Sermons on Passive Listening:

Commitment

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 4, 2006

Christians make commitments to God inorger to receive the opromises of God. However., while God keeps his side often take our part for granted and faile to listen to God as to our part of the bargan.

Commitment Means Doing Something James 1:19-1:25 This morning we are looking at another word. Commitment We all make them. We buy things and are committed to paying the bill. We pay taxes every time we turn around. Most of us have made commitments to other people in situations like ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: Congregational

Simplicity

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 21, 2005

From all indications Paul was a brilliant scholar and could have overwhelmed his listeners with intellectual arguments, but he shared the simple message of Jesus Christ by allowing the Holy Spirit to guide his words.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: One man who was on the path of true simplicity was, according to the Talmud, a certain Rabbi Zusya. He once said, “In the coming world, they will not ask me: “Why were you not Moses?” They will ask me, “Why were you not Zusya?” (Reader’s Digest, March, 1980). In this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

"I Never Knew You!" By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Feb 1, 2005

"Control your generosity when it comes to a chronic borrower." is good advice to follow. Something else too wouldn’t hurt if others would listen to it & it concerns eternity. Let’s examine it together!

Introduction I’ve heard many say, "It’s the harshest words ever spoken by Jesus Himself." Maybe, but true none the less! In the closing remarks of His sermon on the Mount, Jesus pointedly said, "One day, some of you standing here will hear the very words, I never knew YOU come from God’s own ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

New Years Day: God Is Working His Purpose Out!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 1, 2006

A sermon given on New Years Day, encouraging and challenging the church to know our Bible better this year, to work together, to listen to God in the tough decisions, and to learn from the character of Joseph - a righteous man.

Have you ever looked back at a chain of events and been amazed? 14 years ago I was involved with Camberley Youth for Christ. In faith we booked a band called ‘Triumph’ to come and spend a few days in a local school. We needed £650 to run the event; we had about £50 available. The band came, had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

Why Some Folks Will Not Be Saved

Contributed by William D. Brown on May 9, 2008

There are a lot of people listening that will never be saved for various reasons, oh they may be thinking that their going to be saved someday, so they keep putting it off for the time being until finally their time has run out.

WHY SOME FOLK WON’T GET SAVED: Acts 24:24- 25 There are a lot of people listening to this broadcast right now that are saved, but I also realize that there are a lot of people listening that are not, and many that never will be for various reasons, oh they may be thinking that their going to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Calling Of God In Our Lives!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 7, 2007

CALLING OF GOD IN OUR LIVES! This outline deals with the calling that all believers have upon their lives if they will listen to the voice of God in their hearts. There are three types of Christians who respond to the call of service: 1. Rowboa

CALLING OF GOD IN OUR LIVES! (Exo 4:2 KJV) And the LORD said unto him, What is that in thine hand? And he said, A rod. (Exo 4:17 KJV) And thou shalt take this rod in thine hand, wherewith thou shalt do signs. Exo 14:16 But lift thou up thy rod, and stretch out thine hand over the sea, and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:2-16

It's Not Fair

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

Seeing the vision of God and hearing the voice of God made a tremendous difference in Habakkuk’s life. We also need to strive to see what it is that God has for us and listen for His guiding direction

It’s Not Fair Habakkuk 2 Intro This chapter reports an experience Habakkuk had that is similar to one recorded by the psalmist Asaph in Psalm 73. He was bewildered at the providential working of God in the world: he was disturbed because the wicked seemed to be prospering while the righteous ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Be Filled With The Spirit Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Nov 4, 2006

Part 5 of series God in Five Weeks, on the Trinity. Dave discusses where the Holy Spirit comes from, what the Spirit does, and encourages listeners to commit fully to God and receive the Holy Spirit.

Be Filled With the Spirit Part 5 of series “God in Five Weeks” Wildwind Community Church David Flowers 10/22/2006 Ernest T. Campbell tells the story of an Anglican bishop who was asked to preach at a Christian conference in England. For many weeks he did not respond to the invitation. Finally, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Free Methodist

King Asa, Seek. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 24, 2014

The first of two sermons about king Asa of 2nd Chronicles. This is about seeking after God in a way that is internal, self searching as well as external. The listener is asked, "are we honest with ourselves?"

King Asa: Seek. 2 Chronicles 15:1-9 In the early days of the Kingdom of Israel there were three relatively successful kings, being King Saul, King David and King Solomon. Solomon was succeeded by his son King Rehoboam who was a hard and dictatorial king. It was under his reign that the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:1-9, Matthew 11:29

Denomination: Salvation Army

If You Are Religious Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 4, 2012

1- If you are religious - listen and do the Word 2- If you are religious - keep a rein on your tongue 3- If you are religious - minister to those in distress 4- If you are religious - keep yourself clean

INTRO.- ILL.- The two thousand member Baptist church was filled to overflowing capacity one Sunday morning. The preacher was ready to start the sermon when two men, dressed in long black coats and black hats entered thru the rear of the church. One of the two men walked to the middle of the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalm 5—perfect Man In The Midst Of Enemies. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 23, 2018

He wanted the Lord to carefully think about what he called here his “meditation;” that is, he desired him not merely to listen to his “words,” but to the secret and unexpressed desires of his soul.

Thursday, January 9, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 5—Perfect Man in the Midst of Enemies. 1 Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation. 2 Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray. 3 My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Grace, Grace, God’s Wonderful Grace

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 7, 2016

I have never yet invited anyone to sleep through a sermon, though I have seen some do it on their own, but I do want you to listen and rest in the Lord through this one.

9/4/2016 Grace, Grace, God’s Wonderful Grace Tom Lowe Text: Psalm 91:1-7; Mark 4:35-41 The first thing I want to share with you is about sleeping in the back of the boat. That is what Jesus did in the well-known passage of Mark 4:25-41. But listen to Psalms 91 first to hear how God invites ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 15, 2016

If we will listen, we will hear, and we too will know the things of God because Jesus has sent us the Holy Spirit! We are not alone, and we should never feel like we are.

The Work of the Spirit John 15:26-16:15 This evening we have a message of good news – of hope for all of us Many struggles exist: family, health, financial, job, etc. But we are not alone – we have help and guidance (read passage) ∆ Jesus’s Promises the Spirit Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Big Misunderstanding Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 29, 2017

There are times when we see and yet do not actually perceive; there are times when we hear, but fail to listen. Such was the case with the disciples. They thought Jesus was speaking of physical bread, but He was conveying spiritual truth.

A Big Misunderstanding Mark 8: 10-21 Our text today immediately follows the miraculous feeding of the 4,000. Jesus departed from their midst to another region near the Sea of Galilee, and is quickly met with more opposition and doubt. I am well aware that our Lord came to earth, being fully God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

Something To Be Excited About!

Contributed by Terry Hensley on Jul 15, 2017

In the Father's House, there is Love, Peace, and Joy. He is always wanting you to come. He is always listening for your prayers, and He is always ready to show you how much He loves you.

SOMETHING TO BE EXCITED ABOUT! Psalms 122:1 God woke you up this morning, clothed you in your right mind. He put food on your table, clothes on your back, shoes on your feet, and a roof over your head. You have Something To Be Excited About! Psalms 122:1 "I was glad when they said unto me, Let ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Baptist