Sermons on Being Obedient:

Sanctified Silence Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

Silence has the advantage of being a two way street. By silence we speak to God, and also allow Him to speak to us. Silence is both saying something, and listening to something being said.

You can learn in silence what sound can never teach you. Howard Thurman tells of one of his University students who was a deep sea diver. He wrote of his experience of being on the bottom of the ocean. The water was clear and he was in the midst of a coral rock garden. He sat down to look around. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Humility Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 11, 2025

Humility is a powerful virtue that is essential for our relationship with God and with others.

HUMILITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 2:3-8 (NIV): "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. In your relationships with one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living Without Self Confidence

Contributed by Walter Troup on Apr 6, 2019

Self-confidence is a good thing, but what balance should we have in our abilities and the things God has called us to do. This is a closer look at the lives of two heroes of the faith.

Living Without Self Confidence. Having self-confidence is a good thing. No one likes to be around someone who is not confident. In fact, people will say you must believe in yourself, if you don’t you will never achieve anything. But I believe that there is a fine line between having ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6, Exodus 3:11, Exodus 4:1, Exodus 4:10-13, Judges 6:1, Proverbs 3:5-6, 1 Thessalonians 5:24, Proverbs 19:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Positioning Oneself For Favour

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 24, 2025

God’s favour is still available today and can turn any life around in an instant. However, it is not automatic—it flows to those who are rightly positioned in heart, attitude, and obedience.

POSITIONING ONESELF FOR FAVOUR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ruth 2:1-17 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:3-4, Psalm 102:13, Genesis 39:21, Esther 2:15-17, Luke 2:52 INTRODUCTION: Favour is a divine advantage that causes a person to stand out and be preferred above others. It is not merely luck ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Receive Blessings In The Midst Of Trials Series

Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 8, 2000

Through our study of this verse, we’re going to see, as James’ readers saw, where spiritual labor, obedience, maturity of faith, and endurance leads. It leads to blessings from God.

How To Receive Blessings in the Midst of Trials James 1:12 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church December 3, 2000 Introduction: To this point, James has given us a very detailed formula for enduring the trials of life. He has taught us about what attitudes we should have in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: *other

Mercy Seat

Contributed by Dan Farrell on Jul 19, 2001

So the Ark represented for Israel the localized presence of God in judgment, mercy, forgiveness, and love; and because it contained the Ten Commandments, it was a visible reminder that their life was to be lived in obedience to the expressed will of G

INTRODUCTION: The Mercy Seat was on top of the lid of the Ark of Covenant. It was described by Martin Luther in his German Bible as the mercy seat because the Lord “sat” enthroned over it in mercy, invisibly present where the wingtips of two cherubim met above it, guarding the divine presence. So ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:10-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking Across Impossibilities Part One Series

Contributed by Arthur And Marie Mason on May 11, 2004

If you have faith, walk in obedience to God and His Word... you can walk across impossibilities. Through faith in God... all your situations can become possible.

Walking Across Impossibilities Part One Through Faith, Your Impossible Situation Can Become Possible Exodus 1: 11-21; 2:1-9). We are going to look at Moses, God’s chosen deliverer, and how through God, he was able to lead the children of Israel out of bondage. They had been in bondage in Egypt ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:11-21, Exodus 2:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Following The Heart Series

Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Jun 21, 2010

Ruth goes out into the fields to glean, and winds up in the middle of God’s will by her humility and obedience. We can learn from Ruth’s example.

Introduction I want to pick up with the though we ended with last time: Lastly, a prayer (paraphrased from Tommy Tenny in the “God Chasers” : Lord, break out of the box we try to put you in and destroy everything in our lives that is not of You. Mess up our schedules, plans, and ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Does Amazing Things

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 4, 2015

What did they do that we can learn from? First, they asked God to teach them what to do. Second, they committed themselves to obedience. Third, they kept an attitude of worship.

LIFE OF SAMSON: GOD DOES AMAZING THINGS JUDGES 13:1-25 INTRODUCTION… Amazing Story 1 (p) I remember the time I wrecked my dad’s car… I have tried to forget the details, but it was a mistake I made that I did not really learn from because I have had 2 accidents since that one ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living The Blessed Life.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 7, 2023

Psalm 1 does not teach the duty of obedience so much as it invokes affection for the Torah. In Psalm 1, the righteous are not those who obey the Torah, but are those who delight in the Torah.

Living the Blessed Life. Psalm 1:1-6NKJV The desert is abundant with life, but there is a stark contrast between plants that are near water and plants that are in the drier parts of the landscape. Those plants near the water display abundant growth. Those plants that are near the water display ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, Psalm 92:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Inauguration Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Jesus' victory over temptation gives us hope and shows us that we can overcome too. His humility, obedience, and reliance on God's Word are examples for us to follow.

Jesus went to John the Baptist to be baptized. John was like, "Wait, you should be baptizing me!" But Jesus insisted. He was showing us how to be humble and obedient. Humility is super important, especially for leaders. Jesus was humble even before His baptism. He gave up everything, even His life, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-19

Topics: Spiritual Strength, Divine Guidance, Faithful Endurance, Biblical Teachings

The Danger Of Ignoring True Prophetic Voices Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025

1 Kings 22 is a powerful call to discernment and obedience. Ahab had every opportunity to escape death—but he ignored the one voice that could have saved him.

THE DANGER OF IGNORING TRUE PROPHETIC VOICES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 22:1-40 Supporting Texts: 2 Timothy 4:3-4; Amos 3:7; Proverbs 14:12; Hebrews 3:15; Jeremiah 23:16-17 INTRODUCTION: 1 Kings 22 closes the first book of Kings with a sobering account of King Ahab’s final ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 22:1-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

True Signs Of Conversion

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 18, 2025

Conversion is not a mere human decision but a divine work that leaves lasting evidence. It brings a new heart, a changed life, a love for God and others, a hunger for spiritual things, and a life of obedience.

TRUE SIGNS OF CONVERSION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Supporting Texts: Acts 3:19; Ezekiel 36:26-27; Matthew 3:8; Galatians 5:22-23; Romans 6:4 INTRODUCTION: Conversion is not just an emotional decision or a mere religious ritual—it is a radical transformation of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Honours Those Who Honour Him Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025

Honour is a spiritual principle that draws divine attention. When individuals choose to honour God, whether through zeal, reverence, obedience, or service, they position themselves for divine promotion and favour.

GOD HONOURS THOSE WHO HONOUR HIM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 11:6, 1 Chronicles 12:18 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 2:30, Proverbs 3:9, Romans 12:10-11, Daniel 1:8-9, Matthew 25:21 INTRODUCTION: Honour is a spiritual principle that draws divine attention. When individuals choose ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 11:6, 1 Chronicles 12:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 10, 2025

The God of wisdom is not distant or silent—He invites us to walk in His counsel daily. The wisdom of God is accessible through His Word, prayer, the Holy Spirit, and reverent obedience.

GOD OF WISDOM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 11:33 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:19, Daniel 2:20-22, James 1:5, 1 Corinthians 1:24, Colossians 2:3 INTRODUCTION: Wisdom is more than knowledge or intelligence—it is divine insight into how to apply truth in real-life situations. When the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God