Sermons on Hide And Seek:

An Answered Prayer From A Cave

Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 7, 2016

David's emotional outpouring as he hides in a cave, with Saul closing in... is heard and answered by God.

Psalm 142 The first thing we see in this Psalm is the descriptive label placed over it in English translations. When written in the Hebrew, these descriptions would actually have been part of the Psalm and so should be carefully considered when studying these Psalms out. We are told that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

When God Leaves The Table Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 9, 2019

When God hides His face from a society, that society becomes more and more degraded.

When God Leaves the Table (Romans 1:24-32) 1. Scientists at NASA have developed a gun built specifically to launch dead chickens at the windshields of airliners, military jets and the space shuttle, all traveling at maximum velocity. The idea is to simulate the frequent incidents of collisions ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Wise Still Seek, The World Still Hates, And God Still Saves Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 26, 2009

The fourth and final sermon in a Christmas sermon series

The Wise Still Seek, the World Still Hates, and God Still Saves Text: Matthew 2:1-23 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) We know from our text that Jesus wasn’t born in the year “Zero”. He was probably born around 6 or 5 B.C. we know this because Herod was still king when Jesus was born and Herod died ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Seeking A Mountain Top Experience? Choose Your Mountain Wisely

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Feb 21, 2020

Seeking wisdom is essential in choosing a new experience.

Message/Devotion March 1, 2020 Matthew 17:1-9 1 Samuel 28:1-8 Are You Seeking A Mountain Top Experience? Choose Your Mountain Wisely! The Reading Jesus Transfigured on the Mount 17 Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, led them up on a high mountain by themselves; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9, 1 Samuel 28:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeking God's Blessings God's Way Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 30, 2021

God desires to bless us. The problem is that we often don't cooperate with His plan.

A number of years ago I was in a barber shop and a highway patrolman was also there. He told an amusing story. It was about a highway patrolman in another state who had stopped a drunk driver. But while he was preparing to cite the drunk driver, a car accident occurred within walking distance. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:18, Proverbs 14:12, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Bible Church

18) Praying For God’s Kingdom & Seeking God’s Will Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Jan 17, 2022

Jesus prayed saying: "Thy kingdom come". Have you ever considered what it will be like when God’s Kingdom Comes! Make no mistake Brethren – God’s Kingdom will come! There is no delaying it. There is no denying it. Covid 19 is not going to stop it. And Christ Himself Prayed for it!

TEACH US TO PRAY Part 3 – Praying For God’s Kingdom & Seeking God’s Will TEXT: Matthew 6:9-13 RECAP Alright brethren – So here we are again… Attempting to discover ...those things most surely believed among us (Lk 1:1). And our focus of late has been all about Prayer. Remember in Luke 11:1 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Ask, Seek, Knock: Transformed By Truth Matthew 7:7-8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 22, 2024

Today, we delve into the transformative words of Matthew 7:7-8, where Jesus invites us into a deeper relationship with Him through the powerful principles of asking, seeking, and knocking. Join me as we explore the transformative truth found in persistent and faith-filled prayer.

Ask, Seek, Knock: Transformed by Truth Matthew 7:7-8 Introduction: Today, we delve into the transformative words of Matthew 7:7-8, where Jesus invites us into a deeper relationship with Him through the powerful principles of asking, seeking, and knocking. Join me as we explore the transformative ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8, Jeremiah 29:13, Revelation 3:20, James 4:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeking God's Presence 1 Chronicles 16:11 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 28, 2024

1 Chronicles 16:11 challenges us to actively seek God and His strength continually. May this sermon inspire a deeper commitment to pursue intimacy with God and experience the transformative power of His presence in our lives.

Seeking God's Presence 1 Chronicles 16:11 Introduction: Today, we explore the profound invitation to seek God's presence as outlined in 1 Chronicles 16:11. This verse serves as a guiding principle for our spiritual journey, urging us to pursue intimacy with God above all else. 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:11, Jeremiah 29:13, Psalm 27:8, Isaiah 40:31, Ephesians 6:10, Psalm 105:4, Proverbs 8:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cry From The Cave

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 9, 2005

David was hiding in a dark cave from Saul, but his greatest darkness was that of his spirit, and soul

The Cry From The Caves Psa 142:1-7 The book of Psalms it a book that deals with practically every human emotion. If you’re dealing with an emotional problem, you’ll probably find something in the Psalms that you can identify with. It is an extremely honest book ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 17 "My Life Is An Open Book" Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Aug 21, 2003

David’s life is an open book before God. He hides nothing. We sometimes try to hide things from God. We need to try to live our lives as an "open book" before God.

August 17, 2003 Title: Psalm 17 My Life Is An Open Book Text: Psalm 17:1-15 Introduction Things you should never say once without thinking twice: - It’s no trouble at all. - I love dogs. - We have plenty of room. - Call me any time. - Is there anything I can do? - My husband is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:1-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Aren’t You Forgetting Something?

Contributed by Kayode Adeel on Dec 29, 2013

The only story of the young adult / teenage Jesus recorded in Luke 2:40-52 presents some lessons to us all.

Aren’t You Forgetting Something? Luke 2:40-52 Illustration Many of us have watched the one or more of the Home Alone films. Home Alone is a 1990 American Christmas family comedy film. The film stars Kevin, an eight-year-old boy who is mistakenly left behind when his family flies to Paris ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Prepared Not His Heart

Contributed by Greg Irby on Feb 28, 2009

It is necessary that we prepare our hearts to seek the Lord. If no care or effort is made in doing and making the heart right, it will go wrong.

HE PREPARED NOT HIS HEART 2 CHRONICLES 12 Text: 2 Chronicles 12:14 2 Chronicles 12:14 14 And he did evil, because he prepared not his heart to seek the LORD. Introduction: In your study of the Word of God you have probably noticed that as a general rule, at the end of each king’s reign ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Mathew Seven - Seven People Part 4

Contributed by Ken Crow on Jan 24, 2010

We must beleive God is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him.

Mathew Seven-Seven People Part 4 And He That Seeketh Findeth Pastor Ken Crow Matthew 7:7-8 (King James Version) 7Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Church Of God

The Day Will Come Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009

It begins with God, who created. Humanity, who rebelled. Jesus, who came. And us, who respond with repentance. And then we live lives of hope – hope that “our present troubles are small and won’t last very long.

The Day Will Come Zech 12-13 Nov 9, 2008 Intro: "Hope" is the thing with feathers— That perches in the soul— And sings the tune without the words— And never stops—at all— And sweetest—in the Gale—is heard— And sore must be the storm— That could abash the little Bird That kept so many warm— I’ve ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Up Close God Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009

God is close to each one of us, but not as close as He wants to be. The up close God wants you to get close to Him if you are willing.

The Up Close God Text: Acts 17:16-34 Intro: After being chased out of Thessalonica & Berea for preaching the good news about Jesus, the apostle Paul spent a few days in the city of Athens. I’m not sure what Athens is like today, but in that time it was a favorite place for philosophers and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God