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  • Paul Dayao avatar

    The Shepherd's Folly: When Leaders Cease To Seek

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 5, 2025
     | 105 views

    This sermon reveals how leaders at every level—in the pulpit, in the home, or of their own soul—become spiritually "brutish" and destined for failure the moment they stop seeking the Lord.

    Introduction: The Weight of Leadership Good morning, brothers and sisters. In the Scriptures, God often uses the simple, earthy image of a shepherd and his sheep to describe the relationship between a leader and their people. A shepherd's task is one of immense responsibility. He must have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Tankersley avatar

    The 3 R's Series

    Contributed by Keith Tankersley on Mar 31, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,532 views

    In a busy world, where do we put God in the priorities? This is the first in a series of "seeking first" & prioritizing our lives.

    The 3 R’s Matthew 6:33 Matthew started this verse with a conjunction (joins words or groups of words within a sentence)“but.” I believe it is inserted here and a central focus on how we can live what He gave to us on what is popularly known as “the sermon on the mount.” Sounds like a classroom ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Ask, Seek, Knock Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 8, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 29,141 views

    What does Jesus mean by ASK, SEEK, KNOCK? 1. ASK - Acknowledge our need and be ready to receive transformation 2. SEEK - Become an active partner with the LORD in your life 3. KNOCK - Be Ready to Welcome and Go through God's Open Doors

    Luke 11:1-13; Psalms 138; Genesis 18:20-32 Theme: ASK, SEEK, KNOCK What Does Jesus mean by telling us to Ask, Seek and Knock? Proposition: What does Jesus mean by ASK, SEEK, KNOCK? 1. ASK - Acknowledge our need and be ready to receive transformation 2. SEEK - Become an active ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Amar Chandnani avatar

    Seek The Lord And Experience His Presence

    Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Oct 13, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,704 views

    Today, I would like to take you back to biblical times and examine closely how God blesses those who seek HIM and why it is crucial for us in our modern day to seek him too.

    SERMON: Seek The Lord And Experience His Presence. Opening Verse: Lamentations 3:25 The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; Today, I would like to take you back to biblical times and examine closely how God blesses those who seek HIM and why it is crucial for us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Seek The Lord As My Food And Drink

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 23, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,751 views

    To show that JESUS is compared to our food and drink because He is, without Him even the choicest food and drink can't satisfy us, but with Him even the most simplest as bowl of soup can fully satisfy us.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you always crave for food and drink? Why? Always crave for JESUS like food and drink. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS is compared to our food and drink because He is, without Him even the choicest food and drink can't satisfy us, but with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Seek The Lord With All Your Heart Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,814 views

    This Psalm teaches us that we should seek the Lord with all our hearts.

    Summer Psalms #9 - Seek the Lord with All Your Heart Psalm 91:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 29, 2009 *In studying this Psalm, James Hastings was moved by the way God responds to people who seek the Lord. Hastings called this the Psalm of “God’s inner ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    Suddenly The Lord You Are Seeking Will Come

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 27, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 6,559 views

    Advent Sermon 1. The Lord came suddenly 2000 years ago 2. The Lord will come again suddenly (2nd Coming) 3. The Lord will come again THIS Christmas

    Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Sunday Morning, December 1, 2002 Title: "Suddenly the Lord you are seeking will come" Mal 3:1 (NIV) Text: Malachi 3:1-7 Introduction 1. When I was a young boy growing up, with my brother and sister, we LOVED Christmas!! We had some special ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    "Let God Be First"

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 12, 2003
    based on 260 ratings
     | 101,665 views

    Seek ye first the kingdom of God.

    “Let God be First” Matt. 6:33 & Col. 3:24 Matthew 6:33 says “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Let God be First. We as a people have not taken this statement to heart. We have pushed God so far back in the operating ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Tony Klinedinst avatar

    A Tribute To A Mother Who Seeks The Lord

    Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 7,677 views

    A Mothers Day sermon that shows how a mother who truely seeks the Lord, passes her values to her children

    Opening Joke: (Taken from a Calvin and Hobbs comic:) Calvin gives his mother a card. She begins to read: "I was going to buy a card with hearts of pink & red. But then I thought I’d rather spend the money on me instead. It’s awfully hard to buy things when one’s allowance is so small. So I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Seeking The Lord: A Journey Of Continual Pursuit Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 6, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 848 views

    Psalm 105:4 calls us to seek the Lord with unwavering dedication. As we delve into this passage, we will discover what it means to seek His presence continually and how this pursuit transforms our lives.

    Seeking the Lord: A Journey of Continual Pursuit Introduction: Today, we will explore the profound depths of Psalm 105:4, a verse that calls us to seek the Lord with unwavering dedication. As we delve into this passage, we will discover what it means to seek His presence continually and how this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Seek The Lord And His Strength Continually Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 1, 2025
     | 174 views

    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

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    The First Priority Principle Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 22, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 27,648 views

    The "First Priority principle", the principle that if we put God FIRST and God will bless us, is found throughout the Bible. This sermons show 3 Bible passages this principle played out, and 3 ways we can put this principle into practice in our lives.

    The First Priority Principle Series: Stewardship Chuck Sligh February 22, 2015 TEXT: Matthew 6:33 – But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. INTRODUCTION I’m sure you’ve heard sage advice to, Always put first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Spillman avatar

    First Things First (1) Series

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,534 views

    We draw meaning from the stuff we collect.How Jesus turned Abraham Maslow’s “Hierarchy of Human Needs” pyramid upside-down and flattened it with a single statement: “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to

    “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well” (Matthew 6:33). We live in a pretty materialistic culture; we tend to confuse purpose or meaning in life with success. And we tend to confuse success with the accumulation of material possessions. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John McCormack avatar

    Ask First

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 16, 2016
     | 3,527 views

    CONSULT THE LORD BEFORE YOU PLAN.

    ASK FIRST OBSERVATION: JOSHUA WAS THE LEADER OF ISRAEL’S CONQUEST OF CANAAN. HE CONTINUALLY URGED ISRAEL TO FULLY FOLLOW THE LORD’S DIRECTIVES. GOD HAD CONFIDENCE IN JOSHUA’S LEADERSHIP; HOWEVER, THIS DOES NOT MEAN JOSHUA WAS PERFECT IN HIS LEADERSHIP. THIS STUDY ADDRESSES ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Arlen Payne avatar

    Seeking God's Will (A Message For Graduates)

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on May 27, 2023
     | 1,655 views

    Here is a simple message for those who are graduating from college or high school. It is also a message for everyone who wants to seek God's will for their future.

    Seeking God’s Will Graduation John 2:5 His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it. Intro. This is the first miracle recorded that Jesus ever performed It was at a wedding about 10 miles south of Nazareth at Cana. They had run out of wine Jesus had them fill 6 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist