Sermons on Talking Donkey:

Lesson 3: Why Doesn't God Talk Audibly To Me?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 1, 2014

God doesn't speak audibly but continues to speak through His Word, nature, conscience, and providence.

Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: When God Is Silent Lesson 3: Why Doesn’t God Talk Audibly to Me? A. INTRODUCTION 1. Why do we speak? To communicate. 2. Why does God speak? a. To communicate His glory and might. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Why Doesn't God Talk Audibly To Me? Lesson 3

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017

Listening for God

Psalm 103:1-13; Psalm 103:22 AN ORATORIO OF STEADFAST LOVE The book of Psalms begins with the consideration of the truly blessed man (Psalm 1:1), and ends with a crescendo of praise in which all that breathes is exhorted to praise the LORD (Psalm 150:6). En route there are highs and lows, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Why Doesn't God Talk To Me Audibly? Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017

What more could God say to us? All we need is in Scripture.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Why do we speak? To communicate. 2. Why does God speak? a. To communicate His glory and might. “Then God said, ‘Let there be light’” (Gen. 1:3, KJV). “The heavens speak the glory of God” (Ps. 19:1, ELT). b. To communicate His directions for living. “And God spoke . . . (the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

It Takes More Than 'just A Little Talk With Jesus' To Make It Right

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 20, 2013

If God did not spare Israel for transgressing the covenant, He won't let anyone else either. True repentance will turn God's anger and covenant curses for disobedience away. But this must be more than a temporary matter

Don’t Make Jesus a One-Night Stand 2 Kings 22-23 2 Chronicles 34-35 The spiritual condition of Judah at the time Josiah took the throne of the kindom was deplorable. His grandfather Manasseh had ruled for 55 years, and apart from repenting of the evil late in his reign, Manasseh was the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 4: God Talks About The Timing Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 10, 2023

1. The return of our redeemer is sure (vs. 29-31). 2. The truth of God's Word is timeless (vs. 35). 3. The timing of the season should be studied (vs. 32-35). 4. Our knowledge of the day has been delayed (vs. 36-39). 5. The need to prepare is paramount (vs. 37-44).

The Second Coming of Christ Part 4: God Talks about the Timing The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 24:29-44 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 10, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 24, and we will study two more of the Lord's parables. You may remember that a parable is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:29-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Incomparable Christ: Talk #2: 'the Miracles Of Jesus.' Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 12, 2023

The Incomparable Christ: ‘The miracles of Jesus' - John chapter 20 verses 30-31 (Seven miracle signs in John's Gospel) - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Question #1: what is a miracle? Answer #1: Something caused by God. Question #2: Is there any evidence for the miracles of Jesus? Answer #2: eyewitness testimony. Question #3: What type of miracles did Jesus perform? Answer #3: Jesus performed four types of miracles Question #4: ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31

Denomination: Brethren

Talk 4 - 'the Prayer Life Of Jesus' (Overview). Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 27, 2023

The Incomparable Christ: Talk 4: 'The prayer life of Jesus' (overview). - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Question #1: Why did Jesus pray? Answer #1: Three suggestions why. Question #2: How often did Jesus pray? Answer #2: On a regular basis. Question #3: What was Jesus' posture to pray? Answer #3: A variety of positions. Question #4: What can we learn from this prayer? Answer ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Never Have A Discussion With A Talking Snake! - Genesis 3:1-7 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 23, 2021

I’ll share with you things about temptation.

I’m really glad that you are here, either online or here, because it makes a statement about you that you are interested in growing spiritually. That’s something we have in common. That we want to grow spiritually. That’s what Calvary Chapel is about. You know the value of learning. We never stop ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Please Stop Talking Nonsense About Gog/Magog - November 2023 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 3, 2023

In these days the words Gog/Magog crop up in reference to the current war against Hamas. This Gog war will definitely happen, but there is debate about the timing. This article shows it can be only at one specific time. I have more detailed posts in the Eschatology Series.

PLEASE STOP TALKING NONSENSE ABOUT GOG/MAGOG - November 2023 ERRORS ABOUT THE GOG MAGOG WAR - November 2023 It really disturbs me that some people become fanciful about the Gog war, and make stupid statements about it that show they have nor studied Ezekiel 38 and 39 correctly. One should ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 38:18-20, Ezekiel 38:23, Matthew 24:15-17, Ezekiel 39:8-10, Ezekiel 39:17-18, Revelation 19:17-21, Zechariah 12:9, Ezekiel 39:21-22, Ezekiel 39:23, Ezekiel 39:25-29, Joel 3:1-2, Joel 2:25-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Triumphant Love Series

Contributed by Bishop Raymond Allan Johnson on Mar 22, 2005

Palm Sunday: We refer to His entry into Jerusalem on a donkey as "triumphal." But it was not His entry that was triumphal -- it was His love

LOVE TRIUMPHANT! On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord. And Jesus, when he had ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-15

Denomination: *other

Palm Sunday

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 24, 2021

Horses were for war, but donkeys were for more peaceful journeys. Is the Jesus we want, the Jesus we need?

Palm Sunday March 28, 2021 Mark 11:7-10 NIV When they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, he sat on it. 8 Many people spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut in the fields. 9 Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted, “Hosanna! ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:7-10, Zechariah 9:9, Malachi 3:1-3, Mark 11:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Triumphant Entry Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 25, 2023

The Roman authorities paid little attention to Jesus riding in on a donkey, but in the scheme of all eternity it was the most significant event.

This passage that we know as Jesus triumphant entry is also well known to all Christians because it is the focus of Palm Sunday the week before Easter. It is an annual tradition of the church to make this an emphasis at the beginning of holy week. Almost every Sunday School child has carried a palm ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Not Happening (Balaam) Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 28, 2004

3rd in 3 part series on God’s X-Files - "unexplained phenomenon" and the lessons we can learn from them.

“This is NOT Happening” Numbers 22:16-35 Introduction: (Drama: “I Don’t Want to Fight You Anymore” Used with permission) Could you say that? “Ok, God you’ve got my attention.”? Did you get the distinct feeling that the guy in the drama needed God and yet wouldn’t quite let go? That can happen ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:16-35

Denomination: Christian Church

240 - Strongest Man's Weakness - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Nov 9, 2002

Tore a lion with his bear hands, struck down thirty men, caught three hundred foxes and tied them tail to tail, killed 1,000 men with a donkey’s jawbone. Is it Superman? Is it Spiderman? Is it Batman? No - it’s SUPER SAMSON! What stopped Samson can s

Sermon Study # 240 – STRONGEST MAN’S WEAKNESS – part 1 If Samson was a superhero – his introduction would sound something like this: Tore a lion with his bear hands, struck down thirty men, caught three hundred foxes and tied them tail to tail, killed 1,000 men with a donkey’s jawbone. Is it ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Instruction And Guidance Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Jerry Bridges on Apr 23, 2014

Just as God is intimately involved in orchestrating every detail of every life on earth, He is also intimately involved in guiding your every move, whether you are aware of it or not.

In our four-part series on the providence of God, we will now examine God’s provision of instruction and guidance. From dreams to talking donkeys, God has historically used a huge variety of means to guide people. Just as God is intimately involved in orchestrating every detail of every life ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational