Sermons on Speaking In Other Tongues:

"Actions Speak Louder Than Anything"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 6, 2012

A sermon about having "Jesus shaped faith."

“Actions Speak Louder than Anything” James 2:1-18 Comedian Louis C.K. once said, “I have a lot of beliefs…And I live by none of them. That’s just the way I am. They’re just my beliefs. I just like believing them—I like that part. They’re my ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

"God Does Still Speak Today”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jul 3, 2020

God is still speaking to us today. Here are some of my experiences.

“God DOES Still Speak Today” Exodus 3 1 Samuel 3 Don’t you wish God would speak to us like that today? The fact is that God speaking in such a spectacular way was highly unusual even in that day. When we read about it in the Bible it appears that God is talking like that all the time. But that ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

How To Speak To People's Interests In Evangelism

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

Let us ask the Lord’s help in exploring the different ways to learn how to speak to the people’s points of interests. This will help us practice wise evangelism as is advocated by Eccl. 10:10:``If the axe is dull and its edge is unsharpened, more strength

How To Speak To People’s Interests in Evangelism Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain why it is important to appeal to people’s interests in evangelism. 2. The students will write a paper describing how to appeal to people’s interests in evangelism and church planting. 3. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dangers Of Wireless Messages (The Uncontrolled Tongue)

Contributed by Lanny Freeman on Dec 15, 2005

Controlling the tongue - What is acceptable, and what is not. How are we to react?

Opening Illustration – Demonstrate the types of “wireless” technology available today. (with each item, conclude with “no restraints . . . unless the battery dies – no signal – etc) The conclusion of the illustration: Wireless has no restraint – However, the battery never dies with the tongue, and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Christ Speaks To His Churchs--Ephesus" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002

Introduction to the series, then Ephesus--in spite of their orthodoxy, the spiritual vitality of the church at Ephesus was gone.

Christ Speaks to His Churchs--Ephesus Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We all dread performance appraisals; they can often make or break a career. In the Book of Revelation we read our Lord’s spiritual evaluation report to His churches. While specific ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

When God Speaks, Who Listens?

Contributed by Scott Hippler on Feb 12, 2001

Do we listen as God speaks, Do we even know what He sounds like?

When God Speaks, Who Listens? 1 Samuel 3:1-10 Professional athletes, as a group, are not noted for their oratory skills – off the playing field, that is. From what I understand, several of them are highly efficient when it comes to getting under the skin of their opponents by the use of verbal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Actions Speak Louder Than Words Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 23, 2011

Jesus was silent before Herod Antipas and His accusers because He understood that His words would not sway them, but His actions have changed the hearts of millions...

Luke 23:6-12 [ESV] 6When Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean. 7And when he learned that he belonged to Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him over to Herod, who was himself in Jerusalem at that time. 8When Herod saw Jesus, he was very glad, for he had long desired to see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

You And Old- We All Speak

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 28, 2015

Timothy will represent the younger generation and King David will represent the older generation (Material adapted from the book, We Speak: Proclaiming Truth in an Age of Talk, chapter 6 "We Speak Through Our Lives"(

HoHum: A preaching video of Kanon Tipton became an overnight YouTube sensation. The footage of his sermon was recorded as he spoke to a congregation in Mississippi and led to several television appearances. What made this so special? Kanon is 4 years old. On the other end of the spectrum is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:8-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go, Stand, And Speak, Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Go, Stand, and Speak, pt. 1 Acts 5:12-20 The early church is having a huge impact on Jerusalem with thousands being saved and healed. Lives are being forever changed! The church is unified and God is being magnified. The gospel is spreading like wildfire, the church is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Quit Just Speak To It

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 8, 2025

Research shows that most New Years Resolutions are broken by the second Friday of the year so much so that the second Friday of January is called quitters day. Because of discouragement, disappointment, lack of enthusiasm, hopelessness, disdain, disgust, frustration people give up and quit.

Don’t Quit Just Speak to it By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - As Christians we supposedly do not make New Years Resolutions, it is considered taboo, sinful, a lie, false oath, or any other tradition you want to title it, but truth be told we all look to the New Year with a level of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-10

Denomination: Apostolic

Go, Stand, And Speak, Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004

Acts Series: 24th Sermon--"Go!" [The Consistency of Our Witness]--It’s "as you are going", a full-time ministry!

Go, Stand, and Speak, pt. 1 Acts 5:12-20 The early church is having a huge impact on Jerusalem/1,000s saved, healed, lives changed!/church is unified/magnified/multiplied [magnification in public eye happens when He is lifted up!...affects our public reputation!] The gospel is spreading like ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Called By The Lord To Speak His Word

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jul 26, 2003

Like Ezekiel let us speak God’s Word humbly, faithfully, and boldly.

Called by the Lord to Speak His Word Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit strengthens us to speak God’s Word faithfully is Ezekiel 2:1-5 He said to me, “Son of man, stand up on your feet and I will speak to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 2:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Allowing God To Speak Revelation To You

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 23, 2001

Moving Deeper in Understanding and Hearing from God as He speaks revelation to believers

How many of you would like to have God speak revelation into your life? I believe tonight for some of you, this is going to happen right here before you leave this building. I am excited as we dig deeper into God’s truth for what He is releasing in your lives. I look forward to Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Speak Lord, Your Servant Is Listening Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Oct 15, 2023

How you will be perceived tomorrow begins today.

1 Samuel 3:1-13 “Speak Lord, Your Servant is Listening” October 15, 2023 Have you ever heard me say that mean old people were mean young people? Though I do realized that pain has a way of changing ones behavior. That is why I often say that, “hurting people, hurt people.” What that means is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Speak Lord, I Am Listening

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 17, 2012

Today we’ll be reflecting on how important “listening” is when it comes to our relationship with God and to what the Corinthians were not hearing.

1 Samuel 3:1-10 1 Corinthians 6:(9-18) 19-20; 10:13 1 Kings 8:27 One activity that human beings really aren’t very good at is listening. It’s surprising, really. There doesn’t seem to be much to the art of listening – you just sit there and nod your head at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed