Sermons on Christs Active Obedience:

"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

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

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

Noah's Obedience And Faith In God Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 9, 2025

Noah, a righteous man who walked faithfully with God

Noah, a righteous man who walked faithfully with God, is one of the most iconic figures in the Bible. His story, found in Genesis 5-9, is a testament to God's judgment, mercy, and covenant with humanity. Who is Noah? Noah was the tenth patriarch from Adam, son of Lamech, and grandson of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9, Hebrews 11:7

Christ Is Able

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 23, 2013

To show that our High Priest - JESUS is much able to help us in time of temptation.

I. EXORDIUM: Is CHRIST able? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our High Priest - JESUS is much able to help us in time of temptation. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 2:18 (Amplified Bible) 2:18 For because He Himself [in His humanity] has suffered in being tempted (tested and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ’s Return To The Mount Of Olives Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 24, 2022

The capture of Jerusalem by Antichrist forces at the Battle of Armageddon will precede the momentous event of Christ's Second Coming. The Mount of Olives will split when he arrives there and a way of escape is made for the Jews remaining in Jerusalem.

Intro We are in the last chapter of Zechariah. Our text today will be Zechariah 14:1-5. This chapter provides details concerning the end-times that we have not yet seen. We have been given pieces of the end-time puzzle throughout this book. But Zechariah 14 brings us to the climatic return of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 14:1-21, Revelation 1:7, Matthew 24:1-44, Zechariah 13:1-9, Romans 8:28-29, Acts 1:9-12, 1 Corinthians 13:9-10, 2 Chronicles 26:16-21, Jude 1:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Evangelism Training: How To Fearlessly Bring Christ Into Any Conversation. Series

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jun 27, 2010

This workshop includes notes, training and activities on fearlessly breaking trough the barriers that keep us from witnessing - You will learn great ways to bring Christ into your conversations.

ICC Evangelism Training #1 Revival is here - Over 260,000 people hear the gospel and more than 174,000 trust Christ worldwide every single day (34,000 in SA, over 30,000 in China, 25,000 in Africa, 16,000 in Muslim countries and more all around the world)!
 Verses: Acts 17:26-27, Mt.4:19, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Free At Last…now What? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

A consideration of how we are to handle our freedom in Christ

Intro: This morning, I want to begin by visiting the closing tag of the movie “Finding Nemo.” It features a number of aquarium creatures who have just escaped from the aquarium inside the dentist’s office. (Play clip from the end of the movie "Finding Nemo" - “OK. Now what do we ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Post-Covid Evangelism

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 23, 2022

Has the mandate for the evangelization of the world changed? His there another plan and if not what shoulld the church be doing today.

Post-Covid Evangelism Matthew 28:16-20 Introduction: What we have in our text this morning is the last command or mandate if you will, given to His disciples before He ascends back to the Father. His ascension is recorded for us in Acts 1:4-11… 4 And, being assembled together with them, commanded ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

You Were Made For This PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to actively participate in God's kingdom work by heeding His call, harnessing their purpose, and handling divine assignments with faith and obedience.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. I greet you with the peace and love of our Lord, Jesus Christ. There is a warmth in this gathering, a warmth that radiates from the shared faith and fellowship we have in our Savior. Today, we gather under the banner of His love, not as mere spectators, but ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Topics: Accepting, Call, Life

Wonderfully Made Sermon Iii: Remade To Make A Difference For Christ Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 13, 2020

To know that my active faith in God and His Son Jesus Christ is making or at least can make a difference in this world motivates me to keep on serving Christ and seeking to influence others to do likewise.

REMADE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR CHRIST The Father’s Legacy Is Reflected By His Children’s Loveliness Not Ugliness ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-12

Believing The Promises Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023

Explores how to actively live out our faith through belief in God's blessings, bearing the burden of obedience, and partnering in His prophetic promise.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to another blessed gathering in the house of our Lord. It's a joy to see each one of you here today, ready to receive the nourishment of God's Word. As we come together in fellowship, let us remember that we are all part of the body of Christ, each one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:45-55, Genesis 12:2

Topics: Prophetic Promise, Power

Journey Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 8, 2004

Being imitators of God will cause us to travel certain paths in life. The path of Love, Truth, Forgiveness, and Obedience.

Intro: There seem to be many imitators today. But for the most part the imitations are cheap imitations. They are just surface cover ups as a way to make a living or to cheat people. From Wal-Mart you have Great Value In branson and many other towns you have the famous people imitators But ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

I Know Who You Are PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2025

Jesus’ authoritative word brings transformation, silences evil, and calls us from passive belief to active, obedient faith that surrenders fully to Him.

Friends, welcome. Some of us arrive carrying questions that kept us awake last night, some with a quiet ache we can’t quite name. Hear this hope: when Jesus speaks, storms settle, souls steady, and rooms grow still. There’s a holy hush that falls wherever He’s taken seriously. His words are not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-34

Topics: Divinity, Acknowledgment

Christmas Greetings

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2012

The proclamation of the Good News is still a valid activity today.

Christmas Greetings December 14, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The proclamation of the Good News is still a valid activity today. Focus Passage: Luke 2:8-20 Supplemental Passage: ‘Brothers, think of what you were when you were called. Not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist