Sermons about Ask For Hard Things

The Things Of God Or The Things Of Men? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 20, 2005

based on 28 ratings

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What the most difficult problem that faces the church today? Its that we try to do God’s will by using human means. Learn how not the short-circuit God’s way of growing you.

For more Bible studies and an audio version of this study go to: http://www.livingwatersweb.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=54&Itemid=101&TapeNumber=2004-010 One of the biggest problems in the church today is trying to accomplish God’s will using human methods. We are fooled into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-38

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Let God Do His Thing

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Mar 10, 2020

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The work ethic is the theory that hard work is virtuous and worthy of reward. We need to replace that thinking by letting God do his thing. How would that look in our relationship with God?

Let God Do His Thing INTRODUCTION: The work ethic is the theory that hard work is virtuous and worthy of reward. That work ethic has crept into the Christian viewpoint by thinking that we must do God's work before we can merit his approval and acceptance. We need to replace that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Secret Things And The Revealed Things

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 12, 2018

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A sermon for a NEW YEAR, based on a striking text from Dt. 29:29. As we enter a new year, we cannot know the SECRET (unknown) THINGS that the year will bring, but God has REVEALED to us his commandments, his priorities, and how to enter into a relationship with him through Jesus Christ.

THE SECRET THINGS AND THE REVEALED THINGS—Dt. 29:29 If you could know the future, would you do things differently? ***I was playing basketball with my brother, and I noticed an older guy who seemed to play every day. I asked my brother what he did for a living, and my brother informed me that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 29:29, Deuteronomy 30:11-16, Romans 6:10-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Biblical Questions That Needs To Be Asked

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 25, 2022

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Every four year we all enjoy watching our political system at work before our very eyes.

That is, the candidates for congress, senate, and for president of the United States are asked some of the most profound questions that candidates can be asked. And, almost without hesitation, the candidates would have us believe they are so brilliant they have the answers to all those perplexing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:3

Denomination: Baptist

Asking, Seeking And Knocking God’s Way Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 18, 2011

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Genuine prayer focuses on those things that are on God’s heart, not on our personal needs and desires.

[“O Lord, Won’t You Buy Me a Mercedes Benz” video] The way that we pray says a lot about what we think about God. Unfortunately, Janis Joplin, and a lot of other people for that matter, view God as someone who exists to do their bidding and give them what they want – kind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Daily Asking For God's Provision Series

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008

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What a magnificent and awesome heavenly Father and Creator we have! Each of the key areas that He instructs us to petition Him for, are related to the vital areas of life!

Cornerstone Church March 26, 2006 “Prayer 101 - Lord Teach Us To Pray” Series LESSON 4: DAILY ASKING FOR GOD’S PROVISION Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Is It Ok To Ask God Why? Series

Contributed by Brad Stone on Jun 8, 2024

| 940 views

This sermon dives into the question of whether or not it is ok to ask God why. We all have those moments where we want to but are often told we cannot. In this message, I uncover biblical truths to answer this question.

Biblical Answers to Life’s Tough Questions: Is it Ok to Ask God Why? Psalm 139:1-4 Hebrews 4:12 Questions and emotions aren't bad. No, it's not wrong to ask God questions. Job and David and even Jesus asked God why they were suffering or felt like they had been abandoned by God. And yet ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-4, Hebrews 4:12, John 10:10, John 16:33

Denomination: Baptist

Be Persistent

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 15, 2010

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God never gets tired of hearing our prayers regardless of how many times we pray for the same thing.

Text: “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up” (Luke 18:1). Have you ever felt like giving up because you thought something was too difficult for you to learn or do? Maybe the therapy you were going through caused you pain and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Ask God For Help

Contributed by John Tung on Feb 7, 2002

based on 64 ratings

| 14,638 views

When we need God, don’t be afraid to ask!

I. Introduction - the Benefits of Reading Psalms One of the benefits of reading the Psalms is that they present us with pictures of what godly people in the past have experienced and how they got through them. And when we read those stories it gives us encouragement to keep on living for God even ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Ask God For Help

Contributed by John Tung on Feb 7, 2002

based on 6 ratings

| 13,646 views

When we need God, don’t be afraid to ask!

I. Introduction - the Benefits of Reading Psalms One of the benefits of reading the Psalms is that they present us with pictures of what godly people in the past have experienced and how they got through them. And when we read those stories it gives us encouragement to keep on living for God even ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A.s.k. God Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 21, 2012

| 5,593 views

One key to understanding your life mission is discovering your passion. Your life mission starts with your passion. With every life purpose, God gives provision through our passion. It’s passion that not only gets you started but it’s also carries you thr

Grace for the Journey 1 John 1:5-2:6 Last week, we looked at how we understand grace in our Wesleyan Methodist tradition. We started out by defining grace as God’s unmerited love and forgiveness. We understand grace as a journey of faith which John Wesley called the “way of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Greatest Question Ever Asked Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 24, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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Many people have a wrong understanding of how to get to heaven. This message seeks to answer the question, "What must I do to get saved?"

Scripture There are many great questions that have been asked in Scripture. But, I would like to suggest that the greatest question ever asked is found in Acts 16:30. It is the question the Philippian jailer asked Paul and Silas. After there had been a violent earthquake, the jailer thought that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prayer Of Jabez: Ask For The Biggest Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Aug 6, 2001

based on 126 ratings

| 9,068 views

This is the third installment in a ongoing series based on the Prayer of Jabez

ASK FOR THE BIGGEST I Chronicles 4:10b INTRODUCTION: There is a story told of a wonderful, elderly, Christian lady who had very little money and lived in a rundown house, but despite her situation she was always giving praise to the Lord. Her only problem was with the old man who lived next door. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

More Than You Ask For Series

Contributed by David Asch on Jan 10, 2005

based on 20 ratings

| 6,592 views

In this sermon we will see if we ever get more than we ask for from God, and how we should react.

MORE THAN YOU ASK FOR Mark 7:31-37 INTRO: Once at a fast-food restaurant, I took my burger back up to the counter, pointed to the picture on the overhead menu, and asked, Can I have one that looks like that?” The one I had was smushed, smudged, and generally unappealing. At those places, I always ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ask, Seek, Knock - Grow! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 1, 2010

based on 6 ratings

| 10,793 views

A look at on going growth in God and our understanding of his word.

With a New Year, you may have been one of many to have made a resolution. You know the sort of thing; I’m going to loose six kilograms, that’s one I probably should have made! I’m going to work harder at my job, at school, at keeping the garage tidy. I’m going to give up this, that or some other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Salvation Army

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