Sermons on Hearing Of Faith:

A Relevant Church

Contributed by Chuck Morley on Sep 2, 2003

What does it really mean when we hear that today’s church must be relevant?

A Relevant Church The other day I came home from work at the church a little earlier than usual. I went directly into the bedroom, sat down on the side of the bed, kicked off my shoes and out of habit, grabbed the remote control for the television. Automatically I punched in 2 numbers that ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Father Of The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 5, 2007

We always hear of the story of the Prodigal Son, this message is based on the greace and love of the Prodigal Father

The Father of the Prodigal Son Luke 15: 11-24 an earthly illustration to show a heavenly view I heard a song a while back, and I am not sure of the title, but it went something like this... “The only time I seen him run, is when he came running to me.” Showing that the Father has had compassion ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Silence Of God

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 7, 2008

God speaks to us in a still small voice - but how good are we at hearing Him in the silence?

The silence of God 1 Kings 19:1-18 & Psalm 42 We pick up the story of Elijah just after his most amazing moment. He has stood for God against the prophets of Baal, & proved that God alone is the true God as the Lord poured fire down to consume his offering. But then the prophet hears that Jezebel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Growing

Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 10, 2008

Dave departs from the Hearing Jesus Again series for a time of reflection, confession, encouragement, and visioneering.

Growing Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 28, 2008 This past week has been a really rough week for me. A lot of high emotion. A lot of personal difficulty. Ever have one of those weeks where it seems like no matter where you turn you keep coming to the end of yourself, where you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Global Warming And The Bible

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Mar 4, 2009

Does the Bible say anything concerning Global Warming that we hear so much about?

Global Warming and the Bible 2 Peter 3:3-14 These days it seems you can hardly turn on the TV, go online, or open your morning newspaper without being confronted with the idea of global warming. In his 2006 Oscar-winning documentary An Inconvenient Truth, former U.S. Vice President Al Gore ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Commitment Versus Involvement

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 25, 2012

We live in an overinvolved and under committed church culture. Hear the words of Jesus speak to this truth.

Commitment Versus Involvement Luke 9 * It’s an old story: The chicken and the pig were talking in the back lot one day. The chicken said, “We have a great life here.” The pig responded, “Yes, it’s nice.’ The C: “Our farmer takes great care of us. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-62

Denomination: Baptist

Difference Makers Know Their Story Series

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2009

People are drawn to storytellers. Just as Paul told his story, someone is waiting to hear yours.

Difference Makers Tell their Story. Acts 21:40-22:21 Years ago there was a commercial for this super discount place. To be able to shop there you had to a member of a union. It began with a guy wearing a hardhat and someone asking him "What’s the Story Jerry?" At the end "Jerry" would say "thats ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wise And Foolish Builders

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Aug 19, 2018

Simply hearing Jesus is not enough; we have to put into practice what we have heard.

MOST PEOPLE BUILD THEIR houses on the sand; I’m sure of it. Not their houses, of course. Not really. But their lives. By which I mean, most people don’t listen to Jesus when they think about what goes into living, or what ought to. When I was a kid, my dad would tell me to do something. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29, James 1:22-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time- Called, Cleansed, And Commissioned

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 11, 2022

The deeper the cleansing, the deeper we hear the Lord’s calling and commission to labor for the salvation of souls.

They fished at night because they did not have nylon nets back then; they used thick linen nets which the fish can see during the day, so they fished at night; but they caught nothing. Ask: Where is the hinderance, Lord? When Jesus does for us what we can’t do for ourselves by removing the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

The Excitement Of Easter

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 17, 2022

It is a blessing for us to be able to come to church and hear the gospel preached over and over again. Why?

Because of two reasons: (1) It is a blessing, when you consider the fact that some have never heard the gospel. We are blessed to have heard it preached over and over again. (2) Another reason is because the more we can hear something, the more we receive from it. For example, it is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

God's Word Is Our Great Heritage

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 18, 2005

This is an overall encouragement to be good stewards of God’s Word by hearing it, learning it, and using it.

August 21, 2005 The Stewardship of the Word Several weeks ago I went to the Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl with my kids. The movie producers tried their best to capture the attention of the audience through three dimensional images. After about the first three minutes of enjoying the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:2

Denomination: Lutheran

Living In Babylon: The Writing On The Wall Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 1, 2022

Our Christian faith and commitment to the Church and our time spent in the Bible has been weighed and is found wanting. When we find our commitment and loyalty to Christ divided, we fall. Its all ‘writing on the wall.’

FAITH FOR EXILES: LIVING IN BABYLON THE WRITING ON THE WALL DANIEL 5:1-31 INTRODUCTION WITH READING THE PASSAGE I would like to begin this morning by reading Daniel 5. It is quite a lot of verses, so I don’t want you to get distracted or bored or lost, but let’s focus well as we read these ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Up And Go Series

Contributed by Bob Lentz on Sep 13, 2006

Using Abraham’s call to learn how to hear God’s voice in our own lives.

Get Up And Go! 7-30-06 Series: Can You Hear Me Now? Gen. 12:1-10 Intro. Walking from the back saying – “Can you hear me now?” I love cell phones. They’re convenient, inexpensive and practical. But as we all know, they do have a few little quirks. Do you know what drives ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Cancel Culture And The Christian Response

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Apr 28, 2021

Cancel Culture is an increasingly more common term you hear today. But what exactly does that mean?

Cancel Culture and the Christian Response Cancel Culture is an increasingly more common term you hear today But what exactly does that mean? Cancel Culture is a modern form of ostracism in which someone is thrust out of a social or professional circle, whether it be online, on social media, or ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:13, Ephesians 4:31-32, Matthew 6:14-15, Matthew 18:21-22, Isaiah 43:25, Luke 6:27-28, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 Timothy 6:3-10, John 3:16-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Missed Opportunities Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 13, 2009

Exposition of Acts 24:22-27 about Felix’s missed opportunity to hear the gospel and be saved

Text: Acts 24:22-27, Title: Missed Opportunity, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/31/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Use Judas as another biblical example of one who had immeasurable opportunity (do a slideshow of the 12 disciples that the parents can recite with their children) B. Background to passage: Remind ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:22-27

Denomination: Baptist