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When God Is Silent Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 30, 2002

How do we deal with the issue of unanswered prayer?

The Rev. Dr. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor October 27, 2002 Habbakuk 1:1-13 1 The oracle that Habakkuk the prophet received. 2 How long, O LORD, must I call for help, but you do not listen? Or cry out to you, "Violence!" but you do not save? 3 Why do you make me look at injustice? Why do you ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Will Not Keep Silent!

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018

Why are people so passionate to kill and torture good and innocent people who bring them God's good news? And what makes the gospel so compelling, that others will not keep silent about it?

[Sermon preached on 14 January 2018, 2nd Sunday after Epiphany / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Over the past few weeks I had a great opportunity to catch up with reading books that I have wanted to read for a long time. I would like to mention two books, in particular. The first is a book by John ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:23-27, Isaiah 62:1-3, Mark 1:14-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Of Silent Prayer

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Aug 20, 2014

There is power in silent prayer as well as praying aloud in some cases especially during warfare.

“And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the Lord, that Eli marked her mouth. Now Hannah, she spake in her heart.Only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard....”(1 Samuel 1:12-13) “It so happened that as she continued in prayer before God, Eli was watching her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:12-13

Denomination: Anglican

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

When God Is Silent

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 16, 2012

There are times in this Christian journey that it literally seems that God has abandoned you, turned a deaf ear to your cries, and it seems as though the heavens over head have become brass. When God is silent I will trust HIm. I rest on His unchanging GR

When God is Silent by MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. Psalms 77:1-77:20 When God is Silent By Pastor District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Psalm 77:1-20 OPENING:- I love this particular saying that was on a poster and it goes I believe in the sun when it does not shine. I believe in God when He is silent. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1-20

Denomination: Apostolic

When God Is Silent

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on May 29, 2021

Silence has a language all its own. Some of the hardest things to handle are the times in our lives when God seems like He is a million miles away and is not answering our prayers. In this message, Dr. Vorce addresses how to process the "silent times" in our lives.

Job 23:8-12, 16; Genesis 16 & Genesis 21 Introduction: • Silence has a language all its own. • Some of the hardest things to handle are the times in our lives when God seems like He is a million miles away and is not answering our prayers. • God promised in His Word to always be there, but ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:8-12, Job 23:16, Isaiah 55:8-9, Psalm 37:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

The Silent Number Two

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 17, 2022

As you wait: Practice patiently, practice confidently, practice courageously, practice diligently, practice dexterously, looking forward for victory with daring expectancy. Anybody listening?

The SILENT Number 2 Exodus 17:9 So Moses said to Joshua, "Choose men for us and go out, fight against Amalek. Tomorrow I will station myself on the top of the hill with the staff of God in my hand." Thomas Cup Final 2022: India has defeated the 14-time champions Indonesia to win the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Right To Remain Silent Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 9, 2024

Jesus was faced with numerous unfair and unjust accusations and trials... and yet He never responded to those. Why was He silent, and what can that mean to us?

OPEN: One day my dad was driving down the road a little over the speed limit. He was going about 65 in a 55 mph zone… and then he saw some lights flashing in his rearview mirror. Dad was resigned to the fact he’d have to pay a speeding ticket (after all, he was going 65) and when the policeman ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Silently Touch Jesus

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 8, 2023

The woman approached Jesus while he was reclining at the table and touched, washed, wiped, kissed, and anointed his feet.

The Bible tells that certain people had the privilege to silently touch Jesus. Without Jesus’ knowledge, a woman who had been sick for 12 years silently touched his garment as he passed through the crowd (Luke 8:43). In Luke 7:36, a sinful woman approached Jesus from behind and touched His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:37

"Secret Soldiers, Secret Traitors"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 5, 2005

About two men who worked in secret. One for the Lord and one against.

This portion of Mark’s gospel reads like a novel of intrigue and suspense. With the Passover on the horizon, the religious elite are plotting to murder Jesus. A woman, identified in John’s gospel as Mary, anoints the head of Jesus with costly perfume and it makes Judas angry. Not because it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:10-20

Denomination: Orthodox

The Secret Of Spiritual Power

Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Apr 3, 2025

Christians today are encouraged to seek more power, more anointing, and more gifts. Indeed, as the Lord calls us back to the Cross to become disciples of Jesus, He intends to first humble us before empowering us.

The basic need of a disciple of Jesus Christ is not seeking for more power from God, but more brokenness. Apostle Paul says in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 “Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Matthew 16:21-24, John 12:23-25, Mark 14:3, Mark 15:38, Hebrews 9:1-9, Matthew 27:50-53, Hebrews 10:19-20, Hebrews 4:14-16, Colossians 1:26-27, Luke 9:23, Mark 8:34, Matthew 16:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To Be Or Not To Be A Disciple Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 10

TO BE, OR NOT TO BE, A DISCIPLE Matthew 10 v. 1 - 23 Notice :- 1.The Requirements for disciples v. 1 "when he had called unto him his twelve disciples." Each one was:- (a) Called e.g. Peter, James, John, Matthew. (b) Chosen:- prayerfully Luke 6 v. 12 "after a night of prayer", purposely( ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-23

Denomination: Holiness

A Disciple Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 18, 2010

What if, literally, you or I had been there first-hand, up-close and personal? Would it change our understanding? Perspective? Convictions? Priorities? Lives? What if, we were there as one of His disciples?

A DISCIPLE 2nd in Series: “What If YOU Were There?” Perth Bible Church, March 28, 2010 AM Service Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: The Passion is not just about Jesus, His disciples, or the people living in Jerusalem 2,000 years ago. It is every bit as much about you and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Disciple Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Sep 14, 2007

This message is the first in the series "Disciple: Following Jesus" that looks at what it means to be a disciple of the Master, Jesus.

“Disciple: Following the Path of Jesus” Part 1 - Disciple NewSong Church – 09/02/07 To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE, NOT THE FULL MANUSCRIPT. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25

Denomination: *other

Disciples Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 16, 2013

Discipleship, Priorities, Evangelism

Matthew 4:18-22 (p. 677) October 20, 2013 Introduction: In the book “Life Without Limits” Lloyd Ogilvie says, “Like the first disciples, our greatest need is not just to see or hear about the resurrection, but to have the resurrection happen to us! The most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ