Sermons on Careful Search:

Building A Caring Church: Caring About The Lost Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

If we are going to be a caring church, one of the very first things we must do is to care about those who are without Jesus Christ, those who are lost. We need to develop a heart for the lost like Paul’s heart.

Was anyone here saved listening to a radio broadcast? Raise your hand. How many were saved listening to a TV preacher? How many prayed to receive the Lord Jesus as a direct result of a message? How many were saved when you saw "Jesus Saves" on a big rock, a sign, or a bumper sticker? How many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-3, Romans 10:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Letting God Take Care Of Our Cares

Contributed by Bart Leger on Mar 1, 2011

Chronic worry is killing us. It can affect our daily life emotionally and physically. But the good news is that God offers us a wonderful exchange. His unexplainable peace in exchange for our worry, anxiety and care.

Letting God Take Care of Our Cares 1 Peter 5:6-7 Does anyone here this morning consider themselves prone to worry? Do you sometimes dwell on what might happen if _____________? Well, you’re not alone. I tend to worry about the most inconsequential things ever. Like what will people think? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Search For Significance--For Parents Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Apr 21, 2002

Here are four ways parents can make a significant difference in their children’s lives.

On February 19, 1979, a small plane crashed into Ontario Peak in the San Gabriel Mountains, and a ten-hour story of death, courage, and survival began. The passengers of that Cessna 172 included the pilot, a young woman, an attorney, and his eleven-year-old son. The pilot and the attorney were ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:21, Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

Be Ever So Careful

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 28, 2001

FOR THE CHRISTIAN BELIEVER THAT HAS UNFORGIVING TREASURES IN THEIR HEART.

Be Ever So Careful The heart Is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; who can know it? I, the Lord search the heart; I, test the mind, even to give every man according to the fruit of his doing. Jeremiah 17: 9 - 10 (1) Be Ever So Careful (A) The Lord Is Omnipresent (B) The ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9-10, Proverbs 24:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Search Me, O God Series

Contributed by Rob Ketterling on Aug 9, 2014

A prayer that is dangerous NOT to pray - "Search me, O God"`

All right. We are continuing our series Dangerous Prayers, and I'm absolutely enjoying it. But before we dig into the service, I just want to acknowledge again that we are a multisite church with six locations in Minnesota, one in Spain, one in Swaziland, an online group that watches us all the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dangerous Prayers: Search Me! Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jan 3, 2021

David asked God to search his heart, reveal his anxious thoughts, uncover his sins, and lead him in the way everlasting.

Dangerous Prayers: Search Me Psalm 139:23-24 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 01-03-2021 How’s Your Prayer Life? Let me start with a question that might make you feel uncomfortable… How’s your prayer life? For some of us that question makes us squirm in our seats. If ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Searching For You And Me

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 31, 2010

Focuses on how God searches for us whenever we are not where we are supposed to be.

God Is Looking For You and For Me Scripture: Luke 15:1-32; Matthew 6:33 Introduction Webster’s dictionary defines the word lost as “ruined; destroyed; not to be found; missing; having wandered away.” Spiritually we often think of the “lost” as those persons who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Servanting, Soldiering, And Searching For Souls

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022

How are we to be what we are meant to be? A preacher, a teacher, a deacon, a church secretary, a witness, one of the board of trustees, the list goes on. It does not matter the size of the local church body that we may be affiliated with.

It boils down to: How we are to live, How we are to work, and How we are to die. A faithful fruit tree will bring forth faithful followers. How do we live? By being a faithful Servant. Habakkuk 2:4, Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Searching For One Lost Sheep

Contributed by James May on May 15, 2005

I’m so glad that the Great Shepherd watches over his sheep. We can rest assured that Jesus is doing everything possible to bring our lost loved ones into the fold. He wants none of his sheep to be lost.

Searching for One Lost Sheep By Pastor Jim May Luke 15:1-7, "Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them. And he spake this parable unto them, saying, What man of you, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Psalm 139 - Search Me Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 22, 2022

This sermon focuses on God's intimate knowledge of us, and how that knowledge should impact how we live our lives.

A little movie trivia. I want to see if anybody remembers a movie that was filmed in 1966. A movie called “Fantastic Voyage”. It starred Stephen Boyd and Raquel Welch. I think I even found the movie poster. This movie was filmed during what they would call the Cold War Era. We weren’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Christian Church

The Search For A Queen (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 17, 2021

As chapter two of Esther continues, we see more of the sovereignty of God revealed. Although it appeared His people had been forsaken, God had a plan and would use Esther to help bring about its fulfillment. Sovereignty is an attribute that brings peace and comfort to believers.

The Search for a Queen (Part 2) Esther 2: 10-18 We have learned that due to her refusal to accommodate the king’s ridiculous demands, Vashti had been removed from her position as queen. After some time had passed, the king’s advisors developed a plan to locate and crown a new queen. The plan ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

"What Are We Searching For?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 29, 2017

A sermon about giving all to follow Christ.

“What are We Searching For?” Matthew 13:44-46 What do you long to see and experience more than anything else in the entire world? Have you ever thought to yourself: “I would give anything for that?” If so, what was it or what is it? For instance, would you give anything to see all racial ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: United Methodist

The Search For Significance At Work/School Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on May 12, 2002

I talk about how God wants us to see our places of employment (or school) as opportunities to make a difference.

Search for Significance at Work/School Intro: Did you know that in a recent survey it was found that 65% of American workers are unhappy with their jobs? There are a lot of factors leading to unsatisfaction with their jobs. But if you are looking for a little excitement in a new career how many ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9, Colossians 3:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

God's Search And Rescue Operation

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 8, 2007

To join God’s search and rescue operation, we must submit to the Spirit’s direction, share the Gospel to seekers and seek to be more fruitful for Him.

Do you still remember our mission statement? Let us all recite it. “Glorify God by Multiplying Biblical, Committed and Loving Followers of Jesus Christ.” This morning we will look into the “multiplying” aspect of our mission statement. It is God’s will that we become fruitful. Jesus said in John ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Search For A Queen (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 10, 2021

God's people were bound in captivity, but they were not forsaken. The Lord was working behind the scenes, orchestrating events that would benefit and prosper them. We see His sovereign hand at work in the selection of Esther as queen of Persia.

The Search for a Queen (Part 1) Esther 2: 1-9 As we studied chapter one, we discovered a detailed picture of what life was like within the Persian Empire. King Ahasuerus was a man of great wealth and power. He sought to expand the kingdom, and nothing was off limits in his pursuit to do so, not ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist