Sermons on For The Seeking Soul:

How Is Your Spiritual Appetite?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 28, 2003

What it means to hunger and thirst after righteousness.

“HOW’S YOUR SPIRITUAL APPETITE?” MATTHEW 5:6 INTRODUCTION: There is an old French proverb that says, "A good meal ought to begin with hunger." It is hard to enjoy a good meal when you are not hungry, but when you are starving anything tastes good! Few of us in America know what real hunger or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

Bearing Green Leaves In Drought!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 20, 2014

An exhortation to beware of spiritual drought which can creep up on the believer unawares effectively creating a barrier to productivity and fruitfulness.

Jeremiah 17:5-11 KJV Thus saith the Lord; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the Lord. For he shall be like the heath in the desert, and shall not see when good cometh; but shall inhabit the parched places in the wilderness, in a salt ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Fulfill The Great Commandment

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 28, 2022

Jesus said that all 613 laws (365 thou shalt not’s – 248 thou shalt’s), and words of the Prophets hang on just two commandments.

"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself." (Matt 22:37-39 ESV) Today, our focus is on the Great Commandment to love God. Jesus said that when you love your neighbor it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39, Matthew 28:19-20, 1 John 4:7-10, Hebrews 4:12, Matthew 6:5-7, Psalm 1:1-2, Psalm 34:1-3, Ephesians 5:25-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Man’s Way Or God’s Way

Contributed by Chris Beam on Apr 26, 2015

Jesus challenges his disciples, the crowd and us to surrender ourselves to what God has planned for us, rather than holding on to worldly things for our own comfort.

Series: The Book of Mark Man’s Way or God’s Way Text: Mark 8:31-9:1 What does it mean to be a Christian? Some people think that just because members of their family are Christians, then that automatically makes them Christians. Others think that just because they were baptized then ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

This Man Receives Sinners

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Apr 28, 2002

The self-righteous religious rulers of Jesus’ day didn’t want much to do with sinners - but that was precisely the point of Jesus coming to earth! They wouldn’t receive sinners, but Jesus would ~ and He did! Will you?

The custom of the family visiting around the dinner table = Perhaps a lost art + Some = My family = Enjoyed visiting during meals = But also after, living room + And then we would play cards and that’s when the real visiting began + Some = My wife’s family = Loved to linger at the table after the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Introducing: God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 23, 2009

The Beatitudes (it means "blessing") are probably the most famous words Jesus uttered. They are also among the most mis-understood. To understand the Beatitudes we need to know Jesus person and His mission.

The Sermon on the Mount is perhaps the most famous part of Jesus’ earthly ministry. I think it’s safe to say that more people are familiar with at least parts of this series of sermons than are the account of the cross. In Matthew’s gospel (which is ordered topically more than chronologically) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Are You Denying Jesus

Contributed by Tom Tarpley on Sep 20, 2011

Going Along to Get Along

Mark 8:34… Jesus said if anyone want to be my follower, that person must put aside all of their selfish ambition, and then shoulder their cross and follow him. He said if we try to keep our lives for ourselves, we will lose it. But, if we give up our lives for his sake and for the sake of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-42

Denomination: *other

The Blessed Hunger

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018

TODAY WE EXAMINE THE FOURTH OF THE STATEMENTS, CONCERNING HUNGER AND THIRST. THESE ARE VERY DESPERATE STATES IN A PERSON’S LIFE. THIS TAKES US IN A DIFFERENT DIRECTION FROM THE OTHER THREE AS IT ASSUMES A CHANGE IN THE PERSONS SPIRITUAL LIFE.

THE BLESSED HUNGER WE ARE CONTINUING OUR THOUGHTS ON JESUS’ TEACHING IN THE BEATITUDES. THE FIRST THREE, THE POOR IN SPIRIT, THOSE WHO MOURN, AND THOSE WHO ARE MEEK, ARE DEALING WITH THE RECOGNITION OF OUR OWN SPIRITUAL CONDITION AND HOW IT SHOULD MAKE US FEEL. IT SHOULD ALWAYS BE NOTED THAT WE ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Basics PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024

This sermon encourages embracing, guiding, and rejoicing in God's Gospel, emphasizing its role in spiritual growth and our duty to help the needy.

Greetings, beloved congregation. We come together today on this blessed day, bound by our shared faith, and united in our love for the Lord. We are here to reflect, to learn, to grow, and to be nourished by the Word of God. As we gather in this sacred space, let us remember that we are not alone in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Topics: Redeeming The Lost

Satisfying Spiritual Thirst Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015

Jesus and the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s wellis perhaps one of the high points of John’s gospel, because included in this conversation is a priceless revelation about true worship and the message of salvation.

Text: John 4:3-30, 39-42 New Living Translation (NLT) 3 So Jesus left Judea and returned to Galilee. 4 He had to go through Samaria on the way. 5 Eventually he came to the Samaritan village of Sychar, near the field that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. 6 Jacob’s well was there; and Jesus, tired ...read more

Scripture: John 4:3-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Loving God, Loving Others Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 25, 2025

In Matthew 22:37-39, Jesus gives us the foundation of our faith and the key to living a life that honours God.

Loving God, Loving Others In Matthew 22:37-39, Jesus gives us the foundation of our faith and the key to living a life that honours God: “Jesus replied, ‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Serious Satisfaction

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 25, 2002

When we follow Jesus, we find satisfaction.

SERIOUS SATISFACTION John 6:22-40 S: Jesus Th: “I am the bread of life.” Pr: When we follow Jesus, we find satisfaction. ?: How? KW: Lessons TS: We will find in John 6:22-40 four lessons that must be learned to find satisfaction in following Jesus. The _____ lesson is… I. Motivation ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-40

Denomination: Baptist

Church Leadership Training #1 Series

Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2001

Character traits of leadership are necessary to be a leader in the church and in the Kingdom of God.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:7-8, Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Extreme Makeover, Damascus Edition Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the fifteenth in my series on the Book of Acts.

“Extreme Makeover, Damascus Edition” Acts 9:1-19 August 19, 2007 Though I’ve never seen it, I’m given to understand that there is an ABC TV show called “Extreme Makeover”. It must play well in our “image is everything” culture, as teams of plastic surgeons and dermatologists and dentists and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus Ministers To A Great Multitude

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 22, 2013

Jesus ministers to a great multitude of people and we learn that Jesus satisfies every need.

Scripture Jesus was about thirty years of age when he began his public ministry (Luke 3:23). That was in 28 AD. Jesus’ ministry was fundamentally a ministry of teaching and healing. His primary mission was to seek and to save the lost. That is, he came to find those who knew themselves to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed