Pursuing Holiness [FULL SERMON] | John Bevere |

Have You Been Chasing the Wrong Things? Rediscover the Life-Giving Pursuit of Holiness.
It's so easy to unconsciously drift into chasing empty things instead of pursuing God's holiness. We gravitate toward what "feels good" instead of what aligns with Scripture's correction and guidance. Before we know it, we're far off course, chasing fleeting distractions rather than lasting fruit.
In this teaching, I uncover the dangers of drifting into chasing ungodly things. You'll rediscover what God says about righteous pursuit and get back on track with passionately chasing holiness.
I'll provide practical ways to stop chasing distractions and realign your heart to chase God's presence and righteous living. You'll walk away inspired, equipped and refocused on joyfully pursuing holiness above all else. Don't settle for chasing temporary things. Rediscover the abundant life waiting for you in the godly pursuit of holiness!
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Chapters:
0:00 - Opener: Good and Evil
9:09 - What Is Our Reference Point of “Good”?
14:11 - Drifting Away
17:47 - The Word of God Is under Attack
24:12 - 2 Different Aspects of Holiness
36:08 - Keeping His Commandments
39:10 - Give God Your Whole Heart
42:36 - Closing Prayer
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September 5 2023, Philippines , 6:47am . i am.born again.again. thank you JESUS

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God bless you Continue to draw near to God and He will draw near to you

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Be blessed

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Congratulations.🎉🎉🎉. There's so much joy in Heaven.

[@holyspiritinspired7211]

Oh babe!!!!!! My heart jumps for joy WITH and FOR you!!!! You have chosen correctly. Papa God grab this persons heart and keep the fire going forever. Teach them who they belong too and now NO ONE can snatch them from Your hand. Holy Spirit blanket them and comfort them. May they consistently stay focused on their “first love.” In Jesus name!!! 🎉🎉🎉

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Thank you, Jesus!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@cujo3123]

Almost 8 years later this message is still saving, and waking up the body of Christ to the empowerment of grace. Just rededicated my life tonight Feb 3rd 2024 praise God!!!!!!!!

[@sandyhardy3419]

I was crying out to God about mental attacks… And he told me to re-calibrate every morning… On top that my husband used to calibrate, gas sensing equipment… I’m glad everybody else is enjoying this, but… It’s for me… Ha ha …Thank you Abba

[@simbarashesithole3796]

Monday 22 April 2024,I felt the presence of God for the first time and I can't describe the experience.Thank you for God for the Grace of Empowerment,that was truly supernatural.

[@angelicajohnson700]

Monday, January 8, 2024 - I rededicated my life to live holy by the Grace of God!!!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@eileencita]

Awesome!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉 There was a party in heaven because of you. His Grace is the best!

[@emilyc3958]

one of the best sermons I’ve ever heard, thank you! I am free Friday January 19th 2024. thank you Jesus 🤍

[@Listen_To_Hillsong_2]

Whoever reading this, God knows what you are facing through, He heard your cry, He is going to deliver you Just trust in him. Amen 😭😭

[@luamsium3689]

Amen!!

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I receive that. Amen

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Amen

[@RyanSmith-wc5vj]

September 14, 2023 This message helped me understand and pursue holiness with a deeper faith and understanding. Thank you Holy Spirit for this messenger of God.

[@RubyDike-ti2ev]

No bride is ashamed of her husband. Christ is coming back for a holy church. This was so good. Thank you Jesus.

[@lindaseymour1362]

Thank You, Jesus

[@TOTA_777]

The HOLY Spirit is in us if we are indeed born again. As a result, we will desire holiness. However, no amount of obedience or holiness on our part could ever qualify us to be redeemed. God’s standard is perfection. Only Jesus qualifies. If we have Him, it’s HIS righteousness that qualifies and redeems us.

[@davidmer968]

One of the best sermons I've heard ❤

[@Gorgeous493]

I know, right...?!

[@wvglitter7761]

He's good! Gifted, for sure. I'm looking forward to going through his wilderness series with my teen boy.

[@melangreathouse2209]

I for one, am glad that this timely message was rereleased on KZbin. I saw this title, and was immediately drawn to it. I had no idea that this message is already 7 years old, but it still resonates loudly, and impacts me deeply. I said the prayer with John and the Men and Women of God, and I intend on pursuing holiness until the soon return of Jesus Christ. Thank You, John. What a gift you are to the Body of Christ.🤴🏻✝️✝️✝️✔️✔️✔️🎤🌎🇺🇸🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👊🏽

[@luanaestocado]

Exactly Me too! So Powerful! What a blessing!

[@proviah4770]

Anyone reading this, if you haven't repented yet, please REPENT, FOR THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS AT HAND. Lord Jesus✝️have mercy on you🙏

[@relentless4christking636]

Glory to God!!!! A man of God who has the courage to preach on HOLINESS!!! Heb 12:14 ….without HOLINESS NO ONE will see God!!! Jesus said the PURE IN HEART will SEE GOD! Go John!!! I love your message on the fear of the Lord also!!!!!!!!

[@jimyost2585]

~ I strongly suggest that you start praying and asking the Lord to give you the gift of discerning of spirits. The Holy Spirit speaking through the Apostle Paul mentioned the gift in 1 Cor. 12:10 in the Kin James Version.

[@proviah4770]

Anyone reading this, if you haven't repented yet, please REPENT, FOR THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS AT HAND. I LOVE YOU JESUS✝️ Lord Jesus✝️have mercy on you🙏

[@heirswithChrist8973]

Wow!!I only searched out 40 something of the prophecies fulfilled, but Christ fulfilled over 300??🤯I've always believed He is who He said He is but its even more encouraging to find out these things.I love You Lord and Jehovah our LORD❤️

[@phiwemnguni5958]

This sermon is just so excellent. At all levels indeed there was so much grace in delivering this message.

[@GraceKugrena]

5 minutes in and all I hear is 🔥🔥🔥 Praise Jesus! May we be purified, refined, and made new 🙏🏾

[@joankim6913]

March 24, 2024, I give my life to Jesus. I struggle to believe in Him sometimes, but I will ask God to help me have faith and continually pursue Him in my life! I want to live each day by His grace and love. Lord, let me experience love and grace that only comes from You. You are my King, Lord, Father, and Friend. Help me to be holy as I live by grace and believe in that grace I have received. I cannot be saved anyhow by my deeds. Even when I pursue goods, they may turn out evil if the good deed is to glorify myself and not You. That's why I need Your grace, Lord. Instead of trying to save myself, help me to trust in You and get saved by grace. I thank You, Lord, and pray all these in Jesus' Name, AMEN!

[@theodoreebikhumi8465]

This is so powerful. Holiness is not an end in itself but a means to an end. The end is intimacy with God.

[@lukecash1826]

The Holy Spirit is all over this man. Thank you John for your beautiful message. This is one to always come back to. Mark 12:30 is the hallmark of my walk. To comprehend/be reminded that it’s not my strength but his EMPOWERMENT through coming boldly before the throne of grace was huge! I am a son of the one true living God!

[@masimba5000]

And how can you be certain?

[@lukecash1826]

@@masimba5000 Certain of what?

[@masimba5000]

@lukecash1826 how can you be certain that John Bevere has Holy Spirit? If you truly are a son of God, how come you do not seem to know how God talks?

[@lukecash1826]

@@masimba5000 My question to you is how is your relationship with God growing out of trying to figuring out if another man is a con artist or not? God bless you

[@masimba5000]

@lukecash1826 Your question is answered with scripture. Jer. 28:15, Matt. 23:13, Acts 8:9, Acts 13:8-10, Rom. 16:17, 2Co. 10:12, 2Co. 11:12-13, Phil. 3:2, 1Tim. 1:20, 2Tim. 2:17. I have given you these scriptures to peruse. You will discover that light has to expose darkness. False preachers need to be exposed.

[@polliwogg8485]

Thankyou for re-releasing this! I have been hearing a call to Holiness for the Bride, for over a year... when ever I try to conversate about this with my inner circle, they come at me with verses like, "there is no condemnation". I end up questioning myself:/ You have laid out the difference beautifully here. God Bless you.👑🕊🦁

[@HolyWarriorPrincess222]

Amen sister! I'd reply with... what's condemning about seeking our Holy, Majestic, Matchless God in the secret place? I hope soon we can say, "you don't? Everyone's doing it!"

[@lighteningstorm3981]

Im a born again, Praise the Lord

[@simbarashesithole3796]

Show this sermon to everyone you meet,there is real power in this sermon.

[@bysabrinapatrice]

This was so good! This was definitely a God ordained time for me to watch this and take note. Holiness and intimacy with the Lord is my deepest longing and desire. Thanks for teaching this John. 03.04.24

[@loubakichriswilfried5513]

Here i am lifting my hand to that call. I give my whole heart to the lord tonight. I want to pursue holiness

[@J.O.J.O327]

THERE IS NOTHING GOOD OUT OF JESUS ✍🏿✍🏿

[@ronwillis2681]

Wow. What a blessing this was to me ! I've grown up in the Christian church and have never heard anything like this !! God is good

[@maryannebrink4978]

Thanks so much! I have been living in intimacy with Jesus for a few years now. Just this😂 week I have come against something I am not winning over. Thanks for leading me to fighting against it by grace. I had convinced myself that I must win by my own strength, not trusting and relying on Him.

[@nadalexander2961]

02.11.2024 Thank You, Lord, for Your servant John!!🙏🙏🙏 O, Lord, how long You have been waiting for me! BLESSED BE YOUR HOLY NAME TODAY AND FOREVER MORE!

[@jordanbrown6450]

October 20th, Thank you Jesus for speaking through John. I give my life to you and will praise and worship you from this day forth. Thank you Jesus✝❤🙏🏽

[@carolamoore72]

Such a powerful, powerful message that every Believer needs to hear and see. Such an anointing on this teaching and the moving of the Holy Spirit, just awesome!🙏❤️🙏❤️

[@KatTremblay1]

Nothing compares to hearing the truth, and that was truth.. Thank you for this message, it is life changing.

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Thank you Jesus.

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This song is so desperately needed in a time like this!!!!

[@viawilderness]

Yeah I'll definitely be watching this over again

[@karingraham4764]

Sooooo powerful and so needed to hear! Thank you, John!!!

[@CPackwood]

Only the pure in heart will see Jesus, as He is. And in an instant, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet (for the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and ) we will all be changed ... for we will behold Him. What we shall later be has not yet been revealed. We do know that when it is revealed we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him like He is (I John 3:2). And everyone who has this hope IN HIM purifies himself, just as He is pure, I John 3:3. For just a little longer & He who is coming will arrive and not delay. But my righteous one will live by faith, and IF he shrinks back, I will take no pleasure in him. Hebrews 10:37,38. If you are not longing for His glorious appearing and purifying yourself towards this end, you will shrink back when He appears... and Jesus will take ZERO pleasure in you.

[@CPackwood]

@@marye5109 I'm sorry I don't think that we are communicating on a level of understanding. I was, in my mind, talking to you on a continuous "thread". And I felt that I was making sense. If what I said does not have continuity in your mind, I think we should just let it go at that.

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I want to live holy😭

[@josephinehlaisi5660]

Hallelujah!!!!

[@TheWayWalker]

Thank you John for this wonderful message!

[@joycenamukisa8502]

I am so blessed. Sweet Holy Spirit help me to have a heart wholly for God. Help me to pursue holiness. To die to self and live for Christ

[@ralfbo685]

So glad John is talking about how important HOLINESS is. You cant avoid behavior holiness in the bible.

[@malefutsotsetsi3321]

Thank you my Lord Thou art Worthy receive Honour and Praise I surreder my life back to you and Persuing Holiness Amen

[@taecyloved8151]

March 19th 2024 12:07am My second time watching your sermon. This was amazing. Thank you and God bless you! ❤

[@carolynpendley4295]

Amazing sermon really touches my heart 2024

[@jenna5191]

Very powerful message

[@brandonadams2389]

Continue to pray for me and my family Dr.Bevere🙏🏼Adams family from South Africa(CapeTown)...

[@jobawden9744]

Wow firstt time listening to this preacher of god, I love Jesus and am proud to be a child of God ive been baptised but just lately I've been feeling like I can't hear him and my fire isn't burning as it should be, here now at 4pm sun 10th March 2024 I stood up in my kitchen and recited John's prayer and woah praise God I truly felt the presence of God and the spirit upon me, in tears and so blessed there's clearly changes I need to make in my life but his last word about draw close to God and he'll draw closer to you so so powerful thank you John thank you Jesus xx

[@OmegaMunashe]

Amen . Thank you Jesus for your grace. I am free ❤❤❤

[@Cavewomantron]

Amen I needed this Thank you heavenly father for your grace I need your grace I can’t do this anymore by myself in my own strength I need your grace heavenly father in the name of your only begotten son Jesus Christ of Nazareth thank you heavenly dad thank you I love you and I can’t wait to share my testimony with the world and to say that it was a good thing that I was afflicted amen amen amen and amen

[@mjrash727]

Father, help us to walk in your grace through the Holy Spirit. I put you first and ask this in Jesus name. Help us understand your goodness. Amen

[@worshipwondernwarfare]

God's standards and reference points are totally different from ours'. That's why He says "My thoughts are higher than yours, My ways are higher.".. and we get there by faith in Jesus Christ.. that He is everything that He says He is.

[@AIRULEZ]

THIS IS SOOOOOOO GOOOD!!! My word for this year of 2024 is righteousness! I want to be HOLY!!!

[@rociocartes]

This is sooo good. I need to watch this multiple times to get all its richness. Thank you so much, John. God bless you and thank you Jesus. ❤❤❤

[@clairepurcell7577]

I love you, John!!!! Your carefully considered, brilliant sermons have been my correction lately. Thank you SO MUCH for all you do for god's kingdom.

[@rachellaustin5415]

I started talking to ppl about 10yrs ago t we dont talk about Holiness for Jesus says I am Holy. Nd then about 3 or so yrs ago I moved nd find myself bringing it up like my body aches nd my heart hurts and aches like a person with agony. Irony that missiinaries kept coming back even tho we sat on the porch in the cold.

[@nethanvaartstra3789]

I was looking for speakers to listen to, and my one friend listens to a ton of speakers daily, so I asked for speakers he normally listens to. I am glad he brought me to John cause wow. His speech is so electric!

[@brandonadams2389]

What a in season message Dr.Bevere🙏🏼I saw this message and just want to listen to it and I'm sitting here on my couch with tears after I prayed with and I know God's Presence is in this room.What you shared really touch me Sir and I did not even know this message was preach in 2016.Just shows God's Word is eternal and it is living and powerful.I believe Sir that I receive the grace(empowerment) to pursue holiness so that I can be intimate with The One who created me...🙏🏼🙌❤️Thank you very much to you Sir🙌God bless you and your family...🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@simbarashesithole3796]

I believe you,the presence of God that came was powerful indeed.

[@mercyvishagan1462]

Thank you Pastor

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Thank you Jesus

[@JamesAnthonyLimitless]

This is so good and edifying, praise Yah

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Glory to God! ❤

[@wynnpeters2913]

Father, help me to be totally set apart for you alone in Jesus Name🙏

[@emmanuelmugerwa7042]

May these words never leave me. May I apply them as the Holy spirit leads me

[@HeyOlive239]

Please pray for me to be someone that a man of God wants to be married to...my heart aches from all the mistakes I made, but I have learned and improved; I believe that I am still a good person on the inside and also am connected to God ❤

[@brianwoo8877]

Continue to pursue the Lord sister. He promises to give you the desires of your heart. ❤ GBY ❤.

[@jasontipton8430]

That folks is called preaching the gospel

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04th March 2024 @ 10.10am. Faithful Jesus.

[@barbaraervin2537]

Great message For women, too ❤

[@kentel7ify]

John was my young adult leader at occ under Benny hinn he still seems to be stuck in the 80s sad we now live under a new covenant where God is no longer counting our sins anymore by placing his spirit in us we enter into his rest! Our sins past our sins present our sins future all taken away by the cross and his resurrection.

[@sheryllloyd5145]

The visuals are perfect examples in helping me understand me loving Jesus but…. Thank you for this much needed teaching reminder that holiness is right.

[@goldensoullab5158]

Born again 2/16/2024 3:11 pm❤ PRAISE GOD

[@niangzuancing2652]

Amen .

[@rightsidewarrior2010]

If we are then empowered by grace…to what end? Living correctly! Holiness is being set apart as His, but grace teaches us to say NO to ungodliness! Titus 2:12 We must do His will. Matt. 7:21

[@wvglitter7761]

32:30 this is why pride is a sin. He doesn't get glory for what we take credit for. And that's why we fall short and usually fail miserably trying to lean on our own ability. 🤯

[@suzanneabraham146]

A very needed message for intimacy with God

[@bellap86]

Thank-you 🙏

[@tumase3732]

Life changing teaching ❤️‍🩹

[@christystormes7264]

Lord, raise men up to live in holiness to be an example of Jesus! Amen

[@MrRandyWisdom]

John I appreciate your ministry so much! You’re a blessing to many. We are looking forward to you coming back to Victory in Tulsa!

[@jennyvaux3101]

Love this!! Thank you for sharing this sermon with us!!

[@dianneeliapittman6190]

Thank God for teaching this message. I've been teaching this message that Grace is God's empowerment. Therefore, we have the ability through the Holy Spirit to live Holy. Praise God

[@annaburton5774]

Amen! So good! ❤️

[@shervonne_arts]

Right on time word!!!🙌🏾🙏🏾

[@richardsoderkvist6383]

Thank you Pastor John for preaching holiness we sure need it Amen.God bless you Amen.

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Blessings everyone

[@mwinzalumiah1113]

This is what we need.

[@marionpatillo5661]

John Bevere ! Another excellent teaching! I have learned so much from your ministry which has been life changing. I thank God for you and Lisa, the actual life lessons, such a blessing. Thank you for your books, The Fear of God, The Bait of Satan, Under Cover, Relentless! God bless you both and your family!

[@marywhite5876]

John:3-16 ❤

[@ArtWapanio]

Amen...I'm completely yours LORD JESUS. my position, my behavior, my all in all in YOU. for your greater glory, honor and praise, alone.

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Thank you so much !!❤

[@cw9039]

So good thank you!!!

[@KBrunningthings13.1]

This is so good !

[@marymiller289]

Powerful! Thank you for preaching a seldom-heard, but needed, message!

[@luanaestocado]

I jus love this message! Wow so Powerful!❤

[@shervonne_arts]

Wow wow wow! Praise God for this message!🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️

[@doreenarthurs3795]

Oh my God! What an amazing revelation! Eve was indeed attracted to what seemed good and ended up in sin. LORD guide us to your truth. May we hold fast to your word it is truth.

[@caminandoensuverdad]

HOLINESS IS LIVING IN OBEDIENCE TO THE WORD OF GOD. "The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God." (Romans 8:6-8 NIV)

[@nn-do6du]

Thank you ! Mr. Bevere. What a great blessing this knowledge. To God be all the Glory !

[@AIRULEZ]

@5:09 I appreciate how you explained that this was a promise, not a command (James 1:16-17), because I was afraid of being deceived. I used to be terrified that it would happen to me, so I had to be extra cautious (and I still am because this world is evil), but knowing that we have a promise not to be deceived by KEEPING God's Truth (Jesus, aka God's Word) is so reassuring! It truly is a simple gospel, and there is nothing good apart from God! So long as we keep God's Word in our hearts, we will not be deceived or disappointed! Hallelujah! Thank you, Lord, for your mighty, powerful and living WORD!!

[@pattymaddison7955]

Thank you so much for sharing truth !!

[@siphokazimatwa6447]

I really appreciate this teaching. I feel blessed. God is good, I continue to seek him everyday. I am so grateful for his grace and mercy upon my life.