How to Hear God Clearly in the Noise

In today’s message, How to Hear God Clearly in the Noise, Pastor Pete explores why so many of us struggle to recognize God’s voice—even when we genuinely want to hear Him. Using the story of young Samuel in 1 Samuel 3, we learn how God often speaks clearly, but our distractions, expectations, and everyday idols can drown out His whisper.

Through personal stories of parenting chaos, date nights derailed by distractions, and the humorous (but relatable) crisis of faith involving a fourth-grader praying for the Seattle Mariners, this sermon unpacks how modern life trains us to listen to everything but God. Whether it’s our careers, politics, technology, or our own expectations, these internal and external “idols” can clog our spiritual ears.

But there is hope—God is speaking far more often than we realize.

In this message you’ll learn:

✅ How distractions can keep us from hearing the Holy Spirit
✅ What the Samuel story teaches us about recognizing God’s voice
✅ How ordinary, daily nudges help us know God intimately
✅ Why listening begins long before the big moments of life
✅ Practical steps to quiet the noise and respond with “Speak, Lord, your servant is listening”

If you’re longing to grow in prayer, discern God’s will, and hear His voice with greater clarity, this teaching will give you a roadmap to slow down, tune in, and recognize the God who is already speaking across the table from you.

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