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  • Scott Coltrain avatar

    The Obedience Of Faith

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,950 views

    Can mere belief in God and the truths of His Word win the Lord’s approval and blessings? To the contrary, the Scriptures plainly teach that only a faith that leads to obedience to God wins approval and reward.

    When one reads the Letter to the Romans and then reads the Letter of James, there may appear to be a contradiction. Romans 4:1-6 clearly teaches that we are justified by faith apart from works. However, James 2:24 says that a man is justified by works and not by faith alone. Martin Luther saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    Radical Obedience

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 30, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,179 views

    When we're truly saved, we will always belong to Jesus. So what does he mean when he says to lose an arm or a leg or gouge out an eye of it's keeping you from heaven? Jesus calls us to radical obedience.

    Mark 9:43-48 Radical Obedience What kind of dedication does it take to be a terrorist? Seriously, think about this for a minute. How dedicated would you have to be to fly an airplane into a skyscraper? Or to strap explosives to your body and walk into a market? We certainly don’t condone these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    The Gold Standard

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 7, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,481 views

    Our Lord reframes an ancient code, moving it from passive compliance to active obedience. He calls us to go to practice an unselfish standard of fairness/righteousness. This is what He did. And this is what He empowers us to do.

    James Cash Penny started a general merchandise store in Kemmerer, Wyoming in 1902, which he built into a multi-billion dollar enterprise on the guiding principle of the Golden Rule. For years J.C. Penny stores were called “Golden Rule stores”. It was Mr. Penny’s belief that ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Obedience Of Faith Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 5, 2008
     | 3,896 views

    Faith, obedience and patient acceptance of suffering can attract others to the Gospel.

    “If it is you calling, Lord, bid me come to you.” We have all been called by Jesus–usually in a tiny, whispering sound, barely audible above the roar and clamor of our lives. That is why we must take time every day to pray, to listen in silence to the Walker on the waters. But we can’t ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Understanding Obedience

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,036 views

    Christians are called to live a lifestyle of Obedience with Christ

    Understanding Obedience 1 John 3:21-24, James 1:22-27 May 17, 2009 Morning Service Introduction Imagine, if you will, that you work for a company whose president found it necessary to travel out of the country and spend an extended period of time abroad. So he says to you and the other trusted ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Rick Boyne avatar

    A Matter Of Obedience

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,812 views

    We must be faithful to obey what God has told us to do.

    A Matter of Obedience January 31, 2010 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be faithful to obey what God has told us to do. Focus Passage: Matthew 25:14-30 Supplemental Passage: And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bolton avatar

    Joseph - The Obedient Series

    Contributed by Brian Bolton on Dec 9, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,758 views

    This message is a look at the life of Joseph and his Dilemma, Character, Crisis, and Obedience.

    Series: The Nativity Message: Joseph – The Obedient Main Text: MATTHEW 1:18-25 Please Stand The Birth of Jesus Christ 18This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    Excuses Or Obedience Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Feb 7, 2025
     | 707 views

    We will leave Saul alone with little to do but wait as Jesus had directed him to do; and we pick up our passage with God speaking to another servant.

    “Excuses or Obedience” Acts 9:10-18 We left off last time with Saul being led by others to Damascus and left alone with strangers for 3 days. He did not eat or drink during that time. Vs. 6 “And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Baldwin avatar

    Elijah's Obedience

    Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 2, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,643 views

    The greatness of Elijah is found in his obedience. the btook was running dry but Elijah waited on God's command.

    Elijah’s Obedience I Kings 17:7-16 Intro. I. The Drying Brook: Elijah had been beside the brook, between 6 months and a year, he had been miraculously fed and cared for by God. Even the brook was a miracle, for it kept furnishing water during a drought. Too often we miss the fact ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    Complete Obedience

    Contributed by Richard White on Jun 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,103 views

    What is it that saves us and keeps us walking with Jesus. Complete obedience.

    Complete Obedience. Acts 2:38ff They asked "What must we do to be saved? Peter replied Repent and be Baptized for the forgiveness of sins and the gift of the Holy Spirit." Complete obedience, do everything we are required to do in order to receive the prize. In the Great commission we are told ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    The Joy Of Obedience

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 28, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 319 views

    The Bible has much to say about obedience. In fact, obedience is an essential part of the Christian faith. Jesus Himself was “obedient unto death, even death on a cross”

    The Joy Of Obedience The Bible has much to say about obedience. In fact, obedience is an essential part of the Christian faith. Jesus Himself was “obedient unto death, even death on a cross” (Philippians 2:8). For Christians, the act of taking up our cross and following Christ (Matthew 16:24) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Cesar Delgado avatar

    Life Of Obedience Series

    Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Oct 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,846 views

    How do you demonstrate your obedience to God? True obedience to God means doing what God says, when He says, how He says, as long as He says, until what He says is accomplished

    Obedience to God’s Word Luke 6:46-49 September 16, 2007 Sermon series: Following Christ Introduction Today’s message is fourth in our series on Following Christ. In the past last weeks, God place before us that following Him means: 1. Live for Christ • Place Christ above all others • Sacrifice ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Greg Nance avatar

    The Obedience Of Faith

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,531 views

    God is calling everyone from everywhere through the Gospel of Jesus Christ to what??? The obedience of faith... What is that all about? Let’s see what Romans says.

    Our Wednesday night New Year’s lock-in was a wonderful experience. This was the best way to bring in the New Year I have ever experienced! The last few years I have tried to be in bed by 10:00 p.m. and dream in the new year. The very last thing I care to do is watch a two ton ball of lights be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Providence: The Active Hand Of God Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 13, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,905 views

    The key to success and significance as a Chrisitan, a Church, part of the Kingdom of God is God active working in your life.

    Intro: Remember that the book of Joshua is not about a group of people that were really good at conquering. They were instead at times really good at following the commands of the Living God. They learned to live with God active in their lives. What have we discovered so far? God did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Obedience And Forgiveness

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 8, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,355 views

    God wants complete obedience to His word. In return for our reentant behavior, we are forgiven.

    Obedience and Forgiveness Matthew 21:23-32 Introduction In our Gospel message today, we see a parable read to the chief priests and the elders of the people. They were looking to find a way to squash Jesus’ authority and stop the spread of His influence. For centuries, the Pharisees had ran the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran