Sermons on Hearing And Obeying:

Why Don't We Hear God's Voice

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Feb 3, 2019

The voice that we choose to listen to will determine our success or failure in life. If you choose to listen to the negativity in this life, you’ll be a failure. As believers, we need to harken to the voice of our Father in everything we do.

Why Don't We Hear God's Voice Scripture Reference: John 12:27-33 & Hebrews 1:1-2 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on August 19, 2018 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson Illustration—a few days ago, a thunderstorm passed over our area. Lightning was popping around everywhere. The ...read more

Scripture: John 12:27-33, Hebrews 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Philippian Jailer's Conversion Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 13, 2016

To establish that the Jailer and household’s conversion follows the New Testament’s “pattern of conversions” as outlined in the Book of Acts. The jailer and his household were saved at midnight after hearing, believing, and obeying the gospel of Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Jailer’s Crisis at Midnight 2. The Jailer’s Counsel at Midnight 3. The Jailer’s Conversion at Midnight Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss a man who asked an essential question. A question that had eternal implications! This is a question that all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discipline Of God Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

Message 2 in our Jonah series focusing on God's discipline of Jonah's refusal to obey the call.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch Jonah Series #2 “God disciplined Jonah” Review Jonah teaches us both about God and ourselves. We learn about the love of God, the sovereignty of God, the forgiveness of God, the persistence of God. God’s name appears 32 times in 4 short chapters. We learn ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4-17, Hebrews 12:3-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Ten Commandments - Are They For Now?

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Oct 14, 2014

We hear about the 10 Commandments. In Jesus’ day Jews had to obey these and 600+ rules. But in these days, we don't like to hear about what we should or shouldn't do. So, Christian - can you dump them as many are preaching? Grace vs Law - who wins?

We are used to hearing about the 10 Commandments. The Jews of Jesus’ day had to obey these plus over 600 more rules. In these days, we do not like to hear about what we should or should not do. We do not like being told, “Do this,” or, “Don’t do that.” Have you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Zechariah And God's Marvelous Humor

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 26, 2018

ask yourselves how you can help in our mission, learned from our patron: to restore all things in Christ.

Nativity of St. John the Baptist 2018 Extraordinary Form Our God has a marvelous sense of humor, and St. Luke is a master when he sees and shares it with us. Let’s recall the whole story of Zechariah. He’s a priest. He and his wife, Elizabeth, are of the priestly tribe; Elizabeth is a descendant ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Catholic

Church Rewal Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 21, 2021

To experience renewal in the church requires us to tune into God.

Tune in to God! Don’t Tune Out! Opening Illustration: Have the audience tune into the FM station we are broadcasting on for the service. “Say – Can you hear – can you hear me now!” Mega phone Illustration: Have different kinds of mega phones to show how some work better than others. Thesis: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Samuel Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 8, 2024

Samuel tuned in to God at age 12! When everyone else tuned Him out!

Samuel Never seen before in 2024! Maybe today we could say never heard before in 2024 – which is about hearing the voice of God in a day when few hear it or even listen to it! Our time is no different than in Samuels young years. Thesis: Samuel tuned in to God at age 12! When everyone else ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:3-28, 1 Samuel 2:12, 1 Samuel 2:29-30, 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 1 Samuel 4:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing The Will Of God

Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 19, 2009

Knowing the will of God is difficult.

Knowing the will of God Topical Sermon Introduction: Eccl. 1:2 – Meaningless Solomon was in sin and out of God’s will. 1. Why do we need to know His will for our lives? a. Frustrations comes being out of His will b. Incompleteness c. Lack of peace 2. God desires and commands us to know the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Steps To Take When I Really Need To Hear From God Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on May 2, 2008

2 Kings 7:1, “Then Elisha said, “Hear the word of the Lord…” What steps can I take when I really need to hear from God?

Steps to Take when I Really Need to Hear from God Key Verse: 2 Kings 7:1, “Then Elisha said, “Hear the word of the Lord…” What steps can I take when I really need to hear from God? Introduction: Throughout the Bible, we read about prophets and other men and women of God who implored their people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1

Denomination: Baptist

Watchman On The Wall, Who Is The Safest Of Us All?

Contributed by James May on Sep 18, 2002

God’s watchmen aren’t always trumpeting God’s warning, neither do many hear when the alarm is sounded.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:2-11, Romans 9:33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Night Calls - A Call To Serve Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 24, 2010

God often deals with us at night. In the deepest night God brings Israel out of Egypt. At night God wrestles with Jacob. At midnight God looses Peter’s chains. At night Paul hears the Macedonian call. In the middle of the night God calls Samuel to serve.

Night Calls – Part One: “A Call to Serve” 1 Samuel 3:1-21 Introduction: God’s word declares that “God is light and in Him is no darkness at all” As such we often equate times of trouble, of difficulty, of spiritual lows with the night. We speak of the thief coming in the night; of death stalking at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Chaos Vs. Listening

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 15, 2024

We live in a day when chaos has become a norm. One reason chaos reigns is because we don't seem to listen and hear others. SHEMA: LISTEN AND ACT.

CHAOS VS. LISTENING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Proverbs 20:12 The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them. Proverbs 20:12 (MSG) Ears that hear and eyes that see— we get our basic equipment from GOD! Is there a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:12, Deuteronomy 6:4-8, John 8:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Never The Less, I Will At Thy Word!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 17, 2012

In this sermon outline we find that sometimes even if our head knowledge says no to the task before us, we take God at His Word and Promises. Romans 8:31 (KJV) What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? We then can sa

NEVER THE LESS, I WILL AT THY WORD! Luke 5:1-11 (KJV) 1 And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, 2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets. 3 And he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-12

Obedience (Deuteronomy 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 22, 2024

Are we obedient under the new covenant or disobedient as was ancient Israel under the old? Let's review Deuteronomy 4.

What are biblical descriptions of divisions of the law? Were the Ten Commandments a covenant? Were they to personally teach their children and grandchildren or just send them to children’s church? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 4. Did the law (torah) contain commandments, statutes and judgments? Was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Everybody Needs To Learn Humility Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 19, 2020

Mary understood, as every Christian should, that any great thing that happens in our walk with Christ is due to the Lord’s graceful action and will.

Tuesday of 25th Week in Course 2020 Today’s story from the life of Jesus Christ is from St. Luke’s Gospel, and it looks like proof of alienation of Jesus from His extended family, doesn’t it? The family is trying to get to Jesus for some reason, and the crowd tells Him about it, and He seems to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:10-13, Proverbs 21:1-6, Luke 8:19-21

Denomination: Catholic