Sermons on Silence:

The End Of The Line Series

Contributed by David Richardson on May 8, 2008

No amount works, service, goodness, or moral competence will come to the aid of man’s defense before God. Only by placing your faith in the finished work of the cross can you be saved.

Series Title: The Line in the Sand Message Title: The End of the Line Scripture: Romans 3:19~20 19 Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God. 20 Therefore no one will be declared ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Light Following, Darkness Shattering Disciples

Contributed by Roger Nichols on Jan 22, 2011

A sermon for the 3rd sunday of Epiphany, Year A from Matthew 4: 12-25

Matthew 4: 12-25 Darkness shattering, light following, Disciples I was washing dishes Friday night, [Yeah, I do that sort of thing] And everything suddenly Went dark. Our electric power, Along with the electric power of a few neighbors, Went out. You know what the first thing I did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-24

Denomination: United Methodist

Bear The Mark Of The Master Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 4, 2016

Each year we make resolutions to correct bad habits. One of the most fundamental characteristics of disciples of Jesus is to love one another. Resolving to love others as Jesus does makes a better me.

1. New Year's Resolutions are a means to resolve change in our lives * Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man. Benjamin Franklin * "Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Persistence Always Pays Off Afterwhile Series

Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 26, 2013

When we pray persistently to the Lord it does not mean we are lacking in faith or doubting that He would ever answer us because we are doing what we are called to do.

Introduction Michael Jordan is probably the greatest basketball player in the history of the game, and at one time he was asked about the so-called secret of his success. And Mr. Jordan answered by saying; “I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Zachariah's Song

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 2, 2019

Even though this song is sung at the birth of John the Baptist, the song is not about him.

Zachariah’s Song Luke 1:67-79 The people of Israel had not heard the prophetic word from Yahweh for about 400 years. Malachi, the last of the prophets had promised that the LORD would send a messenger before Him to prepare the way of the Lord’s coming. The “Old” Testament ends with the promise of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79, Luke 1:67-79

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Scariest Sermon I've Ever Preached

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 30, 2018

Women in ministry, then and now.

Text: 1 Tim 2:11-15, Title: The Scariest Sermon I’ve Ever Preached, Date/Place: WHBC, 4/8/18, AM A. Opening illustration: I’ve preached on gay marriage before a referendum was voted upon. I have preached on hell and eternal punishment. I’ve preached on false salvation. I have preached on God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Perseverance Brings Life In All Its Fullness

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Jul 11, 2019

Today we'll look at a key to freedom that is the most essential of them all. In fat I would say it's the Master key to freedom - Persistence.

THE POWER OF PERSISTENCE Hebrews 12:1-3 We have been looking at freedom in Christ. Today we'll look at a key to freedom that is the most essential of them all. Of course, they're all important, but this one key is like the Master key – you need this one to fully break free. What is the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Quit Standing In The Doorway! Series

Contributed by Edward Pruett on Mar 20, 2018

Many times, we get no further than the doorway, and when we get further, we do nothing in the hallway. God is calling on us to quit standing in the doorway and stop doing nothing in the hallway. Our transformation occurs in the hallway. Transition!

As I attempted, throughout the week, to begin practicing the Spiritual Discipline of Silence, I found it very difficult; I failed more than I succeeded. On each occasion, I found myself choosing to remain in the "on the go" lifestyle that has become so familiar to me. I found myself planning to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:14-16, 2 Kings 8:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Triumph Over Trials Sermon Iv: Inexplainable Suffering Is Redeemable Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 13, 2020

In times like these, when answers are hard to come by and the extremity of pessimism has been reached, mature Christians renew confidence in the Lord God Almighty to redeem that which at the moment begs to be explained.

CHRISTIANS CAN BE CONFIDENT THAT INEXPLAINABLE SUFFERING IS REDEEMABLE Nothing hurts worse than the emotional experience of watching a child suffer . . . “being there” for someone whose loved one has committed suicide . . . holding the hand of a dying person ...read more

Scripture: Job 40:1-8, Job 42:1-6, Job 19:25

Survivor: How To Overcome Your Peninnah - Overcoming Challenges Amidst Difficulties By Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on May 2, 2023

One character that Hannah portrays it’s her wisdom to accept her condition and find a permanent solution for it. Despite Peninnah hurling insults on her, she did not complain, she did not start the so called ‘Blaming game’. She accepted her situation and seek God for a solution

Overcoming Challenges amidst difficulties 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Lessons that we learn from the story of Hannah and Peninnah #𝟏- 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐀𝐬 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bitter Complaints: Born To Trouble Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Oct 10, 2021

Job speaks his prayers out loud in our text for this week. He shares his brokenness and mostly his feeling that God is not listening any longer.

MAIN TEXT: In a way, a lot has transpired between last week’s reading and this one. In another way, nothing much has changed. Job is still on the ash heap. Job is still iN A place of bitter complaints. The companions who sat in silence with Job for seven days (2:13) now try and blame Job for his ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-9, Job 23:16-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Our Compassionate King - Palm Sunday

Contributed by Tim Melton on Mar 15, 2021

Today will you bow your heart once again to Jesus Christ our Messiah King. Be bold as you come before His throne in your time of need. There you will find a compassionate King who is ready to grant the grace and mercy that you need.

Luke was the only Gentile author in the New Testament. He wrote in a way that a non-Jew could understand what had happened in those days. Because of this Luke is for many the easiest gospel to read. This gospel clearly shows us Jesus, a compassionate Savior, King who has come for all mankind, Jews ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

August: My Month Of Victory Without A Fight

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 26, 2025

Victory is the heritage of every child of God, but there are dimensions of victory where you don’t have to lift a finger in battle—God fights for you.

AUGUST: MY MONTH OF VICTORY WITHOUT A FIGHT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Chronicles 20:17 (KJV) "Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the Lord with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When The Fire Fails And The Whisper Comes

Contributed by Ava Ch on Aug 26, 2025

rguably the greatest prophet in ancient Israel, Elijah is a perfect example of how narcissism can mess you up. It is in today’s reading that the seer has an astonishing “aha” moment that will change his life forever.

“There are only two ways to live your life,” Albert Einstein once said. “One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is.” We live in an age where many live as though they themselves are the miracle. Ours is a world of self-promotion. Instagram. TikTok. A culture of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15

Reason Loses Its Power Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 17, 2025

Reason regains strength when pride surrenders to grace—light returns, humility restores power, and truth warms the heart again.

(Finding Faith Beyond Logic) --- 1. The Rise of Certainty For centuries, humanity believed that knowledge could save us. The Enlightenment declared that reason, not revelation, would be our light. If only we could think clearly enough, observe accurately enough, experiment long enough, we would ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21, Proverbs 3:5-6, John 1:4-5, Psalm 36:9, 2 Corinthians 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist