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*WELCOME TO CHURCH – LAST SUNDAY IN MARCH*
*SERMON:* PST. DON
*TEXT:* 1 KINGS 19:3
*THEME:* *WISDOM*

1. The *Church*
The church is not ordinary
Not a place to impress or survive
It is a place of encounter with God
A place of direction, transformation, and God’s voice

2. *Elijah’s Lesson* (1 Kings 19)
Strong men can become weak
Elijah was afraid, tired, and discouraged
God did not condemn him—God restored him
God spoke in a still small voice
👉 Lesson: God speaks in quietness, not noise

3. *Purpose of the Church*
God restores you
God speaks to you
God sends you
👉 Church is not a resting place—it is a sending place

4. *Decision*
“How long will you halt between two opinions?”
👉 Choose God fully

5. *Truth*
Truth must be lived, not spoken
Christianity is not talk—it is transformation
👉 If it doesn’t change you, it hasn’t entered you

6. *Power*
Power is not noise
Power is seen in your life
👉 If it doesn’t work outside, it is not real inside

7. *Spiritual Warfare*
Not all battles are physical
Victory comes by alignment with God

8. *Wisdom*
Not every matter needs reaction
Not every fight is worth it
👉 Maturity = knowing when to act and when to be still

9. *Lordship*
Jesus must not only be Savior—but Lord
Lordship = obedience
👉 No lordship, no power

10. *Ministry*
Not title
Not performance
But impact + truth + transformation

11. *Peace & Society*
Peace must be built on truth and justice
Not silence or fear
👉 True peace requires responsibility

12. *Conflict*
Not every argument is worth winning
Walking away is not weakness
👉 Peace is strength

13. *Words & Responsibility*
Words can create or destroy
Freedom of speech needs wisdom
👉 Think before you speak

14. *Influence*
Bad influence leads to bad decisions
👉 Choose your environment wisely

15. *Responsibility*
Stop asking: “Who pushed me?”
Start asking: “What is my responsibility?”
👉 Growth begins with responsibility

16. *Conscience*
Your conscience will always speak
👉 Don’t ignore it

17. *Golden Rule*
Do right—even when no one is watching
👉 Don’t follow blindly

18. *Capacity*
You are chosen because you are able
👉 “You may doubt yourself, but God sees your capacity.”

*FINAL CHARGE*
Stop pretending
Stop empty battles
Live the truth
Submit to God
Carry real power

*CLOSING LINE*
“It is not what we say in church that proves us—it is how we live outside. If God is truly Lord over us, His power must be visible in us.”

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*WELCOME TO THE 3RD SUNDAY SERVICE WITH THE CHURCH*

*Sermon by: Pastor Donald*
*Text: Exodus 14:13–14; Matthew 27:12–14; Proverbs 17:28; James 3:5–6*

*THE POWER OF SILENCE*
*(Silence is a Weapon – Full Message)*

What I have learned is this: From the place of silence, strength is formed. Silence is power. Silence is a weapon. To remain quiet in the face of strong confrontation is not weakness—it is strength under control. To be silent in the face of opposition requires discipline and spiritual maturity.

The Bible says: “Fear not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord… The Lord shall fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.” (Exodus 14:13–14)

There are moments in life when God is saying: “Be still. Don’t react. Let me fight for you.” It is not every time you speak. It is not every time you shout. It is not every time you storm out or escalate matters. Sometimes, the greatest power is in restraint.

*Silence is a Weapon (Part 2)*

If you want to preserve yourself, understand this: One of the signs that people are against you is that they try to provoke you to speak. They push you. They accuse you. They pull at you emotionally—just to get a reaction. But wisdom says: ignore them. Not because you are weak— but because you are in control.

You don’t need to prove yourself to everyone. You don’t need to explain yourself at every turn. Sometimes people are not looking for truth— they are looking for a reaction. They want you to speak so they can know your direction. They want you to talk so they can measure your position. That is why your silence frustrates them.

Silence does not mean you are empty. Silence does not mean you don’t have a plan. Silence means you have chosen a higher response.

Look at Jesus: “And when He was accused… He answered nothing.” (Matthew 27:12–14)

Not every accusation deserves an answer.

*Silence is a Weapon (Part 3)*

I know it is not easy. You may feel like: “I cannot just stand and watch people attack me…” “I cannot just keep quiet while they speak against me…” Yes—it is not easy. But it is powerful.

When they insult you, when they provoke you, when they attack you— they are expecting a response. They want you to react. They want you to lose control. But remember this: Your response can destroy what God is building.

If you speak in anger, you may say words you cannot take back— words that can damage relationships, destroy opportunities, and delay your destiny.

The Bible warns us: “The tongue is a fire…” (James 3:6) “How great a matter a little fire kindles!” (James 3:5)

A small word can start a big problem. So when anger rises, when pain is real, when the attack is strong— be silent. Not because you are weak, but because you are wise.

Sometimes speaking is not victory— control is victory. When you respond to every insult, you enter battles that don’t profit you. But when you keep quiet, you confuse your enemies. They don’t know your next move. They don’t know your position. Silence denies them access—and gives God room to act.

*Silence is a Weapon (Part 4)*

Many times, when people accuse you, when they misunderstand you, when they spread stories about you— your natural reaction is to explain yourself. You want to prove you are right. You want to defend your name.

But listen carefully: Not every accusation requires explanation. Sometimes people have already made up their minds. No explanation will change them. So why waste your energy?

Silence is not ignorance— it is discernment. People are waiting for you to talk so they can twist your words. Some people provoke you just to get a reaction. Some people gossip about you hoping you will come out and fight.

But wisdom says: Leave them. Let them talk. Let them assume. Let them conclude. Your results will speak for you.

If they say you will not succeed—succeed. If they say you are nothing—become something. If they criticise you—let your results reply. Because results are louder than arguments.

Even in relationships: When someone walks away, don’t chase with anger. Maintain your dignity. Sometimes silence heals you faster than words.

*Final Charge*

- Learn this discipline: Control your tongue
- Walk away from unnecessary arguments
- Refuse to speak in anger
- Choose peace over reaction
- Let God defend you

If you fight every battle, you will become weary. But when God fights for you, victory is certain.

The Bible says: “Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace.” (Proverbs 17:28)

So understand this:
- Silence is not weakness.
- Silence is wisdom.
- Silence is a strategy.
- Silence is power.
- Silence is a weapon. 😊

GOD BLESS YOU.

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