Sermons on Passive Listening:

Mercy And Justice.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 15, 2025

Help is at hand: the glory of the Lord is about to be revealed in the face of Jesus Christ.

MERCY AND JUSTICE. Psalm 85:7-13. Our Psalm reading for today opens with a simple appeal for mercy (PSALM 85:7). The Answer is provided for those who watch and pray: It is an answer of peace (PSALM 85:8) to those who 'stand upon the watch' (cf. Habakkuk 2:1) - but with the warning not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Shepherd PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2025

Jesus, the Good Shepherd, personally calls us by name, offering true life, guidance, and security amid life’s noise and distractions.

Some weeks feel like standing in a crowded barn. So many voices. So much noise. Phones buzz. News churns. Deadlines demand. You find yourself wondering, Does anyone hear me? Does anyone know my name? The pages of John 10 open like a quiet pasture on a loud day. They whisper, Yes. The Shepherd does. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10, 1 Peter 2:25, 1 Peter 5:4

Topics: Shepherd's Voice, Guidance, Listening

Listen More, Speak Less And Don't Be Angry Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 3, 2002

Part 7 in a series on the book of James

A Life of Works Produced by Faith Part 7 “Listen more, Speak Less, and don’t be Angry” Date: September 29, 2002 p.m Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 1:19-21 Introduction I believe in this passage of Scripture, James shows us the proper attitude should be in anger. He begins in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

How To Help Your Audience Improve Their Listening Skills

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

HOW TO HELP YOUR AUDIENCE IMPROVE THEIR LISTENING SKILLS

HOW TO HELP YOUR AUDIENCE IMPROVE THEIR LISTENING SKILLS Jesus often said, ``He who has ears to hear, let him hear.’’ (Mk.4:9) He also understood that some people would continually hear but never understand. Some people need help in sharpening their listening skills. Here are several suggestions ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Decoding The Da Vinci Code: Listen To Your Mother! Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 15, 2006

A Jewish proverb says, "God could not be everywhere so he made mothers." The power of a godly mother who understands the issues of the Faith and who takes the time to communicate those to her children surpasses the impact of a thousand Dan Brown’s.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Mothers are teachers. Mothers are disciplinarians. Mothers are cleaning ladies. Some mothers are gardeners and landscapers. And most mothers understand that baking cookies is more important than washing windows. Mothers are nurses and doctors and psychologists and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:13-16

Into The Darkness Part 2: Be Careful Of Who You Listen To Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 25, 2008

Focuses on how we seek out and listen to the advise of others instead of waiting on God to pull us through.

Into The Darkness Part 2: Be Careful Who You Listen To Scripture: Matthew 16:21-23; 24:10-11; Acts 8:9-10; 16:16-19; 1 John 4:1 Introduction Last week I spoke to you about walking in the darkness. I told you that walking in faith means that we must get very comfortable being in the dark ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have You Heard? The Spiritual Disciplines And Listening To God

Contributed by Stephen Becker on Nov 10, 2007

The sermon looks at the difference between "hearing" God and "listening" to Him and His commands by introducing the Christian Spiritual Disciplines, how they help us to hear, listen and obey God. The sermon focused upon the three (most importance discipl

HAVE YOU HEARD? The Spiritual Disciplines and Listening to God Jeremiah 26:1-8 Stephen H. Becker, M.Div. November 14, 2007 St. Peter’s Lutheran Church—Elk Grove When God speaks, do you obey Him? For Christians, this might seem like a silly question for someone to ask and I think most would ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 26:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Story: A Praying Mother, A Listening Prophet, And A Disobedient King

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 16, 2015

In the stories of Hannah, Samuel and Saul, we learn three important keys to prayer: Never give up, listen to God’s voice, and walk in obedience.

THE STORY #10: A PRAYING MOTHER, A LISTENING PROPHET AND A DISOBEDIENT KING INTRO TO TOPIC: First Samuel takes place right after the story of the Judges and Ruth. • Samuel was the final judge, but he also served as a priest and a prophet. • This was the transition to the time of the kings. THE ...read more

Denomination: *other

Why Wait Untill It Is To Late To Listen To The Man Of God

Contributed by Tim Larrimore on Apr 5, 2011

WHY PEOPLE ARE HURTING.

WHY WAIT UNTIL IT’S TO LATE TO LISTEN TO THE MAN OF GOD? Text: Acts 27:1-11 Intro: Have you ever heard the preacher preach a sermon and you knew it was for you? But you did not do what he said and you got in trouble. Why do we do that? WHAT ARE SOME OF THE REASONS WE DON’T LISTEN TO ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Education Is Basic. Listen, And Speak, About Jesus

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 23, 2022

A sermon on the Shema, urging us to listen, love, and teach.

09.25.22 Deuteronomy 6:4–9 4 Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God. The LORD is one! 5 Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. 6 These words that I am commanding you today are to be on your heart. 7 Teach them diligently to your children, and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Lutheran

"my Sheep Listen To My Voice."

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 20, 2020

In John 10:27 Jesus said, "My sheep listen to my voice; I know them and they follow me." If we're his sheep, we'll be able to recognize when he's speaking to us. We will know him, listen to him and follow him. Let's look at this subject and see what we can learn.

MY SHEEP LISTEN TO MY VOICE John 10:1-10 In March I did a sermon on Ps. 23 about the Lord being our Shepherd. I used some verses from John 10 where Jesus said that he is the good shepherd. In vs. 27 Jesus said, "My sheep listen to my voice; I know them and they follow me." If we are his ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10, John 10:14, John 10:27, Matthew 23:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Listen, It's Not Too Late...there's Always Hope!

Contributed by Maria Saunders on Apr 7, 2016

The 2nd Saying from the Cross (Good Friday)

“Listen, It’s Not too Late… There’s Always Hope!” Addressing the second saying from the cross: “Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:42-43

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Been Listening To Your Soul Lately? Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Jun 26, 2019

Giving a voice to our soul through prayers benefits us more than it benefits God. It tells us about who we are and where we stand. Acknowledging something is the beginning of healing.

We, as Christians, have learned to stand before God and pray. Not only did Jesus pray almost all the time, but He also taught us how to pray. He gave us the Lord's Prayer as a sample to follow. A good portion of that sample prayer aims to worship God; his presence, his power and his character. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9, Matthew 16:26, Joshua 22:5

Listen 1: "the Call To Cast" Series

Contributed by Lynn Sims on Apr 28, 2025

Jesus doesn’t wait for perfect people. He walks right into our daily lives, invites us into something greater, and says, “Follow Me.”

Fishing for Men - Series Listen #1: The Call to Cast Matthew 4:18–20 (KJV) 18 And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 19 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Other

Listen 2: "know Your Bait" Series

Contributed by Lynn Sims on Apr 28, 2025

Jesus called us to be fishers of men — but some of us are out here trying to reach people with stale bait, old tactics, or worse — no bait at all! We’ve got the greatest message in the world — the life-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ

🎣 Week 2: Know Your Bait ________________________________________ 🧭 Introduction (pass out the outline) “If you’ve ever gone fishing, you know there are two kinds of folks: those who catch fish... and those who just catch a nap!” Now, I’m not saying I’ve fallen asleep on a boat — ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:22

Denomination: Other