Learning to Listenin an Age of Distraction

Session 06How To Get The Most Out of a Sermon

Why is listening to a sermon important?

30 years - 5 = 25 years3.5 messages per week x 52 = 182 m/year182 messages x 25 years = 4,550 messages4,550 x 45min = 204,750 min or 3,412.5 hours3,412.5 / 24 = 142 Days 4.5 Hours*This is not including retreats, conferences, sermon audio, & Bible ClassesMinimum earning potential for that time $25,740

Why is listening to a sermon important?

1 Corinthians 1:21 For since in the wisdom of God the world by its wisdom did not know God, God was pleased to save those who believe by foolishness of preaching.

How to get the most out of a sermon

The key to effectively listening to a sermon is to actively ask the right question

Get Rid of Distractions

It is important to keep up with what is being said

Distracted: How Do I get back on track?

Ask yourself, “What is the speaker talking about NOW?”

What do I do when I notice I’m off track?

Focus on the Message

Engage the message

Ask/Write Questions

Look at the speaker

Questions to Ask about Content

How do we get the most out of a sermon?

By actively asking the right questions

What is the general topic? What is the specific topic?

What is he saying about the topic?

How does he support his claims?By showing how to ask the right questions

Listening

Quality Questions

Is it true?

Is it authoritative?

Is it worship?

Integrate

This is one of the most important, most neglected, and most rewarding aspects of listening!