Sermons on Ask First:

The Last Shall Be First Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 9, 2018

The world teaches that those who finish first are always declared the winner. Much emphasis is placed on our perceived position and status in life. Jesus challenged this teaching, declaring the Last shall be First.

The Last shall be First Matthew 20:16 Much of life is guided by perceived standards and expectations. We are quite familiar with these standards, being exposed to them as long as we can remember. In order to be accepted and successful, one is taught to believe they must abide by these long held ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The First No Fly Zone! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 24, 2018

God always knows wherever we are and whatever we're doing!

Last week we noted the 3 entities in our lives: God, people, the devil and his demons. God is Yahweh, Almighty, Creator, Omniscient, Omnipresent, Holy, but Loving! People are created by God with free wills to choose and all sin against God. The Devil and his demons are enemies of God and for ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:18-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

John The Baptist And What He Said And What He Heard

Contributed by David Mcnally on Jan 17, 2014

John the Baptist, the last of the OT prophets or the first of the NT, proclaimed Law and the need to repent, but also Gospel and how to be forgiven. He looked forward to Jesus and must have been elated when he was told what Jesus said and did

Matthew 11: 2-15 The message John the Baptist preached and the message he received Lutherans are very firm on teaching Law and Gospel and emphasising the correct distinction between the two. We need them both, Law and Gospel, God's Law, rules, duties and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Needless Worry? Ask A Dumb Question?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 6, 2023

The cross is the end of the beginning. Then the cross is the beginning of the end. Three women discuss: WHO WILL ROLL THE STONE AWAY?

NEEDLESS WORRY… ASK A DUMB QUESTION? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) THE CROSS IS THE END OF THE BEGINNING… THEN THE CROSS ESTABLISHES THE BEGINNING OF THE END… Our concerns, doubts, fears, worry, anxiety --- can cause physical and spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:3, Matthew 27:63-65, Luke 24:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Questions Churches Must Ask Themselves

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 6, 2023

Do not be a Sardis. If the glory has departed, close the doors and merge with a church where God is moving.

Rev 3:1  And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.  I am afraid that there are many churches in this situation. Growing up ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Asking According To His Will (Part Ii) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 25, 2016

What are the keys to an effective prayer life? Perseverance! We are sometimes tempted to lose heart in our pursuit of an answer from God. This message explores four observations from Scripture about persisting in prayer.

Asking According to His Will (II) (12/13/15 www.lifechurchspringfield.org) Our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Does Not Ask For Much--Does He? Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Jun 27, 2009

Paul’s prayer for the Ephesians serves as a terrific model for praying for each other (and our churches, in general).

Just for fun, let’s start with a trick question today. How many letters to the Ephesians are there in the New Testament? Well, I said it was a trick question. There are at least two. There is one that we’ll be looking at this morning and there is one in Revelation 2. You see, Ephesus was an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: *other

Sermon On The Mount: Ask, Seek, Knock Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011

Message from the Sermon on the Mount about Asking, Seeking, and Knocking

Title: Ask, Seek, Knock Theme: Text: Matthew 7:7-12 As we look at this passage the first thing we must understand is that this is not the only qualification to getting our prayers answered. Jesus here is speaking on prayer but we must also combine all the other commands he has given us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Church Of God

You Have To Have The Nerve To Ask Series

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Jun 20, 2004

Where we see a problem, God sees potential for a miracle. We just have to have the nerve to ask God to do the impossible.

“You Have To Have The Nerve To Ask” Text: John 16:23 - And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you. Intro: Jesus tells us that whatsoever we ask the Father in His name, the Father will give it to ...read more

Scripture: John 16:23

Denomination: Charismatic

Easy As 1,2,3 (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 23, 2014

Jesus is given us a method or a formula, how to have our prayers answered!

Matthew 7:7-“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. Lets look at the steps that Jesus gives, that should be involved in our prayer ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Messiah Who Asks The Tough Questions Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 25, 2011

Jesus is calling us to radical discipleship.

A Messiah Who Asks Tough Questions Text: Matt. 19:16-30 Introduction 1. Illustration: Video of a Father answering tough questions from his little girl. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYUXLO1j_sw 2. Just as we have children who ask us tough questions, we also have a messiah who asks us tough ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Methodist

Asking God To Do Big Things!

Contributed by James Barnes on Feb 26, 2014

This is a sermon that encourages us, and our church to trust the Lord to do great things through us when we seek to do them for His glory.

Text: Ephesians 3:20-21 Cosperville Baptist Church Series: Building Project Excursion Pastor Jim Barnes Topic: Prayer, Growth, Success January 12, 2014 “Asking God To Do Big Things!” Intro: Johnny, a very bright 5 year old, told his daddy he'd ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Everyone Who Asks Receives? Really? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 2, 2021

“We should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us.” That’s not a suggestion. That’s a demand .

Monday of Epiphany Week 2020 It’s a good idea to read St. John’s words in this first letter perhaps every week of our lives, because in it we find the key to happiness and fulfillment. John says “we receive from [God] whatever we ask.” Hmm, that’s interesting. And we recall that Jesus Himself said ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-25, 1 John 3:23-24, 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Speaking In Tongues: Frequently Asked Questions Series

Contributed by James H Boyd on Feb 24, 2003

From James & Dave’s Bible Page: A detailed, question and answer study of a vitally imporatant topic to the Christian life today.

As we begin our study, I encourage you to ask yourself this question: How intimate with Jesus do you want to be? Consider for a moment the wonderful possibility that we can communicate with our Heavenly Father in a way that is totally unlimited by our finite minds. A way that we can receive from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, 1 Corinthians 14:2-4

Denomination: Charismatic

Speaking In Tongues: Frequently Asked Questions

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

Questions and answers about Speaking in Tongues

Speaking In Tongues: Frequently Asked Questions Acts 2:1-4 As we begin our study, I encourage you to ask yourself this question: How intimate with Jesus do you want to be? Consider for a moment the wonderful possibility that we can communicate with our Heavenly Father in a way that is totally ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4