Seekers with Dr. Violet T. Adams
by Dr. Violet T. Adams
Join me weekly as I unpack the WORD as it was written and provide guidance on how to LIVE it today! I apply the word to relationships, self improvement, mental health and life's purpose. You may watch Live on Sunday's at 9:30 a.m. or catch the recordings anytime. I appreciate your Likes and Comments. May God add a BLESSING to the reading, hearing and DOING of the WORD!
Episodes
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Harvesting the Fruit of Faithfulness
Today’s guiding question is: How can we remain faithful to God while the harvest is still unfolding? Today’s lesson focus is: God faithfully produces fruit through lives surrendered to Him. That fruit includes the character His Spirit forms in us. It also includes the good He works through us…
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Loving Our Neighbor
Luke 10:25–37; Luke 6:35–38; Micah 6:8 Guiding Question So here's our guiding question for today: How do we demonstrate Christlike love toward people whose differences, beliefs, or actions make them difficult for us to love? Lesson Focus That's what we're going to explore in today's lesson…
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THE VALUE OF GENEROSITY, COMPASSION, AND STEWARDSHIP
Related Scripture 2 Corinthians 9:6–11; Proverbs 3:9–10 Lesson Focus Biblical generosity begins with compassion and is expressed through the way we use what God has entrusted to us to serve others and honor Him. So the question for us today is: How does God move us from simply protecting what is...
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FINDING PEACE DURING UNCERTAINTY Scripture: John 14:25–27; John 16:31–33; Psalm 46:1–10
Guiding Question How can courage help us live in peace as we wait on God in a world filled with uncertainty? Lesson Focus Uncertainty can make us anxious because we want answers before God is ready to reveal them. Jesus reminds us that peace does not depend on knowing what will happen next.…
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Caring for Your Mind and Heart
Guiding Question How can we care for our minds and hearts so that worry, unhealthy thoughts, and emotional pressure do not prevent us from living the life God has called us to live? Lesson Focus God calls us to guard our emotional and spiritual well-being by trusting Him with our thoughts and...
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Embracing Healthy Transitions
Guided Question How can we trust God enough to release what has ended so we can embrace what He is beginning in our lives? Lesson Focus We cannot move forward while continuing to measure our new season by the one that ended. Healthy transitions require us to release the past and trust that God is...
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You Want the Calf, but You Already Have the Farm
Guiding Question How do we recognize the greater blessings God has already given us when our attention is fixed on the one thing we believe we are missing? Lesson Focus Sometimes what we desire is legitimate, deeply personal, and painful to live without. But when all of our attention becomes…
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GROWING TOGETHER IN UNITY Ephesians 4:1–6, 11–16; Ecclesiastes 4:9–12
Guiding Question How can I collaborate God’s way, become an active part of the Christian body, and still remain who God created me to be? Lesson Focus We grow stronger when we grow together in Christ. That does not mean everyone has to think alike or do everything the same way. Unity is not...
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Endurance Through Trials
Related Scripture Romans 5:1–5 (KJV) Romans 8:18, 28–30 (KJV) Lamentations 3:22–26 (KJV)
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Strength for the Long Road
Hebrews 10:23–25 Hebrews 3:12–14 Psalm 84:5–7 Guiding Question How do we keep trusting God when our journey is longer and harder than we expected? Lesson Focus Many of us have experienced seasons when life did not unfold according to our plans. We prayed for an answer, but the answer seemed...
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Walking Humbly with God
Today’s guiding question is: How can we develop a heart that humbly follows God’s direction? Walking humbly with God begins when we surrender our hearts to His will. As we learn to think like Christ, our lives begin to reflect His character. When we trust God’s direction, we grow into the people…
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Love Them Too: Luke 6:27–36; Proverbs 25:21–22
Guiding Question How can we love someone who has deeply hurt us without ignoring the wrong they have done? Lesson Focus Followers of Christ demonstrate God's love by extending grace even to those who oppose them. Loving our enemies may be one of the hardest commands Jesus ever gave. It doesn't…
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Calling Beyond the Church Walls
Guiding Question How can my faith beyond the church walls help others see the heart of God? Lesson Focus Jesus never intended for our faith to remain inside the church. He calls us to live as a visible witness wherever we go. This lesson reminds us that true discipleship is shown through the way…
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Faithfulness in the Everyday
Guiding Question How can I remain faithful in the little things God requires of me when it looks like I may not reach my purpose? Lesson Focus God often prepares us for greater opportunities through our faithfulness in everyday responsibilities. While we work toward our purpose, we must continue...
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Reaping the Rewards Matthew 25:14–21; Matthew 6:19–24; Ecclesiastes 3:1–8
Today’s Guiding Question How can I choose integrity when the world punishes me for making the right decisions? The Focus of Today’s Lesson Today we will discover that doing what is right does not always bring immediate rewards. Sometimes integrity costs us friendships, opportunities, comfort, or...
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Our Mission Comes First
Point 1: The Mission to Go Gospel of Matthew 28:18–20 Jesus reminds believers that they are sent with divine authority and called to actively share His teachings through faithful living and spiritual leadership.
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Your Impact and Mission
Guiding Question How do I continue living out God’s mission when the people around me do not yet recognize what God has placed within me? Lesson Focus God calls ordinary people to carry out meaningful missions, often before recognition or opportunity arrives. Jesus teaches that believers are the...
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Pentecost: When the Spirit Brings Us Together Scripture Acts 2:1–4 and Acts 2:5–8
Guiding Question How does the Holy Spirit bring me together with people from whom I am separated? Focus of the Lesson Pentecost teaches us that God’s Spirit meets us when distance has grown between us. The Spirit helps people gather, heal, and begin understanding one another again.
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The Struggle is a Part of the Call
Guiding Question: How can struggle become part of God’s call without pulling us away from Him? Lesson Focus: Struggle does not always mean we have stepped outside of God’s will. Sometimes, the wilderness becomes the place where God teaches us how to stand in obedience, hold to His Word, and…
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Love Chose the Cross
Matthew 26:36–39, John 19:16–18, Romans 5:6–8 Guiding Question How do we measure our love for Christ—and are we willing to love each other like Him, even when it’s hard? Lesson Point Jesus was fully human and fully divine—He felt the weight, the pain, and the struggle, yet chose the cross anyway....
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Seeing the Bigger Picture Matthew 6:25–33; Matthew 16:24–26; Esther 4:13–14
Today’s lesson is called Seeing the Bigger Picture. In this lesson, we will learn how to see the bigger picture by trusting God with our needs, surrendering our lives to His purpose, and recognizing that where we are may be part of His plan. I have three points to make today. Point 1 — Matthew...
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Mother’s Day Special A Mother’s Purpose: Love That Nurtures, Covers, and Builds Scripture: Proverbs 31:25–28 (NIV)
Guiding Point A mother’s purpose is not limited to giving birth. A mother’s purpose is revealed through nurturing love, godly wisdom, faithful guidance, and the willingness to help others grow into who God created them to be.
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Positioning Yourself for Growth
Scripture Focus:Luke 10:38–42; Luke 11:28Psalm 1:1–3 Introduction – A Martha Moment I remember a season in my life when I realized something about myself while sitting in church. I realized that I was Martha. At that time, I was involved in many responsibilities and activities in the church. When…
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Walking in the Calling Mark 3:13–15; Mark 8:34–35; Deuteronomy 8:2–3
Guiding Question If God has called me, why does the journey feel slow, stretching, or unclear? Lesson Point (Concise) Calling is not full explanation. It is faithful movement — and formation happens in the walking. I Have 3 Points to Make Learning as You Walk — Mark 3:13–15 Jesus calls the...
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BORN for Destiny (Preparation Before Platform)
Lesson Point (Concise) You were born with divine purpose, and God develops destiny through identity and formation before granting visibility. I have 3 points to make today Purpose Before Platform — In Luke 2:46–49, Jesus Christ demonstrates awareness of purpose long before public ministry begins....
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Leaving the Old to Follow the New
Lesson Guiding Question What does it require of us to follow God when obedience means releasing what is familiar, even when the future is unclear? Lesson Point The point of today’s lesson is to understand that following God often requires leaving behind what feels secure, predictable, or familiar...
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Feeling Unworthy but Still Chosen Luke 5:1–11, Luke 19:9–10, Exodus 3:10–12
Lesson Guiding Question How do we respond when God calls us forward, but our sense of unworthiness tells us that we are not enough? Lesson Point The point of today’s lesson is to understand that feeling unworthy does not disqualify us from God’s call. God consistently chooses people who are aware...
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Created on Purpose, Called by God
Guiding Reflection Question As we begin this new season, how do we recognize God’s purpose in our lives when we feel uncertain, unprepared, or pulled in many directions at once? Lesson Focus This first lesson of Unit 1 introduces the truth that our calling and identity begin with God’s intention,...
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Gratitude for Our Future: Learning to thank God for what is to come. Philippians 1:3–6 (ASV) Philippians 4:6–9 (ASV), Jeremiah 29:11–14 (ASV)
Gratitude for the future is an act of faith. When we thank God in advance, we are not ignoring reality—we are declaring trust. We are saying that His promises are trustworthy, His presence is secure, and His plans are good—even before they unfold. This kind of gratitude doesn’t come from…
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Grateful for God With Us — The Christmas Gift of His Presence, John 1:9–14, John 3:16–19, Isaiah 7:13–16
Because God loved us so profoundly, He did not remain distant—He came near. The birth of Jesus is more than a seasonal celebration; it is the divine declaration that God keeps His promises and chooses to be present with His people. From Isaiah’s prophecy of Immanuel—“God with us”—to John’s...
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Lesson 2 — Gratitude That Transforms You Romans 12:1–2, Hebrews 10:23–25, 2 Corinthians 8:1–5
Guiding Question How does gratitude reshape a believer’s inner life, their relationships, and the way they reflect Christ in the world? Lesson Point (Big Idea) Gratitude is a spiritual posture that transforms how we think, love, and behave. When gratitude becomes a daily discipline, it changes…
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Gratitude That Grounds Your Faith Philippians 4:4–9 and Psalm 100:1–5
Guiding Question: How does gratitude anchor my faith when life feels unstable? Lesson Point : Gratitude stabilizes the believer by focusing the heart on God’s peace, God’s presence, and God’s everlasting love. Today, I have three points to make. POINT 1 — Gratitude for God’s Peace Philippians…
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The Promise — What Happens When We Pray
Guided Question Have you ever prayed for something and almost missed God’s answer because it didn’t come the way you expected? Lesson Point Sometimes we miss the miracle because it doesn’t look miraculous. We expect thunder and light, but God often moves through whispers and small gestures. He...
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Building Prayer into Our Daily Rhythm: Luke 5:12,, Luke 6:11–16, Psalm 63:1–8
Prayer is not a single act but a continual rhythm of renewal, alignment, and desire — the daily practice that keeps our hearts connected to God. Now, I have three points today 1. The Rhythm of Retreat — Withdrawing to Be Renewed Luke 5:12–16 (NIV) Jesus teaches us to step away from the noise to…
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The Promise — What Happens When We Pray Scriptures:
John 14:12–14 Acts 12:5–11 Psalm 34:15–19 Prayer is not about informing God of our needs; it is about inviting Him into every part of our lives. We pray because it aligns our hearts with His, builds faith through action, and opens the door for healing, forgiveness, and restoration in our...
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Why We Pray (The Purpose) Scripture Focus: James 5:13–20 (NIV)
Lesson Summary In this second lesson of the Teach Us to Pray series, we explore the purpose behind prayer. Prayer is more than words—it is the heartbeat of our faith, connecting us to God’s presence, His will, and His transforming power. Through James 5:13–20, we see that prayer restores,...
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Wisdom Begins with God – Proverbs 1:7–9; 2:1–5; 3:5–7
Wisdom Begins with God – Proverbs 1:7–9; 2:1–5; 3:5–7 How do we keep God at the center of all we do? The fear — or reverence — of the Lord is not fearfulness but the foundation of a meaningful, purposeful life. Growing up, I often heard the elders in church say, “God is the head of my life.” At…
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Teach Us to Pray: The Jesus Way- Matthew 6:9-13
This lesson—“Teach Us to Pray: The Jesus Way”—begins our series The Way of Prayer. It’s designed to help us rediscover prayer the way Jesus taught His disciples to pray: with intimacy, humility, and alignment with God’s will. Guiding Question When people pray, are they following Jesus’s way of...
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Guard Your Heart Mini Lesson
True self-care is found in alignment—guarding our heart, walking wisely, and trusting God with our growth. Think of your life like a car: when a car is out of alignment, it pulls to one side, wears down the tires, and becomes harder to steer. Even if it looks fine on the outside, the misalignment...
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Self-Development & Care – “Guard Your Heart” : Proverbs 4:20–27 Proverbs 3:5–8
True self-care is found in alignment—guarding our heart, walking wisely, and trusting God with our growth. Think of your life like a car: when a car is out of alignment, it pulls to one side, wears down the tires, and becomes harder to steer. Even if it looks fine on the outside, the misalignment...
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Parenthood – Guiding Arrows, Proverbs 22:4–6, Proverbs 23:12–14, Proverbs 20:6–7
Parenthood is not about control, but about guiding children toward wisdom, integrity, and trust in God. As parents, guardians, or mentors, we are not called to control outcomes or manufacture perfection. Instead, we are called to train with patience, discipline with love, and model integrity so…
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The Good Ending Joel 3:12–14 • Revelation 14:14–16 • Revelation 21:3–4
The point of today’s lesson is this: The Final Harvest is the fulfillment of God’s promise that all the chaos, hate, and suffering we see around us will not have the last word. Our headlines remind us that wars rage, the environment is strained, hate and division run high, and even our democracy…
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The Spiritual Harvest: Winning Souls
Our Lesson Point is: YIELD—surrender fully to the Lord of the harvest so He can reap through you. Practically, this means relinquishing control and promptly obeying God’s leading so His Word and Spirit bear tangible fruit through your life. I Have 3 Points to make: Isaiah 55:10–11 — “The Word…
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God’s Provision in the Harvest Leviticus 26:3–5 John 4:31–38
“The point for today’s lesson is God’s provision is both rain and ripe fields—obedience positions us to receive and reap (Lev. 26:3–5; John 4:31–38): when we walk in God’s ways He supplies in season, and as we do His will with eyes lifted, He shows us ready opportunities to gather eternal fruit.”…
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Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self-Control – Fruit That Anchors You 2 Peter 1:3–10; Colossians 3:12–14
Faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control are spiritual anchors that keep a believer steady in Christ. These fruits grow by intentional effort, the work of the Spirit, and staying rooted in God’s truth. This is the final lesson in our Fruit of the Spirit series. We’ve walked through love, joy,...
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The Power of Godly Relationships Romans 12:9–21; Galatians 6:9–10
I have a question… How does fruitfulness shape the way we treat others? But first, let’s define fruitfulness. In secular terms, fruitfulness means being productive or achieving positive outcomes. But as Christians, fruitfulness means allowing the Holy Spirit to produce godly character in...
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Cultivating the Heart of the Spirit John 15:1–12, Philippians 4:4–7 (NIV)
The point for today’s lesson is: Love, joy, and peace are cultivated when we stay connected to Christ and let His Spirit shape how we live and how we love. We don’t produce these fruits by force—they grow as a natural result of abiding in Jesus daily. When we walk in the Spirit, we build deeper...
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"Grown, Not Earned: Living the Fruit of the Spirit" (Galatians 5:13–26)
Today’s Lesson Point is: Spiritual fruit grows from a life led by the Holy Spirit. This means true change happens not by trying harder, but by staying connected to Christ and letting the Spirit shape who we are—from the inside out. This is the first lesson in a 4-part series called "Walking It…
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Join me weekly as I unpack the WORD as it was written and provide guidance on how to LIVE it today! I apply the word to relationships, self improvement, mental health and life's purpose. You may watch Live on Sunday's at 9:30 a.m. or catch the recordings anytime. I appreciate your Likes and Comments. May God add a BLESSING to the reading, hearing and DOING of the WORD!
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