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Matthew 7:7-11

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Ask, Search, Knock

⁷ “Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you. ⁸For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened. ⁹Is there anyone among you who, if your child asks for bread, will give a stone? ¹⁰Or if the child asks for a fish, will give a snake? ¹¹If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask him!

New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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Commentaries on Matthew 7:7-11: Calvin | Matthew Henry | Jamiesson, Fausset, Brown
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Never Stop Seeking Holiness

Alex Yeung | ePriest

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

This reflection by Alex Yeung on Matthew 7:7-12 is about Jesus commanding the disciples to ask things of the Father. Yeung encourages prayer and childlike trust in the One who supplies all our needs.

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Prayer, Goodness, Trust, Sanctification

Opened And Closed Doors

Dana English | Visual Commentary on Scripture

Artwork, Article about Artwork, Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Dana English examines "sheer persistence" in Luke 11:5–13 and Matthew 7:7–11, using three art pieces that depict the symbolism of the door.

Matthew 7:7-11; Luke 11:5-13

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Ask, Seek, Knock

Elyse Ramirez | theWord

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this audio homily on Matthew 7:7-12, Elyse Ramirez encourages Christians to approach God in prayer like children approach their mother—full of confidence and expectant trust. (Length: 5:44)

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Mother, Petition, Prayer, Trust

Choosing Healing

Elsa Peters | Re-Worship

This is a unique healing rite, taken from Matthew 7:7-12 by Elsa Peters. In it, the congregation responds to Christ's willingness to heal.

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Epiphany, Healing, Silence, Road

Ask, Seek, Knock

Gabriel von Wendt | ePriest

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

A reflection on Matthew 7:7-12 about strengthening our trust in God and counting on allowing God to lighten our burden. This meditation speaks on asking God properly, being docile to God's inspirations, and seeking "God-centeredness."

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Seeking God, Trust

The Golden Rule

Rolf Jacobson | Working Preacher

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In this podcast, Rolf Jacobson, Joy Moore, and Kathryn Schifferdecker discuss judging others, the golden rule, and the parable of the wise and foolish builders from Matthew 7:1-14, 24-29. (Length: 11:27)

Matthew 7:1-14, 24-29

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Foundation, Golden Rule, Judgment

Trustworthy

Robert M Zanicky | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In his sermon on Matthew 7:7-12, Robert Zanicky explains that though our capacity to trust may be malformed during childhood, our God is still trustworthy.

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Trust, Attributes Of God, God's Faithfulness

But What Did Jesus Actually Say?

Michael Gillis | Ancient Faith

Article about Scripture

In this article from the Orthodox tradition, Michael Gillis examines the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) by linking love for God and others with final judgment.

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Sermon On The Mount, Love For Others, Love For God, Judgment

Delight of Discovery

John R Gunn | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Reminding us that the Kingdom of Heaven is described by Jesus as something that is sought (Matthew 7:7-12, 13:44), this article by John Gunn explains that God desires us to have the joy of discovery.

Matthew 7:7-12, 13:44

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Treasure, Study, Kingdom Of God, Exegesis

Commentary on Matthew 7:1-14, 24-29

Working Preacher | Working Preacher

Prayer, Service Outline or Song Suggestions

Commentary on Matthew 7:-14, 24-29 via a prayer and hymn and choral suggestions.

Matthew 7:1-14, 24-29

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Answering with thanks

Rhonda Mawhood Lee | The Christian Century

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Rhonda Mawhood Lee reflects on the principle that visitors whom we tend to see as interruptions of our routine, are in fact gifts of God, opportunities for grace, for whom we can give thanks.

Matthew 6:9-13, 7:7-11

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Visitors, Thanksgiving, Hospitality, Perseverance

We Believe That Faith Is Known by Its Fruits

William H Willimon | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

William H. Willimon, based on the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7), shares a Wesleyan view of faith and how discipleship and discipline go together.

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Sermon On The Mount, Faith, Discipline, United Methodist

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Jesus Teaches Us How to Pray

Darrell Delaney | Groundwork

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this audio with transcript, Darrell Delaney and Scott Hoezee reflect on Jesus' teaching about prayer (Matthew 6:5-14, 7:7-12) and conclude that motivations of the heart are more important in prayer than correct words. (Length: 24:58)

Matthew 6:5-14, 7:7-12

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God's Provision, Heart, Hypocrisy, Lord's Prayer

Ask, Seek, Knock

Mary Jeremiah Gillett | theWord

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

A sermon on Matthew 7:7-12 by Mary Jeremiah Gillett, who uses the acroynm "A.S.K."—signifying "Ask, Seek, Knock"—to explain the persistence and faith that Jesus seeks to cultivate in our prayers.

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Esther (book), Intercession, Patience, Petition

Bible Study of Matthew 7:1-12

David Deeks | Methodist UK

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions

God's love and mercy are freely given to those who ask. And God also knows how best to meet the particular needs of each person before they ask, because God understands people from the inside.

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God's Mercy, Prayer, Grace

Ask, Seek, Knock

Anita Monro | Re-Worship

Prayer of Confession

Anita Monro writes a prayer of adoration and confession inspired by Matthew 7:7-11, Luke 11:1-13, combining the Lord’s prayer with Jesus’ teaching on persistently asking, seeking, and knocking, and the good gifts from the heavenly Father.

Matthew 7:7-11; Luke 11:1-13

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Lord's Prayer, Mercy, Seeking God

Please Pass the Bread

Arthur Landwehr | Arthur Landwehr Sermons

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

"Bread is basic to life." Arthur Landwehr's sermon outline for Matthew 7:7-11 explores the spiritual, economic, and political implications of "give us this day our daily bread."

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Lord's Prayer, Bread, Hunger

Is God Generous?

David Dorn | Ministry Matters

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

David Dorn reflects on Christ's teaching about God's generosity in Matthew 7:7-12, reminding us that it is the key to understanding blessing and prayer. (Length: 08:11)

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Golden Rule, Generosity, Father, Gifts From God

Adults Ask 119 Less Questions Daily

Mark Batterson | Preaching Today

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This illustration is about how unlike adults, children discover and learn about the world around them by asking questions. It is appropriate for topics such as discipleship, sanctification, and spiritual growth.

Jeremiah 33:3; Matthew 7:7-11, 18:2-4

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Discipleship, Spiritual Growth, Daily Living, Sanctification

Glancing Thoughts

Eleonore Stump | The Sunday Website

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Though Christ’s sermon on the mount provides detail for applying the ten commandments, the circumstances can make application unclear. The whole of Christ’s life and actions recorded in the Gospels are our best “instruction manual.”

Exodus 20:1-17; Matthew 5-7

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Sermon On The Mount, Ten Commandments, Enemy, Teaching