What are some things that can make it difficult? The teacher asked him, “Who do you listen to?” And the student said, “I don’t listen to anybody.” The Jazz musician told the student, “you will never be an effective Jazz musician unless you listen to and love Jazz music.”. How? In the second part of his sermon series, "Steps to God’s Guidance," Dr. Stanley assures us that, as believers, all we need to do is seek Him and He will answer. "I was snapping at my wife and our children, choking down my food at mealtimes, and feeling irritated at those unexpected interruptions through the day," he recalled in his book Stress Fractures. It is a delight to hear an expositor doing it well! "It's a company called Sounds like a Duck," the bird said. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Romans 12:12. It meant hearing, memorizing and then meditating on what you had heard. Steven Boersma, Lakeview, SD Keywords: listening, discouragement, encouragement, faith, ministry. The … It is passive, something that is preached to me, not something I actively do. However, I am compelled to listen to the Lord because of his divine work in my life through the gospel. In fact, He designed it before we were ever born. By listening to someone else there is an influencing that injures ones own appreciation of the text, and even act as a discouragement. Discuss these points with others, write them down in a journal or even a note card and keep them before you throughout the week. I am definately more likely to have a smile on my face in the day than if I just listened to the radio. Sermon Illustrations: Listening To God / To Others When they gave out brains, I thought they said trains and I missed mine. An exemplary use of words. Wisdom begins when we listen more and talk less . When they passed out noses, I thought they said roses and I ordered a big red one. People enjoy being around them because they are always ready with an encouraging word. John 3:3. E.g., the parable of the sower - Mt 13:9 c. Next Week's Sermon » Sermon Listening for God. Listening is one way we show Christ's love to others. If we call them windows and train children to listen to the sermon illustrations thinking about what they are supposed to really see as they look through them, then we will help them become better sermon listeners for life. Bible verses related to Listening To Others from the King James Version (KJV) by Relevance - Sort By Book Order James 1:19 - Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let … Take notes during the sermon. What are some of your not so great listening habits that you could work on? He got nervous and tense about it. During His earthly ministry, Jesus often concluded a lesson by crying out, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear!" Sermon. I'm talking about a constant, losing battle to keep your mind on the sermon. In the past couple of years I have preached little, but have raised by game in studying homiletics and teaching homiletics. Second Sunday after the Epiphany – 1 Samuel 3:1-20 and John 1:43-51. Contact Us; 800-55-GRACE [email protected] Account Log In; Search; Navigate; About. Object. 1202 N. Government Way, Spokane, WA 99224. I think this is very important. If we can say something about God by the way we listen, how do we become better listeners? Grace to You Sermons; The Study Bible; Blog; Devotionals; Sermons; Donate. LISTENING. What’s the opposite of good listening? Denomination: Independent/Bible. Skillful listening – An Advent sermon on Mark 1;1-8. I like your first point. Sit with someone you know, or invite someone you love! Theme. What's the stock?" Have you ever asked yourself how Jesus would interact in a certain conversation you’ve had, or need to have? Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Third, listen to and act on the sermon throughout the week. Writer Charles Swindoll once found himself with too many commitments in too few days. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. We will see a different take on a text that we thought we fully knew. Very motivating. By Lois Parker Edstrom. When we stop striving and dive into His Word, we open the door to experience His many blessings. But our minds are already made up and we don’t want to hear what God says because it confronts the direction we want to go. WE ARE SAVED TO SERVE III. Listening to God requires making time for Him. What’s the opposite of good listening? A Listening Heart Acts 16:14-15 And a certain woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple fabrics, a worshiper of God, was listening; and the Lord opened her heart to respond to the things spoken by Paul. It also fires me up for preaching. What are some of your not so great listening habits that you could work on? We don’t copy the style or content of other preachers, but just listening to them will do things to us. It is a celebration of the unique rights and freedoms … Yet I have learned much more by listening to others. A book, a piece of paper, a pencil, a cell phone, and some coins. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Follow along in your Bible when Scripture is read and referenced. The natural, resistant unbeliever rejects the Spirit and his voice. For the most part, hearing the Word meant meeting with other believers and listening to the Word being taught. The Spirit’s power grants me to understand spiritual truths (1 Corinthians 3:13-14). I think that listening to other preachers is probably the third most important component to good preaching, behind connection to God and regular Bible reading and study. I’m not suggesting you listen to sermons only to pack your bag with goodies like a petty thief in a rich mansion (although Haddon Robinson does say “if you are going to steal from sermons, then go to a rich neighborhood”)  I am not suggesting you listen in order to emulate their preaching. I am looking for excellent “contemporary” preachers who are good expositors. That's a sure sign that something is not right, and that "something" is your love for God. A different way of structuring the message. Part of hearing the Lord speak is a matter of fruit-bearing (John 15) in my life. Hearing good preaching is motivating. Have you ever had struggles communicating with someone? If you are confined to your own home, gather with those you live with. Sometimes it’s truly hard to listen to people. When they passed out looks, I thought they said books and I said I didn't want any. As we grow older, other voices add to those perceptions, complementing or challenging what our parents have said. Of course you learn in your study and often preparing and preaching a sermon makes far more impact than merely hearing it. ( Log Out /  We're only human, and God knows that. OUR SERVICE IS NEEDED VII. Arrange to meet physically in each other’s homes to listen to the sermon together. Very motivating. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. What does the gospel have to do with listening to others? Listening To God Series Contributed by Joe Holman on Oct 20, 2004 (message contributor) based on 47 ratings (rate this sermon) | 8,329 views. Sermon Questions. From big churches. Choose one or two points of application to think on and try to find ways to put it into practice. If you want to hear Him speak, you must be quiet and you must be focused on what He is saying. Don’t let the Sunday sermon be a one-time event that fades from memory as soon as it is over. Prayer. The point is that hearing is easy, and faith is not an expression of our activity, but our receiving the activity of another. How to Listen to a Sermon: Listen to Learn from Scripture, Not Argue Your Opinion with the Preacher. Playing. One of the hardest things I had to learn was to listen. Posted on February 28, 2014 by hewjr781 — Leave a comment. They listen with an ear to fight rather than to grow. Previous | Index | Next >> "HOW WELL DO YOU LISTEN?" Listen Now. Summary: Part 2 of a series designed to help us hear the voice of God in our lives. This is called discerning listening. Children’s Sermon Luke 10:38-42 Are You Listening? My first pastorate was with an elderly congregation who loved 3 points and a poem. If physical meetings are impossible, organize a group of believers online (through Zoom, Facebook, Google Meet, etc.). How are you guys this morning? It doesnt demand the initiative and energy required in speaking. We will see how to integrate illustrations differently. Suggestion: Use a second person to talk or create a distraction, at the beginning of the lesson, while the lesson leader is greeting the children. Preacher after preacher. Grace to You ... Grace Stream; Bible Q&A's; Portraits of Grace; Resources; Store; Apps. In this sermon, we learn how to have wholly devoted ears by listening to God, listening to others, and listening to only what is good. ( Log Out /  Photo by Sage Friedman on Unsplash “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.” With those words Samuel has opened his ears and heart to what God has to say. Well perhaps that is hyperbole, but you get my point…. A hunter sneaked up on a duck and was about to fire when the duck yelled, "Don't shoot and I'll give you a hot tip for the stock market!" Over time, we filter out what we do not want to hear, modify what is incongruent with our self perception, and absorb data that seems useful. Just as in a conversation, you cannot hear the other person if you are talking or if your mind is distracted. Application: When we learn to listen to God through His word and in our prayer times, it will become easier to listen to people as well. The mark of a bad sermon listener is someone who has no interest in learning and hearing the truth but rather seeks to defend their opinions even if they are unbiblical. 5. The salesman said, “Well, our prices range from $25,000 all the way down to $1.50.” 2. May the one who comes this Advent season guide us, teach us and be with us on our journey here on Earth, Amen One of the challenges I think we face in the 21st century is the skill of listening. Then, talk with someone afterwards and share about how your practice went. Good morning boys and girls! WE ARE CALLED TO SERVE IV. In a sense, listening is easy or hearing is easy. Do you think if you looked through your conversations with that lens, it would change the way you listen and communicate? It’s good to hear good sermons and I find that good practice slowly seeps in to what I do. Scripture. One of the challenges of a regular preaching ministry is finding opportunity to listen to others. I know it’s the same eternal gospel we preach, and even the applications will be the same through the generations, but is the way we communicate different between the builder generation and post-moderns? E.g., concerning John the Baptist - Mt 11:15 b. Jesus spent a great deal of time listening to people who were hurting. Serving God By Serving Others (Labor Day) Stan Coffey Matthew 20:25-26 OUTLINE: I. But the … Different preaching can stimulate freshness in yours. "Okay. INTRODUCTION 1. 7. [15] Change ). Thats why faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ (Romans 10:17). Children will naturally listen to the practical illustrations in the sermon. The Father never intended you or me to live in isolation. And more often than not I end up thinking, “If I preached that passage I’d …” or “I’d never have thought of …”. Please share your thoughts. Listening for one thing …. After the parable of the sower, Jesus says, ‘Consider carefully how you listen’ (Luke 8:18). I now have a young group with a large youth group. They’re not. Other Christians consider themselves islands of self-sufficiency; they remain focused on themselves and their own needs. And when you are reminded of that, at a conference, or reading sermons online, you may find your engines fired to press on! 6. What I'm talking about is a pattern. It is hearing with faith (Galatians 3:2, 5) that accents the achievements of Christ and thus is the channel of grace that sta… Like the slow and steady marination of our favorite meat, we immerse ourselves in the speaker’s words, trusting that our heart will, in good time, absorb its full meaning So it is with God. I am suggesting that listening can stimulate your preaching. Learn how your comment data is processed. sermon: Listening Hearing, Understanding, and Doing Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 03-Jul-04; Sermon #674; 74 minutes. What does the gospel have to do with listening to others? The story is told of an elderly man who stopped at a hearing aid clinic and asked about their prices. He’s listening for a truth about himself, a truth for his life, a truth that might chart a way forward. In addition, I think it is important to recognize that just hearing other people will, as you say, stir the “creative juices.”, Back in the day when I was trying to learn Jazz (which I never was effective doing), one book I was reading talked about a musician who never could get his Jazz concept right. Today I want to talk about prayer. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Scripture: Luke 10:38-42. There are ways to make it happen though – give your pulpit to someone else sometimes, create a preaching team if your church doesn’t have one, listen to sermons online, listen to Christian radio at the right time if you have the option to do so, attend a conference periodically. Although God’s plan is the best possible path, it’s not always the easiest. But the nature of the body of Christ indicates that you need to receive from the gifting of others, for they are gifted to build you up. "That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon possessed. I came away charged up to be the best expository preacher I can be. We preachers are members as well and we need to hear a word from the Lord as a hearer rather than a presenter. Have you ever had struggles communicating with someone? Listening to others is worth the effort for several reasons: You are a part of the body of Christ too. Sermon on John 10 The Good Shepherd preached by The Reverend Charles Royden 25 April 1999. I can miss hearing from the Lord because of my rebellious heart. ( Log Out /  Explain. There are ways to make it happen though – give your pulpit to someone else sometimes, create a preaching team if your church doesn’t have one, listen to sermons online, listen to Christian radio at the right time if you have the option to do so, attend a conference periodically. In a discerning Berean-like spirit check your pastor’s word with what God says and submit yourself to God’s truth. Explain. Sermon prepared by: Rev. His Word is often clear on the issue we are facing. I sometimes think our modern technology has made it so easy to hear the Word that we hardly hear it at all. Introduction: A. Have referred to my friends. WE SERVE BECAUSE OF JESUS For most people in America Labor Day is a holiday. Needed: Expository Preaching Promoters – Part 1, Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-No Derivative Works 2.0 UK: England & Wales License. ( Log Out /  1. Love the blog. Try to practice showing Jesus’ love by listening intentionally to someone each day. Some sermons are more applicable to us than others, and some pastors are easier to follow than others. This Sermon is an adaptation of John Maxwell’s Book, ‘The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader. " WE ARE GIFTED TO SERVE V. WE ARE COMMANDED TO SERVE VI. My father was a blacksmith, and I would watch him shape red hot metal on the anvil, and when he got it to what he wanted the finished product proved exactly the purpose it was formed for, how ever lowly the product was. For instance, last spring I attended a three-day preaching congress. It was difficult and humbling to not preach every week. Just as we often fail to listen carefully to other people, so we often fail to listen carefully to the Lord. If you all have any names of good contemporary preachers, and even better with podcasts, I’d appreciate it. During the winter, people cut large blocks of ice from the frozen lakes and streams. I think there is something there for us as preachers. But also hearing poor preaching is motivating. We will be exposed to different approaches to structure a sermon. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. As a rowdy class leaves and I have a moment before the next comes in I can take the time to reflect on something I have heard. A different style of illustration. The hunter lowered his rifle. Sermons; Listening To God; View on one page; Download (PDF) Copy sermon Print ; Save View all Sermons. WE ARE CREATED TO SERVE II. … SERMON NOTES | SN140112 Encouraging One Another SUMMARY Some Christians freely give of themselves to others. It is easy to start assuming everyone is handling the text as best they can and preaching expository sermons. E.g., the explanation of the parable of the tares - Mt 13:43 2. Something from the sermon then stays with me all day as I walk around school. Donate Now; Automatic Giving; Legacy Giving; Ways to Give; Unleashing God’s Truth, One Verse at a Time Since 1969 Play. Others were surprisingly or even shockingly poor. To whom do we listen? Description: Richard Ritenbaugh, reflecting upon the average American's pathetically short attention span (largely caused by media over-stimulation), admonishes us to improve our listening and concentration skills. Several were absolutely excellent. Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Sermons Children’s Sermons Hymn Lists. Regular conversation with God can transform your life! It would be inconsistent to believe strongly in the need for believers to hear the Word preached, but separate yourself from that category! Home Sermons Listening for God « Last Week's Sermon. What are some things that can make it difficult? SERMON NOTES From In Touch With Dr. Charles Stanley Listening to God SUMMARY It’s very comforting to know that God loves us enough to make a plan for each of our lives. Sometimes it’s truly hard to listen to people. A creative introduction. a. One of the challenges of a regular preaching ministry is finding opportunity to listen to others. Listen to the sermon with an open Bible. Listening to God is like listening to anyone-before you can hear Him, you must be ready to listen. Listening is one of the easiest things youll ever do, and one of the hardest. Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Before refrigerators were invented, people used ice houses to preserve their food. And listening to a sermon is easier than watching TV, because I don’t have to master the remote. Nothing about our lives is an accident. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Hearing good and bad preaching can be highly motivating. This week, read Philippians 2:1-8 every day. Luke 10:38-42 Are You Listening? I often listen to a sermon on my way to work. Big names. God can speak clearly, but if we are not listening carefully, we miss His will for our lives. Deep Listening – A Sermon On John 1:43-51. Ah, but it’s not! 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