Sermons on Timing Of Answers:

The Question And The Only Right Answer To It

Contributed by David Mcnally on May 5, 2014

The question which the Philippian jailer asked Paul and Silas 2,000 years ago is still relevant today and we have to encourage people to ask it, and no matter how 'diverse' or 'multi-cultural' our society is, there is only one correct answer to it.

Psalm 34:1-9 and 17-22 (all) emphasize v.22 Acts 16: 16-34 Sermon: What must I do to be Saved? There's only one answer to that question. “Saved”. A little 5-letter word usually being the past tense of the verb “save” which means 'set free' or 'rescue'. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Answering The Most Important Questions Series

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Mar 27, 2007

Preaching the good news

THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTIONS Acts 17:24-31 Have you noted that among the first questions we ask when we meet someone is the question “What’s new?” In Acts 17 the apostle Paul came to Athens. He came to Areopagus, one of the “Seven Wonders of Ancient World.” The people in Athens did the same thing, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith, Fruit, And Answered Prayers Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 20, 2006

Jesus wants fruit. Faith and prayer are supplied to us through him for this purpose.

Mark 11 The final week of Jesus’ life begins with the triumphal entry into Jerusalem among cries of Hosana and blessing. This chapter begins on Sunday of that week and takes us through part of Tuesday as Jesus begins to force the hand of the religious leaders in Jerusalem. Jesus knows what will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Conditions For Answering Prayer

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 4, 2004

Too many people are frustrated, discouraged and disillusioned when they do not get their prayers answered. Here are eleven ways to help bring in the reign of God and see His will done and find sweet relief.

God’s Conditions for Answering Prayer Too many people are frustrated, discouraged and disillusioned when they do not get their prayers answered. Here are eleven ways to help bring in the reign of God and see His will done in, through and with your life. Hebrews 4:15-16 - "For we do not have a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hard Questions, Simple Answers

Contributed by Robby And Donna Flint on Feb 8, 2023

Jesus responds to the Pharisees and Herodians, God responds to Moses. In both situations, God provided simple answers to what could have been hard questions.

Well election day is finally over, you may or may not have liked the outcome of the presidential or legislature elections and you may or may not have liked the outcome of the constitutional amendments, but I think this is a good time for us to reflect on our obligations as citizens…and specifically ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22, Exodus 33:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Temptation--Only A Question, Not An Answer

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 7, 2007

Temptation comes in varied and subtle ways. But we can resist in rather than give in.

April, 2007 “Temptation--Only a Question, Not an Answer” Matthew 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Desserts have sometimes been named “seduction” or “temptation” because there is something “delicious” and full of promise offered. Oscar Wilde said, “The only way to get rid of temptation is to give in to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Answering The Call: The Life Of Samuel Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001

Discovering what it means to serve God is best illustrated by examining the commitment of those who do serve, like Samuel.

What chance for great honor does God give us? The chance to influence a group of people That’s the greatest honor God gives one of His servants We must serve if we want to honor God. God’s Servant: I Is Known as God’s Possession 1 Samuel 3:20 And all Israel from Dan even to Beersheba knew ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:3, 1 Samuel 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

Answering A Challenge From A Muslim Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 16, 2014

I recently received a challenge from a Muslim friend to read the Qur’an from the beginning and to stop when I find the first “contradiction” between it and the Bible. This is my answer to my friend.

I recently received a challenge from a Muslim friend to read the Qur’an from the beginning and to stop when I find the first “contradiction” between it and the Bible. His reasoning for this seemed good for this challenge: If you begin from the beginning of the Qur’an, than ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Answering Our Critrics: The Bible Series

Contributed by Richard Pannell on May 10, 2001

A defense for the integrity of the Bible

Introduction How many time have you heard questions like these: How can a book over 2000 years old have anything to do with life in the 21st century? How can you believe stories about a sea parting and the sun standing still, and a man being eaten by a fish and surviving for three day? How can ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace: The Answer For My Debt Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 5, 2014

Grace, Forgiveness, Redemption

Ephesians 2:1-10 August 21, 2022 Introduction: When I lived in Louisville, almost every Friday for 10 years, “The Price Is RIGHT” was part of my day. I’d try to make it into Lexington by 11 a.m. so I’d get to watch the show with my brother Sam and my mother – and then the 3 of us bid ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mystery Of (Un)answered Prayer

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 23, 2021

Two stories from Mark 7 illustrate the mystery of answered prayer: God adapts his glorious plan to the requests of ordinary people, even when granting the requests is greater than people can imagine.

THE MYSTERY OF (UN)ANSWERED PRAYER—Mark 7:24-37 Many people have had the experience of praying—passionately, even desperately—and not receiving the answer they were seeking. That can be confusing, even troubling, and we naturally ask, “Why?” Was God not listening? Is he not able to do what we ask? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37, Matthew 15:21-28, Isaiah 35:5-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Answering God’s Call

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 8, 2025

What is the barrier that stops people from answering God's (or Jesus') call?

Answering God’s call Luke 11:5 – 8 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 11:5 And He said to them, “Suppose one of you has a friend, and goes to him at midnight and says to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves, 6 because a friend of mine has come to me from a journey and I have nothing to serve ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Gods Conditions To Answered Prayer Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 15, 2021

Some people would like prayer with no conditions. Prayer has conditions. It's true that Jesus said, "If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer" (Matthew 21:22).

Some people would like prayer with no conditions. Prayer has conditions. It's true that Jesus said, "If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer" (Matthew 21:22). But, even in that statement, we have one condition to prayer is faith. As we examine the scriptures, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12, Matthew 7:11

#3spin A Web Answers Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 28, 2002

We close the spin the web series with a heavy conclusion of loved ones going to hell.

#3 Spinning a web to catch the lost: ANSWERS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We must develop a system to bring others to the Lord. Part 3 of 3. TEXT: Text: Prov. 11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life: and he that WINNETH souls is wise. Jude 1: 22. And some having ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:30, Jude 1:22-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's 3 Answers To Prayer

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002

God always answers our prayers. But He may not answer them the way that we desire. This sermon examines some reasons for God’s response to us.

September 23, 2001 John 11 “God’s three answers to prayer” INTRODUCTION 1. God says “yes” to some requests. We like that. We respond well to that. In the passage that we looked at last week, Acts 4, the disciples received exactly what they asked for. They asked for boldness to continue ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist