Sermons on Passive Listening:

Kids Will Be Kids Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 16, 2010

Some say "Kids will be kids" meaning that if you just leave them alone, they’ll turn out okay. But the writer of Proverbs disagreed. Do you know why?

James Dobson tells of a 10 year old boy named Robert who was an absolute terror. Whenever his mother went to the doctor, he would literally attack the office, grabbing instruments and files and telephones. All the while his passive mother could do little more than shake her head in bewilderment. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Biblical Laws Of Prayer

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011

True prayer is not just a one-way monologue. It also involves being still and silent before God and allowing time to listen to Him. Many do all the talking (if not the complaining), when listening to God’s still small voice is a great joy!

Intro: Today we ponder on prayer. Real prayer is our means of releasing faith and submitting our hearts to the Lord’s will. Simply put, prayer involves among other things: Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving and Supplication (ACTS) in the Spirit. True prayer is not just a one-way monologue. It also ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: *other

Big Things Come In Small Packages

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 18, 2015

God wants us to pray when we are in a difficult situation, but he also wants us to act. Pick up the phone Ask for help from a family member or friend. Learn some new skills. Don’t get discouraged. Don’t sit there passively.

There is something that is somewhat ironic in the passage about the shrewd money manager from Luke’s Gospel that we heard today. The irony is that the manager was praised for doing something that appears to be wrong, but in fact he had the foresight to plan for his future by preparing for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Waiting & Praying Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the power of prayer and waiting on God, as discussed in the book of James, and reflects on the lessons learned from previous weeks about testing, persevering, listening, and doing.

Well friends, we’ve made it to the final lap. It’s been an encouraging and inspiring series through the book of James. We’ve learned a lot from him, the half brother of Jesus and pastor of the church in Jerusalem. And there’s been a lot to learn; Each week we tackled 2 big ideas. Week 1 was testing ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-18

Topics: Faith & Works, Power Of Prayer, Waiting On God

Sermon Series: James: Faith And Works

From Hearing To Experiencing

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 22, 2025

Beloved, it is not enough to only hear about what God has done for others. Testimonies are divine invitations for you to step into your own encounter. Don’t remain at the level of observation—step into participation.

FROM HEARING TO EXPERIENCING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 5:25-34 Supporting Texts: 1 John 1:1, Joshua 2:1-23, Acts 10:34 INTRODUCTION: Many believers have heard of the mighty acts of God—how He heals, delivers, saves, and lifts. These testimonies are not just for admiration, but to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Part 1 - Genesis 20:1-10 - He's A Fraud! He's A Fraud! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 12, 2010

With a croaky voice filled with the bile of his past and exposed by his dementia he shouted "He's a fraud! He's a fraud! Don't listen to him! Don't listen to him! He only wants your money! He's a fraud!" It was disconcerting to say the least.

Part 1 - Genesis 20:1-10 - HE'S A FRAUD! HE'S A FRAUD! Diary entry - "Full circle! Here I am again. Dealing with the same old things over and over in my life. You would think that eventually I would get it - that God wants to fulfill His purposes in my life if only I'd GET OFF THE ROUND-A-BOUT. I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Provision Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Sep 11, 2018

God listens when we complain, God supplies better than we deserve, and God provides Salvation.

TITLE: GOD'S PROVISION TEXT: EXODUS 16:1-15 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus. - Last week, we talked about being tested by God. - We saw the Israelites start to complain against Moses when they realized their only source of water was bitter. - Moses turned to God, and God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing The Voice Of God

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Sep 16, 2020

God is willing to speak to us, but we must be ready to listen to Him and walk in absolute obedience to His words.

HEARING THE VOICE OF GOD Study Text: 1 Samuel 3: 1 - 12 Introduction: - God can speak to anyone He wants, any time He wants, through whatever means He wants, whether the person is expecting to hear His voice or not. - There are two major challenge in hearing the voice of God, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Know That You Know Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 16, 2019

If you want to know that you know the Lord, then listen to the Lord, live like the Lord, and love like the Lord.

I want to give you a little quiz just to see how much you know. If you have a pen and paper, you can write down your answers if you want. Here are the questions: a. How long did the Hundred Years War last? b. Which country makes Panama hats? c. From which animal do we get catgut? d. In which ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus And Our Preacher! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Feb 23, 2021

God has something great to say about preaching and it begins with Jesus, the greatest preacher of all time! Listen!

A few years back, some of family and friends asked the question, "Why do you want to be a preacher? You could be a teacher, or an engineer, or a lawyer, or something else. Well, I would tell them about the farmer who had 3 sons, like me. He was proud of 2 of them, one who went to UofM and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

With God

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 26, 2021

‘WITH GOD all things are possible’, that’s the promise Jesus is giving us today, anybody listening?

WITH GOD Matthew 19:26”Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." Let’s us say it again and again and again….’WITH GOD….WITH GOD..! Friend, it’s one thing to have a BIG CROSS around your neck and you go running helter-skelter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Essential Truths - God Is Spirit, And God Is A Consuming Fire Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 6, 2019

This is the first message in a series shared by 4 preachers on the Trinity and seeks to motivate listeners to deeper devotion and service to God.

Sermon for CATM - January 6, 2019 - Essential Truths The Triune God: Intro-God is Spirit; a Consuming Fire John 4:21-26; Hebrews 12:28-29 When you read the Bible, when you study the Bible, you learn about God and you learn about you. You learn surprising things about God that expand your heart ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-26, Hebrews 12:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Legacy Of Jabez

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 18, 2022

It is interesting to listen to people pray. Each person has his own unique way of expressing himself to God.

Illus: For example, a man in Columbia, South Carolina, was led to the Lord late in life. He was a slow talking southerner. When he prayed publicly, everyone enjoyed listening to him because of his slow southern drawl, and because he was sincere. When he prayed it sounded like he was having a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Zealous? Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 25, 2021

Based on Titus 2:14 - Sermon helps listeners to consider things for which Christ-follower should be zealous.

“ARE YOU ZEALOUS?” Titus 2:14 FBCF – 1/24/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Bottom Line Personal magazine each month. Short articles on a variety of subjects. For instance, this month had articles on investments, changing your mental attitude, how to care for your elderly pets, &, of course, the dangers ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Voice Of Love Is Calling Series

Contributed by K. Heath Mcdougal-Deans on Apr 26, 2021

God is calling you to greatness! The Good Shepherd will lead if we listen. Open the eyes of our hearts, Lord.

The Voice of Love is Calling Philip Keller tells a story in his book, Lessons from a Sheep Dog, about how a bedraggled collie named Lassie came into his possession. One day he happened to notice an ad in the paper that simply said: "Border collie to good owner. Currently uncontrollable and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18, Psalm 139:13-14, Ephesians 2:10, Isaiah 64:8

Denomination: Other