Sermons on Biblical Obedience:

The Humility Of Christ

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 30, 2013

The ultimate example of humility: the 'self-emptying' of Christ. The obedience of the Cross; the sacrifice accepted. "Let this mind be in you!"

THE HUMILITY OF CHRIST. Philippians 2:5-11. Jesus placed a little child in the midst of His followers telling them that they had to be like a little child in order to enter the kingdom of heaven. By this one symbolic act He teaches us to accept the kingdom of God with the humility and trust of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Must I Do? You Must Deny Yourself And Follow Him Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 15, 2013

The way of costly obedience is the way that leads to joy but what God says you "must" do God knows you can do.

WHAT MUST I DO? DENY YOURSELF, TAKE UP YOUR CROSS AND FOLLOW JESUS** LUKE 9:18-26 Big Idea: The way of costly obedience is the way that leads to joy. Intro: Imagine that you made a visit to your doctor and he told you that you had a disease. He tells you that you can survive the disease if ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Keeping The Commandments Is Everything (1 Corinthians 7:17-24) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 21, 2022

You can serve God just fine, in your current state. Slave or free, married or single. What God wants, is obedience.

We've taken a little break from 1 Corinthians, and after getting back into 1 Corinthians 7, I remember why. This is a hard chapter. Paul has one argument running through the length of chapter 7. There's a thread, that's woven through its whole length. But the chapter is too long, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-24

The Necessity Of Endurance: Holding On To Receive The Promise

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 22, 2025

This sermon explains the vital need for perseverance in our present obedience, fueled by the certain hope of receiving God's future promise.

Introduction: The Unseen Ingredient Good evening, church. Imagine a marathon runner. At the starting line, he is filled with energy and enthusiasm. He has studied the route and knows the course he must run. He begins with a strong pace, his heart set on the goal. But as the kilometers wear on, his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:36

Denomination: Baptist

Strengthening Your Faith

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 3, 2025

Faith believes God’s Word, acts on His promise, and speaks to storms—moving from obedience to authority as trust matures in Christ.

Introduction How can you sing “Victory in Jesus” the right way if you don’t have any? You’ve heard it—people smiling and clapping through the song, but if you could look inside, the victory light is barely flickering. Life has a way of testing whether the words we sing are the life we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Romans 10:17, Matthew 14:29, Mark 6:51, 1 Peter 1:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Feed God's People PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

This sermon aims to explore the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand, emphasizing God's provision, the power of faith and obedience, and the blessing of sharing with others.

Good morning, church family. Today, we're diving into a familiar passage of scripture, but we're going to look at it with fresh eyes and open hearts. It's a story about God's provision for His people, the power of faith and obedience, and the blessing of sharing with others. As Charles Spurgeon, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Topics: More Than Stomach

A Law-Abiding Citizen Of The Kingdom PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore the power of God's Word, the blessings that come from obedience to His law, and the joy of being a law-abiding citizen of His kingdom.

Good morning, family! Today, we're going to dive into a book that isn't often discussed but has some real gems in it - the book of Nehemiah. We'll be focusing specifically on Nehemiah 8:1-6 and looking at three powerful topics: the power of God's word, the blessing of obedience to God's law, and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-6

Topics: Meditating, Word, Prosperous

If A Donkey Can See It, Why Can’t We PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

Emphasize the importance of obedience, submission, and recognizing God's sovereignty in our lives, as demonstrated through the story of Balaam and his encounter with the angel of the Lord.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to dive into a story from the Old Testament that speaks to us about God's sovereignty in our lives, the power of obedience, and the blessing of being used by God. As A.W. Tozer once said, "Outside of the will of God, there's nothing I want. Inside the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:22-34

Topics: Lord, Use Me

Let's Go PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to understand the cost of following Jesus, embrace the sacrifices required for true discipleship, and trust in the eternal rewards of obedience to God.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're looking at a passage from the Gospel of Luke that teaches us about what it truly means to follow Jesus. A.W. Tozer said, "The world is perishing for lack of the knowledge of God and the Church is famishing for want of His Presence." We need the presence of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Topics: Following Jesus

Adam Where Are You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to emphasize God's Fatherly Love, the importance of obedience, and the consequences of disobedience as seen in the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.

Even in our moments of disobedience and failure, God is still calling out to us, desiring to bring us back into relationship with Him. We were designed to walk with Him. We were created to adore Him and follow Him. And we are happiest and most fulfilled when we live in alignment with how He made ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9-12

Topics: Father's Day

When You Are Called Out PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2023

This sermon explores Abraham's obedience to God's call, emphasizing the importance of truly knowing God to serve Him with energy, boldness, and contentment. Opening

Good morning, beloved. We are gathered here today, not by chance, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here because our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has called us together to commune, to learn, and to grow in our faith. Today, we're going to turn our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Topics: Moving, God

When You Are Called Out PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2023

This sermon explores Abraham's obedience to God's call, emphasizing the importance of truly knowing God to serve Him with energy, boldness, and contentment. Opening

Good morning, beloved. We are gathered here today, not by chance, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here because our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has called us together to commune, to learn, and to grow in our faith. Today, we're going to turn our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Topics: Moving, God

Joshua PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 25, 2023

This sermon explores Joshua's life, emphasizing the power of obedience, learning from mistakes, and the victory that comes from trusting God in all circumstances.

Good morning, beloved family. It is a joy to gather with you, whether in person or in spirit, as we turn our hearts and minds to the timeless truths of God's Word. Today, we are going to walk alongside a man of faith, a man of courage, a man of obedience. His name is Joshua. Joshua, a figure of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:13

Topics: Overcoming, Obstacles

Paul Goes To Jerusalem PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 9, 2024

This sermon explores the Apostle Paul's unwavering obedience, perseverance in trials, and fearless proclamation of the Gospel, as depicted in Acts 21:16-38. Key

Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather here today, not by chance, but by divine appointment. God, in His infinite wisdom and love, has called us together to share in His Word, to grow in His grace, and to learn from His teachings. Today, we are going to look at a remarkable passage from the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:16-38

Topics: Paul's Attitude

Mustard Seed-Sized Faith 10/05/25 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2025

Trusting Jesus with even the smallest faith leads to powerful results, as God values humble obedience over impressive displays of strength or ability.

If you’ve ever sat at a kitchen table with a bill you can’t pay, a diagnosis you can’t fix, or a relationship you can’t untangle, you’ve likely whispered the disciples’ prayer: "Lord, increase our faith." It’s a simple sentence with a grand ache. We know the feeling of being stretched thin, of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Topics: Faith, Mustard Seed