SERMONS ON SILENCE/SOLITUDE
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Sacred Silence (3 of 4)
by Kerry Shook
''The LORD is in His holy temple; let all the earth be silent before Him.'' Hab. 2:20 (NIV) ''God is in His holy Temple! Quiet everyone-a holy silence. Listen!'' (Msg) The Benefits of Silence: - Draws me closer to God ''Draw near to God and He will draw near to you....'' James 4:8 (NKJV) ''And in the morning, a long time before daylight, (Jesus) got up and went out to a quiet place, and there He gave himself up to prayer.'' Mark 1:35 (BBE) - Relieves my stress ''The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.'' Ex. 14:14 (NIV) - Nourishes my soul ''This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: ''In repentance and rest is your...
Society and Solitude
by George H. Morrison
In the early ages of the church-ages that teemed with fantastic speculation-there was a sect of mystics who spoke much of angels, and gave them a place that dominated everything. By them the gulf was bridged between God and man; by them creation and the law were mediated; and all these angels in their unceasing agencies were regarded not as single but in pairs. Now that was a dream of oriental mystics, but I think we can see the facts that gave it birth. For human life, when you begin to brood on it, is it not strangely paired in its experiences? I have always understood such men as Swedenborg, who found in...
Alone in Solitude (3 of 5)
by Stephen Whitney
In November of 2000 writer John Daniel began a five month self-imposed solitude in the mountains of southwestern Oregon where he stayed in a 400 square foot cabin was made of rough-sawn planks and plywood with three small rooms. When he first arrived he was so happy that the first messages he left for his wife made her a little angry that he didn't miss her more. While fishing in early December, Daniel was surprised to hear somewhere down the river an orchestra playing Beethoven's ''Ode to Joy.'' The orchestra, of course, wasn't real. The music went away when he hiked up to the cabin, but it came back frequently. Sometimes...
The Secret Place (2 of 4)
by Duane Bemis
Are you ready to delve deeper into the scriptures to find out how to be a great man or woman of ''Faith''? The answer is found in opening our Bibles and knowing what it says. One lady who has been saved for 50 years does not think she has ever read her Bible through cover-to-cover. Great seeds of faith have their beginning and their end in the Word of God. But beyond knowing God's Word also demands that we act upon what it teaches and instructs us to do. Listen to this; ''Everything we do in God's Kingdom business finds its roots first in the Spirit or a vision and then mighty men and women of God work those ideas out in...
Paralleling Contrasts! (Spiritual Oxymorons!)
by Dennis Marquardt
INTRO: It is interesting to note that there are a number of ''Paralleling Contrasts'' in the Bible. What I mean by this are things that seem similar; but contrast with each in meaning. For instance; in the very beginning we have Satan coming to tempt Adam and Eve with an invitation ''take and eat - and so the first Adam brought death. The 2nd Adam Jesus comes later and invites the disciples to ''take and eat'' and it brings life. These are parallel invitations with contrasting results. I actually became a ''spiritual oxymoron'' several years ago when I was asked to come back to my home district (German) and preach their family camp as the main...
A Secret Place Found
by M. Jolaine Szymkowiak
As I prayed one Sunday morning before getting ready to go to church, all of a sudden I felt myself taking several deep breaths as this prayer came to mind, ''My soul pants for Thee.'' The previous week had been exhausting, mentally and emotionally. There were problems with a computer breakdown, then glitches in the computer software. Additional overtime and miles traveled to a part time job also had taken their toll. Saturday had been one of much needed rest with no demands, yet upon waking on Sunday, the fatigue remained. A cloud of depression was descending at full speed, and my soul was crying out. When I...
The Ministry of Silence
by George H. Morrison
There are certain voices which we never hear save when everything is silent. They reach us as a revelation of the stillness. Sometimes on a summer afternoon one gets away from city or from village and climbs up the grassy hillside until all the noise of human life is lost, and it is often then that there breaks upon the ear a certain indistinguishable murmur as of the moving of innumerable wings. Travelers tell us that there are rivers flowing beneath the streets of the ancient city of Shechem. During the hours of the day you cannot hear them, for the noise of the narrow streets and the bazaars. But evening comes, the clamor dies away, and...
Serving in the Silence
by Joe Alain
The story of Zechariah and Elizabeth is one of great faith and hope. We find their account recorded in Luke chapter 1. Verse 5 provides the setting for the story. The reference to ''the days of Herod'' reminds us that this was a dark time in the world. Herod the Great was an evil man (see Matthew 2) and a paranoid tyrant who held on to his throne at all costs, even executing family members he felt were a threat to his power. Lights in the Darkness In contrast to such a wicked person was a ''priest named Zechariah . . . and his wife . . . Elizabeth.'' They were two shining lights in a dark and crooked world. Zechariah was one of many...
Entering The "Prayer Closet Door! (3 of 9)
by Dennis Marquardt
INTRO: Jesus when teaching about prayer invites His disciples not to be concerned about the public demonstration of prayer ... but to find a place of prayer in a special ''closet!'' The term ''prayer closet'' comes from this passage of scripture; but many really don't comprehend what it actually means, because they are thinking of a regular closet, not the ''treasure room'' which is the literal translation from the Greek word used. So, what was Jesus trying to say here? PROP. SENT: The Bible teaches us to have a private prayer life that is an important part of our relationship with God. I. CLOSET LIFE! Matt. 6:5-6 A. The Room Matt. 6:6 1. The...
Silence (2 of 3)
by Kerry Shook
'This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: 'In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength….''' Isaiah 30:15 (NIV) 1. SILENCE REDUCES MY STRESS ''When life is heavy and hard to take, go off by yourself. Enter the silence.'' Lam. 3:28 (The Msg) ''Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.'' Ps. 46:10 (NIV) 2. SILENCE EXPRESSES MY FAITH ''For God alone my soul waits in silence; from Him comes my salvation.'' Ps. 62:1 (NRSV) ''For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from Him.'' Ps. 62:5...
Faith in the Face of the Savior's Silence
by Robert Dawson
School is back in for our students and their families. It's always seems to be a struggle for those first few weeks of the school year for parents, faculty and students. Getting back into the hectic routine that defines our lives for 9 months of the year can easily drain you. It takes a little getting used to. You have the extra-curricular activities, fees, homework and test. They are barely two weeks in and the tests have already begun! I read about one young man who took a clean in ornithology, the study of birds. The teacher has a reputation for being extremely difficult and this young man wants to do well. He studies and studies until he feels like...
The Sin Of Silence
by Adrian Rogers
Take your bibles please and turn to Second Kings, chapter seven, as we're continuing to think on the miracles of Elisha, and how your life and my life can be the life of miracles through the supernatural life of the Lord Jesus Christ in us. And we are saying that the life of Elisha is an Old Testament illustration to us who are in New Testament times of the abundant life that every child in the Lord Jesus Christ ought to live. And as we've said, our lives ought not to be monotonous, they ought to be momentous and they can be when we walk in the grace that Mary has just sung about. I want to take for a text uh, Second Kings chapter...
The Sin of Silence
by James Merritt
Introduction 1. ‘‘You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can And will be used against you in a court of law. You have the Right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will Be provided for you. Do you understand these rights?’’ 2. If you’ve ever seen a TV show, or a movie, or if you’ve Unfortunately been arrested, you are familiar with what is known As the Miranda warning. Now where does this warning come from? Well, many believe it’s not from the constitution or common law, But it was simply a product of the supreme court’s fertile Imagination. But be that as it may, it is the law and it’s a law That says you have...
The Sin of Silence (5 of 6)
by Stan Coffey
Well, tonight we'll look again at the life of Elisha and the life of miracles in 2 Kings Chapter 7. We are going to begin to reading in Verse 1. Now we've been studying about the life of Elisha. The life of Elisha was the life of miracles and he's been a tithe and a figure of the believer and how the believers could be filled with the Holy Spirit and how we as believers ought to be lives of miracles every single day. I want to say how much I appreciate young people and the youth choir. Praise God. We'd let you go down but there is no place to go. Amen? So I'll just preach to you up there and every once in a while I'll turn around and just preach to...
The Silence of a Father, the Sins of the Children
by Ken Trivette
There is one thing I have learned in the past 23 years; being a father is not an easy job. It is at times a delightful experience, but there are times when it is also a difficult excursion. As every parent knows, parenting is not without it's rewards, but it also not without its responsibilities. It is not without its thrills, but it also not without its tears. It is not without its proud moments, but it also not without its painful moments.Sometimes, fathers feel like the expectant father who passed out in the waiting room. Several fathers were sitting in the waiting room, while their wives were in the delivery room. A nurse came in and announced to one...
Getting A Grip On Your Schedule
by Ron Clarkson
Alice: Which way should I go? Cat: That depends on where you are going. Alice: I don't know where I am going. Cat: Then it doesn't matter which way you go. Gallop Poll: A recent Gallop poll cited that One of the top seven needs indicated by the American People was the need to believe life is meaningful and has a purpose. If there is one thing Americans are good at, it's at maximizing their career potential. But if there is one thing American's struggle with, it is maximizing their life potential. Illus: Scott W. I ran into a guy at health club - fit, tan, disciplined, we began to play basketball, racquetball occasionally. Grew into a friendship...
Learning To Stand Alone
by Adrian Rogers
We're continuing our series in the book of Acts entitled that old time religion. And today we're talking about standing, about standing. Now I thank God for the power that we have when we stand together. "One will chase a thousand, ten will chase ten thousand." Thank God for the power that we have to stand together. But wait a moment, you know the time may come when you are all by yourself. When you don't have your brothers and sisters in Christ round about you. And we're not going to be able to stand together. You're going to have to also learn to stand alone. The title of our message today is learning to stand alone....
How To Have A Daily Quiet Time
by Steve Jones
We looked at the Apostle's Doctrine and now I want to look at prayer because they devoted themselves to prayer. Don't wait until you're 80 to start reading the Bible every day...that's like cramming for a test. So my sermon today is a "how to" have a daily quiet time. Now the danger of teaching a how-to like this is the danger of coming across as saying this is THE way to do it. So please understand that I'm NOT saying this is THE way to do it. If you go the Bible book store right now you'll find a dozen books on how to have a quiet time and there are lots of different ways. But I do want to offer A way for those who haven't yet nailed...
The Quiet Soul (1 of 3)
by Roger Thomas
Introduction: Life can be tough. It is that way for some people all of the time. Most of us know what it's like at least some of the time. Few of us have it is a rough as old Jacob Johansson, the bricklayer. When he filled out his insurance claim after the accident, this is the story old Jacob told.I am writing about your request for more information. On line 3 of the accident form, I put "it just wasn't my day" as the cause of my accident. You asked me to explain. I trust the following details will help. I am a bricklayer. On the date of the accident I was working at the top of a new six-story building. When I finished, I had about 500 pounds...
I Knelt Today Where Jesus Knelt (4 of 5)
by Jeff Strite
OPEN: There's a favorite Christian song from years ago called "I walked today where Jesus walked" and it goes like this: "I walked today where Jesus walked, in days of long ago. I wandered down each path He knew, with reverent step and slow. Those little lanes, they have not changed. A sweet peace fills the air. I walked today where Jesus walked, and felt His presence there. " It's a beautiful song that tells of visiting Bethlehem, the Hills of Galilee, the Mount of Olives, the Mighty Jordan and ultimately speaks of climbing the Hill of Calvary - "where on the Cross He died". It's a beautiful song, and it's been heard by 1000s of believers...
