Sermons on Good Listening:

"Voice Lessons" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

In one of Max Lucado’s books he asks a very interesting question. He says “couldn’t God have thought of something better to compare us to instead of sheep? Probably not.

GOD CONNECTIONS “Voice Lessons” John 10:1-14; 27 Last week on Wednesday evening we had just gotten home from Bible study. I was getting out of my truck when I noticed a dog standing at the edge of our yard. She looked a bit scared—we called for her to come to us—but it ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Lamb And The Cross

Contributed by Danny Presswood on Jan 26, 2009

What difference does it make whether it’s Good Friday or Easter Sunday? The difference is that Good Friday represents everything AWEFUL in life and Easter Sunday represents everything AWESOME in life.

Tony Campolo tells a story of preaching on Easter at his church in Philadelphia. He got up to preach to his predominantly black congregation – and he was “ON”! The folks were encouraging and hepping him along, and he got excited. He could hear some saying, “Help him Jesus!” And then he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Dynamic Church Witnesses To The Gospel Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 13, 2008

God enables those who have received mercy to witness to the gospel through deeds of mercy.

Scripture Introduction “Who is my neighbor?” “Who is my neighbor?” One of the most intriguing and studied questions ever asked. It all began when a religious leader, in order to test Jesus, asked: “What shall I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus’ answer was simple, if impossible: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Cross Of Christ-The Place Of God's Peace Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Mar 28, 2010

Part 3 of a 4 part series visiting the places connected with Easter and God's peace

Title: The Cross of Christ-the place of God’s peace Text: Colossians 1:19-23 Introduction Today we are on the 3rd of 4 places Jesus visited over Easter week and connecting each place with God’s peace To recap here are the 2 places we have already visited. 1st place – the upper ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Religious Rebels (Joseph And Nicodemus) Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 19, 2011

#2 in series, about 2 guys who broke free from religion’s rules and traditions, to serve Jesus.

John 19:38-42 – Were You There? #2 – Religious Rebels (Joe and Nick) As we continue through our pre-Resurrection series, or our Passion series, we come to 2 unlikely heroes in the mix. Last week, we examined the lives of the religious leaders, and how their adherence to the rules combined with ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Final Arrangements

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Mar 23, 2013

Jesus honors his mother amid suffering and death.

I. Steadfastness of a mother's Love. II. Remembrance of a Mother by Her Son. III. Nothing Terminates our Obligation to Honor our Parents. IV. JesusTurns his Friend Over to his Mother and his Mother over to His Friend. V. God's Family is About Obedience not Blood. VI. Mary Received a New ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Controversy Of The Lord

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 25, 2013

What does the LORD require of you?

THE LORD’S CONTROVERSY. Micah 6:1-8. It is tragic when God has to serve a summons upon His own people. The “prisoner in the dock” is Israel herself, and the LORD is ready to submit His case. The witnesses are the mountains and hills (Micah 6:1), and strong foundations of the earth (Micah 6:2). ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 13, 2014

To show the major reasons as shown in the bible the reasons why bad things happen to good people.

I. EXORDIUM: Do bad things happen to believers? Yes. Why? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the major reasons as shown in the bible the reasons why bad things happen to good people. IV. TEXT: 2 Corinthians 5:10 (Amplified Bible) 5:10 For we must all appear and be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Commands For The Rich Part 2

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 17, 2013

To enumerate the commands for the rich namely: (1) do good, (2) be rich in good deeds, (3) be generous and (4) be willing to share.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you rich? Here are your commands. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the commands for the rich namely: (1) do good, (2) be rich in good deeds, (3) be generous and (4) be willing to share. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:18 (Amplified Bible) [Charge them] ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Thirst

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 3, 2010

A thirst must be satisfied.

John 19:28 Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” 29 A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips. The ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Need A Shepherd Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 15, 2016

Sincerity is not enough: We need an active Shepherd to follow, One worthy of our allegiance.

We Need A Shepherd (Mark 14:26-31) 1. A flock of sheep are grazing in a field, happily going "baa baa" to one another and discussing life as usual when suddenly they hear a "moo mooooooooooo!" They look around &see only sheep. They carry on grazing as before. "Moo moo!" One sheep can hear it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:26-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Obey God Rather Than Man

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 2, 2016

We are latter day apostles. We get to follow the first apostles and speak the gospel to people who are gathered in places where anyone can come.

Have you ever noticed that people aren’t always receptive to the Good News of the Gospel? We’re living in a world where it is increasingly forbidden to share the Good News with a desire to win converts. The situation is getting to the point where the only place where the Gospel can be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-32

Denomination: Anglican

Constraints Of Restoration-5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 25, 2020

5 of 7. God blessed Noah’s family with a restoration based on relationship. Man’s restoration is to be constrained/determined thru relationships. How do relationships constrain or determine our restoration? Restoration is constrained thru relationship with...

Series: SUPPLANTING The LEGACY Of WICKEDNESS—Genesis 6:9—10:32 A—GOD’s REMOVAL STRATEGY—Genesis 6:9-22 Toward Removing the Legacy of Wickedness B—GOD’s DESIGNED DESTRUCTION(& Salvation)—Genesis 7:1-24 C—SALVATION REALIZED(Getting to Normal)—Genesis 8:1-19 D—EXPERIENCING The VICTORY(Man’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

King Ahasuerus

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 8, 2019

Every leader be it a team leader, pastor, youth leader, father, manager etc., has to be mentally strong and emotionally stable, otherwise there would be disaster.

King Ahasuerus Esther 1:13”..the king Ahasuerus said to the wise men who understood the times--for it was the custom of the king so to speak before all who knew law and justice.” The 2015 Germanwings Flight 9525 disaster, in which 150 people were killed after the co-pilot may have intentionally ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holy Ground

Contributed by Robert Cox on Apr 13, 2007

Are you really listening to God?

JOSHUA 5:13 Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in his hand. Joshua went up to him and asked, "Are you for us or for our enemies?" 14 "Neither," he replied, "but as commander of the army of the LORD I have now come." Then Joshua ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal