Sermons on active listening: showing 1,771-1,785 of 102,514

Philip's Qualities As An Effective Teacher 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Philip learned how to submit himself to the teaching of God before trying to make others understand his viewpoint. Too many teachers forget how important it is to listen to the Lord. Philip listened to the angel of God say to him, "Arise and go toward the

Illustration:William A. Ward has said, "The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. Progress Magazine, December 23, 1992. Illustration: An item in "The Report Card" told of a study done in Colorado in which 3000 high ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Meek Shall Inherit The Earth"

Contributed by Tex Cox on Apr 19, 2004

Now, I want to tell you that there are some great teachers out there, but Jesus is the Master Teacher! Old E.F. Hutton doesn’t have a THING on Jesus – when Jesus talks, you better listen! So listen up!

The Meek Shall Inherit the Earth I heard a story at the yesterday that I just could not keep from sharing with you – An old Florida farmer decided to visit a pond in the back of his property that he had not visited in a long time. As he neared the pond, he heard voices shouting and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Speaks

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 30, 2006

Think for a moment of all of the ways you are communicated to. People speak to us with their ideas almost every waking moment. Everyone is saying the same thing, "Listen to me...listen to what I say..." They are either knocking on your door, or they’re

GOD SPEAKS Introduction: The world speaks in many different ways. And we have learned to listen. We often follow what the world tells us. This century alone, man has discovered the power of communication by way of the - Newsprint, Telegram, Radio, Telephone, Televison, Internet Think for a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Answer For The Snake Bit

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 20, 2012

Lent 4: We are all snake bit. Need proof? See what happens in the darkness... Listen to the griping and complaining... Listen to the poisonous words that come from us. But God has provided a solution to save the snake bit... His name is Jesus.

As a boy, I learned to hunt small game. Dad would take me out to a friend’s ranch. We’d follow cow paths through the brush and cactus looking for rabbit or hare. I remember one time we were out there walking along a cow path. All of a sudden we heard a loud dry rattle. You guessed ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Connecting The Messianic Dots

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011

Here is one of the most gracious revelations of Jesus to the religious leaders of His day. God is a revealer of the truth, and we need to listen.

Passage: Matthew 22:41-46 Intro: Have you ever helped a small child do a connect the dots puzzle? 1. pretty easy if you can count. 2. but small children need help to understand the concept, and then with that help they can complete the puzzle. 3. Jesus has been under attack in the days ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:41-46

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Time With God's Word Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Nov 9, 2003

This sermon deals with the importance of spending time in God’s Word, and focuses on improving the way we listen when it is proclaimed

The Habit of Time With God’s Word Col 3:9, John 8:31 - 32, 2 Tim 3:16-17, Rom 10:17, Mark 4:9, James 1:19, James 1:21, Isa 55:11, Heb 2:1, James 1:22, 25 October 28, 2003 I. Last week I said we cannot be a disciple without being disciplined. There are four habits specifically that we need to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:9, John 8:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be An Apocalyptic Christian In Four Easy Steps Series

Contributed by Michael Bird on Sep 19, 2002

This sermon looks at Lk 9:57-10:20 and argues that mission is an apocalyptic activity whereby we participate in the victory of the kingdom of God.

Lk 9.57-10.20: How to be an Apocalyptic Christian in 4 Easy Steps Introduction When I pose the question, “How to be an Apocalyptic Christian?” numerous thoughts or images might fly through your mind. Is it like David Koresh and the Branch Dividians of Waco, Texas U.S.A? Is that like one of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Power In Prayer

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 19, 2005

The early church understood the key to spiritual power flowed from an active prayer life. The church needs to get back to the practice of prayer.

Finding Power in Prayer Selected Passages from Acts Introduction I need Thee Every Hour Sweet Hour of Prayer I Must Tell Jesus What a Friend We Have in Jesus The hymn book is filled with wonderful songs about the subject of prayer and each one of these were a vital part of the church that I grew ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31

Denomination: Church Of God

Love - Joy - Peace Series

Contributed by W F on Jun 12, 2005

The presence and activity of divine love, joy and peace are the signs that we are living the life God intended for us (Pt1 Signs of Life)

SIGNS OF LIFE – THE MARKS OF VIBRANT LIVING Part 1 “Love, Joy, Peace” “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace ...” (Galatinas 5:22; John 15:4-13) We are not going to spend the next few weeks trying harder to be more loving, trying harder to be more joyful, trying harder to be more ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: *other

Finding God's Blessing After We've Been Wandering Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019

This sermon discusses the need to return to God, not just return to doing good. Is religious activity enough to get God's blessing?

- Background on the book: - Addressed to the Jews who had returned to Jerusalem from Babylon in 538 B.C. Two years later they started to work on the temple, but opposition led that to be put aside for 16 years. - This opening statement comes right after the restarting of the temple project. - ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Stone's Throw Away

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 25, 2018

Though the story reads like modern Soap Opera with immoral activities in which the affluent or privileged escape while the less fortunate are punished

TITLE: A STONE’S THROW AWAY SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 8:1-11 Have you ever done anything embarrassing before? Have you ever had an Embarrassing moment in your life? If we are honest, we have all had some embarrassing moments before. The woman found in our text this morning had such an experience. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Changed

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 20, 2020

In order to make God's kingdom a reality, we must be willing to become an active part of God's work.

Changed Romans 12: 1 - 8 Intro: You may be intrigued by the fact that as you entered worship this morning you were presented with a gift from me. You should have received a teabag in a plastic bag. I know that many think I am a bit, shall we say, “odd.” I admit that I am different than most ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Want You!

Contributed by Michael Brown on Jun 9, 2017

Message about God wanting people to overcome self-pity, & other disabilities, & be active in His Kingdom until our last day!

I’m going to read you a list & see if you can tell me what these things have in common; traumatic brain injury, deafness/blindness, chronic illness, eating disorders, insomnia, speech difficulty, Alzheimer’s Disease/dementia. What do those items have in common? They are all different types of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:18, Judges 6:13-14, Job 1:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Unleashing Authority And Identity In Christ

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Mar 25, 2021

Now it is impossible to activate authority without having a recognized identity. Since authority organizes and drives itself through our accepted identity.

As believers, we do not know how to react as we are witness to the weaknesses and unpreparedness of our supposed technological advancement in addressing the problems of our days: although, knowledge has increased exponentially? Even now, the world is looking up to the average believer to proffer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:19, Matthew 28:18, Acts 1:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Creation: God's Work Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 20, 2022

Genesis records the creative activity of God. God created purposefully and intentionally. Creation is not the result of random chance, but the work of the master designer, God.

When you read you begin with ABC. When you count you begin with 1,2,3. When you sing you begin with do-re-me. In the Bible you begin with Genesis. The book of Genesis is the book of beginnings. You find out how the world came into being. There are many theories, hypothesis and philosophies ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31, Genesis 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist