Sermons on Call To Obedience:

A Call To Discernment

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 22, 2025

We must learn to practice discernment

A Call to Discernment June 22, 2025, Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must learn to practice discernment Focus Passage: Philippians 1:9–10 Supplemental Passage: Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship: Calling Of Samuel Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 25, 2006

Stewardship sermon....kind of, sort of. God calls us to both ministry and stewardship - but expects obedience First joke is not funny, but is a set up for later

A certain Jewish couple, expecting to the their first child, argued hotly about what name should be given to their little boy. This went on for weeks. Finally, exhausted, they asked their rabbi to intervene. The exasperated mom-to-be said, "I want to name my child after my father, but my husband ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where He Leads Me, I'll Go

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 17, 2011

Challenge to see if you are really willing to go and do what the Lord asks you do.

Where ever He leads, I’ll go Acts chapter 8 Introduction- (Some ideas taken from fellow coleagues of Sermoncentral) Please turn to Acts chapter 8 I want to challenge you this morning, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-30

Denomination: Nazarene

Wherever He Leads, I'll Go

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Feb 26, 2007

Jesus calls each of us DAILY to follow Him. He is always leading us to new territory, new tasks, new responsibilities and new service. He daily calls us to deeper understanding. Jesus’ calling to us never ends. Sadly though, our response to Him often

Wherever He Leads, I’ll Go By Rev. Dan Mahan Luke 9:23 “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross DAILY and follow me.” A man was out fishing in his boat, when he hooked into a large bass. He fought the fish for quite awhile, and finally got it reeled into the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Grand Theft Donkey

Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 16, 2019

Discussing how Jesus taking a donkey is a precursor of Him offering Himself for us

Grand Theft Donkey? CCCAG Palm Sunday, April 14, 2019 Scripture- Mark 11:1-11 Intro: Favorite Cars- {Whiteboard up- poll congregation for their first car/best car brand and then their dream car.} Now imagine you finally get your dream car. You’re out in the driveway washing and waxing it. You’ve ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Real Outcasts Series

Contributed by Marlou Javier on Oct 5, 2020

 The tax collectors and prostitutes were not welcome by religious people. They were the lowest of the low.  According to the religious leaders tax collectors and prostitutes would have no part in the kingdom of God.  But in God’s eyes, who are the real outcasts?

Intro to main points: The first son was rebellious but repented. The second son talked a good game but disobeyed his father. The command of the father was to work in the vineyard, therefore this parable is not only about salvation but also of Christian service. IN THIS PARABLE, JESUS TEACHES ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

She Called Him Emmanuel

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Dec 15, 2006

Jesus is the greatest promise given to us through scripture and realized through the obedience of Mary and Joseph.

Matthew 1:18-25 She Called Him Emmanuel Introduction - Rob Bell, pastor of Mars Hill Bible Church, was having breakfast with his dad and his younger son at the Real Food Café on Eastern Avenue, just south of Alger in Grand Rapids. As they were finishing their meal, he noticed that the waitress ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Anatomy Of A Disciple

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 9, 2005

This sermon looks at the characteristics of a Christ-Follwer - Humility, Obedience, Confession, and Surrender.

The Anatomy of a Disciple Pastor Jeff Williams 07-20-03 In graduate school, I escaped the most feared class in the psychology department, “A and P.” This class frightened even the most serious student. “Anatomy and Physiology” was no “head-bone connected to the neck-bone” class. Students were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wage A Winning War For Life Part 3

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 16, 2006

To face the challenges of life, we are to live overcoming, optimistic and obedient lives.

Unless we are soldiers, we have no idea how intense a battle can get except by what we see on CNN. Let us watch a portion of the movie “Gladiator” by Russell Crowe so we can visualize the spiritual armor that God gave us. [Watch the opening battle scene in “Gladiator”] Your battles in life are as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 20, 2024

This sermon explores a profound truth found in Scripture: the principle that obedience is better than sacrifice. This concept is not only fundamental to our understanding of God’s will but also vital for our growth in faith.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to explore a profound truth found in Scripture: the principle that obedience is better than sacrifice. This concept is not only fundamental to our understanding of God’s will but also vital for our growth in faith. Our main text ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Experience Versus Obedience In Faith

Contributed by Michael Trask on Feb 6, 2007

We put a high premium on our experience in life. This limits us and also prevents us from the greater experience and reality which Jesus calls us to enter. Peter was "experienced" in fishing. But Jesus would take him beyond his experience. Us too.

You are talking to someone about something, something that you know is true with all of your heart. And right in the middle, of making your most convincing point, they stop you and they say those words that bring a sudden end to all discussion. “ That has not been my experience!” They say. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Remembrance Day” A Call For Repentance

Contributed by Samer Kandalaft on Nov 14, 2007

Remembrance Day is the Church response to the Gospel message of repentance and obedience.Blessed are the peacemakers..... for they will be called children of God”

Sermon for Remembrance Day, 11th November 2007 “Remembrance Day” A Call For Repentance Jonah 3:1-10; Romans 3:9-23; John 15.9-17 Today it’s Remembrance Day..... a day in which At 11th hour on 11th November in 1918.... World War 1 came to an end....... and the armistice was signed,..... this ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love, Obedience, And The Peace Beyond Understanding

Contributed by Mark Zorn on May 24, 2025

Jesus’ call to love and obedience, coupled with His promise of the Holy Spirit and peace, is a divine blueprint for a life of purpose, fulfillment, and harmony.

Good Afternoon. Today, as we meditate on Jesus’ words in John 14:23-29, I want to center our reflection on one core truth: love is what makes the world go round. Jesus’ call to love and obedience, coupled with His promise of the Holy Spirit and peace, is a divine blueprint for a life of purpose, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obedience: The Evidence Of His Love

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 6, 2017

Obedience which does not proceed from genuine love to Christ has no reality in it; it is not the genuine offspring of the heart, the real act of the soul. It lacks the essential motive and inspiration of all Christian deeds.

OBEDIENCE: THE EVIDENCE OF HIS LOVE Study Text: John 14: 15 - 21 Introduction: - Jesus said, "If you love me, you will obey what I command”. Three motives for obedience exist: We can obey because we have to; we can obey because we need to; or we can obey because we want to. - A slave obeys because ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Called To The Royal Priesthood

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 18, 2007

Theme: You are called to a priesthood of believers that intercede for all who will come to salvation through Christ Jesus. That calling comes from God and comes to fulfillment in your life through obedience to Jesus Christ.

A Call to the Royal Priesthood How to Fulfill God’s Purpose for Your Life Rev. Sean Lester May 4, 2003 Text: Hebrews 5:1-10 Every high priest is selected from among men and is appointed to represent them in matters related to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. [2] He is able to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal