4 Sermon Illustrations on Seeking God

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Seeking God involves a heartfelt pursuit of His presence and guidance, reflecting a deep spiritual longing rather than mere material desires. Christian preaching often uses images of earnest searching or journeying, emphasizing that true blessing and fulfillment come from this divine quest (Matthew 6:33; Jeremiah 29:13).

Seeking Christ, Condition of

Seeking Christ requires giving oneself fully to Him for true restoration.

A celebrated philosopher of antiquity, who was accustomed to receive large sums from his pupils in return for his instructions, was one day accosted by an indigent youth, who requested admission into the number of his disciples. "And what," said the sage, "will you give me in return?"—"I will give you myself," was the reply. "I accept the gift," replied the sage, "and engage to restore you to yourself at some future period, much more valuable than you are at present." In similar language, does our Great Teacher address those who apply to him.

Seeking Christ, Confident

Not truly seeking Christ means one will not find Him.

A young lady in a revival-service, being asked how long she had been seeking the Saviour, replied, "I have not been seeking him at all, or I should have found him."

Why Is It

Jeremiah 29:13

God is found by those who seek Him with all their heart.

A man said to Moody, “I wish you would tell me why I can’t find the Lord.” Moody replied: “I can tell you why you can’t find Him.” “Why is it?” “Why, you haven’t sought for Him with all your heart. Now, my friend, I can tell you the day and hour you are going to be converted,” said Moody. The man looked at him, and perhaps thought he was a little wild. Moody continued: “The Scripture tells me: ‘Ye shall find me when ye seek for me with all your heart.’“

Wholeheartedly Seeking For Jesus

There is a story concerning Thomas Beckett--a story connected with

his parentage. His father was a Saxon gentleman, who went into the

Crusades and was taken prisoner by the Saracens. While a prisoner

among

the Saracens, a Turkish lady loved him, and when he was set free and

returned to England, she took an opportunity of escaping from her

father's house--took ship and came to England. But she knew not where

to find him she loved. And all that she knew about him was that his

name was Gilbert.

She determined to go through all the streets of England, crying out

the name of Gilbert till she had found him. She came to London first,

and passing every street persons were surprised to see an Eastern

maiden, attired in the Eastern costume, crying, "Gilbert! Gilbert!

Gilbert!" And so she passed from town to town, till one day as she

pronounced the name the ear for which it was intended caught the

sound,

and they became happy and blessed.

And so, sinner, today thou knowest the name of Jesus. Take up the

cry, and today, as thou goest along the streets, say in thine heart,

"Jesus! Jesus! Jesus!" and when thou art in thy chamber, say it still,

"Jesus! Jesus! Jesus!" Continue the cry, and it shall reach the ear

for

which it is meant. --Spurgeon

The Secret of the Vision

by A.B. Simpson

The sermon teaches that God can be found in various ways, including nature, His Word, His providences, His people, the ordinances of His house, and the secret place of the heart, a

All Spiritual Blessings

by Andrew Bonar

God has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in Christ, and we must go on to take possession of them all through prayer, communion, and fellowship with Christ.

'For of Him, and Through Him, and to Him Are All Things...' Rom. 11:36

by Andrew Murray

Revival comes from God and aims to give us more of His presence and power in the church.

Ask for the Ancient Paths

by Art Katz

The sermon encourages listeners to seek the original and primary way of God, uncorrupted by human traditions and derivatives, in order to find rest for their souls.

Psalm 24: Seeking the Lord

by Art Katz

Art Katz's sermon emphasizes the necessity of purity and discipline in seeking the Lord, highlighting the church's role in welcoming the King of Glory into the world.

Attributes of God #2 'God's Immanence and Immensity'

by A.W. Tozer

The sermon emphasizes the importance of knowing God's character, particularly His immanence and immensity, and how this understanding can bring security and comfort to believers.

Confessing Our Love

by A.W. Tozer

The sermon emphasizes the Church's need to seek and confess her love for Jesus, who is near and awaits her response.

My Soul Thirst 40:15

by A.W. Tozer

A.W. Tozer's sermon emphasizes the deep longing for God and the importance of seeking Him with a pure heart beyond mere intellectual understanding.

Path 43:10

by A.W. Tozer

The cloud of concealment is a barrier to spiritual growth that prevents us from experiencing the fullness of God's presence and power in our lives.

Seekers After God

by A.W. Tozer

The sermon emphasizes the significance of seekers after God, who are a blessing to the church and a light in the world, and highlights the role of God's grace in their lives.

'Seeking God Through His Word'

by A.W. Tozer

The sermon emphasizes the importance of sincerity in seeking God's will and living a holy life, and warns against the dangers of foolish questions, genealogies, and schismatics.

Seeking God With All Our Heart

by A.W. Tozer

A.W. Tozer teaches that a spiritual renaissance can be experienced by getting dissatisfied with oneself and setting one's face like a flint toward transformation.

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