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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Listen More Than You Talk Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 31, 2010
     | 2,829 views

    We cannot leave unbelievers in ignorance, but in sharing the Gospel it is more important to hear what they need than to prescribe a treatment for a disease they don't even know they have.

    Monday of 18th Week in Course August 2, 2010 You Will Be My Witnesses Jesus’s reluctance at the wedding feast of Cana, a reluctance summarized in His words to Mary, “woman, what is this to me and to thee, my hour has not yet come,” came from a deep understanding of human nature. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Diana Ball avatar

    Listening Doesn’t Have To Be A Problem

    Contributed by Diana Ball on Jan 4, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,179 views

    We are discussing how to listen well as Jesus referenced in LUKE 8:18.

    If we learn how to properly listen to teaching and preaching, it will literally change our lives! And, as with any subject, to learn we must be willing to listen and pay attention. What did Jesus say in LUKE 8:18? Jesus is telling us that we are responsible for listening well, and the state ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Bobby Bulger avatar

    Be Careful Who You Listen To!

    Contributed by Bobby Bulger on Sep 25, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,012 views

    A little exposition concerning the Word of the Lord versus the word of man.

    1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: -Counterfeit- Can = Ability May = Permission James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:8 Draw nigh to God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Who Are You Going To Listen To? Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,884 views

    This message is included in a series of 4 messages from the book of Job.

    “WHO ARE YOU GOING TO LISTEN TO?” Job 8:1-7 INTRO – Ever gotten to the place in your life where you wonder, “Does my life really matter? What does it all really mean? All this energy and effort in studying, working, serving – is it really necessary? Is it making a difference?” We’ll all find ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I've Got A Reason To Listen!

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
     | 5,105 views

    An apologetic for the authority of the Bible

    You've all played a game called "gossip" that points out the weakness of spoken words: A minister, a few years ago, tells his associate: "Next Sunday, at 10:00 p.m., Hailey's comet will appear here. This happens only once every 75 years. Have the SS classes arrange everyone outside to watch this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Distracted! Who Are You Listening To?

    Contributed by David Spiegel on Sep 18, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,916 views

    We live in a world with thousands of voices of distraction. All trying to push their own agenda. Only one voice truly has our best interest at heart. How do we pull that voice out from the noise?

    Distracted! Are You Listening? We live in a time with more distractions then ever • And we love it that way… keep me entertained/ quietness = boredom in many people’s minds • Let there be a few moments of silence and out comes our little distraction boxes (phones) • Google/Alexa/Siri, Entertain ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Fr. Rian Adams avatar

    The Art Of Listening: Last Sunday Of Epiphany

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Mar 5, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,987 views

    The Rev. Rian Adams. This sermon on the transfiguration encourages people to actively listen to God.

    The Art of Listening The Rev. Rian Adams Peter is my favorite disciple. Not because he was perfect; God knows he was far from it. He spoke first and listened to others last. In the Gospels, he is as an overconfident loud-mouth, and he cannot contain himself, his ego needs an audience for his ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Terry Barnhill avatar

    Speak Lord, I Am Listening

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 17, 2012
     | 14,270 views

    Today we’ll be reflecting on how important “listening” is when it comes to our relationship with God and to what the Corinthians were not hearing.

    1 Samuel 3:1-10 1 Corinthians 6:(9-18) 19-20; 10:13 1 Kings 8:27 One activity that human beings really aren’t very good at is listening. It’s surprising, really. There doesn’t seem to be much to the art of listening – you just sit there and nod your head at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Whose Voice Will You Listen Too

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 24, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,934 views

    Among the melee of voices calling for our attention, which one will you listen to?

    Jesus – a man with authority I would like to focus on one verse this morning from our Gospel reading 22 The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law. Interestingly, there is no record of what Jesus said at that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Prophecy And The Value Of Listening Intently For God Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jul 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,695 views

    Listening for what God is saying is important. Listening well is essential. Those of us who seek to share with others a word that could be described as prophetic should also listen well before we speak.

    29.5.11 THE IMPORTANCE OF LISTENING INTENTLY TO GOD INTRO What do you hope for when you come to Church on a Sunday? I expect for most of us who come we hope to hear from God. We want to be able come away at the end of a service having heard something that changes the way we see things or feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Now Listen, You Rich People! Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 19, 2012
    based on 130 ratings
     | 30,749 views

    A message for the wicked rich and the reasoning behind it. 1- Their wealth is rotten 2- Their luxury is indulgent

    INTRO.- Rich folks. How rich is rich? According to Forbes’ richest list, 72 year old Carlos Slim Helu and family from Mexico are the richest people in the world at $69 Billion, which he made from a company called Telecom. CEO of Microsoft, Bill Gates is still number two and very rich with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    She Still Speaks But Are We Listening

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 20, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,974 views

    I used our sermon building and the architectural designs in it to speak of the sanctuary as a mother who was speaking to us on Mother's Day.

    She Speaks Every Day—Do You Understand Her? May 14, 2017 Proverbs 31:10-31 Revelations 4:6-11 Did your mom ever try to tell you something about life that kept you from making some bad choices? Did your mom ever tell you that life is not easy and that life is not fair. Did your mom ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • James Hickman avatar

    It's Easter--Are You Listening?

    Contributed by James Hickman on Mar 18, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,189 views

    Jesus had give several clues that his crucifixion would not be a defeat; he would be victorious over death. Christian are sometimes prone to fear and discouragement because the fail to listen to Jesus' promises.

    It’s Easter—Are You Listening? Luke 24:1-12 Hanging with the drop, the Guillotine, the electric chair, the gas chamber, and lethal injection are all, like crucifixion, means of execution. Yet, they are unlike crucifixion in on important way. Strange as it might seem to our modern ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Who Do You Listen To? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 17, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,039 views

    Over the years I've learned that I've got to be careful who I trust and listen to. I've found that the experts can even be wrong? So if I can't even be sure of the experts... who can I listen to that I can always trust?

    OPEN: (I put a copy of the covers of the “National Enquirer” and the “Globe” on screen side by side) How many of you ever seen these magazines at the supermarket? These are what are known as “tabloid magazines.” As you can tell from the headlines, these are not reliable news sources. In fact, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Listening To Both God And Gods' People Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 3, 2016
     | 4,080 views

    The challenge is to engage the listener, but to do so with the clear goal of bringing them closer to the transcending love of Christ.

    Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 2016 The prophecies were quite clear. The Messiah would be born of a virgin. He would be of the line of David, born in Bethlehem, the city associated with David. He would be king, and rule over all the earth. The expectation of the Jewish people was also very ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic