Sermons on Search For The Lord:

God's Servant, The Solution To Stubbornness And Rebellion (Isaiah 49:1-6) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 11, 2024

God's prophet feels he's served for nothing; it's all been a waste, and meaningless. God responds by giving him a global ministry. An encouragement to pastors, and teachers, and volunteers, in particular.

If you're seeking to understand Isaiah 40-55, and make sure you get it right, today's passage is absolutely the most important in this entire part of the book. Everything builds up to Isaiah 49, and everything that follows, builds off of it. There are many approaches to these chapters as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-6

Stop The Presses Series

Contributed by Rob Watts on Oct 22, 2025

What if God were to call a press conference, what do you think He would say?

We have a new president!! How many watched the inauguration this past week? How many watched our president sign executive orders in the Oval Office with the Press Corp for 40 minutes answering questions? How about the press conference he called the first day in office? He announced some big ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Free To Forgive

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 14, 2025

Forgiveness releases your heart from the prison of bitterness and opens the door to God’s healing, mercy, freedom, and restored relationships.

INTRO – THE HARDEST COMMAND AND THE SWEETEST FREEDOM There are certain things Jesus says that sound beautiful when you read them on the page… and then they hit like a hammer when you realize He means them. “Love your enemies.” “Bless those who curse you.” “Pray for those who despitefully use ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:23-32, Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 6:14-15, Luke 6:36, Colossians 3:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Supernatural Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 28, 2024

There is more to life than what we see.

INTRODUCTION - If you want someone's ears to perk up, start talking to them about what we call the supernatural. - People are fascinated with the supernatural; even some Christians will ditch the rest of the Bible for prophecy, the end times, and the book of Revelation. - Today, as we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Church On Mission Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 28, 2025

Living on mission by glorifying God and making disciples of Jesus among our neighbors and the nations.

A Church on Mission John 20:21-22; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8 Rev. Brian Bill April 26-27, 2025 It’s common for businesses, ministries, and churches to develop mission statements. I’m going to share a few of them, and if you know what company they represent, stand and shout it out (if you read ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21, Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Serving And Struggling Together Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 10, 2025

It’s worth it to live a worthy life.

Serving and Struggling Together Philippians 1:27-30 Rev. Brian Bill February 8-9, 2025 When we bought our house in Central Illinois, one of the things that came with it was an obnoxious doorbell chime. Not only was the unit big and ugly but when someone rang it, it would blast out Beethoven’s 5th ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Reality Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 19, 2023

The story of God is all about the glory of God and the unfolding of the gospel.

The Real Reality Acts 17:16-34 Rev. Brian Bill September 16-17, 2023 Special thanks to Abi Kongkousonh for using her gifts to depict the story of Creation along with the fall of Adam and Eve. Keep that image in mind as we go through the message. Are you aware we ran out of parking spaces during ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Luke 6:12-16 - Choosing Of The 12 Apostles

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 12, 2024

After a dedicated time of retreat and prayer, Jesus chooses 12 from among his followers to be his ambassadors. Although none of them seem qualified, time has proven out their faithfulness to the call.

Some Sundays start out a little more hectic than others. Here I am, supposed to preach today, and I left my Bible at home. I was not off to a good start. Fortunately, my dear wife got it to me in time for the first service, but my brain has been a little mushy ever since. So, we're going to get ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Significance Of The New Birth Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 15, 2024

The Holy Spirit is Christ in the Christian. He didn’t place an angel inside of you. He placed God inside of you.

Biophysicist Petra Schwille has been working on creating a living cell from the bottom up for the past 10 years. He says he’s always been fascinated by the question, “What distinguishes life from non-living matter?” For more than twenty years, researchers have been trying to create artificial ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15, Ephesians 2:4-5, John 1:12-13, Ezekiel 36:25

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Great Nation

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 27, 2003

Nehemiah took it upon himself to save his nation

INTRODUCTION „X Nehemiah was a layman, cupbearer to the great ¡§Artaxerxes,¡¨ who ruled Persia from 464 to 423 B.C. Nehemiah¡¦s name means ¡§The Lord has comforted.¡¨ „X A cupbearer was much more than our modern ¡§butler¡¨ (see Gen. 40). It was a position of great responsibility and privilege. At ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christian Life Evidence Not Mystery

Contributed by John Baggett on Jul 12, 2003

VBS detective theme Important evidences believers have if truly a Christian. I realize the # of evidences are too lengthy for 1 sermon I choose 3 we could benefit from. Faith that produces works. Love that produces sacrifice. Dicipleship that continue

The Christian Life EVIDENCE not MYSTERY As you look around you today you might feel as though you just stepped off a plane that landed in London. You might see a replica of Big Ben that famous tall clock or you might spy the scenery of a street side cafe similar to what one would expect to see in ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-17, 1 John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Quitting Is Not An Option - Part #2

Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jul 14, 2003

Satan can’t win unless you quit

Why quitting is not an option - part #2 July 13, 2003 John 21:1-3 This morning we dealt with the spiritual side of being attacked by satan and our reactions determining the long lasting affects of those attacks. Tonight I want to deal specifically with one of the reactions we have that creates ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

It's Not About Power Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 16, 2003

In the Kingdom of God, the rules about power are different. We value humility, spiritual security, and service. Sermon for Deacon Ordination and for Super Bowl Sunday!

May I take you on a small fantasy this morning? May I just tease your imagination a little? It is a 6:30 this evening. You are seated in Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. The ritual coin tosses have been performed, the national anthem has been sung, and we are ready to start Super Bowl 32. Out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Can A Good Person Go To Hell?

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 21, 2003

A look at why "being good" is not what gets you to heaven.

"Can A Good Person Go To Hell?" 1 of 1 Galatians 4:8-15 July 20, 2003 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A On June 16, 1989, Mohammed Shera’ie came within seconds of death. He had murdered the wife and two children of Mohammed Yehia Ali ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Friends Sharpen Friends

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

God has given us friendships as gifts.

"Friends Sharpen Friends" (Originally preached by Frank Lewis, FBC Nashville, TN) March 16, 2003 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Items needed: Anvil, Blacksmith’s Hammer, Sheep Sheers, Steele, Knife, piece of metal, channel locks, metal file/rasp, table for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:27

Denomination: Baptist