Sermons on Searching For God:

226 - The Unwelcomed Brother Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Jul 13, 2002

The prodigal son may have searched for his brother’s welcome. What did he find?

Sermon Study 226 – THE UNWELCOMED BROTHER The Younger Son represents the lost soul The Father represents God Luke 15:11 Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. Luke 15:12 The younger one said to his father, ’Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding God’s Will? Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 9, 2016

Paul has left Ephesus and is now heading for Jerusalem. In the first few verses of Acts 21 we see that after a couple of stops, Paul and his traveling companions, arrived at Caesarea. Adapted from a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley.

Understanding God’s Will? Acts 21: 10-14 & Romans 12:1-2 Paul has left Ephesus and is now heading for Jerusalem. In the first few verses of Acts 21 we see that after a couple of stops, Paul and his traveling companions, arrived at Caesarea. There they are met by a man called Agabus, who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Plans Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 24, 2001

Three ways knowing God has a plan can help us in our lives.

On of the TV shows that was popular back in the 1980s was "The A-Team."  The A Team was about a commando unit that was wrongfully accused of a crime they didn’t commit, so it was constantly on the run. One of the things I remember most about the A Team is Hannibal Smith chewing on a cigar and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

But God...

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Aug 24, 2019

such power in two three letter words

BUT GOD... Each word…three letters long…. Such power in these words…But God BUT GOD… Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Whether it be sex outside marriage, a bitter heart, unforgiveness, alcohol/drug abuse, cheating, lying. Each of us has a story, a part we want to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:17-24

Denomination: Charismatic

Is There A God? Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Apr 22, 2021

Do you really want to know if God exists? Give God your heart and ask him to cleanse you of all your sins and put a new spirit within you.

Is There a God? Hebrews 11:1-6 “By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.” – Hebrews 11:3 A Research Group conducted a poll about religion. They asked a cross section of American adults: “If ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Surely The Lord Is In This Place

Contributed by Richard Hosea on Jan 21, 2007

To help the congregation to practice the presence of God.

Surely the Lord is in this Place Gen. 28:10-22 I don’t need to elaborate on the story of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. But here is a snapshot of a little backgroung of their lives The whole family was prone to deceive people. Abraham told the Egyptians his wife was his sister Gen. 12:19ff. Isaac ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Unconventional Reach

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 14, 2019

Jesus shares three stories to show how much every person matters to God. Jesus calls us to repent and return to him, love people he loves, and celebrate with heaven when lost people are found.

Luke 15:1-10 God’s Unconventional Reach Have you ever lost anything? It’s really irritating, isn’t it? Losing car keys, losing your wallet, losing your cell phone. They make devices to ping all these things, but I’m sure I would probably lose that, too! Luke chapter 15 is all about lost things, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10, Luke 15:11-32, Ezekiel 34:11-16, Luke 19:10

Denomination: Baptist

A Runaway Is Found, A Poor Decision Is Exposed

Contributed by Gregory Fisher on Jul 16, 2018

Abram and Sarai are desperate for an heir. So desperate, in fact, that they are willing to try anything...and, do. As life spins out of control the impact of their poor choices affects more than just their own relationship. But, God shows up as a searching and seeking God.

A Runaway Is Found, A Poor Decision Is Exposed, And Faithful People are Tested. Text: Genesis 16: 1-16 16 Sarai, Abram’s wife, hadn’t yet produced a child. She had an Egyptian maid named Hagar. Sarai said to Abram, “God has not seen fit to let me have a child. Sleep with my maid. Maybe I can ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Foursquare

This Is The Will Of God

Contributed by Mike Turner on Nov 28, 2004

In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God........

This Is The Will Of God 1 Thess 5:18, 2 Cor 11:23-28 "In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." When we think of the experiences of the Apostle Paul, it makes this verse even more precious to us. Notice with me 2 Cor 11:23-28 In spite of all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have Peace With God Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Feb 25, 2008

Series in Romans

Text: Romans 5:1-11 Title: How to Have Peace with God Romans 5:1-11 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons For Believing In God

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2006

Purpose is too fold 1) To help us communicate the reality of God to others “But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gent

This morning I’m going to begin a series entitled “Faith Has It’s Reasons.” Several months ago…a discussion with the staff encouraged me to do a series of Sunday morning messages addressing the common questions that are posed in regard to knowing God. Purpose is too fold 1) To help us communicate ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matthew 6 – Part 9 – Trying To Play A Symphony On An Old Piano Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 7, 2010

“zçteô”. It means to seek; to go after; to strive; to pursue; to desire; to aim at; to search for; to endeavor to get. (POSB Commentary). SEEKING THE GRAND PIANO - His Kingdom and His righteousness. It’s tuned,it sounds better and He knows how it's played

Matthew 6 – Part 9 – TRYING TO PLAY A SYMPHONY ON AN OLD PIANO I don’t have any paid employment at present. Moving to Sydney has been a step of faith. We have limited resources for the future. Our possessions fit into a garage. Somewhere under all those boxes is a piano that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Promise: Jesus Can Be Born In You Today

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 9, 2010

A short talk given at our December Pensioners' Praise. During the year our theme has been The Promises of God and I was asked to talk about God's promise to Mary.

An Angel is a Messenger of God, and the Messenger said: “Do not be afraid, Mary. You have found favour with God. You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to name him Jesus” (30-31). If a Messenger from God were to say to me, “Warner, do not be afraid. You have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35

Denomination: Anglican

God’s Special Revelation

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 27, 2016

A Christmas Sermon: philosophy, science, and religion can only take us to Jerusalem, it takes special revelation from God's word to find Jesus. Message taken from the Magi's journey.

Christmas – God’s Special Revelation Matthew 2:1-12 In a Peanut’s cartoon, Charlie Brown goes up to Lucy and says, “Someone said we should live each day as if it were the last day of our lives.” Lucy then runs out screaming, “Aaugh, this is the last day, this is it. I only have 24 hours left! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Foursquare

God Loves Losers

Contributed by Jeff Skinner on Dec 4, 2005

God Loves us exactly as we are.

Open with Napolean Dynomite Clip Have you ever known someone like Napoleon? He’s a loser in almost every sense of the word. I mean sure there are some folks that aren’t popular that we may call a loser. There are poor people whom we may call losers. There are people who are just geeks that we ...read more

Denomination: Holiness