Sermons on Not Merely Listen:

No Screaming, Lots Of Listening

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 8, 2025

We might make the fiery preacher John the Baptist into our kind of Messiah. Energize by screaming at folks.

Feast of the Baptism of Jesus 2025 Sometimes in our reflections we might think that if God just made a few changes in the way He engineered our salvation, things might have gone better. Isaiah predicts that the Messiah would come gently, not screaming His message, giving people who were broken and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-4, Isaiah 42:6-7, Acts 10:34-38, Luke 3:15-16, Luke 3:21-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Are You Listening #6 Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 9, 2024

Like a parent who has an important message, does our Father ever wonder if we are listening?

Great Lessons from the Life of Christ #6 ARE YOU LISTENING (Mark 4:1-20) How many parents have taken their child’s face in their hands and asked “Are you listening to me? Do you hear what I am saying?” And how many children have completely closed out what their parents were saying, but for safety ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Listening To Last Words

Contributed by David Zachrich on May 19, 2025

Before Jesus departed from His disciples to return to heaven, after His crucifixion and resurrection to pay for the sins of the world, He offered several final messages that were – and still are – important.

Revelation 21:1-6,12-20 Last words … Friends in Christ, When children leave home after high school or college, words are shared between parent and child to express love. When a loved one passes, if there is an opportunity, last words are shared are also shared to express love and gratitude. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6, Matthew 28:16-20, John 14:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Listening To The Voice Of God

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 3, 2024

Our main question this morning: How do we listen to God?

LISTENING TO THE VOICE OF GOD John 10 & 1 Samuel 3 #hearingGod INTRODUCTION… colinwbates.com/chinese-character-for-listening/ [adapted] The Chinese language calligraphy character for the word and concept of “listening” is made up of different elements of good listening: Across the top of the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:14-16, John 10:25-30, 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Short, Sweet And Ignorant

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 19, 2016

There is common phrase that is often heard from people who have attended weddings, baby dedications and other religious ceremonies, "That was short and sweet, just like I like it."

Short, Sweet and Ignorant The Consequences of Not Wanting To Hear From God The Bible says, "Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. To draw near to listen is better than to offer the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they are doing evil." (Ecclesiastes 5:1) There is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Listening To God Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2023

Having the right attitude to hear and understand God’s voice.

“Samuel was sleeping in the Tabernacle near the Ark of God. Suddenly the Lord called out ‘Samuel.’ He answered, ‘what is it?’ He ran to Eli … ‘go back to bed.’ The Lord called again …’what is it?’ Eli … ‘go back to bed.’ The Lord called a third time … Eli … told Samuel to say, ‘speak Lord, Your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:21

Denomination: Baptist

C. S. Lewis' Mere Christianity (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jeff Cheadle on Nov 14, 2005

A summary of the first half of C. S. Lewis’ Mere Christianity including Right and Wrong as a Clue to the Meaning of the Universe and What Christians Believe

The Life and Legacy of C. S. Lewis #2 “Mere Christianity” (part 1) Mark 8.27-31 C. S. Lewis’ Mere Christianity was originally delivered as a series of radio talks over BBC during the height of World War II. The idea for the broadcasts came from J. W. Welch, an Anglican priest who was religion ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Go! And Listen: When God Speaks, Do You Listen? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 22, 2025

How often does God speak, and we walk by distracted? The problem is not divine silence. The problem is human busyness.

Go! And Listen: When God Speaks, Do You Listen? INTRODUCTION When God speaks… do you listen? Most people hear noise every day, but very few actually listen. A few years ago, a violinist stood in a busy railway station in Washington D.C., playing exquisite classical music. Nearly 1,100 people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, Hebrews 1:1-2, James 1:22, John 10:27, Proverbs 1:24-25, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

May You Be Transfigured! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024

This sermon encourages us to truly know God, heed His instructions, and align our actions with His word, serving Him with energy, boldness, and contentment.

Welcome, dear friends, to another time of fellowship and sharing in God's word. We're here because we believe in the power of the Gospel. We believe in the transformative potential of the Scriptures, and we are gathered here to engage with the Word, to meditate on it, and to let it seep into our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Topics: Listen, Jesus, Son Of God

God Would Not Have Listened PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024

This sermon encourages self-examination of our hearts for hidden sin, emphasizing the importance of purity and honesty in our relationship with God.

Beloved congregation, as we gather together in the unity of our faith, our hearts beat with a shared rhythm, a rhythm that echoes the love and grace of our Savior. We are bound by a sacred tapestry of faith, woven together by the threads of God's Word. It is this Word that we turn to today, as we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:18

Topics: Heart Examination

The Perceptive Art Of A Receptive Heart Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 24, 2018

What's the main difference between the people who have hard hearts, shallow hearts, crowded hearts, and the one who has an open heart? The person with the open heart hears it and does it.

INTRODUCTION Here’s Bob and here’s Jerry. They’re both in Celebration Worship at Green Acres listening to the Pastor. They’ve both been Christians for over twenty years. But there’s a big difference between Bob and Jerry. During the message, Bob has his Bible open and he’s taking notes. He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

C. S. Lewis' Mere Christianity (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Jeff Cheadle on Nov 18, 2005

A summary of the "Christian Behavior" section of C. S. Lewis’ classic Mere Christianity

The Life and Legacy of C. S. Lewis #3 “Mere Christianity (part 2)” Philippians 2.1-13 C. S. Lewis’ book Mere Christianity is important not only because of the way it articulates what Christians believe (and why) but how we are to behave (and why). In fact twelve chapters of the book are devoted to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

No Mere Men-8--Sec. 2, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 14, 2014

8 of 10. Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. But Why? Because...No mere men can Overcome...

NO MERE MEN—1Corinthians 3:1-23(3:1-9; 9-17; 18-23) —SECTION 2(3:9-17)Their Building—part 3 Attention: Blessed Shot? A nun walks into Mother Superior's office & plops down into a chair. She lets out a sigh heavy with frustration. 'What troubles you, Sister?' asked the Mother ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

No Mere Men-9--Sec. 3, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 11, 2014

9 of 10. Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. But Why? Because...No mere men can Overcome...

NO MERE MEN-IX—1Corinthians 3:1-23 —SECTION 3(:18-23)—Their BOAST— Attention: When it comes down to it, without tools, Mere Men’s abilities are severely limited, accomplishing only a very small amount of the work they desire. All mankind realizes that their world is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

No Mere Men-10--Sec. 3, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 6, 2015

10 of 10. Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. But Why? Because...No mere men can Overcome...

NO MERE MEN-X—1Corinthians 3:1-23 —SECTION 3(:18-23) Their BOAST— Attention: When it comes down to it, without tools, Mere Men’s abilities are severely limited, accomplishing only a very small amount of the work they desire. All mankind realizes that their world is in need ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Baptist