Do you ever leave church feeling unchanged by the sermon? In this episode of So True, Pastor Philip De Courcy emphasizes the vital importance of active listening when it comes to hearing God’s Word. Preaching is a joint effort.— wWhile the pastor preaches with clarity and conviction, the congregation must come prepared to listen, learn, and live out what is heard. Drawing from James 1:19–25, Pastor Philip unpacks six practical steps for becoming a more engaged listener who not only hears the Word but also applies it.
Expository preaching deserves expository listening. If we want to grow in Christian living, biblical truth must move from our ears to our hearts—and then to our lives. Don’t just be a hearer—be a doer of the Word.
