Sermons on Selective Hearing:

Looking To The Future

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 29, 2013

What did the angels mean when they asked the disciples "Why do you stand here looking into the sky?" Were they rebuking them for wanting to see Jesus when He came back? Or was there something deeper that they (and we) need to hear?

It seems Moody Bible Institute supports a home for mentally handicapped children. One day the President of Moody (Joseph Stowell) went there for a visit. While walking through the corridors, he noticed that the windows were covered with tiny little hand prints. He asked the director, what that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian - Do Some Of Your Thoughts Come From A Familiar Spirit?

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 9, 2014

God has a voice – the Holy Spirit is God’s voice, speaking through God’s word or directly. It takes a re-born human spirit that can currently hear to recognize God’s voice.

Christian - do some of your thoughts come from a familiar spirit? God has a voice – the Holy Spirit is God’s voice, speaking through God’s word or directly. It takes a re-born human spirit that can currently hear to recognize God’s voice. Sin makes the heart dull of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Withstanding The Storms Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 1, 2015

This sermon begins a journey through the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). I’ve begun with the end in mind. If we hear and do what Jesus taught, we will be like the wise person who built on the rock and withstood the storm.

Withstanding the Storms [Show storm video] Matthew 7:24-27 24 "Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Potters House"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 13, 2013

At the potters house we go to hear a message and the message is we learn we are formed, shaped and created, God wants to do a work in our life, we are a work in progress, and the message at the Potters House is molding and shaping us into his image.

"The Potters House" Jeremiah 18:1-11 1. The "Potters House" is a place to receive a Message A. Note God told Jeremiah "GO" The message is coming when you get to the Potters House: • 2"Go down to the potter's house, and there I will give you my message." 2. The Message at the Potters ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Part 10 - Matthew 12:24-30 - God, You Are So Narrow Minded And Inflexible! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Oct 23, 2010

No wonder people see Christians as uncaring when they hear these words used like a sledge hammer against any OTHER RELIGION or against anyone who does not believe in Christ. It implies that God is UNLOVING and rigidly bent on sending people to hell.

Part 10 - Matthew 12:24-30 - GOD, YOU ARE SO NARROW MINDED AND INFLEXIBLE! There's a fictional story of the soldier in the American civil war who did not want to fight with anyone. In an attempt to remain NEUTRAL, he dressed in Union pants and a Confederate jacket. Unfortunately BOTH SIDES shot ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:24-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Lost

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009

In the Gospel according to Luke, • We find one of the greatest short stories that can be found in the Bible! • And the story I am referring to is the parable of "The Prodigal Son," • It’s one of the first stories we hear, as children, in Sunday Scho

In the Gospel according to Luke, • We find one of the greatest short stories that can be found in the Bible! • And the story I am referring to is the parable of "The Prodigal Son," • It’s one of the first stories we hear, as children, in Sunday School. And As adults, we have heard this text ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Christian Church

"i Will Be Diligent: Part 2" Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 23, 2020

The man of God is to not follow trends, fads, feelings, what people would like to hear, or preach messages that make them feel "good", but instead preach the Gospel without compromise or apology and to stay committed no matter what happens.

The previous message based on 2 Timothy began with the definition of diligence. It means being constant in your efforts, finish what you started, stay committed to the task and not quit or become distracted. Preparation and thought are a part of this process. Never start anything without going ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-26, 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Corinthians 5:10, 2 Peter 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Ic3a]: Israel In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2020

Today's lesson concerns the exodus from Egypt and the Israelites’ unbelief. Because of their neglect to hear God’s message they delayed at the border. Because the people went backward in unbelief, instead of foreword in faith, they missed their inheritance and died in the wilderness.

6/30/19 Tom Lowe Lesson #12 [IC3a]: Israel in the Wilderness (HEBREWS 3:6b-11) Context: The context is the exodus from Egypt and the Israelites’ experience of unbelief in the wilderness. Because of their neglect to hear God’s message they delayed at the border. Because the people went ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Calling On The Name Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 18, 2020

To establish that "calling on the name of the Lord to be saved" is hearing, believing, and obeying the gospel's truth. We will clarify what is meant by: "calling on the name of the Lord." And how repentant believers call on Him to be saved.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Calling on the Name of the Lord Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss "Calling on the Name of the Lord." This is the fifth lesson in the sermon series, "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be other lessons bearing this title. We are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13, Joel 2:32, Acts 2:21, Acts 22:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ask And You Shall Receive Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 5, 2024

Jesus tells us how to pray in a way that leads to receiving an answer. We will learn that when we pray according to God’s will, that He hears and answers; but it might not be what we expect. However, it will be exactly what we need.

This morning, we are going to look at what Jesus has to say about how to pray in a way that leads to receiving an answer. In his song “Good, Good Father,” Chris Tomlin says, “I’ve seen many searching for answers far and wide, but I know we’re all searching for answers only You provide. ‘Cause You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Unity

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Mar 24, 2018

Unity we hear about, we talk about it, but without it we will never achieve by ourselves what can be achieved through it. It takes unity to possess our inheritance. This sermon looks at important principles in possessing our promises.

THE POWER OF UNITY Joshua 1:12-16 And to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh Joshua spoke, saying,” Remember the word which Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, saying, ‘The LORD your God is giving you rest and is giving you this land.’ “Your wives, your little ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-8, Galatians 6:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Story Of My Life Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jul 8, 2017

Story of my life. It is the phrase that you never want to say. As Paul writes Romans 7, we hear him sigh and say, "Story of My Life." As we look deeper at the chapter, we see that it is the story of our lives too!

Jack has been working at a certain accounting firm for years. He graduated at the top of his class but his career seems to be stagnate and going absolutely nowhere. He begins to feel frustrated as he is passed over time and time again for the new positions and promotions. Not wanting this to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Paralytic Healed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 11, 2017

Today our churches need stretcher-bearers, men and women of faith, to go out and bring the unsaved to hear the Gospel. There are people who will never come to church, unless you personally ask them, because you have influence with them.

Harmony of the Gospels -AD 27- Capernaum Title: Paralytic Healed (Romans 3:23) Matthew 9:1-8, Mark 2:1-12, Luke 5:17-26 Jesus treated both sickness and sin. When He removed sickness and disease, it was evident that a person had been miraculously cured, because there was an immediate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8, Mark 2:1-12, Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Hand In The Land-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 21, 2017

2 of 2. Upon hearing of Israel’s miraculous crossing of the Jordan the surrounding nations recognized their weak condition. When God’s power is obvious, those apart from Him perceive their frailty. When God’s hand is in the land...

GOD’s HAND In The LAND-II—Joshua 5:1 Attention: Husband & wife loading car in preparation for lengthy fishing trip/Husband keeps looking amorously at wife/Felt uncomfortable because it seemed out of place/kept telling her, ‘Honey, I love you”/Getting in her way as she was getting ready/Finally she ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Hand In The Land-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 21, 2017

1 of 2. Upon hearing of Israel’s miraculous crossing of the Jordan the surrounding nations recognized their weak condition. When God’s power is obvious, those apart from Him perceive their frailty. When God’s hand is in the land...

GOD’s HAND In The LAND-I—Joshua 5:1 When ‘God’s hand’ is obviously ‘in the land’, great & life-changing things happen! The surrounding nations recognized their weak condition before the Israelite God upon hearing of Israel’s miraculous crossing of the Jordan. When God’s hand is clearly seen, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist