Christ's Shall Be's
The sermon emphasizes the importance of sincere prayer, faith, and seeking God's kingdom above all else.
Samuel Alexander Danford preaches on the power of prayer and faith, emphasizing the importance of seeking God in secret, asking, seeking, and knocking with faith to receive His blessings openly. He encourages enduring persecution for Christ's sake, promising salvation to those who persevere. Danford highlights the significance of confessing Christ to be confessed, seeking God's kingdom first, and agreeing in prayer with fellow believers for answered requests. He also stresses the principles of giving, loving enemies, and being merciful as reflections of God's character.
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Matthew 6:6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Matthew 9:29 Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you.
Matthew 10:22 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.
Confess Christ and ye shall be confessed -- Matthew 10:32 (This is not the exact wording in Matthew 10:32. -- DVM)
Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Matthew 18:19 Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.
Matthew 21:22 And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.
Mark 4:25 For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he hath.
Luke 6:35-36 But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil. 36 Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.
Luke 6:38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.
Luke 9:48 And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great.
John 10:9 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.
Acts 11:16 Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost.
Sermon Outline
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I
- The importance of private prayer
- Seeking God in secret
- God's rewards for sincere prayer
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II
- The power of asking in faith
- The promise of receiving
- The role of belief in prayer
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III
- Endurance in faith amidst challenges
- Confession of Christ as a source of salvation
- The significance of perseverance
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IV
- Seeking the Kingdom of God first
- Understanding God's provision
- The relationship between righteousness and blessings
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V
- The call to love and do good
- Mercy as a reflection of God's character
- The impact of generosity on our lives
Key Quotes
“But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret.” — Samuel Alexander Danford
“Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” — Samuel Alexander Danford
“For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.” — Samuel Alexander Danford
Application Points
- Make time for private prayer to deepen your relationship with God.
- Practice asking in faith, believing that God will respond to your needs.
- Show mercy and generosity to others as a reflection of God's love in your life.