Sermons on Shallow Ears:

A Renewed Ear

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jan 15, 2014

A New Years message on having a listening heart.

Title: A Renewed Ear Topic: New Years Message Theme: Prolonging the Days of Christ A truth worth grasping today is found in Isaiah 53:10. I love the way the New American Standard Bible translates it, “But Lord was pleased to crush Him, putting Him to grief. If He would render ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Uncircumcised Ears!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 29, 2014

You can go to church and still be deaf! Your ears sure need a touch of God, so that the Gospel permeates into the mind and heart.

Uncircumcised ears! Acts 7:51 "You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you always resist the Holy Spirit. As your fathers did, so do you.” The people were not ready to hear the voice of Stephen, they tightly shut their ears! Uncircumcised ears! If both the ears are plugged ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-51

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ears To Hear

Contributed by John Mccormack on Apr 5, 2013

LISTENING NEVER HEART A BELIEVER

EARS TO HEAR INTRODUCTION: THE APOSTLE JAMES, GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS THE FIRST BISHOP OF ROME, INSTRUCTED BELIEVERS TO “KEEN UP” THEIR LISTENING EARS SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: JAMES 1:19 THIS YOU KNOW MY BELOVED BRETHREN. BUT EVERYONE MUST BE MUST BE QUICK TO HEAR, SLOW TO SPEAK AND SLOW ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19

Denomination: Baptist

Open Ears Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 8, 2015

I would propose to you that God has open ears and is longing to have His children call Him day or night.

Title: Open Ears Foundational Keys to Opening the Gates of Heaven Introduction: In a book entitled, The Circle Maker, we read, "The Bible is a promise book and a prayer book. And while reading is reactive, prayer is proactive. Reading is the way you get through the Bible; prayer is the way ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Itching Ears

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 21, 2021

This is Cancel Culture applied to spiritual things; people demand to be told what they WANT TO HEAR, NOT THE TRUTH. This generation will end in deception. We look at six type of people who are deceived & the remedy.

ITCHING EARS 2 Tim. 3:1-4:4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. David Carver was in a movie theater trying to watch a movie, but he couldn't hear the dialogue because the two women in front of him were talking so loudly to each other. 2. Unable to bear it any longer, he tapped one of them on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 2 Timothy 4:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Deaf Ears

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 27, 2022

People who refuse to hear the Gospel and run away from the church need a closer touch of Jesus.

Deaf ears Mark 7:32 They *brought to Him one who was deaf and spoke with difficulty, and they *implored Him to lay His hand on him.” I am so excited to share today’s word, when a man who was deaf and spoke with difficulty was brought to Jesus, Jesus did things differently, let me highlight it: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ears To Hear PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

Emphasize the importance of understanding and embracing the cost of discipleship, which requires great commitment, sacrifice, and a willingness to listen and follow Jesus wholeheartedly.

Good morning, family! Today, we're going to dive into the topic of the cost of discipleship. In the words of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, "When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die." Following Jesus is not an easy or comfortable path, but rather one that requires great commitment and sacrifice. Our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:35

Topics: Cost, Discipleship

Saved From Shallow Religion Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Jesus saves us from sin and shallow religion. He teaches us to practice our faith in private, not for public approval, but to build a solid core of self-giving love.

Today we're going to talk about how Jesus saves us from sin and shallow religion. You know, the kind of religion that's all about showing off and not about what's really going on inside of us. Let's start with a little object lesson. I want you all to imagine a cup. Now, this cup looks super shiny ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6, Matthew 6:16-21

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Faith Journey, Religious Depth, Beyond Superficiality

Saved From Shallow Religion Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon introduction emphasizes the importance of private acts of giving, praying, and fasting as taught by Jesus, highlighting the need for a self-giving love that seeks God's approval rather than that of others.

Hello church and welcome. I am glad we are observing Ash Wednesday together. Today is the first day of Lent, a 40-day period of reflection, prayer, confession, and letting go. We join with believers all over the world during Lent. Lent is a time for us to assess ourselves and make adjustments. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6, Matthew 6:16-21

Topics: Self-Giving Love, Spiritual Practices, Divine Approval

Itching Ears Gospel PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 22, 2025

Faithful, courageous proclamation of God’s Word in every season transforms lives and advances God’s kingdom, even when the world prefers easier, softer messages.

Some words read like a weather report for the soul. You can feel the forecast in them. Sunlight for the weary, a gentle breeze for the anxious, a steady anchor for the tossed-about heart. Paul’s words to Timothy are that kind of forecast. He’s an older pastor whispering courage to a younger one. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Topics: Sound Teaching, Endurance

Sinner, Seeker, Sold Out, Shallow

Contributed by Clay Gilbreath on Feb 17, 2007

4 Types of People attend church.

1st Great Awakening – 1730s-1740s – Wikipedia - People became passionately and emotionally involved in their religion, rather than passively listening to intellectual discourse in a detached manner. People began to study the Bible at home.. Jonathan Edwards, George Whitfield 2nd Great Awakening – ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ears Wide Open Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 5, 2004

Moses, Pt. 4 of 15

EARS WIDE OPEN (EXODUS 5:1-12:30) A father once tried to talk to his son about how college was going. The father said, “How are things going?” The son said, “Good.” The father said, “And the dormitory?” He said, “Good.” The father said, “How are your studies going?” He said, “Good.” The father ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Opening The Ears Of God

Contributed by Dale Sanger on Aug 28, 2005

Sometimes we feel that God is not listening. How can we be sure He hears us?

Opening The Ears of God 14. "if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. 15. "Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to prayer ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bending God's Ear

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jun 8, 2003

The Psalmist asked God to "bow down thine ear." Do you need to bend God’s ear today ?

Psalms 86 1. Bow down thine ear, O Lord, hear me: for I am poor and needy. 2. Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee. 3. Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily. 4. Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Pierce My Ear

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Nov 19, 2001

God is looking for a people who serve Him freely; who worship Him voluntarily; who love Him as a reflex of the heart. NOT because they cannot choose anything else, but because they decide FOR Him. No other voice can truly tell how great and worthy God is

“Pierce My Ear” On the last two Sunday mornings I’ve been talking to you about our freedom in Christ. This week, on our television screens, most of us would have witnessed a striking picture of what freedom looks like. I’m talking about the liberation of Kabul in Afghanistan. For the past five ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal