Sermons on Listening To God:

How Christians Are Supposed To Treat Each Other

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 28, 2015

A just society can only be achieved by obeying God's word and listening to his counsel and his ways. We can't have just laws and justice as long as God's laws are ignored or hated as they are today.

An elderly widow, a scavenger who roamed the streets in tattered rags looking for bottles and junk, died. She was a familiar sight to people in the neighbourhood as she walked along the streets. After she died, deputies went to her little room and found a letter to a close friend in which the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 17:14-20

Denomination: Anglican

Doing The Word Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Jul 21, 2002

In order for us to become everything God desires us to be, we must listen to His Word and allow it to conform our behavior to His Will.

At the age of 33, Erik Weihenmayer is a phenomenal athlete who loves to skydive, snow ski and climb mountains. Mountain climbing is his specialty. As a matter of fact, he is on track to be one of the youngest to climb all of the Seven Summits, the highest peaks on each of the continents. In 1995 ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving Our Testimony For God Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 19, 2018

We should: 1. Attempt to connect with listeners (vs. 1-3). 2. Admit our faults (vs. 4-5). 3. Tell how we became aware of Jesus (vs. 6-8). 4. Tell what actions we needed to take (vs. 9-10). 5. Tell how we were assisted (vs. 11-16).

Giving Our Testimony for God The Book of Acts - Part 78 Acts 22:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 15, 2015 BACKGROUND: *In this Scripture, Paul and his mission team have finished Paul's third missionary journey, and they have arrived in Jerusalem. Paul had traveled ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Worship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 30, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the importance of approaching God with humility, listening more than speaking, and understanding His willingness to hear our prayers.

Good morning, dear family of God. Isn't it marvelous to be gathered here today, in this sacred space, where the echoes of countless praises and prayers reverberate off the walls? It's a place filled with the whispers of our shared faith, a faith that speaks of grace, forgiveness, and an ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-2

Topics: Foot, Mouth

A Divine Father's Place Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 25, 2006

I. A FATHER’S LOVE … 1. A father’s love chooses to create, know and value each individual. 2. A father’s love creates a special environment and sustains it. 3. A father’s love communicates, counsels, and listens. 4. A father’s love protects.

… While I can’t share in the honors of full fatherhood today …  I want us to consider the honor we give to our DIVINE FATHER,  In 2 Cor 6:18, the apostle Paul applies God’s heart, first spoken to David the prophet Nathan, to all of us: “I will be a father to you, and you will be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Weight Of A Few Words - At Thy Word

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Aug 21, 2023

In this sermon we look at the weight of a few words, or how just a few words spoken by Christ had a major impact on the lives of those who listened and obeyed.

INTRODUCTION: We so seldom think about the impact that our words have on those who are listening, however in many cases we find others hanging onto our words. This is especially true of preachers, so we must be careful what we say. Our words can have a negative or a positive outcome, I’m sure we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting & Praying Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the power of prayer and waiting on God, as discussed in the book of James, and reflects on the lessons learned from previous weeks about testing, persevering, listening, and doing.

Well friends, we’ve made it to the final lap. It’s been an encouraging and inspiring series through the book of James. We’ve learned a lot from him, the half brother of Jesus and pastor of the church in Jerusalem. And there’s been a lot to learn; Each week we tackled 2 big ideas. Week 1 was testing ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-18

Topics: Faith & Works, Power Of Prayer, Waiting On God

Sermon Series: James: Faith And Works

"God Speaking"

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 10, 2002

Ananias hears God’s call - how he recognizes and reacts to God’s instructions.

10Now there was a disciple at Damascus named Ananias; and the Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias.” And he said, “Here I am, Lord.” And the Lord said to him, “Get up and go to the street called Straight, and inquire at the house of Judas for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Was That You God?

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011

When the message sounds great, and the proposition sounds as something fantastic, look it all up in God’s Word. The world is anxiously seeking in something to believe; the world is desperately seeking in someone to believe, but we can’t believe everythin

If you remember, last week I briefly spoke to you about a person that had asked me for advice over the Internet, because this person was saying that the Holy Spirit was instructing him to move from his church. Like I explained, I could not understand how this could be, as the Holy Spirit will ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Submit To God Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 14, 2015

What does it mean to submit to God?

Next week we will celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ here on earth. We will praise with songs, His Word, and fellowship (you are all encouraged to bring food to share). We celebrate Christmas because about 2000 years ago God Jesus Christ became a human being, born in a lowly stable, was ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Prayer's Of God Series

Contributed by W F on Aug 14, 2005

What happens when God prays?

THE PRAYER’S OF GOD - The spiritual discipline of listening in prayer Prayer is not a one way conversation. Yet, almost without exception we think of prayer as a human activity directed towards God. But prayer is also a divine activity directed towards humanity? Does God pray to us? It sounds ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: *other

Have An Ear Exam? What Hear Ye? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 27, 2004

This is an illustrated sermon on hearing what the spirit of God is saying to the chuch. Will we listen?

HAVE AN EAR EXAMINATION? WHAT HEAR YE? By Wade Martin Hughes,Sr.; Kyfingers@aol.com This is a three part series. Illustrated sermon: You will need, a kitchen faucet, two glasses; light bulb, extension cord with bear wires on end exposed; Oscar the Grouch from Sesame Street in a garbage can, and a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why It Matters Exactly Who We Are Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 18, 2008

God speaks truth to those who know themselves well enough to listen.

Scripture Introduction A few years ago, accountability was the hot word among Christians. Many voices encouraged us to find another person, or even a group, with whom we would share what was really happening in our lives. Maybe you think highly of those; others may doubt their value. Leaving ...read more

Scripture: John 8:37-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

At The Bottom, Looking Up... Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jun 1, 2008

Help for those of us who sometimes wonder whether God is listening at all...

Do you ever have a days where it seems like nothing could go right? Ever have a bad day? What about a bad week? ...or a bad year? Well - if you haven’t, then this message isn’t for you. But if you, like me, occasionally wonder if things could get any worse... listen to what David says in Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

When Christ Condemns Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 14, 2008

God speaks through his Son to all who are willing to listen and obey.

Scripture Introduction John 3.16 may be the best known verse in the Bible, but the next one is near in significance: “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” Jesus came to save. That’s good news. But what about ...read more

Scripture: John 7:14-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed