Sermons on Seek Gods Approval:

The Rejected God

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018

We can call ourselves Christians, go to church, give our tithes, etc. and yet have rejected God effectively. The picture Jeremiah gives of life in Judah comes close to life in the Christian West, with several gods competing for our loyalty.

[Sermon preached on 4 March 2018, 3rd Sunday in Lent / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] It is so endearing at times to see little children in a big supermarket or shopping mall. They come in with mom or dad, but as soon as they see something interesting—toys, candies, pets, or anything else that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:16-26, John 8:46-59

Denomination: Lutheran

Limitless God

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 7, 2014

n difficult situations, it’s easy to say we trust God and yet try to handle things ourselves without turning to Him and His Word. This is masked unbelief. Although God is constantly working, He allows us to set a limit on the degree of work He does ...

Opening illustration: A child once asked, “What does God do all day?” If the answer to that question depended on how much we allow God to do in our individual lives, some of us would have to reply, “Not much!” In difficult situations, it’s easy to say we trust God and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Longing For God Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 22, 2013

Do we long to worship God?

June 30, 2013 Psalm 84 Why are you here this morning? If you pray, why? If you read the Bible, why? Is it out of duty? You feel you have to do it. And if you don’t, God will be mad at you and bad things may happen to you. I hope those aren’t the reasons. My hope is that we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Weighing God Series

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Jul 25, 2012

God ought to be honored through our heart, words, and our body.This will be a testimony to the world of the glory of God.

Before he became president, Andrew Jackson was known for using violence in order to defend his honor. He survived 15 duels so that it was said that his body was so filled with lead that it "rattled like a bag of marbles." Duels are no longer held today. But in the past, they were fairly normal. A ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Fingerprints Of God Series

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Feb 5, 2011

The Scripture teaches that God loves you. If you have Christ in your life, you have become a child of God. He wants to protect you and provide for you in every way.

Charlie Brown built a beautiful sandcastle. He worked on it for hours. Finally, he stood back and admired his masterpiece. Just as he is admiring his work of art, a rebellious 8 year old boy runs across the sandcastle, destroying it. And with extreme frustration, Charlie Brown says to himself, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Awesome God

Contributed by John Bergh on Dec 14, 2010

Our God is truly an awesome God.

Dec. 12, 2010 Luke 1:46-55 C & Z “Awesome God” If you remember last week I told you that this was my favorite time of year because of all the presents we might be getting. Right kids? This all tied into the hope that we have. Today I would like to say that it is also a time of year ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Methodist

The Yearning Of God

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 20, 2013

We hear stories like that & shake our heads in dismay. It is hard to realize that there are millions living in such superstition & fear. You see, we have been taught that God is love – that He knows & loves each of us...

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK One day, almost 4,000 years ago, God spoke to a man named Abram, who was later called Abraham, & said to him, “Leave your country, your people & your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is To Be Feared Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 30, 2013

The Psalmist tells us why we must fear God. 1- We fear because God can be angered 2- We fear because God will judge everyone

INTRO.- His name is great. Not many people think of themselves of being great or their name as being great, but then there is 76 year old Silvio Berlusconi who was the 50th Prime Minister of Italy from 2008-2011. He actually served as Prime Minister three times. And he’s a very wealthy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 76:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Honored By God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 15, 2021

All of us like to claim the promises of God for our lives, but oftentimes we fail to do all that God expects of us. There are two groups of people in this world, one group who honor God by giving Him the topmost priority in their lives and the other group who go to Him only when in trouble.

Psalm 91 - Study 38 - Honored by God We read in Psalm 91:15,“When he calls to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him.” (ESV) In this message we will study the last part of the above verse which talks about the fact that God not only rescues us, but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:15

Denomination: Other

Imitators Of God

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 14, 2022

We should imitate both God's love and His purity in the way that we live. But that kind of life is only possible as we allow the Holy Spirit to fill us.

Many of you have probably seen the movie Groundhog Day where Bill Murray portrays Phil, a grumpy weatherman who got stuck living the same day, February 2, over and over again. Every morning he woke up to the same song and the same DJ announcing, “It's Groundhog Day!” The movie made us think: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Knowledge Of God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

Let us never reduce God to our image, and our puny righteousness. We never will if we obey the words of Peter, and grow in the knowledge of God. This is the way to the mature, abundant, and powerful Christian life.

Columbus was on his fourth voyage in 1504. His ships were grounded in St. Ann's Bay in Jamaica, and the natives revolted and refused to supply the Spaniard with food. There seemed to be no way of escaping the agonies of starvation. Columbus was looking at the almanac, and he learned that a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2

Lingering With God Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 14, 2022

This sermon is part of a Lenten Series focusing on being able to better hear God’s Voice.

Scripture: Exodus 33:7-11; Psalm 37:7 Theme: Hearing From the LORD Title: Lingering with GOD This sermon is part of a Lenten Series focusing on being able to better hear God’s Voice. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Welcome to the season of Lent! One ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:7-11, Psalm 37:7

Denomination: Nazarene

The Approachable God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

To find the Child-that was the goal. Anything that takes us off the path that leads to Christ is not part of God's plan. The job of the angels and the star was finished when the shepherds and the wise men bowed before the Christ-child.

Lucy is expounding on the meaning of Christmas and she says, "this is the time of the year that we show kindness and good will, when we accept others and welcome them into our home." Charlie Brown says, "why can't we be kind and accepting all through the year and not just at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

The Knowledge Of God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

Paul longed to know Christ and the power of his resurrection. The two go together. In the knowledge of God and of Christ is the power to be and become all that we should be.

Columbus was on his fourth voyage in 1504. His ships were grounded in St. Ann's Bay in Jamaica, and the natives revolted and refused to supply the Spaniard with food. There seemed to be no way of escaping the agonies of starvation. Columbus was looking at the almanac, and he learned that a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2

Trust God

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 5, 2024

Trust in God is more than a concept, it’s an action and a faith-filled journey that brings us closer to God. It is a deep-seated belief in His omnipotence, omniscience, omnipresence, and love, understanding that His plans for us surpass our very comprehension.

“Trust God” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Today I want to deal with a simple topic but in its simplicity is truly complex. That is simply Trust God. So often people will try to encourage you when you are dealing with something by saying just Trust God. Although trusting God is ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:15, Ephesians 2:8, Hebrews 11:1, Romans 12:3

Denomination: Apostolic