Sermons on By The Hearing Of Faith:

Answering The Call

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Aug 28, 2017

God is calling each of us to listen to Him, to hear Him to seek Him. Isaiah 51:1-8 has a lot to say about heeding that call.

Answering The Call ISAIAH 51:1-8 Answering the call? Who? Have you heard God calling you? Yes – you! Do you consider yourself faithful? Do you consider yourself righteous? Do you seek righteousness? “Listen to Me, My people; and give ear to me, O My nation: for law will proceed from Me, and I ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 3 Of 5: How Can I Get Along With People At Church? Series

Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Aug 27, 2009

The reason why church people must get along is so that when we proclaim the gospel to the lost, they will see sincerity and love and will hear the message, and new believers will hear the teaching of the Scripture and will be strengthened in their faith.

Series: Questions about the Church Part 3 of 5: How Can I Get Along with People at Church? 1 Corinthians 2: 1-5 Introduction We’re still in our series of “Questions About the Church.” We started with the question, “What Exactly Is the Church?,” then, last week we asked “Why Do People in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Commandment Of The Bridegroom King

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 18, 2021

Within the religions of the world, it is not uncommon to hear that the greatest thing to obtain is faith. Yet, the Great Commandment given by God in the Bible was not to have faith but rather, to love Him

"You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment." (Matt 22:37-39 NLT) Faith - in and of itself - is useless unless it is energized by God's love. This love command is the foundation of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39, 1 John 4:7-10, John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Complete Unity Series

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on May 12, 2012

The purpose of scripture is to minister to faith. How does faith come to you? Faith comes by hearing the Word of God. Your faith has the purpose of supporting the eyewitness testimony that Jesus is the Christ. Second faith helps your understanding of God’

John 20:19–31 The word “unity” describes the quality of being united into one. To better understand these qualities of existence consider unity as being undivided completeness with nothing missing. There is a complete unity among the Holy Father, His Son, and The Holy Spirit. A ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

The Power Of The Living Christ

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 25, 2008

Many are spiritually crippled today, and unless they hear the Name of Jesus, their lives will never be changed. This is what we can offer them - Jesus. Stretch out our hand and pray for those who are in need.

It was 3.00pm in the afternoon (the hour of prayer in the Temple), Peter and John head up to join the believers at the Temple. • On the way in, as they came to the Gate called Beautiful (a gate inlayed with gold and precious stones, situated at an entrance in the Eastern side of the Temple ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Big Misunderstanding Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 29, 2017

There are times when we see and yet do not actually perceive; there are times when we hear, but fail to listen. Such was the case with the disciples. They thought Jesus was speaking of physical bread, but He was conveying spiritual truth.

A Big Misunderstanding Mark 8: 10-21 Our text today immediately follows the miraculous feeding of the 4,000. Jesus departed from their midst to another region near the Sea of Galilee, and is quickly met with more opposition and doubt. I am well aware that our Lord came to earth, being fully God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

Hello This Is Your Creator Speaking! Can You Hear Me Now? Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jul 14, 2013

God surrounds us and speaks to us but it is required that we are in position with the proper equipment to listen and heed Him.

Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him. He is despised and rejected of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-3, Acts 17:22-31, Romans 10:8-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don’t Worry… Be Happy!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 17, 2022

Life is great and wonderful, and very seldom do we hear about anyone who wants to depart from this wonderful life that God has blessed us with.

Most of us enjoy the blessings of this life so immensely, we want to live as long as possible. Illus: An 80-year-old man went to a doctor for a check-up. After the examination, the doctor told him what he was hoping to hear. He said, "You're in terrific shape. There's nothing wrong ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Part Four - Why Can’t I See Or Hear God? Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 28, 2010

Safer to have a God you can control!

1Moses was keeping the flock of his father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian; he led his flock beyond the wilderness, and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. 2There the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a flame of fire out of a bush; he looked, and the bush was blazing, yet it was not ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: United Methodist

03. Hearing God's Voice (1 Samuel 3) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

Hearing God’s voice requires the same intentional tuning in. 1 Samuel 3 presents the powerful moment when young Samuel learns to hear the voice of God.

Hearing God’s Voice – The Calling of Samuel March 12, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 3 Introduction: Learning to Listen in a Noisy World In the early days of radio, the world marveled at the ability to send messages across vast distances. Yet, early broadcasts ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

I Can't Speak--But I Can Hear You!

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 26, 2011

The birth of John the Baptist gives us a clear sign of his message--Christ must increase; we must decrease.

Solemnity of the Birth of John the Baptist June 24, 2011 There are only two birthday celebrations of men in the liturgical year. A line through them cuts the year exactly in half. Today, around the summer solstice, we celebrate the birth of John, who was the precursor of his cousin, Jesus, whose ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Catholic

Get Your Mule Out Of The Boat (Four Truths When Attempting The Impossible)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 28, 2018

Our Lord's voice could be heard above the storm. No storm, no turmoil, no tortuous test is too great for our Lord. No matter how dramatic the storm may be his voice can be heard and his Rhema can be received. (Updated August 2023)

The Navy branch ... of the service ... called the "Seabees" ... had a unique slogan ... during World War II, (Pause) "If it's difficult, ... it will take a day or two. If it's impossible, ... it will take a little longer." (Pause) It seems to me ... there are a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:48-50, John 21:25, Matthew 14:25-33, Romans 10:17, Hebrews 11:6, James 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Truth: How Do You Know When You Hear It? Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 2, 2022

1) The Gift of Revelation (Romans 1:19), 2) The Content of Revelation (Romans 1:20), 3) The Rejection of God’s Revelation (Romans 1:21).

Romans 1:19-21. 19 For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. 20 For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:19-21

Denomination: Other

Listening & Doing Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Believers should both hear and act on the Word of God. Those who listen and respond are blessed in their actions.

Ever had your parents ask you to do something, and you're like, 'Yeah, yeah, I heard you,' but then you never actually do it? It's like you heard the words, but they just didn't sink in. James is telling us that it's not enough to just hear God's Word; we've got to do something about it. Remember ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Topics: Divine Guidance, Spiritual Obedience, Faithful Actions, Biblical Teachings

I Hear You Knocking, But You Can't Come In!

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Apr 3, 2010

We can do without be sympathetic to the cult!

Intro: 1. There was a song some years ago that went, “I hear you knocking…but you can’t come in!” 2. The cults will always come knocking on our door, but if we are wise we will not let them in. The essence of this little letter is: It is a Caution against Endorsing a Cult. ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist