Sermon Illustrations on Silence
15 illustrations found
Prayer for Solitude
God of silence, I come away from noise and busyness to simply be with You. Not to accomplish anything. Not to earn anything. Just to be. In this quiet, speak what I need to hear. Reveal what I need
Solitude and Silence: Abba Pambo: The Weight of Words
Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Abba Pambo: Abba Pambo: The Weight of Words
Solitude and Silence: Ambrose of Milan: Silence Before God
Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Ambrose of Milan: Ambrose of Milan: Silence Before God
Solitude and Silence: Benedict on Great Silence
Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Benedict of Nursia: Benedict on Great Silence
Solitude and Silence: John Climacus: The Ladder of Divine Ascent
Teaching on Solitude and Silence from John Climacus: John Climacus: The Ladder of Divine Ascent
Solitude and Silence: Pseudo-Dionysius on the Divine Darkness
Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Pseudo-Dionysius: Pseudo-Dionysius on the Divine Darkness
Solitude and Silence: Isaac of Nineveh on Silence and the Soul
Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Isaac of Nineveh: Isaac of Nineveh on Silence and the Soul
Beyond Words: The Prayer of Silence and Presence - Story
The content emphasizes the importance of contemplative prayer, highlighting the need for silence and receptivity in our communication with God. It illustrates how this practice can transform our understanding of prayer from mere words to a profound encounter with the divine presence, inviting believers to experience God's love and guidance in a deeper way.
When Heaven Seems Silent: Wrestling with Unanswered Prayer - Contemporary Example
The content addresses the experience of unanswered prayer, highlighting that such moments are not failures but rather invitations to deepen trust in God. It draws on biblical examples, including David's lament and Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane, to illustrate that God's responses may differ from our expectations, encouraging believers to persist in prayer and seek a deeper relationship with Him.
Beyond Words: The Prayer of Silence and Presence - Contemporary Example
The content emphasizes the importance of contemplative prayer as a means of wordless communion with God, encouraging believers to listen rather than speak. It highlights the transformative power of silence in recognizing God's constant presence and invites individuals into a deeper spiritual practice that transcends mere activity.
The Silent God: Encountering Divine Mystery - Contemporary Example
The sermon illustration emphasizes the importance of contemplative practices in fostering a deeper connection with God through silence and stillness. It highlights the transformative power of being present with God, moving beyond words to encounter the divine mystery, and how this engagement can lead to greater compassion for others in the world.
The Silent God: Encountering Divine Mystery - Story
The content emphasizes the importance of contemplative prayer and silence in encountering God, highlighting that true spiritual growth occurs in stillness and presence rather than words. It outlines the stages of the spiritual journey as awakening, purification, and union, suggesting that such practices lead to deeper engagement with the world and compassion for others.
The Value of Silence
Teaching on Silence from Abba Pambo
The Discipline of Silence
Teaching on Silence from Ambrose of Milan
Silence and Words
Teaching on Silence from Desert Fathers