Sermons on Seeking Diligently:

Poor Naomi And Ruth

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 14, 2015

Destitute and broken people are those God seeks to save. Who but the poor in spirit are prepared to receive the King of kings and enter the kingdom of heaven?

Last week we began a study of the book of Ruth. We went through chapter one where Naomi is the chief character. Naomi is married and has two sons. They live in the bread basket of Israel, Bethlehem, but a famine hits and Naomi’s husband moves his family to Moab where he and both his sons ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Letter And The Spirit: Murder Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

OUTLINE: The Letter of the Law (Do Not Commit Murder) The Spirit of the Law (Anger and Hatred are the Root of Murder) The Application of the Law (Seek Peace with Others)

The Letter and the Spirit: Murder Matthew 5:21-26 There is a famous quote about the Bible which has been attributed to everyone from Abraham Lincoln to Mark Twain. The quote is this: “It’s not the parts of the Bible I do not understand that worry me, it’s the parts I do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Met The Needs

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Apr 28, 2013

Jesus met the needs of the multitude and His disciples, while seeking the Father to meet His own need. There is not need that God cannot meet.

Read Entire Passage (Mark 6:34-52) 1. The Multitudes  a. Were like sheep without a shepherd Mark 6:34 i. They had no one to guide them ii. They had no one to guard them iii. So naturally, they gravitated toward the Good Shepherd (John 10:14, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:34-52

Denomination: Friends

Back To Square One: Rediscovering The Mission Of Jesus The Savior

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 9, 2013

God is calling us back to square one: rediscovering the mission of Jesus the Saviour, who came to seek and save the lost. This is our mission!

BACK TO SQUARE ONE #1: REDISCOVERING THE MISSION OF JESUS THE SAVIOUR INTRO TO TOPIC: Why do we exist as a church? Why is it that after we became Christians, God didn’t take us to Heaven right away? What is it He has left us on the Earth to do? CHALLENGE: Woke up at 5 am with a sense of urgency ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: *other

God's Election Advice - Part 1

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 8, 2016

With this nation facing it's most difficult election choices in history its time to seek God's word for his advice on what to do.

President Ronald Reagan one time told the story of when he was a teenager, he needed a new pair of boots made. In those days, you couldn’t just go to a shoe store, you went to the shoemaker shop. The cobbler asked the young man- “Do you want blunt end toes or pointed end toes?” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Foursquare

The Master's Mark

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Feb 26, 2017

An Ash Wednesday sermon that seeks to remind us of what we signed up for when we said we would follow Jesus!

THE MASTER’S MARK ASH WEDNESDAY, YEAR A 2 CORINTHIANS 5:20-6:10 MARCH 1, 2017 FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARRISBURG, AR INTRO. Branding your animals to establish ownership can traced at least as far back as the ancient Egyptians. The practice of branding slaves goes at least to the ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

God’s Restoring Grace

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 9, 2017

This sermon looks at God's restorative grace. It looks at why people walk away including pride, indifference, inconvenience, and seeking man's approval.

God’s Restoring Grace Mark 14 As I thought about this concept of God’s restoring grace what came to mind is the promise Jesus gave to His disciples of the Holy Spirit. “Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

The Hidden God In Silent, Quiet Prayer

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 23, 2017

We seek in love a God who has penchant for hiding himself, and we are drawn to follow him into his own hiding places.

“Even in the consolation that silent prayer may grant, there is always a deeper layer of spiritual need untouched by peace, unsoothed by the tranquil breeze. This recess of poverty in the soul longs for a companion still not seen. It craves for more the passing satisfaction. Our gratitude ought to ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

God's Flower Garden Sermon I: The Yellow Rose - Sunshine In My Soul Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 24, 2019

Christians need to be reminded of the sunshine of salvation in our souls even though gloomy situations surround us and seek to drive us to despair.

GOD’S FLOWER GARDEN I: THE YELLOW ROSE SUNSHINE IN MY SOUL Song of Solomon Showers of spiritual blessings we have received in abundance ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:1

A Plea For Grace

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 28, 2012

This is such a beautiful model of prayer. No deal-making, no claim to being deserving; just a man interceding for a sinful people and seeking God's abundant grace.

Passage: Daniel 9:1-19 Intro: So here in the middle of death and destruction, of huge kingdoms rising and falling, there is this tender prayer. 1. frankly, I was disappointed when I saw this passage coming up. 2. into the prophecy, the end times 3. and yet here is this prayer, an incredibly ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

You Are The Reason For The Season

Contributed by John Kelly on Jan 7, 2013

Based on the classic Christmas Eve Luke 2 text, I tried to speak to a largely seeking congregation regarding Christ's unconditional love.

Barbara Bush tells a Christmas Story about a little boy who really, really wanted a Red Sled for Christmas. He sat down and wrote a letter to Santa pleading his case. He wrote: “Dear Santa: I really, really want a red sled for Christmas. If you will bring me a red sled, I will be a perfect ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Becoming A Peacemaker In The Local Church Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 31, 2013

The Bible teaches that when a member of the church errs in doctrine or conduct, the other members should hold him accountable and seek to restore him.

Becoming a Peacemaker in the Local Church Introduction: 1. The words “disciple” and “discipline” come from the same root word which has to do with education or learning. 2. The church should be a place where learning is taking place so that believers can, in turn, become ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33

Denomination: Bible Church

The Work Of God

Contributed by John Thompson Ritchie on Aug 4, 2014

Content covers the subjects of seeking Jesus for the wrong reasons, being vs. doing something for Jesus, the will & work of God is to know Jesus personally.

The Work of God John 6:29 says, "Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent." Earlier in John Chapter 6, Jesus had just fed 5,000 men, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-29

Denomination: Baptist

"Room Wanted"

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Sep 14, 2014

This text reminds us that since His birth, Christ has been seeking a place to stay; He wants to live in our hearts.

Room Wanted. Single male, non-smoker, is seeking a place to stay. Unselfish, good natured, and loves children. A real ‘can-do’ person, able to rise above problems. Great culinary skills (can work wonders with bread and fish) and has experience in wine making. Outstanding skills in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

Encounter One. Facing Fear. (Includes Discussion Questions At The End) Series

Contributed by Paul Hardy on May 3, 2022

When you live in fear, it will often appear in a sense of seeking power and control. When you encounter Jesus, you will find peace!

INTRODUCTION: How will I introduce the message? When you live in fear, it will often appear in a sense of seeking power and control. When you encounter Jesus, you will find peace! There are four great impelling motives that move us to action: Fear, Hope, Faith, and Love —these four, but the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:4, Revelation 1:17, John 18:2-5

Denomination: Baptist