Sermons on Ears To Hear:

Persistent Prayers

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 21, 2021

Jesus often taught in parables. Among his many listeners, some folks understood their meaning and some folks didn't. And that is still true today, because we all tend to hear what we want to hear.

The Lord used these parables to convey a truth to the listeners then, and to His listeners now, by taking a physical situation to teach a spiritual truth. Luke 18:1-8 is a parable about prayer. This is made clear in the first verse of this parable, look at Luke 18:1, we read, “And he spake a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Words And Wise Men

Contributed by John Mccormack on Dec 18, 2013

THE TONGUE FULL OF GOD'S WORD IS POWERFUL.

WISE WORDS AND WISE MEN OBSERVATION: THE PREACHER (PROBABLY SOLOMON) EXPOUNDS ON THE MERITS OF THE TEACHINGS OF ONE SHEPHERD. THIS APPLIES TO THE SHEPHERD OF OUR SOULS, JESUS CHRIST. INTERPRETATION: ECCLESIASTES 12: 11 (NKJV) THE WORDS OF THE WISE ARE LIKE GOADS, AND THE WORDS OF SCHOLARS ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Enemies Of The Cross

Contributed by Lee Black on Aug 23, 2002

The danger to being a self-god

The Enemies of the Cross Intro:There are 3 things that Paul says about the “Enemies of the Cross.” I. They Defy Jesus.[18] A. They are Enemies, not friends of the Cross. B. They Oppose ever demand of the Cross by not giving an ear to hear ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Unveiled- The Body Of Christ Pt.3

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 5, 2011

The first two churches in Asa Minor will show us types and shadows of the present day church. The first loveless, maybe mechanical. The second, persecuted, but strong and proven. This is a verse upon verse spreaching on the book of Revelation. Enjoy.

Revelation 2:1-11 The Book Unveiled- the Body of Christ Pt.3 “To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, ‘These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: 2 “I know your works, your labor, your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Heart For The Word

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 21, 2025

Encouraging message on sharing our faith. Focusing on the positives of the message of the seed of the sower.

Title: Hearing and Giving the Word Theme: To show how God can use us to share the word. Text: Matthew 13:1 -9, 18 – 23 Power of the Word Preparation for the Word Placement of the Word Opening Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9 On the same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the sea. (2) And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Learning To Listen

Contributed by David Cramer on Aug 31, 2009

Learning to listen to God and not just asking for things.

Learning to Listen to God in Prayer John 10:27-27 Over the past several months the Lord has had me sharing to many of you privately about you needing to spend quiet time with the Lord, just listening. We Can Hear the Voice of God in Prayer when we pray but also when we spend time ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shine Jesus Shine Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 2, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 4 verses 21 through 25

Mark 4: 21 – 25 Shine Jesus Shine 21 Also He said to them, “Is a lamp brought to be put under a basket or under a bed? Is it not to be set on a lampstand? 22 For there is nothing hidden which will not be revealed, nor has anything been kept secret but that it should come to light. 23 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Listen To Me! Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 17, 2009

Samuel was to replace Eli as God’s priest because Eli wasn’t listening to God anymore. God is looking for people who’ll listen to Him... how can we make sure we are those kinds of listeners?

OPEN: A businessman who needed several million dollars to clinch an important deal and sensing the need for divine help, he went to church to pray for money. By chance, he knelt next to a man who was praying for $100 to pay an urgent debt. The businessman took out his wallet and pressed $100 ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A True Christian

Contributed by Lee Houston on May 22, 2021

Many Christians have no idea of what following Christ means.

A True Christian Scripture: Luke 14:25-35 Central idea: Many Christians have no idea of what following Christ means. Specific purpose: to communicate to the congregation the true cost of Discipleship The inspiration for this sermon is Charles H. Spurgeon's sermon “Counting the Cost”. Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Candle Lighting Service

Contributed by Roy Hartzell on Dec 14, 2006

Candle lighting service using poems, congregational singing, and a short sermon.

CANDLE LIGHTING SERVICE Dec. 17, 2006 Prayer Hymn: 89 O Come, All Ye Faithful Poem: O Come O come and let us, to that first Christmas return And allow the Holy Spirit to cause our hearts to burn As we realize anew that Jesus is the reason For the true joy and happiness of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Your Kingdom Come Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Feb 22, 2009

Jesus described the coming kingdom of God through the windows of the parables. This sermon unpacks something of the meaning to the people then and to us now.

22.2.09 YOUR KINGDOM COME – Luke 8:4-14 INTRO News headlines today – THE TIMES 22nd February 2009 PARENTS TOLD: AVOID MORALITY IN SEX LESSONS PARENTS should avoid trying to convince their teenage children of the difference between right and wrong when talking to them about sex, a new government ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Trap Of Another Gospel

Contributed by Eric Wright on Jul 3, 2022

To surrender to the Judaizers was to negate the glory of the cross of Christ and to make the death of Christ on Calvary of no effect

The Trap of another gospel Galatians 1:6-10 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10, Matthew 13:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"God Speaking"

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 10, 2002

Ananias hears God’s call - how he recognizes and reacts to God’s instructions.

10Now there was a disciple at Damascus named Ananias; and the Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias.” And he said, “Here I am, Lord.” And the Lord said to him, “Get up and go to the street called Straight, and inquire at the house of Judas for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Defensive Strategies For Dealing With Difficult Superiors

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger while showing a Holy Spirit given wisdom.

Defensive Strategies For Dealing with Difficult Superiors (James 1:19-22) ILlustration:Formula for handling people: 1. Listen to the other person’s story. 2. Listen to the other person’s full story. 3. Listen to the other person’s full story first. Gen. George Marshall, Bits & Pieces, April, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Seed, The Soil, And The Sower

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Jul 13, 2002

How sweet it is when God blesses us with the benefits of reading, hearing, and learning His Word!

Introduction: This week is the first week that there are people selling sweet corn and candy corn at the intersection! I personally enjoy the opportunity to taste these delicious “first-fruits.” It also can be a reminder of how God is working our lives through His Word. How sweet it is when God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Isaiah 55:10-11

Denomination: Lutheran