Sermons on how to hear:

How Long?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 1, 2010

How long will it take us to not only listen to the voice of Christ; but also, to act like we actually hear Christ speak?

How Long? John 10: 22 - 30 Intro: One of the hymns I remember from my childhood came to me when I read this passage of scripture. It is “How Long Has It Been.” The opening words of the hymn are “How long has it been since you talked with the Lord . . .” I connected ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Need Of The Gospel

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 22, 2005

There is a need to preach the Gospel message because of the need of those who are lost to hear the Good News of the Gospel.

THE NEED OF THE GOSPEL ROMANS 10:12 - 17 12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. 13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. 14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do You Hear What I Hear? (A Not So Silent Night) Series

Contributed by John Sears on Dec 31, 2013

Christmas is a noisy time of year. How do we handle the noise that surrounds Christmas?

Introduction It happens almost every year just after Christmas and New Years are over. I have what some people have labeled the post Holiday crash. When the hectic pace of the holidays gives way to silence, I crash. And truth be told the Christmas season is always hectic. There are so many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian Church

You Can't Fake Listening? Do We Hear Without Listening?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 10, 2021

Do we understand the difference in hearing and listening? To show respect for others we need to listen. Can you hear me now?

YOU CAN’T FAKE LISTENING! DO WE HEAR WITHOUT LISTENING? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WILL YOU LISTEN TO ME? The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. TWO EARS AND ONE TONGUE MAY BE THE GREATEST LESSON NEVER LEARNED… PAY ATTENTION: LISTEN: PETER AND JOHN ARE GOING TO ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:4, Proverbs 19:20, James 1:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Committing To Hear God’s Voice

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Aug 27, 2024

A study in understanding how God speaks to us, the importance of hearing His voice, and insights on learning to listen.

Committing to Hear God’s Voice I. How does God Speak to People…? A. Historically, God spoke directly to many in the Old Testament, beginning with Adam. 1. Scriptures show that God spoke to others, including Noah, Abraham, Jacob, Moses & the prophets. B. God has spoken ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2, Mark 4:23-25, Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Foursquare

Discerning God's Will Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 10, 2016

God's will is easy to find, learn how to discover it for yourself.

Hearing God’s Voice – 3 “Discerning God’s Will” Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” You are going to get to know your Pastor ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Is Our Listening To God? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 2, 2015

Are we serious about hearing God?

Please open your Bibles to 1 Samuel Chapter 15….. Remember that Samuel was God’s Prophet. Israel was God’s chosen People and Saul was the first human king of Israel. 1 Samuel 15 is a very interesting chapter and again Saul gets his hand caught in the cookie jar, sort of speak. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hearing The Rooster Before It Crows

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Dec 14, 2006

Wouldn’t it be great if we had a warning signal before we said something or before we did something? How can we hear the rooster BEFORE it crows?

Hearing the Rooster Before it Crows By Rev. Dan Mahan Luke 22:60 But Peter said, "I don’t know what you are talking about." And as soon as he said these words, the rooster crowed. There’s a commercial I really like on television. Have you seen it? It’s a Chevy commercial. The sun is rising and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:60

Removing The Filters Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 13, 2008

Often times where someone comes from or how they sound alters how we hear them. This was the case for those hearing Jesus. But if you really listen to his words they do deeper than you can image.

You’ve heard the ad "People judge you by the words you use. To make a powerful impression you need a powerful vocabulary. You need Verbal Advantage." Though this is true I think we also judge people by how they say words and where they come from. We hear an accent in someone and we think "Deep ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-52

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Ears To Hear Part Two Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 1, 2018

The second sermon in a series on Luke 8

Grace to Hear (Part Two) Text: Luke 8:4 – 21 So this morning, we are going to look again at Luke 8 but we’re going to read a little further this morning than we did last time. And we’re going to again be talking about God’s grace, and having ears to hear… If you remember from last time, we said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Message Must Be Relevant Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Jan 22, 2001

Our goal is to deliver our in a relevant manner to our world so that they can hear the powerful, life-changing truth of Jesus Christ.

Our Message Must Be Relevant One of the most peculiar postcards I’ve ever seen was sent to me one time. I read the little note on the back, containing a joke from a friend. But it was the picture on the front that got my attention. It was a picture of earth taken from some distance in space. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, 2 Corinthians 4:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ethiopian Official Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 16, 2003

Preparation (26-29), Witness (30-35), and Commitment (36-39) -God led Philip to someone ready to hear the Good News.

Conversions in the Book of Acts> Philip and the Ethiopian, Acts 8:26-39 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts When we’re living according to the will of God, anything can happen! In Acts chapter 8, Philip, a deacon of the church, is whisked away by God in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Congregational

Hearing God's Voice - Prayer & The Bible Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 10, 2008

Part 4. How God speaks to us through prayer and the Bible.

If you haven’t been with us, let me catch you up to speed. We are in a sermon series looking at how we know God better and experience God working in our life. If we are not experiencing God’s abundant life right now we need to ask ourselves why? We are looking at three issues: 1) We might have a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Denomination: Methodist

Can You Hear Me Now? Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 17, 2014

How God reached out to mankind through his Son Jesus.

Can You Hear Me Now? Years ago, there was a very wealthy man who, with his devoted young son, shared a passion for collecting art. Together they traveled around the world, adding only the finest art treasures to their collection. Priceless works by Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet and many others adorned ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How God Answers Prayers

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003

To prove that God hears and answers the Christian’s prayers.

HOW GOD ANSWERS PRAYERS Text: Matt. 7.7-11 Thesis: To prove that God hears and answers the Christian’s prayers. Introduction: (1) Prayer is one of the most lacking practices of a Christian. (a) Typically, we pray before meals and when we are called upon to pray. (b) Sometimes, we pray when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ