please talk with your Mother?" The young girl said, "She is not here, she is in the insane asylum.” The man said, "I am sorry to hear that, would you let me talk to your daddy?" She said, "He isn't here either, he is in jail.” He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

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