Sermons on active listening: showing 556-570 of 102,466

5 Ways That God Is Active In His People's Lives Part 3 Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002

A teaching message on Genesis 31:1-55.

Genesis Series #56 August 11, 2002 Title: 5 Ways That God is Active in His People’s Lives Part 3 Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Welcome to New Life in Christ. Today we continue with message #56 in our verse-by-verse study of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-55

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nicodemus: Evidence That Demands Faith Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Sep 4, 2016

How God is able to change the heart of an unbeliever to a believer in Christ

NICODEMUS: EVIDENCE THAT DEMANDS FAITH This morning we come to the our tenth and final message of this sermon series on the Cross of Jesus Christ. The message of the cross is powerful and life changing and I can’t think of any better way for us to end this series on the cross than to end it ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is Your Faith Your Own?

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Jul 30, 2013

A sermon challenging Christian to honestly examine the foundation of their faith.

Let me start by asking you a question: Is your faith your own? By that I mean, is the body of beliefs, the faith, that you hold dear is it based on your understanding of God and His word or is it based on someone else’s understanding of God and His word? There’s a big difference between ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Last Command

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 30, 2013

A sermon to challenge believers to witness for Christ.

"The Last Command" Matthew 28:16-20 Matthew 28:16-20 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

This Obstacle Could Be An Opportunity.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 21, 2016

You understand what sandpaper could be to wood? Well, problems and obstacles could be a tool that brings us closer to God? It is up to you.

THIS OBSTACLE COULD BE A GREAT OPPORTUNITY. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have heard discussed WHAT IS THE OPPOSITE OF FAITH? Well, the logical answer is DOUBT.... Might we add several other elements. FEAR --- WORRY... APATHY --- DO NOTHING... ERROR BECAUSE OF NOT KNOWING THE WORD ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:12-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let's Get Busy For God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 2, 2010

The Angel of the Lord came to Zerubbabel and encouraged him to get busy and complete the work to which he was called. This message is a look at some of basic principles for getting busy doing God's work.

Let’s Get Busy for God Zechariah 4:4-11 How many times in history have great things for God been accomplished that started out so small that shortsighted people looked down at the endeavor or who prognosticated that it would never amount to anything? Many great accomplishments for God have ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Faith Lessons"

Contributed by David Nolte on May 11, 2016

Sermon on faith, suitable for Mother's day

“FAITH LESSONS” 2 TIMOTHY 1:1-14 DAVID P. NOLTE Timothy was a trainee, an intern, a co-worker with Paul the Apostle, and was pastor at Ephesus, but his foundation in the faith came from home. Paul wrote, “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moving Forward By Faith Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 27, 2016

This sermon is part of our "A Faith That Works" series. We are looking at the encounter Jesus had with blind Bartimaeus.

A Faith That Works “Moving Forward By Faith” Mark 10:46-52 We’re continuing our series, “A Faith That Works,” and tonight we’ll be looking at what it’s going to take to move ahead by faith. “Have you ever wished you could just start all over, to go ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Foursquare

A Conceited Christian Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 12, 2021

Third John 9-10 shows us how a conceited Christian lives.

Scripture We are closing in on the conclusion of our study in the Apostle John’s letters that I am calling “That You May Know That You Have Eternal Life.” John wrote three letters toward the end of the first century. He was responsible for the churches around Ephesus. He loved the believers in the ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus The Son Of God

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Sep 2, 2013

Jesus performs 2 miracles-The Pharisee's are confounded

Jesus the Son of God Luke5:17-26 – These are the words of Napoleon Bonaparte: I know men and I tell you that Jesus Christ is no mere man. Between him and every other person in the world there is no possible term of comparison. Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne and I have founded empires. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Rock-Solid Foundation PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024

Emphasizes the importance of not just hearing God's Word, but actively applying it in our lives to withstand life's storms.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a beautiful day the Lord has made and we're here to rejoice and be glad in it. We are gathered in the house of our Lord, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Each one of us carries a purpose, a calling, a divine destiny that God has placed in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Topics: Hearing, Heeding, God's Word

The Need For Church Life Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction discusses the decline in church attendance in America, attributing it not to a decrease in believers, but to less consistent worship and participation.

No one disputes that church attendance has been in decline in America for the last number of years. But it’s not as straightforward as it seems. According to Thom Rainer, the former CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources, “The number one reason for the decline in church attendance is that members ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:17-18, Hebrews 10:25

Topics: Church Attendance, Active Membership, Consistent Worship

Sermon Series: The Easter Challenge

Don't Miss The Main Point Part 1 Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Apr 6, 2011

What was the real purpose of the Transfiguration?

Don’t Miss the Main Point Part 1 The Book of Mark Mark 9:1-13 I. We started last time to look at the Transfiguration of our Lord. A. This event took place at a very crucial time in the Lord’s ministry. 1. It is at the later end of His ministry. a) He is at or just over two years into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Amazed

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2021

You might be astonished and amazed at what God has done in your life.

Amazed – Mark 6: 1 - 13 Intro: Any person who has been a public speaker or a public-school teacher knows about how people “listen.” Actually, there are types or degrees of non-listeners: wide-eyed, staring-into-space / looking at the floor / arms crossed and head down / close-minded / no-clue ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ear To God's People Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 22, 2015

The preacher must know what the needs of the listener are.

Thursday of 21st week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel St. Monica day We who minister to the Church are first of all your fellow servants. The parable Jesus is telling His disciples in this Gospel is first of all directed to those who lead the Church. We know this is true because only the chief ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:7-12

Denomination: Catholic