Hearing God: A Pure Heart
Hearing God: A Pure Heart Matthew 5:6 The Grove | August 9, 2026 Introduction Main question: How do we hear God? How do we develop a hunger for Him? Remember: God speaks Spirit to spirit (John 16:13) Warning: “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts” (Hebrews 3:7-8, 15; 4:7) I. The Danger of a Hard Heart A. Murmuring and complaining B. Unbelief C. Disobedience (the 10 spies vs. Joshua and Caleb) D. Key truth: Obedience keeps the heart soft; God desires obedience more than repeated worship II. Developing a Hearing Ear A. The ability is given at new birth; the skill must be developed B. First secret: Hearing God must become vital to you C. Second secret: It requires exercise (F.I.T.) Frequency – deliberately set your mind on God Intensity – purposeful, regular time with Him Time – bring every thought captive until it becomes reflex D. There is no substitute (books, conferences, podcasts, counseling cannot replace direct hearing) III. A Pure and Undivided Heart A. Defini...