Sermons on Ask Yourself:

Do You Love Me?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 10, 2010

Jesus asks Peter this question three times. It is the only time in scripture where Jesus asks anyone, "Do you love me?" It is an important question that determines our ultimate destiny.

Do You Love Me? What are some things that you love? How does your love of these compare with your love for Jesus Christ? There’s a song in our songbook that goes: “The things that I love and hold dear to my heart are just borrowed they’re not mine at all. Jesus only let me use them to brighten ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Fake News: How Can I Know The Truth?" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 2, 2017

500 years ago people were asking the same question. The year was 1517 and people were asking the question, how can I know if what I believe is actually the truth?

NAIL IT DOWN “Fake news: how can I know the truth?” 2nd Peter 1:6-2:3 Glad you are all safe today. You may have heard Just last week there were reports that if Irma kept growing it would become a category 6 Hurricane. Sharks were being sucked up into the air from the water and we would see ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living With Purpose Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Sep 30, 2010

If you are in this building today and call yourself a Christian, you have a vitally important purpose. We all live with purpose, the question is what is our purpose?

If you are in this building today and call yourself a Christian, you have a vitally important purpose. We all live with purpose, the question is what is our purpose? Well if we look at a person’s life it’s pretty easy to tell what their primary purpose is. Maybe it’s financial ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

The Disciple's Life: It's As Easy As Changing Your Clothes... Or Is It? Series

Contributed by Dan Boyce on Aug 23, 2011

This is an introduction to a series of sermons exploring various aspects of what a disciple's life looks like using Paul's image of "clothe yourself with the Lord Jesus Christ."

The Disciple's Life: It's As Easy As Changing Your Clothes... Or Is It? Romans 13:8-14 Introduction Last fall we spent a Sunday morning talking about Jesus’ parable of the three stewards. That parable helps us understand our call as disciples of Jesus as a stewardship of the life God has ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: *other

Donkey Encounter

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 15, 2025

God’s mercy will block your path, speak through unlikely voices, and stop you before you destroy yourself — if you’ll listen.

Opening Illustration – “Ever had your GPS yell at you?” You ever argue with your GPS? You know that calm, polite voice that starts out helpful but eventually sounds like it’s losing patience? > “In two hundred feet, turn left.” “Recalculating.” “Make a U-turn. Make a U-turn. MAKE A ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:21-35, Proverbs 14:12, John 10:27, Hebrews 12:6, Revelation 3:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Expecting A Miracle Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 12, 2014

Ask God for it, have expectant faith, trust God, and he will deliver!

Expecting A Miracle Text: John 2:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: "The decision to grow always involves a choice between risk and comfort. This means that to be a follower of Jesus, you must renounce comfort as the ultimate value of your life. And that’s sobering news to most of us, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

When God Says No

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Jul 19, 2011

A classic sermon by Adrian Rogers that asks the question, "Why would God say no to prayer?"

This sermon from the Adrian Rogers Legacy Library © 2010 Rogers Family Trust. Used by permission. www.pastortraining.com www.adrianrogerslibrary.com Introduction Be finding the book of James, it's back toward the back of the New Testament and turn to chapter 4 and when you've found it, look up ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-4, James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed Thinking About Myself Series

Contributed by Warren Bird on Feb 11, 2003

If you are a transformed and renewed Christian, how ought you to think about yourself? Soberly, neither too high nor too low; and as a servant of others.

Introduction I start this week with a brief reminder of the theme of these last few chapters of Romans – putting our faith into practice, applying God’s will in our lives. To do this properly requires us NOT to let the world squeeze us into its shape, but to have our minds shaped by God Himself. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Above - Pt. 2 - Above Below Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 7, 2011

Catch your balance. Steady yourself. Above is supposed to describe us. Don’t look down . . . DON’T LIVE DOWN!

Above Pt. 2 – Above Below I. Introduction Above. As I mentioned last week there are certain meanings that come to mind instantly. Above . . . perspective, looking down on, higher than. Above . . . prominence and higher in order. Above . . . distance. Above speaks to perspective and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Calling The Unlikely

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

Who do you identify yourself with? Jesus’ arms of welcome are always open. Anyone who followed Jesus genuinely, eventually ceased to be a sinner.

Opening illustration: Health clubs offer many different programs for those who want to lose weight and stay healthy. One fitness center caters only to those who want to lose at least 50 pounds and develop a healthy lifestyle. One member says that she quit her previous fitness club because she felt ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Was God On September 11?

Contributed by Sunny Philip on Nov 12, 2001

An honest attempt to answer the question asked by millions in our society, since September 11.

It is possible that all of us asked this question. No one should be blamed for asking it either. It was not an expression of unbelief. Just a cry from the pit of our hearts. Anyone who reads Bible regularly knows that we were not the first ones to ask this question. Israel asked, “Why do you hide ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:2, Deuteronomy 29:29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Waiting On God

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Dec 26, 2008

Sometimes God asks us to wait and be patient. What do we do in the meantime?

- How are you at waiting? - They say that patience is a virtue. I know a lot of people that are not very virtuous then. I am one of them. - I do not like to wait one iota - However, I am working on it. I’m starting a group called Impatient Anonymous. THE MEETING IS BEGINNING ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Make The Most Of Your Walk With God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 7, 2011

Train yourself to be godly. This ought to be life's purpose, pursuit, passion and preoccupation. Love is the true indicator of godliness. Training (spiritual disciplines) is the means to growing in Christlikeness.

How to make the most of your walk with God? Answer: TRAIN YOURSELF TO BE GODLY. • Get into training. Training (practices) helps you become more like Christ. • If training helps us excel in the things we commit to, then spiritual training (disciplines) will help us be LIKE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Galatians Part 6: "Watch Your Step!"

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 12, 2005

Watch your step and make sure that you are not deceived by the sinful nature. Remember to be careful not to burn yourself out doing the good for the Kingdom of God. Then we need to remember that being a new creation is what this life is all about.

Galatians Part 6 – “Watch your Step!” On the lighter side this morning: Opening Illustration: A Synagogue’s Custom A young scholar from New York was invited to become Rabbi in a small old community in Chicago. On his very first Shabbat, a hot debate erupted as to whether one should or should not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thaddaeus – A Disciple With A Question Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 21, 2005

While there are times when Jesus became a little frustrated by the questions the disciples asked, He never got to a point where He told the disciples to stop asking questions because having questions is part of our growth as disciples.

Message John 14:22 Thaddaeus – a disciple with a question Most of us have had experiences with five year olds – five is the year of questions. Generally these questions tend to fall into one of three categories. • There are the easy questions … “What makes peanut butter?” “When can I go to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:22

Denomination: Baptist