Sermons on Careful Search:

What Does It Mean For God To Search Me?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 18, 2023

God cannot lie, God cannot die, and God cannot save an unwilling soul.

David wrote this psalm during a time of hostility. It is comprised of the significant truths that were important to David during his time of distress. In Psalm 139:1-6: David praises God's limitless knowledge. He sees God as having a lot of familiarity with him: when he sits down and gets up, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Rich Young Ruler

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Jul 30, 2021

This conversation between Jesus and this rich young ruler is recorded in all three of the synoptic gospels. Mark says,” Jesus looking upon him loved him. (Mk 10:21). Studying the text, I find at least three qualities that are loveable about him,

The rich young ruler Matthew 19:16-22 Introduction. This conversation between Jesus and this rich young ruler is recorded in all three of the synoptic gospels. Mark says,” Jesus looking upon him loved him. (Mk 10:21). Studying the text, I find at least three qualities that are loveable about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Finding Out Who Really Cares

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 31, 2003

Who really cares about you? Not those who, like Herod, are so scared they will do anything to save themselves. Rather those like the wise men, who give gifts for the future, or like Joseph, who make sacrifices for your protection. For Epiphany.

Some people have friends. Some people have enemies. Some people have acquaintances. But everybody has somebody you do business with. The people you do business with -- usually, that’s not an intimate relationship. It’s a distant relationship, limited just to transactions. Everybody deals with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Out Who Really Cares

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 7, 2006

Who really cares about us? Not this world’s Herods, for fear lashes out destructively. We find care in those who, like the wise men, believe in us and give gifts for the future; and who, like Joseph, sacrifice for us. Epiphany at National Baptist Memor

Some people have friends. Some people have enemies. Most people have acquaintances. But everybody has people to do business with. The people you do business with -- usually, that’s not an intimate relationship. It’s a distant relationship, limited to transactions. We deal with people who may ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Out Who Really Cares Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 6, 2008

Who really cares? NOT those who are full of fear, like Herod. But those who believe from the beginning and who give gifts for the future, like the wise men; and those who sacrifice to protect, like Joseph.

Some people have friends. Some people have enemies. Most people have acquaintances. But everybody has people you do business with. The people you do business with -- usually, that’s not an intimate relationship. It’s distant, it’s limited to transactions. We deal with people who may not even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

"Does God Care About Me?” Series

Contributed by Rick Flowers on May 10, 2002

One of a series of four messages in the "What If It’s True?" campaign. This is intended to assist pastors whose churches are involved in the evangelistic outreach.

Pastor Rick A. Flowers First Baptist Church - Flushing, MI “Does God Care About Me?” Psalm 139:1-6 This is week #3 of the “What If It’s True?” campaign. For approximately 6 weeks, hundreds of ads were run on local cable channels, asking the question, “What If It’s True?” These ads were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Desperate Housewives - Mother's Day 2005

Contributed by Steven Dow on May 5, 2005

Desperate houswives and the rest of us are searching for something to make our lives complete.

DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES Mother’s Day, May 8, 2005 Luke 15:8-19 Thesis: Desperate housewives (along with the rest of us) are searching for something to make their lives complete. Wisteria. It’s the name of a twisting vine with beautiful blossoms. Wisteria is known for its ability to climb high; yet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-9

Obadiah: God Cares For His Own Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 29, 2013

There is no middle ground in our battle with evil. We must pick a side and take a stand. Truth demands a choice. “Aim at heaven and you’ll get earth thrown in. Aim at earth and you’ll get neither.”

Major News from Minor Prophets Obadiah: God cares for His own This prophecy is against Edom. The Edomites were descendants of Esau, the older twin brother of Jacob. They were constantly at odds with Jacob’s descendants. They refused to let Moses and the Israelites pass through their land. ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pursuing The Rock Of Ages-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 28, 2012

2 of 2. Moses revealed Israel’s need to seek/pursue the Rock of Ages. God’s word encourages our need to seek/pursue the Rock of Ages. Who searches for OR How do we pursue the Rock of Ages? A pursuit of the Rock of Ages considers...

PURSUING The ROCK Of AGES--II—Deuteronomy 32:3-4, 15, 18 VBS Theme: Gold Rush—Searching for the Rock of Ages! Attention: The value of Gold today’s commodities market. Yesterday Gold commodities were worth $1,566.90 per troy ounce or ~31.1g which = ~1.1oz. *As a young teenager I ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Be Careful Who You Listen To!

Contributed by Bobby Bulger on Sep 25, 2007

A little exposition concerning the Word of the Lord versus the word of man.

1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: -Counterfeit- Can = Ability May = Permission James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:8 Draw nigh to God, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

True Friendship

Contributed by Rev Mutinda Musyimi on Jun 2, 2017

A true friend is Caring. And true friend never gives up on a friend

Introduction The Bible is full of examples of friendships! Some were good, others not good! Here are some good ones! Abraham & God ( 2 Chron 20:7 ; Isa 41:8 ; James 2:23 ) Ruth and Naomi Ruth 1:16-17 - "But Ruth replied, 'Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reality Is Not A Show Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 25, 2018

This is the 7th sermon in the 1 Timothy series, "Order".

Series: Order [#7] REALITY IS NOT A SHOW 1 Timothy 5:1-25 Introduction: This is the week where many young men break up with their girlfriends. The reason I know that is because Valentine’s Day is this week. Now, I’m not saying that is acceptable behavior; but it does save money. Valentine’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For Loopholes

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 11, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 25: 1 – 55

Leviticus 25: 1 – 55 Looking for loopholes 25 And the LORD spoke to Moses on Mount Sinai, saying, 2 “Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘When you come into the land which I give you, then the land shall keep a Sabbath to the LORD. 3 Six years you shall sow your field, and six years ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

3 John

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012

How to Take Care of Pastors

Series: One Chapter Books in the New Testament Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson: 3 John June 24, 2012 A. INTRODUCTION 1. This letter centers around four men: John: the writer and protector of God’s work Gaius: looked after ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Mugged Coming Home From Church

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Dec 31, 2018

What it means to be a Christian in an evil world.

I want you to listen very carefully. I'm going to describe four people, and at the end of the service I want you to tell me which one of the four your can identify with the most. Which one of the four you are most like. It's a very unusual story. According to the report I have in front ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Anglican