Sermons on Silent In The Grave:

What Does God Say When People Pray (Part 2)

Contributed by James Wilson on Mar 2, 2001

How Does God Respond to our Prayers?

What Does God Say When People Pray (part 2) Acts 12:12-17 For thirteen extraordinary days in October of 1962, the world stood on the brink of an unthinkable catastrophe. Across the globe, people anxiously awaited the outcome of a harrowing political, diplomatic and military confrontation that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons For Living

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Apr 17, 2002

Book III of the Psalms, a collection formalized at the time of the Exile, features the teaching psalms (maskil) of Asaph, a Levite who led a choir that praised God.

LESSONS FOR LIVING PSALMS 73–78 “I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember Your miracles of long ago. I will meditate on all Your works and consider all Your mighty deeds” (Ps. 77:11–12). Book III of the Psalms, a collection formalized at the time of the Exile, features the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting The Message Out

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 6, 2002

What makes you uncomfortable as a Christian? God can use that to motivate you to spread the gospel! Look at Paul’s example here in Acts 17

Getting God’s Message Out. Acts 17:16-34 What do you do when you are surrounded by things that make you uncomfortable? When Paul came to Athens, he walked through town and was upset by all the idols that he saw there. Now just think about the different ways he could have responded to it. 1. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Forgotten Figure Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Bruce Ritter on May 20, 2002

Joseph’s life teaches us 3 lessons; in righteous mercy, in redemptive faith, and in ready obedience.

The Forgotten Figure of Christmas Matthew 1:18-25 How were you raised to regard Christmas? How are you raising your children to regard the holiday? There was once a family that celebrated Christmas every year with a birthday party for Jesus. An extra chair of honor at the table became the family’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God At The Mercy Of Sinful Humankind

Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 3, 2000

A heartfelt look at the suffering servant.

God at the Mercy of Sinful Humankind Isaiah 50:4-9 (Main Text) Philippians 2:5-11(Read entire text pg. 5) Each text I will use today relates to the suffering of Christ -- from the first inklings of the suffering in the prophet Isaiah, to the long passion narrative in Mark, to the theological ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-9, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Is There Evidence?

Contributed by Sonny Thomas, Sr. on Jun 24, 2001

If you claim the name of Christian, are there evidences in your life to support that claim?

I. A Christian Shows Evidences of Believing - v. 21 "And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord." Many today claim the name of Christian or profess Christianity as the basis for their lives. However, a large portion of these same individuals do ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Doorways To Evangelism

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 11, 2001

Have we explored every possible way we can use the doorways of our church buildings to give the unchurced and unsaved access to Jesus Christ?

DESPITE LIVING UNDER THE TEACHING OF JESUS CHRIST FOR NEARLY THREE YEARS THE DISCIPLES ARE NOW HUDDLED TOGETHER BEHIND CLOSED DOORS IN UTTER CONFUSION. WHY? JESUS HAD DIED ON THE CROSS AND THEN BURIED, BUT REPORTS STARTED TO SURFACE THAT JESUS HAD BEEN SEEN ALIVE OUTSIDE THE TOMB. UNFORTUNATELY, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:14-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Little Warrior Is Coming!

Contributed by David Anderson on Apr 21, 2001

Christ came as a frail baby and defeated Satan.

Advent Sermon ~ “The Little Warrior is Coming!” Matthew 1:20-21 As the night chilled the air and the moonlight, perhaps, sifted between the clouds to spotlight here and there over the landscape, Joseph lie sleeping... And an angel came to him to announce a big thing coming in a small way. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Nehemiah's Prayer

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 11, 2005

Nehemiah’s prayer is instructional for today’s believer. It instills lessons of compassion, extended prayer, and is encouraging as to the power of prayer to effect change.

"Nehemiah’s Prayer" Neh. 1:1-2:6 Intro: Sometime last year while reading for my devotions, the passage for the day was this one in Nehemiah. I struck me hard. I made a note in the margin of my Bible and determined to get back to it when I had an opportunity. Tonight I have such an opportunity. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Choices

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 14, 2003

The three choices in the life of a Christian. To put the will of God foremost in our lives i) some of the time ii) most of the time iii) all of the time

Briningham and Binham 16-03-03 Mk 8:31-38 Story: One man I admire greatly is Maximilian Kolbe (1894-1941). Maximilian Kolbe was a Catholic priest, who was put in a Nazi concentration camp for his faith. On May 28, 1941, he was transferred to the concentration camp at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Anglican

When One Person Uses Her Spiritual Gift Series

Contributed by Peter Parry on Dec 13, 2003

When one person uses his/her spiritual gift(s), God can do great and wonderful works in His Church.

When One Person Uses Her Spiritual Gift (Esther 4:8-17) I have set the scene for us already with Esther’s situation. What now is she going to do? Who is Esther? We know she was orphaned at a young age and was raised by her uncle, Mordecai; we know too that she was very beautiful and ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:8-17

Denomination: Congregational

Grace That Makes You Say Wow!

Contributed by Jeremy Herr on Oct 16, 2003

Exploring and applying the amazing grace of God.

Grace that makes you say, “WOW!” Illustration- Christian Conference in Britain, “oh that’s easy, its grace.”- C.S. Lewis What do you think of when you hear the word grace? In the Christian community we are surrounded by the word. I mean I go to a school named Grace Bible College, this church ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is The Son Of God - True Or False Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Mar 27, 2004

There is solid proof for us to say that Jesus is indeed the Son of God

Jesus is the Son of God – True or False Matthew 26:57-68 March 21, 2004 This message is based on material provided by Outreach Marketing. Introduction If you have seen the movie for yourself you know that Dobson’s statement hits it dead on. There was no way to leave the theater without being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Goodness Series

Contributed by Michael West on Mar 29, 2008

God’s goodness is infinite. God’s name is El Shaddai. We have become ineffective because we do not see God for who He really is.

Sunday March 30, 2008 River of Life Ministries Pastor Michael West Series: His majesty, His Names part 3 — El Shaddai Sermon: God’s Goodness Scripture: Psalm 139:17 Read: Isaiah 63:7 / Psalm 34:8, 36:7 In all my adventures, from home to home to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Understatements Reveal The Grace Of God

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jan 31, 2009

Although this is a rewrite of Tom Long’s Sermon, published in 1987, I believe it offers a new perspective. 4th Sunday after Epiphany, series B

4th Sunday after Epiphany, February 1, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we thank you for your Son, Jesus the Christ, your incarnate Word, who came to reveal your will and grace for our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran