How to Listen to a Sermon

Series: Pass the Torch: A Study of 2 Timothy

Title: How to Listen to a Sermon

Passage: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Speaker: Ricky Alcantar

Sermon Summary: The emphasis of this sermon highlights the vital role of preaching in the life of the church and instructs believers on how to properly listen to sermons. Pastor Ricky stresses that preaching is not merely the sharing of thoughts but a serious calling to communicate God's Word with clarity and faithfulness. He stresses that members should listen to sermons with reverence, listen when it’s inconvenient, and remain open to teachings that challenge their views, rather than seek for affirmations of their existing beliefs. He concludes with practical advice for engaging with sermons and the importance of applying the preached Word in everyday life, aiming to inspire a deeper appreciation for the preaching of God's Word as a means of encountering God and transforming lives.

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