DIGGING DEEPER
WEEKEND OF NOVEMBER 15 & 16, 2025
SERMON NOTES
The Art of Listening:
Loving Response
The Art of Listening — Engaging Stories Like Jesus
This month we’re focusing on the
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BLESS: LISTEN.
Jesus loved people by listening to their stories. As we learn “The Art of Listening,” we want to slow down, be present, and make space for real conversations that lead to gospel moments.
Go & Be Focus: Heart Listening
People do not care what you know until they know that you care.
Go & Be Challenge: As this holiday season approaches, look for opportunities to love others well by listening to them.
DIGGING DEEPER
What have been some of the things you’ve learned from this series?
What are some things that you want to continue to grow in that have been revealed by this series? What is your plan to grow in this area?
What are the biggest barriers or challenges you are encountering to growing in this way?
Imagine someone who is skeptical of the idea of listening challenges you that it’s not a biblical concept. How would you respond? (Hint: if you need, read Proverbs 18.2, 13)
Read Proverbs 18.17.
- Discuss the importance of asking good questions as part of the listening process.
- What are some ways of asking good questions?
In light of this, read John 5.1-8, and discuss what the purpose of Jesus’ question was.
What are some opportunities you can identify during the rest of 2025 where you can practice your listening skills?
Think about your mission field (family, work, neighbors, networks, friends, etc.). How can you bless them through the art of listening?
How might your family grow to listen better to each other?
Looking for questions based on a past sermon?