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  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    Stand At The Crossroads

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Apr 24, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 22,668 views

    At the crossroads of life when we are faced with making a decision, the Holy Spirit will direct us if we only but listen to Him. This was originally preached for a Church anniversary celebration.

    Stand At the Crossroads—Jeremiah 6:16-17 When Harry informed me that today was the 95th anniversary to the exact date when the congregation of Centenary United Brethren in Christ Church, then located on East Decatur and what is now Martin Luther King Boulevard, met at the old sanctuary and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Two Ears, One Mouth Series

    Contributed by Mark Lennon on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 23,076 views

    Have you ever heard the saying God gave you two ears and one mouth, so you should do twice as much listening as speaking?

    Two ears, one Mouth James 1: 19-21 Lesson 6 19 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. 21 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fragrance Of The Father Ii Series

    Contributed by Richard Wafford on Nov 24, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,290 views

    In order to carry the fragrance of the father with us everywhere we go, we need to deal with the coldness of our hearts and detach ourselves from the world and be good listeners.

    Key verse Psalms 46: 10 be still and know that I am God. Introduction: Tommy Tenney, The God Chasers- The reason people who know you aren’t interested in your God may be because you don’t have enough of the presence of God in your life. There is something about God’s presence that makes everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mass Destruction

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 6, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,605 views

    As a part of Gods judgment against a sinful world many natural disastors will take place that will cause much sorrow on earth. Gods intent is for repentence, but will man listen?

    The entire rest of the judgments on earth are contained underneath the seventh seal to the Lamb’s scroll. We are going to see seven trumpets blast, seven plagues, and seven bowls poured out - all under this one seal. After this, God’s judgment of the earth and its king will be complete - but there ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Hungering-Hearing-Honoring-Handling The Word Of God

    Contributed by Richard Overman on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,284 views

    Just because the water is muddy doesn’t mean it’s deep. Message derived from listening to many great men of God. (nothing original)

    I. Hungering for the Word of God II. Hearing of the Word of God III. Honor Given to the Word of God IV. How to properly Handle the Word of God (1) Having a desire for the word of God Love it more than Gold. Little boy ask his father why there were so many Bibles around the house. Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Leadership 101 Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 22, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,551 views

    10th in long series on Joshua. This speaks of his listening to the Lord’s leadership in all he did. What does it take to hear the voice of the Lord?

    Joshua 5:13-15 – Leadership 101 In his book "Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life", the author Charles Swindoll tells a story about the 19th century agnostic Thomas Huxley. Some of you may know that name – Huxley promoted Darwinism and Humanism as he attacked the Christian faith. Now, Huxley ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Finding Your Calling

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,564 views

    Are we really listening and expecting God to speak with us or are we too busy being distracted by many things that we can’t hear Him call?

    April, 2007 “Finding Your Calling” I Samuel 3:1-10 INTRODUCTION: During three centuries of rule by the judges, the word of God was rare. By Eli’s time there were no prophets speaking God’s message. In fact there had only been two prophets--Deborah (Judges 4:4) and Othniel (Judges 6:8) during ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What A Christian Hears

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 10, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,615 views

    A sincere Christian witness is dependent upon a particular manner/quality of listening. BUT What does a sincere Christian witness hear? A sincere Christian witness hears that...

    WHAT A CHRISTIAN HEARS—Luke 8:16-21 The sincerity with which we approach God’s voice. The manner/way/sincerity in which we listen affects our Christian witness. Jesus told the multitude that the way in which they listened to Him was of utmost importance to their witness. A sincere Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    Servant Songs Of Isaiah #3: Obedience Of Servant Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 9,449 views

    This is #3 of the 5 Servant Songs in Isaiah. This sermon focuses on the obedience of the Servant (Jesus). Obedience in: 1. Speaking 2. Listening 3. Suffering 4. Purpose

    February 29, 2004 Title: Servant Songs #3: Obedience of the Servant Text: Isaiah 50:4-9 Introduction 1. Today is the first Sunday during the Lenton season. But, actually, Sundays aren’t counted as part of the season of Lent... Lent consists of the 40 days leading up to Easter...minus the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    It Is Not Fair

    Contributed by Mark Wood on Jun 21, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,489 views

    Dr. Wood shows his listeners that life is not fair as we know it, he uses this passage to show that Solomon wants people to live above this world.

    When Solomon first began His book of Ecclesiastes He looked at life from an overall philosophical view point. This is to say he was looking at it from a wisdom point of view. He said that life was al meaningless and just continued like a snowball rolling down hill. As King Solomon got to look ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Avoid The Negative Messagethe Spirit Of Defeat

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,027 views

    We must examine why we feel defeated and develop a plan that will lead to deliverance and victory. Listening to the negative crowd can hinder God’s work.

    Listening to the Negative Message THE SPIRIT OF DEFEAT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson. YOU CAN NEVER OVERCOME THE NEGATIVE, YOU MUST OVERWHELM IT! I. INTRODUCTION: A. A BIG PART OF WINNING IN ANY GAME IS ATTITUDE. I am told when a professional sports ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mike Hays avatar

    The Voice

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Apr 23, 2004
    based on 43 ratings
     | 9,227 views

    Wisdom cries out in the streets and invites us to listen to the Voice that desires to teach, lead, and protect us from those that will try and entice and lure us into destruction.

    The Voice Proverbs 1:20-33 As we continue our study of Proverbs today we hear a new voice—the voice of Wisdom. Wisdom is presented to us as a person, Lady Wisdom, who calls out at the entrance to the city to all of those who pass by and are heading into dangerous surroundings. If you will remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Jesus Had A Purpose On Earth! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,219 views

    We are not to be just satisfied with a baby in a manger but to listen, believe, and take action, following the main purpose of why Christ came to earth, which was to seek and save the lost!

    During the Christmas season, many of us decorate with a scene that looks like this (show picture of Nativity). What is true about this scene?? The world will accept the fact that there was a special baby born about 2000 years ago which makes us think about peace, joy, and love. But what is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rick Thiessen avatar

    Being At Witness Series

    Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Jun 23, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,124 views

    Learning how to share our faith means being willing to walk across the room. This entails relationship building, doing favors and listening to the Spirit’s lead.

    BE060808 WHO DO YOU LOVE 13. Be Good News First (TITLE SLIDE) INTRO A couple of years ago, after listening to a talk by Dan, I looked more carefully at my behavior in mixed crowds of Christians and non-Christians. I noticed one day at the Y that there was this strategic distance I had created ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joe Hayes avatar

    Forgiveness Is Easy Until You Need To Forgive. Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 15, 2008
     | 6,862 views

    An introduction to why forgiveness is hard and good for you and the one you need to forgive. You can Listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (Aug 2008)

    Things Christians Find hard to Do. Forgiveness, part 1 Forgiveness is a good idea until there’s someone to Forgive! It’s then you realise that the Theory or Teaching of Forgiveness is much easier to listen to than put into Practice. When someone has hurt you, insulted you, offend you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God