Sermons on Ask Authority And Power:

The Power To Be Good

Contributed by Don Myers on Feb 18, 2019

This is a sermon that reveals the spiritual secret to living the Christian life.

THE POWER TO BE GOOD Sermon by Don Myers >> Preach the word. >>> Thank you, church. I love the Lord, I Love Sunset International Bible Institute. God bless you for allowing me to be here today. I'm going to ask you to go to God in prayer with me. PRAYER >> Our Father, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-4

"understanding The Power Of Intercessory Prayer."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 6, 2025

Intercessory prayer continues to be essential today. It involves praying for individuals, communities, and nations, asking for God's mercy, guidance, and intervention. A dedicated prayer warrior demonstrates an active partnership with God to fulfill His will and purposes on Earth.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES {1 Timothy 2:1-3} [1] “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;” [2] “For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forcefield Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 29, 2010

Put on the first 6 pieces of the armor of God (BBSSSH) before praying, then talk to God, worship Him, and ask for anything in accordance to His will!

Today is known as Palm Sunday because about 2000 years ago Jesus Christ entered the City of Jerusalem and the people worshiped Him with palm branches! We read in Matthew 21:7-11, Jesus entered the City of Jerusalem on a donkey and the crowds that went before him and that followed him were shouting, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Dec 16, 2021

Job asked the question, "If a man die shall he live again?" Men have always sought an answer to this question.

Job asked the question, "If a man die shall he live again?" One question more than all others, from thoughtful minds implores reply. It is as breathed from star and pall, what fate awaits us when we die? Men have always sought an answer to this question. 1. Science says, man ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:14

Remind The People

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 20, 2014

Let’s look at those Christian responsibilities and be reminded about how they apply to us. 1- Remind the people to obey those in authority 2- Remind the people to be considerate toward all 3- Remind the people to remember God’s love

INTRO.- ILL.- Fanny Crosby, was an American mission worker, poet, lyricist, and composer. A lifelong Methodist, she was one of the most prolific hymn writers in history, writing over 8,000 hymns and gospel songs, with over 100 million copies printed. This is despite her being blind from shortly ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Intimacy With God - This One Thing I Ask Series

Contributed by Brad Dyrness on May 3, 2002

What did King David, who was known as a man with a heart for God, do to nurture his relationship with the Father? Sought God through learning, worship, prayer and obedience.

One thing I ask… Intimacy with God 4/28/02 By Brad Dyrness If we really sing what we live, our hymn titles we sing would read something like this:  Instead of showers…"THERE SHALL BE SPRINKLES OF BLESSING"  Instead of telling… "I LOVE TO MUMBLE THE STORY"  Not soldiers but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4-14, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Holiness

The Senior Saint Who Asked God For A Mountain

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 26, 2004

AS WE LOOK INTO THE LIFE OF CALEB, WE SEE THAT HE WAS A FAVORED MAN, A FAITHFUL MAN, A FEARLESS MAN,A FOLLOWING MAN, A FRUITFUL MAN,AND A FIGHTING MAN.

THE SENIOR SAINT WHO ASKED GOD FOR A MOUNTAIN JOSHUA 14:1-3 J. Hudson Taylor was the founder of the China Inland Mission. One day a man, attempting to find out the difficulties of missionary work, asked Hudson Taylor, what is the hardest mission in the world? Without any hesitation whatsoever, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Why Men Don't Ask For Directions Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 1, 2004

Independence and self-will are at the heaert of prayerlessness.

Why Men Don’t Ask For Directions —Part 1 James 4:1-10 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO. Our text connects these important themes. I want to set the stage for this study in this message and continue it next week. James is one of the most simple and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doing What God Asks Us To Do!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 9, 2006

God gave Saul an instruction but Saul only half-carried it out. This short homily is a challenge to us: Let’s do all that God asks us to do; nothing more AND nothing less!

In these days of terrorism this Bible event is hard for us to understand; and I know of one or two people who have rejected God because of it. The irony is of course that the story is primarily kept for us as a warning not to reject God’s instructions! Hundreds of years ago, stories such as this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-31

Denomination: Anglican

Getting What You Ask For From God

Contributed by R. Joseph Owles on May 6, 2012

Based on the Lectionary readings for the 5th Sunday in Easter (Acts 9:26-31; 1 John 3:18-24; John 15:1-8). Jesus says that we can ask anything from God and receive it. 1 John explains it, and Acts shows the consequence.

Jesus said to his disciples: "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower. He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit, and every one that does he prunes so that it bears more fruit. You are already pruned because of the word that I spoke to you. Remain in me, as I remain in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Serving God When Others Ask Why Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 29, 2013

So often we find ourselves in a position where either WE or those around us are asking the 'why' question about what God is calling us to do... Hannah gives us a great example of one who is obedient, faithful and joyful even when others ask 'why'

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 19, 2013 Date Preached: July 28, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Samuel Sermon Title: Praising God When Others Ask Why?! Sermon Text: 1 Sam 1:24-2:11 [HCSB] Introduction: In our passage of Scripture this morning ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Ask You To Volunteer? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 12, 2016

There are deeper reasons why we ask you to volunteer at First Christian.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We have been working through a series entitled Why Do We Do That? Since you are here this week, I am glad we did not scare you off last week as we examined why do we take up an offering. • This week we are looking at the question, WHY DO WE ASK YOU TO ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ask What I Shall Give Thee

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 18, 2021

The gift of wisdom.

ASK WHAT I SHALL GIVE THEE 1 Kings 2:10-12; 1 Kings 3:3-14 After his sordid affair with Bathsheba - and his engineering of her husband’s murder - David had taken Bathsheba as his wife: but the child of their infidelity had died. Now, upon the death of David, one born within the bounds of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:10-12, 1 Kings 3:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Jesus Asks You To Do The Impossible Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 24, 2009

Jesus asked the apostles to do the impossible when He told them to feed the 5000 with five small loaves and two fishes. What did they have to do to accomplish this task? What should you do when Jesus asks you to do the "impossible?"

WHEN JESUS ASKS YOU TO DO THE IMPOSSIBLE Text: Mark 6:30 – 44 Have you ever been asked to do the impossible by someone? Maybe you’ve been asked to complete a project in just a fraction of the time that would actually take. Or maybe you’ve needed to make $50 stretch over a week and a half. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Baptist

Question To Ask Before You Go Fishing Series

Contributed by Rick Chapman on Aug 31, 2023

Part 2 in the series about fishing.

QUESTION TO ASK BEFORE YOU GO FISHING John 21:1-6 21:1 After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself. 21:2 There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-6

Denomination: Baptist