Sermons on Silence And Solitude In Faith:

If You Want To Move Forward Then Retreat

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 18, 2016

Let's talk more about the 3 disciples of solitude, community, and ministry (Material adapted from Henri Nouwen in Leadership Journal Spring 1995, article entitled, "Moving from Solitude to Community to Ministry")

HoHum: Bill Hybels- If we are involved in the marketplace at all, we are trained to believe that time is money. That’s why we talk about managing time, using it efficiently and profitably. Cram more in. Start earlier. Work later. Take work home. Use a laptop on the commuter train. Phone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just Be Quiet PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023

To explore the omnipresence of God in our trials, the power of silence, and the victory that faith brings.

Good morning, beloved congregation! Today, we are going to delve into a profound passage from the book of Joshua that reveals the omnipresence of God in our trials, the immense power of silence and the ultimate victory that faith brings. As we embark on this journey, I'm reminded of a powerful ...read more

Topics: Storm, Joshua

The Silence Is Broken Part 2 " Joy" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jan 22, 2019

Christmas 2018

The silence is broken Christmas 2018 Part 2 “Joy” Last week we began a series on the silence of God Or better yet the breaking of the silence We studied how in the centuries before the Birth of Christ God spoke in many ways to his people But in the last days of what we know as the Old ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Word That Won't Be Silenced, Part 1 Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jul 13, 2019

The first half of Psalm 19 deals with what we can learn about God from nature. The second half deals with what we can learn about God from His Word. This is part one of a two part sermon.

The Word that Won’t Be Silenced, Part 1 (Psalm 19) VIDEO INTRO FIRST Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to Psalm 19 as we continue our series summer in the Psalms. We talked last week about how Psalms is a book of practical poetry, and how almost all the great moments of life have a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Quiet Time

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Sep 8, 2004

How do I balance activity with solitude?

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE It is said that Andrew Bonar, a great man of prayer, had three rules: (1) Not to speak to any man before speaking to Jesus; (2) Not to do anything with his hands until he had been on his knees; (3) Not to read the papers until he had read his Bible. - (Keith L. Brooks, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-39

Denomination: Baptist

Stop, Drop, And Roll

Contributed by Thomas Gaskill on Oct 15, 2011

Stop what you are doing. Drop into God's presence. Roll out Satan's fiery darts.

STOP, DROP, and ROLL! Thomas A. Gaskill October 16, 2011 October is Fire Prevention Month. What do you do if you catch on fire? Stop, drop, and roll! The worst thing a person can do when on fire is to keep running around with clothes blazing. As the person runs, the fire gets more air and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Week That Changed The World: The Day Jesus Silenced The Skeptics Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 3, 2021

Shortly after throwing the Pharisees and their cohorts for a loop over the issue of paying taxes to Caesar, the Lord Jesus confronted and rebuked the erroneous Scriptural teachings of the Sadducees, the skeptics of His day. The Scriptures are the best weapon in the arsenal of believers.

There were two main bodies of religious teachers who operated during the time of Jesus until the fall of Jerusalem in A.D. 70. They each had their respective spheres of influence in Jewish society and beliefs. Scripture gives more attention to the Pharisees, and not in a good light as they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-33, Mark 12:18-27, Luke 20:27-40

Denomination: Baptist

God Time - God Talk

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 11, 2018

Mark shows us the important of Prayer - God Time I. Prayer is First and Foremost "God Time" "God Talk" II. Prayer Will Lead Us to New Opportunities

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39 Theme: God Time Mark shows us the important of Prayer - God Time I. Prayer is First and Foremost "God Time" II. Prayer Will Lead Us to New Opportunities INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from His Son Jesus Christ who came to take away the sin of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:19-39, Psalm 147:1-11, Isaiah 40:21-31

Denomination: Nazarene

When Heaven Seems Silent!

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 11, 2013

How should you respond when God seems distant?

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Scripture: Psalm 28:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sounds Of Silence: You Have Stayed Long Enough Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

A sermon on how to heal deep hurts and break down the "walls" that we build around us in our pain.

INTRO: - The text today gives us a picture of a journey... - Perhaps parallels a journey many of us face... A. God saves us, brings us out of slavery and sin B. Yet He desires us to go into blessing and fullness of life C. There is a Jericho... ...or walls built around our emotions that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Word That Won't Be Silenced, Part 2 Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jul 20, 2019

The first half of Psalm 19 is about the world God created. The second half is about the word God communicated. The Bible is God's special revelation of Himself to His people.

The Word That Won’t Be Silenced, Part 2 (Psalm 19) Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to Psalm 19 as we continue to study this amazing Psalm. CS Lewis said this about Psalm 19. He said, 'I take this to be the greatest poem in the Psalter and one of the greatest lyrics in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And… Trust Him When God Is Silent - Psalm 13:1–6 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 13, 2025

Have you ever prayed… and it felt like your words bounced off the ceiling? You’ve pleaded, wept, even shouted, yet the heavens seemed shut. King David knew that feeling. He was anointed king, yet hunted like a criminal. God had promised him the throne, yet he was hiding in caves.

Go! And… Trust Him When God Is Silent - Psalm 13:1–6 Introduction — When Heaven Feels Quiet Silence can be deafening. Have you ever prayed… and it felt like your words bounced off the ceiling? You’ve pleaded, wept, even shouted, yet the heavens seemed shut. King David knew that feeling. He was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6, Isaiah 41:10, John 11:5-6, Habakkuk 3:17-18, Matthew 27:46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Something Strange Is Happening

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 26, 2024

There is a great silence on earth today; a great silence and stillness.

Holy Saturday 2024 Whenever we pray the ancient “Apostles Creed,” we say something like “He [Christ] descended into hell.” And then we profess faith in Christ’s resurrection from the dead. Is there Scriptural basis for this profession of Christ being in a state or place called hell after His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:19, Psalm 6:6

Denomination: Catholic

Closing The Door For A Divine Encounter

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 14, 2025

The widow in 2 Kings 4 teaches us that divine encounters require faith, obedience, and separation. When we shut the door—removing distractions and focusing on God—miracles begin to unfold.

CLOSING THE DOOR FOR A DIVINE ENCOUNTER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 4:1-7 "Then he said, Go, borrow thee vessels abroad of all thy neighbours, even empty vessels; borrow not a few. And when thou art come in, thou shalt shut the door upon thee and upon thy sons, and shalt pour ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faithing

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 25, 2011

Have you ever wondered about faith, doubted that you had it, or wished you had more? Few things are more misunderstood than faith. Yet, few things are more important

Have you ever wondered about faith, ..... doubted that you had it, ......wished you had more? Few things are more misunderstood than faith. Yet, ..... few things ...... are more important. (Pause) One day, a young disciple of Christ desiring to fully receive all that God had for him ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Anglican