Sermons on ask for hard things: showing 61-75 of 201,038

A Rock And A Hard Place

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Sep 30, 2006

This sermon is for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost and addresses the need we all have to cut off from our lives the things which keep us from a deeper relationship with Christ.

“A Rock and a Hard Place” Sermon on Mark 9:38-50 Pentecost +17-B October 1, 2006 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. 43If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life maimed than to have two hands and to go to hell, to the unquenchable fire. 45And if your foot ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: United Methodist

Immanuel: The Greatest Gift We Never Asked For

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 17, 2004

Isaiah predicted the coming of Christ to a hard hearted king - even without his asking.

Isaiah 7:10-14 Again the LORD spoke to Ahaz, “Ask the LORD your God for a sign, whether in the deepest depths or in the highest heights.” But Ahaz said, “I will not ask; I will not put the LORD to the test.” Then Isaiah said, “Hear now, you house of David! Is it not enough to try the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Asking According To Jesus' Direction Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 22, 2019

Prayer acknowledges our limitations to help ourselves.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Prayer acknowledges our limitations to help ourselves. 2. Our many needs motivate us to pray. 3. We don’t need to be told to pray, Jesus directed us to proper prayer by His example and directions. 4. The Greek word used of Jesus’ prayer is proseuchomai (pros toward, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:2-3, John 16:24

Denomination: Baptist

One Thing

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Sep 23, 2011

There are occasions to pause and ask ourselves about what is of most importance or prominence in our life, especially when our modern world asks so much and moves so fast. There are 16 times that the phrase, ONE THING, appears in scripture. Of those, th

How often have we heard the instruction given …..”One at a time please”? The teacher surrounded by inquisitive children with a question. The Mom surrounded by children hungry for their dinner. Doing one thing at a time is the opposite from juggling many tasks. Having simplicity ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-6, Psalm 27:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hard-To-Snub Gospel

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 3, 2008

Paul said to Titus - "Speak these things, exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you". But if you do these things, isn’t it a given that you will be despised or snubbed?

I. INTRODUCTION A. Question: Paul’s letter to Titus telling him what to teach. Conundrum? If you exhort / rebuke with all authority, many will despise you. B. Good Questions - How many feel despised / No one listening, rejection? etc. II. DESPISE Greek = Perifroneitoo -- Compound Word 1. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:15

Denomination: Church Of God

Asking God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

The reason we pray is because we have a need. James says that if you feel you lack wisdom, ask God. Prayer is first of all a confession of our own inadequacy.

Two brothers came to the U.S. from Europe in 1845 to make their fortune. The older brother had a trade for he knew how to make sauerkraut, and so he took a wagon train west to California to raise cabbages. The younger brother went to school to study metallurgy. Several years passed, and the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Asking God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

Effective praying is simply the result of effective Christian living. A good prayer life is the practical result of a life of commitment to Christ.

Two brothers came to the U.S. from Europe in 1845 to make their fortune. The older brother had a trade for he knew how to make sauerkraut, and so he took a wagon train west to California to raise cabbages. The younger brother went to school to study metallurgy. Several years passed, and the younger ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Being Thankful In Hard Times

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Dec 7, 2009

Reasons why Christians can find things to be thankful for even in hard times

BEING THANKFULIN HARD TIMES Romans 5:3-5 Bob Marcaurelle www.meadowbrookbaptist.cc “In everything give thanks because this is God’s will /Give thanks always for all things.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18 / Ephesians 5:20) “Jesus took the cup, gave thanks, and said; ‘This is My blood’.” (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Things That Matter Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 10, 2002

This is the 1st sermon in the series "The Kingdom Is Near". This sermon asks the question, "What really matters in life?"

Sunday Morning August 4, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “The Kingdom Is Near” [#1] SLIDE 1 THINGS THAT MATTER Matthew 3:1-12 Introduction: 1. While on vacation, I was reading abut the men that were trapped in the mine with freezing water. Most of them had lost hope and were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God Does Wonderful Things Series

Contributed by James Dina on Jul 16, 2020

Only God can perform wonders. Wonders are hard and difficult to perform by man, they are too hard for us; “God said, Is anything too hard for me” (Genesis 18:14).He carries out miraculous works. God is a God of wonder.

GOD DOES WONDERFUL THINGS “Who does great things, and unsearchable, Marvelous things without number” (JOB 5:9) God’s wonders are supernatural acts beyond human understanding. Through extraordinary signs, the God of wonders demonstrates His limitless power, His inescapable presence, His divine ...read more

Scripture: Job 5:9, Genesis 18:14, Job 5:10, Amos 4:7, Isaiah 5:6, Psalm 68:9, Job 38:26, Job 38:37, Joshua 3:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Asking In Faith

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 28, 2005

To encourage the people to trust in the Lord and not to doubt Him or His ability to answer

SBC Philippi 6/26/05 am Rev. Jeff Simms Asking in Faith James 1:5-8 Primary Purpose: To encourage the people to trust in the Lord and not to doubt Him or His ability to answer When James writes this letter to the dispersed Jewish Christians outside of Jerusalem, he is writing to a group that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Is Anything Too Hard For The Lord?

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Nov 21, 2003

No matter how things might appear immpossible to ue, there is nothing too hard for the Lord.

October 12th, 2003 Let us pray Welcome........... Thanks to all of you for your prayers while my wife and I were away in Jamaica. Thanks to our ministers who preached and taught in my absence. Thanks for your love and your kindness...........I had a time to relax, but I did not get a chance to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Just Ask! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 14, 2009

Jesus wants to see you live a blessed life. Jesus gives us the key to being blessed.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • How many times have we wondered why God has not blessed us in a certain way? You asked God for something from your heart only to feel that God kicked dirt in your face or that He did not hear you? • How do you feel when you hear someone speaking about how God has blessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Asking For Wisdom Series

Contributed by John Visser on Feb 20, 2006

When we ask God for wisdom in the midst of painful trials, ee start discovering what really matters. We start discovering how God is working out His eternal purposes in all of the pain and all of the confusion of the here and now.

Let me begin by giving you a little bit of the background information to the book of James. The book of James is the first of what is known as “The General Epistles” in Scripture. The general epistles are seven in number. Besides James, they include 1st & 2nd Peter, 1st, 2nd & 3rd John and the book ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Afraid To Ask

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Sep 20, 2024

Why would be ever afraid to ask our loving Father?

Afraid to Ask! Mark 9:30-32 (NLT) 30 Leaving that region, they traveled through Galilee. Jesus didn’t want anyone to know he was there, 31 for he wanted to spend more time with his disciples and teach them. He said to them, “The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into the hands of his enemies. He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-32, 2 Samuel 24:11-14, Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Methodist