Sermons on Search The Scriptures:

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

Fearfully And Wonderfully Made

Contributed by Dasol Kang on Aug 1, 2025

You are intentionally and wonderfully made by a God who knows you completely.

Who are you? Who are you, church? I think this is a question that is both the simplest and the most profound question human beings can ever ask. Who are you? Not, what do you do for a living? Not, what are your hobbies? Not, where are you from? But who, in the innermost of your being, are you? ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Really Is A Wonderful Life Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 18, 2007

1 of 4 of a Christmas series based on popular movies of the season. This message is based on Isaiah 9:6. Powerpoint Graphics available. Email me and I’ll send them.

Classic Christmas It Really is a Wonderful Life December 3, 2006 Everyone has seen Jimmy Stewart in “It’s a wonderful life”. I think that this movie is probably one of the most loved Christmas movies of all time. The one line that stands out more than any other is when “Clarence (the angel) ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discover God's Involvement In Your Life Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 13, 2003

Finding God in the every day activities of your life.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches January 19, 2003 Discovering God’s Involvement in Your Life How to: Go On a Daily God Hunt I Chronicles 28:9-11 INTRODUCTION: King David was one person who had discovered God’s total involvement in his life over the many years. Scripture reveals his many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:9-11

Denomination: Methodist

Money And The Church

Contributed by Debra Klein on Jun 5, 2006

Money is the top three reasons for divorce, suicide or murder and for divisions in the church. We will be looking at the instructions handed down by God through Moses to the Israelites then in Matthew we will see Jesus also instructing the people regardin

Money and the Church Deuteronomy 8, Matthew 6:19-24 Money is always a very touchy subject in any church and it is the number one topic that most pastors will stay away from preaching about but since I am young in my ministry and do not know any better today we are going to search what the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

The Quest

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 4, 2008

I heard a slogan six years ago that I have tried to adopt as a personal slogan. NO BIBLE, NO BREAKFAST. It’s amazing what a man will do when he can’t eat!

We’re on the eve of a new year. It’s that time where we think about resolutions. Some of us hesitate to make resolutionssince the most important issues that come up involve things like weight loss programs and breaking bad habits. For me that will last as long as a cake doesn’t come into our home ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Our Foundation Is Sure Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 8, 2018

This is a outline of a sermon about Christ as our foundation and also about the 'superstructures' God gives us to develop as the people of God.

January 7, 2018 Sermon Outline - Our Foundation is Sure - Ephesians 2:18-22 Talk today about foundations and superstructures. 001 New Evergreen Foundation Issue; Many of you have heard about our Evergreen Centre for at-risk youth. Close to my heart Forced to move ourselves from current location ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Person Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 8, 2014

The Holy Spirit is not a force or an "it." He is a person.

(NOTE: This series is based on the book Living in the Spirit by Dr. George Wood, General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God). Text John 16:12 “I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. 13 But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

1 In A Million

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Dec 17, 2009

Do you know how significant you are? Only through understanding God’s design and purpose for ourselves can we ever hope to fulfill God’s will for our lives.

Psalm 139 Anyone here like to think they are unique or special? We seem to be bombarded with images of people that we are supposed to look like or be like, whether its supermodels, actors, businessmen or women; people with great looks, lots of money, and plenty of prestige. Everyone, without ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Positive Distraction

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Sep 17, 2011

Are you easily distracted? Do you get a sense that distraction is a big part of our lives whether we know it or not, and whether we want it to be or not? And, what’s wrong with being distracted?

“Distracted from distraction by distraction / Filled with fancies and empty of meaning / Tumid apathy with no concentration . . .” - T.S. Eliot’s Four Quartets Are you easily distracted? Do you get a sense that distraction is a big part of our lives whether we know it or not, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Baptist

We All Got Issues!!! But God

Contributed by Pastor Charles Wilkins on May 21, 2023

This story about the woman with the issue of blood in the Bible will empower, encourage and inspire you.

We all have issues. Some of us have big issues others have small issues but it can be certain that we all have issues. Some of us have come to realize that we have issues while others of us are still trying to figure out what’s wrong with everyone else in the world It is worse for a person who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:43-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is It Ok To Doubt? Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 19, 2024

For the doubters and skeptics, this is where you belong, right there with Thomas. Jesus didn't criticize his doubting, he invited him to actually touch him. You don't have to believe to come, this is a place where we can ask our questions. This is a place where we find Jesus to be real.

My theme this Eastertide is the way that Jesus changed who we are AFTER the resurrection – while most of our studies are on the person Jesus BEFORE the crucifixion, what happened after is what changed us permanently. But the truth is, even those of us who call ourselves believers doubt at times. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8, John 20:19-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Boundaries

Contributed by Helen Trevizo on Jun 1, 2002

The church must adhere to the boundaries God has established in order to maintain it’s effectiveness.

Boundaries Jigsaw puzzle Cornerstone - boundary pieces No boundaries in our country - 9/11 Same on a smaller scale - the family A Person’s Character is one’s destiny It is easier to set a man against the entire world than against himself, and yet this must be in conversion The gate is strait ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:11, Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Second-Hand Religion

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011

Faith in Jesus allows us to have a real personal relationship with God.

Focus Passage: Exodus 33:7-23 KEY VERSE 18 “Show me Your glory” Supplemental Passage: John 10:10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” Introduction: References to second hand clothing or other items, or ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:7-23

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 42 - Worship And An Honest Heart

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 1, 2018

Every human emotion is found at some place in the Psalms. From joy, to sadness, to celebration to anger - it's here.

The Psalms - The Language of Our Faith Psalm 42 - Worship and an Honest Heart March 4, 2018 Every human emotion is found at some place in the Psalms. From joy, to sadness, to celebration to anger - it's here. Psalm 42:1-2 NIV "As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational