Sermons on reads and hears: showing 406-420 of 156,362

The Resolution Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017

This sermon addresses the single most powerful catalyst for individual spiritual growth: Scripture reading

The Resolution In his book, “Holy Sweat” Tim Hansell writes of a close friend who attended his 40 year high school reunion. For months he saved to take his wife back to the place and the people he’d grown up with. The closer the time came for the reunion, the more excited he became, thinking of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Let Me Hear Joy

Contributed by Joel Hoyer on Nov 8, 2018

8th in a Lenten Series on Psalm 51

Psalm 51:8 3/11/18 (Create in Me a Clean Heart #8) LET ME HEAR JOY As we get started, I want to share with you a story by Phillip Yancy that I think does a great job of illustrating this text and this chapter, Luke 15, the Lost and Found Chapter of the Bible: A young girl grows up on a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:8

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Hear From God!

Contributed by Johnny Chase on Mar 11, 2006

Did you know that every believer can hear from God? Not only can we hear from God but we should hear and recognize his voice speaking to us regularly. I have heard people say, “I pray but God doesn’t speak to me.” I have known many who have been frustrate

How to hear from God 1 Samuel 3:1-11 The LORD Calls Samuel 1 The boy Samuel ministered before the LORD under Eli. In those days the word of the LORD was rare; there were not many visions. 2 One night Eli, whose eyes were becoming so weak that he could barely see, was lying down in his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hearing God’s Call Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 20, 2011

We hear God’s call and many times we ignore it. We hear it again and put it off. But what is God calling us to do?

You may not be familiar with his name, but you all are familiar with his accomplishment. Kemmons Wilson started working when he was just a boy of seven years old selling magazines. As a teenager he first worked for a cotton broker and then for a variety of different businesses. Kemmons was an ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Christian Church

Hear To Do God's Word

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 6, 2002

Pentecost 15(B) - SEPTEMBER 1, 2002 - Believers are here to hear to do God’s Word NOT by adding or subtracting to it BUT by appreciating God’s wisdom.

HEAR TO DO GOD’S WORD Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8 September 1, 2002 Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8 1 Hear now, O Israel, the decrees and laws I am about to teach you. Follow them so that you may live and may go in and take possession of the land that the LORD, the God of your fathers, is giving you. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Learning To Hear God's Voice Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Jul 29, 2008

Sermon looks at 7 tests to see if an impression is from God or not. (Acknowledgement - Rick Warren)

HOW TO HEAR GOD’S VOICE Learning to Hear God’s Voice - Part 3 of 4 I John 4:1-3 (Living Bible) o We’re continuing in our series on How to hear God’s voice. Last week we talked about four ways you can hear God speak. One of the ways is God gives us impressions in our mind. o But if God gives me ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-3

Did You Hear That?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 4, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Kings 13: 1 – 34

1 Kings 13: 1 – 34 Did you hear that? 13 And behold, a man of God went from Judah to Bethel by the word of the LORD, and Jeroboam stood by the altar to burn incense. 2 Then he cried out against the altar by the word of the LORD, and said, “O altar, altar! Thus says the LORD: ‘Behold, a child, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Spoken Nature Of The Word Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 25, 2014

A sermon on the public reading of Scripture (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 13 Word Driven, pages 333-338)

HoHum: One of Crystal’s students, an African American, is into Spoken Word. Here is a sample called The Last Laugh by Sabrina Nicole: I’m not an ego maniac you know the type that gives others a heart attack I get my vital nutrition From a dietitian Who only asks for my Submission And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Today Hear His Voice

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Aug 14, 2001

A simple sermon exploring the need to be faithful to God through His Word

TODAY HEAR HIS VOICE Hebrews 3:12-19 INTRODUCTION: The Israelites are the forerunners of the faith. They were God’s chosen people under His covenant during the time before Christ. They are also examples of how one should conduct himself in regards to his or her relationship with Jehovah God. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hear The Voice Of The True God

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 13, 2001

God speaks to us loud and clear through the two main teachings of his Word - the law and the gospel.

This past Wednesday evening actress Anne Heche stunned the American public with her shocking revelations in an interview with Barbara Walters on ABC’s 20/20. In that interview Heche explained that for a time in her life she believed that she was actually two people. Heche claimed that Celestia – ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Wanna Hear A Good Mystery? Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Apr 29, 2001

The church is still a great mystery to some.....

I. Presentation of the Mystery (1-6) A. Progressive 1. ‘Musterion’ – hidden truth only revealed to some a. Christ is revealed b. So is the mystery 2. Taken from mystery religions (Masons) a. Everyone doesn’t have the knowledge b. Only select ones are taught B. Prophetic – Apostles & ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

How's Your Spiritual Hearing?

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jun 6, 2002

I talk about factors that keep us from hearing the voice of God and then ways we can improve our spiritual hearing.

“How’s Your Spiritual Hearing?” Intro: Imagine what it will be like if you never spoke to your spouse but he/she spoke to you. How would your home be? Imagine what it would be like if your children never spoke to you but you spoke to them. What kind of relationship would that be? A very hard one. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Swift To Hear, Slow To Speak Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 14, 2007

To show the importance of listening and speaking

Title: Swift to hear, slow to speak Theme: To show the importance of listening and speaking Text: James 1:19-20 ¶ Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. (James 1:19-20 AV) It ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Church Of God

"God Hears The Repentant Word" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 8, 2007

Sermon #11 (and final) in a study in Hosea

1 Return, O Israel, to the LORD your God, for you have stumbled because of your iniquity. 2 Take words with you and return to the LORD. Say to Him, “Take away all iniquity and receive us graciously, that we may present the fruit of our lips. 3 “Assyria will not save us, we will not ride on horses; ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:1-3

Denomination: Orthodox

Hearing God Speak In The Storms

Contributed by Shane Burney on Sep 13, 2006

Hear God in everything, even storms.

Hearing God Speak In The Storms *Prayer, reverence and honor * Matt. 7: 21-27 * 3 expectant fathers * God uses unusual things to get our attention: 1. God used a rooster to preach to Peter 2. God used the whale with Jonah 3. God used a donkey to speak to Balaam ( Num: 22) 4. God uses a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Baptist