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    Listening And Moving: The Path To Blessings SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023
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     | 554 views

    Waiting on God and moving when He tells us is a sign of obedience. He blesses those that are sensitive to His guidance and accomplishing what He desires for our lives.

    In times of trouble and uncertainty, we often find ourselves waiting on God for answers, guidance, and breakthroughs. It can be challenging to trust in His timing and direction, but when we do, we experience His blessings and fulfillment in our lives. Today, we will explore the importance of ...read more

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    Say Less, Listen More PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 16, 2023
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    To encourage believers to trust in God's protection and guidance, especially during trials, emphasizing the power of stillness and surrender in strengthening faith.

    Good morning, beloved friends. It's a joy and a privilege to gather together in this sacred space, a place where we are united by our shared faith and our shared love for our Savior. As we gather here today, I want you to take a moment to still your heart, quiet your mind, and simply be present in ...read more

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    God With Us: The Christmas Is Not Merely A Season. It Is A Declaration—god Is With Us Series

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 9, 2025
     | 325 views

    Christmas is not merely a season. It is a declaration—God is with us,

    God With Us: The True Meaning of Christmas “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel.” — Isaiah 7:14 Every year, as December draws near, the world begins to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hail That Will Get Your Attention Series

    Contributed by Chris Miller on Mar 21, 2018
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     | 9,632 views

    The Bible talks about three types of listeners: active, passive, and forgetful. Only one leads to blessing and life, so it is imperative it is the type of listening we do.

    Introduction There is a Peanuts comic strip where Peppermint Patty and her friend are walking to school. Peppermint Patty says, “I think I’m going to ask to be Mary in the Christmas pageant.” Her friend replies, “The teacher already asked me.” Patty says, “I think I’m going to ask today.” “She ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Two Ears One Mouth Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 7, 2017
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     | 13,175 views

    We should be willing to truly listen before we speak.

    Two Ears One Mouth Text: James 1:19-20 Introduction 1. Admittedly we all have trouble listening. Maybe we are watching our favorite TV program, and our husband or wife is talking to us about something that is important to them. As they talk, we may mumble, "Hmm", "Yeah", and "Uh Huh". Until ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How Long?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 1, 2010
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     | 4,111 views

    How long will it take us to not only listen to the voice of Christ; but also, to act like we actually hear Christ speak?

    How Long? John 10: 22 - 30 Intro: One of the hymns I remember from my childhood came to me when I read this passage of scripture. It is “How Long Has It Been.” The opening words of the hymn are “How long has it been since you talked with the Lord . . .” I connected ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Would It Take?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 19, 2011
     | 2,901 views

    Following the example of Abram, we must be willing to leave behind the things that hinder us. We must continue to listen for and follow the Word of God.

    Genesis 12: 1 – 4a / What Would It Take? Intro: Leith Anderson, author and pastor, told of a visit he made to Manila. There he was taken to the garbage dump where he witnessed something beyond belief. There he saw tens of thousands of people making their homes on that dump constructed ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When Your Friends Dont Get It Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 22, 2016
     | 6,605 views

    One of the most important qualities that makes us a good friend is the ability to listen and then understand what our friends feel.

    When Your Friends Don’t Get It (Mark 14:1-9) 1. A woman goes to a bank in NYC and takes out a loan for $5,000. She leaves her Rolls Royce as collateral. They carefully park it in their garage, confused as to why a millionaire would take out a loan for only $5,000. Two weeks later, she returns. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Who Do You Listen To?

    Contributed by Greg Burcham on Oct 1, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,947 views

    This sermon addresses the importance of listening to God rather than the world.

    Who Do You Listen To? Occasionally I have a dream that is so real to me that it impacts my waking decisions. The inspiration for this sermon comes from such a dream. In my dream I was preaching at a church. I was giving it my all and then I looked at all of the congregation, some were playing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "are We Listening?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 21, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,330 views

    A Transfiguration Sunday Sermon on listening to Jesus.

    “Are We Listening?” Luke 9:28-36 “Are you listening?” a mother asks her child. She knows the child’s hearing is fine, but the kid is playing on their phone or watching t-v and she wonders if the sounds she made were absorbed and attended to by him or her. So, she says, “Timmy, were you ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "is Hell Real Or Merely A Terrible Dream?"

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 8, 2022
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     | 3,377 views

    This message raises some thought-provoking questions: What would you do if you were God and your prized creation was in rebellion? After death, do the souls of wicked people go to a place of torment called Hell to later get resurrected and stand before God in the last judgment?

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Luke 16:19-22) (19) "There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:" (20) "And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Hear God Speak Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,828 views

    Whether God’s Word gets through to us or not depends on our attitudes. Is yours a closed mind? A superficial mind, a distracted mind, or a willing mind? It is only when you really listen and obey can your life be changed and you become productive and use

    [Adapted from Rick Warren’s sermon of the same title.] This morning we’re beginning a new series, "Conversing with God". I will cover it in 4 sessions. • Frankly, nothing is more important in our walk with God, than be able to hear and understand what God is saying. • Let’s look at Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Is This For Here Or To Go?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 4, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,415 views

    Listening to God's Word requires doing God's Word.

    Is This For Here Or To Go? James 1: 17 - 27 Intro: Have you ever come home from the grocery store and realize you left something behind? Have you ever gone through a drive-thru restaurant, place your order, paid at the first window and drove off without picking up your order. Your frustration, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Speak Lord, I Am Listening

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 17, 2012
     | 14,207 views

    Today we’ll be reflecting on how important “listening” is when it comes to our relationship with God and to what the Corinthians were not hearing.

    1 Samuel 3:1-10 1 Corinthians 6:(9-18) 19-20; 10:13 1 Kings 8:27 One activity that human beings really aren’t very good at is listening. It’s surprising, really. There doesn’t seem to be much to the art of listening – you just sit there and nod your head at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Has Spoken. Are You Listening? Series

    Contributed by Dale Mcintire on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,708 views

    God contextualizes his message for every age, inlcuding ours.

    I. God wants you to know. A. “One of the most commonsense principles in the physical realm of everyday life is a clear knowledge of one’s earthly position and earthly possessions.” (Hannah Whitall Smith, Everyday Religion) 1. Illustration: Balancing the Monthly Checkbook a. I’m two weeks ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist