Sermons on Looking For A City:

Finding What You're Looking For

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

asking and receiving

"Finding What You’re Looking For" Matthew 7:7-28 7/6/97 Intro: Jerry Clower - firehouse on fire - truck into fire, put fire out - new brakes Let’s suppose I had a magic lamp today. If I told you it had a magic genie inside that would grant you any three wishes, what would you wish for? How much ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are You Looking For In The Newborn King?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 17, 2004

From the first declaration of a coming deliverer to Adam and Eve in Genesis 3:15 the hearts of men looked longingly for the Promised One. Each looked for something different in the Messiah. When Christ was born in Bethlehem Israel did not receive what the

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR IN THE NEWBORN KING? MATTHEW 2:1-2, 11 INTRODUCTION: With the proclamation of the wise men, “Where is he that is born the king of the Jews?”, all the prophecies of the coming Messiah were brought to mind in the nation of Israel. From the first declaration of a coming ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Where To Look When Trouble Comes

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Sep 14, 2001

When trouble comes there is only one place to look! A response to the tragic events of September 11th 2001.

West Greeley Baptist Church September 16th 2001 “Where to look when trouble comes” Psalms 121: 1-8 Pastor Mark Hensley “I lift up my eyes to the hills-- where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip-- he who watches over ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

More Than What We Are Looking For

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Apr 18, 2003

Obedience and submission to God’s will in our life.

HOLY SPIRIT BLESS January 12, 2002 Luke 12: 22 – 34 MORE THAN WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Introduction: Many people are missing the real issue of life. Some may even think that the reason why they accumulated material things is simply because of their own effort. While others tend to blame other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: Methodist

Foundations - My Faith Looks Up Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 18, 2002

Hebrews 6 talks about leaving the "elementary truths" behind. Amongst that list, he includes "faith." How can a good Christian leave that behind???

OPENING: A telephone repairman, who had been working late in an unfamiliar building got lost. Finally, he saw a woman at the end of a corridor and asked her how he could get outside. "Dial 9," she replied. APPLICATION: The Book of Acts tells the stories of men & women who were not pleased with ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What A Real Celebrity Looks Like

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jun 28, 2002

Using John 12:20-26 I talk about genuine servanthood. (A pre-mission trip sermon.)

What A Real Celebrity Looks Like John 12:20-26 Intro: Our world is mesmerized by celebrities. We want to know what they wear, eat, do on vacation, who they are marrying or divorcing. Maybe its because we sometimes think celebrities are almost superhero. Maybe we want to see ourselves in them. I ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Childrens Assembly - Man Looks On The Outside

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Nov 16, 2001

Complete assembly for 7-11 year olds on appearances and what God is really looking for. Uses a very graphic demonstration which makes the kids think the priest is eating Dog Food! Good for a mixed religion / unchurched assembly.

Junior School (age 7-11) Assembly "Man Looks On the Outside" Equipment: 1 Can Dog Food, and one of those plastic can lids 1 packet of Orange Jelly (Jello) 1 Mars Bar Can Opener Spoon Preparation: Open the BOTTOM of the dog food and feed it to your dog, clean the inside of the can and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

God Is Looking For A Few Good Men

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Nov 19, 2003

We need men in our churches to fulfill their God-given responsibility.

INTRODUCTION: I am firmly convinced that America is in the state that she is in today because the Church is not doing the job that Christ left for us to. I have been preaching now for more than 20 years and in that time I have been in churches in nearly every State of this great Nation and I ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30, Numbers 4:5, Judges 7:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Should Christmas Look Like?

Contributed by John Kah on Dec 6, 2001

Many pressures vie to shape our celebration of Christmas. The most popular forces that shape our impresion of Christmas always leave us with the feeling that "it’s not enough". To find the true view of what Christmas should look like you must go over to

"What Should Christmas Look Like?" Luke 2:15-20 A mother and father went Christmas shopping one Saturday afternoon with their seven-year-old daughter. The Little girl was so thrilled and enthusiastic about the season. But her parents were just the opposite- - they were so grumpy, so tense and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Looking For Love In All The Wrong Places

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002

Often we go through life looking for love and do not find it, maybe we are looking for love in all the wrong places

1 John 2:15-17 Looking For Love In All The Wrong Places! Introduction A. Do you remember in Elementary School when a boy or a girl would like you? What did your mom tell you? They are the ones that pick on you. B. They are the ones you think hate you C. They are the ones that tell you they can ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God Is Looking For A Few Perfect Hearts

Contributed by Pete Nachtigall on Aug 23, 2003

A lesson concerning our need to completely rely on God.

God is looking for a few “perfect” hearts. 2 Chronicles 16:9 “For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him.” Perfect – to be complete or friendly. (NIV fully committed) King Asa of Judah Asa did ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Look What The Lord Has Done

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 27, 2003

The benefits that we receive from being justified are many. When we stop to consider them the only natural response is to worship God.

September 28, 2003 Morning Worship Text: Romans 5:1-11 Subject: The Effects of Justification Title: Look What the Lord Has Done I went to apply for a job one time. It was a job that I knew I was not qualified for. It was a good job that I did not deserve. But because I knew someone, who put in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Looking For What's Lost, Part I Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jan 29, 2004

Jesus teaches us about how we should respond to the "sinners" of this world.

I. “He welcomes sinners!” A. In Luke 14, we saw Jesus’ call to discipleship, how he called people to give themselves completely to the Lord. He ended his call by saying, “He who has ears, let him hear.” B. The “sinners” heard and responded. These were the outcasts of society, those who were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Final Look At Living Together In Christ Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 23, 2004

In this final look at living together in Christ Paul mentions two concerns that we need to have in perspective for living together.

A FINAL LOOK AT LIVING TOGETHER IN CHRIST Philippians 4:21-23 INTRODUCTION A. Viet Nam veteran who had just returned from Viet Nam and called his mother. The phone rang in the home of high society Boston. On the other end of the line was a son who had just returned from Vietnam and was calling ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Television & Movies: Look Out For That Pothole! Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 29, 2004

Four tests to apply to what you want to watch.

Life in the Fast Lane Television & Movies: Look Out For That Pothole! Romans 6:12-20 Woodlawn Baptist Church November 28, 2004 Introduction Tonight as we continue on in our series titled Life in the Fast Lane, remember that each of these messages has dealt with some pressure that society or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist