Sermons on Slow In Speech:

We Dare Not Forget Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 21, 2017

Beginning with Lincoln's speech at Gettysburg....we dare not forget God's offer of justification and the reformation which restored to the "church" the truth of justification by faith.

In Jesus Holy Name September 24, 2017 Series: Augsburg Confession Redeemer A C #5 Justification Text: Romans 5:1-2 “We Dare Not Forget” The message today is not about the “how you can earn your way into heaven”. You can not. But it is about how you can have peace with God. At ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Distinguishing Between Godly And Ungodly Families. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 3, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore few signs of godly families and ungodly families, examining their speech, behavior, actions, traits, and relationships.

As Christians, it's essential to recognize the characteristics of godly and ungodly families. The Bible provides guidance on how to identify and cultivate a godly family. In this sermon, we'll explore few signs of godly families and ungodly families, examining their speech, behavior, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21, Proverbs 1:7

By Word Of Mouth PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 13, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the power of our words to reflect our character and faith, urging us to use speech to spread love, understanding, and compassion.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we meet not just as individuals, but as a community bound by faith. We are here to share in the wisdom of the Word, to find solace in its profound teachings, and to seek guidance in its timeless truths. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:11

Topics: Words, Results

Wisdom From Sunday School: Be Careful, Little Eyes PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024

This sermon explores how to guard our hearts, purify our speech, and direct our gaze towards God, as guided by the wisdom in Proverbs.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this blessed gathering where we seek to draw from the wellspring of wisdom that is God's Word. We come together, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of faith, eager to learn, to grow, and to be transformed. Our focus today ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Topics: Guard, Heart

You Can’t Handle It All

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Sep 15, 2011

Share that many of us are going much faster and doing far more than Christ would have us do. We need to slow down!

The title of today’s message is “You Can’t Handle It All,” but the reality is many of you, you’re trying to do way more than you probably should. Because of that, most of us are often overwhelmed. We’re in a hurry. We’re rushed. We’re late. In fact, how many of you are so often in a rush that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Other

Learning The Hard Way Series

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Nov 7, 2005

Are you the type of person who learns things the hard way? King Nebuchadnezzar was a slow learner. Contemporary sermon with solid practical outline. Use it in series.

Nebuchadnezzar: Learning the hard way Daniel Ch. 4 Intro: Have you ever wondered why some people choose to learn things the hard way? King Nebuchadnezzar was that type of person. Nothing came easy for him. He was a perpetural slow learner when it came to spirituality. If given the choice ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Holiness

God Rested Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 1, 2021

Many times, in life we will not take time to rest because we feel a sense of guilt if we slow down and take some time to rest

INTRODUCTION • Do you ever need a break? • According to the September 13, 2019, article from Yahoo News, American workers working at least 50 hours per week feel burned out. • The article states the following: › "Americans working long hours are burning out. › Their health is suffering, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dead Flies The Little Things That Rot The Soul Series

Contributed by Charles Payne on Oct 18, 2025

There are things in my life that never destroyed me all at once — they didn’t hit me like a storm… they leaked into me like a slow poison.

🪰 “DEAD FLIES” — When Little Things Rot a Soul SEEING THE BIG PICTURE TEXT Ecclesiastes 10:1 “Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savor: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour.” PROLOGUE There are things in my life ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1, Song of Songs 2:15, Galatians 5:9, Proverbs 4:23, Numbers 32:23, 1 Peter 5:8, James 1:15, Galatians 6:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Trenches: Pastor’s Church Growth Conference

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 2, 2011

A speech I presented at Manhattan Christian College during a church growth conference in 2007. I was one of four speakers, Myself, Ben Merold, Wayne Smith, and Richard Crabtree.

In The Trenches: Pastor’s Church Growth Conference Location: Manhattan Christian College Date: 31 March 2007 Acts 5:14 (NKJ) And believers were increasingly added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women. Ah, the banner verse of the church-growth ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:14

Denomination: Other

Names Of God - Jehovah Jireh (The Lord Our Provider) Series

Contributed by L Lee on Sep 15, 2010

The Bible refers to God by different names and each one reveals some aspect of His character and His relationship with us.

Jehovah Jireh (God the Provider) The passage Jehovah Jireh is one of the best-known names of God. We claim it when we pray. We sing it in praise songs. This name is found in one solitary verse in the Bible, Genesis 22:14. The context of the verse is as follows. (Gen 22:1-14 NIV) Some time later ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14, Genesis 22:12-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Leading Indicators Of Spiritual Decline (Part 1)

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 18, 2002

Signs your spiritual life is headed in the wrong direction

4, August 2002 Dakota Community Church Leading Indicators of Spiritual Decline Part I Introduction: When there is economic decline, governments pretend all is well. When there is spiritual decline, Christians pretend all is well. Sometimes you know but other don’t and sometimes others know and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:13-24, Matthew 23:25-28

Denomination: Mennonite

Turning Points

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 26, 2007

There are turning points in life, turning points, which give a meaning and bring purpose, which redefine us.

Turning Points Isaiah 6:1-6:8 There are turning points in life, turning points, which give a meaning and bring purpose, which redefine us. Several examples: A man with an unclean spirit, Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains: neither could ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

God Uses The Weak Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 7, 2015

God uses the weak to accomplish His will. Don't focus on our disabilities or abilities, but on the God who calls us.

Israel fell into sin and into the hands of Eglon, King of Moab. • The Moabites forged alliances the Ammonites and Amalekites, two of Israel’s arch-enemies, and together they came against Israel. • They captured the City of Palms, which is Jericho. That’s the first city and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Last Of The Ad-Ons Is Love Agape- To Love As God

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 16, 2008

We are to love others as God loves us

The last of the ad-ons is LOVE Agape- To love as God loves 2 Peter 1:5-7 What goes around comes around.... He almost didn’t see the old lady, stranded on the side of the road, but even in the dim light of day, he could see she needed help. So he pulled up in front of her Mercedes and got out. His ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Living Without Self Confidence

Contributed by Walter Troup on Apr 6, 2019

Self-confidence is a good thing, but what balance should we have in our abilities and the things God has called us to do. This is a closer look at the lives of two heroes of the faith.

Living Without Self Confidence. Having self-confidence is a good thing. No one likes to be around someone who is not confident. In fact, people will say you must believe in yourself, if you don’t you will never achieve anything. But I believe that there is a fine line between having ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6, Exodus 3:11, Exodus 4:1, Exodus 4:10-13, Judges 6:1, Proverbs 3:5-6, 1 Thessalonians 5:24, Proverbs 19:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist