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  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Servant Leadership Part 5: Listening Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 13, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,460 views

    One of the key attributes of Servant Leadership is listening. Many times we fail to listen to others and to God.

    Servant Leadership Part 5 Listening Preaching is the art of talking in some one else’s sleep We start sharp at 9.30 and end dull at 11.30 In 1974, at the North Presbyterian Church in Minnesota, USA, one member of the congregation was Art Fry. Art Fry used to work as a scientist with 3M ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    If The Moon Listened To Every Howling Dog?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 11, 2006
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    What would happen if the moon listened to every howling dog? How will we handle criticism? Critism is neither good or bad, it is how we handle it that matters?

    IF THE MOON LISTENED TO EVERY HOWLING DOG? HOW WILL I HANDLE CRITICAL SPIRITS AND WORDS OF NEGATIVE CRITICISM? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THIS IS A TWO PART LESSON. Illustration: I have this little thermometer, it is cheap, it is clamped to the measuring chart behind it. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Carl Kelleher avatar

    Confidence In The Shepard Series

    Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,829 views

    Analysis on the 23rd Psalm

    Title: “Complete Confidence in the Shepherd” Over the last several weeks, we have been looking at Psalms 23. We have read this Scripture & we have Heard it quoted for years. But when I began to break it down verse by verse, this passage of Scripture came Alive to me. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Lord Is My Shepherd I Have Everything I Need

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 20, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,464 views

    Whenever we wonder if it is possible to cope with life’s problems we only have to look to the Lord, our Shepherd. Too many needy people look to themselves, the world or to others when they are afraid, distressed or dissatisfied, besides the Shepherd. Dav

    The Lord is My Shepherd I Have Everything I Need (Psa 23:1-6) Song: "You are More Than Enough" You are my supply G/B C My breath of life Am7 D2/F# Still more awesome than I know G C D You are my reward G/B C Worth living for Am7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Listen More Than You Talk Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 31, 2010
     | 2,768 views

    We cannot leave unbelievers in ignorance, but in sharing the Gospel it is more important to hear what they need than to prescribe a treatment for a disease they don't even know they have.

    Monday of 18th Week in Course August 2, 2010 You Will Be My Witnesses Jesus’s reluctance at the wedding feast of Cana, a reluctance summarized in His words to Mary, “woman, what is this to me and to thee, my hour has not yet come,” came from a deep understanding of human nature. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Why You Should Listen To Jesus

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 11, 2021
     | 2,389 views

    Next in series in John. Examines the input of Jesus in our lives

    John 3 (4) Why we should listen to Jesus Yesterday I was working in the the high lift, decorating the bay tree in the field. I checked the gas one time and thought, I can finish this before I refuel it. I ended up running out of gas and getting stuck in the air. I started thinking of Elmer Fudd ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    When Fear Meets Faith Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,921 views

    Our faith can give us the courage we need to make it through the tough times in life.

    When Fear Meets Faith Acts 27 (esp. 21-26) Intro: I’d like to show a video clip of a portion of Paul’s life. This excerpt is about 10 minutes long and will cover chapters 26 & 27 of Acts. We will start off with Paul speaking to King Agrippa who came to visit Festus, and end with the shipwreck. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Brian Winslade avatar

    Encouragement Jumper Leads Series

    Contributed by Brian Winslade on Jul 22, 2001
    based on 448 ratings
     | 68,310 views

    Following the example of Barnabas in being known for our encouragement of others

    Encouragement Jumper Leads Unedited transcript of sermon delivered at Windsor Park Baptist Church 550 East Coast Rd, Mairangi Bay, Auckland, New Zealand, E-mail: bnw@wpbc.org.nz Sunday 29/4/2001,  Brian Winslade, All rights reserved You might have heard the story of the married couple ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    A Woman Who Knew How To Listen Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 1, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,477 views

    So let me ask you this question: Do you know how to listen to others---and, more importantly, to God?

    A Woman Who Knew How to Listen (Matt. 26:1-13) 1. The Art of paying attention is becoming a lost art… 2. When the Pilgrims settled American, 2 hour sermons… 3. Thirty years ago, average attention span of adults 40 to 60 minutes 4. Now, down to 15 to 20; our entire society is becoming an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Flourishing Of Righteousness.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 12, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,425 views

    The LORD promises peace, providing we do not return to folly.

    THE FLOURISHING OF RIGHTEOUSNESS. Psalm 85:8-13. The Psalmist - the believer, standing for the church - stops in his tracks and listens to what God has to say (Psalm 85:8-9). It is as we systematically and habitually study the Bible that we will be in a position to hear the still small voice ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Help For The Hard Storms Of Life - Part 1

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,775 views

    Someday you will find yourself in a storm just as serious as Paul faced here, but we can look into the Word of God and see what to do.

    Help for the Hard Storms of Life - Part 1 Acts 27:4-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 14, 2008 *Storms: A loved one lets you down in a devastating way, the drunk driver swerves at you, your great job gets cut, the test results come back bad for you or someone you love. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Barnhill avatar

    Speak Lord, I Am Listening

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 17, 2012
     | 14,132 views

    Today we’ll be reflecting on how important “listening” is when it comes to our relationship with God and to what the Corinthians were not hearing.

    1 Samuel 3:1-10 1 Corinthians 6:(9-18) 19-20; 10:13 1 Kings 8:27 One activity that human beings really aren’t very good at is listening. It’s surprising, really. There doesn’t seem to be much to the art of listening – you just sit there and nod your head at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Major Gerardo Balmori avatar

    How To Talk So That People Will Listen

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,746 views

    Have you ever spoken to someone and had the feeling in your heart that they weren’t really listening to you? This is a complaint that we often hear even from husbands and wives who married for love, but over the years have grown apart. What I’m saying i

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Introduction: Have you ever spoken to someone and had the feeling in your heart that they weren’t really listening to you? This is a complaint that we often hear even from husbands and wives who married for love, but over the years have grown apart. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Paul Shafit avatar

    How To Talk So That People Will Listen

    Contributed by Paul Shafit on Sep 18, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 2,451 views

    Staying lovable in an unloving world.

    “How To Talk So Others Will Listen” (Exodus 4:10-12) Have you ever spoken to someone and had the feeling in your heart that they weren’t really listening to you? This is a complaint that we often hear even from husbands and wives who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Jewell avatar

    A Lifestyle Of Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Scott Jewell on Nov 20, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,016 views

    Evangelism is a word that causes many of us to tremble. When we simplify the process it can become easier to do. Here's some thoughts from a meeting between Philip and an Ethiopian eunuch.

    What is your initial, knee jerk reaction when you hear this word? (pause) Evangelism. A few of you slid forward in your seat, got this eager look on your face, and can’t wait to hear the rest of the message. Most of you are looking a bit like a deer caught in the headlights, startled and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ