Sermons on Silence And Solitude:

When God Is Silent

Contributed by Odon Bulamba on Dec 30, 2013

Without the Word of God we are like headless bodies. We go here and there but there is nothing to direct us. David wrote this Psalm. Physically he was quite small but he was chosen by God over his brothers. In those days kings were chosen based on their

When God is Silent By Odon Bulamba Psalm 22:1 Without the Word of God we are like headless bodies. We go here and there but there is nothing to direct us. David wrote this Psalm. Physically he was quite small but he was chosen by God over his brothers. In those days kings were chosen based on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Times And Seasons 3 Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 20, 2014

The word of the Lord was rare in those days, how to thrive a season of silence.

What to Do in a Season of Silence PPT 1 Series Title This is the third and final week of our series on seasons We have been using Ecclesiastes 3 as our launching point for the series, that passage simply states that there are a lot of different seasons in life, and though you may not believe it, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Why Not You"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 26, 2011

This sermon talks about the power of prayer and the activity of God.

1 Peter 4:12 “Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you.” Today in your life there is “Stuff” going on. Some of this stuff has bee going on for days, months or even years. A lot of times we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12

Seventh Seal Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 16, 2017

God pity those who will be here upon this earth when the seventh seal is removed! Will you be here? If you are not born again, you may be. But you can be saved this moment . . .

By: Tom Lowe Date: 1/13/16 Title: Seventh Seal: Silence in Heaven (Revelation 8:1) Revelation 8:1 (KJV) And when ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1

Denomination: Baptist

When I Couldn’t Pray

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 12, 2025

When fear, loss, or silence steal your words, grace still speaks. True prayer begins where self ends and mercy begins.

> “The Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.” Romans 8:26–27 --- I. The Stories We Grew Up On We grew up on stories with tidy endings — Junior Guide stories where faith always ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27, Psalm 4:8, Luke 18:13, Luke 22:44, Psalm 42:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

And Injustice For All

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 23, 2023

The unjust judge is only a problem if we confuse God and man, and put our trust in the one instead of the other.

Have you ever felt that God just wasn’t listening? Silent, uncaring, even absent? Perhaps you have a problem, a need, a pain, a burning question; you bring it before God, and - nothing happens. You remember what Jesus said about persisting in prayer, so you go on battering at the heavenly gates - ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4, Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Storm Of Disappointment Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 20, 2025

Heman is in the storm which comes when we are disappointed with God. Through Psalm 88 we see how this storm is broken by continuing to come before God.

You can listen to this sermon at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media Psalm 88:1-18 “The Storm of Disappointment There is a phrase that we can use sometimes. It is a phrase which brings with it a high level of emotional response – and can create real questions and real hurt. The phrase is I am so ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 88:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Sacrifice For A Deeper Walk Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 11, 2018

This message continues the discipline of sacrifice.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Sacrifice” Review Every Christian serious about a deeper walk with God and greater impact in our world must incorporate spiritual exercises as a way of life. Silence and Solitude There can be no quality relationship without quality time so I will spend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:18-27, Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Tending To Life Beneath The Surface Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2012

Intro to the series on Emotionally Healthy Spirituality

Tending to Life Beneath the Surface Series: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Brad Bailey – January 15, 2012 Intro Most of us know something of the tragedy of the Titanic. [1] It was created with great pride and potential… created as the largest and most lavish passenger steamship in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Reveals Our Temptations Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 19, 2009

This week we examine Jesus as a model of emotionally healthy spirituality. We’ll uncover 3 temptations that keep us from growing and then three challenges to fulfill to combat those temptations.

Back to School Jesus Reveals Our Temptations Luke 4:1-13 October 18, 2009 This week I want to lift up to Jesus as a model of healthy emotional spirituality. Turn to the passage read earlier: Luke 4:1-13. How many of you exercise regularly? Yeah, every morning the alarm clock rings, I jump at of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Quiet That Dog

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Dec 3, 2009

How to hush the mouth of worry.

Quiet That Dog! Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34 Date: Evening Service 6 December 2009 Purpose: To help us hush the mouth of worry! Have you ever spent the evening with a barking dog? I sure have. Just as I drifted off to sleep, I heard it. It started out in a low ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Other

Open Your Heart To The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 27, 2012

It is more than education we need, we need the illumination of the Spirit. It is more than planning we need, but the leading of the Spirit. It is more than praying we need, but listening to the Holy Spirit.

Christianity is hopeless without the Holy Spirit. He is God’s agent on earth today. • Without Him, there is a disconnection with God; the line is cut off. We won’t fully understand God’s will. • The Holy Spirit reveals the will of God. He reminds us of the words of Jesus; he guides us into all ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-15, John 14:25-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pray Simply Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 12, 2024

Pray simply focused on Matthew 6:7-8 (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, The Red Letter Prayer Life, chapter 3 of same title)

HoHum: I step into an elevator on the ground floor. One other person- much taller than me- stands against the back wall. I turn as the elevator door closes and find my floor number on the elevator control panel. I hear a voice behind me- friendly but in a language I don’t understand. I turn, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-8, Luke 11:1, Luke 18:10-14, 1 Samuel 3:10, 1 Kings 18:23-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Witnesses Of These Things PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024

This sermon explores the power of Christ, the importance of repentance and forgiveness, and the role of the Holy Spirit in understanding and living God's Word.

Beloved friends, as we gather together in this sacred space, let us turn our hearts and minds to the divine word of God. We are here, not by chance, but by the gracious invitation of our Lord, who beckons us into His presence, into His truth, and into His transformative love. We are here because we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-49

Topics: Sharing, Faith

Jesus' Practice Of Prayer Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 22, 2019

Your prayer methods don’t get answers, your heart passion does. Your rules don’t get answers, your heart attitude does.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. With Jesus in the school of prayer. First, learn the nature of prayer (what it is); second, learn prayer principles, the rule to guide you. Third, practice Jesus’ method of prayer. 2. Your prayer methods don’t get answers, your heart passion does. Your rules don’t get ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12, Matthew 6:6, Mark 1:35, John 17:20

Denomination: Baptist