{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c62c8fd44a2674cd18225f/69ae6bc77036d73902ab9374?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"What Are You Seeking? | James Grogan","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c62c8fd44a2674cd18225f/1773038501779-b888cbfe-0f26-431c-90e1-75b39360be67.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>What are you really looking for in life?</p><p>In Week 1 of our new series&nbsp;<strong>Questions Jesus Asked</strong>, Pastor James Grogan explores one of the very first questions Jesus asked His followers:&nbsp;<strong>“What are you seeking?”</strong>&nbsp;(John 1:38). Throughout the Gospels, Jesus asked powerful questions—not because He didn’t know the answers, but because His questions reveal what’s happening in our hearts.</p><p>In this message, we discover how the questions Jesus asked help us reflect on our&nbsp;<strong>desires, identity, decisions, obedience, surrender, and hope</strong>. These questions invite us to move beyond surface-level faith and examine what we truly want and where we’re searching for it.</p><p>In this message, we explore:</p><ul><li><strong>The Different Types of Questions Jesus Asked</strong></li><li>Factual questions, interpretive questions, and deeper evaluative questions that reveal the condition of our hearts.</li><li><strong>The Question That Starts It All: “What Are You Seeking?”</strong></li><li>Jesus invites us to identify the desires that are shaping our lives.</li><li><strong>How to Recognize What You’re Really Pursuing</strong></li><li>Your time, money, conversations, and attention often reveal what your heart is seeking.</li><li><strong>Why What You’re Searching For Is Actually Searching For You</strong></li><li>Jesus invites us not just to answers, but into relationship.</li><li><strong>The Invitation of Jesus: “Come and See”</strong></li><li>Jesus doesn’t just give explanations—He gives invitations to experience life with Him.</li></ul><p>Like the treasure hidden in a field or a pearl of great value, the kingdom of God is worth everything. When we discover Jesus for who He truly is, it reshapes what we seek and what we value most.</p><p>––––– If this message encouraged you, share it with someone searching for purpose or direction. –––––</p><p>– To support this ministry and help us continue reaching people everywhere, click here:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://eastlake.church/give\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://eastlake.church/give</a></p><p><img src=\"https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/17.0/1f514/72.png\">&nbsp;Subscribe for more messages of faith, hope, and love for your everyday life.</p>","author_name":"EastLake Church"}