Sermons on Passive Listening:

Maintaining Spiritual Unity

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Sep 14, 2006

What two attitudes destroy the unity of the church? What is the only way given in Scripture to fight against this? Listen as Pastor Steve shows how we are to be involved in "Maintaining Spiritual Unity."

Tonight we’re looking once again at the portion of Scripture that speaks to the subject of unity in the church. Philippians 2:1-4 says, “Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, fulfill my joy by being ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Should I Do?

Contributed by Carl Willis on Feb 14, 2007

Many times we move ahead of God or fall behind Him, because we do not listen and follow accordingly. This message looks at David’s inquiry of God’s will for his actions.

1 Samuel 23:1-14 1 Samuel 23:1-2 (HCSB) It was reported to David: “Look, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and raiding the threshing floors.” So David inquired of the Lord: “Should I launch an attack against these Philistines?” The Lord answered David, “Launch an attack against the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:1-14, 1 Samuel 24:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Biblical View Of God's Love

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 20, 2006

This text is written in the author’s own "shorthand". It was written the week Hurricane Katrina came in and was delivered 6 weeks latter with the hope of bringing the listeners to see both sides of God’s love

A BIBLICAL VIEW OF THE "LOVE OF GOD" Various Scriptures • Have taken a couple of weeks in aftermath of Katrina for "Storm Stories", this message has been burned into my psyche. • Candidly - Some messages are better understood "After the storm" because in the aftermath of a storm we are more ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Denomination: Baptist

Two Ways To Live Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jun 6, 2005

The sermon on the mount is a series of hard sayings. It begins with consolation, with the blessings for those who follow him, but it ends with a harsh warning: a warning against foolishness and its consequences. Having listened to the sermon on the mount

It seems that life today is all about choice. It’s almost as though if we’re not given half a dozen options to choose from at any given moment we feel deprived. Because choice is our right. Now choice is good because it produces competition which keeps prices down and it’s a spur to innovation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29

Denomination: Anglican

Once, For All!

Contributed by David Richardson on Jul 15, 2005

Paul has some thought provoking and compelling words in Romans six. Words that are designed to cut to the heart of the listener. Words that are well chosen to solicit a quick response from the heart of the Christian and the backslider.

Title: Once, for all! Scripture: Romans 6:9-14 9 For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, he cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over him. 10 The death he died, he died to sin once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God. 11 In the same way, count yourselves ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:9-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Narnia: The Power Of A Story That Is True

Contributed by Jim Barnes on Dec 24, 2005

A Christmas Eve message utilizing the film version of "Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" and the conversion of C.S. Lewis as tools for challenging listeners to decide whether the Christmas story is truth or fiction.

Title: “The Power of a Story That Is True” Text: Matthew 1:18 - 2:23 Date: December 24, 2005 (Christmas Eve) People love good stories don’t they? If they didn’t, books and movies wouldn’t be so popular. There’s just something about a good story that stirs our emotions and moves us in a way ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Searching For Solid Ground

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 11, 2006

Jesus says if we listen to his teachings and obey them, we’ll weather any and all storms that come our way. Why? Why do His words have this power?

Searching for Solid Ground In 1174 the Italian architect Bonnano Pisano began work on what would become his most famous project: A separately standing bell tower for the Cathedral of the city of Pisa [Show pics]. The tower was to be eight-stories and 185-foot-tall tall. There was just one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Training To Be A Good Soldier

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on May 14, 2006

What if you could sit under one of the greatest Generals in all of God’s army? Would you listen to what he has to say about basic training for spiritual battle?

Training to be a Good Soldier 2 Timothy 2:1-13 Paul, the General, gives instructions to the Private Timothy. Having the right equipment for battle is great, but you have to know what to do with it. This is basic training for church work. Debate right now about what a “cut and run” policy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waging The War Within Series

Contributed by Michael Walther on Jul 4, 2011

Starting with the Revolutionary War, Pastor Walther takes the listener to the ultimate war that all Christians face - the war with sin and temptation. This war must be waged and can only be won through faith in Christ.

Waging the War Within Romans 7.23-25 Introduction On July 4, 1776 fifty-six men signed the Declaration of Independence. Citing numerous abuses of the law and the oppressive and unjust rule of the king of England, these men pledged their honor, their lives and their livelihood to the cause of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:23-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Breaking Free Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 31, 2008

This is the introductory message on a series in the book of Galatians, the "Magna Charta of Christian Liberty." This message encourages us to listen to and believe in the Lord when he tells us, "I am setting you free!"

Breaking Free! (Galatians 1:1-5) Tony Campolo tells the story of a town where all the residents are ducks. Every Sunday the ducks waddle out of their houses and waddle down Main Street to their church. They waddle into the sanctuary and squat in their proper pews. The duck choir waddles in and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Got To Or Get To

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 21, 2009

Teaches listeners to understand that there are some things in life that we GET to do and some things we GOT to do, and that serving God and praising Him is one of those things we GET to do..

Ps.119:104 “Through thy precepts I get understanding:…” Prov. 4:5.7 Get wisdom, get understanding forget [it] not; neither decline from the words of my mouth…… Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [therefore] get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding Prov. 16:16 How much better [is it] ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sad N Bad Things Happen To Christians Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 19, 2008

Sad n Bad things happen, we can’t deny them or confess them away. You can also listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (Nov 2008)

A Hard things for Christians to do is accept Sad & Bad things happen to them. Some Christians Live in Denial of Reality claiming/confessing “I am not Sick/Sad nothing bad ever happens to me” Acts full of Power & Persecution & Prison fro those who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Still Stuck Up That Tree

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 20, 2008

ZACCHAEUS, looked and longed up the tree it wasn’t until he climbed down that he met with Jesus you can listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (Oct 2008)

Are You still Stuck Up that Tree Luke 19 :1-10 ILL Have you even climb a tree? You Known it is easier to Climb up a tree than climb down. ZACCHAEUS was a well known man, worked as tax collector, Top job, chief tax collector, an employer, in fact Jericho was a main office, a trading rout so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Third Day

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on May 9, 2008

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the single most important event in history because it brings the hope and power of salvation to all mankind. sermon should challenge each listener to place their faith in Jesus Christ.

Subject: Resurrection of Christ Scripture: 1 Corinthians. 15.1-58 Sermon: The Third Day Scope: This sermon should challenge each listener to place their faith in Jesus Christ. Summary: The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the single most important event in history because it brings the hope and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Baptist

Promises To Keep Before I Sleep Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 4, 2009

We make promises to God but do not keep them because we let life overwhelm us, but if we listen to those who care for us, they will bring us back to our promises.

The shouts of today are so loud that I do not hear the echoes of yesterday, nor do I listen to the faint whispers of tomorrow. All I really know is what is clamoring in my ear right here, right now. That makes me lose perspective. The shouts of today are so insistently loud that I do not hear the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:48

Denomination: Baptist