Sermons on Hearer:

Why Serve?

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 14, 2004

This sermon encourages the hearers to serve God faithfully.

“WHY SERVE?” Joshua 24:14-24 INTRO – There are a few things in church life that you can be sure of: 1. Not everyone is going to agree about everything all the time; 2. You can count on some folks to sleep in every service; 3. The preacher is most likely not going to look at his watch while he ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-27

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing Over

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 15, 2004

This is a sermon that challenges the hearers to prepare for the New Year.

“CROSSING OVER” Josh. 3:1-8 INTRO – Here we are, 3 days from the year 2003. Time for new beginnings, new resolutions, new commitments. Folks will start dieting again, exercising again, trying to be disciplined again. I’m reminded of a fellow named Ralph who, after thoroughly enjoying his ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Just Do It Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 11, 2010

Our Lord wants us to be ’doers’, ’hearers’, and obedient!

Just Do It – Pt 1 James 1:19-21 * Nike is a mega-sports company which is known for its slogan, “Just do it.” From God’s word today let’s consider this slogan but let’s add three words, “For the Lord.” We don’t “do” for our salvation, we do from our salvation. We don’t do to ‘gain’ eternal life; ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Harvest

Contributed by Wayne Searls on May 25, 2009

PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to seek to win the lost to Christ.

THE HARVEST Jeremiah 8:20 TEXT: (NKJV) “The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved!” INTRODUCTION: I. THIS SCRIPTURE SIGNIFIES THAT THE HARVEST IS VERY IMPORTANT TO GOD “The harvest …, John 4:35-36 (NKJV) Do you not say, ‘There are still four months and then comes the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:20

Denomination: Nazarene

Belonging To God’s Army

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 28, 2011

A sermon that tries to encourage hearers to understand that they are part of God

Belonging to the army. 2 Tim. 2:3 Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. (NIV) In recent years I have attended many conferences on growing churches and have been instructed by great teachers on how to hold people in the church. Success in the church these days is measured ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Born Once Is Not Enough Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 8, 2024

Challenges hearers to consider the implications of being born again.

“BORN ONCE IS NOT ENOUGH” John 3:3; 1 Peter 1:23-25; 1 John 3:9 FBCF – 1/7/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Funny bumper stickers: - “The closer you get the slower I drive.” - “Do you follow Jesus this close?” - “Free airbag test for tailgaters” - How many of you resonate w/ these??? Some are sad: - “God ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3, 1 Peter 1:23-25, 1 John 3:9

Denomination: Baptist

Follow God, Not The World

Contributed by David Nolte on Jun 12, 2017

Urging readers / hearers to eschew this world in favor of God.

“Follow God, Not The World” 1 John 2:15-17 David P. Nolte The Way of Gladness. Which way is that? Those who know and obey Jesus say, “The Way of Gladness is God’s way.” Unbelievers would say, “The Way of Gladness is my own way!” God has a way, the world has a different way. Now, when you hear the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"the Clock Is Ticking"

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 22, 2019

To remind hearers that the time to make a commitment to Christ is limited.

“THE CLOCK IS TICKING” Eph. 5:15-17 CWBC – 4/14/19 Jon Daniels INTRO – Clocks rule our lives. - Story of friend of Jim Farrish. Died & went to heaven. “Where’s Jim’s clock?” “Oh, we keep it in the kitchen & use it as a fan.” Clocks rule our lives. Basketball championship games – ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Bandages Of Love"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 27, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to show compassion for their neighbors.

“Bandages of Love” Luke 10:25-37 (NIV) 26 February 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Instructor Training Course Demonstration San Antonio, Texas BIG IDEA: Christians should be compassionate to their neighbors. References: Luke 10:25-37 (NIV); Romans 15:1-2 KJV - (We then that are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bandages Of Love Ii

Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 11, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to show compassion for their neighbors.

“Bandages of Love II” Luke 10:25-37 (NIV) 11 March 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, California BIG IDEA: Christians should be compassionate to their neighbors. References: Luke 10:25-37 (NIV); Romans 15:1-2 KJV - (We then that are strong ought to bear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does God Expect Of Me In 2012

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Dec 29, 2004

PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer into an intimate committed relationship with God.

WHAT DOES GOD EXPECT OF ME IN 2012? Micah 6:6-8; Text: v.8b (NKJV) SCRIPTURE: With what shall I come before the Lord, And bow myself before the High God? Shall I come before Him with burnt offerings, With calves a year old? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, Ten thousand rivers of ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Nazarene

The Right Way Vs The Wrong Way Series

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Oct 28, 2008

We need to doers of the word and not hearers to be blessed and used by God

BE ALL THAT YOU CAN BE James 1:19-27 First I want to thank you all for being here. I thought you would find these messages too convicting and quit coming. Even Simone finds them convicting because she was meowing at me yesterday when I was writing this out. Then she went back to licking herself. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Genesis

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Dec 7, 2013

An introduction to the book of Genesis designed to peak the interest of the reader or hearer.

GENESIS Pastor Eric J. Hanson This is the book, which has, for nearly 4000 years, informed the people of the World about the reality that the one true and living God, created the World, all that is in the World, and the Universe which contains the World. This book also informs us that God, the one ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Word, The Good Seed

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jan 6, 2023

Four different hearers and responses to God's Word

God’s Word, the Good Seed Mark 4:1-20 Good morning. How many of you have a garden? Those of you, who garden, know weeds grow faster and stronger than seeds you may plant. Some farmers say it takes 60 pounds of wheat seed to sow an acre of wheat; but, there’s 3,000 pounds of weed seed in an acre, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Story Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Dec 9, 2000

I want the hearers to celebrate the love that Christ has for them

"A Love Story" - John 20:10-18 Pastor Antonio Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church If time were to write a romantic novel it would be synonymous with William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Jesus would be cast, as our Romeo and we, humanity, would be his leading lady Juliet. It would be ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18

Denomination: Lutheran