Sermons on Matthew 7:9: showing 1-15 of 220

Prayer

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 27, 2000

God will answer us if we ask.

Prayer Matthew 7:7-12 "Ask, and it shall be given to you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you. [8] "For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it shall be opened. [9] "Or what man is there among you, when his son shall ask him for a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Mount Lesson 31

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 8, 2001

Lesson 31

For the first and only time in this sermon, we find Jesus addressing the same subject twice. The subject of prayer was covered in detail in Matthew 6, especially in the section dealing with the Model Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13). His second mention of the subject shows how serious a matter prayer is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Judgment Vs. Discernment

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: We can discern right from wrong without judging the individual.

Thesis: We can discern right from wrong without judging the individual. Intro.: 1. Have you ever tried to point out the truth to someone only to have them accuse you of judging them? a. Illust. Suggesting to a co-worker that drinking and chasing women is wrong. (He's alcoholic/married!) "You're ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-15

"Do Not Pass: Refusing To Judge Others" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 3, 2003

Why we should refuse to judge others.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Fifth Week of Lent April 6, 2003 “Do Not Pass: Refusing to Judge Others” Matthew 7:1-12 James 4:11, 12 INTRODUCTION: In today’s scripture when Jesus said “judge not” was He wanting his disciples to close their eyes to all evil and error? Did he intend ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-12, James 4:11-12

Denomination: Methodist

Ask.. Seek.. And Knock Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 28, 2003

Within this command to pray I think we can see five general principles about prayer.

“Ask, … Seek … And Knock” Matt 7:7-11 There is nothing that reveals more about a believer than his or her prayer life. How that individual approaches God and what that individual is willing to ask for reveals how he or she views God. We frame our requests in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

How God Answers Prayers

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003

To prove that God hears and answers the Christian’s prayers.

HOW GOD ANSWERS PRAYERS Text: Matt. 7.7-11 Thesis: To prove that God hears and answers the Christian’s prayers. Introduction: (1) Prayer is one of the most lacking practices of a Christian. (a) Typically, we pray before meals and when we are called upon to pray. (b) Sometimes, we pray when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On The Mount (Kjv)

Contributed by Samuel Low on Aug 9, 2003

An outline of Matthew Chapter 7 looking at judging others, prayer, eternity, false teachers, the kingdom of heaven, and building your life.

Sermon On The Mount Matthew 7 I. How To Judge Others (7:1-6) A. What goes around comes around (7:1-2) 1. Judge Not (1) 2. Measured to you again (2) B. Look at yourself first (7:3-6) 1. The little things in the lives of others (3-5) 2. The big things in your life (3-5) 3. Know the difference ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer And Our Great Salvation

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 20, 2003

Introduction: Our salvation is so great that most of us never enter into an understanding of its full significance. The word salvation is a word that refers to many of God’s activities on our behalf. For example, it is used to refer to our initial experi

Prayer and Our Great Salvation Text: “Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up" (Luke 18:1 NIV). Scripture Reading: Luke 18:1-8; Matthew 7:7-11 Introduction: Our salvation is so great that most of us never enter into an understanding of its ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stepping Out & Stepping Up!

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 23, 2003

Be willing to get out of our boats.I want to encourage you get out of the boat. Not only do I want to encourage you to get out of the boat, but also want you to remember whatever happens move toward Jesus. When you have problems in your home, and problems

Matthew 7:7-11 7 “Keep on asking, and you will be given what you ask for. Keep on looking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened. 8 For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And the door is opened to everyone who knocks. 9 You parents—if your children ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11, Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Music Stops!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 31, 2001

The Mountain is the place we always meet with God and never want to leave. But, God desires us to go home and share our experience with others.

"When the Music stops!" Opening remarks: This weekend was a great success. People where blessed and touched from every age bracket. You could say we experienced one of those mountain top experiences. So I ask the question today, “What do we do now that the music stopped?” This is a very good ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12, Matthew 7:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer, The Pathway To Blessing Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 11, 2002

Do we realize that we have a wonderful gift, it is called prayer. I revamped this from a 1996 message I did.

INTRODUCTION • How many times have we wondered why God has not blessed us in a certain way? How many times have you asked God for something from your heart only to feel that God kicked dirt in your face or that He did not hear you? • When you asked God and felt rejected, did you ever sit back and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Judging The Judgement Of Judging

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002

Short sermon on how and how not to judge

Judging The Judgement Of Judging Matthew 7:1-12 People love to judge. Popularity of Talk-TV, Court-Tv, height of OJ trial, President Clinton’s trials. Even those who hold the opinion of, "You have your beliefs, and I have mine." make judgements upon those who form strong judgments by calling ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Judge Not That You Be Not Judged

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002

Jesus’ words condemn a certain type of judgment, but there are limits to our tolerance.

Introduction: A few years ago, a congregation of the Lord’s church in Oklahoma disfellowshiped a woman for immorality. When she filed a lawsuit against the church, the story made all the national news media. One of the shows to give the lawsuit coverage was Phil Donahue and on that show, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6, Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Gotta Ask! Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 25, 2001

This is th 19th part of the Sermon on the Mount Series, looks at our prayer requests

THIS ENTIRE PASSAGE OF SCRIPTURE IS DEPENDENT ON ONE THING AND THAT IS A PROPER UNDERSTANDING OF VS.9,10 & 11. BECAUSE CHRIST USES THESE VERSES TO QUALIFY THE VERSES THAT WENT BEFORE. AND SO CHRIST USES THE CONCEPT OF FATHER TO DESCRIBE GOD. BUT THE FATHER CONCEPT IS ONLY VALID FOR THOSE OF US ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

More Divine Warnings Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 7

MORE DIVINE WARNINGS Matthew 7 v. 1 - 14 1. God’s warning against censoriousness or "mote hunting" in God’s work v. 1 " Judge not that ye be not judged." (a) Negatively - v. 1 "judge not"or critize or condemn others (b) Positively v. 1 "that ye be not judged" v. 2 explains why:- (c) Instructively ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-14

Denomination: Holiness