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November 24, 2021

How to Listen to Church Sermons Online

Listening to sermons can be an uplifting experience. Pastors who preach from the Bible share their wisdom and knowledge with their congregations on a weekly basis. Modern technology allows us to connect with good sermons in a way we couldn't in years past. If you're missing church due to illness or travel — or if you want to check out what another pastor has to say — you can listen to or watch church sermons online. Here are some tips on how to listen to sermons on your computer or smartphone:

Visit Your Church's Website for Current and Past Sermons

Maybe you missed church last Sunday, or maybe you heard a message a while back that you want to hear again. Chances are you can find what you want to hear on your church's website. Many churches these days post current and past sermons on their websites. Often you can search your church's sermons by date, topic or series. Some churches even broadcast their services live on the weekends, so if you're out of town or not feeling well you can still hear the worship and message. Your church website is a great place to start for sermons you may have missed or want to hear again.

Look at the Ministries of Well-Known and Respected Pastors

Many of the most respected pastors in the world have websites for their ministries, and you can find years' or even decades' worth of sermons on those websites. Usually, you can search by topic, date or title, or you can start by listening to featured or most popular sermons. You can check out excerpts from messages or entire sermons, depending on how much you want to listen. Some ministry websites even have videos of the pastor's best sermons if you prefer to watch them. The wisdom of these well-known pastors and ministry leaders always makes listening to their preaching worthwhile.

Check Out Sermon Podcasts for Messages You Can Download and Hear Anytime

One of the most convenient ways to hear sermon audio is through podcasts. Many churches and ministries distribute their sermons in podcast format. Podcasts are convenient because you can download them to your smartphone or tablet and listen to them anytime you want. Many churches send out current and recent sermons in order through their podcasts, while others may feature classic sermons. You can subscribe to a sermon podcast and never worry about missing a message because they automatically download. You can find great sermon podcasts whether you have an Apple or Android device, because most podcasts are available for both formats.

Search for Sermons by Topic to Find What You're Looking For

Sometimes you don't know whose sermons you want to hear, but you know what you want to hear a sermon about. In that case you can type "sermons" or "sermon audio" and the topic you want to find out more about into a search engine. You can find any number of sermons on just about any topic. It's important to make sure the doctrine of a church or pastor lines up with what you believe, so do some investigating elsewhere on the church's website before you listen to the sermon. You never know what wisdom you can stumble upon when you search for sermons by topic.

You Can Even Find Audiobooks With Sermons From Days Gone By

When you're wanting to listen to a good sermon, you can't forget the wisdom of the past. Just because a pastor has passed away doesn't mean that you can't listen to his sermons. You can find many of the great sermons of the past in audiobook form. A search engine can help you again, when you type "sermons" or "sermon audio" and the name of the pastor whose sermons you want to hear. Some websites that aggregate sermon audio from all over the world will have these classic sermons in audiobook format, or you can look for sermon audio from past eras if you have a subscription to or an account with an audiobook website.

Peach Doetince