Sermons on That Diligently Seek Him:

God Honors Those Who Honor Him

Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 10, 2019

The Bible is clear with respect to what pleases God and those things that do not please Him. God wants to honor His people, but they must honor Him as well.

The sons of Eli did not honor God at all. Eli was guilty of honoring his sons more than he honored God. He ended up paying a terrible consequence for his actions. 1 Sam. 2:29 How must we honor God? I. With your Time ---David sought the Lord early ---Samuel began as a child in his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:30, 2 Timothy 2:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

People Pleaser Or God Pleaser? Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 17, 2009

If we please God then we must do that which pleases Him. We just cannot hold onto anything of our choosing and say, “this is to please God” OR “such & such thing pleases God.” We’ll check out Enoch’s testimony to see how he pleased God.

Opening illustration: While I was doing the Rapture series a number of years ago, one evening on not finding me in the house, my wife thought I was raptured. She had a panic attack … Let read Hebrews 11: 5 – 6 and see what was the second testimony of Enoch that raptured him. Introduction: Implied ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving Your Brother Enough To Tell Him The Truth PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Emphasize the importance of speaking the truth in love, treating others with respect, and maintaining honesty and integrity as essential Christian values.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're gonna delve into a profound passage from Zechariah 8:14-17 that speaks on some essential values we, as Christians, ought to uphold. It's about the importance of speaking the truth, the power of loving your brother, and the benefits of honesty and integrity. ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:14-17

Topics: Truth, Zechariah

Jesus Christ. You Can Kill Him. But You Can't Even Hope To Contain Him.

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 25, 2003

how Peter confronted the Jews on killing the author of life, and how we are to use witnessing opportunies to do the same

April 27, 2003 Acts 3:12-20 12 When Peter saw this, he said to them: “Men of Israel, why does this surprise you? Why do you stare at us as if by our own power or godliness we had made this man walk? 13 The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified his servant ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:12-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Sent For Him: Discovering Your Purpose In Life

Contributed by John Ong on Sep 22, 2017

God has a purpose for you,no matter how things may be going in your life right now.

"BRANDING IS EVERYTHING AND I MEAN EVERYTHING." -SCOTT BEDBURY At some point, we’ve all questioned why we are alive. We ask ourselves what our purpose in life is and seek answers to our never-ending questions. We are like brands in a marketplace, but not knowing what our use is on this temporary ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Know Him? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 22, 2006

Paul knew Christ because of his experince on the Road to Damascus (Acts 9). But he also wanted to know him more. Do we rally know Him?

Do You Know Him? Text: Philippians 3:7-11 How far have you gone in your relationship with God? The devil would like for us to believe that we can do nothing spiritually and yet, prosper spiritually. It is dangerous to believe that we know as much about God as we will ever know and that we are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Self-Existence Of God And Our Dependency On Him

Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Oct 30, 2021

The self-existence of God

Title: The self-existence of God and our dependency on Him Summary: This sermon intends to establish our dependency on God in everything and that we cannot do away with Him for He is everything to us. Topic: The Self-Existence Of God And Our Dependency On Him By Ptr Jack Segismundo Text: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:9

Denomination: Christian Church

Would You Deny Him, Or Die For Christ?

Contributed by Cooper Abrams Iii on Sep 17, 2001

Addressing the Columbine High School Tragedy

Would you Deny Him...or Die for Christ? Phil. 1:21-24 Date: May 2, 1999 By Cooper Abrams INTRO: Most of us are fully aware of what happened in Littleton, Co, when two teenage boys took guns and pipe bombs into the their high school and cold bloodedly murdered 14 of their class mates and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Infinite Worth Of Christ: And Your Worth In Him

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 20, 2023

We’re going to be exploring two broad concepts, worth and worship. So through the message we’re going to bounce between those two concepts, and what they mean for us as Christians.

Have you ever ridden the Polar Express? One of the key attractions for the city of Owosso, Michigan is the North Pole express train, it’s a train known of across the country, even around the world, as the Christmas train. To ride the train brings back memories of a different time in our country. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:7, Matthew 2:1-2, Matthew 2:9-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Devil Didn't Make Him Do It Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

A look at Jesus’ temptation and the fact that Jesus didn’t succumb to temptation

Luke 4:1- 13 – The Devil Didn’t Make Him Do it! “The Devil Made me do it!!!” How many of us have ever used this excuse, even in jest, when we are caught doing something we know we shouldn’t. It is a nice convenient excuse isn’t it, but there is one problem!!! The Devil can’t make you or I do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Blame God...honor Him Series

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Aug 21, 2007

We honor God when we understand our nature and His

Free powerpoint -- email jaywmc@aol.com reference this sermon title and I will send it to you. “Don’t Blame God…Honor Him” “We honor God when we understand our nature and His.” James 1:12-18 Sunday morning sermon 08.19.07 Intro: (Start with title and text) We honor God with our actions. We honor ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fast Until The Bridegroom Comes, Then Feast With Him

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 17, 2008

New birth, not new resolve; new covenant, not old traditions

Mark 2:18-22 Cornhill gobbet, 27/04/04 Broader context- Jesus’ titles and roles 1. The Son of God who comes to baptise with the Holy Spirit (1:1-11) 2. The Preacher of the kingdom of God (1:14,15) 3. The Teacher with authority (1:21-28) 4. The Healer of bodies (1:40-45) 5. The Son of Man who has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

How God Turns Trash Into Treasure

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 15, 2013

1. Jesus finds us (vs. 9). 2. Jesus invites us to follow Him (vs. 9). 3. Jesus fellowships with us (vs. 10). 4. Jesus functions as a doctor to heal us from our sin (vs. 11-13).

“What We All Have Felt” (Betrayed) Text: Mark 14:10-11, 44-46 I want to talk to you today about something that is NOT funny. If we could have worked it out I would have showed you how NOT funny it really is on the screen by showing you a video clip from the PASSION OF CHRIST. I'll share an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Life On Mission - Connect

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 19, 2021

Have you seen the Lord, have you truly seen the Lord? Are you connected to the Lord Are you willing to count the cost to follow Him? Are You willing to keep your eye on the prize? Not on the prize of heaven, but on the prize of the one who sacrificed himself for you.

Beloved as many of you are aware, ... we have recently started a Lenten series addressing a Life on Mission. And the first portion of a Life on Mission is connectedness. Connecting with our fellow man ... Connecting with those that God ... has placed in our life. To be a person of Grace ... to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5, Matthew 5:14, Revelation 20:12, John 16:15, John 14:15, Matthew 6:6, John 10:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Glorious The Promise…we Shall Be Like Him!

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 17, 2005

The Scripture declares that when the child of God departs this life, he will spend eternity in a "house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens."

GLORIOUS THE PROMISE…WE SHALL BE LIKE HIM! “Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist