Sermons on asking and receiving:

Giving And Receiving

Contributed by Steve Woods (Pastor Woody) on Mar 18, 2019

It is important for all of us to know exactly where our gifts come from and who has given them to us.

Just a few short weeks ago, my girlfriend and I were out and about. We were on the bike and just enjoying the Florida sunshine. At one point in Boca, we pulled up to a red-light and saw an older gentleman standing there with a “Please Help” sign. Feeling moved by The Holy Spirit, I reached into my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Receiving The Blessing

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Mar 27, 2004

Jacob was the man who entered into the promise given to Abraham. He became Israel and the father of the great nation. How did Jacob receive the promise of God?

Receiving the Promise Genesis 32:3 Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom. 4:He instructed them: "This is what you are to say to my master Esau: `Your servant Jacob says, I have been staying with Laban and have remained there till now. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Receiving The Promise Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 24, 2018

I pray by the time we’re done today, every heart here will prepare Him room and receive the King of Christmas.

Receiving the Promise Luke 2:1-28 Rev. Brian Bill December 24, 2018 Joy to the World Written over 300 years ago, “Joy to the World” is now the most published Christmas hymn in North America. I love these words: Let earth receive her King Let every heart prepare Him room I pray by the time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Your Prayers Have Been Received Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 29, 2023

2. God’s Word tells us that if we ask anything in Jesus’ name we will receive, therefore, we should believe God will hears us and our prayers of faith.

YOUR PRAYERS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED Text: Acts 10:1-8 Introduction 1. Illustration: One of my favorite parts of our worship service is the time of sharing our praises, when we testify about ways God has answered our prayers. The reasons I like this time in our worship service is because it reaffirms ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Receiving Miracles

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Sep 17, 2002

There is a position of receptivity. This is not a physical position, but a "posture" within our spirit-man to receive impartation from the Holy Spirit. Unfortunately we often quench the operation of the Holy Spirit long before He has an opportunity to del

How To Receive Ministry 1Thes 5:19 Do not quench the Spirit. There are many ways we quench the Holy Spirit. Preconceived Notions II Ki 5:1-14 1 Now Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Syria, was a great and honorable man in the eyes of his master, because by him the LORD had given ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14, Acts 10:24-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Receiving And Giving

Contributed by Lester Merklin on Nov 10, 2000

We Give because we are in love with the One who has given to us.

Jesus and His friends had been invited to a feast .......at Simon’s house and so had many of the prominent people of Bethany Jesus was seated (I presume purposely) right there between two people that they all knew Simon and Lazarus Lazarus of course was the talk of the town Its ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-15

Denomination: Adventist

Receiving Mercy Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Receiving Mercy

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Receiving Mercy Luke 17:11-21 November 22, 2009 Jesus has been heading toward Jerusalem for some time (9:52) bent on reaching his destination and fulfilling his destiny. He enters a village and encounters ten lepers who beg him for mercy. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Receiving The Word

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 15, 2017

Let us understand where we find genuine Christianity deeply within people’s hearts.

Intro, Purpose & Plan Are our hearts downtrodden, like a well-worn path? Are our hearts hard, lacking stick-to-it-iveness or thorny, laden down with worldly cares. How can we learn to become like rich soil that receives the word of the kingdom and produces a rich harvest? Let us understand where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Asking | Seeking | Knocking Series

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Jan 12, 2008

This is a study on the Sermon on the Mount This is the 12th sermon in the series.

Sermon on the Mount Pt 12 Asking | Seeking | Knocking 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 he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. [9] Or what man is there among ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving The Truth Series

Contributed by Gary Smith on Apr 3, 2002

The message addreses the need for the Truth to be taught and preached and received in this present day. It is the truth that sets men free.

Sermon Prepared By Gary Smith For Lexington Church Of God, For Sunday Morning, April 7th, 2002 “Receiving The TRUTH” (Part One) TEXT: Prov 23:23 (KJV) 23 Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:23

Denomination: Church Of God

Giving Is Receiving Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 22, 2018

Most today focus more on their personal desires than the needs of others. We are urged to gain all we can and put much of that away in reserve. Society teaches the pathway to success is through gain. The Bible teaches we must give if we are to receive.

Giving is Receiving Acts 20:35 There can be no doubt that we live in a selfish and inward focused world. The majority today have little concern for the needs of others, and few are willing to make any sacrifices to benefit someone else. Dr. Adrian Rogers described the mentality of many today. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving Power Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 21, 2004

The Holy Spirit shows himself in power. He purifies them to enable them to speak. He enables them to speak in a way that their hearers will understand. He enables God’s people to understand and interpret the Scriptures. He empowers them to speak the words

We worked out last week that the Acts of the Apostles is really the Continuing Acts of Jesus. Well, if Jesus has risen, has returned to his Father in heaven, how can he continue his work on earth? He needs to be present in and with his apostles doesn’t he? And that’s why he instructs them to wait ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Anglican

Receiving The Word Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 29, 2008

Jesus is addressing those who think they believe, who think they follow God. They had the notion that they were children of God, but had never yielded to Him the depth of allegiance that is at the core of real belief. It is a dangerous spiritual state.

JOHN 8: 37-47 RECEIVING THE WORD [OF GOD] [James 1:19-26] Jesus here is continuing to addresses those who think they believe, who think they follow God. They had the notion that they were children of God, but had never yielded to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:37-47

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving The Downpour

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

We have to seek God to recieve the downpour of His presence

Receiving the Downpour Romans 1:18-23, 2 Chronicles 29 September 16, 2007 Morning Service This message was inspired by John Maxwell’s Revial the Key to Survival series and James MacDonald’s book Downpour. Some material has been used from both sources Introduction We have been experiencing a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Receiving And Treasuring

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Apr 3, 2008

If we don’t understand the purpose of the Word, we’ll miss out on the life of God. Through His Word, God transforms us more into his likeness. Every word in scripture is a doorway to the heart of God and a stairway into the realms of God.

Receiving and Treasuring – Proverbs 2:1 Intro.: The first focus that Solomon lays out has to do with the way we treat the Word of God. Proverbs 2:1 – “…if you receive my words and treasure my commands within you…” The “receiving” refers to how we posture ourselves before the Word of God and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1

Denomination: Charismatic