Sermons on Asking:

Ascension 2016

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 4, 2016

The description of the ascension of Jesus to heaven is an interesting one. It shows us how consumed we may be with the world and its values instead of being consumed with the Kingdom of God and the mission which Jesus gave to us.

This coming Thursday is the day that some churches celebrate as Ascension Day because we know that Jesus appeared among His disciples for forty days after His resurrection and then He ascended into heaven. Normally we would celebrate the ascension of Jesus into heaven on the Sunday after ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Commands Commissions And Directives

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Sep 11, 2015

Jesus Gives us two commands, Love God, Love Each Other, one commission, Make Disciples and one directive, Remember Him Through Communion. A short sermon before communion in a Baptist Church.

This is a short sermon before a communion service in a Baptist church. We observe communion quarterly and on special occasions. COMMANDS, COMISSIONS AND DIRECTIVES Matt 24:34-40, Matt 28:18-20, Luke 22:19 (NLT) Intro: A little girl asked her mother, “Mommy, why do you cut the ends off the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah, The Running Prophet Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Sep 30, 2014

Call for rededication, to erase past sins so we can all do the work of the Lord.

Growing up, I never thought I would go into the ministry. I always thought that my past was simply too bad, that I’ve done too much, for me to be in the ministry. In fact, it wasn’t until Pastor asked us to pray about becoming the new youth pastors that I began to even seriously ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Knowing God Personally Living For God Powerfully Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 7, 2014

Fourth week of this series. God offers a personal relationship that leads to a powerful life for His glory.

Intro: Andy Stanley tells the story of when he was 13 and learning the meaning of the phrase, "Actions speak louder than words." His dad was the Associate Pastor of First Baptist in Atlanta when the senior pastor was asked to resign. Charles Stanley was asked to preach on Sundays until a suitable ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Think About Your Approach: Eureka

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 5, 2014

You have a mission? can you identify your mission? If not how will you complete what God has in store for you. Put feet on your dreams...

#2 EUREKA THE CALL: MY APPROACH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Thanks to Doctor Beth Grant for the fodder for this lesson. EUREKA: I HAVE FOUND IT... I CLAIM IT... I. HAVE YOU HEARD THE CALL? A. MISSION: TO BE SENT. Assigned task to an individual or a group. To have a purpose or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seeking Sunday School Helpers Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 19, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 9: 43 – 48

Luke 9: 43 – 48 Seeking Sunday School Helpers 43 And they were all amazed at the majesty of God. But while everyone marveled at all the things which Jesus did, He said to His disciples, 44 “Let these words sink down into your ears, for the Son of Man is about to be betrayed into the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:43-48

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"When Relationships Go Wrong” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 1, 2012

What should we do when relationships go wrong?

Even despite our best efforts there are times when relationships can go wrong. Jesus had poured out His heart to His friends. Certainly, He tried to do everything right with respect to His relationship with them. Yet, even Jesus experienced the sorrow associated with relationships going wrong. What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Demeanor And Disposition Of A Follower Of Christ Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 23, 2012

THIS SHORT PASSAGE IS REALLY ONLY THE BEGINNING OF THE STORY THAT WILL END WITH THE DEATH OF STEPHEN. STEPHEN WAS ONE OF THE FIRST DEACONS CHOSEN FOR THE EARLY CHURCH. FROM THAT MOMENT, IT SEEMS AS THOUGH HIS LIFE IS SHORT. THERE IS NOT MUCH TIME BETWE

THE DEMEANOR AND DISPOSITION OF A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST Acts 6:8-15 Now Stephen, a man full of God's grace and power, did great wonders and miraculous signs among the people. 9 Opposition arose, however, from members of the Synagogue of the Freedmen (as it was called)--Jews of Cyrene and Alexandria as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Good Ground Key To Fruitfulness

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on May 29, 2012

a good ground is important to have a abundant harvest

TOPIC: GOOD GROUND – KEY TO FRUITFULNESS Text: Mark 4:1-29 vv. 26-29, “26 And He said, the Kingdom of God is like a man who scatters seed upon the ground, 27 and then continues sleeping and rising night and day while the seed sprouts and grows and increases – he knows not how. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Road Blocks Or Detours?

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2009

Learn a new perspective on why we should take God’s detour around the road blocks in our lives.

AS YOU ALL MAY KNOW, IN 1935, THE HOOVER DAM WAS BUILT ON THE COLORADO RIVER IN THE BLACK CANYON, BETWEEN ARIZONA AND NEVADA. IT STILL IS RECOGNIZED TODAY AS ONE OF THE NATION’S CIVIL ENGINEERING WONDERS. WHAT MAKES THE HOOVER DAM SO UNIQUE IS THAT IT IS AN ARCH-GRAVITY DAM; THAT IS, IT IS AN ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

Who Is This King Of Glory?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 22, 2010

PALM SUNDAY (A) - Who is this King of glory? This King of glory is a very humble servant and our praiseworthy Savior.

“WHO IS THIS KING OF GLORY?” (Outline) March 28, 2010 - Palm Sunday - MATTHEW 21:1-11 INTRO: An age old question people need to answer is: “Who is the Lord?” Jesus asked the question of his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” They gave Jesus the different opinions of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Didn't God Answer My Prayer Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 31, 2010

This series is to make the church more aware of the importance of practicing the biblical discipline of prayer. Last three weeks adapted from a sermon series by Greg Groeschel called Prayer.

Introduction Exciting to see people getting interested in prayer. Many things to get excited about- our relationship w/God should be at the top of the list. This morning- continue with our series on prayer- Pt 3. Have you ever prayed a prayer sincerely-someone very sick (they died),marriage in ...read more

Scripture: John 9:31

Denomination: Charismatic

As

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 23, 2010

The key to the Lord’s Prayer is the word "as"

AS- The Lord’s Prayer Mt 6:5-18 Story: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. They set up their tent and fell asleep. Some hours later, Holmes woke his faithful friend. "Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see." Watson replied, "I see millions of stars." "What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-18

Denomination: Anglican

The Person Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by George Rennau on Sep 26, 2006

HE the Holy Spirit is not an IT, He is GOD, And we need his powerful indwelling presence

THE PERSON OF THE SPIRIT Luke 11:11-13 "Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? [12] Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? [13] If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:11-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Work Matters To God

Contributed by Steven Angus on Oct 5, 2006

Labor Day

OUR WORK MATTERS TO GOD Colossians 3:18-24 I recently read that including commuting time, the average American works about 50 hours a week. What studies actually show is that the percentage of people working longer hours has grown significantly over the past 10 years but at the same time those ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-24

Denomination: United Methodist