Sermons about Worldly Pursuits

Live In Holiness Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 22, 2012

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Come out of the world. You must no longer live like unbelievers.

Introduction There were once a number of beech trees which had formed a wood; they had all fallen to the ground through a storm. The fact was they leaned upon one another to a great extent, and the thickness of the wood prevented each tree from getting a firm hold of the soil. They kept each other ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Christian Church

Pursuing Righteousness: The Path To True Prosperity Proverbs 21:21 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 6, 2024

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Let us delve into the wisdom of Proverbs 21:21, exploring the profound truth it holds about the pursuit of righteousness and its correlation to true prosperity. In a world often driven by material gain and worldly success, this verse offers us a timeless reminder of where our priorities should lie.

Pursuing Righteousness: The Path to True Prosperity Introduction: As we gather today, let us delve into the wisdom of Proverbs 21:21, exploring the profound truth it holds about the pursuit of righteousness and its correlation to true prosperity. In a world often driven by material gain and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:21, Matthew 6:33, Psalm 34:14, Psalm 36:7, Psalm 1:1-3 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jul 9, 2001

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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

Scripture: Romans 14:13-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trivial Pursuit - The Consequence Of Ignoring God's Will Series

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Jun 1, 2004

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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

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Passionate Pursuit Of God Part 1

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Dec 10, 2002

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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

A Passionate Pursuit Of God Part 2

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Dec 21, 2002

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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

Denomination: Pentecostal

Knowing God, Life's Ultimate Pursuit

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2004

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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

The Games People Play - Trivial Pursuit Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

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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

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Games People Play: "Trivial Pursuit" Series

Contributed by David Ward on Sep 26, 2006

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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

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life’s Major Pursuit

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 24, 2010

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Pursuing God ❶. Gives us a Desire to Be Like Him ❷. Reveals the Truth About Ourselves ❸. Enables Us to Interpret Our World ❹. Makes Us Stronger & More Secur

Trivial Pursuit board game - Created 1979 is a game in which progress is determined by a player's ability to answer general knowledge and popular culture questions - The object of the game was to answer a correct question in each of 6 categories such as Geography, Sports and Leisure, History, and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24, Jeremiah 9:1, Jeremiah 9:23

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Changes Things In The Pursuit Of A Breakthrough

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on May 21, 2007

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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

The Gospel According To Will Smith: The Pursuit Of Happyness Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Nov 12, 2008

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This message is part of a movie series looking at Will Smith Movies - this one looks at the real life story of Chris Gardner in The Pursuit of Happyness

Chris Gardner’s story is a great story... Husband, father, salesman - selling doctors scanning machines they don’t want or need. He knows there has to be more! He meets a guy driving a Ferrari, who is a stockbroker. He tells Chris to get that job you need good math skills, and good people skills ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Unshakeable In The Pursuit Of Your Destiny And Purpose

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 15, 2015

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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

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Poverty Can Be Caused By Worthless Pursuits Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on May 5, 2017

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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

Scripture: Proverbs 28:19-20, Proverbs 28:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Pursuit Of Excellence: "Finishing Life Well"

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 27, 2016

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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

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