Sermons on Asking Why:

Why Was Jesus Baptized? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024

This sermon explores the significance of Jesus' baptism, marking the transition from John the Baptist's ministry to Jesus', and the manifestation of the Holy Trinity.

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we come together in unity, faith, and love to drink from the eternal wellspring of God's Word. We are here, not because of any merit of our own, but by God's grace, His unending love, and His call to us, His children. We stand on the precipice ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Acts 8:35-38, Acts 16:30-34

Topics: Jesus As Son Of God

Did You Get What You Asked For This Christmas

Contributed by Craig Smee on Jan 3, 2005

A look at what we asked for and what we got, compared to what Christ is asking of us and what we give him.

Did You Get What You Wanted? So did you get what you needed? Those gifts, were they practical, sentimental, nice to haves, or something you just wanted for quite some time? For the children, Christmas is something that is too long in the coming, and is over far too quickly. QUESTION AND ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Why Am I Here?

Contributed by Don Schultz on May 9, 2002

Why am I here - God answers this question, among others, in this section.

Acts 17:22-31: ONE QUESTION FOR GOD: WHY AM I HERE? Today, as you well know, is Mother’s Day. Today is the day that many people give and receive cards that express appreciation to their mothers for all the things that they do for their children. But not all children know who their mothers ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Lutheran

What Did The Lord Jesus Ask Of His Disciples

Contributed by Antonius Fu on Jun 10, 2023

The Lord Jesus wants His followers to deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, today we will reflect on a theme related to discipleship. And we will learn about the price a disciple must pay through what the Lord Jesus said in His teaching. In the passage of God's word we see that the Lord Jesus told the people who were following Him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Does More Than We Ask Or Imagine

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 25, 2011

LENT 4 - God does far more than we can ever ask or even imagine. Christ dwells in our hearts. Faith grasps God’s great love.

GOD DOES MORE THAN WE ASK OR IMAGINE (Outline) April 3, 2011 - Lent 4 - EPHESIANS 3:14-21 INTRO: People pray knowing what they want. Too often we may pray with only our own interests in mind. Too often we ask and ask and ask for more and more for ourselves. It would or could be a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Apr 3, 2024

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

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Immanuel: The Greatest Christmas Gift We Never Asked For

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 21, 2023

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

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-14

Denomination: Lutheran

"Queen Of Sheba Came Seeking And Finding"

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 7, 2011

In this sermon outline we see the Queen coming to the King. She did 5 things and left the King with what she heard of and desired. We too can come to Christ and receive what is needed in our lives according to His Will and Word. We too can come seeking an

"Queen of Sheba came Seeking and Finding" (1 Kings 10:1 ) And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to prove him with hard questions. (1 Kings 10:2 ) And she came to Jerusalem with a very great train, with camels that bare spices, and very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 10:1-7

How To Amaze Jesus

Contributed by Mark Jones on Oct 3, 2011

EOLS: God responds when we exercise faith that comes through the revelation of His power in our lives.

And Jesus Was Amazed (How to Amaze Jesus) Matthew 8:5-10 5 When Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking for help. 6 “Lord,” he said, “my servant lies at home paralyzed, suffering terribly.” 7 Jesus said to him, “Shall I come and heal him?” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-10

Denomination: Methodist

Enlarge My Influence! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 4, 2014

What should we be asking from God?

1 Chronicles. 4:9-10-Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, “Because I bore him in pain.” And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Ever Wrested With The Lord?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 20, 2019

You may be wrestling with the wrong person.

Have you ever wrested with the Lord? Gen.3224 And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day. 25 And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob's thigh was out of joint, as he wrestled ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

Ask, Seek, Knock: Transformed By Truth Matthew 7:7-8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 22, 2024

Today, we delve into the transformative words of Matthew 7:7-8, where Jesus invites us into a deeper relationship with Him through the powerful principles of asking, seeking, and knocking. Join me as we explore the transformative truth found in persistent and faith-filled prayer.

Ask, Seek, Knock: Transformed by Truth Matthew 7:7-8 Introduction: Today, we delve into the transformative words of Matthew 7:7-8, where Jesus invites us into a deeper relationship with Him through the powerful principles of asking, seeking, and knocking. Join me as we explore the transformative ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8, Jeremiah 29:13, Revelation 3:20, James 4:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Becoming Wise Guys And Wise Gals Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 14, 2021

In this section of James we learn that trials require wisdom, wisdom requires prayer, and prayer requires faith.

A. One day a man was driving down a country road when his car sputtered to a complete stop near a field with a few cows in it. 1. The driver got out of his car and lifted the hood to see what was the matter. 2. Then he noticed that one of the cows had come over to the fence nearby, and suddenly ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8, Proverbs 9:10, Psalm 14:1, Proverbs 4:7, Proverbs 2:6, Colossians 2:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To P. R. A. Y.

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 24, 2022

Discovering PRAY. Praise, Repentance, Asking, Yielding

2022.10.23 Sunday Sermon Outline William Akehurst, HSWC P.R.A.Y. – Praise. Repentance. Asking. Yielding. PRAISE – Understanding WHO GOD IS • Psalms 100 (KJV) 1 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. 2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. 3 Know ye that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-4, Psalm 111:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overshadowed

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 11, 2022

A Short teaching on being Overshadowed by the Holy Spirit

Overshadowed When we think about a shadow, we generally think of something dark and sinister just lurking outside our sight, and it fills us with fear. The idea or the link between shadows and fear is seen in the statement made where a person is afraid of their own shadow. We see such fear when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35, Acts 1:8, Luke 11:13

Denomination: Foursquare