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  • Empty Pursuits Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 20, 2016
     | 7,768 views

    Don't pursue the things of this world and lose your fellowship with God, your following, your fortune, and your family.

    Some time ago, in the Reader’s Digest¸ Bob Newhart talked about his days as an accountant in downtown Chicago, when he went by his given name, “George.” He was a basic 9-to-5 bookkeeper, whose duties included managing the petty cash. Salesmen would come in from the road and turn ...read more

  • Pursuit Of True Happiness Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 22, 2012
     | 5,011 views

    The world offers us fame, wealth, beauty, wisdom, and power to make us happy. But true happiness can only be found in one place.

    Today we conclude our freedom messages. We’ve discussed our life in Christ and our freedom in Christ. Today I want to teach about our pursuit of happiness. What makes you happy? In a recent survey the most common themes of happiness were fame, wealth, beauty, wisdom, and power. Those ...read more

  • Worldliness

    Contributed by Donald Jewell on May 28, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,489 views

    Cheap substitutes for the peace of God

    1Jo 2:15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 1Jo 2:16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. Does ...read more

  • Worldliness

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Nov 2, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,000 views

    Has worldliness invaded our churches?

    1 John 2:15 Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. 16 For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not ...read more

  • Worldliness

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,821 views

    Worldliness I John 2:14-16 This is not an easy message. People may be offended. Please receive in love. · It’s o.k. for the garden to be in grass, but it’s bad when grass is in the garden. · It’s o.k. for a boat to be out in water, but it’s b

    Worldliness I John 2:14-16 This is not an easy message. People may be offended. Please receive in love. · It’s o.k. for the garden to be in grass, but it’s bad when grass is in the garden. · It’s o.k. for a boat to be out in water, but it’s bad when water gets in the boat. I. My text ...read more

  • Worldly Wisdom Verses Heavenly Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Timothy Enns on Jan 6, 2015
     | 9,651 views

    Looking at how worldly wisdom has inched its way into what we consider to be normal and Godly.

    A minister, a Boy Scout, and a computer expert were the only passengers on a small plane. The pilot came back to the cabin and said that the plane was going down but there were only three parachutes and four people. The pilot added, “I should have one of he parachutes because I have a wife ...read more

  • The Pursuit Of Pleasure - Chasing After The Wind Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 1, 2022
     | 1,836 views

    This sermon focuses on the concept of pleasure and the reality that lasting pleasure cannot be found in earthly pursuits but only in the pursuit of God as our greatest good.

    Good morning. I trust you all had a pleasurable 4th of July. Speaking of the word pleasure, I need somebody to define pleasure for me. What does the word pleasure mean? Enjoyment. Satisfaction. Would you be satisfied with this definition? Pleasure is the enjoyment or satisfaction derived ...read more

  • Pursuit

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 8, 2011
     | 2,369 views

    How can you build a stronger marriage? What can you do to improve your marriage and make it into what God designed a marriage to be? (based on sermon series by Craig Groeschel, The Vow)

    A Solemn Promise Pt2- Pursuit Introduction (based on sermon series by Craig Groeschel, The Vow) Continue with our series- A Solemn Promise- Pursuit In Hot Pursuit How many made- fool of yourselves-in- name of love- trying to impress- someone- opposite sex, did crazy things would never do ...read more

  • The Pursuit

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 13, 2008
     | 3,468 views

    Stirring a fresh passion for relationship with God.

    Dakota Community Church July 6, 2008 The Pursuit Last week we watched the latest Nooma and talked about saying yes to God and His will for our lives. This week I want to look at one aspect; I would say the central aspect, of His will for us, relationship with Him. Many of us learn about it for ...read more

  • Reject Worldliness

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,111 views

    Fellowship with God requires that we reject worldliness.

    REJECTING WORLDLINESS 1 JOHN 2:12-17 BIG IDEA: Fellowship with God requires that we reject worldliness. Walking in the light implies fellowship with God. Fellowship with God requires that we: 1. Renounce Sinfulness (1 John 1:5 – 2:2) 2. Obey God’s Commands (1 John 2:3-11) 3. Reject ...read more

  • A Warning For The Worldly Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Nov 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,896 views

    The Destiny of the City of Babylon in the end times serves as a warning to those who live worldly lives.

    A Warning for the Worldly Revelation 18:3-24 It was one of those days that you never forget—you know exactly where you were when you first heard the shocking news of unprecedented tragic world events. It happened when President Kennedy was assassinated back on November 22, 1963. I was 10 years ...read more

  • Who Shall We Serve? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 16, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 429 views

    Emphasizes the importance of consciously choosing to serve Christ over worldly desires, and the transformative power of committing to God.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred space, this hallowed ground where hearts are mended, spirits lifted, and lives transformed. We gather here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here because our loving God, in His infinite wisdom and grace, has called us together to hear His Word, ...read more

  • Worldly Lies Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jul 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,903 views

    This is the second in a 4 part series on truth and lies. This message deals with the lies that come our way from the world around us

    Truth Series #2 WORLDLY LIES 2 Cor. 3:17-18 CHCC – July 3, 2011 INTRODUCTION: This is the second in a series of four sermons about TRUTH. A lot of people believe that all truth is relative. In other words, there is no absolute truth … it all depends on your point of view or ...read more

  • Worldliness And God's Will

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 11, 2012
     | 7,326 views

    How to determine the will of God for your life.

    “Worldliness and God’s Will” 1 John 2:15-17 1 John 2:15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride ...read more

  • The Remedy For Worldliness Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 31, 2022
     | 1,472 views

    Based on James 4:1-10 - Encourages hearers to consider a 3-step remedy for worldliness.

    “THE REMEDY FOR WORDLINESS” James 4:1-10 FBCF – 10/30/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Hance Dilbeck – New CEO for Guidestone. Bible Treasures at Ms Baptist Convention. Told story of time when he & his wife were taking care 3 of their 8 grandkids one weekend so son & daughter-in-law could go on ...read more