Summary
This sermon explores the critical distinction between two types of Christians: hearers of the Word and doers of the Word. Drawing primarily from James 1, Bro Mike emphasizes that only about 2% of Christians are actually ‘doers’ who consistently practice God’s Word. The message illustrates through biblical examples how hearing God’s Word without acting on it leads to self-deception and spiritual failure. Using stories of the ten lepers, the blind man at Siloam, the paralyzed man lowered through the roof, and Jesus’s rejection in Nazareth, the sermon demonstrates that miracles and spiritual breakthrough come through obedience and action, not just knowledge. Bro Mike warns that familiarity with God can breed contempt and unbelief, leading to spiritual stagnation. The core message is that true Christianity requires both hearing and doing God’s Word – one cannot exist effectively without the other.
Intro Prayer
Heavenly Father, we come before You today with open hearts and minds, ready to receive what You have for us in this time together. We ask that You would help us not just to hear Your Word, but to be transformed by it. Remove any barriers of pride, familiarity, or resistance that might prevent us from truly receiving what You want to teach us today. Holy Spirit, speak to each person in this group and show us how to move from being hearers only to becoming doers of Your Word. Help us to be honest with ourselves and with each other as we discuss these truths. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Ice Breaker
What’s one household chore or task that you know you should do regularly but often find yourself putting off or avoiding?

Key Verses

James 1:22
James 1:23-24
Luke 11:27-28
Luke 6:46
Matthew 7:24-27
Romans 2:13

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