Sermons on The Knock:

Moving Worship Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Oct 30, 2002

What keeps God from moving in worship? We do! We are in a free partnership with him in these things. He knocks, and we can open up or ignore him.

This sermon was preached by Scotty L Killingsworth at Evergreen Church on Sunday morning November 3, 2002. Moving Worship Psalms 23 God is on the move. He is dynamic not static. God who is one day old and ancient of days is and will always be on the move. He never goes on vacation, sleeps or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Your Giants: Slump Guns Series

Contributed by Max Lucado on Nov 1, 2006

These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. It is never too late to get up when you have been knocked down.

“Slump Guns” 1 Samuel 30:1-6 These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. THEME: It is never too late to get up when you have been knocked down. Introduction: In Max Lucado’s book, Facing Your Giants, he relates the story that was not David’s finest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6, 1 Samuel 30:1-30

Denomination: Christian Church

Trail Of Light Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Nov 24, 2019

Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, sometimes the folks trying to knock you down, do not see the trail of light you leave behind, ...

Trail Of Light by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (November 24, 2019) “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14, Genesis 1:3-4, John 3:16, 1 Peter 4:12-19, Matthew 16:15-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Friends

Prayer: A Really Really Good Day...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 17, 2021

Three prayers stages: 1. ASK, 2. SEEK, 3. KNOCK... Either we will trust God and have a good day or we will grow weary? It is up to you.

PRAYER: WILL YOU MAKE TODAY A REALLY, REALLY GOOD DAY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: SEEMS WE HAVE LOWERED THE STANDARD OF PRAYER, WE MUST COME TO GOD AND BE DIRECT. Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8, John 14:1, Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Empty Jars

Contributed by Yew Song on Dec 12, 2002

Many stop receiving God’s blessings because we stop bringing empty jars, and allow Him to change our little into much. Keep asking, seeking & knocking.

‘Empty Jars’ Text: 2 Kings 4:1-7 The story – picture the story in your mind. The prophet is sick and had to borrow to pay bills. Then he died, leaving his family in debt, with only a little oil left. In comes the prophet Elisha and a miracle happens but: Question: Why did the oil stopped? Before ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

A Heart Affair

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Oct 21, 2005

This sermon knocks down the ’you can look, but you can’t touch’ mentality. God’s not just concerned with bodily adultery, but also the adultery that takes place in the heart.

A Heart Affair A sermon on Lust Introduction Today we are going to talk about a subject that is very disturbing. That subject is adultery. And the most disturbing fact about this subject is that we are all adulterers. Does that shock you? It should! But it is a reality. Read Matthew 5:27-30 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Praising God For His Wonders - Sermon Iv: Praising God For Answered Prayer Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 11, 2019

We the children of God are more than welcome to be persistent in asking our Father in Heaven for what we need, to keep on seeking, to keep on knocking as an ongoing act of faith in God.

PRAISING GOD FOR ANSWERED PRAYER In this month’s Health & Nutrition Newsletter, I read an interesting report based on a study of the “dose-response” effect of exercise – that is, if you exercise more than the minimum recommended for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Making Decisions

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 19, 2015

What should we do when we have to make an important decision? The Bible says, "Seek and you will find, ask and it will be given to you, knock and the door will be opened to you."

Object: A coin and a fortune cookie. Scripture: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. Matthew 7: 7 People do different things when they have a difficult decision to make. • Urim and thummim. Like dice. • Draw ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7

Denomination: Baptist

"Decision Making Made Easy"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 29, 2014

What should we do when we have to make an important decision? The Bible says, "Seek and you will find, ask and it will be given to you, knock and the door will be opened to you."

Object: A coin and a fortune cookie. Scripture: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. Matthew 7: 7 People do different things when they have a difficult decision to make. • Urim and thummim. Like dice. • Draw ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Principles

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jun 5, 2022

Jesus talks about asking, seeking, and knocking. It's all about the privilege that we have to make our requests known unto God through prayer.

The Christian Principles Today let us meditate on Matthew 7:7-12. Chapters five, six, and seven of Matthew are Jesus delivered sermons on the mount on the northern coast of the Sea of Galilee. “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Time For Personal Spiritual Renewal

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 19, 2008

The natural drift in our Christian life is toward spiritual dryness, apathy and indifference. When we get into a spiritual rut – a grace with the ends knocked out - we are ready for a time of renewal.

A Time For Personal Spiritual Renewal Matthew 4:1-4 The natural drift in our Christian life is toward spiritual dryness, apathy and indifference. When we get into a spiritual rut – a grace with the ends knocked out - we are ready for a time of renewal. Out natural tendency is to drift from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-4

Denomination: Free Methodist

Opportunities Vs Obstructions

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 12, 2025

Who is knocking at your door? God has many opportunities to advance. Refuse to focus on the obstructions before us. Put forth greater effort and see the doors open before you.

OBSTRUCTION VS OPPORTUNITY = WHO IS KNOCKING AT YOUR DOOR. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (I do this in two parts) OPPORTUNITY: A CHANCE TO MAKE BETTER, being in the right place at the right time, make progress, an open door, a favorable time or set ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:9, Galatians 6:9-10, Luke 10:29-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

David And Goliath Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 11, 2022

The story of David and Goliath has come to embody the struggle of the little guy – the underdog – the bullied who takes on the bully and knocks him off his pedestal - vanquishing the baddies from the land.

November 12, 2022 *** DISCLAIMER *** I did a sermon in 2016 entitled, "Giants", which has been uploaded to this website. Since the story of David and Goliath is so loved, it was requested when we began our "Bible Stories" series. So, here is the 2022 version. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:26, Numbers 1:45

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

It's Jesus - Can I Come In Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 15, 2023

How does Jesus end up being on the outside of this Church? Let's see what was happening in Laodicea and how Jesus redeems them.

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22; John 14:21-23 Theme: Who Owns the Home? Title: It’s Jesus – May I Come In? Is Jesus inside your church or heart or is He knocking at the door? INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I read this advertisement recently: Room ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, John 14:21-23, Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Nazarene

Marital Dominoes Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 25, 2001

Paul teaches that Spirit-filling plays out in a practical way in our personal relationships, keeping our lives from knocking down the things that are most important instead of building them up.

Introduction The following game, Marital Dominoes, is an effective way for a husband to cause a negative chain reaction in his wife. The “benefits” of this game then are double. Not only does the husband enjoy his own sins, but he also gets to put up with his wife’s. Everybody loses! The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33, 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist