Sermons on Silent:

The Calm Before The Storm Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 31, 2016

This is part of the series on the Book of Revelation. It covers the first four Trumpet Judgments, and about the heavenly calm before the storm of God's upcoming judgments. How a shattering silence invades heaven right before God pours out His wrath.

The Book of Revelation “The Calm Before the Storm” Revelation 8 In July of 1976, Israeli commandos made a daring raid at an airport in Entebbe, Uganda, freeing 103 Jewish hostages. Yet even as successful as the rescue was, three of the hostages were killed. As the commandos entered ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-13

Denomination: Foursquare

House Condemned

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 6, 2019

A study in Psalm 62: 1 - 12

Psalm 62: 1 – 12 House Condemned To the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. 1 Truly my soul silently waits for God; From Him comes my salvation. 2 He only is my rock and my salvation; He Is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved. 3 How long will you attack a man? You shall be slain, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:3

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Christmas Silence And Song Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

Christmas was both a night of silence and a night of song. If you read through the Christmas hymns in a hymnal you will see these two themes stand out often, some with a focus on the silence and others with a focus on the song.

Paradox is simply the recognition that opposites can both be true. The Christmas story is loaded with paradoxes. The most profound revolving around the Christ-Child Himself: The eternal Son born into time and the Infinite Spirit embodied in finite flesh. The creator of all space having no room in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Contemplation Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Aug 29, 2022

This message is from the Sermon Central Series, "From the Ashes" and is heavily edited for use in our church.

From the Ashes Week 3 - Contemplation Scripture: Mark 1:35 Introduction Welcome to week 3 of our From the Ashes Sermon Series as we take a 6-week journey to the cross together. Each week we are looking at a different aspect of Jesus’ life and ministry during His time here on earth. Each week we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Arose From The Dead Series

Contributed by Robert Galasso on Mar 16, 2002

The stone was not rolled away so that Jesus could get out, it was so that others could get inside and see that he was not there!

Introduction: As Vice President, George Bush represented the U.S. at the funeral of former leader Leonid Brezhnev, Bush was deeply moved by a silent protest carried out by Brezhnev’s widow. She stood motionless by the coffin until seconds before it was closed. Then, just as the soldiers touched ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Friend?

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 6, 2008

God’s longsuffering and love pictured in Christ’s response to being betrayed by Judas

Friend? Mat. 26:46-50 And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him. (Mat 26:50) Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me. (Psa 41:9) Christ’s love for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:46-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Characteristics Of A Good Leader

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 31, 2015

In his farewell speech Paul advises the leaders at Ephesus how to become good leaders of the flock.

Imagine after spending nine years in missionary work being asked by God to leave your ministry area to go to a place where persecution and then prison are guaranteed! Instead of being concerned of his own welfare Paul was genuinely concerned for the leaders of the church at Ephesus. He spent ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-38

Denomination: Baptist

God's Witnesses Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 29, 2018

Psalmist talks about the witnesses God has kept in this world, such as the Nature, the Word of God and the believers. Two are performing very well but human beings failed. Read through...

Introduction: C.S. Lewis wrote, 'I take this to be the greatest poem in the Psalter and one of the greatest lyrics in the world.' Often, I used to wonder why God plays all these dramas. He created the heavens and the earth. He created the animals, birds, fish finally the human beings. What ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

In The Midst Of Chaos - Be Still

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Jun 27, 2018

Encouragement found in God's Word to just Be Still in the midst of all the chaos in the world today

Intro Events happening in the world; terrorism (foreign & domestic) (Virginia/North Carolina) We are a nation that is coming to a climax of division Could have a second civil war? Could be on brink of WW3? Many get worked up…even me at times But then God! As I read this passage He is telling ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And His Voice! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Apr 7, 2021

The Voice of Jesus is full of compassion, is convincing, teaches the truth and authoritive. Listen!

Introduction: "The Voice" is my favorite talent TV shows, especially on blind audition when its based on the voice only, and not their appearance. "The Voice of Freedom" was a radio program that made its way to the Communist European countries during WW II, but was muffled by ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Exercise Your Faith

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 23, 2024

Many people around you might have accepted the defeat, like that a sick person around you cannot be healed, that the situation will not change, and so on; however, that does not mean you will also accept the defeat.

And the Philistine said, “I defy the armies of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together.” When Saul and all Israel heard these words of the Philistine, they were dismayed and greatly afraid. 1 Samuel 17:10-11 And the Philistine drew near and presented himself forty days, morning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:10-11

Did Paul Silence Women, Or Did The Church Get It Wrong? Series

Contributed by Wayne Golliday on Feb 13, 2025

Women led, taught, and prophesied—culture or command? Scripture fuels the debate.

Outline: The Role of Women in Scripture – A Biblical Analysis I. Introduction Overview of the controversy surrounding 1 Timothy 2:12 Theological debate: Cultural context vs. universal principle Purpose: A balanced look at both Old and New Testament passages --- II. Women’s Role in the Old ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:12, 1 Corinthians 14:34-35

What's In A Name Series

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Dec 3, 2002

A great sermon to spice up your Christmas offering. This message looks at the significance of the names Zechariah, Gabriel, Elizabeth and John. Much more interesting than it sounds.

What’s In A Name Introduction: My name is Marc, the meaning of my name is ‘Mighty Warrior’. My wife’s name is Michelle it means, ‘Like unto the Lord’, Micah’s name is like it, ‘Like unto Jehovah’. Tabitha’s name comes from a story in Acts, depending on which source book you use her name either ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:57-66

Denomination: Baptist

The Trial Of The Ages

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 24, 2019

A sermon examining the injustice of Jesus trial before the Sanhedrin.

THE TRIAL OF THE AGES MARK 14:53-65 If you are old enough, you probably remember where you were on June 17th, 1994. If you turned your T.V on that afternoon you likely witnessed the infamous police chase involving a white Ford Bronco driven by A.C Cowlings. In that vehicle was an O.J Simpson, a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-65

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Turning To God In Prayer Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 17, 2020

Suffering, loss and grief are all a part of human experience. Learning to lament during those times will help us work through the grief while holding to our faith in God. This only happens if we keep turning to and talking with God.

A. One soldier in the British Airborne was going through his parachute training. 1. This included eight jumps. Two from a balloon at 800 feet with a cage suspended below it, and six from an airplane. 2. While standing at the door of the balloon cage for his first jump, he heard another recruit ask ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ