Sermons on Searching:

Seek The Lord And His Strength Continually Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 1, 2025

In an ever-changing world, the believer’s strength lies in a consistent and intimate relationship with God.

SEEK THE LORD AND HIS STRENGTH CONTINUALLY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 16:11 Supporting Texts: Psalm 105:4, Isaiah 55:6, Hebrews 11:6, Matthew 6:33, James 4:8 INTRODUCTION: In an ever-changing world, the believer’s strength lies in a consistent and intimate relationship with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Did God Do When The Lights Went Out

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 19, 2011

I THOUGHT THAT THIS MORNING, WE WOULD FIND OUT WHAT GOD DID WHEN THE LIGHTS WENT OUT. WE PROBABLY HUNKERED DOWN, LIT CANDLES, PULLED OUT FLASHLIGHTS, SEARCH FOR OTHER HOUSING, OR A VARIETY OF OTHER THINGS. WHILE SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURE, I FOUND SEVERAL

WHAT DID GOD DO WHEN THE LIGHTS WENT OUT A Survey through the Scripture concerning God and Darkness INTRODUCTION: THIS HAS BEEN SOME SORT OF WEEK HASN’T IT? THIS WEEK OUR LITTLE AREA OF THE WORLD HAS SURVIVED AN EARTHQUAKE, A HURRICANE NAMED IRENE AND A TORNADO. ALL THAT IS LEFT IS FOR A ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Journey To Faith

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Mary Magdalene’s world had collapsed on the crucifixion of Jesus and she came to the tomb Searching, Learning, Seeing and then Believing.

The resurrection of Jesus demands a personal response. Pollsters take pleasure in getting the opinion of the general public, asking, "Do you believe that Jesus rose from the dead?" They are keen to tell us: what percentage believe he actually physically came to life again; how many say he didn’t ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

How Long? And Why? Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

WHEN GOD’S PEOPLE ARE BEING DISCIPLINED, THEY CRY OUT FOR THE ANSWERS TO 2 SEARCHING QUESTIONS: HOW LONG? AND WHY?

BIG IDEA: WHEN GOD’S PEOPLE ARE BEING DISCIPLINED, THEY CRY OUT FOR THE ANSWERS TO 2 SEARCHING QUESTIONS: HOW LONG? AND WHY? I. (:1-7) WHEN GOD’S PEOPLE ARE BEING DISCIPLINED THEY ASK, "HOW LONG?" vs. 5 "How long, O Lord? Wilt Thou be angry forever?" A. (:1-3) The Extreme Severity of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 79:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Story Of Simeon - Preparing For Christmas

Contributed by James Tetley on Jul 2, 2007

As we look forward to Christmas what are we searching for - will our eyes discern the Christ who was born as a baby in Bethlehem

Who is excited about tomorrow/ What are you excited about In under 24 hours time the waiting will be over and Christmas will be upon us. And all those presents that you’ve been waiting for and dreaming about can be opened. Every family has different traditions, for example in Jayne’s family ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

#8divine Possibilities: Every Miracle Starts As A Problem Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 15, 2005

We search for Divine Possibilities, but we must realize every miracle in the Bible started as a problem. This is still true today!

SPEAK TO THE DIVINE POSSIBILITIES: #8 EVERY MIRACLE STARTS AS A PROBLEM! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are studying Divine Possibilities: 1. Climb into God’s Envelope; 2. Accept the Mantle; 3. Starving at a feast; 4. Let God! 5. DYING IN A RUT! When an unforgiving preacher ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Compelling Commitment: 3 Stories, 3 Views Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 9, 2008

God is committed to us and we are called to be committed to Him. The mutual search reflects the value seen in the one being pursued.

A compelling commitment: 3 stories, 3 views I once borrowed a tan, leather sports coat from my brother. He was not using it, and I was headed back to college, so he lent it to me for the semester. I liked it so much that I brought it back next semester, but I didn’t tell him. I hung it in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-50

Denomination: Mennonite

Moses: A Real Basket Case Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 2, 2012

When God starts searching for a leader what traits does He look for? The answers may surprise you.

UNLIKELY LEADERSHIP “Moses: A Real basket Case” Exodus 2:1-10 Some years ago my family and I had the opportunity to visit the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, one of our greatest presidents. We were able to walk through the log cabin he grew up in. It took us about two minutes. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Seriousness Of Our Vows Series

Contributed by Rolly Dominguez on Jan 29, 2025

The book of Ecclesiastes, written by Solomon, addresses the fleeting nature of life and the search for meaning in the midst of life's uncertainties.

Title: "The Seriousness of Our Vows" Text: Ecclesiastes 5:4-5 Introduction The book of Ecclesiastes, written by Solomon, addresses the fleeting nature of life and the search for meaning in the midst of life's uncertainties. One key area where Solomon emphasizes the need for wisdom ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:4-5

Rest For The Restless

Contributed by David Dunn on Feb 7, 2026

God invites weary hearts to leave the world’s restless search for the new and return to Christ, the old path of rest.

We live in an age enamored by the new. New technology. New methods. New philosophies. New spiritual voices. New versions of truth. Everything must be updated, rebranded, optimized, improved. If something is old, we tend to assume it must be outdated. If something is new, we assume it must be ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16, Matthew 11:28-29, Genesis 2:1-3, Isaiah 30:15, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Does God Exist? Sex Scandals, Scientific Inquiry, And The Search For True Fulfillment

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021

I was bell ringing yesterday, for the Salvation Army, at the red kettle, and a guy walked past me and said, "Who wrote the Bible?"

“Has anyone provided proof of God’s inexistence? Not even close. Has quantum cosmology explained the emergence of the universe or why it is here? Not even close. Have our sciences explained why our universe seems to be fine-tuned to allow for the existence of life? Not even close. Are physicists ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20

Denomination: Salvation Army

Search Me: Escaping The Trap Of Hidden Sin - Psalm 139:23-24 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 30, 2025

Early detection is essential for recovering from some forms of cancer. It’s essential for all forms of sin. Evil can be hidden so deep in our hearts that it cannot be detected apart from divine exposure, which often requires trials.

Psalm 139:1 O Lord, you have searched me and you know me. 2 You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. 3 You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. 4 Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O Lord. 5 You hem me ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Three Travelers--Three Roads

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002

Three different kinds of people searching for Jesus Christ and three different types of evangelists who help them find Jesus.

THREE TRAVELERS-THREE ROADS Searching for Jesus By Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION 1. Today I am going to talk about the Damascus Road (Acts 9:1-9), the Gaza Road (Acts 8:26-39), and the Emmaus Road (Luke 24:13-35)--three different kinds of people searching for Jesus Christ and three different ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Luke 9:23

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Closer Than We Can Possibly Imagine

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Aug 9, 2006

A short sermon given at a midweek communion service. The answer to our searching is much closer than we can possibly imagine.

When I was quite young, I seem to remember an occasion when my Mother announced that she had lost her glasses. We are a family of spectacle wearers, and I know for myself that the loss of my glasses can be a big problem. Well, I was sat in front of the television and Mum was searching around in ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35

Denomination: Anglican

Now We See Through A Glass Darkly

Contributed by Charles Holt on Aug 15, 2007

Everyone searches for answers to life’s WHY? qustions. This message is an attempt to shed some light on what are known as The Mysteries of Life.

Charles W. Holt Community of Grace An Assemblies of God Fellowship NOW WE SEE THROUGH A GLASS DARKLY "For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known." 1 Cor. 13:12 (KJV) Let’s focus on the first eight words of this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God