Sermons on Ask Obediently:

Rest

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 21, 2021

I have a question for you: When is the last time you took a day off? Of course, the question to be asked is: what do I mean by DAY OFF? When is the last time you took a day off -> TO REST?

REST I have a question for you: When is the last time you took a day off? That one should be pretty easy, of course there are some of you out there who are analyzing the question. And, of course, the question to be asked is: what do I mean by DAY OFF? So let me ask the question more directly: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Exodus 33:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

"Christ's Obedient Death And Resurrection Did It All.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 16, 2002

March 24, 2002 -- SUNDAY OF THE PASSION -- Palm Sunday Passion Sunday Philippians 2: 5-11 Title: “Christ’s obedient death and resurrection did it all.”

March 24, 2002 -- SUNDAY OF THE PASSION -- Palm Sunday Passion Sunday Philippians 2: 5-11 Title: “Christ’s obedient death and resurrection did it all.” This passage seems to be an early Christian hymn, inserted at this point by Paul to reinforce his point made in verses one to five, be of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Basis For Christian Ministry Is Trustful Obedience.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on May 30, 2002

August 4, 2002 -- ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 13 Isaiah 55:1-5 Psalm 145:8-9, 15-22 (Psalm 145: 8-9, 14-21 NRSV) You open wide your hand and satisfy the needs of every living creature. (Ps. 145:17) Romans 9:1-5 Matthew 14:13-21 Color:

August 4, 2002 -- ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 13 Isaiah 55:1-5 Psalm 145:8-9, 15-22 (Psalm 145: 8-9, 14-21 NRSV) You open wide your hand and satisfy the needs of every living creature. (Ps. 145:17) Romans 9:1-5 Matthew 14:13-21 Color: Green Title: “The basis for Christian ministry is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

We Learn Obedience To Become Like Jesus Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 10, 2016

The Father's free gift makes us His sons and daughters, and we grow in faith through obedience in suffering.

Our Lady of Sorrows 2016 Joy of the Gospel The commemoration of Our Lady of Sorrows comes right after the great Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross–yesterday. We cannot separate Mary from Jesus and we cannot separate either from the definitive work of our salvation that they together ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Catholic

God’s Promises Behind Obedience

Contributed by Carl Palatino on Aug 8, 2011

When God calls, He made promises for those who obey.

GOD’S PROMISES BEHIND OBEDIENCE Genesis 12:1-3 Introduction: When God calls, He made promises for those who obey. Body: I. GUIDANCE The LORD said to Abram: Leave your country, your family, and your relatives and go to the land that I will show you. (v.1) • Challenges: • a. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Liturgy And Our Learning Obedience Through Suffering Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 19, 2013

Just as Jesus learned obedience through suffering, so St. Agnes and all the saints; we celebrate this in every Mass.

Monday of 2nd Week in Course 21 Jan 2013: St. Agnes Sacrosanctum Concilium Jesus offered up prayers and supplications during his mortal life, with loud cries and tears, to the one who could save Him from death–His eternal Father, and He was heard. And He learned obedience through suffering. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Guidepost Two – When Obedience Clashes With Culture Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025

Christians honor civil authority, but when obedience to people means disobedience to God, they obey Him with courage, humility, and unshakable joy.

The council chamber in Jerusalem was tense. Leaders of the Sanhedrin gathered in a semicircle, their robes still and their eyes sharp. In the center stood a handful of Galilean fishermen who had been arrested for one reason: they would not stop speaking the name of Jesus. The high priest leaned ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29, 1 Peter 2:13-17, Romans 13:1-4, Acts 5:41

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

14. The Rejection Of Saul: Obedience Over Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

Have you ever told yourself, ‘God knows my heart,’ while deliberately doing something He’s already told you not to?” We often give ourselves credit for partial obedience—as if God should be pleased with most of our compliance.

The Rejection of Saul: Obedience Over Sacrifice May 28, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 15 Have you ever told yourself, ‘God knows my heart,’ while deliberately doing something He’s already told you not to?” We often give ourselves credit for partial obedience—as ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Expecting A Miracle Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 12, 2014

Ask God for it, have expectant faith, trust God, and he will deliver!

Expecting A Miracle Text: John 2:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: "The decision to grow always involves a choice between risk and comfort. This means that to be a follower of Jesus, you must renounce comfort as the ultimate value of your life. And that’s sobering news to most of us, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Problem With Asking Jesus To "Just Fix My Problem"

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 28, 2010

This message looks at the two of Jesus's parables on the danger of half-heartedness.

I Just Need A Little Help: Will Jesus just fix my problem. . . and leave the rest of my life alone? - Often when people call on God, they’re not looking to make a big change. They just need a little help with a problem. - They’re not looking to put God first in everything; they just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

What Did The Lord Jesus Ask Of His Disciples

Contributed by Antonius Fu on Jun 10, 2023

The Lord Jesus wants His followers to deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, today we will reflect on a theme related to discipleship. And we will learn about the price a disciple must pay through what the Lord Jesus said in His teaching. In the passage of God's word we see that the Lord Jesus told the people who were following Him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Persistent

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 15, 2010

God never gets tired of hearing our prayers regardless of how many times we pray for the same thing.

Text: “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up” (Luke 18:1). Have you ever felt like giving up because you thought something was too difficult for you to learn or do? Maybe the therapy you were going through caused you pain and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Christ, Our Example

Contributed by Noah Martinez on Mar 28, 2010

When we get to the gates of that city, they wont ask for your I.D. - they will look for a resemblance of Christ in your life - that is your pass into heaven.

CHRIST, OUR EXAMPLE 1Thes. 1:5 & 1Pet. 2:21-23 Christ IS Our Example In Word And In Deed. As we can walk as Christ walked, we can talk as Christ talked. This is not a condition of one’s feet or lips, it is a condition of the heart. Before we can walk as Christ walked, and talk as He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-23, 1 Thessalonians 1:5

Denomination: Holiness

Heeding Advice

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 26, 2012

We need to be ready to follow the advice for which we have asked.

Heeding Advice November 25, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We need to be ready to follow the advice for which we have asked. Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 17:15-23 Supplemental Passage: But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 17:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Asking, Seeking And Knocking God’s Way Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 18, 2011

Genuine prayer focuses on those things that are on God’s heart, not on our personal needs and desires.

[“O Lord, Won’t You Buy Me a Mercedes Benz” video] The way that we pray says a lot about what we think about God. Unfortunately, Janis Joplin, and a lot of other people for that matter, view God as someone who exists to do their bidding and give them what they want – kind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Baptist