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  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    Nehemiah’s Third Prayer: Asking God To Intervene Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 27, 2024
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    The Jews, under Nehemiah's leadership, began to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. They heard some very discouraging news. Nehemiah heard this as well, and prayed to the LORD about it.

    Introduction: Nehemiah had been in Jerusalem long enough for the people living there to begin rebuilding the city walls. Chapter 3 gives an account of the various groups who took part in this rebuilding effort. By now, the enemies of Judah had noticed and were not happy. 1 The Words of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Immanuel: The Greatest Christmas Gift We Never Asked For

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 21, 2023
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    Ahaz and the people of Judah had rejected the LORD - yet He kept reaching out - and gave them a beautiful promise - Immanuel!

    12.24.23 Isaiah 7:10–14 10 The LORD spoke to Ahaz again. He said, 11 “Ask for a sign from the LORD your God. Ask for it either in the depths below or in the heights above.” 12 But Ahaz responded, “I will not ask. I will not test the LORD.” 13 So Isaiah said: Listen now, you house of David. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    When What God Asks Seems To Be Too Much Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 22, 2024
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    This passage challenges the self-centered "gospel of self-fulfillment" that is too often proclaimed today. What does it mean that God wants us to focus on the "gospel of kingdom fulfillment"?

    A HARSH STORY: God gives Ezekiel a task that overwhelms him. - Ezekiel 3:14-15. - 2 Corinthians 1:8-11; 2 Corinthians 4:7-10, 16-18. - This is a tough story and it’s going to lead us in this sermon to some difficult points. - We’ve been talking for the first two sermons in this series about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. John D. WENTWORTH avatar

    Ask, Seek, Knock: The Pathway To Divine Encounter" Series

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Apr 3, 2024
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    In our text, Jesus imparts several profound lessons that are referred to as the "Ask, Seek, Knock" passage, encapsulate fundamental principles that transcend time and culture.

    Title: “Ask, Seek, Knock: The Pathway to Divine Encounter" Text: (Matthew 7:7-12) “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. 9 Or ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Perry Fowler avatar

    When We Ask: Where's Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Oct 4, 2023
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    Do you ever wonder where Jesus is? What's Jesus up to?

    What do you expect of Jesus? Furthermore, what do you expect from your religion? Today, we live in a society that picks and chooses that they want to believe about God based on different religions. These expectations have made it into the minds of many people who want to make Jesus what they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Asking For Favor When Facing Obstacles Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023
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    Trouble is small when viewed by God.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Nehemiah served tables (waiter) yet he faced: a. Great burden. “I sat down and wept … for days I mourned, fasted and prayed. b. Great destruction. “Walls … torn down … gates destroyed by fire” (1:3). c. God’s people discouraged. d. Great opposition. “Sanballat, Tobiah, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Greatest Question That Mankind Has Ever Been Asked

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 23, 2023
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    The Spanish golfer Seve Ballesteros when he was playing in the Irish Open Golf Championship one of the evenings

    after playing he turned up at the Club House not wearing a tie. • The doorman who was undoubtedly being a little too zealous stopped him, and pointed out that Club rules required the wearing of a tie, to which Ballesteros replied, “Do you know who I am.” “Yes, sir,” replied the doorman, but you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is God Unjust To Ask Such A Sacrifice Of Ezekiel And His Wife? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 20, 2024
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    The tragic death of Ezekiel's wife is caused by God as a sign for Israel. Is God unjust to ask such a sacrifice?

    WHAT DO WE DO WITH THIS? Is God unjust to ask such a sacrifice of Ezekiel and his wife? - Ezekiel 24:15-27. - This is just a tough passage, but it’s one that points us to an important truth that often gets overlooked in the American church. Let’s start by unpacking this passage and then we’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas H avatar

    Matthew 7:7-12 Ask And You Shall Receive Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011
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     | 41,016 views

    Matthew 7:7-12 Ask and you shall receive

    Matthew 7:7-12 Ask and you shall receive Manuscript Today we are looking at Matthew 7:7-12. You could say we are entering the final lap – the final chapter - of the Sermon on the Mount. The Sermon on the Mount covers some very diverse topics. Witnessing about Jesus – being salt and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Why We Pray

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 29, 2009
     | 2,613 views

    It is just the asking, but what it is we are asking for that is important. And who we are asking is important too.

    Passage: Matthew 7:7-12 Intro: So Jerry is standing in the 7-11, waiting to buy lottery tickets. And he is praying; hard! 1. he remembers a verse from his SS days about asking, seeking, knocking, and that God promised to give him whatever he asked for. He needs the $! 2. but that night, his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • James Kirkland avatar

    Your Invitation Can Change The Worlds Series

    Contributed by James Kirkland on Nov 1, 2010
     | 4,331 views

    People won't come unless they are invited. Invitations are not always accepted or wanted.

    Your Invitation Can Change the Worlds When I say “Your Invitation Can Change the World”, where does your mind go? Do you think about being asked to go somewhere wonderful or are you thinking that you should be inviting someone to come with you? Just a simple question, but until you ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Whose Fault Is It?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 19, 2010
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    Catastrophes happen. As Christians, we need to be careful when assessing the cause of tragedy. It is natural to ask, “Who or what is to blame when tragedy or disaster strikes?” Let us examine this issue.

    Whose Fault Is It? Luke 13:1-5; John 9:1-3 When catastrophes or tragedies strike quite often we become like the disciples in John 9 when they met a man blind from birth. Their immediate reaction was that it was the judgment of God upon either this man or his parents. When the devastating ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Harold Wanton avatar

    Let's Stay Connected

    Contributed by Harold Wanton on Apr 25, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
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    We must remain connected to Jesus Christ in order to bear the fruit of righteousness

    LETS STAY CONNECTED! Jesus is in his last days, and he’s giving his disciples instructions on how they can stay connected with him, even after he’s absent from the flesh. He’s about to depart and take on his eternal glory, and return to be with his Father for a period of ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    The Prayer Of Faith

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 25, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
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    This is a discussion of the effective fervent prayer.

    Text: “The effective fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much” (James 5:16). Prayer is communication or communion with God. It can be a petition or an appeal to Him confessing our sins and asking for forgiveness. It can be conversation with Him giving Him praise for showering us with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    A Model For Effective Prayer

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,991 views

    Message about how the blind men approached Jesus on His way to Jerusalem.

    A Model for Effective Prayer Matthew 20:29-34 May 4, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Can I just be completely honest with you about something? I don’t suppose you’d want me to lie about anything, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan