Sermons on Listening Vs Hearing:

Do You Hear What I Hear? (A Not So Silent Night) Series

Contributed by John Sears on Dec 31, 2013

Christmas is a noisy time of year. How do we handle the noise that surrounds Christmas?

Introduction It happens almost every year just after Christmas and New Years are over. I have what some people have labeled the post Holiday crash. When the hectic pace of the holidays gives way to silence, I crash. And truth be told the Christmas season is always hectic. There are so many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian Church

The Gospel Of Legalism

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 9, 2014

A sermon that describes the religious legalist.

"The Gospel of Legalism" Galatians 1:6 6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: Introduction: This morning I may be preaching one of the most important messages I have ever preached anywhere in my ministry. I hope that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Need For Eyes To See And Ears To Hear

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Sep 9, 2023

.2Ki 6:17

We need to see the evil as it is. (vs.1-5) A. They had just seen James murdered. B. Herod was focusing on anyone in the church. C. It wasn’t just that Peter was in prison but that Herod had determined to kill him as he did James. C. We as Christians also get desensitized to things and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

We Are The Children Of God

Contributed by Carl Benge on Jun 14, 2007

A Memorial Day Sermon on our Family of Faith

We are children of God!! All three of our Scripture readings for us this day echo this phrase…….. We are children of God. On that day of Pentecost so many centuries ago, those were the words echoed in the witnessing given by the disciples. Remember the words of the Holy Spirit, “And all who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-16

Denomination: Methodist

The Right Way Vs The Wrong Way Series

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Oct 28, 2008

We need to doers of the word and not hearers to be blessed and used by God

BE ALL THAT YOU CAN BE James 1:19-27 First I want to thank you all for being here. I thought you would find these messages too convicting and quit coming. Even Simone finds them convicting because she was meowing at me yesterday when I was writing this out. Then she went back to licking herself. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Where Do You Place Your Trust?

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 3, 2001

Our trust cannot rest in our heritage, our knowledge of the Bible, or outward symbols of faith but must rest in Jesus Christ.

TEXT: ROMANS 2:12-29 TITLE: “WHERE HAVE YOU PLACED YOUR TRUST?” INTRODUCTION: A. What if I asked you to go flying with me? You would probably ask me if I was a pilot. I say, “Sure.” You ask, “Where did you learn to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:12-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Happens To People Who Have Never Heard About Jesus? Series

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Aug 31, 2001

Eternal Life is found in Jesus Christ and him alone.

What Biblical doctrine do you struggle with most? I wouldn’t be surprised if some of you answered that God’s concept of the relationship between the roles of men and women really causes you a hard time. Nor would I be shocked if a number of you struggle with the concept of close(d) communion that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12

Denomination: Lutheran

For Once Listen To What God Says

Contributed by Ramsey Ledford on Jul 14, 2005

This is a sermon about something we all do, it’s about listening. Though we all listen many are no effective listerners at all. God has something to say and we must listen.

“For Once Listen To What God Says” #1) How well do YOU listen? “SECURE ATTENTION” A) God teaches in His word that when we do something we should do it to the very best of our ability. 1) God teaches in His word that we should do the best we can in all areas of life for His glory. 2) Today I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51-54

Denomination: Baptist

How To Overcome Bad Listening Habits

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, James 1:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Listening For His Still, Small Voice

Contributed by Les Buttolph on Sep 13, 2025

God speaks to us when we drown out the world's noise

Fearing his wife was losing her hearing, a man stood at the back of the kitchen as she was washing dishes in the sink and said “I love you”. Hearing no response, he moved closer, again saying, “I love you”. Again, hearing no response, he stands directly behind her and says, “I love you”. She ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-7, 1 Kings 19:7-18

Denomination: Other

Prophecy And The Value Of Listening Intently For God Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jul 3, 2011

Listening for what God is saying is important. Listening well is essential. Those of us who seek to share with others a word that could be described as prophetic should also listen well before we speak.

29.5.11 THE IMPORTANCE OF LISTENING INTENTLY TO GOD INTRO What do you hope for when you come to Church on a Sunday? I expect for most of us who come we hope to hear from God. We want to be able come away at the end of a service having heard something that changes the way we see things or feel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

"listening To God Or Garbage?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 22, 2021

How to listen to God in an age of noise.

“Listening to God or Garbage?” 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 19 Raise your hand if you sometimes have a hard time hearing God or discerning God’s voice. Interruptions define our lives, do they not? Our days and nights are full of gadgets that ping, buzz and beep their way into our attention, taking us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

When God Speaks, Who Listens?

Contributed by Scott Hippler on Feb 12, 2001

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

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Kind Of Praying God Listens To.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Jan 31, 2004

IN THE WORD OF GOD I FIND PRAYERS GOD WILL LISTEN TO.

LUKE 18 VERSE 1, AND HE SPAKE A PARABLE UNTO THEM TO THIS END ,THAT MEN OUGHT ALWAYS TO PRAY ,AND NOT TO FAINT.KJV. TITLE, THE KIND OF PRAYING GOD LISTENS TO. I AM GLAD WE SERVE A GOD THAT HEARS THE PRAYERS OF HIS PEOPLE. HOW EVER THEIR ARE SOME PRAYERS GOD WILL NOT LISTEN TO. GOD WILL NOT ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1

Listening Doesn’t Have To Be A Problem

Contributed by Diana Ball on Jan 4, 2011

We are discussing how to listen well as Jesus referenced in LUKE 8:18.

If we learn how to properly listen to teaching and preaching, it will literally change our lives! And, as with any subject, to learn we must be willing to listen and pay attention. What did Jesus say in LUKE 8:18? Jesus is telling us that we are responsible for listening well, and the state ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9

Denomination: Nazarene