Sermons on dullness:

3 Ways To Put The Fire Back Into Worship

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 1, 2013

Sometimes our worship assemblies can be dull. But by turning to Psalm 84 we can learn how to put the fire back into our public worship.

Sometimes a congregation’s public worship can just be downright cold and lifeless. Therefore, in an attempt to revive their dead services, many churches change worship styles, or songs books, or preachers. While these changes may perhaps bring life back into a dead service, they are temporary ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: *other

Our Holy God

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2018

It was C.S. Lewis who said, “How little people know who think holiness is dull. When one meets the real thing, it is irresistible.”

As a young boy I was really bored in church. My mom would give us pep talks every Sunday morning in an effort to remind us to pay attention and not goof around. Unfortunately, I often disregarded her instruction. I was either yawning out loud, poking my sisters, making faces at the minister, or ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Spiritual Insensitivity

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 22, 2025

Spiritual insensitivity is a dangerous condition in which a person loses awareness of God’s presence, His warnings, and His direction. It occurs when the heart becomes dull and unresponsive to the prompting of the Holy Spirit.

THE DANGER OF SPIRITUAL INSENSITIVITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 11:1-4 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 4:23, Ephesians 5:14-17, 1 Peter 5:8, Hebrews 2:1, 1 Corinthians 10:12 INTRODUCTION Spiritual insensitivity is a dangerous condition in which a person loses awareness of God’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-4, Proverbs 4:23, Ephesians 5:14-17, 1 Peter 5:8, Hebrews 2:1, 1 Corinthians 10:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Growing Up Is Hard Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Jul 10, 2005

Are we progressing in the faith or are we, like many of those Hebrew Christians: • dull of hearing • still need to be taught elementary truth • babies wanting milk, not solid food?

In the earlier chapters we have studied some wonderful passages about the Saviour’s divinity and humanity and His wonderful fitness to be our merciful and faithful High-priest. Now we are going to move on to some rather difficult or unpalatable passages. It is tempting to skip these, but they are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sheep Thrills: The Exciting Life Of Jesus' Little Lambs

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on May 7, 2004

While the primary purpose of the Good Shepherd/Sheep image in Scripture is our comfort and peace, people might think that’s dull. But there’s excitement in being Jesus’ sheep!

May 2, 2004 — Fourth Sunday of Easter / Good Shepherd Sunday Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson John 10:22-30 Sheep Thrills: The Exciting Life of Jesus’ Little Lambs I. False Concepts II. Where the Real Excitement Is Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30, Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Borewells

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 15, 2014

Praying at all times! Praying with perseverance! I’m not talking about a dull, sleepy, flippant and quick prayer, I’m talking about praying till it pains.

Borewells! Day 37 of 40 days of fasting! Ephesians 6:18 ‘praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints..’ Praying at all times! Praying with perseverance! I’m not talking ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeing And Hearing Again

Contributed by Wayne Cordeiro on May 16, 2013

The Bible says our hearts, like that of the Pharisees, can get calloused against God. It is not intentional, but our hearts get dull. We have to recondition them and reopen our eyes to see Him afresh.

Eyes to See The Pharisees were trained and schooled to recognize God, to hear His voice and to know what God was saying. They looked for something that was so obviously close, but never saw Him. When He actually came on that Christmas, they did not even recognize Him. In fact, even when He spoke, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Surprise Guest Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 2 of 5 of the series, Christmas Perspectives. To the shepherds of Bethlehem and the people in Bethlehem the birth of Christ was a surprise. What were their reactions? Has our "familiarity" with the Christmas Story dulled us to the wonder of this sp

THE SURPRISE GUEST Part 2 of the Christmas Perspectives Series Luke 2:8-20 Read at beginning of service: John 10:14-16 (NIV) 14 "I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me-- 15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father--and I lay down my life for the sheep. 16 I have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-10, John 10:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Great And Mighty Things

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 9, 2018

Is your spiritual life kind of dull, dry, and boring? Do you yearn for something more? God wants to show you great and mighty things. He is inviting you. Will you answer the call?

GREAT AND MIGHTY THINGS! The Prophet Jeremiah 1. GOD HAS PLANS FOR YOU! Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not for calamity, to give you a hope and a future * God has plans for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

National Revival That Began With The Butler

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 8, 2015

The Book of Nehemiah tells the amazing story of how a National Revival was ushered in through a Butler. A Butler is usually the bad guy in thrillers or a dull person, but here we have the most unusual Butler in history.

NATIONAL REVIVAL THAT BEGAN WITH THE BUTLER Neh. 1:1-2:18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There are a lot of people who need revival! 2. One lady, Vickie, called a lawyer’s office in the Yellow Pages. She made an appointment with their Family Law department. 3. "How can I help you, madam?" asks ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When God Restores: Steps To Recovery & Restoration In God

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020

As believers, our hope ultimately rests in the promise that Christ will come back for us one day and make all things new. But what about the here & now? The Bible is full of examples of how God makes things new for His glory & our good.

WHEN GOD RESTORES: STEPS TO RECOVERY & RESTORATION IN GOD 1. 2 KINGS:8 1 Now Elisha had said to the woman whose son he had restored to life, “Arise, and depart with your household, and sojourn wherever you can, for the Lord has called for a famine, and it will come upon the land for seven ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 8:1-6, Psalm 126:1-4, 2 Kings 6:1-6

Denomination: Charismatic

While Men Slept

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 7, 2025

Spiritual sleep is dangerous because it allows the enemy to sow destruction, exchange destinies, and bring confusion into lives.

WHILE MEN SLEPT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 13:25 Supporting Texts: 1 Kings 3:16-27, Ephesians 5:14, Isaiah 60:1-2, John 8:12, 2 Corinthians 4:6. INTRODUCTION: The phrase “while men slept” is a powerful biblical statement that signifies spiritual negligence, ignorance, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:25, 1 Kings 3:16-27, Ephesians 5:14, Isaiah 60:1-2, John 8:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Cutting Edge.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 9, 2022

Spiritually speaking, The question I want to ask you tonight is, Are you using a dull ax blade? An experienced Woodsmen would tell you, “It’s better to sharpen your ax-head for an hour or two, before you go cutting in the woods.”

The Cutting Edge. Matthew 3:14-17, 4:1-4NIV When we purchased our house 16 years ago. (It’s the longest we’ve ever lived in one house). We inherited some Bradford Pear Trees in the front yard. After a few years of living there, these trees begin to split, they looked really bad. Therefore I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:14-17, Matthew 4:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Holiness Demanded By The Costly Experience Of Christ’s Passion

Contributed by Robert Tarasiak on Sep 9, 2023

"How little people know who think that holiness is dull. When one meets real thing, it is irresistible." C.S. Lewis, Letters to an American Lady, New Bible Commentary, p. 28.

1 Peter Series Part 5 Sub Series: A Demand for Holiness” (1:13 – 2:3) Title: A holiness demanded by the costly experience of Christ’s passion Text: 1 Peter 1:17-21 LORDS SUPPER TODAY INTRO: How little people know who think that holiness is dull. When one meets real thing, it is irresistible. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Obedience

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005

"Whoredom and wine and new wine" (v. 11) are the sins that commonly accompany idolatry. These sins dull the sensitivity and understanding so that the people no longer wish to even retain God in their thoughts. Instead of consulting the God who made the tr

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: I once talked with General Charles M. Duke, a former astronaut who went on the Apollo 16 mission to the moon. I asked, “Once you were there, weren’t you free to make your own decisions and carry out your own experiments. He smiled and said “Sure, if I didn’t want to ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:11-19

Denomination: Baptist