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Seeking God's Face Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

The heart of depression is when God's face is hidden, and the heart of joy is when God's face is shining upon you.

I heard a pastor tell of his experience on a plane. The stewardess was explaining that the parents were to be sure and put on their oxygen mask before they put them on their children. This seemed so selfish, and there was a natural resistance to the idea. It went against the grain of a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-22

Seek His Presence, Not His Presents

Contributed by Joel Jacob on May 14, 2019

Why do we seek God? Is it the presence of the Almighty or the little presents he gives us? Are our priorities straight?

Once upon a time, in a land far far away, there was a boy named Francis. His birthday was approaching, and his father called him aside and asked him, You’re birthday is approaching and what if I threw a birthday party and just cut one cake and everyone went home? How many of your friends do you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-17

Seek, Find And Obey: An Encounter With God

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018

What happens when we seek the Lord? How do we react when we actually find him and have the encounter with the awesome God? We are called to obedience once we have the encounter with God. How often do we do this Seek, Find and Obey?

Good morning. This morning, let us start with a basic question. Why do we come to church? Our church is a small congregation, and hence the number of responses we can get here might be limited. But if you do a poll in a large church, there are many common answers to this question. Some of us come ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:29-31, Isaiah 6:5-8, Acts 26:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You God's Favorite?

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 17, 2007

Jesus has many servants but few lovers.

Are You God’s Favorite? If you’re not, you can be and should be! Before you write me off as some crackpot, hear me out. I know the bible says God shows no favoritism (Deut 10:17, Acts 10:34, Ro 2:11 etc.) However, the Apostle John definitely considered himself to be loved in a special, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:23

Denomination: Catholic

But Seek Ye First The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

the kingdom of God

Matt 6 v 25 - 34 33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 1. The Privilege Of Seeking God. "But seek ye" ie. because he first sought us Luke 19:10 For the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Holiness

Seek Not Prosperity Or Poverty, But The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on May 5, 2017

Part 20 (Final) of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"Two things I ask of you; deny them not to me before I die: Remove far from me falsehood and lying; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me, lest I be full and deny you and say, “Who is the LORD?” or lest I be poor and steal and profane the name of my God" ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9, Matthew 6:33, Proverbs 10:22, Proverbs 23:4-5, Proverbs 15:16, Luke 12:15, Matthew 6:19-21, Matthew 19:16-30, 1 Timothy 6:9, Jeremiah 9:22-23, Proverbs 21:6, Proverbs 6:16, Exodus 20:7, Leviticus 19:12, Matthew 6:11, 1 John 2:15-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Ask, Seek, Knock

Contributed by Paul Foster on Dec 26, 2014

Approaching God in Prayer

Introduction How do you approach God when you have something to ask him? • Specific words? • Hoping for an answer but not sure? • Get on your knees? • Very “pally” or very respectful? • Only at certain times? • Only as a last resort when you have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Anglican

Knowing And Experiencing God Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 10, 2008

Part 1. God invites us into a personal relationship where we know him and experience his presence.

For those who weren’t with us on Christmas Eve, we were lookin g at the birth of Jesus, of course, and God’s purpose for sending Jesus into the world. According to 1 Jo. 4:9, God sent his Son out of love for us so that we might have life, eternal life forever in heaven with God, and also life ...read more

Scripture: John 17:3

Denomination: Methodist

The Merciful Ways Of God

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 19, 2004

"The Love of God calls us to be who God is to the world."

The word ‘Cat’ to my dog Sandy is not a word she wants to hear. It evokes an instant response of revulsion and loathing. ‘Grrr. Let me at it.’ Occasionally we’ll be quietly watching television, snoozing away, and a commercial will come on with a cat noise in it. Instant pandemonium. Vroom. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wise Still Seek Him

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Dec 31, 2016

lessons learned from the Wise Men

The story of the wise men visiting the Christ child is an intriguing one. These men began a long trip to Israel simply because a particular star was in the sky, alerting them to the birth of the king of the Jews. They traveled for several months finally meet the Christ child in person. I believe it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Sermon # 14 - Seeking God Sincerely Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 17, 2023

There are always two categories of people anywhere – those who seek God for personal gain and the ones who seek God for who He really is. Which group do we belong to?

We remind ourselves that this series of messages are based on Act 11:21“And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.” (KJV) The Lord’s hand is a powerful hand, a hand that helps, a hand that exalts us, and His hand is at work in all areas of our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:12, Mark 3:1, Matthew 18:20, 3 John 1:2, Psalm 53:2, Genesis 28:11, Genesis 28:13, Judges 16:28, Luke 23:42, Luke 23:39, Mark 3:2, Mark 3:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Seeking God With Your Whole Heart

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 18, 2021

The year of 2020 has really caused us to stop and shake our heads at what is going on. We have experienced unprecedented life events that leave us bewildered at best. In the immortal words of Marvin Gaye “What’s Going On”.

Seeking God with your whole Heart By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. The Bible says in Acts 2:38 “Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost”. The word repent is to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38, Psalm 51:6-10, Galatians 6:7-8, Proverbs 4:23, Proverbs 23:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

This Is What I Seek

Contributed by Michael Fogaras on Aug 23, 2002

What should a Chrisian seek after? Spiritual Desire, Love for God’s House,Spiritual Vision.

THIS IS WHAT I SEEK PSALM 27:4 Rev. Michael Fogaras ¡§One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple. If there is one thing in my walk with God I desire most ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Divine Hide And Seek

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jun 25, 2003

We hide from God because of our sin. God seeks us because of his grace.

GENESIS 3:8-15 DIVINE HIDE AND SEEK It is interesting to listen to people talk. You hear about people who eat at McDonald’s two or three times a day, and then blame McDonald’s for their physical problems. We all know who is to blame on that one. You hear about the man who smokes three packs of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-15

Denomination: Lutheran

A Hunger For God

Contributed by Patrick Oelund on Jun 28, 2013

To have a hunger and a passion for God

A Hunger for God Introduction: Last week we heard the preaching about the fig-tree and when we abide under the fig-tree God will know our name. Today I want to speak about having a hunger for God. Hunger defined – The Discomfort, weakness, or pain caused by a lack of food; to have a strong ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal