Sermons on Open Ears:

Receiving The Word (Christians Hearing The Word Of God) Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 19, 2010

Message about Christians listening to the Word of God and how to respond.

Title: Receiving the Word Thesis: Teach the people to take responsibility for receiving the Word of God. Text: Amos 8:11, Mark 4 Amo 8:11 Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread (word of God), nor a thirst for water (spirit), but ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Why We Can't Lighten Up

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 10, 2008

Everyone tells us to "lighten up." But the serious believer, looking around at a dying world, just can’t do it.

Passage: 2 Timothy 4:1-8 Intro: Read Paul Simon lyrics from “Have a Good Time” (You can get these on the web) 1. it’s an idea we hear a lot. 2. “lighten up” “Are we having fun yet?”` 3. we all like to laugh, and laughter and joy are good things. 4. but for some people, there is a sense of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Look What We Found In The Garden

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Apr 3, 2007

The garden is where Jesus surrendered to go to the cross, to do the will of the Father. It was there that the decision was made and where the victory of the cross was actually won! As we get into the Word this morning, let us look at what we find in the

Introduction · I want to take a stroll into a garden like no other, this garden I speak about today is one found just outside Jerusalem, the Garden of Gethsemane. · Gethsemane means, “oil press”. It was a place where they harvest the olives from the trees, press and crush them to remove the oil. · ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cycle Of Sin (Judges 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 9, 2025

Is there a cycle of sin and repentance? Do we go through cycles? Let's look at Judges 8.

Do we see Israel’s repeated cycle of sin, suffering, sorrow and salvation in Gideon's story? Do we see it in us? Do we still need to repent long after baptism? Let’s look at Judges 8. How did Gideon appease the complaint made by the men of Ephraim? The men of Ephraim said to him, “Why have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You Talking To Me? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 15, 2012

A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 37

Isaiah 37: 1 – 38 You Talking To Me? And so it was, when King Hezekiah heard it, that he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD. 2 Then he sent Eliakim, who was over the household, Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests, covered with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 37:1-38

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Know Your Spiritual Gifts And Use Them! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 13, 2011

Paul tells us all to know our spiritual gifts and know how to use them for the common good of the church. We also need to know that we all have different gifts but this is God’s plan and it’s a good thing to have diversity. We also need to know that each

Series: What is the Spirit saying to the church? I received the idea for this sermon at International House of Prayer during my spiritual retreat there. I have also been asking this question to every pastor I know. Their responses have varied but my series topics are based on their responses and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prostitution Of God's People

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 17, 2005

This is a lesson on how Balaam prostitued the people of God for monetary gain and letting people of today aware of what might be happening to them because of a money hungry preacher.

“The Prostitution of God’s People” The story of a money hungry preacher By Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Prostitution, which is often called the world’s oldest profession, is the act of indulging in promiscuous sexual relations for money or other special favors. To be prostituted is to devote ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Stephen's Message, Pt 3 - Conclusion

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on May 22, 2003

The Conclusion of Stephen’s Message was a beginning for him.

Stephen’s Message, Pt. 3 – Conclusion Acts 7:38 – 7:60 Jeff Hughes – May 18, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Stephen is a man that we have become well acquainted with in the past three weeks. He was a man of faith and wisdom that had become a vessel used by God to pour out his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:38-60

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Here Am I, Send Me

Contributed by Joe Lunsford on Nov 9, 2005

A willingness to answer God’s call, even in difficult situations!

Here Am I. Send Me! Isaiah Chap. 6 One of the greatest needs of our day is to find spirit filled men and women who are willing to stand before God in prayer… And from their heart speak the words Isaiah spoke in verse 8… “Here am I. Send me!” Not just speak them mindlessly out of a heart bent ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Freely Given Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 21, 2014

In discussing True Wisdom, Paul presents the case in: 1 Corinthians 2:6–16 that we can understand the things freely given by God from the Spirit of God. Therefore: (1) True Wisdom is not Humanly Discovered (1 Corinthians 2:6-9)and (2) True Wisdom is Divinely Revealed(1 Corinthians 2:10-16).

It is impossible for a lesser creature to understand a more advanced one. How can anything understand something more complex and advanced than itself? For a flea to understand a dog it would have to be at least as advanced as a dog. For a dog to understand a man it would have to be at least as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Denomination: Other

We Belong To One Another Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 18, 2015

Gifts of the Holy Spirit - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). We Share the Same Confession (vs 1-3) (2). We Serve the Same God (vs 4-6) (3). We seek to build the Same Body (vs 7-13) (4). We Share the Same Baptism (vs 14-20) (5). We need each other (vs 21-25) (6). We Affect Each Other (vs 26-31) SERMON BODY: Ill: • A man from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Brethren

Still Lord Even At His Arrest Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

Expository sermon explores the majesty of Christ even during His time of humiliation: 1. His Decision 2. His Demeanor 3. His Demonstration of power 4. His Dramatic healing of Malcus.

Still Lord Even at His Arrest Fortifying the Foundations #38 John 18:1-11[1] 6-27-04 Intro In our study of John’s gospel we come this morning to the story of Jesus’ arrest. Here we see Jesus. We see him fully in control of his destiny. We see him full of majesty and authority even while ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Denomination: Charismatic

Peter: "I'm Such A Hot Head" Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 12, 2017

Anger, Hurting Others, Love, Patience

OUT OF WEAKNESS…STRENGTH - Peter: “I’m Such a Hot Head” John 18:10-11 (p. 754) September 17, 2017 Introduction: Almost every single time I go see my doctor she breaks out this little rubber hammer…I remember when I was little and got my allergy shots from Dr. Wheeler ...read more

Scripture: John 18:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A God’s-Eye View Of Society Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 10, 2016

How are things supposed to work in the family and workplace? Paul tells us.

“How does it work?” When’s the last time you asked that question? You’re going to laugh, but I recently asked that question when someone lent me their cell phone. I wasn’t sure how to turn the phone on, how to place a call or end it. “How does it work?” I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lie: I've Got Too Much Dirt Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 30, 2022

So many people have decided they've messed up too many times for God to ever love them. But what does God have to say about that? Check out these thoughts from Family Minister Scott Jewell

Knowing I was headed to inner city ministry, I decided it could be useful to have my ear pierced as a conversation starter. How'd that work? I'd go to the local park to play basketball, often getting picked first so I could go home and tell my friends about how I got to hoop with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ