Sermons on Unspoken Requests:

Pleading Passenger/Purchased Pardon Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on May 3, 2008

Jonah makes a plea, Take me up....get me out of here, his solution to the terrible mess he made. This is true for today’s throwaway society. Yet, Jesus prayed similarly, "Take me up,", but He pled for our forgivness as He offered Himself.

JONAH 1:12 PLEADING PASSENGER/PURCHASED PARDON I. PERSONAL PLEA: A. Perceptive. B. Pathetic. C. Plausible. II. PETULANT PLEA: A. Paradoxical. B. Perfidious. C. Polarizing. III. PROTOTYPICAL PLEA: A. Pliable. B. Purchased. C. Progressive. In answer to the sailors’ question as to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:10-12

Denomination: Methodist

Asking For More

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 14, 2019

To find out how to ask God for more than we can ever imagine please read this sermon!

Immeasurably More! Ephesians 3:20-21 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 When we kneel before the Father with unclean lips (Isaiah 6:5) and nothing more than filthy rags to offer (Isaiah 64:6), one can’t help but wonder why a holy God would ever listen to our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21, John 16:24, Matthew 7:7, Mark 11:24, John 15:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

"Definite Prayer" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 17, 2008

Second in a three sermon series on prayer.

As we mentioned last time, our Lord’s disciples had asked Him to teach them to pray (v. 1). The request made by the disciples of our Lord should also be our request of Him, for prayer is the foundational disci¬pline of the Christian life. It is through prayer that we access the power of God, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 51: Preach Impromptu Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 13, 2018

Occasionally a preacher is required to give a sermon with only a few minutes notice and completely without preparation. Here's how to do it.

Lesson Goal Learn how to preach without notice. Lesson Intro 2 Timothy 4:2 tells preachers to always be ready to give a sermon. There comes a time when you will show up at a church service only to be asked to pinch hit for someone else who had been scheduled to speak. Perhaps you are on vacation ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Key To The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Mark Lewis on Sep 20, 2009

Part 1 in a series on the Lord’s Prayer

The Key to the Kingdom of God Luke 11:1-13 Intro. – The foundation of understanding the kingdom of God is an absolute trust in the Heavenly Father’s goodness toward us. The key to unlocking the kingdom of God is understanding the Lord’s Prayer because in this prayer are the ingredients necessary ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer Of The Warrior Series

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Feb 26, 2006

The last but not least piece of the Christian’s armor is prayer.

Christian Warfare - Pt. 8 We now come to the final installment in our series on the Christian warfare I have been teaching God’s Word for well over 20 years. I can honestly say that there has not been a series of lessons that have been as crucial than those of this series. Truly, whether or not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life And Death Needs Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Oct 8, 2015

Esther

Life and Death Needs Esther 7:3-4; 8:3-6 1. The timing of when to ask A. What are the possible reasons to wait 3 times? B. What was the providential reason to wait 3 times? (5:14, 6:11) 2. The tears with the request A. My request should seek God's ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

John 17 - A Glorious Prayer Of Joy Through Immense Pain

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 23, 2010

Jesus suffered and died for us. Jesus offers up a prayer in John 17 that shows His desire for us and His joy in obeying the Father through much suffering.

(Note the Semi-Chiastic Structure of John 17) John 17 – A Glorious Prayer of Joy through Immense Pain Full Structure of John 17:1-26 A) Verses 1-3: The time has come: The Father will Glorify His Son; Eternal life is only through Jesus. B) Verses 4-8: Jesus' account: He has glorified the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anticipate The Extraordinary Series

Contributed by George Casady on Jan 18, 2001

Jesus’ GLORY-WORK is best revealed when we takes ordinary people and enables them to accomplish the extraordinary

Anticipate the Extraordinary John 2:1-11 This morning we return to our study series in the Gospel of John, our series title: Jesus Christ is Worthy of Our Worship and Witness. In the second chapter of John’s gospel we have the account of the first miracle of our Lord. The scene has now shifted ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeking The Praise Of God Or Men

Contributed by Paul George on Jun 9, 2006

The subject matter in these verses focuses on giving, praying and fasting. The initial reading of the passage will show that the basic teaching of Jesus will be to avoid the seeking the praise of men and to seek to please God.

Seeking the Praise of God or Men Matthew 6:1-18 The subject matter in these verses focuses on giving, praying and fasting. The initial reading of the passage will show that the basic teaching of Jesus will be to avoid the seeking the praise of men and to seek to please God. The first four verses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18, Matthew 6:6-18

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus On Prayer

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 30, 2002

The sermon is based on one of Jesus’ parables that teaches some important aspects on prayer.

INTRODUCTION From Roman history comes the story of a Roman emperor in his chariot as a part of a parade. Cheering people lined the streets while legionaries were stationed to keep the people at a safe distance. The emperor’s family sat on a platform to watch him go by in all the pride of his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-8, Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth Exposed Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 9, 2021

The enemy brings much opposition and false accusation against believers. While he has power, he is no match for the sovereign Lord. As we stand for truth, we rest knowing truth will always prevail.

The Truth Exposed Esther 7: 1-10 Take a moment to consider the many ups and downs the Jews have experienced at this point. All who are in Persia were either removed from their homeland by force, or born into captivity in a foreign land. One of their own had been crowned queen of the kingdom, but ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Holy Spirit Does Not Give Into Our Whims, But Helps To Bring Out God's Best In Us And Teaches Us To Love What Is Difficult

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why The Holy Spirit Does Not Give Into Our Whims, but Helps to Bring Out God’s Best in Us and Teaches Us to Love What is Difficult Rom. 8:26-28

Why The Holy Spirit Does Not Give Into Our Whims, but Helps to Bring Out God’s Best in Us and Teaches Us to Love What is Difficult - Rom. 8:26-28 Illustration:People need people. Laurie was about three when one night she requested my aid in getting undressed. I was downstairs and she was upstairs, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To See Jesus

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 18, 2024

A sermon for the fifth Sunday in Lent, Year B

March 17, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 12:20-33 To See Jesus Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. So there were some Greeks who wanted to see Jesus. These would have been individuals who were known as ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Why The Holy Spirit Does Not Give Into Our Whims, But Helps To Bring Out Go

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006

The Holy Spirit listens to our cries, but selectively responds to the prayers that are in conformity with the will of God for our lives. The Spirit acts as our advocate to the Father, but acts only according to the will of God. The Spirit has a way of fi

Why The Holy Spirit Does Not Give Into Our Whims, but Helps to Bring Out God’s Best in Us and Teaches Us to Love What is Difficult by Paul Fritz Romans 8:26-8:28 Why The Holy Spirit Does Not Give Into Our Whims, but Helps to Bring Out God’s Best in Us and Teaches Us to Love What is Difficult - ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational