Sermons on Learn In Silence:

"The First Deadly Sin"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002

Nebuchadnezzar learned from personal, painful experience that pride goes before a fall.

"The First Deadly Sin" Daniel 4:28-37 A celebrity was being interviewed on TV. The talk-show host asked, ¡§Can you recall the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you?¡¨ ¡§Yes,¡¨ she answered. ¡§Next question, please!¡¨ Most of us would like to forget our embarrassing or humbling ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:28-37

Denomination: Congregational

Disciplined Freedom

Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Jul 30, 2002

Learning to be disciplined in the freedoms given to the Christian through the death, burial and ressurection of Jesus.

Free to Live a New Life Romans 6:1-14 Joke---A man left work one Friday afternoon. But instead of going home, he stayed out the entire weekend fishing with the boys and spending his entire paycheck. When he finally appeared at home Sunday night, he was confronted by his very angry wife and was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Bringing Some Of Heaven To Earth

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 19, 2002

Learn how we can help others experience a little of Heaven on Earth.

Introduction: Before I give the introductory information, which may not be exciting to all, I just want you to know that we’re going to cover the exciting topic of how to experience a bit of Heaven on earth. The doctor who says, "The good news is you’re going to Heaven, the bad news is you’re ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: *other

How Should My Relationship With God Affect Me? Series

Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002

Learn how to live in should a way that your relationship with God is obvious to all

The last of the human freedoms is to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances. —Victor Frankl Gen 12 Now the LORD had said to Abram: “Get out of your country, From your family And from your father’s house, To a land that I will show you. 2 I will make you a great ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Integrating God's Influence Into Life

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002

Learn four steps each of us can take to develop godly character.

Last week, we identified the adversaries Paul overcame so that he could progress in his resolution to know Christ and to make Christ known to the world. These adversaries are arrogance, arrival, affections (plural), accomplishments of the past and apathy. Throughout the week, I got feedback ...read more

Denomination: *other

It Ain't Over 'til It's Over

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 16, 2000

Learn how to triumph over life's difficulties instead of just 'coping' with them!

I. Problems Plague Us All! A. Bad Things Happen to Good People! B. Have you ever wanted a lot out of life, only to find out that life has a lot to take out of you!? (I used to want to be Filthy, Stinking, Rich – Well, 2 out of 3 ain’t bad) C. Would You Agree With Matthew 5:45? “…He makes His sun ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Lessons From Nehemiah

Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 20, 2000

A look at what we can learn for today from Nehemiah chapter 3

Nehemiah 3. Beginning to build. Last week and the week before I mentioned how God has an incredible plan for each of our lives. One of the really great things of having the bible is that you can look through the window at actual lives lived out before God. You can see peoples highs and you can ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Gethsemane

Contributed by Joshua Deerinwater on Nov 22, 2000

Jesus's victory over temptation, and what we can learn from it.

Gethsemane Text: Luke 22:39-46 I. The Garden v.39 "And he came out, and went, as He was wont, to the Mt. of Olives . . . . v.40 "And when He was at the place . . . . Q) Where is "the place" Luke is talking about here? A) Matt. 26:36 & Mark 14:32 , tell us that "the place" is the Garden ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Baptist

An Impromptu Faith

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2000

Paul was flexible in his ministry. So we too must learn to flex.

An Impromptu Walk of Faith OR Paul, the Apostle of Rubber (Acts 16:1ff) Intro 1. Nowadays, whenever I do pre-marital counseling for a couple planning to marry, I administer a personality inventory test called, "Prepare." 2. Part of this test deals with the "family of origin," and looks at how ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Adventurous Living

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 14, 2000

Life is an adventure and we can learn how to make the most of it through Christ.

Turn to Joshua 3, I want to talk to you about adventurous living, having an adventurous life. Joshua 3: Early in the morning Joshua and all the Israelites set out from Shittim and went to the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over. After three days the officers went throughout the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Like An Eagle

Contributed by Joel De Wild on Aug 7, 2002

We can learn spiritual lessons through nature. Especially in the life of an eagle.

Introduction: Recently, I have been reading in the news about "panspermia" Have you heard about this most recent theory called "panspermia?" It’s the idea that life on Earth started as a result of bacteria coming from Mars on meteorites. The idea that life started elsewhere and was somehow ...read more

Scripture: Job 12:7-9

Denomination: Adventist

Leading The Way Jesus Did.

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 7, 2002

When it comes to leading people we can learn from the example of Jesus

When it comes to leading others we can find our role model in Jesus. In John 10 verses 11-18 we discover how Jesus led and what is essential in leading. 1. Leaders are people of good character(v11,14) " I am the good shepherd" a. Notice that Jesus is good all the time. 2. Leaders love those ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Knowing, Doing, Becoming

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

Christianity involves learning facts, doing good deeds and becoming like Christ.

Introduction: I heard about a story about a man whose wife wanted to buy a pet monkey. The husband protested strongly. He said, "Where will the monkey eat?" She said, "He’ll eat at the table with us." He said, "But what will he eat?" And she said, "He’ll eat the same thing we do." He said, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For The Sake Of Others Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jan 4, 2002

By learning the meaning behind the season of "Epiphany" we can reveal Christ to others.

ONE OF THE GREATEST "BREAKTHROUGHS" IN THE MINISTRY OF JESUS IS RECORDED IN LUKE 9:18-20. JESUS ASKED HIS DISCIPLES "’WHO DO PEOPLE SAY I AM?’" THE DISCIPLES ANSWERED "’SOME SAY JOHN THE BAPTIST, SOME SAY ELIJAH, AND OTHERS SAY YOU ARE ONE OF THE OTHER ANCIENT PROPHETS RISEN FROM THE DEAD." THE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-12

Denomination: Free Methodist

Building A Bridge Of Hope Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 25, 2002

Learn the keys to building a bridge into tomorrow through this series beginning with a Bridge of Hope

I had dinner Monday night with my parents; my dad was leaving afterwards for a meeting. He was making a life choice to end a habit, which had gripped him for most of his life. He was giving up smoking, proving in your seventies you can change. I sat with him that afternoon, as he was ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal