Sermons on Finding Meaning:

Finding A Quiet Place

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 16, 2009

We need to recharge our batteries by finding a quiet place in order to give our full attention and effort to serving the Lord.

Mark 6: 30 – 34 / Finding A Quiet Place Intro: I would be willing to bet that the majority of you sitting here today are really sick! Let me describe some of the symptoms of your illness: 1) You complain you don’t have enough hours in the day, 2) at a stoplight, you get into the lane with the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Finding True Peace Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 3, 2009

Answer the call of God to believe, worship, and obey Jesus Christ and you will find true peace!

There was a man who thought he found peace at a golf course until he saw a funeral procession on a street near where he was playing. So he stopped, took off his golf hat and waited till the funeral procession was over. The foursome behind him caught up with the man and said “we were really touched ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 46:1-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding Room For The Savior Series

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Dec 20, 2008

1st sermon from my Christmas series where i look at Christmas from point of view of Biblical characters, an attempt at a topical sermon.

Finding Room for the Savior Christmas through their Eyes Luke 2:1-7 Introduction Ask: Has anyone ever been to a children’s Christmas program? Back when I was in elementary school it was still OK for schools to have Christmas programs and actually call them Christmas programs. On top of that, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Finding A Deeper Life Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Sep 15, 2009

Pt 5 of the series deals with finding a deeper spiritual life. Success as a Christian cannot be found in superficial sprituality.

The Secrets to Successful Living Pt 5 – Finding a Deeper Life Ephesians 3:14 – 4:3 We started several weeks ago talking about this idea of success and the Christian. We’ve talked about idea’s of changing our measure of success, keeping Christ central to life, Boundaries and Balance and last we ...read more

Denomination: *other

Finding Spiritual Safety Series

Contributed by David Scudder on May 26, 2008

It is important to KNOW that God promises assurance of our salvation, but it is also important to SEE how it works in real life. In our text today we are reminded to imitate those who show “diligent patience” in their walk with Christ.

Finding Spiritual Safety Hebrews 6:11-16 Purpose: To prove that we can know that salvation is permanent. Aim: I want the listener to flee to Christ and trust Him completely for salvation and rejoice in its assurance. INTRODUCTION: Little Milly had gone to bed, and her father was downstairs ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:11-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Places To Find Joy Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 12, 2009

Paul teaches us from prison where true JOY can be found

PLACES TO FIND JOY: In relationships with other believers Philippians 1:1-8 Philippi was located in the area of Macedonia –now the northern most province of GREECE/ bordering Albania In ancient times it was in a gold mining area. After 400 B.C., Philip II of Macedon seized the mines, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-8

Finding Fearless Focus

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Sep 1, 2010

Keeping our focus on God is quite difficult for some, especially with the great amount of distractions found in today's fast paced world. Yet, Paul calls us to keep our devotion and single mindeness.

FINDING FEARLESS FOCUS (All my sermons use illustrations found on www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Focus is a word we hear a lot in the media, in conversation and especially in sports. Having focus can insure success, being distracted almost always spells ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Value In Finding The Lost

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 13, 2010

We are of such great worth to God that He will never give up on us or write us off.

I HAVE A FAVORITE PICTURE FRAME IN MY OFFICE THAT DISPLAYS THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: “JUST THINK, YOU’RE NOT HERE BY CHANCE, BUT BY GOD’S CHOOSING. HIS HAND FORMED YOU AND MADE YOU THE PERSON YOU ARE. HE COMPARES YOU TO NO ONE ELSE, YOU ARE ONE OF A KIND. YOU LACK NOTHING THAT HIS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Finding The Kingdom Within

Contributed by Tim Desmond on Feb 28, 2011

This sermon looks at how prayer and meditation can help us connect with the Kingdom of God and change our lives.

One of the most pervasive feelings in modern society is alienation. We are alienated from our work and from each other by our fast paced lifestyle and focus on success. However, no matter how much connection we have with other people and to our work, the deep feeling of alienation will not be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:21

Denomination: *other

Finding Common Ground Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 11, 2011

Looking into 2011 year as a banner year for NRBC, this message is the common ground upon which every member can rally around--increase, improvement, impact

Text: Acts 15:28-29, Title: New Riverlutions: Common Ground, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/9/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Rocky theme, tell about eating breakfast at Two Trails with Jim, Will, John B. Background to passage: people stirring up trouble in Antioch, church on fire, division, etc. Exp the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Confidence In The Desert

Contributed by Wayne Cordeiro on May 16, 2013

For one and a half years, David went to live with the Philistines. It is during this time that we can learn valuable lessons about confidence in the desert. We can also gain understanding in the ways God deals with us and changes our hearts to bring us ba

Saul was jealous of David and all his successes, so he pursued him relentlessly for a long period of time. David had his chances to kill Saul and claim the throne that God had promised him, but he refused. He remained a faithful servant of God and waited upon the Lord to rescue him, except for a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding A New Peace Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 25, 2007

We can recover lost peace by focusing upon the source of peace. #2 in a 4-part series.

Title: Finding A New Peace Series: New Beginnings for the New Year Text: Ephesians 2:14-18 Introduction: “Encouraging” The New Members “Bill and Sue” had recently moved into the city, and had been visiting our church for several weeks. They made friends quickly, and possessed a variety of gifts ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Your Calling

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 5, 2007

Are we really listening and expecting God to speak with us or are we too busy being distracted by many things that we can’t hear Him call?

April, 2007 “Finding Your Calling” I Samuel 3:1-10 INTRODUCTION: During three centuries of rule by the judges, the word of God was rare. By Eli’s time there were no prophets speaking God’s message. In fact there had only been two prophets--Deborah (Judges 4:4) and Othniel (Judges 6:8) during ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Finding Gold In The Garbage Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 14, 2010

No one whose hope is in God will be put to shame. It is not the harsh realities that defeat us but our inability to see God¡¯s goodness and will in them. Trust the Sovereign God who is in control and still very much involved in your life.

[Main thoughts taken from Max Lucado’s book Just Like Jesus] Theme: A Hopeful Heart Hope is like gold in the garbage. - In the midst of all the trash you find something precious. - In the midst of the darkness you see a ray of light. Look at Jesus at the lowest point of His life - the night ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding Your Strength

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 23, 2009

God promises us strength. So why do we find ourselves more weak than strong? What can we do to ensure power for every task?

Finding Your Strength Griffith Baptist Church – 1/25/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 43 Key verse: Psalms 43:2 - For thou art the God of my strength: why dost thou cast me off? why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy? Premise: God promises us strength. So why do we find ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 43:1-5

Denomination: Baptist