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Matthew 21:22
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The Barren Fig Tree
21“Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “if you have faith and do not doubt, not only will you do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ it will happen.22If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”
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- John Gill
- Tyndale
John Gill Bible Commentary
And all things whatsoever,.... Not only miracles, but any other thing which may be for the honour of God, the interest of religion, the spreading of the Gospel, the enlargement of the kingdom, of Christ, their own spiritual good, and the welfare of immortal souls, ye shall ask in prayer, believing. Munster's Hebrew Gospel reads it, "in prayer, and in faith"; and the Arabic version renders it, "in prayer with faith"; both to the same purpose, and aptly express the sense of the words, which design the prayer of faith; or that prayer which is put up in the strength of faith; and is of great avail with God: for whatever is asked in faith, agreeable to the will of God, which is contained in his covenant, word, and promises, and makes for his glory, and the good of his people, shall be given, be it what it will; though to carnal sense and reason it may seem impracticable and impossible: ye shall receive; of God, through Christ, freely and fully, and shall have and enjoy them, either they themselves, if asked for themselves, or others, for whom they are asked.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
21:22 Jesus was exhorting the disciples to trust in God and to pray accordingly. He was not offering God’s unconditional endorsement of all that they might desire (1 Jn 5:14-15).
Matthew 21:22
The Barren Fig Tree
21“Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “if you have faith and do not doubt, not only will you do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ it will happen.22If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”
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Pride's Religion
By Carter Conlon3.1K52:53PrideMAT 6:33MAT 7:21MAT 21:22MAT 21:28JHN 1:27ACT 9:6In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of humility in the Christian faith. He shares that he is on a personal journey towards humility and desires to finish his life's course like the apostle Paul. The preacher urges the congregation to bend their knees, open their hearts, and die to their own self-righteousness. He prays for the Holy Spirit to convict and speak to every heart, emphasizing the need for a genuine worship of God in spirit and truth. The sermon concludes with a reminder of God's love and the call to be a source of living water to a thirsty world.
Prayer as a Way of Walking in Love- My Journey
By Francis Chan1.8K27:06PSA 34:17JER 33:3MAT 21:22LUK 11:9EPH 6:18PHP 4:6JAS 5:161JN 5:14This sermon by Francis Chan focuses on the power of prayer as a way of walking in love, sharing personal experiences of answered prayers and divine interventions. Chan emphasizes the deep connection with God through prayer, highlighting how God's responses to prayers have stirred his affections and revealed God's love in tangible ways. He reflects on the supernatural occurrences and prophetic dreams that have shaped his faith journey, showcasing the transformative impact of prayer in his life and ministry.
A Shocking Message on Prayer
By Shane Idleman1.6K26:00The Power of PrayerHumility and RepentancePrayer2CH 7:14PSA 34:18MAT 21:22LUK 18:1ACT 3:19EPH 6:18PHP 4:61TH 5:17JAS 5:161JN 5:14Shane Idleman delivers a powerful sermon on the necessity of prayer, emphasizing that true revival and spiritual authority stem from a deep, broken, and humble relationship with God. He challenges the church to move beyond mere doctrine and to embrace the transformative power of prayer, which has historically led to significant moves of God. Idleman laments the current state of the church, where many are unprepared to surrender fully to God, and calls for a return to genuine prayer and repentance. He highlights biblical examples of prayer's effectiveness and urges believers to seek God's face rather than His hand. Ultimately, he stresses that a prayerless church is a powerless church, and that true change begins with humility and sincere prayer.
Don't Worry, Only Believe
By Gisela Yohannan1.6K40:53FaithOvercoming WorryWorryMAT 6:10MAT 21:22MRK 5:36MRK 9:23LUK 12:25JHN 11:40ROM 10:172TH 1:11HEB 11:6JAS 1:6Gisela Yohannan emphasizes the importance of unwavering faith in her sermon 'Don't Worry, Only Believe,' drawing from Apostle Paul's prayer for the Thessalonians. She explains that true Christian desire aligns with Christ's will, urging believers to pray for goodness and to have faith that God will respond with power. Using the story of Jairus, she illustrates how Jesus encourages us to overcome fear and doubt by simply believing, regardless of circumstances. Gisela reminds us that worry and fear can choke our faith, and that God desires pure faith to activate His power in our lives. Ultimately, she calls on listeners to make a conscious decision to 'only believe' in God's promises.
The Giving God
By Jim Cymbala1.4K19:19GivingMAT 7:7MAT 21:22MRK 11:24LUK 11:9JHN 14:13JAS 1:5In this sermon, the preacher discusses the book of James and the different interpretations of its structure. He then focuses on James 1:5, which encourages believers to ask God for wisdom and promises that He will generously give it without finding fault. The preacher emphasizes that God is a giving God and encourages the congregation to have faith and believe that their prayers will be answered. He concludes by sharing a story about a woman in need and emphasizes the importance of not giving up in prayer.
Exhortation and Explanation
By Willie Mullan1.4K1:01:46ExhortationMAT 21:22MAT 23:11LUK 18:11PE 1:221PE 2:171PE 3:8In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the importance of unity and compassion among believers. He refers to the events leading up to Jesus' entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. The speaker emphasizes the need for believers to bless those who do evil to them, using the example of Paul and Silas being mistreated in Philippi. He then references 1 Peter 3:8-9, which encourages believers to be of one mind, love one another, and not repay evil with evil, but instead bless others. The sermon concludes with the reminder that by following these principles, believers will inherit a blessing.
The Art of Pleading to God
By Tim Conway1.2K1:00:38PSA 26:1PSA 27:9PSA 70:5MAT 7:7MAT 21:22MRK 11:24LUK 11:1HEB 4:16HEB 10:19HEB 13:5This sermon emphasizes the importance of prayer and the art of pleading with God. It delves into the disciples' request to Jesus to teach them to pray, highlighting the need for God's power, presence, and gracious help in our lives. The sermon stresses the essential role of prayer in fulfilling God's calling for us to be like Christ and to do what we cannot do without His aid. It also explores the concept of preparing our case before God, making arguments in prayer, and seeking God's intervention based on His reputation, Word, character, providence, and our relationship as His children.
Calling on God - Part 6
By Joshua Daniel1.2K09:321SA 2:12KI 2:9PSA 24:3MAT 21:22EPH 3:161TI 2:8HEB 4:16HEB 11:6JAS 1:6This sermon emphasizes the importance of having unwavering faith in God, encouraging believers to ask boldly and without limits, trusting in God's unlimited power and provision. It challenges individuals to seek a faith that honors God and to approach Him with confidence, believing in His ability to lift them out of any situation, including debts. The focus is on strengthening the inner man, acknowledging that God sees beyond outward appearances and desires a clean heart and holy hands from His followers.
Calling on God - Part 5
By Joshua Daniel1.1K09:322KI 2:8MAT 21:22MRK 9:23PHP 4:6JAS 1:6This sermon emphasizes the power of faith and determination in overcoming obstacles, drawing inspiration from the story of Elijah parting the waters of the Jordan River. It encourages believers to trust in God's ability to perform miracles and to boldly ask for blessings without limits, reminding them to remove the word 'impossible' from their vocabulary and have unwavering faith in God's provision.
Promises Regarding Revival - Part 1
By Bill McLeod97744:10RevivalISA 55:7MAT 21:22JHN 20:29HEB 3:13In this sermon, the speaker shares a powerful testimony of a man who had a life-changing encounter with God. The man was drinking when he suddenly felt a strange feeling that he would never drink again. This led to a powerful moment of repentance and prayer, with 85 children joining in. The speaker emphasizes the importance of having clean hands and a pure heart, as the pure in heart are blessed and able to see God in ways others cannot. The antidote for unbelief is found in the word of God, which builds faith. The speaker encourages listeners to trust in God, even in financial difficulties, as God has a way of providing and taking care of His people. The sermon also highlights the importance of honoring God and being willing to die to oneself in order to experience transformation in one's life. The speaker shares a personal story of someone who was miraculously spared from going to jail, illustrating God's ability to intervene in difficult situations. The sermon concludes with a reminder that Jesus, despite being the Son of God, could not perform mighty works in his hometown due to the people's unbelief. The speaker encourages listeners to be willing vessels for God's work and to trust in His power.
My Expectation Is From the Lord - Part 1
By Joshua Daniel88628:30PSA 27:14PSA 62:5PRO 3:5MAT 21:22MRK 11:242CO 5:7EPH 3:20HEB 11:6JAS 1:6This sermon by Joshua Daniel emphasizes the importance of having high expectations and faith in God, contrasting it with the low expectations and lack of faith prevalent in society. He challenges listeners to prioritize their relationship with God above all else, highlighting the need for genuine faith and dedication in seeking God's will. The message calls for a transformation in mindset, urging individuals to anchor their faith unshakably in Jesus and seek the real, transformative power of God in their lives.
John 21:1-7
By Brother Yun8411:25:14MAT 21:22MRK 11:24JHN 10:10JHN 14:12EPH 3:20JAS 5:14This sermon emphasizes the power of faith, prayer, and the miraculous healing touch of Jesus. It shares a powerful testimony of how God's presence and compassion can transform lives, even in the darkest of circumstances. The message highlights the importance of believing in God's power, obeying His word, and experiencing His abundant life.
The Power of Prayer
By Shane Idleman83805:41MAT 21:22ACT 1:14EPH 6:181TI 2:8JAS 5:16This sermon emphasizes the power of prayer, highlighting how prayer moves the hand of God and is essential for Christians to experience God's transformative work in their lives. It stresses the importance of being prayerful, surrendered, and submitted to God, as seen through examples of historical figures and biblical characters whose prayers led to significant changes and revival.
Allowed to Pray-My Greatest Happiness
By Basilea Schlink78704:35Radio ShowPSA 34:17PSA 124:8MAT 7:7MAT 21:22LUK 11:9JAS 5:161JN 5:14In this video, Basilia Schlink discusses the power of prayer and its ability to bring about change in the lives of individuals and communities. She emphasizes that through prayer, one can move the arm of God and experience His redemption and freedom. Schlink shares personal experiences and testimonies of towns where revival broke out due to consistent and fervent prayer. She highlights the importance of recognizing prayer as a privilege and a gift from God, and encourages believers to approach prayer with faith and confidence in God's promises.
Jerusalem
By Welcome Detweiler69535:30MAT 21:2MAT 21:5MAT 21:12MAT 21:22MAT 24:2MAT 24:30MAT 24:44In this sermon, the speaker shares about his recent trip to the land of Israel and the significance of the geographical locations mentioned in the Bible. He mentions that there is no spot on earth that has been seen more often on television screens than this narrow strip of land. The speaker also talks about his experience with chicks and how their mother protects them from danger, drawing a parallel to Jesus wanting to protect the people of Jerusalem from their sins. The sermon concludes with the message that Jesus wants to save people from danger and a lost eternity.
The Slowness of God's Ways
By Don Currin68653:55ECC 3:11MIC 7:7MAT 21:22LUK 2:251CO 4:2PHP 4:11JAS 1:6This sermon emphasizes the importance of not wasting life, urging young people to stay in the Word of God, walk in the Spirit, trust God, and guard their hearts. It highlights the revelation of dependence on God in weakness and the need for the fullness of the Holy Spirit through faith. The speaker discusses the slowness of God's ways, the need to wait on God, and the dangers of impatience and seeking worldly strategies over divine timing.
And He Prayed Again
By Carter Conlon59638:05EXO 2:23PSA 34:17PSA 126:5ISA 55:8MAT 21:22LUK 18:1JAS 5:17This sermon titled 'And He Prayed Again' focuses on the story of Elijah in James Chapter 5, emphasizing the importance of persistent prayer and unwavering faith in God's promises. It highlights the need to continue praying even when faced with challenges, delays, and apparent hopelessness, trusting in God's timing and sovereignty. The message encourages believers to press in, believe for miracles, and stand firm in faith, knowing that God hears and answers prayers according to His will.
The Prayer of Faith: Five Principles
By Mike Bickle2552:29PrayerFaithISA 62:6MAT 8:13MAT 9:29MAT 17:20MAT 21:22MRK 9:23LUK 8:48PHP 4:6HEB 11:1JAS 5:15Mike Bickle emphasizes the significance of faith in the Christian life, explaining that faith, hope, and love are foundational virtues in the kingdom of God. He warns against the extremes of exaggerated faith and cool unbelief, urging believers to cultivate their faith intentionally. Bickle highlights that faith is essential for experiencing God's promises and blessings, and he outlines five principles for praying in faith, including verbalizing requests, believing in the spirit, and persisting in prayer. He uses biblical examples, particularly Abraham's unwavering faith over 25 years, to illustrate the importance of maintaining faith despite challenges. Ultimately, Bickle encourages believers to engage in a relational dialogue with God, trusting in His timing and will.
The Bible Shows Us a Way of Life
By K.P. Yohannan2Belief vs. SightFaithPSA 27:13MAT 17:20MAT 21:22MRK 9:24JHN 11:20JHN 11:40ACT 16:31K.P. Yohannan emphasizes that the Bible teaches a way of life rooted in belief rather than sight, illustrating this through various scriptures that highlight the importance of faith. He points out that believing precedes seeing, as shown in the story of Lazarus, where Jesus encourages Martha to focus on faith despite the overwhelming evidence of death. Yohannan reminds us that even a small amount of faith, like a mustard seed, can lead to miraculous outcomes. He encourages believers to trust in God's promises and to seek help in overcoming doubts, reinforcing that faith is essential for experiencing God's glory.
Prayer Marks Spiritual Leadership
By E.M. Bounds1PrayerSpiritual LeadershipMAT 21:22LUK 18:1JHN 15:7ACT 6:4EPH 3:14PHP 4:6COL 4:121TH 5:171TI 2:1JAS 5:16E.M. Bounds emphasizes the critical role of prayer in spiritual leadership, asserting that true preachers must fear nothing but sin and desire nothing but God to effectively advance the kingdom of heaven. He highlights the apostles' commitment to prayer, which they prioritized over other duties to ensure their ministry was powerful and impactful. Bounds argues that a prayerless ministry leads to spiritual stagnation and that the fervent prayers of leaders are essential for the growth and purity of the Church. He calls for preachers to dedicate themselves to intercession, not just for salvation but for the fullness of God in their congregations. Ultimately, he believes that a revival of prayer among leaders will usher in a new era of spiritual prosperity.
Faith Grows With Use
By A.W. Tozer1PrayerFaithISA 40:31MAT 7:7MAT 21:22MRK 11:24LUK 18:1JHN 14:13PHP 4:61TH 5:17HEB 11:1JAS 1:5A.W. Tozer emphasizes that faith grows through active use, inspired by George Mueller's belief that even small faith can lead to miraculous outcomes when exercised through prayer. He encourages believers to start trusting God with small requests, which can build their faith over time. Tozer points out that everyone possesses some level of faith, and the key difference lies in the willingness to act on it. He reminds us that God desires to be invited into our lives through persistent prayer, especially in challenging times. Ultimately, Tozer calls for a commitment to prayer, urging that it is essential for both personal growth and the world's healing.
Breaking Barrenness
By E.A. Adeboye1EXO 15:231SA 1:1PSA 113:9PRO 3:5MAT 21:22HEB 11:6JAS 5:16E.A. Adeboye preaches on the story of Hannah from 1 Samuel, highlighting how she turned her barrenness into fruitfulness through faith, sacrifice, and aligning her motives with God's. Despite facing years of childlessness and taunting from her rival, Peninnah, Hannah's deep desire to serve God and meet the needs in His house led her to make a sacrificial vow that was granted by God, resulting in the birth of Samuel and five additional children. Adeboye encourages believers to seek God's intervention in breaking every form of barrenness in their lives by aligning their motives with God's will, making sacrificial vows, and preparing for a change.
Wonders of God Through Prayer
By E.M. Bounds1Spiritual WarfarePower Of PrayerJER 33:3JOL 2:12MAT 21:22MRK 11:24LUK 18:1JHN 14:13PHP 4:61TH 5:17JAS 5:161JN 5:14E.M. Bounds emphasizes the incredible power of prayer as a vital force in the spiritual battle between good and evil. He asserts that only those who are committed to prayer can effectively confront the forces of darkness and that prayer shapes the destiny of God's movements. Bounds highlights that prayer is not merely a ritual but a profound communication with God that can change circumstances and bring about miracles. He encourages believers to pray continuously, as the effectiveness of prayer is directly linked to the faith and character of the one praying. Ultimately, Bounds calls for a revival of prayer in the church, asserting that the wonders of God are realized through the faithful prayers of His people.
Have Faith in God
By K.P. Yohannan0FaithTrust in God's Promises1SA 17:492KI 5:14PSA 37:5ISA 26:3MAT 21:22MRK 11:24ROM 10:171CO 1:9HEB 11:1JAS 1:6K.P. Yohannan emphasizes that true faith in God is simple and powerful, contrasting it with complex, reasoned faith that leads to confusion and disappointment. He warns against the false teachings of extreme groups that equate faith with selfish desires, asserting that genuine faith aligns with God's will and promises. Drawing on the examples of David and Naaman, he encourages believers to trust in God's Word and act on it, even when understanding is lacking. Yohannan asserts that faith is about relying on God's character and His unwavering promises, which never fail.
Talk on Praise (Praise and Faith, With Stories of Healing and Deliverance)
By Hans R. Waldvogel0PraiseFaithPSA 34:1PSA 50:23ISA 61:3MAT 21:22MRK 11:24JHN 14:13ROM 10:17HEB 11:6JAS 1:61PE 1:3Hans R. Waldvogel emphasizes the power of praise and faith in the life of a believer, illustrating how offering praise to God is a vital act that glorifies Him and opens the door to His salvation. He shares personal stories of healing and deliverance, highlighting that God desires to heal and deliver us, but we must approach Him with faith, not as beggars but as recipients of His grace. Waldvogel stresses that true faith is rooted in the promises of God, and that through praise, we can experience the fullness of His presence and power in our lives. He encourages believers to reject unbelief and embrace the simple truths of Scripture, which provide the foundation for a victorious Christian life.
- John Gill
- Tyndale
John Gill Bible Commentary
And all things whatsoever,.... Not only miracles, but any other thing which may be for the honour of God, the interest of religion, the spreading of the Gospel, the enlargement of the kingdom, of Christ, their own spiritual good, and the welfare of immortal souls, ye shall ask in prayer, believing. Munster's Hebrew Gospel reads it, "in prayer, and in faith"; and the Arabic version renders it, "in prayer with faith"; both to the same purpose, and aptly express the sense of the words, which design the prayer of faith; or that prayer which is put up in the strength of faith; and is of great avail with God: for whatever is asked in faith, agreeable to the will of God, which is contained in his covenant, word, and promises, and makes for his glory, and the good of his people, shall be given, be it what it will; though to carnal sense and reason it may seem impracticable and impossible: ye shall receive; of God, through Christ, freely and fully, and shall have and enjoy them, either they themselves, if asked for themselves, or others, for whom they are asked.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
21:22 Jesus was exhorting the disciples to trust in God and to pray accordingly. He was not offering God’s unconditional endorsement of all that they might desire (1 Jn 5:14-15).