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  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Whom Are You Seeking?

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 6, 2020
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    When the mob came to arrest Jesus, he asked them, "Whom are you seeking?" That is a question Jesus is still asking us today.

    Whom are you seeking? Text. John 18:1-4 Intro: The 18th chapter of John begins a transition from the events of the Last Supper recorded in John chapters 13-17, to the events concerning Jesus’ arrest and trials before his Crucifixion. At this point Jesus’ men are confused and perplexed. Having just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dave Bentley avatar

    Seeking A Life Of Impact Series

    Contributed by Dave Bentley on Feb 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,100 views

    The Church is to IMPACT the Climate and Culture around us. We need to understand this and move out in that understanding.

    IMPACT Series Introduction Things that leave an IMPACT – • Meteors Leave Craters • Volcanoes Clear Forests and Bury Cities • Automobiles Leave Dents • Golf Clubs Leave Concussions (Why Andie doesn’t play w/ me) When Something Has Made an IMPACT You Know That ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Resolving To Seek Christ Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 29, 2001
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    Our one great resolution in the New Year should be to seek Christ.

    I hope everyone had an enjoyable and blessed Christmas. I hope that, amidst all the travelling, and feasting, and gift-giving, and family reunioning, and football watching, you were able to remember that what we are really celebrating during this season is the birth of Jesus Christ. As you may ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    We Seek A Country Series

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 5, 2014
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    To show that we need to talk the talk, walk the talk and seek after Heaven, our real country.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you seeking after heaven? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to talk the talk, walk the talk and seek after Heaven, our real country. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 11:14 (Amplified Bible) 11:14 Now those people who talk as they did show plainly that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Seeking And Saving The Lost

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 4, 2015
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    Jesus came to seek and save the lost. Only Jesus can save the lost! Have you surrendered your life to Him? Is He your all in all? Maybe some of us are being compelled by the HS tonight to surrender afresh to Jesus Christ who is our Lord, Savior and King.

    Opening illustration: A pastor phoned the home of some recent visitors to the church. A voice on the other end of the phone answered with a whispered "Hello." The pastor asked, "Who is this?” The whispered voice said, "Jimmy." The pastor asked, "How old are you, Jimmy?" The voice said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Monte Brown avatar

    Zacchaeus Seeks Jesus

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 25, 2007
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    Zacchaeus had a desire to know Jesus as a friend, as his savior, and as his the Lord.

    Luke 19:1-10 And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. [2] And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. [3] And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. [4] And he ran ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Seeking Before Hiding

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010
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    Jesus predicts his death. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Seeking before Hiding Reading: John chapter 12 verses 1-50. Quote: • Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is mystery. • Today is a gift. That’s why it’s called the present! Ill: Time video clip. Quote: • Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is mystery. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Jeremy Poling avatar

    Seeking The Right Position

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Dec 31, 2007
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     | 5,185 views

    His press his desire his motivation had to be greater than that which demotivated him

    Luk 19:1 And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. Luk 19:2 And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. zaw-kak’ to be pure transparent or clean Luk 19:3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Seeking The Best For Others Series

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 19, 2016
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    The virtues of goodness and kindness do not come to us naturally and just like the other virtues of Jesus we need to be taught them. Imagine if you will two small children wanting the same toy at the same time. You get the point. We have to be taught.

    Seeking the best for others Kindness and goodness 1 Peter 3:8-18 8 Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. 9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Single Serving Seeking

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 21, 2021
     | 981 views

    Do not be distracted in your spouse hunting. Seek Jesus and serve.

    1 Corinthians 7:32 But I would have you without carefulness. He that is unmarried careth for the things that belong to the Lord, how he may please the Lord: 33 But he that is married careth for the things that are of the world, how he may please his wife. 34 There is difference also between a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Nolte avatar

    Follow God, Not The World

    Contributed by David Nolte on Jun 12, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,006 views

    Urging readers / hearers to eschew this world in favor of God.

    “Follow God, Not The World” 1 John 2:15-17 David P. Nolte The Way of Gladness. Which way is that? Those who know and obey Jesus say, “The Way of Gladness is God’s way.” Unbelievers would say, “The Way of Gladness is my own way!” God has a way, the world has a different way. Now, when you hear the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seek And Save The Lost Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 722 views

    Jesus seeks and saves the lost, transforming their lives from being unjust to living righteously, and we are called to follow his example by building relationships with others and experiencing salvation in our daily lives.

    Today, we're going to talk about a story from the Bible that shows us how Jesus can change our lives. It's about a guy named Zacchaeus, who was a tax collector and not very popular because of it. But when he met Jesus, everything changed. What I want you to walk away from this with is that Jesus ...read more

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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    How To Receive Guidance From God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,249 views

    The 3 prerequisites and 3 steps to help prepare us to seek and meet the Lord in our times of prayer.

    Last week we talked about Recognising God’s Voice. • Thoughts that come to us can originate from God, from ourselves or Satan. • We are called to TEST the spirits in 1 John 4, to check these impressions and thoughts. How do we do that? We went through 4 ways to test an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Seek The Greater Gain

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 7, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,789 views

    Are you a malcontent or contented with godliness.

    1Tim 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. Is it just me or do others seem to find that whenever you go to the refrigerator what you want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mary Erickson avatar

    Ask, Seek, Knock

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 9, 2025
     | 43 views

    Jesus invites us to seek him out and come to him

    June 5, 2025 Women’s Retreat, Luther Park Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 7:7-8 Ask, Seek, Knock Knock, knock, (who’s there?) Dozen (Dozen who?) Dozen anyone want to let me in? Oh, groan! That’s the proper response to a knock-knock joke. They’re all about the pun. And as Oscar Wilde noted, a pun ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran