Sermons on Effective Listening:

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

God Still Speaks Today Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 10, 2021

Through the Holy Spirit we hear God's illuminated and individual word, but what does this look like practically?

HEARING GOD – GOD STILL SPEAKS TODAY Back when the telegraph was the fastest method of long-distance communication, a young man applied for a job as a Morse Code operator. Answering an ad in the newspaper, he went to the office address that was listed. When he arrived, he entered a large, busy ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-2

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Why We Need To Hear God's Voice Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 10, 2021

Sheep listen to the shepherd's voice. We need to hear God so that we can be directed by Him, devoted to Him and dependent on Him.

HEARING GOD – WHY WE NEED TO HEAR GOD’S VOICE Before refrigerators, people used ice houses to preserve their food. Ice houses had thick walls, no windows, and a tightly fitted door. In winter, when streams and lakes were frozen, large blocks of ice were cut, hauled to the ice houses, and covered ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How God Speaks To Us Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 10, 2021

Looking at the different ways that God still speaks to us today

HEARING GOD – HOW GOD SPEAKS TO US I was a student at Ontario Theological Seminary (now Tyndale) from 1997 to 1999. When I graduated that spring I had decided that I was going to go into missions. I had applied to SIM and had been accepted. I was going to be going to Liberia in West Africa. ...read more

Scripture: Job 33:14, 1 Samuel 3:7-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Transfiguration Pt.3: Listen Exclusively - Mark 9:4-8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 24, 2023

If you are a believer, Jesus Christ is speaking to you every day. But whether his voice gets through depends on how you listen. These messages on the Transfiguration give insight into how to become a better listener.

Mark 9:1 And he said to them, "I tell you the truth, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power." 2 After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:4-8, Matthew 17:1-6, Luke 9:28-35

"a Preview Of Coming Attractions"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 7, 2024

The Transfiguration is for us.

“A Preview of Coming Attractions” Mark 9:2-10 Have you ever been in a group of people where someone told a joke and everyone else laughed except you? Or perhaps you are in a group of people where someone makes a point and everyone else nods their head in agreement—except you? “I don’t get it? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-10

Denomination: United Methodist

In The Stillness

Contributed by Robbie Parnell on Jul 6, 2024

There is something great in the stillness of our lives if we will stop and listen.

• Tonight, I want to give you the whole picture of this story. To understand this message tonight, you need to understand the background. • The individual of this story is the Prophet Elijah. • Chapter 18 reveals the mighty hand of God on his life. The mountain was Mount Carmel. It was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hearken To My Words Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jul 19, 2024

Those that were in Jerusalem were hearing the Gospel message, but in their native or natural tongue.

Hearken To My Words” Acts 2:12-22 A great event is taking place in our text today. Those that were in Jerusalem were hearing the Gospel message, but in their native or natural tongue. In the last words of verse 11 “…we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.” We ask; what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Allen Crosby on Sep 10, 2023

The Kingdom of God Not only did the disciples, Peter, James and John experience the Kingdom of God in part, but we can experience Gods Kingdom through a Relationship with Jesus Christ. On day when Jesus comes back, we will experience the Kingdom of God to the Full.

I. The Disciples saw Jesus Glorified A. Jesus Was Transfigured 1. Peter James and John were with Jesus on the Mountain. 2. These 3 men belonged to his inner circle. 3. Peter was the point man for all the disciples and probably the oldest. 4. They see with their Eyes Jesus transfigured. 5. This ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1

A Look At The Book - Introduction To Proverbs

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 10, 2023

'A Look At The Book - Introduction to Proverbs' - Selected Scriptures from Proverbs - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Name (chapter 1 verse 1). (2). Authors (chapter 1 verse 1). (3). Content: (3a). Subjects & Statements. (3b). People & Problems. (3c). Counselling and Correction. SERMON BODY: Ill: • Here are some popular English proverbs. • Can you complete them? • ‘Actions speak ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

As The Spirit Leads Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 22, 2023

When the Holy Spirit tells you to do something follow his leading. Remember, delayed obedience is disobedience.

AS THE SPIRIT LEADS Text: Acts 11:27-30 Introduction 1. Illustration: Some of you know, and for those of you who don’t, you’re about to learn something new about your pastor, in the summer of 1982 I went to Europe as a missionary. The night before I was about to leave, some of my friends from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:27-30

Denomination: Methodist

Hearing God

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 25, 2025

God doesn't appease our flesh when He speaks. Our flesh has to contend with what He communicates. This is the acid test to know whether it is God talking to us or whether we are hearing our inner voice or familiar (spirits) voices (Leviticus 19:31; 20:6,27).

INTRODUCTION: According to the Bible, God speaks in several ways. In the Old Testament, God often communicated with His people directly, through theophanies, or audible speech, as when He spoke to Moses from the burning bush (Exodus 3:4) or gave the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai (Exodus 20:1). ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spending Time With God. Are We Devoting Enough Time?

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 13, 2022

A message about praying to the Lord and also making a time to listen to Him.

Are we spending enough time with God? In early 2006 I lived in Northeast Pennsylvania here in the United States and I was getting ready to see a great change in my life. I was housebound during a snowstorm. I decided for some reason to go for a walk. I put my coat on, my gloves, my boots, my ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It May Take A Storm To Find God?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 31, 2023

Let us study Acts 27. The old preacher warning goes unheeded. There is a a terrible storm that has a hidden lesson about trusting God's plan.

IT MAY TAKE A STORM TO FIND GOD’S PLAN… WE ARE GOING TO MAKE IT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) THE TARGET OF THE GOSPEL. Mark 16:15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. When I was teaching ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:9-11, Acts 27:44, Mark 16:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Long?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 6, 2022

How long will we languish in our comfortable sanctuaries without seeking to follow Christ Jesus in affecting change?

How Long? – John 10: 22 - 30 Intro: A story is told of an encounter between a new young pastor and one of the members of his session. After only his 3rd Sunday as pastor of the little country church, a member of the current Session appeared at the office door asking to speak to the pastor. It ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed