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  • When Silence Speaks Volumes SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,401 views

    The Power of Persistent Prayer

    There are times in a believer's prayer life when it feels like God is silent. In this sermon, we will explore the possible reasons for this silence. Open your hearts as we delve into three different passages from the Bible. Psalm 28:1 says, "To you, Lord, I call; you are my Rock, do not turn a deaf ...read more

  • Ask, Seek, Knock PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,255 views

    This sermon aims to explore the power of prayer through the lens of asking, seeking, and knocking as outlined in Matthew 7:7, emphasizing that our relationship with God is interactive and dynamic.

    Good morning, family! Today, we're delving into a passage from the book of Matthew - chapter 7, verse 7. These words from Jesus offer us a blueprint for engaging with our Heavenly Father. They remind us that our relationship with God is interactive and dynamic. Oswald Chambers once wrote, "Prayer ...read more

  • It's Time To Rip The Roof Off This Place!

    Contributed by Travis Hearn on Nov 27, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 38,784 views

    A sermon urging listeners to bring people to Jesus.

    I heard a story about a dude who brought a friend to church who only typically attended twice a year: on Christmas and Easter (Chreaster). As they were walking out after the service was over – the pastor was standing at the door shaking everyone’s hands. He grabbed the dude’s ...read more

  • Make Them Pay! (Psalm 5:1-12) Series

    Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 15, 2022
     | 2,005 views

    In prayer, we can tell God what we think He needs to hear. Not what we think He wants to hear.

    Today, we get to work through Psalm 5. This will be a treat :) (5:1) Of/for the director. With flutes. A song of/for David. (2) I have said, "My words, hear, O Yahweh. Understand my sighing/groaning. When things are really bad in life, you lose your ability to form words. All that ...read more

  • The Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 20, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,884 views

    We co-labor and co-reign with God in the coming of His kingdom through prayer.

    [Read this first verse and then just sit down and have 1 minute of silence]. 1 When the Lamb opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. SILENCE IN HEAVEN Right now, all of us just experienced one minute of silence. And my guess is that we were all at least a ...read more

  • The Promises Of Prayer

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 19, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,429 views

    Let us be encourage to pray because God promise to answer our prayers.

    INTRODUCTION Prayer is one of the reasons people turn away from God. When their prayers are not answered, they would doubt the existence of God. But prayer is also one of the reasons people turn to God. When their prayers are answered their faith in God is strengthened. Let us find ...read more

  • The Persistent Widow: ‘living Life On Life’s Terms’

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 2, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,827 views

    Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time - 29th Sunday, Cycle C

    The motto, ‘living life on life’s terms’ means to accept the circumstances, environment and things out of our control. The widow in that town kept going to the judge and say “render a just decision for me against my adversary.” Her adversary was either exacting money from her unjustly or she ...read more

  • Pray Before You Say Or Pay (The Consequences)

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Sep 10, 2016
     | 4,225 views

    People manipulate opinions with their tongues. Offensive words cause people to get offended and not return to church. People must repent to control the out of control fires they start.as words have consequences.

    Pray Before You Say Or Pay (The Consequences) Kelly Durant 9-11-16 James 3:2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. 3 Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about ...read more

  • Help Me With This Snake

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 14, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,977 views

    Waking up people to what God can do.

    HELP ME WITH THIS SNAKE You may not be like me but I can’t stand snakes I am so afraid of them dead and alive. They remind me of Satan always wanted to bite you, trying to kill you somehow. Sneaking around where you can never see them. Hiding in places we ...read more

  • Don't Give Up On Prayer Or On The Return Of Jesus!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 20, 2010
     | 3,794 views

    God will answer our prayers. Jesus will return - but both often seem to be taking such a long time! This short talk encourages us not to give up on prayer, nor to give up on the return of Jesus.

    On 10th May 2003, through the post I received six letters concerning my claim for Tax Credits - much to my annoyance, since I made my application quite some time before. Back in 2003 the Tax Credit Office were singled out for a lot of criticism, and every day there seemed to be a story of a ...read more

  • Would We Be Better Off Without Hell

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 31, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,587 views

    This sermon deals with the consequences and possiblities of eliminating Hell as a means to make the gospel less offensive to some.

    Would We Be Better Of Without Hell August 26, 2012 Calvary Ecclesiastes 11:7-10 Matthew 10:24-39 Revelation 20:11-15 If God gave you choice of eliminating one of the 10 commandments for yourself which one of the ten would you eliminate in the bottom 6 which deals with our behavior ...read more

  • Keeping Prayer In Perspective Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,333 views

    Think for a moment about what it would be like to be blind. No vision of blue skies, wind-blown trees, loved ones, favorite movie. Close yours eyes for a moment right now. Notice the absence of things. Notice all that is missing.

    Keeping Prayer in Perspective Matthew 20:29-34 As we come to the end of our study in Matthew 20, we find a short story that is included in three of the four gospels. Keeping in mind our general rule of thumb that whenever the Bible tells us something three times it is of major significance, I ...read more

  • Remain Here Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Apr 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,765 views

    This series looks at various truths and principles that can be found in the story leading up to the crucifixion, burial, and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Gethsemane to Golgotha Pt1- Remain Here Introduction Series- Easter- NAME OF SERIES- Mat 26-28. Significance of the story of the crucifixion/resurrection takes us beyond human intellect to a place of faith. It makes no sense in- natural- someone die- so I live. Principle built into- fabric of ...read more

  • Can't Shake Off Mom's Voice

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,115 views

    For Mother’s Day and Pentecost: We cannot shake off our mother’s voice. That voice needs to be one of faith, not just admonition. Yet we need to grow our own faith. The Spirit’s voice overrides all negatives.

    Can you, in your own mind, hear your mother’s voice? Can you remember not only what she says or used to say, but how she says it? Many of us can remember those things. Even people whose mothers died young can remember distinctive things. It seems we can’t quite shake off Mom’s voice. It stays ...read more

  • Can't Shake Off Mom's Voice

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 14, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,140 views

    Mothers (or parents) communicate an atmosphere as much as they communicate specific ideas; we as children cannot rid ourselves of that atmosphere, good or bad. But faith in God can lift us to a new self-esteem.

    Just about everybody has a story that involves Mom’s voice. Just about anyone can tell you something distinctive about the things Mother used to say. We can remember not only what she said, but also the way she said it, the tone of voice she used. It’s surprising how many of us can remember ...read more