Sermons on Ask Rejoicing:

Calming The Storm

Contributed by David Trexler on Dec 28, 2004

We have been the same boat as the disciples. We have the same fears and doubts and ask the same question, "Who is this man Jesus."

The Holy Gospel comes to us this morning from Mark the 4th chapter, beginning at the 35th verse. On that day, when evening had come, Jesus said to them, “Let us go across to the other side.” And leaving the crowd behind, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. Other boats were with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Lutheran

Facing The Giants

Contributed by Michael Hoke on Jan 31, 2007

The call of Ezekiel taken from the idea that God is a coach asking us to complete His total game plan. (Used on Superbowl Sunday.)

Facing the Giants (Ezekiel 2:1-3:11) Introduction: 1. Play the video, "Be an Encouager." (sermonspice) 2. Today is Superbowl Sunday... a. The Indianapolis Colts will be facing the Chicago Bears today. b. Like the team on the video they need to be a "stone wall". 3. We may not ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 5 - Are You A Doer Of The Word? Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Feb 7, 2007

The final sermon in our Week of Renewal series wraps the week up and asks the number one question, Are you a doer of His Word?

4th Annual Week of Renewal 2007 “Being Doers of His Word” House of Faith www.PS127.org January 23: Are you a doer of God’s Word? Pastor Bruce Shields Guest Speaker: WELCOME Format † Open with Prayer † Sermon † Guest Speaker † Prayer / Response Time ARE YOU A DOER OF GOD’S WORD? † Friday - ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22

Denomination: Bible Church

"How To Know The Difference Between Right And Wrong"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 25, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that WISE Christians will ask God to help them to know the difference between RIGHT and WRONG.

24 August 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade (BfSB) Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX) Micro-WORD Service Fort Lewis, Washington BIG IDEA: WISE Christians will ask God to help them know the difference between RIGHT and WRONG. REFERENCES: 1 Kings ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mary, Did You Know? Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 15, 2004

Impossibilies are Opportunities Brilliantly Disguised! The things God asks us to do will never be within our reach but always within our willingness!

Mary, Did You Know? Luke 1:26-38 Impossibilies are Opportunities Brilliantly Disguised! Prepared for Bossier City First Church of God December 12, 2004 Rev. Johnny Creasong, Pastor Luke 1:26-38 26 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Church Of God

What Will It Cost Me To Be Used By God?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 20, 2004

This message looks at the cost to Mary of bearing Jesus (in terms of scandal and reputation) and then asks what the cost might be for us to obey God.

- just read vv. 1-2 to open sermon. - only 4 women (besides Mary) are mentioned in this genealogy and they aren’t the big names of the O.T. WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE INCLUSION OF THESE WOMEN? - Three of the four of them were associated with sexual sin. - v. 3 - Tamar (dressed as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Mediocre Expectations

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 5, 2012

God has so much more to give than for what we ask. God expects great things from us, too.

Mediocre Expectations March 4, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God has so much more to give than for what we ask. God expects great things from us, too. Focus Passage: Acts 3:1-10 Supplemental Passage: “Ask, and it will be given to you; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Surrendering Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 7, 2011

Part 4 in series Eternal Christmas, this message sees the birth of Jesus as God modeling for us what he is asking us to do.

Surrendering Eternal Christmas Wildwind Community Church David Flowers December 26, 2010 G.K. Chesterton said, “When a person finds something which he prefers to life itself, he for the first time has begun to live.” We all need something above ourselves to live for. When people ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Where's Jesus

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 29, 2011

Sometimes we need not be in such a rush to get out the door of the church but mediate and reflect on what you just heard and ask the preacher questions.

Verse 41-43-How we get away from Jesus Notice Mary and Joseph were in hurry to get home. They did not linger there in Jerusalem. They had accomplished their religious obligation and did not want to hang around the church house any longer than they had to. (To eat Sunday Dinner. To watch the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-49

Denomination: Baptist

Discover Injustice Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 30, 2011

Have you ever asked God "Why?" I'm sure that was the question on the lips of John's disciples following the news of his execution.

This wasn’t the way it was supposed to end. He was the product of a good family, he had been raised worshipping God, he had followed God’s calling, had done God’s work and had preached God’s message and this wasn’t the way it was supposed to end. In a million years he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:16-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Prayer Changes Things Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Oct 21, 2013

A parable is used as an example of persistence in prayer. Plus, the Supreme Court is taking on the issue of public prayer. Here are some questions that need to be asked.

Message Prayer Changes Things October 20, 2013 The small town was in the middle of their United Way Fund drive when a volunteer worker saw that the name of a most successful businessman was missing from the contribution list. The man was making at least $600-thousand a year, so the volunteer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: *other

Shouldn’t We Put Family First?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 20, 2013

A look at the difficult passages where Jesus calls us to "hate" our families. Why would He ask something like that?

IT SOUNDS GOOD AND RIGHT: “Family first.” - “Family first” comes naturally for us because it’s so easy to love your family more than anything. - Sure, they aggravate us sometimes, but they are our deepest earthly relationships. When a family is as it should be, they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

“are You The Teacher…and Do Not Understand?” Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 4, 2015

Questions Jesus asked - Jesus and Nicodemus. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: A Man Named Nicodemus: • His Career. • His Faith. • His Make-up (Character). A Discourse With Jesus. • Authority. • Content. • Explanation. • Illustration. SERMON BODY: Ill: • The Greek philosopher Socrates was said to be ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Brethren

Don't Judge Me Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 11, 2015

This is the 3rd sermon in the series, "The Cure". This sermon ask the question, "Do you fit the characteristics of someone who is judging others"?

Series: The Cure [#3] DON’T JUDGE ME Romans 2:1-16 Introduction: A common response to getting onto a teenager is, “Don’t judge me”. I will tell you that the world sees the Church as a place full of judgmental hypocrites. Now before we get going, if a parent, teacher, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham's Prayer: A Prayer For The City Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 21, 2015

If you want God to answer your prayer listen to Him first; then ask for things in accordance with his character and with a humble confidence in Him

In the movie, Bruce Almighty, Bruce (Jim Carey) is a reporter who made a fool of himself on national television, lost his job, was attacked on the street, and had an emotional blow-up with his girlfriend, Grace (Jennifer Aniston). With his world falling apart, Bruce takes a midnight ride to clear ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Evangelical Free