Sermons on allegiance to god: showing 61-75 of 214,351

Taking Sides

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 6, 2023

In the battle between good and evil, God and Ba’al, the only safe place to be is squarely behind God.

Everybody loves a contest. Why else are people going to see the Buccaneers play the Vikings next Sunday? From Project Runway to the Kentucky Derby, from Jeopardy to the World Cup, we enjoy seeing experts duke it out. And we like seeing underdogs win, too. People still remember the “Miracle on Ice” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-21, 1 Kings 18:30-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Encounters: Gideon Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jul 3, 2004

This is about Gideon’s God encounter.

Have you ever felt inadequate for the task at hand? When I was a kid, a professional carpenter helped us re-roof our house. I took ten swings of the hammer to the nail in, but he only took two. Once my boss asked me to take a look at her care engine. Then there was the time that our kids were ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Must I Do? Obey God Rather Than Men Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 8, 2013

Lordship requires our allegiance be first and foremost to the authority and call of God.

WHAT MUST I DO? OBEY GOD RATHER THAN MEN ACTS 5:17-32 “Peter and the other apostles replied: "We must obey God rather than men!”(Acts 5:29) Big Idea: Lordship requires our allegiance be first and foremost to the authority and call of God. ACTS 5:17-32 17 Then the high priest and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29

Denomination: Nazarene

I Pledge Allegiance To… (July 4th Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 30, 2022

We live in a land of “creature worshippers”.

For example... Illus: A seventeen-year-old girl made Elvis Presley not just an entertainer, or a mortal. She made him an idol and she literally worshipped him. It is a matter of record that she has seen his movie: • “LOVE ME TENDER” 107 times. • “LOVING YOU” 110 times. • “KING CREOLE” 91 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

God Is The Treasure Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Sep 25, 2009

In order to worship God properly we must have a correct view of Him, He must be a treasure to us

The God Gene: How Faith Is Hardwired into Our Genes, by molecular biologist Dean Hamer. Hamer says. "I think we follow the basic law of nature, which is that we’re a bunch of chemical reactions running around in a bag." This Psalm was written in a time of urgent need; it opens in the form of a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Loving God's Word

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 23, 2016

In Psalms 119:113-136 The Psalmist gives 4 steps to loving God's word.

Loving God’s Word When I found this passage during my devotional time I must say the words made me stop and examine myself. I asked myself the following questions and I hope and pray that you might ask similar questions as well. Do I really love the word of God the way that I should? Has ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:113-136

Denomination: Baptist

Learning Kingdom Values Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Being part of God’s Kingdom means being born again and living according to His values. It’s not just about going to heaven; it’s about experiencing God’s Kingdom here and now.

This week, we're diving into what it means to be citizens of God's Kingdom. So, let's imagine for a second that you're a citizen of a country, say, the Kingdom of Candyland. Sounds fun, right? But being a citizen means you've got to follow the rules of Candyland. You can't just go around eating all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:29-32

Topics: Spiritual Citizenship, Kingdom Living, Divine Allegiance, God's Sovereignty

Why Did God Send Jesus? (John 2:23-3:21) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 9, 2022

When we look at Judeans' rejection of Jesus, it's an open question. Did God want his people to be condemned, or not?

Last week, I worked very hard to end on a sour note. Let's reread 2:23-24: (23) Now, while he was in Jerusalem during the Passover at the feast, many gave allegiance to his name, seeing his signs that he was doing. (24) Now, Jesus himself wasn't giving his own allegiance to them because ...read more

Scripture: John 2:23-24, John 3:1-21, John 17:3

A Whorific Love For God Series

Contributed by David Kirkner on Nov 11, 2005

Sometimes God’s unfailing love becomes tough love

Introduction to: A Whorific Love For God If it ever happened in today’s Christian church it would travel the gossip line right across the country. Today’s 21st century Pharisees would shake their heads in disgust and others who didn’t know the context of the tale would add false but juicy tid-bits ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When God Seems Unreal Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jan 2, 2002

If we choose to live as if God is not real in our lives, we may commit sins we too will regret for life.

Introduction: David was a man who loved God, a man after God’s own heart. He sinned, and it was intensified because of who he was and how he mishandled it. But it was just sin, an act of disobedience he came later to regret with bitter tears. And unless we take heed (1 Corinthians 10:12) to his ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Obey God Rather Than Man

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Sep 15, 2024

Be subject to authorities but obey God rather than man where there is a conflict.

Who are you, whom do you serve? I pray you are a Christian, a Christ follower, and a Child of God. Who do you say you are? Children of God obey the laws of this earthly world AND the law that established all earthly rules, God’s Law. Humans are subject to appointed and divine powers. Man is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1, Daniel 2:21, Daniel 4:17, Acts 5:29

Denomination: Other

A Whorific Love For God Series

Contributed by David Kirkner on Nov 19, 2005

Sometimes God’s unfailing love becomes tough love

Introduction to: A Whoriffic Love For God If it ever happened in today’s Christian church it would travel the gossip line right across the country. Today’s 21st century Pharisees would shake their heads in disgust and others who didn’t know the context of the tale would add false but juicy ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

“foxholes And Followers” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 2, 2013

Jesus displayed the cost of Discipleship in His own Life and Death and followers of Him can expect nothing less than total commitment to God's Kingdom.

“Foxholes and Followers” Matthew 8:18-23, Luke 14: 25-33 Although we are looking at Matthew 8 today, the context is actually from Isaiah 53: “Surely our griefs, He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Forget Not All His Benefits

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 15, 2020

If we don’t get into the habit of thanking God for what we DO have we’ll soon become ungrateful because of what we DON’T have.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Text: Psalms 103:1-22; Ephesians 5:19-20; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ILL. Thinking about his childhood, Chuck Swindoll wrote: "I recall, as a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22, Ephesians 5:19-20, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Goes To The Extreme

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 5, 2001

When God gets our attention.

THESE PASSAGES OF SCRIPTURE REVEAL THAT THE PEOPLE WERE IN A STATE OF APOSTACY/FALLING AWAY. THEIR ALLEGIENCE TO GOD HAD BEEN SEVERED AND THEIR HEARTS HAD GROWN COLD, STALE, AND CALLUSED. THEY SERVED GOD TO PLEASE THE PROPHETS AND SERVED BAAL TO PLEASE THE KING. BUT MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-24

Denomination: Baptist