Sermons on Hearing Gods Word:

The Settled Word

Contributed by Kenneth Wooley on May 31, 2004

In a day when the Truth is under attack, the Word of God can stand on its own because of 4 powerful characteristics.

Every September we give up a few minutes of our morning worship service to a representative from Gideons International. We have monthly contribution to this wonderful lay organization built into our budget. Their sole purpose is to distribute the Bible all over the world. They put them in jails, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89-96

Denomination: Baptist

The Priority Of The Word

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 2, 2023

Based on Psalm 119 - Helps hearers understand reasons why the Word of God should have a place of priority in our lives.

“THE PRIORITY OF THE WORD” Ps. 119 FBCF – 2/1/23 - REFRESH Jon Daniels “Fresh Start” services – start 2023 off in the Word - Dr. VanHorn’s great overview of the need for us to study, do, & teach the Word (Ezra 7:10) - Dr. Dew’s challenge for us from 2 Timothy 3 to stay in the Word - Dr. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Romans 10:17, Matthew 24:35, Isaiah 55:10-11, Psalm 119:105, Hebrews 4:12, Isaiah 40:8, Jeremiah 23:29, Psalm 19:7-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Memorizing The Word Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 12, 2021

God will reclaim and recall to our minds the truth we have forgotten.

Memorizing the Word Jeffery Anselmi / General Reclaim- The Book of Ezra INTRODUCTION • Have you ever forgotten something that was important not to forget? • Maybe it was a step in the process of building something, or perhaps it was a birthday or anniversary. • It is easy to forget what is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doing The Word Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Jul 21, 2002

In order for us to become everything God desires us to be, we must listen to His Word and allow it to conform our behavior to His Will.

At the age of 33, Erik Weihenmayer is a phenomenal athlete who loves to skydive, snow ski and climb mountains. Mountain climbing is his specialty. As a matter of fact, he is on track to be one of the youngest to climb all of the Seven Summits, the highest peaks on each of the continents. In 1995 ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give Ear To My Words, O Lord Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 28, 2012

How to plead with God to hear your prayers. 1- Ask early 2- Hate evil 3- Seek mercy 4- Live righteously 5- Find refuge

INTRO.- ILL.- One Sunday in a Midwest city a little boy was "acting up" during the morning worship. His parents did their best to maintain some sense of order in the pew but were losing the battle. Finally the father picked the little boy up and walked sternly up the aisle on his way out. Just ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-12, Philippians 4:6-7, Psalm 5:1-5, Hebrews 4:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sharing God's Sure Promises

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jan 27, 2013

Eternal God, Creator of the universe, Who is beyond our knowing, has made Himself known to us, most especially in the Word made flesh, Jesus Christ. The Word of God should be reverently handled, and we should share the message it contains.

There’s an immense universe out there: earth, moon, sun, solar system, galaxy, all the cosmos. And it all began with a Big Bang about 13.772 billion years ago, give or take 59 million years. That is scientifically observable, determinable, objective and quantifiable, insofar we can know ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Discipleship

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 17, 2001

People need to hear the Word of God and then they need to be taught the Word of God.

Discipleship Intro- Are You Comfortable. I. Paul’s’ exposition (Romans 10:12-18). He expounds upon the Great Commission. People need to hear the Word of God and then they need to be taught the Word of God. People will not know the Word of God if someone does not approach them with the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:12-18

Denomination: Methodist

Words Of Assurance Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 23, 2007

God is longing to answer the prayers of His people. If His people would authenically turn to Him, He would speak to us and revive us.

ISAIAH 30: 18-26 WORDS OF ASSURANCE (2 Corinthians 5:17-21) God never forgets His people and longs to bless them. Though the people had turned from the Lord, He longed to be gracious and compassionate to them for they were in a covenant relationship with Him. As a God of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:18-26, Isaiah 30:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

God In Our Darkest Moments Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 10, 2018

In our darkest moments, hear God's assurance and expect God's actions. Trust His Word and wait for His deliverance.

2 Kings 8:16-24 and 2 Chron 21 After nearly 8 chapters with the camera on the Northern Kingdom of Israel, we have now an account of the South. • The last time we looked at the Southern Kingdom (Judah) King Jehoshaphat was King. The timeline continues from there. • We will look at his son JEHORAM ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 8:16-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Surprising Words Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 21, 2007

God’s power is at work whenever the gospel is preached. If he could do the things we read about here in Luke 2, there’s nothing he can’t achieve.

You may have heard this story before. A chauffeur had been driving a chemistry professor to dozens of speaking engagements. He’d heard the same speech time and time again. Finally he said to the professor as they were driving to the next engagement, "Professor, I reckon I could give your speech ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Anglican

A Words To The Weary

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Sep 19, 2023

Serving Christ may be wearisome. We do not always receive an immediate reward but God notices as we persist.

A WORD TO THE WEARY Warsaw Christian Church, Richard Bowman, Pastor Text: Galatians 6:7 – 10: Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow. If you sow to your own flesh, you will reap corruption from the flesh; but if you sow to the Spirit, you will reap eternal life from ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Hearing And Recognising God When He Speaks To Us

Contributed by Chris Blackshaw on Sep 28, 2009

We all hear and experience God in different ways with some it is through thoughts, feelings, inner voices we have to recognise God’s voice and respond to it.

Christianity is unique among religions, for it alone offers a personal relationship with the Creator beginning here and now, and lasting throughout eternity. Jesus declared, “This is eternal life – that they may know God” (Jn. 17:2). Unfortunately, many in the Church miss the great blessing of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-19, 1 Samuel 3:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of The Word

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Aug 4, 2010

The power of God’s Word to change lives goes far beyond anything we can imagine.

THE POWER OF THE WORD The story’s told of a South Sea Islander who rescued a wounded G.I. during WWII. While the G.I. was recovering, the Islander proudly displayed his Bible to the G.I. He explained how he’d received it as a present from a missionary just a few years before. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Is My Life A Parable? Series

Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 16, 2007

to hear with ears that really hear, to prepare our “soil” for the seed of God’s Word

The Parable of the sower, is a very familiar portion of scripture. It can be very tempting to think to yourself, "I’ve heard this story, hundreds of times before, and there is nothing new here for me." Because we think that we know this story so well, we can close our ears to what the Lord wants to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Peace Regardless...

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 12, 2012

The word, ‘tribulation’ often refers to eschatological woes spoken of through out end times. However the same word, ‘tribulation’ is used to mean persecution of Christians for their faith and testimony in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Peace Regardless... John 16:33 Catherine Marshall writes "A king once offered a prize to the artist who could paint the best picture of peace. Many tried, but there were only two the king really liked. One was of a calm lake. It was a perfect mirror for the peaceful towering ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Pentecostal