Sermons on Listen Intently:

God Speaks

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 30, 2006

Think for a moment of all of the ways you are communicated to. People speak to us with their ideas almost every waking moment. Everyone is saying the same thing, "Listen to me...listen to what I say..." They are either knocking on your door, or they’re

GOD SPEAKS Introduction: The world speaks in many different ways. And we have learned to listen. We often follow what the world tells us. This century alone, man has discovered the power of communication by way of the - Newsprint, Telegram, Radio, Telephone, Televison, Internet Think for a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Meek Shall Inherit The Earth"

Contributed by Tex Cox on Apr 19, 2004

Now, I want to tell you that there are some great teachers out there, but Jesus is the Master Teacher! Old E.F. Hutton doesn’t have a THING on Jesus – when Jesus talks, you better listen! So listen up!

The Meek Shall Inherit the Earth I heard a story at the yesterday that I just could not keep from sharing with you – An old Florida farmer decided to visit a pond in the back of his property that he had not visited in a long time. As he neared the pond, he heard voices shouting and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Philip's Qualities As An Effective Teacher 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Philip learned how to submit himself to the teaching of God before trying to make others understand his viewpoint. Too many teachers forget how important it is to listen to the Lord. Philip listened to the angel of God say to him, "Arise and go toward the

Illustration:William A. Ward has said, "The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. Progress Magazine, December 23, 1992. Illustration: An item in "The Report Card" told of a study done in Colorado in which 3000 high ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Answer For The Snake Bit

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 20, 2012

Lent 4: We are all snake bit. Need proof? See what happens in the darkness... Listen to the griping and complaining... Listen to the poisonous words that come from us. But God has provided a solution to save the snake bit... His name is Jesus.

As a boy, I learned to hunt small game. Dad would take me out to a friend’s ranch. We’d follow cow paths through the brush and cactus looking for rabbit or hare. I remember one time we were out there walking along a cow path. All of a sudden we heard a loud dry rattle. You guessed ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Experience Complete Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on May 18, 2004

Part 2 of a series based on Mel Gibson’s film "The Passion of the Christ." Portions of this sermon were derived from sermons given by Sermon Central designed with the same intent.

Experience Complete Forgiveness John 8:1-11 Deadly – when you hear that adjective, certain phrases come to mind, like A deadly weapon, A deadly attack, A deadly snake, A deadly explosive, A deadly heart attack, A deadly enemy. Whatever connection you make with the word “deadly” it probably won’t ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Steps In Getting To Know God Intimately Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 1, 2025

Growing in intimacy with God requires intentional steps of seeking Him with all our hearts, obeying His Word, worshipping in spirit and truth, trusting in Him completely, and walking in humility and repentance.

Title: STEPS IN GETTING TO KNOW GOD INTIMATELY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 4:8 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:13, John 17:3, Psalm 63:1-2 INTRODUCTION: To know God intimately is the desire of every believer. It involves a personal and deep relationship that goes beyond surface-level ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, Jeremiah 29:13, John 17:3, Psalm 63:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Best Outcome For Covid-19 Pandemic Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 30, 2020

This message focuses on God's intentions toward His people, and the good outcome that He desires for us in the current crisis. What is the key to finding the best solution for the coronavirus pandemic?

INTRODUCTION Good morning, I am coming to you from my home today, in compliance to a Stay-at-Home order issued in our city. The COVID-19 pandemic is dramatically affecting our lives in many ways. Our daily routines have been disturbed. Many conveniences that we took for granted are removed. We all ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-14, Romans 8:28, Lamentations 3:31-40, Hebrews 12:1-11, Leviticus 26:33-35, 2 Chronicles 36:14-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

God Desires To Heal You

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 4, 2003

An outreach Sermon preached at the Powerpoint healing meeting. Jesus made His intention to heal clear many times in the sciptures, but none more clear than in Matthew 8

JER 30:17 17 For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LORD; In 99 we saw many people healed by the power of the risen Jesus Christ *Rectal Cancer healed *Lukemia healed *Breast cancer healed *Asthma healed *Dieabeties healed *head pains healed * Back ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 30:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Careful Promises

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 9, 2009

St. Thomas Acquinas said, "All of society is based on promises and trust." We must therefore be careful about the promises we make and our intentions to keep them.

Mark 6: 14 – 29 / Be Careful What You Promise Intro: An Irishman had been drinking all night at a pub. The bartender announced the pub was closing so the Irishman stood up to leave and fell flat on his face. He tried again to stand with the same result; so, he decided to crawl outside and get ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

His Workmanship Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 16, 2010

While no work we can do can help us obtain salvation, God’s intention and expectation is that our salvation will result in acts of service: good works.

His Workmanship 11/16/08 AM Text: Ephesians 2:10 Introduction: Ephesians 2:10 (NASB) For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them. In our Wednesday evening bible class we have been studying the parables of Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing For The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 1, 2025

Preparing for the glory of God is not a casual affair. It involves intentional consecration, obedience to divine patterns, unified worship, joyful expectation, and bold honouring of God regardless of human opinions.

PREPARING FOR THE GLORY OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 15:1-28 Supporting Texts: Exodus 19:10-11, Psalm 24:3-10, 2 Chronicles 5:11-14, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 INTRODUCTION: The glory of God is not to be treated casually; it is weighty, sacred, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 15:1-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Danger Of Modern Marriage Series

Contributed by Benjamin Suulola on Feb 22, 2023

Many people today don't know the reason for marriage. We are in a generation where the intention of God concerning marriage has been buried in the graveyard of modernity.

Many people today don't know the reason for marriage. We are in a generation where the intention of God concerning marriage has been buried in the graveyard of modernity. The truth that has been given to us in the Scriptures about marriage does not change with time! We must not be passive ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-7, 1 Timothy 2:14

Denomination: Apostolic

Setting Our Minds

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 27, 2021

Peter has good intentions, but they are not in agreement with God's ultimate plan. We must covenant to deny ourselves and align ourselves to God's will and ways.

WE MAY HAVE HEARD THIS FAMILIAR SAYING: “THE ROAD TO HELL IS PAVED WITH GOOD INTENTIONS.” AN INTENTION IS SIMPLY A PLAN OR GOAL WE HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH. IRONICALLY, INTENTIONS DON’T ACHIEVE ANYTHING. THEY ARE MERELY IDEAS AND DREAMS OF SPECIFIC THINGS THAT WE’D LIKE TO SEE DONE IN THE ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38, Joshua 24:15, Romans 12:2, Hebrews 12:1, 1 Peter 5:6, Galatians 2:20, Philippians 3:8, Revelation 3:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Marriage Covenant

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jun 20, 2025

In this message, I will show you through Scripture what God's true intentions are for the most sacred of all covenants, "The Marriage Covenant".

What is God's true purpose for marriage? What is the marriage covenant? Do I have a marriage covenant with my spouse and God? These are the questions that are in desperate need of answers! And not just any answers. These are questions that only the Bible can answer. These are questions we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On The Proof Of The Pudding

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 29, 2025

An established proverb, "Actions speak louder than words" infers that what a person does is a more reliable indicator of their true intentions than what they say.

Rajani LaRocca, a female Indian-American author of children's literature and a primary-care physician once remarked: “Together, we decide that a hero: Is brave, but not without fear. Because if you fear nothing, how can you be brave? Says what they believe is right. Because if you cannot say ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18, James 1:22, Titus 1:16, Galatians 5:22-23