Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    A Hard Teaching

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 21, 2009
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    The words of Jesus are not always easy to understand; but, to live successfully in this world as God’s child we must listen and follow.

    John 6: 60 – 69 / A Hard Teaching Intro: A young man from the city was visiting a dude ranch and wanted to appear as if he was used to the surroundings. So he went out walking with one of the hired hands. Walking through the barnyard, the visitor tried starting a conversation: “Say, look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr. Jonathan Vorce avatar

    How To Accurately Hear From God

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 22, 2021
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    We are in a season of correction in the Church where many prophesied things have failed to come to pass. Today we will address a few of the reasons why this happened and discuss what to do about it.

    Introduction: We are in a season of correction in the Church where many prophesied things have failed to come to pass. Today we will address the reasons why this has happened and discuss what to do about it. I. The Purpose & Power of Prophetic Utterance Today. A. The difference between ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

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

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

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mike Hays avatar

    The Lion Has Roared: Are We Listening?

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 14, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
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    God saw the injustice of His people during the day of the prophet Amos and He issued His judgment to turn their hearts back home. God is still watching His people today, but are we listening?

    The Lion Has Roared... "Are We Listening?" Many years ago there was a small time, insignificant farmer and rancher who was busy taking care of his sycamore fig trees and tending to his sheep while the big world around him was carrying on business as usual. Amos never thought of himself as a man of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Don Schultz avatar

    "Speak Lord, Your Servant Is Listening"

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 15, 2003
    based on 265 ratings
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    The simple act of listening to Christ yields amazing blessings.

    1 Samuel 3:1-10 SPEAK LORD, FOR YOUR SERVANT IS LISTENING. 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 appropriate times. But for many many ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • 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

  • Scott Hippler avatar

    When God Speaks, Who Listens?

    Contributed by Scott Hippler on Feb 12, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 10,667 views

    Do we listen as God speaks, Do we even know what He sounds like?

    When God Speaks, Who Listens? 1 Samuel 3:1-10 Professional athletes, as a group, are not noted for their oratory skills – off the playing field, that is. From what I understand, several of them are highly efficient when it comes to getting under the skin of their opponents by the use of verbal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Overcome Bad Listening Habits

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,452 views

    Some people tend to have a hard time listening to people who do not speak in the language of Biblical absolutes.

    Some people tend to have a hard time listening to people who do not speak in the language of Biblical absolutes. Ineffective listening is usually the single biggest hindrance to effective communication between people. The following is a list of some of the most common barriers to listening: a. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Gauthier avatar

    When Christ Speaks… Churches Listen! Series

    Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 10,792 views

    Why the church would do well to carefully listen to Christ’s assessment of His church.

    · What do you think of our church? (Opinions will vary greatly person to person…) · More importantly, What do you suppose Jesus Christ thinks of our church? Do you remember the old E.F. Hutton TV commercials? The setting was typically a busy restaurant or other public place. Two people would ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Listen! What Do You Hear

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 17, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,071 views

    Easter Sunday Sermon

    Easter Sunday Mark 16:1-8 Listen ! What do you Hear?   16:1 ¶ And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. 2 And very early on the first day of the week they went to the tomb when the sun had risen. 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Phil Morgan avatar

    Which Voices Are You Listening To?

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 26,217 views

    The wise person will seek only Godly counsel, even though it is not flattering, and can be hard to hear.

    READ: 2 Chronicles 18:1-27 (Text verses 6-7). [TELL STORY OF AHAB / JEHOSHAPHAT / MICAIAH] Tonight I’d like to start with THREE (3) PROPOSITIONS: Firstly: 1. MANY PEOPLE SEEK ONLY COUNSELLORS WHOSE WORDS ARE APPEALING. Ahab had a host of such "prophets" around him - he had lulled himself ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    A Woman Who Knew How To Listen Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 1, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,365 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

  • Paul Shafit avatar

    How To Talk So That People Will Listen

    Contributed by Paul Shafit on Sep 18, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 2,362 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

  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    Who Do You Listen To? Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Mar 5, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,291 views

    On The Sufficiency of Scripture

    Intro: I suspect if I describe this picture, you’ll know what I’m talking about. Harry Truman is holding a copy of the Chicago Tribune over his head. The date is November 3rd, 1948. The headline loudly reads, “Dewey Defeats Truman.” But President Truman has the last laugh. You see, he had, in fact ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Listen To God's Testimony About Himself

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,682 views

    God reveals himself in nature and in the Bible.

    Have you ever had to testify in court? I came this close to testifying as a character witness once. I was supposed to tell the court how the accused had changed since his run in with the Law. I was happy to testify but I was a little nervous about it too. I knew that every word I would speak while ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran