Sermons on Vain Repetition:

Finding What You're Looking For

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

asking and receiving

"Finding What You’re Looking For" Matthew 7:7-28 7/6/97 Intro: Jerry Clower - firehouse on fire - truck into fire, put fire out - new brakes Let’s suppose I had a magic lamp today. If I told you it had a magic genie inside that would grant you any three wishes, what would you wish for? How much ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On The Mount: Ask, Seek, Knock Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011

Message from the Sermon on the Mount about Asking, Seeking, and Knocking

Title: Ask, Seek, Knock Theme: Text: Matthew 7:7-12 As we look at this passage the first thing we must understand is that this is not the only qualification to getting our prayers answered. Jesus here is speaking on prayer but we must also combine all the other commands he has given us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Teach Me To Pray

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 29, 2020

As a young man I missed the point. I always said: LORD TEACH ME HOW TO PRAY... That is not what the disciples said: THEY SAID: LORD TEACH ME TO PRAY. Often, when all is said about prayer, more is said than done?

LORD, TEACH ME TO PRAY… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com BY PRAYER… BUT THE LORD STOOD WITH ME… HE HELPED ME… JESUS GAVE ME STRENGTH… JESUS DELIVERED ME… 2 Timothy 4:17 Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:17, James 5:16, Luke 11:1, Luke 18:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Privilege Of Christian Prayer

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 29, 2023

Christians everywhere need to understand what the Scriptures teach about prayer.

The Privilege of Christian Prayer Matthew 6:5-15 5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 6 But thou, when thou ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15, Luke 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Real Scary Story

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 26, 2025

Psalm 127:1 “Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain”.

A True Scary Story By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENNING: - We are in the Halloween season people are decorating their houses and yards with all kinds of Halloween décor from giant skeletons and inflatable witches, giant pumpkins and ghost. I am not going to in this message go down the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:27, 2 Thessalonians 2:3

Denomination: Apostolic

Walang Kabuluhang Mga Saloobin

Contributed by James Dina on Jul 19, 2020

Ang diablo ay nagdudulot ng walang kabuluhang mga saloobin, isang kasalanan na nabuo ng iyong kamustahin, at punan ang iyong mga puso ng mga saloobin sa panahon ng pagdarasal.

walang kabuluhang mga saloobin Bakit hindi nasagot ang ating mga dalangin? Sinisikap ni Satanas na matakpan ang Kristiyano sa gawa ng panalangin, kapag hindi niya ito maiiwasan. Pinapanood niya ang iyong mga galaw at nasa iyong takong saan ka man lumingon. Kung nag-iisip ka ng ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Moaning And Groaning

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 27, 2006

We’re all getting old yet as Christians we are waiting for the redemption of our bodies.

I. The Groaning of the Creation, 19-22 The Hap of the Believer A. The Expression B. The Expectation, “waiteth” II. The Groaning of the Christian, 23-25 The Hope of the Believer: A. The Expression B. The Expectation III. The Groaning of the Comforter, 26, 27 The Help of the Believer A. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

"What Is Good?” (Micah) Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002

The world needs to see us see us acting justly, loving mercy and walking humbly before God.

“What is Good?” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Whether it’s Christmas or someone’s birthday, or any other gift-giving occasion, there are some people simply impossible to find gifts for—what do you get for someone who doesn’t want or need anything? ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Congregational

Experiencing God's Fullness Series

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Sep 3, 2002

Paul’s prayer for us to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man

EXPERIENCING GOD’S FULLNESS I/ GOD’S POWER STRENGTHENS US: Ephesians 3:14-16 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, {15} Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, {16} That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Super Secret Message - [superman] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 11, 2006

Superman theme about good things we should do in secret, and secret sins and their demise. [Clark Kent Christians] Link included to formatted text and ’Super’ PowerPoint Presentation.

A Super Secret Message Matthew 6:1-18 Eccles. 12:14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil. Are you good with secrets? About to bust? Find joy in it? “I know something you don’t know!” [spill the beans?] Secrecy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Praying To The Father

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005

Principles for prayer

"FOR THIS CAUSE I BOW MY KNEES UNTO THE FATHER OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, OF WHOM THE WHOLE FAMILY IN HEAVEN AND EARTH IS NAMED." Verses 1 and 14 begin with the same three words: "FOR THIS CAUSE." The words, "FOR THIS CAUSE," refer back to Paul’s description in chapter 2 of what the Gentiles had ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The End Is Coming Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007

Exposition of 1 Peter 4:7-11

Text: 1 Peter 4:7-11, Title: The End is Coming, Date/Place: LSCC, 2/19/06, AM A. Opening illustration: statements from JWs and Gallup poll--ill file B. Background to passage: Peter brings up the subject of the “end of all things” as a reality check for the suffering believers of his day. So after ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom From The Preacher

Contributed by Arliss Beavers on May 15, 2008

There is a time to speak and a time to refrain from speaking.

5-18-08 SS lesson Wisdom from the Preacher Ecc 5:1-5 Ecclesiastes 5: 1-5 1. Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear, than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they consider not that they do evil. 2. Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Alone With God Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 3, 2010

God wants us to learn how to pray. To get alone in the secret place until we’re not alone anymore. To learn how to hear His voice, and enjoy fellowship with Him.

THE SCHOOL OF PRAYER #1: ALONE WITH GOD THE SUMMER OF SEEKING: “And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.” (Jeremiah 29:13). • Starting tonight and every Sunday from 6-7 pm this summer. Come and join us. • Prayer is one of the most powerful forces in the world ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-9

Denomination: *other

Three Duties Of Every Christion

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Nov 2, 2011

To explain that giving, praying, and fasting are things Jesus assumed we would. Its our duty. He said," when you"...not, "if you..."

Matt 6:2-8 2 Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 3 But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational