Sermons on Passive Listening:

Healthy Church (Growing Together In Christ)

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on May 16, 2025

A healthy church functions like a well-orchestrated body—each member contributing uniquely, speaking truth in love, and allowing God's Word to transform our community from within.

Healthy Church Growing Together in Christ Introduction A healthy church isn't merely a gathering of individuals under one roof but a living organism where every member functions in harmony toward a divine purpose. In Ephesians 4:15-16, Paul uses the metaphor of a body to describe the church, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15-16, Colossians 3:16-17, Acts 18:24-26, Galatians 6:1, Acts 2:42, Acts 17:11, Ephesians 4:14, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Romans 12:4-8, Ephesians 3:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Savior, Like A Shepherd Led Us Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 13, 2009

Prayers that we sing in church, and we should really listen to and beleive

Savior Like a Shepherd Led Us John 10:27 Intro One of the most meaningful prayers that has ever been spoken by the lips of a believer is this hymn written by Dorothy A. Thrupp. This prayer has been put to music and churches everywhere have been joined in singing it. Let’s sing this hymn of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27

Denomination: Baptist

What I Believe

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Nov 27, 2010

A simple sermon that asks the listener, What do you really believe?

What I Believe Pastor Glenn Newton October 31, 2010 Are you a believer? I’m going to ask that question a lot this morning because I think it’s important, in fact, I believe it makes all the difference in the world. The truth is we are all believers in SOMETHING or Someone. This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:37

Denomination: Nazarene

Falling Asleep At The Wheel

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 6, 2011

To encourage the listener to stay alert and focused serving Jesus at all times.

Over this Christmas break I did a good amount of traveling. I went to a small town called Arriba, CO. I went there to pick-up and drop off two of our sons for Christmas. From Leon to Arriba is 436.43 Miles and it takes about 6 hours and 37 minutes one way. So just driving time alone, not including ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6

Denomination: Other

God Is At Your Door

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 21, 2013

God Is At Your Door 1) Serve him. 2) Listen to him.

What kind of people came knocking at your door this past week? Neighborhood kids? Deliverymen? Family? Was there anyone you were surprised to see? In our sermon text this morning Abraham received three unexpected visitors: two angels and the Lord himself! What would it be like to have God pop in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Word Of Mouth

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2013

To show that we need to listen to word of mouth taken from the Bible.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you listen to word of mouth? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to listen to word of mouth taken from the Bible. IV. TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 2:15 (Amplified Bible) So then, brethren, stand firm and hold fast to the traditions and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Render To Caesar Or God Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 24, 2013

A message about asking God questions and listening to His principles of giving.

Title: Render Unto Caesar, Give Unto God Theme: To show the importance of giving to the Lord what is important. Text: Matthew 22:15 - 22 Matthew 22:15-22 Then the Pharisees went and plotted how they might entangle Him in His talk. (16) And they sent to Him their disciples with the Herodians, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22, Malachi 3:8-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Hearken To The Sound Of The Trumpet

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Mar 17, 2013

This sermon is about listening to the sounds, while making preparation this life and the next.

Hearken to the sound of the Trumpet Jeremiah 6: 16/17 In the beginning of chapter six, the city of Jerusalem was under no apparent danger; they saw no cloud gathering, everything looked safe and secure; but the prophet tells them they will shortly be invaded by a foreign power from the north, and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-17

Denomination: *other

Follow-First Step

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Mar 7, 2017

Following Jesus begins with a first step to listen and then trust enough to follow.

Title: Follow-First Step Place: BLCC Date: 3/19/17 Text: Matthew 4.18-22; Luke 5.1-11 CT: Following Jesus begins with a first step to listen and then trust enough to follow. [Screen 1] FAS: Much of the world looks upon the adrenaline junkies who jump out of "perfectly good airplanes" as crazy, but ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

A Confident Faith Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 19, 2015

We can possess a confident faith if we are willing to listen to John!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Relationships can be difficult to maintain. • It can be easy to lose confidence in a relationship with people we know and can see, imagine how difficult it can be to have confidence in a relationship with someone you do not see and does not text you ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Discipline Of Change

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 11, 2018

This message helps listeners realize that the discipline of change is a concept ordained by God.

I. "BECAUSE THEY HAVE NO CHANGE, THEREFORE THEY FEAR NOT GOD" A. The Psalmist saw much wickedness in his life 1. He noticed their prosperity - Ps 73:3; 92:7 2. They were not in trouble as those who fear the Lord B. His continued trials and perplexities caused him to wonder just why is there such ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:4, John 15:5, Luke 21:34-36, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6, Daniel 5:1-30, Luke 12:16-20, Amos 6:1, Hebrews 12:6, Hebrews 12:8, Isaiah 51:13, Psalm 73:14, Psalm 92:7, Psalm 73:3, Luke 14:16-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Lies Of The Enemy Series

Contributed by Tom Feola on Mar 21, 2012

the enemy is a liar, so we need to listen to God's Word for the truth

The lies of the enemy part 2 The deceiver John 8:44 (NKJV) “You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own ...read more

Scripture: John 8:44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church's New Four-Letter Word

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 29, 2011

A message from 1 Peter 3 reminding listeners to submit to authority.

Let's turn your Bible, by the way, to I Peter Chapter three. I Peter Chapter three, we’re in a sermon series right now where we’re looking through this book, this powerful letter, written by one of the pillars of church. Peter, when he wrote this letter, was an older man. He was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Immanuel, God Is With Us

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 6, 2014

God telegraphs what He does well in advance if anyone will listen.

Immanuel, God is with Us Isaiah 7:1-17 Introduction As we approach the Christmas season, we start to think about Jesus coming to earth as a baby in a manger in Bethlehem. We remember the nativity stories in Matthew and Luke. We remember the words from the Apostle John, “And the Word became flesh ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-17, Isaiah 7:10-16, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Brilliant And The Resilient Of A Mother

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on May 13, 2023

A Mother's Love shown through listening to the voice of God.

  When looking up the word brilliant, as an adjective it means: shining brightly; sparkling; glittering and lustrous. It tells of the brilliant lights of the city, distinguished; a brilliant performance, or haven shown great intelligence, talent, and quality, one that is vivid or bright. One ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist