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  • Mark Eberly avatar

    How Do I Know God's Will? Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Apr 1, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,124 views

    The last burning question that was asked: How do I know God’s will? Simply put: by learning to wait on the Lord. However, waiting is active not passive. Through Samuel we can gain some insight into how we might go about this.

    The Burning Question How Do I Know God’s Will? March 9, 2008 1 Samuel 3:1-11 Well, this is a tricky one. In fact there are really no easy answers. Basically I want to suggest an emphasis today. This is what has worked for me and for thousands of others who follow Jesus. It works like this. How do ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Did You Hear What He Said”

    Contributed by Dawn Marie Turner on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,090 views

    That we need to listen to God and not be afraid to turn our lives over to him.

    Back when the telegraph was the fastest method of long-distance communication, a young man applied for a job as a Morse code operator. Answering an ad in the newspaper, he went to the office address that was listed. When he arrived, he entered a large, busy office filled with noise and clatter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Herod's Choice

    Contributed by Matthew Wright on May 19, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 12,074 views

    A look at how we should not just listen to the Word, but also obey it.

    Title: Herod’s Choice Text: James 1:22; Mark 6 18-29 Subject: Obedience Introduction: There is an epidemic loose in our world today. It’s not a physical disease, but an epidemic far worse. It is the terrible reality that many people in our country know what God expects, yet stubbornly ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Matthew Drake avatar

    Scattered Under The Green Tree, And Not Obeying His Voice

    Contributed by Matthew Drake on May 29, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 4,539 views

    A comparisson of how the Children of Israel had to listen to God and Modern day Christians.

    I. Introduction – I will attempt to do my best to bring the message as God has laid upon my heart. I have struggled with this all week and in trying to find the heartbeat of God, I pray I will do Him justice. II. We are taught in studying the Bible that what the Jews of the Old Testament had To do ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Marty Logsdon avatar

    What God Shall I Serve?

    Contributed by Marty Logsdon on Sep 25, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,622 views

    To make the listener think about how dedicated he really is to serving God.

    Message Title “What God Shall You Serve” Scripture Reading Joshua 24:14-24 (Read Aloud) Prayer For Service A few years ago I had the privilege of having a friend of mine come from Russia and stay with us for a couple of days. I realize that the majority of people have not been to Russia, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Christmas: Wise Men Still Seek Him.

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,924 views

    The question isn’t does God still speak. The question is are we listening?

    Wise Men Still Seek Him After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him." 3 When King Herod heard this he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    Jesus Is Our Shepherd; But Are We Good Sheep?

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 28, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 13,444 views

    Good sheep listen to the Shepherd’s voice. Good Sheep Follow the Shepherd

    Sunday, May 2, 2004 Title: The Lord Is My Shepherd…Are We Good Sheep? Text: John 10:22-30 Introduction 1. The world has over 1 billion sheep! • Australia has the most sheep… • The US has almost 9 million sheep… • With Texas being the largest producer in this country. • Some sheep are used for ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Sower's Diagnosis

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 126 ratings
     | 5,103 views

    In this simple parable the great physician offers listeners a straight-forward heart exam.

    (A note to those reading this material: This manuscript follows the presentation of the material as it was originally given. What may be difficult to tell by just reading the original text is the presence of a thick, southern accent – deliberately used in the introduction to make the material more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Have An Ear Exam? What Hear Ye? Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 27, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,979 views

    This is an illustrated sermon on hearing what the spirit of God is saying to the chuch. Will we listen?

    HAVE AN EAR EXAMINATION? WHAT HEAR YE? By Wade Martin Hughes,Sr.; Kyfingers@aol.com This is a three part series. Illustrated sermon: You will need, a kitchen faucet, two glasses; light bulb, extension cord with bear wires on end exposed; Oscar the Grouch from Sesame Street in a garbage can, and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Understanding The Mysteries Of God

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,277 views

    Listen to the Lord and you can understand four of the most significant mysteries of God.

    Understanding the Mysteries of God Matthew 17:9-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 5, 2009 *When I was a senior in high school, I took a trip with some friends over to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. We were headed east on the interstate, going up a long hill, when suddenly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Jones avatar

    What's That In The Bushes Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Terry Jones on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,511 views

    WHen your in the thick of a problem, stop and listen, God’s provision is nearby.

    Background of story • God made a covenant with Abraham that he would be the father of a great nation • God gave Abraham and Sarah a son, Isaac, in their old age • In the context of our scripture reading this morning: o God told Abraham to offer his son as a sacrifice to God Genesis 22:1-2 1 Now it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joe Hayes avatar

    Heavens Hero Isaac & Jacob Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 25, 2008
     | 3,759 views

    To conform or not to conform you can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

    Heaven’s Heroes, Isaac & Jacob Isaac and Jacob were both looking for the fulfilment of the promise made to Abraham, they were both close to death yet they continued to act in faith, confident that God would bring to pass His sovereign plan. The accounts of Isaac and Jacob in Genesis are both filled ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Joe Hayes avatar

    Mending The Mind Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 25, 2008
     | 2,703 views

    Transformed to transform you can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

    WATCH YOUR THOUGHTS Watch your thoughts, Keep them strong; High resolve thinks no wrong Watch your thoughts, Keep them clean; Perfect love casts out fear. Watch your thoughts, Keep them right; Faith and wisdom give you light Watch your thoughts, Keep them true; Look to God, He’ll govern you. THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Said Pt3 I Am Willing Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Apr 26, 2009
     | 4,672 views

    The Red Bits of the Bible You can listen at www.preaching.co.nr

    If some has something worth saying, it’s worth our while listening. The world hang on the words of people like Bono, Nelson Mandela, or Braka Obama because they often have something worth saying, that has and will influence human history. The Words of Jesus on the other hand influence eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Charles Whitmire avatar

    At The Bottom, Looking Up... Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jun 1, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,066 views

    Help for those of us who sometimes wonder whether God is listening at all...

    Do you ever have a days where it seems like nothing could go right? Ever have a bad day? What about a bad week? ...or a bad year? Well - if you haven’t, then this message isn’t for you. But if you, like me, occasionally wonder if things could get any worse... listen to what David says in Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist