Sermons on Careful Search:

Lost And Found

Contributed by David Roth on Jan 19, 2022

Christmas 2C. We learn from Jesus as a boy in the temple, that when God cannot be found, it is we who are looking in the wrong places.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. (Ps. 19:14) “Lost and Found” “My, how you have grown!” Those words, or something similar were uttered in households across America last week as families ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Always Pursuing Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

God values and chases after those who are not in a relationship with Him.

Today, we're talking about how God is like a detective, always on the hunt for those who are lost. And guess what? He's on the hunt for you and me every single day. You know those detective kits you see in movies? They've got a magnifying glass, a notebook, a pen, and maybe even a cool hat. God's ...read more

Topics: Divine Search, Spiritual Redemption, Lost Souls, Heavenly Grace

The Most Valuable Thing In The World Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 8, 2024

Do you believe God's wisdom is more valuable than gold? How committed are you to asking for God's wisdom and to seeking after God's wisdom. But even more importantly, how committed are you to applying God's wisdom?

A. The story is told about an angel that appeared at a faculty meeting and told the dean, “In return for your unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward you with one of the following: infinite wealth, wisdom, or beauty. Which one will you choose?” 1. Without hesitation, the dean ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-18, Proverbs 4:5-9, 2 Chronicles 1:1, 1 Kings 3:5-14, 1 Kings 4:29-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Soul Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 7, 2020

Challenging people to build the core essence of who they are as followers of Jesus.

So hey there, good to see you and to have you with us. If you are new thanks for giving us a shot and taking a chance on us with your weekend time. We hope that you really do bump into God in your time here with us this weekend and that you want come back and do this all over again with us real ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-28

God Of All Comfort Series

Contributed by Richard S Cussons M.a. on Aug 8, 2010

Chapter one may be seen as a template in dealing with disappontment

2 Corinthians 1.1-22 Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians is written about 6 months after the first, in the year 55, from Macedonia. The Corinthian church had been infiltrated by false teachers who were challenging Paul’s personal integrity and his authority as an apostle. Because ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-22

Denomination: Methodist

Joshua Pt.5~ God Will Take Care Of His Children. Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 13, 2015

This was a visible assurance to Israel of God's continued presence and protection.

SS~ #20~Joshua Heb. 11: 30 -31 ~~ Joshua 5:1 11-2-14 Heb. 11: -- "the hall of faith chapter" as it's often called. @Let me remind us that during the day's that this epistle was written there were Jewish believers in Christ that had become discouraged from various ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

Cast Your Burdens On The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 3, 2015

To show that JESUS CHRIST was designed to carry all our burdens, cares and anxieties and we are designed to constantly pray.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you worry? No, if I have a tiny worry, I cast or throw it all to the LORD JESUS. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS CHRIST was designed to carry all our burdens, cares and anxieties and we are designed to constantly pray. IV. TEXT: Psalms ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heart Purification

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 24, 2007

God is searching for people with a pure heart

Heart Purification Matthew 5:8 February 11, 2007 Morning Service Introduction How many of you have ever seen the show Dirty Jobs? The show is hosted by Mike Rowe and each week he goes and tackles another dirty job. The premise of the show is that Mike Rowe goes and works for one day at a specific ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Church Of God

Victory Over Spiritual Problems

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002

Search for God and victory through problems.

VICTORY OVER SPIRITUAL PROBLEMS By Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION Last week I told you victory is possible. Today, I want to teach you to get victory over problems. The biggest problem facing America is not racism, corporate greed, the budget, environment factors or people being de-humanized ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31, 2 Corinthians 4:16, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Singleness--Does God Care If I Ever Get Married?

Contributed by Paul Clark on Dec 4, 2002

A Review of Biblical Principles Regarding Marriage

Singleness¡ªDoes God Care if I Ever Marry? With Concepts from God¡¯s Call to the Single Adult by Michael Cavanaugh ILL¡ªbeing the last one picked in PE ILL¡ªbeing half an Oreo, the one without the cream Wrong Views I¡¯m only half a person All my problems stem from being single The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:24-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Greatest Of These" Part 2

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 9, 2012

Understanding Love

“The Greatest of These – part 2” February 12, 2012 1 Corinthians 13 1 If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

Be Careful What You Pray For, You Might Get It Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 15, 2002

There are only two motives for prayer: fear and hope. If you pray and live in fear, you will live a lie and deny God, and you will become destructive. But if you pray and live in fear, you will find satisfaction and will become a life-giver.

God answers prayer. Let there be no doubt about that. God answers prayer. God responds to what His people ask. So it has often been said that you had better be careful what you pray for, because you just might get it! There is something awesome, something even dangerous about prayer. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16, Psalm 106:15

Denomination: Baptist

Mark 16:6-8 An Easter Sermon

Contributed by David Smith on Apr 21, 2005

Father searches for the true nature of God.

(6)...?Do not be alarmed; you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised; he is not here. Look, there is the place they laid him. (7)But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him, just as he told you.? (8) So they ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Trusting God In Every Season

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 31, 2025

Trusting God in Every Season calls us to forsake counterfeit securities and place our full trust in the sovereign, faithful, and incomparable God who alone carries His people through every trial and triumph.

Trusting God in Every Season Isaiah 46 The human heart craves stability. In a world rocked by uncertainty, we're all searching for something solid—a place to stand when the winds howl and the waves crash. When life becomes turbulent, we instinctively look for shelter—a refuge that can hold. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Adventure's Of Shrek And Barney

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on May 2, 2020

Barney Stinson searches for his dad on the Price is Right. Shrek the sheep searches for a hair cut. And the Good Shepherd Searches for us. A sermon on John 10:1-10 for Easter 4 ("Good Shepherd Sunday")

It’s been - what? - a month of lockdown, and some of us, our hair is starting to get rather long. I managed to get my hair cut just a few days before lockdown hit so I reckon I can manage a few more months before I start to look like a yeti. But I know some of you missed that chance and are now ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Anglican