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  • Akindele Opoola avatar

    The Gateway To Blessing: The Power Of Radical Obedience Series

    Contributed by Akindele Opoola on Jan 23, 2026
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    ​Obedience is often misunderstood as a restrictive set of rules. However, in the Kingdom of God, obedience is the primary expression of our love for the Father and the essential key that unlocks His promises.

    ?1. The Heart of the Matter: Obedience Over Ritual ?Biblical Reference: 1 Samuel 15:22 – "To obey is better than sacrifice." ?The Message: God is more interested in the state of our hearts than the size of our offerings. Religious activity (attending services, giving, or reciting prayers) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Tragedy Of Disobedience Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 5, 2026
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    This message exposes the devastating spiritual, emotional, and destiny consequences of disobedience and calls believers back to wholehearted obedience to God.

    THE TRAGEDY OF DISOBEDIENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 3:6-7, 1 Samuel 15:22-23 Key Verse: “Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.” — 1 Samuel 15:22 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 28:1-2, 15; Isaiah 1:19-20; Hebrews 3:15; James ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice

    Contributed by Shashi Marian on Feb 26, 2026
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    1 Samuel 15:22 says that Obedience is better than sacrifice. An obedient heart can alone please God. It is also stated in the Word that God is not interested in the hearers of His Word alone but the Doers of His Word.

    Obedience is something that pleases the Heart of God. That is what exactly God is seeking from His people. It is also considered better than sacrifice. He is interested in the Doers of His Word. Great and amazing blessings follow an obedient heart. We are gonna look into a few examples from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Can God Use Me?

    Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 23, 2025
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    God’s work does not depend on perfect people or ideal conditions, but on ordinary men and women who listen and respond faithfully when He speaks, even in uncertain times.

    There is a question that lives quietly beneath a great deal of spiritual activity. It rarely gets announced. It doesn’t usually show up in public prayer. It hides behind busyness, behind service, behind long familiarity with faith. Can God use me? Not “Does God exist?” Not “Is the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Year Of Alignment Not Struggle

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 24, 2025
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    This is not the year of endless struggle. This is the year of alignment. God is calling His people into position, order, and flow.

    THE YEAR OF ALIGNMENT NOT STRUGGLE INTRODUCTION Many believers have been taught that the Christian life must always be hard, exhausting, and full of endless battles. While spiritual warfare is real, constant struggle is not God’s design for His children. God never intended His people to live in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Obeying God's Commands PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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    The importance of unquestioning obedience to God's commands and aligning our lives with His will, as disobedience leads to consequences and rejection from the Lord.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, we're going to dive into a passage from the Word of God that teaches us about unquestioning obedience to His commands, the consequences of disobedience, and the importance of aligning our lives with His will. C.S. Lewis once said, "The ...read more

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    Sober Up PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 22, 2023
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    This sermon explores discerning right from almost right, listening to God's voice over others, and making decisions based on truth in a world full of misinformation.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to be with you again, in this sacred space where we gather, united in our love for God and our desire to know Him more. We're here to open our hearts and minds to the wisdom of His Word, to seek His guidance, and to grow in our understanding of His will for ...read more

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    Esther: A People Redeemed, Hope Revealed.

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 18, 2025
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    The story of Esther and her place in the history of the Jewish people is fascinating in that it speaks of God's providence all the while not mentioning God. It deepens our understanding of his care for us and for all people. Hope is revealed, what part do we play now?

    Esther: A people redeemed, hope revealed. Read Esther 4:9-14 The book of Esther is an account of the redemption of the Jewish people that were residing in the nation of Persia, a nation of 127 provinces. Persia or now days modern Iran stretched from India to the Mediterranean Sea, including ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 20, 2024
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    This sermon explores a profound truth found in Scripture: the principle that obedience is better than sacrifice. This concept is not only fundamental to our understanding of God’s will but also vital for our growth in faith.

    Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to explore a profound truth found in Scripture: the principle that obedience is better than sacrifice. This concept is not only fundamental to our understanding of God’s will but also vital for our growth in faith. Our main text ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Forms Of Modern Idolatry

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Aug 23, 2024
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    What do you define as idolatry? Should you be concerned with the idea of idolatry in modern times?

    What do you define as idolatry? Should you be concerned with the idea of idolatry in modern times? If you ask assembly goers about whether idolatry exists in modern times they may say, “Yes”! If you ask them if it is a concern for them they might say, “No, it does not affect me because I do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Measure Of Our Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Mark Hall on Mar 17, 2024
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     | 2,950 views

    I give my permission for this sermon to be used in its fullest for the glory of God. God will one day measure our lives and one of the things He will most certainly measure is our sacrifice.

    THE MEASURE OF OUR SACRIFICE Please open your Bible to Romans 12:1 for today’s message, “The Measure of our Sacrifice.” God will one day measure our lives and one of the things He will most certainly measure is our sacrifice. Many hear the word sacrifice, and they immediately think of suffering and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    True Mustard Seed Faith

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 5, 2024
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     | 5,662 views

    People believe that if you have just a tiny amount of faith (like a mustard seed) that you can do great things for God. Is this true? The answer to mustard seed faith is explained in this message.

    True Mustard Seed Faith Scripture: Matthew 17:20-21; First Samuel 15:1-9; 19-22; Luke 5:1-11 Good morning, Strangers Rest! This morning, the title of my message today is “True Mustard Seed Faith.” But before I talk about mustard seed faith, I want to remind you of what the Bible says about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon # 4 - Seek To Please God Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 30, 2024
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     | 1,242 views

    Often we miss out on God’s call for our lives when we disobey the Lord or choose to please people over God. As a church may we not shun our responsibility to proclaim Christ, but stand up boldly to proclaim Christ and the good news of the Gospel.

    We read in Jonah 1:4, “Then the LORD sent a great wind over the sea, and a severe storm broke out. It seemed as if the ship were about to break up.” (ISV) As we continue these studies on the life of Jonah, we will be pleasantly surprised to know that there is a lot that we as a church can learn ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Obedience: The Key To Miracles

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 14, 2025
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    Obedience is the foundation of every divine encounter and the key to unlocking miracles.

    OBEDIENCE: THE KEY TO MIRACLES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it." – John 2:5 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 28:1-2, 1 Samuel 15:22, Luke 5:4-7, Isaiah 1:19, Matthew 7:24-27 INTRODUCTION: Obedience is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Book Of Lamentations – Part 8 – Destruction Of The Temple, Wall And Gates Of Jerusalem, The Whole Jewish Ceremonies Gone - Chapter 2:6-9 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 18, 2025
     | 421 views

    The LORD is blamed for the destruction of Judah and the Temple and the wall and gates, but it was brought about by the people’s gross s in. Today's verses see destruction God allowed in His permissive will. So much sin today is “allowed” by God in this age of grace, but a reckoning to come.

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 8 – DESTRUCTION OF THE TEMPLE, WALL AND GATES OF JERUSALEM, THE WHOLE JEWISH CEREMONIES GONE - CHAPTER 2:6-9 Jeremiah laments the overthrow of his nation by Babylon’s ruthless army and all around him is destruction. The people had been warned over and over to turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational