Do you ever feel like God is not answering? This sermon addresses the common spiritual struggle of feeling that God is not speaking or answering prayers by exploring five primary reasons for this perceived silence. It begins by suggesting that God may have already provided clear instructions through general biblical commands, such as loving one's neighbor and sharing the gospel, removing the need for specific new revelation. The message then warns that cherished sin creates a barrier to communication, citing Psalm 66, and emphasizes the necessity of repentance to restore fellowship. Furthermore, it challenges listeners to recognize God's communication as a 'still, small voice' rather than expecting dramatic signs, drawing from the account of Elijah in 1 Kings 19. The sermon also reframes waiting not as passive inactivity but as an active period of spiritual strengthening, supported by Isaiah 40, and critiques self-centered motives in prayer by contrasting James 4:3 with the call to delight in the Lord found in Psalm 37. Finally, it concludes with a pastoral call to salvation, asserting that one must be a sheep of the Good Shepherd, as described in John 10, to truly know and follow His voice.
4 Oct 2026
Active Salt
This sermon explores the metaphor of believers as the salt of the earth, identifying three primary functions: preserving moral truth, enhancing the quality of life through excellence, and adding spiritual value to society. The message emphasizes that this influence is only effective when believers are active in the world rather than isolated within the church, drawing on the example of Lot to warn against allowing sinful environments to erode one's distinctiveness. It addresses the danger of losing spiritual savor through pride, sin, or a lack of unity, citing Mark 9 and Luke 14 to show that useless salt is discarded. I urge listeners to examine their personal effectiveness and to seek renewal through Christ. The sermon concludes with a call to immediate obedience, encouraging listeners to address personal sins and restore fellowship to remain effective agents of change in a decaying world.
27 Sept 2026
Prepare the Way
This sermon emphasizes the necessity of spiritual preparation for the coming of God's presence, using the imagery of road construction to illustrate the need for straightening one's path. The central message calls believers to remove obstacles, lower personal 'mountains' of pride or success, and fill in 'valleys' of struggle to create a clear highway for the Lord. Drawing from Isaiah 40 and Hebrews 12, the text urges the congregation to identify and shed heavy burdens and entangling sins that hinder their spiritual progress. The tone is pastoral and urgent, encouraging a cooperative effort where individuals acknowledge their limitations while relying on God's power to effect change. Ultimately, the goal is to be ready for revival by allowing God to smooth the rough places in life so that His glory may be revealed.
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