Sermons on answering questions:

The Great Escape

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jun 10, 2004

I preach through Acts 12:1-17 and highlight what I feel are its major application points.

Introduction/Background: This is a very powerful and funny passage in the Scriptures. Let’s work through the story and then I want to highlight what I feel are its major application points. Vs. 1-4 Herod (whose grandfather tried to kill Jesus when he was a baby) arrested some Christians ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17, Romans 12:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Number One Condition Of Answered Prayer

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 24, 2004

What is the condition of answered prayer that Jesus mentioned the most? It’s the necessity of faith.

- The condition of answered prayer that Jesus mentioned most often was faith/notice how many times faith and belief are mentioned in vv. 22, 23, 24. How Much Faith Do We Have? 1. Are you surprised when an answer to prayer comes? - v. 21. - “One of the terrible marks of the diseased state of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-24

Denomination: Baptist

When The Church Get Involved

Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 20, 2006

Prayer of the Church

WHEN THE CHURCH GET INVOLVED Acts 12.5 THE CHURCH — THE CHURCH — THE CHURCH Jesus Declared it (Upon this rock. . . Jesus Purchased it (His death, burial, resurrection Jesus’s Blood sanctified it Somewhere along the line of life. . People have become fascinated, infatuated, captivated by what is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5

Denomination: Baptist

Have A Need? He Has The Answer!

Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006

There is nothing that will ever come against you that God has not already supplied the answer and deliverance to.

Also recorded in Mark 6:30-44, Luke 9:11, John 6:1-14 Point 1: Don’t overlook Andrew...three times in the gospels 1. Personal evangelism with his brother Simon 2. Foreign missionary brining Greeks to Christ 3. Now Children’s work Point 2: Basic flaws in Philip’s and Andrew’s with the challenge at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Church Of God

What Happens When The Church Prays

Contributed by Dieuner Joseph on Apr 26, 2007

This sermon is designed to underscore the power of a praying church.

In the book of Acts, Luke the physician gives us a chronological and historical account of the evolution of the church. Luke’s primary purpose is to help believers understand the purpose and mission of the church. Make no mistake about it; no one should be part of an organization without ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

4 Ways God Answers Prayers

Contributed by Rich Wyatt on Feb 10, 2008

God answers prayers in 4 ways

The 4 Ways God Answers Prayer Rich S Wyatt February 10, 2008 Intro: God is still in the prayer answering business. Often times, however, we do not see the answer because we do not understand how God answers prayer. We as God’s people have a mighty position and great authority through the power of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40

Denomination: Church Of God

The Prayer Chair

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Feb 12, 2008

The Mercy Seat or Atonement Cover represented the throne of God and the source of mercy. Here is where prayers were answered. The Prayer Chair is an interactive adaptation of this idea.

The Prayer Chair From Exodus 25:16-18 Atonement Cover as Mercy Seat A. Throne of God B. Power of Prayer Ill. Bob the insurance saleman. 1. New Christian 2. The Bet 3. The Dinner 4. The Kenyan Orphanage 5. Medical Supplies 6. The Celebration 7. The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:16-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

Explore and understand the importance of living, speaking, and walking in love as commanded by God.

Good morning, dear church family. We're diving into Ephesians 4 today, diving into what it means to live, speak, and walk in love. Love is such a simple word, yet it holds immense power and profound depth. As C.S. Lewis once said, "Christian love, either towards God or towards man, is an affair of ...read more

Topics: Answering The Call

The Power To Heal Is In Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 8, 2024

Explores harnessing Jesus' healing power, recognizing God's work through us, and the importance of humility in directing glory to God.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a joy to be in the house of the Lord today, isn't it? There's something about the fellowship of believers, the unity of spirit, the shared love for our Savior that just fills the heart with warmth and the soul with a sense of belonging. We're ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-16

Topics: Jesus, Answer

Prayer Changes Things Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Oct 21, 2013

A parable is used as an example of persistence in prayer. Plus, the Supreme Court is taking on the issue of public prayer. Here are some questions that need to be asked.

Message Prayer Changes Things October 20, 2013 The small town was in the middle of their United Way Fund drive when a volunteer worker saw that the name of a most successful businessman was missing from the contribution list. The man was making at least $600-thousand a year, so the volunteer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: *other

Welcome To The Neighborhood

Contributed by David Dewitt on Mar 6, 2003

This message answers the question who is my neighbor?

Welcome to the Neighborhood Luke 10:29-37 March 2, 2003 Introduction A plain sweater, white canvass sneakers, a warm smile and a simple song welcomed us every day to Mr. Rogers Neighborhood and Fred Rogers became a PBS legend. This past week Fred Rogers passed away but his work will live on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29-37

Denomination: Church Of God

Who Is The Greatest?

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 27, 2002

The disciples asked the question, Jesus gives the answer!

INTRODUCTION • Who is the greatest? That debate rages on in the sports world. Is Tiger Woods the greatest golfer ever? Was Babe Ruth the greatest baseball player to ever play? Was Johnny Unitas the greatest quarterback to ever play the game? Who was the greatest of the presidents? • Who has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Can Tell You

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 5, 2002

If you have questions...Jesus has the answers.

JESUS CAN TELL YOU Jn. 1:45-46 INTRO. It has been well said that, "Every heart with Christ is a missionary and every heart without Christ is a mission field." In out text, we see the gospel being spread the way it was meant to be spread. Andrew brought Peter (vs. 40-42a). Then Jesus found ...read more

Scripture: John 1:45-46

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Have Control Of Your Heart?

Contributed by Darren Ethier on Mar 22, 2002

A question worth answering isn’t it?

DOES GOD HAVE CONTROL OF YOUR HEART? Matthew 22:34-40; Luke 10:30-37 TEXT FOR MORNING READING: Luke 10:30-37 INTRODUCTION This morning you heard read to you probably one of the more familiar stories of the Bible, the story of the good samaritan. This story Jesus told came in response to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Too Superstitious

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 1, 2002

An answer to life’s most important question

March 31, 2002 The longer Paul waited in Athens for Silas and Timothy, the angrier he got—all those idols! The city was a junkyard of idols. He discussed it with the Jews and other likeminded people at their meeting place. And every day he went out on the streets and talked with anyone who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: United Methodist