George Whitefield: How To Listen To A Sermon

George Whitefield offers keys for getting the most out of what the preacher says...

1. Come to hear them, not out of curiosity, but from a sincere desire to know and do your duty
2. Give diligent heed to the things that are spoken from the Word of God
3. Do not entertain even the least prejudice against the minister
4. Be careful not to depend too much on a preacher, or think more highly of him than you ought to think
5. Make particular application to your own hearts of everything that is delivered
6. Pray to the Lord, before, during, and after every sermon

Read more of Whitefield's thoughts on listening to a sermon.