Sermons on Open Ears:

An Evil Report

Contributed by Mark Mccool on Feb 4, 2005

God’s people must guard themselves from an evil report... (Credit is given to Rev Kelsey Griffin former instructor at Texas Bible College, Lufkin, TX for this Bible study is a result of notes taken while in his class. Thanks Brother Griffin!)

AN EVIL REPORT "God’s people must guard against an evil report" Num 13:29-33 29The Amalekites dwell in the land of the south: and the Hittites, and the Jebusites, and the Amorites, dwell in the mountains: and the Canaanites dwell by the sea, and by the coast of Jordan. 30And Caleb stilled the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:29-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessing At Berea - Bible Study / Reading / Devotions Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 6, 2005

Those at this city on Paul’s 2nd Missionary Journey received the Word in 3 ways that we all should receive it. Link included to Formatted Text Version, Handout, and PowerPoint Template.

Blessing at Berea Acts 17:10-14; I Thess. 2:13 In Thessalonica the apostles were Resisted, but in Berea they were Received. Next time we’ll look at Athens where they were Ridiculed. We can learn a lot here about Bible Study. God called these people “noble” which means “excellent”. God gave ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Guard Your Heart [steve Irwin - Crocodile Hunter]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 6, 2006

Steve Irwin--Crocodile Hunter: If ever we expected him to have a great injury we would think it would be his leg, his hand, or maybe his head…but no, it was his heart. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

Guard Your Heart Proverbs 4:23-5:2 We were all shocked to hear about the tragic death of Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter. We were stunned, not that he died, for he faced tremendous dangers on a daily basis…we were, rather, surprised by the way that he died. About the only way that a Stingray ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Called To A Rewardless Mission

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 21, 2007

God’s call to service may not bring what the world calls success. Remaining faithful to God’s call and to His Word is true success.

ISAIAH 6:8-13 CALLED TO A REWARDLESS MISSION [John 12:37-43] The prophet knew that the entire nation needed the same kind of awareness of God and cleansing of sin he had just received. So he responded that he would willingly serve the Lord. Isaiah the prophet volunteered himself to be God’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon: Wrong In The End Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 8, 2009

HOW WE RESPOND TO SUCCESS IN GOD’S DELIVERANCE STORY, IMPACTS FUTURE BLESSINGS.

Gideon: Wrong in the End Judges 8:22-35 7/19/09 INTRODUCTION In Youngstown Ohio one of the individuals that was a part of a group I drank coffee with was a young volunteer firefighter and newly trained EMT. One day working apart time shift for an ambulance company in Boardman, OH, John was a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:22-35

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Dear God, Please Hear Me

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 18, 2012

Most of us go through times when we 'feel' God is not listening to our prayers. From Isaiah 59, this message gives some of the process for this season in our lives.

Dear God, Please Hear Me (Why God doesn’t answer) Isaiah 59:1-21 * A young man asked his girlfriend, “Can I kiss you?” and she was silent. Next, he asked, “May I kiss you?” again, she was silent. Finally, in frustration he said, “Are You deaf?” Without ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is God When It Hurts? Series

Contributed by Michael Deaton on Jan 27, 2012

Use of Psalm 88 to ask Where God Is in those hurting days of our lives

Where is God When It Hurts? Psalm 88 LORD, you are the God who saves me; day and night I cry out to you. May my prayer come before you; turn your ear to my cry. I am overwhelmed with troubles and my life draws near to death. I am counted among those who go down to the pit; I am like one ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 88:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Every Christian Must Learn To Be Led By The Spirit; What Does It Mean?

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 6, 2014

Suppose I’ve bee born again as a Christian. This means I have believed that part of the gospel (God’s words) that told me that the sinless Jesus died in my place for my past sins and then rose again a victor over that death.

1 Every Christian must learn to be led by the Spirit; what does it mean? First; why is being filled with and led by the Holy Spirit so crucial to every Christian? Rom 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. Suppose I’ve bee born again as a Christian. This ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Island Of Rejection

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Nov 3, 2019

God’s help through rejection

Rejection is and can be a horrible thing to deal with, in these days of uncertainty the last thing anyone wants to deal with is rejection. We could be hit with an object before we have to deal with the sting of rejection, we could even deal with things said about us, we could deal with gossip but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Answer Of Peace

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 28, 2017

This is a look at Pharaoh's dream in Genesis 41.

We talked about peace on Sunday night and the Lord still has me thinking about it. So tonight we’re going to be in Genesis 41, a record we’re very familiar with. Pharaoh has a dream and he needs someone to interpret that dream. I think one of the reasons for this whole issue of peace has been ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:15-38, John 14:26-27, James 1:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Are You Looking For? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 20, 2021

Jesus loved to ask questions (the Gospels list at least 135 of his questions). The most powerful question Jesus asked in this text was "Who are you looking for?" Who they were looking for tells us a lot about the people in this story.

About 10 years ago, there was a sight-seeing tour in Iceland that lost one of its sightseers. She was no where to be found. Panicked, they called in the police and the search began. Hours later (about 3 in the morning) they discovered that the woman they were searching for had been there all the ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Ready For The Big Day Pt 1 The Announcement Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Dec 6, 2009

Our responce to the Announcement is what makes it effective in our Lives. You can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

Matt 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-45 This salvation, which was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard him. Hebrews 2:3 The Big Day I want to spend the run up to Christmas talking about “Getting Ready for the Big Day.” The 25th of December will come and go just like any other day. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gods Word Is Medicine

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 5, 2004

Why does Jesus want to heal you? To declare the works of the Lord!

Gods word is medicine Doctors: Can give you medicine Perform an operation Give advice To bring some relief to our physical body But Gods healing is Spiritual, He heals the spiritual you and it works its way out into the physical! Gods word is medicine! Proverbs 4:20-22 My son, attend to my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Greatest Need

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

OUR GREATEST NEED

Isaiah 55:1 – 3, 6, 7 OUR GREATEST NEED A. The Problem 1 Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. It's a Spiritual Need (v. 1) Ho, every one that thirsteth Not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

When The Church Prays, Something Happens

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Dec 8, 2010

A look at prayer in the church

When The Church Prays, Something Happens Intro: Prayers in the Bible 1.Jesus in Gethsemane 2.Jesus prays for the disciples (Jn 17) 3.Jesus on the Cross (Father, Forgive them...) 4.Stephen stoning (Forgive them...) 5.Moses prays on Mt. Sinai (10 Commandments) Explanation: Ch. 15 Jerusalem ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite