Sermons on Close Your Mouth:

Your Prayers Received Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 12, 2024

When you pray, expect God to move, because he is a God who answers prayer!

YOUR PRAYERS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED Text: Acts 10:1-8 Introduction 1. Illustration: One of my favorite parts of our worship service is the time of sharing our praises, when we testify about ways God has answered our prayers. The reasons I like this time in our worship service is because it reaffirms ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Pack Your Pew

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 30, 2024

This message was preached for our "Pack Your Pew" Sunday with the emphasis of why coming/going to church was important. One of my emphases was that coming here is not nearly as important as going somewhere.

PACK YOUR PEW Why Do I Need To Go To Church Anyway? Hebrews 10:25 OPENING ILLUSTRATION: This story deals with a rather old fashioned lady, who was planning a couple of weeks vacation in Florida. She also was quite delicate and elegant with her language. She wrote a letter to a particular ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Your Spouse Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 9, 2024

Marriage is the most intimate relationship God has established for mankind, aside from our relationship with Him. It is the primary relationship that has been given to us to work out the practicalities of learning to love as Christ has loved

PURSUING THE LOVE OF GOD Part 6 Topic: LOVING YOUR SPOUSE I. Introduction John 13:34 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. In this lesson I want us to talk about some of the practicalities of loving our mate. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34

Conquering Your Crucibles Series

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Feb 17, 2024

This is a continuation of the previous sermon on the 7 Crucial Crucibles to further consider how to live as "more than a conqueror" and ultimately conquer your crucible in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Conquering Your Crucibles In the previous sermon, I discussed 7 Crucial Crucibles, which is a deeper dive into the situations described by the Apostle Paul in Romans 8:35. Paul paints a pretty bleak picture. And then he transitions to make a daring statement. He says that “in all these things ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35, Romans 8:38-39, Matthew 19:6, Mark 10:9, Philippians 3:10  (view more)  (view less)

What Is In Your Heart?

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 17, 2024

Solomon asked God for something (need for wisdom and knowledge) that was already in his heart, so he immediately replied to God. What Solomon asked God are not just some mere words, but what was in his heart.

On that night God appeared to Solomon, and said to him, “Ask! What shall I give you?” 2 Chronicles 1:7 Then God said to Solomon: “Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked riches or wealth or honor or the life of your enemies, nor have you asked long life—but have asked wisdom and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 1:7

Cast Your Burdens Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 18, 2024

We cannot properly intercede for others until we have cleared away the baggage of personal concerns, needs, and cares

Intercessory Prayer Training - lesson 5 Topic: Cast Your Burdens Step 5 – Cast Your Burdens Ps. 55:22 Cast your burden on the Lord...He shall sustain you. Phil. 4:6 In everything...let your requests be made known unto God. I Pet.5:7 Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. Job ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:22

Exercise Your Faith

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 23, 2024

Many people around you might have accepted the defeat, like that a sick person around you cannot be healed, that the situation will not change, and so on; however, that does not mean you will also accept the defeat.

And the Philistine said, “I defy the armies of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together.” When Saul and all Israel heard these words of the Philistine, they were dismayed and greatly afraid. 1 Samuel 17:10-11 And the Philistine drew near and presented himself forty days, morning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:10-11

Your Overlooked Sin

Contributed by B. D. B Moses on May 2, 2022

Israel was caught unaware, as they were cheering the judgement of the nations around them. Amos points his finger to the covenant people Israel. He charges them of their own overlooked sins deserving judgement.

It shocks everyone. These crimes are so heinous: • Russian soldiers’ murder, torture, looting, rape against Ukrainian women, threats of violence, and inhumane treatment of POWs. • In Myanmar a massive wave of violence broke out in Rakhine State, forcing more than 700,000 people - half of them ...read more

Scripture: Amos 2:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

Disobey Your Mother

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 4, 2022

In case you have not figured it out, my message today is not actually: Disobey Your Mother. Not completely anyway. I would like to leave you with a principle from this passage that I believe is a needed word for our day: Be careful to whom you listen and to whom you obey.

DISOBEY YOUR MOTHER GENESIS 27:1-45 #mothersday2022 INTRODUCTION Today is Mother’s Day which is a Sunday where ever since 1907 folks gather and focus on the importance and impact of mothers. Today we are focusing on mothers, but we are also thinking about obedience to mothers. Obedience to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Honor Your Mother

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on May 8, 2022

We should shower Mother with gifts, for indeed she needs to be reminded of our love and gratitude for all she has done. My chief concern is that this gift-giving should not be put down to just one day a year.

Honor your Mother Give her fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates. Proverbs 31:31 Johnny was complaining to his friend about how hectic his days were because of school. "I get up at 6 o’clock each morning and eat my breakfast," he said. The friend was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Your Enemies

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 7, 2022

Christ said to love your enemies. That takes His grace and the power of the Holy Spirit to do because it is not in our nature.

It is easy to see that Christians are surrounded by enemies on nearly every side. The irony is that while so-called Christians persecuted the Jews for centuries it is the Israelis who are our biggest friends. True, some of the Ultra-Orthodox may not think kindly of us, but other Jews see us as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44, Luke 6:27, Luke 6:35, James 4:4, 2 Kings 16:6, John 15:13, Romans 5:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Not Your Own Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 21, 2022

We were created by God, deformed by sin, reborn in Christ Jesus and reclaimed for his Glory. We were made for the Lord’s use and glory. Our spirits have been revived, our minds are being renewed, and our bodies were designed to serve the Lord in this life and in the life to come.

Sermon - You Are Not Your Own I Corinthians 6:19,20 “Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, 20 for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body.” Imagine waking up in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19, Romans 12:1, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Methodist

Living Your Dreams

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 24, 2025

God has placed dreams and visions in our hearts to guide us towards His purpose for our lives. Living your dreams is not just about ambition; it is about fulfilling God’s divine plan for you.

Title: LIVING YOUR DREAMS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 37:5-11 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 16:3, Habakkuk 2:2-3, Philippians 1:6 INTRODUCTION: God has placed dreams and visions in our hearts to guide us towards His purpose for our lives. Living your dreams is not just ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-11, Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 16:3, Habakkuk 2:2-3, Philippians 1:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Guarding Your Thoughts

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 25, 2025

Our thoughts shape our attitudes, decisions, and ultimately, our lives.. A mind filled with godly thoughts produces a life that honours God, while an unguarded mind is vulnerable to sin and defeat.

Title: GUARDING YOUR THOUGHTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 4:8 "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, Proverbs 4:23, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Romans 12:2, Isaiah 26:3, Colossians 3:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is There Oil In Your Lamp?

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 5, 2025

The parable of the ten virgins serves as a powerful reminder to every believer: "Is there oil in your lamp?" We are called to be wise, to prepare, and to keep our lamps burning until the Bridegroom comes.

IS THERE OIL IN YOUR LAMP? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Text: Matthew 25:1-13 INTRODUCTION The parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25:1-13 is a profound teaching from Jesus about being prepared for His coming. The key question it raises for each believer is: "Is there oil in your lamp?" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Assembly Of God