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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    God Heard Them!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 28, 2002
    based on 334 ratings
     | 23,796 views

    It says that God heard them. Well, of course He did. Doesn’t the Bible teach that He hears our prayers? But wait a minute! It doesn’t say they were praying.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is basically my adaptation of an excellent sermon by Bruce Howell entitled "The Day God Eavesdropped.") A. This morning we’re going to look at a passage of Scripture found in the very last book in the O.T., the book of Malachi. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "God Calling: Samuel"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 17, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,453 views

    A sermon about listening to God.

    "God Calling: Samuel" 1 Samuel 3:1-11, 19 Raise your hand if you have a hard time hearing God, or discerning God's Voice. Interruptions define our lives. Our days and nights are full of gadgets that ping, buzz and beep their way into our attention, taking us away from whatever we are ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Martha, Martha, Martha!

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jul 8, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,131 views

    We live in a world where everything is frantic, controlled by schedules - we need to take time to listen

    "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her then to help me." But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things; there is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    May You Be Transfigured! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 553 views

    This sermon encourages us to truly know God, heed His instructions, and align our actions with His word, serving Him with energy, boldness, and contentment.

    Welcome, dear friends, to another time of fellowship and sharing in God's word. We're here because we believe in the power of the Gospel. We believe in the transformative potential of the Scriptures, and we are gathered here to engage with the Word, to meditate on it, and to let it seep into our ...read more

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    The Greatest Question Of Life

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,603 views

    We are all faced with questions but there is one that is the most important of all, What will I do with Jesus?

    Matthew 27:22 KJV Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. I. INTRODUCTION—QUESTIONS A. From the Bible -All throughout the Bible there are many questions that were asked by men and women. Some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Introducing God To Our World

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Apr 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,162 views

    Learning from Paul’s encounter with the citizens of Athens this sermon helps us to see how we can introduce God to the people we interact with in lives

    One of the foundational messages of Christianity is around the focus of love. As we flip through the pages of scripture love is dominant. God’s love for us, our love for God and our love for others. Our parish mission statement even reflects this; Because of God’s amazing grace we live to love the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Gideon & Ananias In Conversation With God

    Contributed by Peter Fisher on Mar 13, 2010
     | 4,460 views

    The differences in the way God communicates between old & new testament, and an encouragement to listen

    Gideon's Story War with Midianites 6:1-9 About 50 years have passed since the story of Deborah in Judges 5. Under the Judges Israel is a loose confederation of tribes – coming together when required, but mostly independent. In the last half century they have drifted away from God and once ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Must Happen Before Jesus Comes? Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Nov 24, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,694 views

    The imminence of Christ's return has been taken to a point where certain Scriptures are now just ignored. Better to see imminence as a personal thing, which it truly is!

    6. WHAT MUST COME BEFORE CHRIST? From this point on, I am assuming that Paul spoke the truth when he gave the fact of II Thessalonians 2. And that Peter also spoke the truth when he told his people to look for Jesus, though many things were coming first. Assuming there is no secret rapture, since ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    One More Thing Before I Go Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Oct 16, 2025
     | 110 views

    As for me and my house, we will serve Yahweh

    JOSHUA One More Thing Before I Go Joshua 23:1-2a October 18, 2025 The Reubenites and Gadites had very large flocks and herds. After the lands of kings Sihon and Og had been conquered, these tribes, along with ½ the tribe of Manasseh, saw that the land on the east side of the Jordan was ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    How To Receive The Blessings Of God Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Dec 7, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 25,965 views

    When God gives you a promise; how should we respond.

    Text: Daniel 9 Title: How to receive a blessing from God Introduction “In the first year of Darius…who was made ruler over the Babylonian kingdom-in the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, understood from the Scriptures, according to the word of the Lord given to Jeremiah the prophet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Places Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 7, 2022
     | 1,948 views

    Based on Acts 2:42-47 - The Church is not a place, but there are places that the Church ought to be.

    “THE PLACES” Acts 2:42-47 FBCF – 3/6/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Roll call in school. Answered, “Here,” or “Present.” Means, “I’m in my place where I’m supposed to be. I’m ready for my assignment.” Today, continue w/ our series on “The ChURch” from the book of Acts w/ a message entitled, “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Power Through God’s People #5: Barnabas Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011
     | 5,060 views

    A series of character sketches through the book of Acts - Barnabas.

    Acts 4:36-37 – God’s Power Through God’s People #5: Barnabas Today’s message carries a serious lesson for all of us: the importance of one another. We will see how crucial it is for each of us as believers to invest in the lives of others. Today’s message is based on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    Slow Down Your ‘hyperliving’ Merry-Go-Round

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jul 8, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,555 views

    We need to take time to be with Jesus and listen; slow down and be in His presence

    "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her then to help me." But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things; there is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Let's Just Cut The Ears Off?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 10, 2025
     | 271 views

    Mothers' day? Father's day? Life in general needs something few accept. Is there a difference in hearing and listening. Let's just cut off the ear? Many spiritual problems are birthed because we tend to not listen. DO WE LISTEN TO GOD AND PEOPLE?

    LET’S CHOP OFF THE EAR? GOT YOUR EARS ON? HALF AN EAR? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@a0l.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) *LET US BEGIN WITH A QUESTION: IS THERE A DIFFERENCE IN HEARING AND LISTENING? Life is about choices. *THERE ARE 3 BONES COLLECTIVELY ARE KNOWN AS OSSICLES = 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Is Your Path? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 11, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,852 views

    Who you listen to matters. It determines who you belong to - who owns you. We can choose the easy road or the hard one, depending on who we listen to. Does it really matter what road we take. Absolutely!

    When I say “The Golden Rule” how many of you know exactly what I’m talking about? Jesus, as the big “A” author of God’s Word, can go into great detail about what His character means in our everyday relationships and actions, but He can also sum it up in just a few short words. The Golden rule is ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel