Sermons on Active Listening:

The Supremacy Of Jesus Word

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Feb 3, 2006

Jesus Word is supreme!

SUPREMACY OF JESUS WORD We find in the book of Hebrews that those addressed (Jewish Christians) were persecuted, were in danger of being tempted to fall away and, in order to strengthen them, the superiority of Christianity to Judaism is demonstrated by showing the superlative excellence of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Faithful Prayer?

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 22, 2007

Isaiah offers us one pattern of prayer: adoration, confession, affirmation, and commission.

What is Faithful Prayer? Isaiah 6:1-8 October 21, 2007 This is the second sermon in the series for our annual stewardship emphasis. Just to remind you of what I said last week, and what I have been saying ever since becoming your pastor, stewardship is so much more than money. If we think only ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Submission Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Apr 2, 2015

What is submission, how do we do it, and to whom are we supposed to submit?

Spiritual Lifehacks - Submission Three weeks ago we began our series on Spiritual Lifehacks with rhythm -- establishing a set rhythm of time alone with God and time with other people is very important to your physical health. Two weeks ago we discussed listening to God through prayer. Tonight ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17, Colossians 3:23, 1 Corinthians 10:31, James 4:7, Matthew 18:8-9, Luke 22:42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trust In The Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023

Explores the importance of trusting in God's wisdom over our own, bearing life's challenges with faith, and becoming steadfast through trust in Him.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a wonderful day to gather together in the house of our Lord, to soak in His Word, and to let it nourish our hearts and minds. As we gather here today, we stand on the precipice of a profound understanding, a deeper knowledge of our God and His wisdom. We're here to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Topics: Trust, God

God’s Calling Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon will explore the concept of God's call to every individual for salvation and service, emphasizing the need to discern this call amidst life's distractions.

Welcome church family! I’m very excited today as we begin a powerful 3-week series together. Called & Anointed draws upon the testimonies of Samuel the prophet and David, the king of Israel. A.W. Tozer once said, "God is looking for people through whom He can do the impossible. What a pity we plan ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 1 Corinthians 12:7

Topics: God's Calling, Salvation, Apostolic Power

Sermon Series: Called & Anointed

Even In Judgment, God Is Merciful

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 8, 2001

How God shows mercy even when he does decide to judge.

November 11, 2001 Jeremiah 26:1-6 1 Early in the reign of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, this word came from the LORD: 2 "This is what the LORD says: Stand in the courtyard of the LORD’s house and speak to all the people of the towns of Judah who come to worship in the house of the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 26:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

The Purpose-Full Church: In Worship Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 14, 2003

5 of 18 messages on moving toward greater health as a church.

The Purpose-full Church: In Worship (NTC4T-5) I. Defining the Purposes of the Church A. Worship 1. The primacy of worship 2. Celebrating 3. Honoring Introduction The story is told about a conversation between a pastor and young boy in a certain congregation. This particular congregation loved ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16, Romans 15:5-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Go Fishing...

Contributed by John Nadasi on Jan 20, 2005

A message addressing the reality of time catching up to our rural church. This is an initial call to embrace a paradigm shift within church and society. In order to speak to a new generation, we have to be willing to find new methods of communication.

Matthew 4:12-23 Paonia United Methodist Church January 23, 2005 “When the going gets tough, the tough go fishing” Can you remember back to when I gave you a message that Began with the words… Life is complicated? Well, this morning starts off with a similar statement. Life is rough. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Methodist

Source Of Encouragement

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 29, 2009

Where do Christians find energy and direction...the vine. The connection based on a divine relationship.

Source of Encouragement John 15:1-17 Look at this limb…withered leaves compared to the rest of the branch that I cut off of the bush. Broken right there by the trunk. If this were still on the bush it would not be long before it just dried up and fell on off on its own or Bobby and tony might ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Congregational

Get Er Done Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 21, 2008

Choose to make christmas about Christ and family and lett some of the busy work go.

Luke 10:38-42 At the Home of Martha and Mary As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Congregational

Be Still

Contributed by James May on Apr 13, 2008

A message dealing with the false doctrine of the New Age Movement as expounded by Oprah Winfrey and her spiritual guides.

Be Still Pastor Jim May Psalms 46:10 says, "Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth." Be still! How many times have you said that to someone? In this life we are faced with activity all around us. We often refer to life itself as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:11-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mindfulness

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 5, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 3: 1 – 22

Exodus 3: 1 – 22 Mindfulness 3 Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian. And he led the flock to the back of the desert, and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. 2 And the Angel of the LORD appeared to him in a flame of fire from the midst of a bush. So he ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Prayer Of Rest Series

Contributed by Paul Green on Jul 14, 2009

Rest is not only vital to our spiritual lives, it is imperative if we are to be effective. Through the prayer of rest, God places his children in the eye of the storm. When all around us is chaos and confusion, deep within we know stability and serenity

The Prayer of Rest Matthew 11:25-30 The story is told of a lady who became very angry at the pastor. When she finally caught up with him, she said, "I called you all morning at the church and dropped by to see you in the afternoon on Tuesday and you were not there." The minister said, "I’m sorry ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Words That Cause Stumbling Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 11, 2015

The word "doctrines" has almost become a "dirty word" in many Christian circles. Often times when people hear a difficult teaching, or "doctrine", they become disenchanted and at times even divisive. Jesus spoke to this tendency in John 6.

“Words that Cause Stumbling” John 6:59-64 Last week we ended with these verses from John 6:56 "He who eats My flesh and drinks My blood abides in Me, and I in him. 57 "As the living Father sent Me, and I live ...read more

Scripture: John 6:59-64

Denomination: Baptist

Good Topsoil Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

The failure to live by the gospel is found in people’s hearts.

Jesus’ Parables We come to our first parable this morning, so we ought to consider before we get into it, what is a parable? I’ll give you a starting definition. A parable is a picture with a point. The picture may be a story such as the tale of the good Samaritan. It may be an ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed