Sermons on Heavenly Silence:

I'm Only Human

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 15, 2007

From this text, let’s think about what we "humans" can do in life and the proper attitude we should have. 1- We must do good 2- We must be humble 3- We must expect some opposition

INTRO.- ILL.- There was a preacher who was an avid golfer. Every chance he got, he could be found on the golf course swinging away. It was his obsession. One Sunday was a picture-perfect day for golf. The sun was out, no clouds in the sky, and the temperature was just right. The preacher was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Believe God's Word As He Does Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 15, 2007

Part 2 focuses on Mary and Joseph response to God’s word while facing ridicule if they obeyed.

Do You Believe God’s Word As He Does Part 2 Scripture: Luke 1:26-45; Matthew 1:18-25; 13:53-58; 2 Timothy 4:3-4 Introduction: In my message two weeks ago I asked you the question “Do you believe God’s word as He does?” I shared with you three different examples from the Old Testament of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Caged Courage Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 2, 2008

We can unleash our courage if we know who we are and what we are about, and if we have a proper perspective on our relationships.

Most of God’s creatures are in some sort of cage. Animals that appear to run wild are not all that free; they have migratory patterns and other restraints on where they can go. They are caged, even when that cage is not visible. And what that cage does to their courage! The birds of the air, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Transforming Reality Of The Risen Christ

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004

The resurrection of Christ declares who Jesus is and confirms all that he makes known of our world and our lives.

In the summer of 1969, then-President Richard Nixon engaged in hyperbole to express his excitement over America’s landing on the moon. When the Apollo 11 astronauts returned to earth following the first-ever moon landing, Nixon called their mission "the greatest week in the history of the world ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who's Job Is It Anyway Series

Contributed by Paul Durbin on Feb 16, 2003

We cooperate with God in the process of our personal sanctification

Whose Job is it Anyway? I. Psychologists say one of the primary causes of conflict in households involves dispute over what’s generally called division of labor. A. diapers. You’ve been there . . . 1. We’ve been dealing with now for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3, Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hot Sand, No Water Just Grace

Contributed by Duane Brown on Oct 26, 2003

Hagar was lost from herself, but never from God

Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had borne him no children. But she had an Egyptian maidservant named Hagar; 2 so she said to Abram, "The LORD has kept me from having children. Go, sleep with my maidservant; perhaps I can build a family through her." Abram agreed to what Sarai said. 3 So after Abram had ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-11, Genesis 21:8-19

Denomination: Holiness

When God Wrestles With Family Tensions

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 16, 2009

We use avoidance, anger, anxiety, and aloneness to manage family tensions. We even use self-centered prayer. But when we let God wrestle with us, we are changed and we accept vulnerability in family life.

The most critical issue in family life is not anger or argument. It is avoidance. What plagues most families is not that they are embroiled in fighting or torn by argument. What destroys families is that people drift apart from one another; they avoid one another. You see, if you fight with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For The Hopeless Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 2, 2013

When all hope seems gone, believe in Jesus even if your friends despise him; believe in Jesus even if he delays his help; and believe in Jesus even in the face of death.

William Alexander, in his book, The $64 Tomato, asks the question, “If you were doomed to live the same life over and over again for eternity, would you choose the life you are living now? The question is interesting enough,” he says, “but … the point of asking it is really ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Trusting God's Word Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 11, 2009

If you want God’s miracles in your life you must learn to trust His word.

July 12, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Hebrews 4:12-13 Subject: Part 5 in the Seven Steps to Receiving God’s Miracles Title: Trust His Word Let’s start this morning with a two-part question. First, do you have anyone in your life that you can absolutely trust all the time? I mean, that without ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Confrontation!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

Nathan confronts David about his sins. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 2 Samuel chapter 12 verses 1-14: Ill: • A young lady was sunbathing on the beach; • When a little boy in his swimming trunks, carrying a towel, • Came up to her and asked her, "Do you believe in God?" • She was surprised by the question but she replied, "Why, yes, I do." • Then he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

Essential To Implementation-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 16, 2010

Part 1 of a 2-part sermon. Paul highlighted/elucidated the necessity of agape love to the application of Christianity. Thus agape love is essential to the implementation of Christian belief. But how is agape love essential to my Christian faith?

ESSENTIAL to IMPLEMENTATION-I—1Corinthians 12:31-14:1 Attention/Need: Valentine’s Day is upon us. Our society is confused about the meaning of love. “Love” can actually carry a variety of meanings in our society. Most often love is portrayed in a romantic, sexual or setimental sense. Paul ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Joy In My Heart Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 1, 2008

Get the joy!

JOY IN MY HEART Philippians 1.1-18 S: Joy C: Seeing the big picture Th: Toward the Goal Pr: GET THE JOY! ?: How? How do we get the joy? KW: Concepts TS: We will find in our study of Philippians 1.1-18 three concepts that help us get the joy. Type: Propositional ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Persistent Widow Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 1, 2008

Sermon on Parable of the Persistent widow

Tell Me a Story The Persistent Widow Luke 18:1-8 God wants me to pray persistently Persistent prayer helps me keep focus… …on who God is (v. 6-7a) …on who I am (v. 7b) …on what’s important Persistent prayer helps me produce fruit (v. 5-7)(John 15:7-8) Persistent prayer helps me demonstrate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Controlloing The Winds Of Life

Contributed by Bode Ayodele on Sep 5, 2007

As Christians are we expected to exercise dominion over the winds? .When Jesus rebuked the winds they obeyed. How come a boisterous wind blew when Peter step out of the boat and why is the bible specific about the names of each wind? Is there something

By Bode Ayodele There are various winds in the earth. Each wind serves a specific purpose. Going through the bible you will notice that each type of wind is called by its specific name. We also discover from the scriptures that different winds play different roles. The bible mentions four major ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 4:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mr. Gorbecheve, Tear Down This Wall Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 31, 2008

The faith of the people builds day after day and God through the faith of his people God brings the wall down. They thought they were just walking around the city,that they were just being useless, – but God was using that time to build up their faith.

Our tour bus arrived in the downtown square, we all piled out as tourists do, things seemed a little tense with the locals, they gave us the eye and went back to their business. We walked up this steep dusty dirt hill, void of any vegetation, just a lot of dirt and rock. Even though it was early ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational