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  • Mike Spain avatar

    The Pursuit Of Excellence

    Contributed by Mike Spain on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 13,691 views

    Here is a motivational message that will drive home the point that pursuing excellence is not always fun, and may not bring instant results. However, the end result (if found in Christ) is worth more than gold.

    The proof of your DESIRE is in your PURSUIT! Daniel 1:8-17 Daniel 3:13-18 Four theorems from the text 1. The pursuit of excellence will most always seem foreign to those on the OUTSIDE looking IN! (See Dan. 1:10 and 3:14) In 1:10 - The official didn’t understand why Daniel would not eat the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In Pursuit Of God

    Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Apr 5, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 5,561 views

    Both the lost and saved should be seeking the Lord.

    IN PURSUIT OF THE LORD” TEXT: PSALM 63:1-9 DAVID wrote this in the wilderness. ABSALOM had led a rebellion forced him from the palace and throne. DAVID had to fight or flee. (Rather than kill his own boy he fled) There are a lot of tough decisions in life... V8. "HARD" = ZEALOUSLY - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pursuit Of Happiness

    Contributed by Michael Bowen on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,241 views

    Three realities of a daily devotional life.

    The Pursuit Of Happiness - Psalm 1:1-3 Introduction: Little Robert wanted a watch so badly that he wearied his whole family with his begging. His father promised him a watch when he was older, then forbade him to mention the topic again. Next Sunday during devotions at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pursuit Of God

    Contributed by Maximiliano Zapata on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,451 views

    God has been after you for along time. He has pursued you despite time, nature and yourself.

    “The pursuit of God” {Acts 17:24-27} In confronting the thinking of the Athenians, Paul begins correcting their view of the “Unknown God” as he says in verse 23; “Now what you worship as something unknown, I am going to proclaim to you.” He begins by taking them back to the beginning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    The Pursuit Of God

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 18, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 12,840 views

    Hezekiah was blessed for his pursuit of God. We too can be blessed if we follow the example of Hezekiah.

    THE PURSUIT OF GOD II KINGS 18:1-7A INTRODUCTION: One of the worst kings of Judah, Asa, was succeeded by one of the best. Of no other king of Israel or Judah, other than David, is it said that the Lord was with him. God blessed and prospered Hezekiah. II Chronicles 32, tells us that God gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pursuit Of Holiness

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 26, 2002
    based on 43 ratings
     | 3,376 views

    Blind Bartimaeus knew who Jesus is and what He can do. Bartimaeus stopped at nothing to receive his blessing from Jesus - How about us?

    Sermon Title: The Pursuit of Holiness Scripture: Mark 10:46-52 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning – June 30, 2002 Scripture Introduction: I think the chorus that we just sang, “Shout to the Lord”, is one of my favorites. We have reason to shout if we have Jesus as our ...read more

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    The Pursuit Of Happiness

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 12,955 views

    The Four "R"s of Happiness based on Ecclesiastes 12

    The Pursuit of Happiness Ecclesiastes 12:1 – 8; 13 & 14 Ecclesiastes 12: 1-8; 13-14 1 So remember your Creator in the days of your youth -- before the difficult days come, and the years draw near when you will say, "I have no pleasure in them"; 2 before the sun and the light of the moon and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pursuit Of Holiness Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Jan 3, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 5,127 views

    We cannot find what we aren’t looking for and we can’t look for what we don’t know

    The Pursuit of Holiness Romans 6:1-23 We cannot pursue that which we do not know. That is like playing the kids game of "Hide and go Seek" without knowing who is hiding. The same is true for holiness, if we do not know what it is how can we know when we found it? C.S. Lewis once ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In Pursuit Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Apr 26, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,012 views

    I am firmly convinced that more than a timeless letter about the gospel of Christ, Paul wrote Romans as an effort to unify a church on its way toward division. Romans 14 is the climax of that effort.

    Proclaiming His Majesty Series 2006 In Pursuit of Peace Romans 14:1-23 The other night at worship, my son, John Austin, asked Sheryl, "Mom, why does everybody call daddy, Brother Mitchell?" As Sheryl did her best to explain to him how we are all brothers and sisters in Christ and that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In Hot Pursuit Series

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jan 15, 2007
     | 3,370 views

    God pursues a continuing love relationship with us.

    In Hot Pursuit September 24, 2006 Luke 15:1-24 Experiencing God #2 Deb and my oldest son Luke is in Kindergarten this year. So far he has made it through 2 weeks of school just fine and his parents are trying to do the same. This week Kindergartners were allowed to start riding the bus to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Passionate Pursuits

    Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 15, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,570 views

    This message is meant to encourage believers to have a life completely focused on Jesus.

    Passionate Pursuits April 18, 2004 Intro: Passionate about things in life: hobbies, sports, work, etc. Some interesting Passions: 1) International Hedgehog Assoc. www.hedgehogclub.com 2) Squirrel Fishing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stan Rodda avatar

    Pursuit For The Mind Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Oct 13, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,458 views

    A closer look at growing in Christ by first taking control over what goes on in your head.

    Pursuit for the Mind! Toy aisle with Grant- Wal-Mart Transformers Humans want to be more, to be a part of something bigger Christians are designed to transform, to become more This is called Spiritual Transformation and it starts in the mind 2 Disciplines of the Mind: 1. Meditation How many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Greg Bryan avatar

    The Greatest Pursuit

    Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,163 views

    At college, you face many choices. You have to choose a major…you have to choose who you are going to hang out with as friends. You will have to make choices related to time management. You will have financial choices to make…how much money are you go

    I remember my first week at college at KSU. At college, you face many choices. You have to choose a major…you have to choose who you are going to hang out with as friends. You will have to make choices related to time management. You will have financial choices to make…how much money are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Warfield avatar

    Spiritual Pursuit

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Aug 21, 2008
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     | 3,388 views

    Many of us are sitting around with 20 year old prophecies. It’s so easy to become disappointed, disillusioned or bitter when it seems like God hasn’t come through like we expected.

    Spiritual Pursuit - Proverbs 2:3; Matt 7:7 & Luke 11:9 Intro.: In our “crying out and lifting up our voices”. We find that God has a sort of soft spot. He is tender concerning our spiritual poverty, persistence and hunger. Jesus related a story in Luke 11:5-8 that illustrates persistence. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • David Owens avatar

    The Pursuit Of Happyness

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,111 views

    God knows best what will lead to our happiness. In this sermon I share a secular article that reveals research that proves that God knows best.

    Introduction: A. What is your secret to living a long, happy life? B. The story is told of a woman walked up to a little old man rocking in a chair on his porch. 1. She said, “I couldn’t help noticing how happy you look, what’s your secret for a long happy life?” 2. The man said, “I smoke three ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ