Sermons on Silent Praying:

People Pressure

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jul 14, 2018

We are all under pressure - from family, from friends, from work. Herodias' plot to kill John the Baptist is all about such pressure & saving face in the presence of those who you think are important - sure God is the only one who really matters.

People Pressure Mark 6:14-29 Pressure, pressure and more pressure…. Pressure from family, pressure from friends, pressure from work.. pressure O for Peace, peace perfect peace in this dark world of sin. Do you ever feel like you are in a pressure cooker, or that you are being pulled and pushed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Getting God's Attention

Contributed by Rainer Reddy on Oct 12, 2017

How do we get God's attention? How do we get God to shine His spotlight on us. This sermon answers those questions!

Text: Matthew 20: 29 – 34 : 29 Now as they went out of Jericho, a great multitude followed Him. 30 And behold, two blind men sitting by the road, when they heard that Jesus was passing by, cried out, saying, “Have mercy on us, O Lord, Son of David!” 31 Then the multitude warned them that they ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Have We Been Chosen For A Specific Purpose?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 27, 2023

You may never know when you will be picked, or chosen, to do or be in a position of prominence. The outcome of that said choosing will depend upon the state of your heart.

In this chapter, the king chooses a new queen. In Chapter 1, King Ahasuerus, had a party to show off his queen, Vashti. She refused so the king banished her and stripped her royalty. After banishing Vashti, the king sent officers out to gather fair young women of all the lands to choose a new ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Guarding The Sanctity Of The Family Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025

This chapter teaches that silence in the face of evil only allows wickedness to fester. The sanctity of the family must be preserved by truth, justice, and grace.

GUARDING THE SANCTITY OF THE FAMILY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 13:1-39 Supporting Texts: Genesis 4:7, Proverbs 25:28, Hebrews 12:15, Galatians 5:19-21, Ephesians 4:26-27 INTRODUCTION: 2 Samuel 13 opens one of the darkest and most painful chapters in David’s family history. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Birth Defects

Contributed by Sheldon Friesen on Jun 5, 2002

Things that can disqualify one from coming into the Holy of Holies.

Spiritual Birth Defects There are many things that disqualify one from coming into the Holy of Holies. We must understand those things that will keep us from coming before the throne to receive God’s direction. Spiritual birth defects: [LEV 21:16] And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, [17] ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 21:16-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trust God And Do Not Complain

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

To lead the people to understand that we should not complain when God leads us along difficult paths, but to trust Him for what is the best direction for our lives.

Deliverance From Egypt Crossing the Red Sea – Exodus 13:20-15:21 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that we should not complain when God leads us along difficult paths, but to trust Him for what is the best direction for our lives. ILlustration:In essentials, unity. In non-essentials, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Journey Through The Stable Part 3 Series

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 3, 2001

Jesus is coming. Are you Ready?

A Journey Through the Stable III Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Hearing that makes you take notice, doesn’t it? These are words that let you know that something important or relevant to you is about to be said. Now we don’t know if John the Baptist actually said those words but we do know that people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Virtue Of Gentleness (9 Of 10) Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Mar 24, 2003

Gentleness is possibly the most misunderstood virtue. Many people think of gentleness as being weak, timid, or passive. This is not the biblical understanding of gentleness.

The Virtue of Gentleness (part 9) The Core Virtues of the Christian Life Galatians 5:22-23 Jeff Armbrester Have you ever watched a 2000-pound horse pull logs? A few years ago, a friend called to tell me that a man who lived over the hill from us was having some trees cut out of his yard and they ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Methodist

If You Want To Walk On Water.....

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 3, 2005

....you need to get out of the boat

NR 07-08-05 Mt 14: 22-33: If you want to walk on water, you better get out of the boat! 1. Introduction: I would like to focus on two particular verses from our Gospel reading today. They occur in the middle of the story of Jesus walking on the water. The disciples have run into a storm on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Anglican

Gratitude

Contributed by Joe Jones on Nov 15, 2005

What in the world do you have to be thankful for?

grat*i*tude(noun) the feeling of being thankful to somebody for doing something. Gratitude takes on three forms: a feeling in the heart, an expression in words and a giving in return. It is from the word gratitude that we get gratefulness. I have heard people discuss many times the need for us ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Can Only Imagine… And Then!

Contributed by Wayne Sutton on Jan 22, 2010

Let your imagination build your faith for miracles!

I Can Only Imagine… And Then! Have you ever found yourself daydreaming about the powerful moves of God healing the sick, opening the blind eyes and deaf ears, and raising the dead? Most importantly did the daydream include you as the vessel that God was moving through? Do you find yourself ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7-8

Denomination: *other

Lesson 7: Are The Heathen Really Lost?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

Four questions asked by critics regarding the unsaved and life after death.

A. 4 QUESTIONS RAISED BY CRITICS 1. Universalism. DOESN’T THE BIBLE TEACH SOME FROM EVERY TRIBE WILL GO TO HEAVEN? a. All tribes in Heaven. “They sung a new song . . . Thou was slain, and hast redeemed us . . . out of every kindred and tongue, and people, and nation” (Rev. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Pathway To Hell --- Gradualness

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 6, 2006

We have great danger when we drift into dangerous waters and not heed warnings. The spirit of gradualness can lead to the trail of many tears.

THE PATHWAY TO HELL --- THE SPIRIT OF GRADUALNESS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. Often we hear the path to hell is paved with good intentions, and I believe this. A. I don’t think there is one person, male or female in hell that believed they were going there. B. I think ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your Heart Condition

Contributed by Mike Huss on Dec 9, 2006

What is the condition of your heart.

The heart is the body’s vital organ. But it is also seen as the emotional center of one’s being. The hearts position within our body is a metaphor for the center. The word Heart occurs approximately one thousand times in the bible, but the range of the meaning is great. There is the physical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:37-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Doesn’t God Heal Everybody? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 26, 2011

There here are many reasons why a loving God allow His children to be sick.

Anybody knows how many diseases are out there in our world?? According to the World Health Organization, there are over 20000 diagnoses of diseases. Have you ever heard this statement? If God exists and He is a loving God, why allow all these diseases? A Christian’s response is the answer to this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:28-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible