Sermons on Ask Of God:

Do All Things Really Work Together For Good?

Contributed by Eddie Young on Sep 19, 2018

This will answer the question asked by many and you will find of course the answer is YES!

All things are not good. It would be a mockery to say that they are. The death of a child is not good. Cancer is not good, drug addiction is not good, war is not good, blasphemy is not good. But the Bible says, “We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For Jesus: Joseph Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2011

When God asks you to step into the unknown, you may ask him for assurance.

Joseph couldn’t sleep. He had thought he would drop off immediately, after nearly twelve hours of travel through the rocky desert country south of Bethlehem. They had tried to get as much distance possible between them and Herod’s soldiers. But after he had made sure that Mary and the baby were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006

Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take it."

Why Does God Allow Suffering? by Paul Fritz James 1:2-1:3 Suffering - To experience adverse effects of something unpleasant. To feel pain, grief or discomfort. Illustration:Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Would God Love Me? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 5, 2013

Once we have established that there is a God and that Christianity is the way to God, then a big question that might be asked is: Why would God love me? This sermon answers that question.

Introduction: A. Every year the youngest children in a Christian preschool would steal the show at their end-of-the-year program. 1. This year they did their usual waving to parents, tugging at their clothes and at each other, and staring at the floor. 2. The highlight came when 11 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I’m Saved! What Now?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 8, 2011

4 key instructions for the Christian life: 1. Keep adjusting your attitude (vs. 4-5). 2. Keep asking for God’s help (vs. 6-7). 3. Keep giving attention to the good things of God (vs. 8). 4. Keep taking action to do God’s will (vs. 9).

“I’m Saved! -- What Now?” Philippians 4:4-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 6, 2010 (Updated July 31, 2011) *When Mary and I were in Chicago a few years ago, we went into a little coffee shop. Great cup of coffee, -- but I couldn’t figure out how to get it opened! I’m used ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Living Gracefully: Letting Go Series

Contributed by Lloyd Ludwick on Jan 18, 2007

This message addressed a question asked by my Sermon Planning Group about how to understand and respond to memories of past sin once we come to live in the grip of grace

"BIG IDEA":Paul’s heartfelt words in 2 Corinthians 7 help us avoid the destruction of haunting regret (in ourselves and others) by suggesting three differences between worldly sorrow and Godly Sorrow. NOTE: Also used in preparing this sermon is a chapel message delivered by Dr. Zach Eswine at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:5-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sacrifice A Son

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Apr 14, 2008

Abraham was told by God to sacrifice his only son Isaac. God did not ask Abraham to do something God was not willing to do Himself. This sermon parallels these truths.

Abraham is the Father of our Faith. In Genesis 12 God called him to be the leader of a great nation. In our story today God tells Abraham to sacrifice his son. Let’s study this story for truths we can apply to our lives. I. The request from God 22:1, 2 READ Notice in verse 2 God understood the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Secret Things

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 10, 2006

We must all give an account of our lives to God on "The Day". Here are three questions we should all ask ourselves before that time arrives.

9, April 2006 Dakota Community Church Secret Things Deuteronomy 29: 29 The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law. There are things that are secret that have not yet been revealed. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-2

Denomination: Mennonite

Falling In Love With Jesus

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 29, 2008

When faced with a barrage of questions from the Sadducees, Pharisees and Herodians. They asked political, religious, and ethical questions. However, the master Jesus answered the life question. What is the most important commandment of all. Love God a

Intro: What a question! What is the most important commandment of all? What is the most important thing that God has said to us!! What you must know is that the Scribes, Pharisees, and Sadducees had not stopped with the law of God. There were 613 laws that were to be observed. 365 of those ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

His Footprints Left No Trace!

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 25, 2013

We all know people who will not stop and ask for directions. God closes the way to our past and opens the way to a new and better future.

His Footprints Left No Trace! “Your way went straight through the sea; your pathways went right through the mighty waters. But your footprints left no trace!” Psalm 77:13-20 (CEB) Intro: We all know people who will not stop and ask for directions. I recently saw an Insurance company ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What If

Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 6, 2005

A sermon for seekers asking them what if this christianity thing is true? They have no control over eternity so what do we do?

INTRO – SERMON CHANGED I am going to do things a little differently this morning in that the message planned for today was on HONOUR THE LORD WITH YOUR WEALTH PROVERBS 3:9,10 The sermon was done and dusted…It was entitled Will You Give God Your Lunch? I kid you not – here it is….. all typed ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:1

Denomination: Christian Church

Gold, Incense And Myrrh--And Mystery Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 1, 2022

Perhaps we can learn more about Jesus, and his wise visitors, by asking ourselves who was upset by these gifts?

Epiphany Homily Gold, incense and myrrh. Treasure, sweet-smelling smoke and embalming spices. Three mysterious men from the East, who appear for a moment in Matthew's Gospel, bring gifts to the newborn Jesus, and then vanish into the history and theology books. In a new millennium, why should ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:1-13, Ephesians 3:2-6, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

A Perspective On The Holy Trinity

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 25, 2014

A perspective on John 16: 12-15. If someone asks you, “Show me God” then point them to Jesus. Again, if someone asks you, “Show me the Holy Spirit” then point them to Jesus. For in Jesus the invisible Holy Trinity is revealed.

John 16: 12-15 A perspective on the Holy Trinity Today is the first Sunday after Pentecost, it is Holy Trinity Sunday. Today we celebrate and take a closer look at the Holy Trinity that is, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever, Amen. At times, we use the Nicene Creed ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Lutheran

A God Who Makes Concessions

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

God often caters to human nature. He will not bend in some areas, but He is more flexible than many Christians I know! Sometimes He gives us what we ask for, even if it is not the ideal

1. Most of us start out adulthood as idealists. As we grow older, it is natural to surrender that idealism for a more pragmatic idealism...but we need to hang on to some of it. 2. God is sometimes an idealist, other times a pragmatist; He is an idealist in that He has a perfect plan, and He will ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Praising God Amidst The Impossible Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Oct 8, 2012

When life goes from bad to worse, and then from worse to impossible, we are tempted to ask "Where is God in the midst of all this?" Come and discover God's heart for the hurting and find the hope that is only found in Jesus!

Praising God Amidst the Impossible John 11:1-45 Hospital and Care Home Service – September 25, 2012 There are times in life when things go from bad to worse in the blink of an eye; times when a bad situation suddenly becomes seemingly impossible. Perhaps your “impossible” has ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: *other