Sermons on Ask With Confidence:

In Praise Of Our Reliable God (Psalm 40:1-17) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 27, 2025

We sing songs to the God who can be trusted to pull us out of the pit, and put us on dry ground. Part of what "faith" is, is choosing to have confidence that God will come through for us.

Today, we have the privilege of working through Psalm 40. Let's start by reading verses 1-4 (Hebrew numbering throughout, my apologies): Of/for the director. Of/for David. A Psalm. (1) Surely, I waited for Yahweh, and He stretched out to me, and He heard my cry for help, (2) and He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17

Oh Lord You Are My Shield , My Glory And The Lifter Of My Head

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 13, 2003

This sermon is about the reasons why we can have an unshakable faith in God in all situations and mentions the following 1.COVENANT 2.CALLING 3.COMPASSION 4.CONFIDENCE 5.COMFORT 6.COVERING 7.CHEERFULNESS

OH LORD YOU ARE MY SHIELD , MY GLORY AND THE LIFTER OF MY HEAD ************************************************************ OUTLINE 1.COVENANT 2.CALLING 3.COMPASSION 4.CONFIDENCE 5.COMFORT 6.COVERING 7.CHEERFULNESS THE MESSAGE OH LORD YOU ARE MY SHIELD , MY GLORY AND THE LIFTER OF MY ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Holy Spirit And The Church/

Contributed by John Gullick on May 18, 2002

A sermon that looks at the need for the Holy Spirit using material from David Watson and considers the call for the Christian to ask for the spirit

There is a Snoopy cartoon where charlie Browns baseball game is rained off - the frames show him going to the telephone and having a chat. When he comes outside his friend Schroeder says - "The rain has stopped Charlie Brown . What did you do, call the weatherman?" His answer No, dial a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let's Get It Right Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 9, 2002

This is the 1st sermon in the "Who Is Jesus Christ" series. This sermon ask the question, "Why do we worship Jesus?"

Sunday Morning February 10, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Who Is Jesus Christ [#1] LET’S GET IT RIGHT! Colossians 1:13-23 Introduction: 1. The Lord has burdened my heart that as your pastor I must stop a problem that has been going on for a long time. 2. Please don’t take this wrong, but ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Duty Calls! Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Sep 20, 2002

This sermon challenges us to look at the cross of Calvary and ask ourselves if we are honestly living and serving the way we should.

Duty Calls! Acts 23:1; Ecclesiastes 12:13; 2 Corinthians 5:14 September 22, 2002 Intro: A. [Count Nicholaus von Zinzendorf] Nicholaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf was born into one of Europe’s leading families in the year 1700, and he grew up in an atmosphere of prayer, Bible-reading, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1, Ecclesiastes 12:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Speaking The Bloody Truth Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 23, 2004

How the Jews asked for Jesus’ blood to be on them and their children, and how their wish came true in more ways than one.

March 24, 2004 Matthew 27:24-26 24 When Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but that instead an uproar was starting, he took water and washed his hands in front of the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “It is your responsibility!” 25 All the people answered, “Let his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:24-26

Denomination: Lutheran

A Call To Pray

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 2, 2004

Pray, Its a practice, Its Relational, Its Asking God, Its yielding to God, Its’ the Key to Victory in life.

A Call To Pray. Intro: Communication in our Global Society. If these break down our society would be lost. Result: Mass Hysteria(fear), crime, etc. . . This also happens when we have no line of communication with God! Why do we call people that are unsaved lost? Because they have no line of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Crucial Questions Of Christ

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 11, 2003

how Christ asked questions to separate the wheat from the chaff and give his disciples an opportunity to reevaluate their dedication to Christ

September 14, 2003 John 6:60-69 After David had committed adultery with Bathsheba, God confronted David through the prophet Nathan. Nathan said to David, because by doing this you have made the enemies of the LORD show utter contempt, the son born to you will die.” (2 Sa 12:14) Shortly ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69

Denomination: Lutheran

Five Questions From God

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 26, 2003

Many people think they will grill the Lord with questions when they stand before Him. Here are five questions God asks.

Summer 2004 Dakota Community Church Five Questions From The Mouth Of God Have you ever wanted to ask God a question face to face? - Why did this happen? - Where did I go wrong? - What are next weeks’ 649 winning numbers? - What am I here for? I had a friend once who was hardened toward the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-12, Matthew 14:25-33

Denomination: Mennonite

Possessions

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 8, 2004

Jesus’ compassion to the children, and His teaching to the rich young ruler who asked how he could obtain salvation.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Martin Luther said, I have held many things in my hands and I have lost them all; but whatever I have placed in God’s hands, that I still possess. - (Source unknown) Jewish mothers wanted their children to be blessed by what they considered a distinguished Rabbi so ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

How To Discern Between Decisions That Are Good, Better Or Best 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Ask the Lord to help your decisions take into account Biblical, spiritual, moral, mental, social, historical, and interpersonal factors.

Quote: Jesus said, "If anyone is willing to know my will they will know of the teaching if it is from God or whether I merely speak from myself." (John 7:17) Illustration:To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing. Elbert Hubbard. 1. Have you ever wondered how to tell the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:27-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

7 Easter B

Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 29, 2003

Have you ever had anyone tell you they are praying for you? Jesus is praying for you asking protection and sanctification.

7 Easter B John 17:6-19 1 June 2003 Rev. Roger N. Haugen Have you ever had someone tell you they are praying for you? Likely we all have had people pray for us, but it is different when someone tells you they are praying for you. It might happen when you are going through a difficult time with ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Bending God's Ear

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jun 8, 2003

The Psalmist asked God to "bow down thine ear." Do you need to bend God’s ear today ?

Psalms 86 1. Bow down thine ear, O Lord, hear me: for I am poor and needy. 2. Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee. 3. Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily. 4. Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Simply Church

Contributed by Rob Ross on Apr 9, 2003

Are we participants or spectators? That is a question that each believer needs to ask themselves. The church is on mission. Believers need to make a choice.

Introduction When I was preparing this sermon I felt God ask me two questions. The first question that I felt God ask me: "What is your passion?" Music, Enviroment, Work, Politics, Technology, Cooking, Sports (Basketball, Baseball, Football, Soccer Etc.), Sports in particular provided me with a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

What Shall We Then Say?

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

After discussion our sin and need for a Saviour, Paul asks five pertinent quesions and then proceeds to answer each one.

What Shall We Then Say? Romans 8:31-39 Reading: Psalm 27:1-6 Intro: Romans 8:1 -In the previous 7 chapters of Romans, Paul has spent a great deal of time talking about our sin. -How all have sinned. Roman 3:23 -How man worshipped the creation rather then the creator. -How the law does not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist