Sermons on Careful Search:

God Is Closer Than We Can Possibly Imagine

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Aug 9, 2006

A short sermon given at a midweek communion service. The answer to our searching is much closer than we can possibly imagine.

When I was quite young, I seem to remember an occasion when my Mother announced that she had lost her glasses. We are a family of spectacle wearers, and I know for myself that the loss of my glasses can be a big problem. Well, I was sat in front of the television and Mum was searching around in ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35

Denomination: Anglican

Have You Had Your Epiphany?

Contributed by John Browning on Jan 6, 2008

Everyone is or was searching. Jesus was revealed to the world trhough the Magi. They had their Epiphany and realized who he was and worshiped him, Have you?

Have You Had Your Epiphany? By: Pastor Clinton Browning 01/05/2008 Matthew 2: 1 – 12 Read Text: During week 3 of Advent we discussed the Magi and their following of a star to meet and worship the new King. We spoke of the fact that these Magi / Wisemen were: • Not locals, • They did not speak ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 2, 2009

How can we use the example of the "wise men" who sought to worship the Christ child as a guide to our own searching?

Matthew 2: 1 – 12 / Seeking Intro: Have you even misplaced something in your house? You know it is there; but, you can’t find it. One day this week, I lost my car keys. Barbara and I searched all over the house for those keys. They were nowhere to be found. I borrowed Barbara’s keys, got in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Revial Of The Church Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 21, 2017

Look for God's intervention in your life and in your Church. Revival is the outcome of the Prayers, searching the Scriptures and worshiping the Lord.

Revive Us - Psalm 85 Introduction: This psalm is written after returning from Babylon and yet established as a nation. It is believed that Psalm 137 was preceded to it. This is the second Psalm of Prayer. 85:01-03 Gracious six acts of God This passage express the thanks of the people for their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

First Place Only Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

It is important to see that our part is to seek and exert the energy in diligent search. It is God's part to see that we find.

Gerald Kennedy in his book The Christian And His America tells of hearing the head of one of the largest airplane companies at a luncheon where he was reporting on the situation facing America in the field of air defense. He described the growth of our air force, and the probable growth of the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:4-5

The Prayer Of Faith Brings The Answer!

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 17, 2020

In this outline we share the steps in praying the prayer of faith. We be God give us a formula for everything if we will search the scriptures.

THE PRAYER OF FAITH BRINGS THE ANSWER! Gal 4:1-7 Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all; 2 But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father. 3 Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7, James 5:14-16, 2 Corinthians 5:21

The Value Of Just One PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023

Explores God's relentless love, His constant search for the lost, and the joyous celebration that occurs when a sinner repents and returns to Him.

Good morning, dear ones. How wonderful it is to gather together in this sacred space, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to know Him more. We are all here because we've been touched by the transformative power of His love, and we yearn to delve deeper into His word, to truly understand ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Topics: Purpose, Each One

Giving With The Right Motive

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 21, 2014

Gold wants love and genuine caring concern in all our giving. He could care less about giving by rote, without a heart of worship.

This is a homily shared at The Feast, an inner-city gathering with the Yonge Street Mission that invites everyone from the community in to Feast on good food, the Word of God and fellowship. God is not the same as us. He thinks very differently. Nowhere is this more obvious than in almost all of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Does The Government Do More Than The Church To Help The Poor? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 26, 2015

This passage on the care of widows opens up a larger question: what's the place the church should have in the care of the poor (versus the place the government should have)?

THE POINT OF THE PASSAGE: Taking care of the needy widows was a big deal in the early church. - There was a different societal structure and a lack of social safety net back then. The church stepped in to help. - Unpack some of the passage. - The passage raises a more general question: why ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:3-16

Denomination: Baptist

In Due Season: The Patience And Faith Of The Saints Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 22, 2018

It’s the peacemakers that will be called the Children of God. And we can have rest in the fact that God will take care of judgment, if we will take care of love.

CHAPTER 13 v. 1 and I saw a beast rising from the sea having ten horns and seven heads and on its horns ten crowns and on its heads names of blasphemy. v. 2 and the beast I saw was like a leopard, and its feet were like a bear’s, and its mouth was like a lion’s, and the dragon gave it its ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-10

Denomination: *other

Fellowship Of The Mat

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 13, 2003

Four men formed a fellowship around a paralyzed man lying on a mat. Just as men were involved in a small caring community men are needed to care for their families and be spiritual leaders in the home.

Fellowship of the Mat (Outline Theme resource – “Everybody’s Normal Till You Get to Know them” by John Ortberg) Luke 5:17-26 TOP 10 Lame-brained, Foot-in-mouth Compliments from a Husband to His Wife 10. “You look great for a woman who has had four kids.” 9. “This is almost as good as mom used to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Free Methodist

Watch Your Word On The Street

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 5, 2016

Take Jesus and the Word to the street, but be careful of how you represent and present them.

Luke 19:10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. I have done many years of door-to-door evangelism and even a session of street preaching. During that session, I was approached by mam claiming to be Jeremiah the prophet going to the churches of Winston-Salem casting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Eating Devil’s Food

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 4, 2021

Spiritual salmonella abounds so be careful at what buffet you eat.

1 Corinthians 10:20  But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils.  21  Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:20-22, Ephesians 5:8-13, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, Matthew 7:21-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A God Who Is Consistent

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jan 17, 2020

If we are going to search out the Precious Promises; I would like to see that what God says He in fact has done and will do.

Seeking The Precious Promises Of God “A God Who Is Consistent” Genesis 2:4-7, 15-17 1-19-2020AM If we are going to search out the Precious Promises; I would like to see that what God says He in fact has done and will do. I said the first Promise was the promise of Redemption but that is not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Worry

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 19, 2002

Christians should be able to cast ALL of their cares on God.

Let us start off by defining what I mean by worry. A. The bible doesn’t even use the word, “worry”...it uses the words, “careful”, or “cares”. 1. The Greek word that is used is the word merimnao - merimnaw. a. The definition for this word is: to be anxious about. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ