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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
The psalmist distinguishes between the life of the righteous compared to the ungodly.
Are You Listening? Psalm 1:1-6 1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. 3And he shall be like a tree ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6
Denomination: Pentecostal
want to show you, from this text, what can happen in the lives of Christians who get too busy, even doing the Lord’s work, to stop and spend time at feet of Jesus.
Listening to Jesus (Luke 10: 38-42) Introduction: In our text, Jesus was visiting His good friends Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. Martha was busy preparing for their guest. Mary was just sitting at the feet of Jesus listening to Him teach. Which one was doing the most important thing? (See v 42) I ...read more
Scripture: Luke 10:38-42
Listening to God's Word brings us into the kingdom, and it is by listening to it that we grow and become sanctified. That is why Jesus says to the churches in Revelation over and over, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear what the Spirit has to say to the churches."
Benjamin Franklin decided to take stock of him self one New Years, and try to figure out why he seemed to alienate people, and why he lost friends so easily. He discovered that one of his major flaws was that he was not willing to listen to others. He had all of the answers and was arrogant. ...read more
Scripture: Acts 22:1-22
Modern society is very functionally oriented, and that tendency has carried over into the way we pray. The Kingdom of God, however, is far more relational, and we would do well to learn that way of being in God’s presence.
Listening Prayer Luke 1:5-23, 76-79 [Read Luke 1:5-23] It was the middle of the morning at the Temple in Jerusalem. A group of about fifty priests were gathered to cast lots to determine who would have the honor of entering into the Most Holy Place to offer incense at the altar. The burning of ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:5-23
Let God speak to you and obey
Listen to God Home coming 2018 Job 22:23 "If you return to the Almighty, you will be restored; If you remove unrighteousness far from your tent, God wanted his children to return Restore your hearts Jeremiah 24:7 'I will give them a heart to know Me, for I am the LORD; and ...read more
Scripture: Job 22:23
Denomination: Baptist
Are you a good listener? Not listening many times means you’re going to miss something important. How about listening to the Lord? Are you a good listener? Samuel is a good example for us to follow when it comes to listening to the Lord. How does the Lord speak to us? Why should we listen?
Are you a good listener? Maybe instead of asking you, I should ask your spouse, or your children, or your parents. Are you a good listener? There are certainly some people that are better listeners than others and you’ve probably experienced that in your life. A person who is a sympathetic ear, ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10
Denomination: Lutheran
Have you ever forgotten something important? Was it important to you or perhaps your spouse. As the years go by, is it harder to remember? Is the long-term memory more fresh in your mind?
I hope I never forget my wife’s birthday, but then how could I? I had major surgery in 2015 on her birthday. It is ingrained in my mind. I will never forget that date but I recently forgot our anniversary for the first time. That’s terrible. Makes you want to be young again, doesn’t it? They ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-18
Denomination: *other
Sometimes we come to church hoping to be stirred up to some great compelling vision. We’re praying for God to speak in a way that transforms our perspective so that we can go boldly in His name to transform the world.
AFRICAN-AMERICANS MOST BIBLE ENGAGED IN THE US The Bible tops coffee, sweets, and Social Media African-Americans have higher levels of Bible engagement than the general U.S. population, which is demonstrated by their beliefs and practices, according to the latest State of the Bible survey by ...read more
Scripture: Luke 5:1-11
This is the 1st sermon in the "A Time To..." series from Haggai. (This sermon and series is updated from 2004.)
Series: A Time To… [#1] A TIME TO LISTEN Haggai 1:1-11 Introduction: On Wednesday Night, we listened to concerns about our Fall Festival. Have we forgotten the purpose of our event? Can we do more to lead people to Christ? It has given me a lot to think about. Are we just having events and ...read more
Scripture: Haggai 1:1-11
In our text God speaks in different tones that I hope will bring us comfort and joy, to know we are loved by God.
LISTEN FOR LOVE Isaiah 40:1-11 Introduction It is a traditional English Christmas carol, one of the oldest carols, dating back to the 16th century, the name of its author long unknown. In Dickens’ A Christmas Carol this song stirred irritation of Ebeneezer Scrooge, causing him ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Sermon for Advent 4, Year A. Sermon contrasts how Joseph could have treated Mary and how he actually acted toward her. Mary has a story (and thus Jesus) because Joseph listened with love and showed mercy.
Preparing for 2020: Listening with Love I feel for Joseph. Not only because he’s often overlooked, but in some ways I understand what it’s like to be Joseph. In 1994 I found a new level of solidarity with Joseph. The children’s director concluded that the pastor’s grandson didn’t need a “speaking” ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25
Denomination: Episcopal
Prayer opens heaven’s ear and renews earth’s heart—reviving believers, healing divisions, and proving again that God still listens when His people pray.
Dr. Ralph D. Nichols of the University of Minnesota once told of a moment every public speaker dreads. He was addressing a high-school commencement when suddenly a child began to cry. Then another joined in. A small boy galloped up and down the aisle chased by another. With sinking heart, Dr. ...read more
Scripture: Acts 12:5, Romans 8:15, James 5:16, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5, Philippians 4:6-7 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist
This is all about getting to know the Shepherd and how to identify the things in life that drown out the voice of Christ... And hopefully it can help us learn to Listen to Jesus
John 10:27 – "My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me." Have you ever tried to have a conversation in a noisy room? Maybe you were at a party or a busy restaurant, and no matter how loud you spoke or how much you leaned in, the message just didn’t get through. It’s ...read more
Scripture: John 10:27, James 1:22
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
There's a difference between hearing and listening
A man became convinced he was losing his hearing. He went to a specialist, who gave him a thorough checkup. The doctor brought out a ticking clock, and asked, “Can you hear this ticking?” The man replied, “Of course.” The specialist walked to the door and held up the clock again. “Now can you ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, Luke 5:24-30
Denomination: Methodist
This sermon explores the power of prayer, the fulfillment of God's promises through Jesus, and the importance of praising God for His unwavering faithfulness.
Good morning, dear family of God. We are gathered here today, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters, united by the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here to open our hearts and minds to the wisdom that He has graciously bestowed upon us through His holy Word. ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:22-40, Galatians 4:4-7
Topics: Listening, Learning
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