Sermons on Closed Mouth:

The Silent Tongue Series

Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Mar 17, 2013

This sermon encourages believers to open their mouths and share their faith.

Series: Taming the Tongue---James 3 Introduction: Most of the messages we have looked at based on James 3 have focused on restraining an out of control tongue. We all envy the man or woman who knows exactly when to speak and when to be silent. Outspoken Christians and silent Christians.. Moments ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Friendships Are Important - Friends Accomplish More - Alone Is Dangerous! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 13, 2010

Friendship are important when they are with the right people, friends can accomplish more together than they can by their self and often times trying to go through life all alone is dangerous, both physically and spiritually.

Introduction 1. Open your bibles please to 2 Corinthians 6:14-18. Hold this reference. 2. There are many passages that teach the importance of having friends. They teach that two are better than one in most all situations. 3. We will discuss some of the passages from the bible that will help us ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Ecclesiastes 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Respond To The Risen Savior Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 31, 2020

How should we respond to the Risen Savior? 1. Recognize who Jesus is (vs. 4-7). 2. Rush to get closer to Jesus (vs. 7-8). 3. Receive from Jesus (vs. 9-14). [1] Food. [2] Fellowship. [3] Forgiveness.

Respond to the Risen Savior The Gospel of John John 21:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 22, 2018 (Revised July 31, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Tonight in John 21, we will take another look at one of the Lord's appearances after He rose again from the dead. In this Scripture ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Allow Some Doors To Close And Others To Open?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 6, 2009

In this time when many are losing their jobs, their homes and their 401Ks let us learn why God uses closed doors to open others.

Why Does God Allow Some Doors to Close and Others to Open? (Acts 16:6-32) In this time when many are losing their jobs, their homes and their 401Ks let us learn why God uses closed doors to open others. Our God is the one who opens doors that no man can close and opens other doors that no man can ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Men Who Got Close To The Cross And Were Changed Forever

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 19, 2011

History records many incredible conversion experiences of Christians, but some of the most remarkable conversion experiences occurred in and around the time of the crucifixion of Jesus.

Four Men Who Got Close to the Cross and Were Changed Forever Chuck Sligh March 23, 1997 (I believe the source of the skeleton of this outline came from one of the Preach for a Year sermon outline books but am not certain. If anyone knows the source so I can properly attribute, please contact me at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Exodus 24 - How Close To God Would You Like To Get? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 28, 2009

Imagine being drawn into the presence of God on Mount Sinai. What an incredible experience. Aaron, Nadab and Abihu worshiped at a distance but Moses got up close and personal. What about you? How close to God do you want to go?

Exodus 24 - As Close as You Choose to be. Imagine being drawn into the presence of God on Mount Sinai. What an incredible experience. Aaron, Nadab and Abihu worshiped at a distance but Moses got up close and personal, as God called him to receive the stone tablets of the laws of God, signed off in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Final Verdict—the Closing Arguments! Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

The Law imprisons and Grace sets us Free!

The Five Questions: Paul Answers All Objections! 1) What advantage is there in being a Jew? Vs. 1 Answer: Frist of All they were entrusted with the word of God. They were to share the word with the world! 2) Will our lack of faith nullify God’s Faithfulness? Vs. 4 “Not at ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Closed Door) # 17

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

Notice, the Bible says in verse 22, “And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem.”

In this verse of Scripture we find the Lord had two goals as He was traveling to Jerusalem. (1) His ultimate goal was to go to Jerusalem where He would die for the sins of mankind. Luke told us that in Luke 9:51. We read, “And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Visionary View: Don't Close Your Eyes To The Truth Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023

We live in a world filled with various perspectives and ideas, but as believers, it's crucial that we seek the truth found in God's Word. Let us explore the Scriptures for guidance.

"Visionary View: Don't Close Your Eyes to the Truth" Today, we delve into an essential topic: "Visionary View: Don't Close Your Eyes to the Truth." We live in a world filled with various perspectives and ideas, but as believers, it's crucial that we seek the truth ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, John 9:1-41, Proverbs 11:2, Psalm 119:105, Proverbs 15:22, 1 Thessalonians 5:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 5: The Perfect Commitment Of Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 10, 2023

Jesus was willing... 1. To be betrayed by a false friend (vs. 45-50). 2. To be captured like a criminal (vs. 50, 55). 3. To express kindness to His enemies (vs. 51-52). 4. To suffer for the Scripture (vs. 52-56). 5. To be failed by His followers (vs. 56).

Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 5: The Perfect Commitment of Christ The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 26:45-56 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 10, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 26. In this chapter, Jesus and His disciples ate their last Passover meal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:45-56

Denomination: Baptist

You Talk Too Much

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 7, 2011

Never underestimate the power of the words that come out of your mouth!

Open: OK, So the first question I want to ask today is how many parents want to know where you can buy the zipper that's pictured on the screen? The next time you say, "You better zip your lip young man or I'll zip if for you," it would have a whole new meaning, wouldn't it? Wouldn't it be ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, James 3:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forgiving Words

Contributed by John Vella on Jan 31, 2007

Gossip has no place in our hearts or our mouths.

Fifth Sunday of Lent - Year C March 25th, 2007 Readings: * Is. 43:16-21 * Phil. 3:8-14 * Jn. 8:1-11 Forgiving Words Harriet and George Here’s a little story for you. In a small town, a person named Harriet loved to gossip and kept sticking her nose into other people’s business. One day she ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

The Song Of Zacharias

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 6, 2013

The old priest opens his mouth for God, and prophesies.

SONG OF ZACHARIAS. Luke 1:65-80. It is probable that Zacharias was elevated above purely personal petitions when he exercised his incense-burning office as priest in the Most Holy Place on the day that the angel Gabriel had appeared to him (Luke 1:9-11). The longings of the faithful remnant in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:65-80

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Song Of Zacharias. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 19, 2025

The old priest opens his mouth for God, and prophesies.

SONG OF ZACHARIAS. Luke 1:68-79. Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and spoke forth a message in the power and authority of God. The famous song is introduced as a prophecy (Luke 1:67). Our proclamation of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ has no efficacy without the overpowering ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is God's Answer Sermon Iv: Salvation By Grace Through Faith Is A Matter Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 6, 2020

LORD God communicated His love to the world in His Son Jesus Christ. Now is the time for sinners saved by His grace to communicate love for God and His Son by confessing with our mouths and believing with all our hearts.

SALVATION BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH IS A MATTER OF THE HEART Give me that me that man that is not passion’s slave, and I will wear him in my heart’s core, ay, in my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-13