Sermons on seeker sensitive: showing 121-135 of 9,413

The Separation Principle Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 21, 2008

Not every path will take you where you need to go. But how do you know what the "right" path is when there are so many choices?

OPEN: In the classic children’s book “Alice in Wonderland,” Alice comes to a junction in the road that leads off in different directions and seeing the Cheshire Cat she asks him for advice: “Would you tell me please, which way I ought to go from here?” “That depends a good deal on where you want ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let It Die!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 22, 2011

There is a time to turn off the life support of a church and let it die with honor.

1 Cor 4:1-2 1 Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover it is required in stewards , that a man be found faithful. KJV There are some people who believe that as long as there is a building you should do all you can to keep a church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Three Responses To Jesus Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 3, 2021

Mark 3: 7-12 presents a broad summary of the ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ thus far, getting the attention of three groups of people; those who are committed to Him; those who are curious about Him, and those who are hostile. Where do you stand?

The five verses presented here have been described by noted pastor John MacArthur as "a sweeping summary" of Jesus' work, describing the growing impact of the LORD'S ministry among HIs people and those outside of Judea. By now, multitudes are following Him, some out of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:15-21, Mark 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

10 Marks Of Holiness

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jun 15, 2005

Marks of Holiness

10 MARKS OF HOLINESS Written by: Bro Rodney A. Fry ~ Pastor New Hope Baptist Church - Conway God does many wonderful things in our spiritual walk with Him as we bring His plan to reality in our lives. God works with us as individuals, so no two believers’ experiences with God will be identical. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:3

Denomination: Baptist

It Takes All Kinds Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 28, 2013

he Pharisees who were bent on controlling life through rules, tedium, and withholding grace stood in sharp contrast to the common people who flocked to Jesus.

It Takes All Kinds (Mark 3:1-12) 1. Do you think of yourself as a rational, reasonable thinker, or an emotional one? 2. Let me read this story from the AP: “The U.S. is simply abandoning tons of equipment because shipping it home would cost too much… Military planners have decided to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Child Is This?

Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 11, 2014

In the midst of the turmoil and distress of the birth of Jesus, God chose certain individuals to reveal his plan and his Son. This sermon looks at seven people or groups that were selected and why they were.

There was a man who strolled out of a hardware store with a smile on his face and a brand-new chainsaw in his hands. He was told it could cut down five big oak trees in an hour. Twenty-four hours later, however, his smile was gone. Frustrated, he was back at the store complaining that the saw ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Three Wise Men Outsmarting A Shrewd King

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 5, 2020

Seeing God, Herod the Tyrant and Three Magi "Seekers" and what that means to us today!

Message/Devotion January 5, 2020 Matthew 2:1-12 Three Wise Men Outsmarting A Shrewd King The Reading Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, [wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Man Am I Thirsty!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 3, 2018

Are you a pursuer this morning? Are you a seeker? Don't come to church, to be an observer....come to the house of God to drink of His living water and have your thirst quenched!

Isaiah 44:3 MSG. For I will pour water on him who is thirsty, And floods on the dry ground; I will pour My Spirit on your descendants, And My blessing on your offspring; When I think about the word thirsty, I wonder about the different degrees of the word. Sorta thirsty, Really thirsty, or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4-6, Psalm 63:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church And The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 4, 2020

Know about the seekers, speakers, and mockers of the Holy Spirit. Who are you? How do you approach the Spirit of God?

Acts 2: 01-13 Church and the Holy Spirit 2: 1-3 Seekers of the Holy Spirit 2: 4-12 Speakers of the Holy Spirit 2: 13 Mockers of the Holy Spirit This passage talks about the approach of the people to the Holy Spirit. The early Church had to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Metamorphosis

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 6, 2023

Being 'born from above' will create a new person

John 3:1-17 Today's scripture from John contains probably one of the best-known lines of text in the Bible. You can find this reference on billboards and marquees, spray-painted as graffiti on walls in tenements and rocks and rooftops. You can't watch a football game on television without ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17, John 19:38-42, John 7:45-52

Denomination: Episcopal

Greater

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jul 30, 2023

If an evil people like the Ninevites can repent and be saved by the preaching of a broken prophet named Jonah - A greater than Jonah is Here! If a foreign Queen can receive a saving word from a flawed King like Solomon - A greater than Solomon is Here! Jesus is greater!

LUKE 11:29-32 (NKJV) “Greater” July 30, 2023 The Seeker (Teacher, we want to see a sign from You Matthew 12:38) God does not hide – If you seek you shall find! In Romans 3:11 Paul quotes Psalm 14 “There is none who understands; There is none who seeks after God.” John 6:26, Jesus answered them, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus In The House

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 26, 2019

When Jesus was in the house, things changed. Crowds gathered in. He healed them.

JESUS IN THE HOUSE SCRIPTURE: Mark 2:1 “And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. 2:2 And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-2, Mark 1:32-34, Mark 2:4, Isaiah 57:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Curious Enough

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Feb 19, 2021

This topic stems from an understanding of the resurrection story as told to us in the gospel according to saint Mark & Matthew.

It is shown that Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to seek Jesus and their seeking yielded some results. In this discussion therefore, we will expatiate on a) What is means to seek Jesus. b) The results of being curious to see Jesus, i.e., seeking Jesus; c) The results of not being curious, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-13, Matthew 28:9-10, 2 Chronicles 12:14, 1 Chronicles 22:19, Psalm 34:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus, The Holy One Of God Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 15, 2015

The Holy One of Israel in the Old Testament, YHWH, Jehovah, is revealed as the Holy One of God, Jesus, in the New Testament through Peter's profession in John 6.

Jesus: The Holy One of God: John 6:64-71 I love preaching through books of the Bible because I always know where I will be preaching next week…and so will you! John 6 is a very powerful chapter and we have seen Jesus feed 5,000 men and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:64-71

Denomination: Baptist

The Reason For The Church

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 7, 2006

Some reasons God established the church.

The Reason for the Church Matt. 28:18-20 Mt. Bethel MBC September 26, 1999 I. God’s Eternal Purpose A. Gen. 1:1 “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” B. Rev. 4:11 “Thou are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power; for thou hast created all things, and for thy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist