Sermons on Listening:

Can You Hear Me Now? Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 17, 2010

Are we really open to God, cna we hear his voice.

Last week we looked at the Jeremiah scripture where Jeremiah was instructed to go watch a potter at work and he would receive a word from God for the people of Israel there. The scripture describes the potter as being in control. His has the power and more importantly a vision for what is good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:32-34, Mark 7:34

Denomination: Congregational

Through Prayer Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

This message looks at prayer and listening to God as a means of connecting to Him

Prayer: A Means of Grace 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Elementary age children were asked to write a “Dear God” prayers:

 7-year old Debbie prayed, “Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much.”

 Hank, 7 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Methodist

A Talking Donkey: That's Weird Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 13, 2018

A look at the story of Balaam and the talking donkey, and what lessons are there for us.

A Talking Donkey: That’s Weird A talking donkey, that’s weird. Even Shrek thought it was a little weird and he is an Ogre. And I know that maybe some of you are thinking “but my pet speaks to me.” Sure they do. They may communicate with you on some level, but they don’t speak to you. Sorry ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:21-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Is Speaking Are We Listening - Malachi: An Overview

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 14, 2018

The Book of Malachi – God is Speaking Are We Listening - sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The uniqueness of the book of Malachi • (a). Malachi the man is a Mystery. • (b). Malachi dialogued with people. • (c). Malachi is written in prose and not poetry. • (d). Malachi is full of God words! • (e). Malachi is God’s last Old Testament word. (2). The Background to ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The Totem Pole Of Emotions And Attitudes

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 28, 2017

The Indian totem pole told a story. The higher on the pole the more important the lesson. Hurt people hurt people. Angry people anger people. We must have compassion and make a difference.

THE TOTEM POLE OF EMOTIONS and ATTITUDES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Some fodder from Dr. Gary Brackett TOTEM POLE: a tall wooden pole that is carved and painted with symbols, figures, mask that represent family linage position or level. The order of rank of importance? ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:10, Proverbs 27:17, James 1:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Patience In Christian World

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on May 13, 2018

Patience makes us more attentive to the needs of the lost.

Patience in Christian Work by Joe Mack Cherry I. Body A. What is Patience? 1. Definition a. an ability or willingness to suppress restlessness or annoyance when confronted with delay b. quiet steady perseverance (patience is a work!) c. Biblically, it is a fruit of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ephphatha!

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 12, 2018

Jesus’s Ephphata prayer is the opening up, the removing of the “impediment” of spiritual deafness for us. It’s an Aramaic phrase which literally means “be released.”

Several years ago, in January a major newspaper conducted an experiment you may have heard about. The experiment involved Joshua Bell, one of the world’s greatest violinists who performed for almost all the world’s major orchestras. Joshua Bell was commissioned to play his $4,000,000 Stradivarius ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-5, Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Catholic

Accept & Rejoice Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

Only goodness and faithful love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord as long as I live. This verse compels us to do: stop, look and listen.

April 9th Psalm 23:6 Accept & Rejoice Opening Song Welcome/Highlights 2 songs—OFFERING---prayer The past 2 weeks we’ve been immersed in the beauty and splendor of the 23rd Psalm. Stand and read 23rd Psalm (on screen) Week 1 we contemplated the words: “The Lord is my shepherd; therefore ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Breathes On Us.

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 17, 2017

Know Jesus better that he will lead you in life.

Jesus breathes on us. John 20: 20 And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord. 21 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. 22 And ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Safe Gards For All Christians

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 28, 2017

How we need to let God work in us.

SAFE GARDS FOR ALL CHRISTIANS 1. Hearing Philemon 1:5 Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; Hebrews 5:11 Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing. 2. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

“a Life Not By Chance!” - 10th Anniversary Sunday At Ccc Series

Contributed by Douglas Sherwood on Oct 10, 2015

Before John the Baptist was born God had a plan . . . . We read about it, and believe it to be true, yet are we willing to believe God could have a plan for us as well?

Coastal Community Church is now 10 years old. That is amazing, and amazing to see what God has done over the last 10 years! Nearly 100 people over this same period that have made professions of faith! Including two last night! As you saw in the slide presentation, and as I was reminded just how ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:58-66

Denomination: Nazarene

Following God After Times Of Failure

Contributed by Doug Sanders on May 19, 2020

We must always make a new beginning, and this psalm gives us some instructions that we can follow after times of failure and chastening.

Psalm 85 (NKJV) 1 Lord, You have been favorable to Your land; You have brought back the captivity of Jacob. 2 You have forgiven the iniquity of Your people; You have covered all their sin. Selah 3 You have taken away all Your wrath; You have turned from the fierceness of Your anger. 4 Restore us, O ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Greatest Act Of Love?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 22, 2020

Let us consider what demonstrates love to others the best? Kiss? Hold hands? How about considering LISTENING SKILLS?

THE GREATEST ACT OF LOVE… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I ask the question what is the greatest act of love? May say “THE KISS” or MAYBE HOLDING HANDS? THE KISS CAN BE DECEIVING. The kiss can be deceiving. The kiss could hid motives and could lead to lust and hurt. Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:47, Mark 8:18, Matthew 13:15-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Just One Thing Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 6, 2019

The “one thing” that is necessary in our relationship with Jesus is to listen to and respond to His words.

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Anger Mash-Up Sermon Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 15, 2019

Once upon a time, when we feel like huffing and puffing and blowing someone's house down or when someone is at our door huffing and puffing, we should be “quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.”

MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK SERIES THE ANGER MASH-UP SERMON JAMES 1:19-20 #JAMESatCCC READ JAMES 1:19-20 (KJV) “Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.” THREE LITTLE PIGS SECTION ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ