Sermons on Search Your Heart:

Searching For Christmas

Contributed by John Harvey on Nov 30, 2006

Finding the central focus of Christmas in the busy society of America.

“Searching for Christmas” December 3, 2006 Me: One of my favorite Christmas memories is of an event that happened when I was about six years old. I am the youngest of six kids, and Christmas around my house when I was growing up was a wild adventure. I remember on this particular Christmas that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Search For Light

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Apr 18, 2001

when the women come in search of Jesus the series of events Like records have a relevance to our own lives.

when the women come in search of Jesus the series of events Like records have a relevance to our own lives. 1. They Came vs 1 expecting death expecting sorrow expecting to labour out of their love fror what appeared to be their dead friend. expediently- at first light- as soon as possible. all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

In Search Of Freedom

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jul 6, 2025

So, what is freedom, or liberty, exactly? How can we get it? Well first, I think it’s important to know that…

245 years ago, on July 4th, 1776, in Boston, Massachusetts, our forefathers signed the declaration of Independence from Great Britain. Now, there were a great many reasons why our fathers rebelled against the crown. It can’t be boiled down to just one or two things, but it was the age of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:17-21, John 8:31-32, John 8:36

Denomination: Methodist

The Search For But Pickers

Contributed by Nathan Cooper on Feb 26, 2008

How many times do we use the word "but" in our everyday conversations? The children of Israel found many excuses not to trust God.

The Search For But-Pickers Numbers 13 & 14 Numbers 13:17-33 Have you ever met those people that no matter what the proposition or statement, the first word out of their mouth is “but”? I believe that we have a but-load of those people sitting in our churches today. Those without vision; those ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

In Search Of A Kingdom

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 24, 2000

We often seek kingdoms based on power, wealth, and fame; however, Christians should seek the kingdom of God, which is based on love.

"In Search Of A Kingdom" -Acts 1:1-12 Rev. A.L. Torrence Pastor of the Cross of Life Lutheran Church In our text, we see a group of Galileans searching for a kingdom and the power that goes along with it. They asked the question, "Lord is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Search And Rescue Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Sep 15, 2005

When Jesus commissioned his disciples to make disciples of all nations, he sent his church into the search and rescue business.

Search and Rescue Matthew 28:18-20 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: One of the great legacies of the 9-11 disaster four years ago today is a greater appreciation for the debt we all owe to the “first responders.” I don’t remember ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Search Party

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 21, 2023

God chooses to work through people, weak and sinful as we may be, to be the finders of the lost, the bearers of his message, the search party to find and redeem the lost ones, the captives, the hostages. We’re it, folks.

Samuel Goldwyn, the famous movie mogul who was half of Metro Goldwyn Meyer, was once criticized for not being more socially conscious in his movies, that he produced entertainment without any redeeming social importance. He replied, “If you want to send a message, use Western Union.” And he had a ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In Search Of The Cross

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 16, 2024

A sermon for the season following Pentecost, Year B, lectionary 24

September 15, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 8:27-38 In Search of the Cross Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Yesterday, September 14, is recognized as Holy Cross Day. The festival commemorates when St. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

A Heart For The Lost

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 3, 2025

God’s love moves first, searches tirelessly, and rejoices loudly—calling us to join His rescue mission for every wandering heart.

It’s funny how easily we can tune things out. I fly often, and when the attendants go through the safety speech, hardly anyone listens. We’ve heard it all before, and it doesn’t feel relevant—we don’t expect the plane to crash. Sometimes the church sounds that way to the world. The message is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32, Matthew 9:36, John 3:16, Romans 5:8, 2 Corinthians 5:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Searching For The Truth

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 11, 2003

This is the sermon used for Parent’s Night at this years Vacation Bible School. The VBS used was "Great Kingdom Capers".

Series: Vacation Bible School Parent’s Night 2003 SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH 1 John 1:5-10 Introduction: 1. This year’s VBS is focused upon living a life of character. Colossians 3:12-14 12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10, Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Searching For The Lord Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Sep 27, 2023

To seek the Lord is to seek His presence. “Presence” is a common translation of the Hebrew word “face.”

*OASIS WORD DIGEST* September, 27, 2023 Columnist: Rudolf E. Y. Mensah ©Oasis WordBank Topic: Searching For The Lord *Bible Passage:* Seek the LORD and His strength; seek His face continually." - 1 Chronicles 16:11. *OASIS WORD FOR TODAY* Two different Hebrew words are used to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:11, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Charismatic

Searching For Meaning

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 16, 2020

The Book of Ecclesiastes

Why Am I Here? What is my purpose? This is the question we ALL ask… The writer sees futility Nothing seems to change (1:4-7) Nothing seems to satisfy (1:8) Nothing seems new (1:9-11) The writer searches for wisdom… Man’s wisdom is trying to catch the wind. God’s wisdom is great! But of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding Your Heart

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 25, 2001

Understanding your heart, the way God made you, you

UNDERSTANDING YOUR HEART Job 10:8 & Selected Jeff Seaman Proverbs 27. We’re in a series I’m calling "You are Shaped for Significance". The theme verse we’ve been using is Job 10:8 "God’s hands formed me and shaped me." God made you unique. You’re a unique combination of numerous factors, ...read more

Scripture: Job 10:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Singing Heart

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 1, 2000

A message on the importance of worship and praise in the life of a child of God.

Your Singing Heart Psalm 40:1-3 1. Praise Reverences The Savior · (Psa 50:23) Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I show the salvation of God. · (Psa 34:1) A Psalm of David, when he changed his behaviour before Abimelech; who drove him ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Watch Your Heart

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 29, 2001

God looks at the character of the person - his heart. He does not focus on our having the right things or doing the right things, but rather on our being the right person.

INTRODUCTION Man goes by what they see. Have you ever misjudge someone, finding out later that it was not true? Someone once said, we tend to value people in at least 3 ways: (1) what a person HAS - his looks, his possession - rich, car he owns, house he stays... this is not only a very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible