Sermons on Listening To God:

God In The Graveyard Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 5, 2023

In the first miracle in Mark 5, we see Jesus set free the man who was possessed by many demons. We see the sad reaction of the people of that region and learn the sad truth that some people choose the swine over the Savior. We also learn that everyone has a testimony.

Introduction: A. Let’s start with a question: Are there certain places you don’t like to go when it’s dark? 1. How about down in the basement? Out in the woods? Down a dark road? Or into a cemetery? 2. During my elementary school years, we lived on the northeast side of Syracuse and around the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanks Be To God! Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 12, 2024

While a turducken is not necessary for our physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual health (and in many ways is probably bad for your physical health), giving thanks is necessary for physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual health. Make time to be thankful.

LAYERS OF THANKSGIVING 2024: THANKS BE TO GOD! ROMANS 6:15-19 #layersofthanksgiving INTRODUCTION / ILLUSTRATION PART 1… food52.com/blog/14637-the-brief-history-of-the-turducken-and-stuffing-food-in-food [adapted] This sermon is going to be a weird sermon just like a turducken is a weird dish. It ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Image Of God

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 22, 2023

How do we understand that we are created in the image of God? What would be its effect on us, as we reflect God in His creation? Could it be that because we are created in His image or likeness, we could also have an idea why we were born?

“Then God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.’ So God created man in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Your Calling

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 5, 2007

Are we really listening and expecting God to speak with us or are we too busy being distracted by many things that we can’t hear Him call?

April, 2007 “Finding Your Calling” I Samuel 3:1-10 INTRODUCTION: During three centuries of rule by the judges, the word of God was rare. By Eli’s time there were no prophets speaking God’s message. In fact there had only been two prophets--Deborah (Judges 4:4) and Othniel (Judges 6:8) during ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Becoming Fruit Inspectors

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 29, 2009

Jesus calls us here to do more than just sit and listen. He calls us to examine those whoclaim to be speaking for God, to see if it is so.

Passage: Matthew 7:15-23 Intro: “The Story is told…(stressed out woman at traffic light who is arrested on suspicion of auto theft) 1. we live in a world where image is everything. 2. hide the flaws, mask the odor, lose the weight, color the grey hair, conceal the real me! 3. infects the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Anger

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2010

Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.

Anger Matthew 5:21-26 Introduction I love baseball. But let me tell you about one particular game of baseball that I’m glad I wasn’t part of; in the spring 1894, when the Baltimore Orioles came to Boston to play a routine baseball game. But what happened that day was anything but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Troubled Dreamer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

Here is a pagan king and God communicates to him in a dream. He may not have listened to a prophet, but a dream is so personal that he cannot refuse to pay attention.

When John Wesley returned to England from his fruitless visit to America, he learned that on another ship in the harbor his friend Whitefield was about to sail to America. This depressed Wesley for he had hoped to have fellowship with Whitefield. Early in the morning he sent a message by boat to ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-18

Bitter Complaints: Born To Trouble Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Oct 10, 2021

Job speaks his prayers out loud in our text for this week. He shares his brokenness and mostly his feeling that God is not listening any longer.

MAIN TEXT: In a way, a lot has transpired between last week’s reading and this one. In another way, nothing much has changed. Job is still on the ash heap. Job is still iN A place of bitter complaints. The companions who sat in silence with Job for seven days (2:13) now try and blame Job for his ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-9, Job 23:16-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Filter: Don't Panic. The Beginning Of Sorrows

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 5, 2025

If we listen to the news we could find ourselves in a panic. We walk in the beginnings of sorrows. God has a plan before the foundation of the world. TRUST HIM!

FILTER: DON’T PANIC… THE BEGINNINGS OF SORROWS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (Two part lesson) Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. Proverbs 4:23 (NLT2) Guard your heart above all else, for it ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Philippians 4:7, Matthew 24:5-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Trinity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 1, 2025

God lovingly calls us to listen, trust, and obey Him, promising peace and blessing when we surrender our stubbornness and follow His faithful guidance.

Friends, some days the volume of life drowns out the Voice that matters most. Bills stack up, calendars crowd in, regrets from yesterday rattle the nerves of today. Yet, over the noise, God still speaks. Isaiah 48 opens like a loving Father calling from the front porch: Come here, listen to Me. I ...read more

Topics: Trinity, Unity

Drawing Near To God In Times Of Need Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 5, 2025

In times of need, we have the profound privilege of drawing near to God. The Bible assures us that God is not distant or indifferent; He is a very present help in our troubles.

DRAWING NEAR TO GOD IN TIMES OF NEED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 4:16 “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” Supporting Texts: James 4:8 Psalm 46:1 Psalm 34:17-18 Matthew 11:28-30 1 Peter ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16, James 4:8, Psalm 34:17-18, Matthew 11:28-30, 1 Peter 5:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Big God, Big Message Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jul 24, 2011

An overview of Isaiah with the aim of putting the servant songs in context

‘I’d like to inform the congregation this morning that, from now on, we’ll no longer be having a Sunday sermon. I’ve noticed that my messages have been making so little difference that it really isn’t worth all the hours it takes for me to prepare them or for you to sit there and listen to them. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The God Of Purpose Series

Contributed by Miles Mc Pherson on Dec 12, 2013

God created you for His glory and He designed you. You are not an accident.

Let’s see your bibles 123,123, say word. Let’s see your pens, lesson plan, lesson plan. Let’s turn to 1 Corinthians 1, 1 Corinthians 1, 1 Corinthians 1. 1 Corinthians 1. My wife is a very wise shopper. She, there are many things about her that I love. In the morning service ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Imitators Of God" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 12, 2003

Imitators of God? Mimickers of God? Was Paul kidding? (#1 in "The Christian Victor" series)

“IMITATORS OF GOD” Ephesians 5:1,2 “Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you, and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma.” Here at the opening of the fifth chapter of Ephesians, we are confronted ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Orthodox

God's Dramedy Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 27, 2004

In strife or in humorous situations, God is still in control.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 12:1-25 TITLE: “GOD’S DRAMEDY” INTRODUCTION: A. Are you confused by the title of this message? 1. It’s probably because you’ve never heard the term dramedy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ