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  • Kemuel Travis avatar

    Discipleship: Silence & Solitude

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 67 ratings
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    To show that silence and solitude are essential for any disciple.

    -I’m reminded this morning a little of the movie from several years back now, “Castaway” with Tom Hanks -In that movie, due to an airplane accident, Hanks’ character finds himself stranded alone on a deserted island with his only companion being a volleyball he named “Wilson” -As we see him ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    When Silence Is Golden

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jul 31, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,898 views

    Sometimes the best thing to say is nothing - What God’s word says about Silence in Psalms

    When Silence Is Golden Psalm 39: 1 Introduction A. The Psalmist Makes a Good Resolution 1. It is a resolution about sinful words 2. It is a resolution that would be good for us all 3. "It is good when we can strengthen ourselves in doing right by remembering a wise resolution" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Silence Is Not Golden

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 3, 2014
     | 4,435 views

    Jesus urges Paul to keep preaching in Corinth. Likewise Jesus wants us to keep telling others about him.

    “Silence is golden.” The mother who has just managed to get her toddler to sleep will agree with that statement. For a few peaceful hours there will be no shouts of “Mommy look!” or “Mommy I’m hungry!” Silence is also golden for the weary traveller who has ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Let Silence Speak.....

    Contributed by Samuel Chandar on Sep 14, 2014
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    God speaks; more so in His Silence.....

    LET SILENCE SPEAK….. In 1 Kings 18 we find Israel in its pits. The people have broken their covenant with the Lord. The altars have been torn down. The Lord’s prophets decimated and Baal elevated as God of Israel by Ahab and Jezebel. It is at this juncture that a prophet of God, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Scott Spencer avatar

    All Excuses Silenced

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 19, 2012
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    If one thing is clear, from the book of Romans, it should be that everyone stands guilty before God. Not only are those who reject God found guilty, but also those who acknowledge God and live by high religious standards. Why? Because we have all sinned.

    Romans 3:1-20 In Hans Christian Andersen's story of The Emperor's New Clothes the Emperor parades before his whole populous without any clothes on. He had been convinced that he was wearing clothes which were invisible to everyone but the wise and pure in heart. The people, not wanting to appear ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Silence In Our Worship Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 30, 2011
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    Both verbal and nonverbal communication between lovers is crucial; in the same way, the Bride and Bridegroom communicate in worship.

    Monday of 18th Week in Course St. Alphonsus Spirit of the Liturgy The miracle of Jesus walking on water is found in all the Gospels except Luke’s. Only Matthew gives the incident in all its fullness, including Peter’s hesitant walk. There is something of a liturgical dialogue in that ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    The Silence Must Be Broken...

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 7, 2015
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    So many people pray for Revival...and this Country and the world needs Revival But before it will happen in our country and our world...it will first have to happen with us! And one by one others will experience the outpouring...Once they see it in others

    The Silence Must Be Broken... This weekend...we honor our birth and founding as a nation, when we declared that we were going to exert our independence from anarchy and rule...and take a different path to freedom! A path that not only altered the lives of those who founded this great ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    From Silence To Song

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 6, 2010
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     | 3,909 views

    The silence in heaven was complete and heart-breaking when God asked for a worthy one. But then a Lamb steps up and takes the scroll...

    Passage: Revelation 5:1-10 Intro: PP (butterfly out of focus, then in focus, then out again) 1. dissatisfaction, satisfaction, dissatisfaction. 2. for centuries we have celebrated Palm Sunday, Easter. 3. we have looked at the story of the crucifixion of Jesus millions of times. 4. but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • George Durham avatar

    400 Years Of Silence

    Contributed by George Durham on Dec 25, 2012
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    Intertestemental years; Where is God?

    INTERTESTAMENTAL YEARS: MALACHI: 432 BC--- MATTHEW: 40 AD “BEHOLD, I AM GOING TO SEND YOU ELIJAH T PROPHET BEFORE T COMING OF T GREAT & TERRIBLE DAY OF T LORD. HE WILL RESTORE T HEARTS OF T FATHERS TO THEIR CHILDREN & T HEARTS OF T ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Encouragement For ‘silence Saturdays’ Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 10, 2018
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    There are times in our walk of faith when God seems silent, as He did on the Saturday of Holy Week. A look at how to deal with the times of silence.

    The Day After: The disciples were confused and depressed on the “Silence Saturday.” - John 19:30; John 20:13, 19. - I want to introduce a term to you: “Silence Saturday.” - When we think of Holy Week, we think of the various important days: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday. Generally ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Silencing The Unforgiving Voices Series

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 14, 2020
     | 2,303 views

    Sermon is second in a four-part series, it focuses on the parable of the servant who was forgiven by his king, but was quick to judge another. The sermon is an invitation to silence the unforgiving voices.

    Series: Leaning into the peace of God. Sermon: Silencing the Unforgiving Voices Proper 19, Year A Series: Last week I started a series on leaning into the peace of God. The first sermon was how peace of mind comes when we work through conflicts. This week I’m continuing the theme of leaning into ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Silenced By My Sinfulness Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 15, 2015
     | 6,801 views

    Salvation comes only to those who are silenced by their sinfulness.

    I want you to consider for a moment two different doctors. Both are equally competent, but the way that they deal with their patients is quite different. Let’s imagine that you’re not feeling well so you go to both doctors who both do the same thorough examination and run the same tests ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Communing With Christ In Silence Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 16, 2017
     | 2,883 views

    As we approach the creche tonight or tomorrow, as we contemplate the silence or angelic music surrounding the manger, let’s all ask Our Lord for a real hunger for silent communion with the Holy Trinity.

    Vigil of Christmas 2017 extraordinary form We are called to belong to Jesus Christ. We are called to be saints. We are called to be like our mother, Mary, the just man, Joseph, and especially our Savior, our Messiah, our Lord. In the short time I have today, I’d like to share some thoughts on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Songs After Silence Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 14, 2024
     | 401 views

    Everyone loves to listen to Christmas carols. Carols make the Christmas season so special and memorable.Can you imagine Christmas without Christmas carols? There was around four hundred years never heard of joyful celebrations.

    Theme: Songs after Silence Text: Luke 1:46-55 Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever.   Introduction: Everyone loves to listen to Christmas carols. Carols make the Christmas season so special and memorable.Can you imagine Christmas without Christmas carols? There was around ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Opposition Leads To Church Growth Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 16, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,350 views

    Revisit what caused growth in the early church and apply it to what will bring growth to your church today.

    One thing which has characterized the church over history is opposition, and that opposition, rather than driving the church away, has provided for church growth. When your convictions come under fire, when they are tested, you will come to embrace them or reject them. When Christianity is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal