Sermons on Passive Listening:

"On The Mountain And In The Valley"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 13, 2015

A sermon about listening to and following Jesus.

"On the Mountain and in the Valley" Mark 9:2-29 Have you ever been in a group of people where someone told a joke and everyone else laughed except you? You're thinking: "I don't get it. I missed the point." Or perhaps you are in a group of people where someone makes a point and everyone else ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-29

Denomination: United Methodist

Let Us Go On

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 11, 2017

Listen to Jesus and do as he leads.

LET US GO ON Hebrews 6: 1 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, 2 Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Is Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 21, 2014

A church with promise because they listen to God

The church is Philadelphia Rev.3: 7 And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; 8 I know thy works: behold, I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Speech That Demands Action Lesson 20 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 20, 2017

How to get people to listen to you,

A. WHY PEOPLE RESENT BEING TOLD WHAT TO DO 1. They know better than you. 2. They don’t respect your opinion. 3. They are blinded to God’s work and your ideas. 4. They have a hidden agenda. 5. They are not yielded to God’s will. 6. They are ignorant – never learned Christian ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Going On In The Church? The Second Coming Of Jesus!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 1, 2022

Let us reason together and search the scriptures about the signs of the second coming of Jesus Christ that are occuring in the church. Will we evaluate our attitudes? Are we passively compromising our worship?

WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE CHURCH? LAST DAYS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (This is a several part lesson. Use wisdom) LAST DAYS, THAT DAY, THE DAY OF OUR LORD, CLOSING OF TIME… IF I GO, I WILL COME AGAIN… JESUS PROMISED THE CHURCH AS HE WAS PREPARING TO LEAVE: I WILL COME ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3, Acts 1:11, 2 Thessalonians 2:3, Matthew 16:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Can You Hear The Melody?

Contributed by Zachary Hash on May 15, 2020

Friends, in this life that is full of noise, listen for the melody. Listen for the song of Joy... Peace... and Love... Because it's there!

Can You Hear the Melody? John 14:1-14 This week, the cabin fever was really kicking in so I decided to take a scenic drive through town. - I came to the red light over in front of Hardees and began to hear this loud BOOM BOOM BOOM.. - I thought, Oh Lord there is something wrong with the car. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

The Anatomy Of A Worshipper Series

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Aug 10, 2005

Our focus in these messages is to explore the exercise of worship. A book on my shelves is entitled …..’Worship is a verb’….and its title summarizes my aims. Worship is not a passive thing, it is an activity.

Our focus in these messages is to explore the exercise of worship. A book on my shelves is entitled …..’Worship is a verb’….and its title summarizes my aims. Worship is not a passive thing, it is an activity. I want to use David as a guide to illustrate this truth. David was not only a musician ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:18-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be A Doer Of The Word

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 13, 2025

The difference between a victorious Christian life and a defeated one lies in the doing of the Word. The Word is a seed, but obedience is the soil where it bears fruit.

BE A DOER OF THE WORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 1:22 – “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.” Supporting Texts: Matthew 7:24-27, Luke 6:46, Romans 2:13, John 13:17, Joshua 1:8 INTRODUCTION: In an age of information, hearing the Word of God ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22, Matthew 7:24-27, Luke 6:46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hearing God In Modern Times, Part 2

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 31, 2015

God's Word is were truth is found. Seeking His truth, obeying His Word and following His precepts will set us right in the center of His perfect will.

Title: Hearing God in Modern Times, Part 2 Theme: Discerning God's Voice In a Secular Atmosphere Introduction: I have already covered part one of this message theme. We looked at a Biblical perspective of the foundation of hearing from God, Knowing Jesus' Voice, Being Born Again, and Seeking ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cursed Is The Ground For Adams Sake

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2016

To show the proof in the bible why adam was cursed in his work, it's because he listened to his wife but never listened to GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: To whom are you listening, your wife or GOD? Both I and my wife are listening to GOD. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the proof in the bible why adam was cursed in his work, it's because he listened to his wife but never listened to GOD. IV. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Leaders And Followers Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 30, 2019

We are all called to lead and follow and we are to listen to godly principles in Hebrews 13.

Please open your Bibles to Hebrews Chapter 13…. Again, this letter was to a church made up of Jews who became Christians, but much of the Biblical Principles from this letter apply to all Christians! This letter although written by a man are words from God and we can worship God who is worthy by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thermometer Or Thermostat?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 15, 2016

Topical Sermon focusing on how Christians can either live like a spiritual thermometer (passive/reflective/mimicking the world ) or a spiritual thermostat (active, a change agent, surrendered to the will and guidance of the Holy Spirit)

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22 and Daniel 3:8-30 Title: Are you a Thermometer or a Thermostat? Topical Sermon focusing on how Christians can live like a thermometer or a thermostat. INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from Jesus Christ His Son who came to take away the sin ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Nazarene

Choose God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 9, 2024

Who you FOLLOW, and who LISTEN TO, will determine where you go… and where you end up. Psalm 1 is telling us to listen to God and trust Him... because the alternative is listening to the wicked, sinful and scoffers of this world.

In the book of Numbers (13th chapter) we’re told that Moses - after leading Israel out of captivity in Egypt - had finally brought the people to edge of the Promised Land. And before they go it, God tells Moses to send 12 spies into the promised land. So they select 12 men to slip into Canaan, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Protected Mr. Magoo: Listen To Wisdom - 1 Samuel 25:32-35 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 2, 2025

Ever wonder how God keeps you from falling into sin? This story from 1 Samuel 25 will amaze you!

Introduction – God’s protection from sin is the main point Main focus – God’s protection There was a question that came up last week after the sermon. Someone came to me and said, “Darrell, usually you strive to always point us to the glory of God in every sermon. But in this sermon you just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:32-35

Peace: The Gift Of Peace Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 23, 2012

God's peace is relational, not circumstantial. It is active and not passive. The Lord actively dispenses peace to those who minds are stayed upon Him. So keep our focus on Him and keep on praying.

John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” It is not the Lord’s will for us to be troubled and in fear. He wants to give us peace. Peace is what everyone needs. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Independent/Bible