Ask Jesus Now For The Things That You Need (video)
Carter Conlon teaches that Jesus invites believers to boldly ask Him for their needs, promising that those who seek will find and receive joy and strength even amid trials.
This sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking God for the strength and courage needed to live a life that reflects Christ. It highlights the need to ask God for help in changing our hearts, attitudes, and priorities to align with His will. The message urges believers to seek first the kingdom of God, to love others as Christ does, and to be willing to endure hardships for the sake of the gospel.
Sermon Outline
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I. The Promise of Asking
- Jesus commands to ask, seek, and knock with assurance of receiving
- Everyone who asks receives, emphasizing God's generosity
- God gives good gifts to His children as a loving Father
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II. The Disciples’ Understanding and Preparation
- Jesus reveals upcoming trials and the need for inner strength
- Disciples had not fully asked in Jesus’ name until this point
- Asking leads to fullness of joy amid hardship
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III. Characteristics of Kingdom Disciples
- They must hunger for righteousness and act with mercy and purity
- Called to be salt and light, avoiding hypocrisy and loving enemies
- To live in peace, forgive repeatedly, and speak truth always
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IV. Practical Warnings and Encouragements
- The importance of asking before the time of crisis closes
- Avoid seeking security in worldly things; seek first God's kingdom
- God empowers believers to endure and rejoice through trials
Key Quotes
“Ask and it shall be given you. Seek and you shall find. Knock and it shall be opened to you.” — Carter Conlon
“Everyone that asks receives. Everyone. And that means you.” — Carter Conlon
“The Christian church is not just to endure difficult days. We're to have the joy of the Lord in our heart. That is our strength.” — Carter Conlon
Application Points
- Approach Jesus daily with your needs and requests, trusting He hears and answers.
- Cultivate joy by relying on Jesus’ presence especially during trials and uncertainties.
- Live as salt and light by embodying mercy, truth, and peace in your relationships and community.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to ask Jesus for the things you need?
It means to approach Jesus with faith and confidence, requesting His help and provision, trusting that He will answer according to His will.
Why had the disciples not asked in Jesus’ name until this point?
Jesus was teaching them that true asking comes with understanding His mission and relying on His authority, which they fully embraced after His resurrection and the coming of the Holy Spirit.
How can believers have joy during difficult times?
By asking Jesus for strength and trusting in His presence, believers receive a joy that transcends circumstances, which becomes their true strength.
What does being 'salt and light' mean in this sermon?
It means believers are called to influence the world positively by promoting healing, preservation, and thirst for God’s truth, while living pure and merciful lives.
Why is it important to ask before the time of crisis?
Because once the crisis fully arrives, the opportunity to receive God’s provision and strength may be closed, similar to Noah’s ark door being shut before the flood.