Sermons about Active Listening

Waiting Time Is Never Wasted Time Series

Contributed by Michael Catt on Nov 4, 2003

based on 21 ratings

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Message is from Holy Boldness series in Acts highlighting the Christians’ role in the New Testament Church.

WAITING TIME IS NEVER WASTED TIME Acts 1:12-26 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey away. 13 When they had entered the city, they went up to the upper room where they were staying; that is, Peter and John and James and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unwrapping Your Gift For Service Series

Contributed by Michael Sampson on Sep 21, 2004

based on 21 ratings

| 9,794 views

How we can use our spiritual gifts for service to the Lord in his church.

"Unwrapping Your Gift For Service" Rom 12 : 1-8 / Matthew 25:14-30 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever given someone a gift …….. used it recklessly, carelessly, or destructively? Can you remember when you gave a gift ……………tossed it aside and didn’t bother to open it? Can you think of a time when you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Adventist

Finding A Mate– God's Way! Series

Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 16, 2004

based on 27 ratings

| 11,816 views

I’d like to encourage God’s people to find the answer on ’how to find a mate’ from the Bible rather than our culture.

A. Bad date when... Hey guys, you know you are on a bad date when.... 1. She whispers to the waiter, “Please kill me!” 2. You catch her giving her phone number to the guy cleaning your windshield. 3. She keeps calling you, “Bachelor number two”. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kingdom Characteristics Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 24, 2004

based on 44 ratings

| 5,826 views

When we come to Jesus, what do we really want from him? What does Jesus really want from us? Jesus shows us the way into the kingdom of God, and the path has requirements. Are you ready to enter?

Two Parables and Two Encounters with Jesus that teach us four characteristics needed to enter and live in the Kingdom of God. Persistent Prayer Penitent Humility Dependant Acceptance Sacrificial Submission Two great enemies in the hearts of men that prevent them entry into the kingdom are also ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preach The Word Series

Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Dec 5, 2002

based on 240 ratings

| 30,413 views

An effective Christian is one who is involved in communicating God’s Word to others.

How To Become An Effective Christian “PREACH THE WORD!” II Timothy 4:1-8 November 2, 2002 Introduction Harry Reginald Hammond, better known as “Reg” to all of his friends, had felt a calling on his life to serve as a minister in the Church his whole life. Reg’s father was an Episcopal priest as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christianity's Toughest Competitor:

Contributed by Don Jaques on May 10, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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All of us need God’s mercy. All of us.

CHRISTIANITY’S TOUGHEST COMPETITOR: MORALISM OBJECTIVES: “Churchy” people will be reminded of their need of God’s mercy and will repent of prideful attitudes. “Nonchurchy” people will understand God’s promise to be close to the contrite in heart and will pour out their hearts to God. INTRO: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reaching Out To The Poor Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 10, 2005

based on 24 ratings

| 12,087 views

The Bible commands us to feed the hungry and look out for the poor.

Reaching out to the Poor Proverbs 14:31 Two events in recent months have turned the attention of our nation to the issue of poverty. One was the conference of the Group of 8 nations in July, where world leaders decided to cancel the debts of the 38 poorest nations of the world to help ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:31

Denomination: Brethren

The Wide Gate Or The Narrow Gate

Contributed by Paul George on Jun 9, 2006

based on 16 ratings

| 44,634 views

Many people today believe that God’s kingdom is governed on the same basis as our nation, democracy, if this was true then the right way to heaven would be that of the majority. Although the nation Israel knew nothing of democracy as we have it, they, t

The Wide Gate or the Narrow Gate Matthew 7:13-27 The Lord Jesus Christ, in this great Sermon on the Mount, has distinguished His kingdom from that of contemporary Judaism, while identifying it with that spoken of in the Old Testament. As He concludes this sermon, we come to the bottom line, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27

Denomination: Holiness

Forgetting The Past And Going Forward In 2006

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 25, 2006

based on 138 ratings

| 53,673 views

Paul lays out some principles concerning our attitude that we can carry with us into the New Year.

PHIL. 3:12-16 “FORGETTING THE PAST AND GOING FORWARD IN 2006” A) There is an old story about a happy little boy who went out into the field wearing a baseball cap ... And in one hand he carried a baseball, and in the other his trusty bat! * His face had a look of tremendous confidence ... ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Resolutionrevolution

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Dec 29, 2004

based on 33 ratings

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This message looks at Psalm 90 and Moses’ advice on how to live a life that counts. It’s a revolutionary way of making New Years resolutions.

The ball is going to be dropping in Times Square in just a few days. And 100 million Americans will head down a well-traveled path We’re frustrated by our bad habits, by our bad choices. So, we vow to change things. We make New Year’s resolutions. We says, “This year, I’m dieting or exercising ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Passionate Worship"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 5, 2007

based on 15 ratings

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People are searching for worship that is authentic, alive, creative, and where they experience the life-changing presence of God.

“Passionate Worship” Psalm 84 Luke 18:9-14 By: Rev. Ken Sauer Grace United Methodist Church Soddy Daisy, TN 37379 www.gbgm-umc.org/grace-sdtn Humans are not created to be godless. If we don’t know the true God, we will make our own deities. It’s a sign of our finitude, and a subconscious ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 25, 2007

based on 18 ratings

| 17,806 views

Jesus made His claims through ordinary lessons from life which people could relate to. In this case he used BREAD.

May, 2007 I AM the Bread of Life John 6:5-58 INTRODUCTION: John chapter 6 opens with the scene where a great crowd of people have gathered to hear Jesus. It is getting late in the day; and Jesus, wanting to test Philip, asked, “Where can we buy bread to feed all of these people.” Philip ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-58

Denomination: Methodist

It Doesn't Hurt To Look? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 21, 2002

based on 39 ratings

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Can we look as long as we do not touch? What does Jesus say about it?

INTRODUCTION  Bruce Larson tells of an old priest, who was asked by a young man, "Father, when will I cease to be bothered by the sins of the flesh? The priest replied, Son I wouldn’t trust myself until I’d been dead for 3 or 4 days  Today we are going to deal with a subject that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Of Truth Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 30, 2001

based on 66 ratings

| 8,982 views

What is truth? God is truth and the world needs to know that God is truth.

INTRODUCTION  A husband stepped on one of those penny scales that tell a person’s fortune and weight. "Listen to this," he said to his wife, showing her a small, white card. "It says I’m energetic, bright, and resourceful." "Yeah," his wife nodded, "and it has your weight wrong, too." ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rested And Refreshed Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 18, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 9,365 views

3 of 4 on time. This message is about the importance of sabbath rest.

It’s About Time Rested and Refreshed January 14, 2007 Life is so much more than endless moments of consuming work, stressful problems, and chaotic busyness We are reminded that the Chinese pictograph for “busy” is composed of two characters—“heart” and “killing.” The Longest Night It seems to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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