Sermons on Stop Asking Why:

Ask, Seek, Knock Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 10, 2009

A Look at Jesus teaching on Prayer in Matthew 7:7-11.

Sermon-10/28/07-Matthew 7:7-11 This morning we will look as Jesus continues teaching on our relationships in the Kingdom of God,specifically our relationship with our Heavenly Father-because Christ knew that it is only through God, living in total dependence on Him (being poor in spirit) that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: *other

I Never Asked For This

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 27, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 4: 1 – 12

2 Samuel 4: 1 – 12 I never asked for this 4 When Saul’s son heard that Abner had died in Hebron, he lost heart, and all Israel was troubled. 2 Now Saul’s son had two men who were captains of troops. The name of one was Baanah and the name of the other Rechab, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 4:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Ask, Seek, Knock Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 8, 2016

What does Jesus mean by ASK, SEEK, KNOCK? 1. ASK - Acknowledge our need and be ready to receive transformation 2. SEEK - Become an active partner with the LORD in your life 3. KNOCK - Be Ready to Welcome and Go through God's Open Doors

Luke 11:1-13; Psalms 138; Genesis 18:20-32 Theme: ASK, SEEK, KNOCK What Does Jesus mean by telling us to Ask, Seek and Knock? Proposition: What does Jesus mean by ASK, SEEK, KNOCK? 1. ASK - Acknowledge our need and be ready to receive transformation 2. SEEK - Become an active ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Ask And You Will Receive

Contributed by Jim Keegan on May 1, 2020

Faithful, believing, heartfelt prayer is a game-changer.

“Ask and You Will Receive” After the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, in which evangelist D.L. Moody’s church was destroyed, he decided to take a trip to England as a sort of educational sabbatical while the new sanctuary was being built. He wanted to learn from some of his British counterparts in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Gideon Asks For Signs Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 20, 2018

Gideon doubted God’s promise. Did God really want him to lead God’s army? What did he know about warfare? After all he was only an ordinary farmer.

Chapter 18.2.d: Gideon Asks for Signs Judges 6:37-40 Scripture 37 Behold, I will put a fleece of wool in the floor; and if the dew be on the fleece only, and it be dry upon all the earth beside, then shall I know that thou wilt save Israel by mine hand, as thou hast said. 38 And it was so: for ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:37-40

Denomination: Baptist

Asking, Seeking, Knocking

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 19, 2022

We have quit asking, we have quit seeking, and we have not knocked for so long that we have forgotten where the knocker is!

We have quit asking, we have quit seeking, and we have not knocked for so long that we have forgotten where the knocker is! What do I mean by that sentence? Well, when is the last time we actually talked to God the Father, petitioning him due to some circumstantial issue that might involve either ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Solomon Asks For Wisdom Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 9, 2023

The first step in getting wisdom is admitting we need it.

1 Kings 3 Solomon Asks for Wisdom 1 Kings 3:7-14 NIV “Now, LORD my God, you have made your servant king in place of my father David. But I am only a little child and do not know how to carry out my duties. 8 Your servant is here among the people you have chosen, a great people, too numerous to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:7-14, James 1:5, Proverbs 15:22, 1 Kings 12:6-11, Philippians 1:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ask, Seek, Knock PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

This sermon aims to explore the power of prayer through the lens of asking, seeking, and knocking as outlined in Matthew 7:7, emphasizing that our relationship with God is interactive and dynamic.

Good morning, family! Today, we're delving into a passage from the book of Matthew - chapter 7, verse 7. These words from Jesus offer us a blueprint for engaging with our Heavenly Father. They remind us that our relationship with God is interactive and dynamic. Oswald Chambers once wrote, "Prayer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7

Topics: Obedience, Persistence

Stop, To Smell The Flowers

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 17, 2001

Year C. 4th Sunday of Lent March 25th, 2001 Joshua 5: 9-12

Year C. 4th Sunday of Lent March 25th, 2001 Title: Joshua 5: 9-12 Title: “Stop, to smell the flowers” The first Passover in Canaan was a “memorial” of the night forty years earlier when God began to deliver the slaves, and so a memorial ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:9-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Stop, Look, Listen

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 10, 2006

$2,500 WAS PAID FOR THIS SLOGAN AND WHO KNOWS IT MAY HAVE SAVED YOUR LIFE AND YOUR NOT EVEN AWARE OF IT.

STOP, LOOK, LISTEN Deut 6:25 25 And it shall be our righteousness, if we observe to do all these commandments before the LORD our God, as he hath commanded us Grand Trunk R.R contest for words at crossings. Paid $2500.00 for STOP,LOOK,LISTEN. The reason is so you don’t get killed. Many lives ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stopping Stagnant Growth

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 20, 2006

The church like all living things has been created to grow

Stopping Stagnant Growth Matthew 13:1-9 August 6, 2006 Morning Service Introduction Would you rather be a tumbleweed or an oak in your influence on others? That’s the question posed by Galen Anderson, who wrote, "A man’s life is like either the tumbleweed or the oak tree. Some people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

When Jesus Stops Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 14, 2019

Sometimes we feel like God is too busy for us. Jesus teaches us that He is concerned with each one of us and He takes the time we need.

1. I like the story of a receptionist at a busy dental office who said that they had a patient who was always late for his dental work. She called him to confirm an appointment and he said, “I’m very busy so I’ll probably be about 15 minutes late. That won’t be a problem, will it?” She responded, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stop Feeding On Milk

Contributed by Trevor Chuma on Sep 3, 2018

For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. Hebrews 5:13

What becomes of your life is entirely up to you? If you’re waiting on God to do something about your life, your wait will be in vain, because He already did all that’s required for you to have an excellent, glorious, and triumphant life. The works were finished from the foundation of the world ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:13, 2 Peter 1:3, Hebrews 4:3

Denomination: Charismatic

The 4 Stops Of Blessings!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 31, 2019

This outline we point out from the Word 4 very special areas where we must not stop but press on to blessings, joy and victory.

The 4 Stops of Blessings! Philippians 3:14 (KJV) I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. I. Don’t stop believing. Hebrews 10:35 (KJV) Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. A. "Understanding is the reward of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14, Hebrews 10:35, Proverbs 3:5-6, Hebrews 9:28

Stop Date Setting

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 8, 2019

If God did not tell Jesus, He is definitely not telling anyone else.

On this day in 2012, the Rapture or the end of the world was to happen. Seven years later the Rapture was to happen on December 8th according to a chart I saw. Now others believe the Rapture is imminent. The 1st Century Christians thought He would come back in their lifetime. Every generation ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37, 2 Peter 3:3-4

Denomination: Baptist