Sermons on self seeking:

Hide And Seek

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 4, 2023

If God seems hidden, maybe we’re not looking in the right place. We have to move to a different place, stand at a different angle, look from a different perspective, before we can find God in the answer.

One Sunday morning a little girl in her Sunday best was running so she wouldn’t be late for church. Maybe it was daylight savings time.... As she ran she kept praying, “Dear God, please don’t let me be late to church. Please don’t let me be late to church...” As she was running she tripped and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Seek And Find

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Oct 4, 2023

Ask, Seek, Knock, a sermon based on an outline from the great old study guide called Handfulls on Purpose by James Smith and Robert Lee.

Seek and Find Matthew 7:7-11 • When I was growing up I remember one particular thing I enjoyed about going to the doctor or dentist office • As a child you are always nervous whether it is for a regular checkup • Or maybe you are actually sick • The worst was when I was going to have to get my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking God

Contributed by Samuel M on Nov 22, 2024

The more we seek God, the more we will realise that - we know very little about God and there is still so much more to know about God.

The more we seek God, the more we will realise that - we know very little about God and there is still so much more to know about God. Knowing that we know very little about God and there is still so much to know about God creates a desire to seek God more. This desire or realization or cycle is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:9

Seek The Lord.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 12, 2024

Responding to the call of God.

SEEK THE LORD. Isaiah 55:1-9. The Bible is full of wonderful gracious invitations. ISAIAH 55:1 begins with a call to the thirsty to come to the waters. This is in order to quench, not a physical thirst, but a spiritual thirst. Those who seek to be made righteous through the Lord Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guidelines For Christianity: The Fruit Of Self-Control Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 31, 2015

Where do you need the spiritual grace of self-control? Seek the Lord for direction, and let Him mold you into a Disciple that is controlled at all times and in all circumstances by the Holy Spirit.

“. . . the fruit of the spirit is . . . self-control. . .” (Gal. 5:22-23) Not too long ago I watched the movie “Castaway” with Tom Hanks. He was stranded on this island after a plane crash in the ocean. He had nothing to eat at first but coconuts. He had to master the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Self And Pride Oppose The Spirit

Contributed by David Leach on Feb 16, 2014

In the life of earnest Christians, of those who pursue and profess holiness, humility ought to be the chief mark of their uprightness.

February 14 (Andrew Murray’s devotional) In the life of earnest Christians, of those who pursue and profess holiness, humility ought to be the chief mark of their uprightness. It is often said that it is not so . May not one reason be that in the teaching and example of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day Will Come Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009

It begins with God, who created. Humanity, who rebelled. Jesus, who came. And us, who respond with repentance. And then we live lives of hope – hope that “our present troubles are small and won’t last very long.

The Day Will Come Zech 12-13 Nov 9, 2008 Intro: "Hope" is the thing with feathers— That perches in the soul— And sings the tune without the words— And never stops—at all— And sweetest—in the Gale—is heard— And sore must be the storm— That could abash the little Bird That kept so many warm— I’ve ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What The Lord Hates PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 2, 2024

This sermon encourages self-examination and seeking wisdom to understand and avoid the sins that God detests, thereby deepening our relationship with Him.

Welcome, beloved family of God, to this sacred gathering where we seek to grow in our understanding and deepen our relationship with our Heavenly Father. Today, we find ourselves standing on the threshold of a profound truth, a truth that has the power to transform our lives, our relationships, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Topics: Self-Examination

Becoming A Servant Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 26, 2003

In contrast to our self-seeking ways, Jesus is the personification of servanthood. Just as He came to serve and not to be served, we’re expected to do the same. Becoming a servant means that we swim against the cultural current and follow the model of t

Becoming a Servant Q. What do you call a chicken crossing the road? A. Poultry in motion. Q. What do you call a boomerang that doesn’t work? A. A stick. Q. What do you call four bullfighters in quicksand? A. Quatro sinko. Q. Where do you find a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Part 10 - Self-Control Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Sep 13, 2006

Self-control is important for releasing the other fruits to grow in our Spiritual life.

The Fruit of the Spirit Part 10 – Self-Control Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME We are continuing our Series on The Fruits of the Holy Spirit. INTRODUCTION Each of the different characteristics of the Fruit of the Spirit focuses on how ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18

Denomination: Bible Church

The Essence Of Your Strength ~ Self Control Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 19, 2008

I guess of all the nine fruits of the Spirit, “self-control” is the one with which we might feel the greatest sense of unease. Self-control is allowing God to be in control of your will and heart and seeking the Spirit to enable us. Then we will know what

Opening illustration: Some years ago the press had reported that the president of a Midwestern theological seminary was fired after the Board of Directors determined that his temper had imperiled his leadership. The president confessed to “misappropriation of anger,” and after hours of agonizing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Doest Thou Here, O Man? Series

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 6, 2008

The Fourth in the series. Examines the purpose and meaning of life on earth. IT IS THE QUESTION EVERY PERSON SEEKS THE ANSWER TO... Why Am I Here?

From The Desk Of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA WHAT DOEST THOU HERE, O MAN? Sermon 4 Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:11, 12:1-14 Intro: We looked the first week at Elijah and how the Lord came to him in the cave and asked him, “What doest thou here, Elijah?” The next week of our study we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart Of Love: What Am I Seeking In Life? Does It Line Up With My Faith?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

We live to follow certain core desires that exist beneath the surface of who we are. It seems like many people live for self-gratification.

We live to follow certain core desires that exist beneath the surface of who we are. It seems like many people live for self-gratification. Many live for desires like pleasure. That's fairly common. Others live for the goal of success, and they pursue that underlying intention through the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:2

Denomination: Salvation Army

Psalm 10: A Prayer For The Overthrow Of The Wicked. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 26, 2018

The theme is a familiar one in all periods of church history, including today: the apparent impunity with which ruthless men go their self-seeking way, regardless of God or man, allowing neither morality nor humanity to set limits to their methods or.....

February 20, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 10 Title: A Prayer for the Overthrow of the Wicked. Psalm 10 (NIV) 1 Why, O LORD, do you stand far off ? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? 2 In his arrogance the wicked man hunts down the weak, who are caught in the schemes he devises. 3 He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of Self-Exaltation

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 8, 2022

Our exaltation is the will of God, but God hate the sin of self-exaltation, but rather wants us to humble ourselves for Him to exalt us in due season.

The Dangers of Self-Exaltation Study Text: Galatians 6:3 - 4 Introduction: - Self-exaltation naturally follows self-deception. We deceive ourselves into thinking we are greater than we really are. - This usually leads to some misbehaviours and manifestations of prideful attitudes ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal