Sermons on Selective Hearing:

To Whom It May Concern.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 24, 2022

Hearing the Word of God.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. Luke 8:1-15. When we first come to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, confessing and turning away from our sins, and worshipping God only through Him, we become members of a new family. It was so for the twelve Apostles, and for the women who provided for Jesus out of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Words One Friday - 1 The Word Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 4, 2012

❶ We Hear the Fulfillment of Prophecy (Isa. 53:12 ❷ We Hear Christ’s Identified with His People ❸ We Hear Of God’s View of Sin Ignorant or Not ❹ We Hear About the Blindness of the Human Heart ❺ We Hear Him P

Luke 23:34 - Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do 10 Famous Last Words 10 This doesn't taste right. 9 "I can make this light before it changes. 8 Now watch this. 7 "Why yes honey, I do think you look fat in that dress. 6 Let it down slowly. 5 Nice doggie 4 It's probably ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To Psalms Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 22, 2020

This is the introduction to a series of studies on selected Psalms, developed from a series of classes. This sermon does not examine a particular psalm, but makes observations about psalms in general.

In my personal studies I have found psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had ever realized. Too often I have swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to inquire as thoroughly as I should into the depths of meaning and feeling that are expressed by the psalmists. Upon ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:7, Psalm 8:6, Acts 13:22, Psalm 110:1, Psalm 45:6, Psalm 41:9, Psalm 1:6, Psalm 49:1, John 13:18, Hebrews 4:7, Mark 12:36, Luke 1:46-55, Psalm 22:4, Isaiah 63:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anna, The Prophetess [part 2] Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 8, 2022

As a prophetess, Anna receives insight into things that typically remain hidden to ordinary people; she recognizes this child and tells of his significance to selected people in Jerusalem.

Regarding Anna, Luke provides three terse verses that manage to vividly depict her as a woman deserving the honor bestowed on the elderly in the ancient Mediterranean world (v. 36-38). She could well serve as the Bible's example of a remarkable woman and mother. The appositive prophetess heads ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-40

Denomination: Baptist

Increase

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005

God gives true results

Intro: the Corinthian church had been blessed with two great ministries, that of Paul, the churches first missionary church planted, and Apollos, one of the first great speakers to travel in ministry. But the church had become almost divided over who belong to who’s camp. Some where Paulites, some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

She Is Cut To Pieces!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 9, 2021

Often we hear disturbing things as we listen to the evening news. Sometimes the news we hear is so shocking that we are temporarily mesmerized by what we hear.

Such is the case in our text. I doubt that anywhere in the scriptures we could read a more disturbing passage than we have in this text. Let me show you what I mean. First, we read about... I. THE CONCUBINE WHAT IS A CONCUBINE? She was a secondary wife. In the Bible, most tribal chiefs, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

No Debate Concerning Who’s God

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Feb 11, 2013

Prior to elections, there are several debates to aid us in selecting a leader. However; there has never been a debate about who’s the God of this universe.

INTRODUCTION: A week ago, I shared a lesson on the Throne of God. Amid the debate concerning the presidency; I wish to remind you that God is God, without debate or input from anyone. He is sovereign; meaning He is the high ruler. He is God by self ordination and appointment. The earthly leaders ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:1

Denomination: Baptist

Charting The Course On The Road To Success

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 26, 2024

Where do we go from here? This is a lesson on how God selected Moses’ replacement and then charted Joshua’s course on the road to success.

Sermon. Charting the Course On the Road to Success Scripture Text: Joshua 1:5-9 “No one will be able to stand against you as long as you live. For I will be with you as I was with Moses. I will not fail you or abandon you. “Be strong and courageous, for you are the one who will lead these people ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Methodist

Everything You Wanted To Know About Revenge But Never Thought You'd Hear In Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2004

The desire for revenge and justice is part of being in God’s image. But, because sin corrupts us, and because our lives are intended to center around God, we must defer revenge (and sometimes justice) to Him.

Everything You Wanted to Know About Revenge But Never Thought You’d Hear in Church (Romans 12:14, 17-21) 1. Today’s sermon has little to do with the subject of forgiveness. 2. The Bible is clear that forgiveness is crucial to the Christian life; it is the hallmark of our faith. 3. Not long ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Are You One Of Those Born Again Christians I Hear About On Cnn?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 14, 2008

To be born again is not a stopping place, but just the beginning!

John 3:1-17 “Are You One of those Born Again Christians I Hear About on CNN?” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org In their book Justice in the Burbs: Being the Hands of Jesus Wherever You Live authors Will and Lisa Samson write: “a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

You May Hear Someone Say Jesus, But How Do We Know Jesus?

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Aug 27, 2015

John 6:68-69(CJB) Shim‘on Kefa answered him, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the word of eternal life. We have trusted, and we know that you are the Holy One of God.”

Do you know and trust Yeshua Hamashia (Jesus Christ)? Do you have a secure trust in your belief that nothing can exist outside of God? There are times I question if our English words correctly communicate the meaning of original language words as they suffer translation. Today please consider ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-69

Denomination: United Methodist

The Most Macho Sermon You’ll Ever Hear (Father's Day 2013)

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 11, 2013

King David had a vast mighty army, but he also had an inner-circle of mighty men called, The Thirty. In this thirty, he had a group called “the three.” They were like the special forces/secret service rolled into one.

The Most Macho Sermon You’ll Ever Hear Father’s Day 2013 A King David had a vast mighty army, but he also had an inner-circle of mighty men called, The Thirty. 1 Chronicles 11:10-11 (NASB) 10 Now these are the heads of the mighty men whom David had, who gave him strong support in his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 11:10-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Servant Who Hears God's Voice (Isaiah 50:4-11) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 13, 2025

Sermon's focus is on listening to God. The servant is part of the group of disciples who hear God's voice. The servant suffers, but is confident that he suffers innocently, and that God will vindicate him.

Our passage today is commonly called the third of the four servant songs in Isaiah 40-55. The other three, famously, are in Isaiah 42, 49, and 53. I've said before that over a century ago, a scholar named Bernard Duhm split off these four songs from the rest of Isaiah 40-55, and treated ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-11

The Precious Blood Of Christ

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 2, 2003

The Apostle selects a wonderful word to describe the blood of Christ. The Christian would define precious as it is applied to the blood of Christ as: "of inestimable value or worth"!

THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF CHRIST “You know that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver and gold….But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless..” I Peter 1:18-19 NASB. The Apostle selects a wonderful word to picture the blood of Christ. Webster ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Qualifications For Servant-Leadership Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 21, 2008

A Deacon ordination message. Character and spirituality are the essential indicators in the selection of church leaders. They are to lead through their service to God, His ministers, and His local church.

1 Timothy 3:8-13 QUALIFICATIONS FOR SERVANT-LEADERSHIP [Mark 10:42-45 / Acts 6:1-6] During local, state, and national election campaigns, voters are barraged by the claims of candidates who attempt to convince the electorate that they are the most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist