Sermons on Asked:

Is It I

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 27, 2006

Examine yourself

Matthew 26:17-25 "Began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I?" Jesus sits down to eat the passover meal with His disciples. "As they did eat" the Lord dropped a bomshell. He had spoke of it repeatedly before, but now He detonated the bomb. Right when everyone was enjoying the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Coming Like A Child

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 21, 2005

Christ clearly teaches that it is not religious observance or our goodness that saves. Christ teaches that it simply takes child-like faith. But what does it mean to come to God in child-like faith?

Disclaimer: Concepts and source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledgethese sources whenever possible. COMING LIKE A CHILD LUKE 18:15-17 INTRODUCTION: Sandwiched between the accounts of a Pharisee who believed that he would go to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Message Of A Man

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 10, 2005

A communion meditation for Sunday, November 6, 2005

One of my favorite stories (and I am not sure that I have shared it before, and if I have, please bear with me) comes from Keith Miller in his men’s devotional book, A Habitation of Dragons. It is the story of a well-to-do attorney who experiences a true change of life and heart when he gives ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:13-16, Acts 9:16

Denomination: Church Of God

The Hindrances Of Prayer (#4 Of Series On Prayer) Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 25, 2005

We tend to pose a big "why" to God when our prayers are not answered. The problem is not with God, but with us.

The Hindrances of Prayer Intro. 1) We believe that God has not changed in the passing of time. He is the same God who remains faithful to His words; He is the same God who answers the prayers of His people today as much as He answered the prayers of the O.T & N.T saints. 2) I heard hundreds of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prayer Of A Righteous Man

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

A Lenten Service

The Prayer of a Righteous Man James 5:16 16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. NIV This first week of Lent is focused on our prayer life. Lent is a season to revitalize and renew our ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Are You Alert

Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 24, 2006

A sermon on why we are to be watchful for Jesus Christ’s return and the many opportunities that He provides for us every day.

Are You Alert Matt. 25: 1-12 I hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving and gave thanks to God for all the blessings that He gives us each and everyday. Now we are sitting here this morning full and satisfied. We have had a great meal visited with family and maybe got in some good hunting. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

One Of Those Days

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Some storms we can track and be somewhat prepared for, others come suddenly and without warning. We normally don’t think about them until they hit or effect us.

One of Those Days Opening Illustration: Have you ever had “one of those days”? 1. The average cost of rehabilitating a seal after the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska was $80,000. At a special ceremony, two of the most expensively saved animals were released back into the wild amid cheers and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Armed With Vulnerability Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 18, 2008

Jesus sends us out "armed with vulnerability:" Praying for someone might be the most vulnerable thing we do.

Lighthouses of Prayer – Heal the Sick February 17, 2008 Show March of the Unqualified as people come back from coffee Read Luke 10:1-9 from “The Voice” Review of Lighthouses of Prayer From this passage we receive a way to impact our neighbours for Jesus: The Luke 10:1-9 The Model 5-6 - Bless ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:3-9

Denomination: *other

Desires Of The Heart

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 30, 2007

Of all the desires to have in this world it should be to know, love and serve God.

WHEN IT COMES TO THE DESIRE OF THE LORD, I BELIEVE MATTHEW HENRY, MAY HAVE SAID IT THE BEST ON HIS COMMENTARY OF PSALM 37:4.HE WROTE, “TO DELIGHT IN GOD IS AS MUCH A PRIVILEGE AS A DUTY. HE HAS NOT PROMISED TO GRATIFY THE APPETITES OF THE BODY, AND THE HUMORS OF THE FANCY, BUT THE DESIRES OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

Mushrooms Or Maple Trees: Sermon #8 Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 19, 2007

To challenge to community of faith to a deeper (and more authentic) level of corporate relationship.

Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth as God Intended Sermon #8 Sermon Objective: To challenge to community of faith to a deeper (and more authentic) level of corporate relationship. PRE-SERVICE INTRODUCTION We are in a sermon series called Mushrooms and Maple Trees. Mushrooms sprout up ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:49-50

Denomination: Nazarene

"Tough To Forgive"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Sep 26, 2011

If you are having a tough time forgiving someone this sermon may be just for you.

I received an e mail about writing a devotional on forgiveness. Apparently when this man sees a certain individual this individual tries to bully him. He swears at him and not only talks down to him but to his grandson. From what I gather the “Bully’s” business is not going well ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14

Praying In The Face Of Opposition

Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 3, 2011

When threatened, the church responded with a prayer of personal commitment rather than praying against those who were persecuting them.

Praying in the Face of Opposition TEXT: Acts 4:23-31 BACKGROUND: After the glorious healing of the crippled man at the gate of the temple, Peter (with John alongside him) preaches a powerful message to those who are amazed. This upsets the elders and the teachers of the law who seize Peter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

"An Extraordinary Promise"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 9, 2012

A sermon about freedom through following Christ.

Mark 10:35-45 “An Extraordinary Promise” In some ways, tonight’s passage appears to be yet another example of the disciples—and not just James and John—as the fumbling, bumbling Keystone Kops who just can’t seem to get anything right. Jesus has just told His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: United Methodist

Communion, What Is It?

Contributed by Gary Taber on Aug 13, 2010

Do we know what Holy Communion is all about?

Pray: Lord let the words of my mouth and the mediation of all our hearts be acceptable to you Lord our rock and salvation. I was watching Judge Mathis on TV this past week and a couple was suing another for unpaid rent. The Plaintiff began by saying to the judge that they were Christians and they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Stop, Look And Listen

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 24, 2012

A brief sermon delivered after a Children's Christmas Pageant (taken from an article in Restoration Herald, December 1996, entitled "Do You Hear What I Hear?" by Forrest Hahn)

HoHum: There was a couple who desperately wanted children. They prayed to the Lord and he gave them 4 children in 4 years. When the children were still 5 years old and younger, they were the stars of the Christmas pageant. Here are the mothers words to describe the production: “My ...read more

Scripture: John 1:45-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ