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    Eat For The Journey Is Far PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,407 views

    This sermon explores how to endure life's trials by relying on God's Word, growing spiritually, and listening to His guidance amidst our fears and despair. Key

    Good morning, dear family of God. It is indeed a joy to stand before you today, in the house of our Lord, to share His divine Word. We gather here, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters united in the love of Christ. We are here to learn, to grow, to be molded in the image of our Savior, ...read more

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    Prayer Brings Success PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 41 views

    The sermon encourages honest, simple prayer, trusting God to guide and provide, reminding us that He listens and shapes our lives through our prayers.

    Good morning, church family. Some of us came in today with hurried hearts and full calendars, others with quiet questions tucked inside. Maybe you’re facing a decision that feels bigger than your wisdom. Maybe you’ve been waiting on an answer that seems slow. Can I remind you of something simple ...read more

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    What A Christian Hears

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 10, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,761 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

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    Fragrance Of The Father Ii Series

    Contributed by Richard Wafford on Nov 24, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,431 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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    Servant Songs Of Isaiah #3: Obedience Of Servant Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 9,571 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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    The Voice

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Apr 23, 2004
    based on 43 ratings
     | 9,439 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

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    Hungering-Hearing-Honoring-Handling The Word Of God

    Contributed by Richard Overman on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,392 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

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    Two Ears, One Mouth Series

    Contributed by Mark Lennon on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 23,256 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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    Avoid The Negative Messagethe Spirit Of Defeat

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,133 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

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    Leadership 101 Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 22, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,729 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

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    Stand At The Crossroads

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Apr 24, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 22,966 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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    Mass Destruction

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 6, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,742 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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    Becoming Fruit Inspectors

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 29, 2009
     | 2,810 views

    Jesus calls us here to do more than just sit and listen. He calls us to examine those whoclaim to be speaking for God, to see if it is so.

    Passage: Matthew 7:15-23 Intro: “The Story is told…(stressed out woman at traffic light who is arrested on suspicion of auto theft) 1. we live in a world where image is everything. 2. hide the flaws, mask the odor, lose the weight, color the grey hair, conceal the real me! 3. infects the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Joe Hayes avatar

    Getting Ready For The Big Day Pt 3 The Arrival Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Dec 20, 2009
     | 2,854 views

    What will you do if you don’t get what you want on the Big Day you can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

    One thing that can’t be avoided when getting ready for the Big Day is, the Big Day will come, but will we be ready for its arrival? When Jesus arrived on this earth it seemed few were ready. No welcome party, no diplomats, no hotel, no bed. It seemed nothing and no one was ready for the arrival of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Anger

    Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,927 views

    Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.

    Anger Matthew 5:21-26 Introduction I love baseball. But let me tell you about one particular game of baseball that I’m glad I wasn’t part of; in the spring 1894, when the Baltimore Orioles came to Boston to play a routine baseball game. But what happened that day was anything but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist