Sermons on Seek First The Kingdom Of God:

Ask And Seek The Right Thing! Knock At The Right Door! Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 22, 2013

I've heard the exhortations to Ask, Seek and Knock in isolation from the Golden Rule. They are irrevocably connected. One concept leads to the other. Jesus points to the way God treats us in order to show us how treat each other.

Matthew 7:7 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. The standard message on this passage is, we need to ask, and when we ask God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-29

Denomination: *other

Keys To The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 2, 2011

Binding and loosing have served to divide many of the saints of God. What did Jesus mean by "the Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven?" The questions seek an answer.

“When Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, ‘Who do people say that the Son of Man is?’ And they said, ‘Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ He said to them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ Simon Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Seek Peace Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 1, 2015

Chapter 3 of First Peter shows how to seek peace, in the home, in the church, and in the world.

Seek Peace (1 Peter 3) INTRODUCTION: In chapter 2 of First Peter Jesus is given as an example of obedience and submission to God’s will. Then, 1 Peter chapter 3 begins with the phrase, “…in the same way …” The instructions in chapter 3 about husbands and wives ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Beginning God...and...in The End, God. A New Year Message

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 4, 2021

Today’s message comes from the first 4 words of Genesis 1:1. In the beginning GOD... The Big Idea: Everything began with GOD so why would we begin anything without HIM?

January 3, 2021 Sermon Notes: Scripture Reading 1 John 5:1-5 (vs 4) Today’s message comes from the first 4 words of Genesis 1:1. In the beginning GOD... The Big Idea: Everything began with GOD so why would we begin anything without HIM? Proverbs 3:5-6. Trusting in the LORD, not ourselves. Start ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, John 1:1, 1 John 5:4, Colossians 1:17, Proverbs 3:5-6, Matthew 6:33, Romans 10:17, Philippians 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Year's Day Resolution Lesson 25 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2017

Make your heart Christ's home.

A. NEW YEARS RESOLUTION 1. Make your heart Christ’s home. 2. Determine to please Christ every day. Jesus didn’t come to sit on a throne in Jerusalem, but to sit on the throne of your heart. “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 40:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 9, 2021

The Kingdom of God or the Kingdom of Heaven as it is also referred to is defined in Christianity by Encyclopedia Britannica as: “The spiritual realm over which God reigns as king, or the fulfilment on Earth of God’s will.

Carl Frederick Buechner an American writer, novelist, poet, autobiographer, essayist, preacher and theologian once remarked: “If we only had eyes to see and ears to hear and wits to understand, we would know that the Kingdom of God in the sense of holiness, goodness, beauty is as close as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:15, Luke 17:21, Matthew 4:17

Thy Kingdom Come PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

To understand and live in the Kingdom of God, making the choice to serve God faithfully rather than being consumed by worldly possessions, as taught in Matthew 6:24.

Our focus today will be on a powerful teaching from the book of Matthew, chapter 6, verse 24, which challenges us to understand the Kingdom of God, to live it, and to bring it to Earth. As we embark on this journey, let's keep in mind the words of Pastor Rick Warren: "The Kingdom of God is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Topics: Kingdom Of God

God's Provision For The Chosen Ones. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 25, 2025

Scriptures encourage you to trust in God's provision and care, and to seek first His kingdom and righteousness.

As children of God, we are called to trust in His provision and care. The Bible assures us that God will supply all our needs, and we don't have to worry about our jobs, hard work, finances, or inflation. Here are 10 reasons why: God is our Shepherd: Psalm 23:1-4 reminds us that God is our ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Matthew 6:25-34, Deuteronomy 7:9

Joy In The Morning

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 30, 2014

God loves to bless His children. We may go through the dark night but Joy comes in the morning.

“Joy in the Morning” October 5, 2014 Jeremiah 29:11-13 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Holiness

Seek The Lord

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 11, 2007

This was a sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent based on the Lectionary old Testament Lesson for Year C from Isaiah 55:1-9. If we seek the Lord in the true spirit of repentance, we shall find Him.

Seek the Lord --Isaiah 55:1-9 Our Scripture reading from Isaiah 55:1-9 is the Old Testament Lesson from the New Common Lectionary for this Third Sunday in Lent. The passage has always been a favorite of mine. After prophesying the sufferings of Jesus on the cross in Chapter 53, Isaiah bursts ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Hide And Seek

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 17, 2009

We, who were ceated for the express purpose of having fellowship with God, have a tendency to work incredibly hard at abandoning Him.

HIDE AND SEEK Matthew 10:26-27 What does it mean to "abandon," "forsake," or "leave alone" the omnipresent God, God who is everywhere. How is that possible? It is ONLY possible if God allows us to leave, allows us to turn our back upon God Himself. Yes, it is much like the parent playing "Hide and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:26-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Hide And Seek. Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 14, 2007

This message is all about running outside of the will of God for our lives it looks at the symptoms to be found within the individual the consequnces that take place around us and the remedy to be administered.

Jonah Chapter 1: 1 17. Hide and seek Do you remember the children’s game hide and seek..... did you ever get such a good hiding place nobody ever caught you maybe you did? This opening chapter of Jonah is all about the Christian game of hide and seek - Jonah tries to get into such a good ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Of God, Introduction And Old Testament View Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on May 26, 2015

We begin a survey of the Bible searching for the Kingdom of God. First, background is laid in the Old Testament.

1 . LAYING THE GROUNDWORK A. Why such a study? Psalm 45:1 is my verse now: "My heart is overflowing with a good theme; I recite my composition concerning the King (and His Kingdom); my tongue is the pen of a ready writer!" When was the last time you prayed “Thy kingdom come”? What did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living In The Kingdom 19 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 28, 2022

In this message we will examine what Jesus said about asking and receiving. He was not talking about a formula to always get what we want, but about our relationship with God.

Living in the Kingdom 19 Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12; First John 5:14-15; James 1:5-7 This morning in the continuation of my series “Living in the Kingdom,” we will be examining what Jesus said about asking and receiving. As we read these verses I want to remind you that Jesus was teaching a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12, 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Mother Who Seeks The Higest Place

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on May 14, 2020

How important is the kingdom God for our life? Are you a part of His kingdom? Are you actively involved in the work of the kingdom of God? and do you have a big expectation of entering the kingdom of God?

A Mother who seeks the highest place Matthew 20:20-23 Anna M. Jarvis (1864-1948) first suggested the national observance of Mother’s Day. At a memorial service for her mother on May 10, 1908, Miss Jarvis gave a flower to each person who attended. Within the next few years, the idea of a day to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-23, Matthew 11:12, Romans 8:26, James 4:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational