Sermons about Costly Obedience

Encountering Christ: Mary Anoints Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Mar 18, 2023

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This is from a sermon series on individuals or groups who encountered Christ.

Title: “Encountering Christ: Mary’s Extravagant Demonstration of Devotion” Script: Mt. 26:6-13 Type; Series Where: GNBC 3-20-23 Intro: Many of you know that my oldest daughter and her family live in the Texas Hill Country. They live on a small ranch that they are going to use as a ministry ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13, Mark 14:3-9, John 12:2-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Holiness Demanded By The Costly Experience Of Christ’s Passion

Contributed by Robert Tarasiak on Sep 9, 2023

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"How little people know who think that holiness is dull. When one meets real thing, it is irresistible." C.S. Lewis, Letters to an American Lady, New Bible Commentary, p. 28.

1 Peter Series Part 5 Sub Series: A Demand for Holiness” (1:13 – 2:3) Title: A holiness demanded by the costly experience of Christ’s passion Text: 1 Peter 1:17-21 LORDS SUPPER TODAY INTRO: How little people know who think that holiness is dull. When one meets real thing, it is irresistible. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lamb And The 144,000: A Picture Of Redemption And Allegiance

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Jan 24, 2025

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The redeemed are described as following the Lamb wherever He goes. This speaks of total devotion and obedience to Christ, even when it is costly or unpopular.

The Lamb and the 144,000: A Picture of Redemption and Allegiance Scripture: Revelation 14:1–5 Introduction The book of Revelation often feels mysterious and complex, but it is ultimately a book of hope and victory. Revelation 14:1–5 gives us a stunning picture of the redeemed standing with the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Obedience: The Evidence Of His Love

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

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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

Jesus Talking Tough

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 1, 2016

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Let’s examine Luke 14:25-33 and the cost of being a disciple.

Intro If church size is more important than faithfulness to Jesus, then here are 5 ways to build a mega church. 1) Promise that obedience to Jesus will improve your worldly stature. 2) Promise that people will not have to carry their own cross, because Jesus did. 3) Tell them not to use their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Be A Disciple!

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 18, 2014

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The call to discipleship demands everything of us and gives us all of God in return.

Dare to Be a Disciple – Luke 141:26-33 In 3 Sundays, on June 8, we will be having a baptism service. I wanted to talk about what that means, so that if any of you are interested in being baptized, you might have a clear idea of what it’s all about. Let me ask...who is baptism for? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Selfless Obedience (Mother's Day) Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 11, 2013

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Selflessness is the key characteristic in Jesus' command to take up our crosses and follow him. The stories of Jochebed, Hannah, and Mary (Jesus' mother) illustrate selflessness.

One of the critical characteristics of a follower of Jesus is almost completely non-existent in our society. Now I say “almost”, because there are still times when we see and celebrate it, but those times are largely times of extremes. The prevailing “wisdom” is completely ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Peril Of Disobedience

Contributed by John Mccormack on May 16, 2016

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DISOBEDIENCE IS COSTLY.

THE PERIL OF DISOBEDIENCE OBSERVATION: JONAH WAS A PROPHET WHO TRIED TO RUN FROM GOD’S CALL. GOD SINGLED THIS MAN OUT FOR A STRATEGIC MISSION. HE WAS TO WARN THE PEOPLE OF NINEVEH TO REPENT OF THEIR SINS AND WORSHIP JEHOVAH GOD. JONAH STRUGGLED WITH GOD’S DIRECTIVE AND RAN. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

Call Of First Disciples Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 2, 2024

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Being a disciple is a costly affair. We need to come to him and learn from him. Jesus is the master trainer. Instant obedience leads to greater success. In-depth involvement strengthens inner being finally ends up in loyal relationships.

Theme: Calling of First Disciples Text: Matthew 4:18-22 (Mark 1:16-20, Luke 5:1-11, John 1:35-46) Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever! Introduction: This month we will mediate from the Holy Scriptures on the call & cost of the discipleship. Today, we would see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Methodist

A Long Obedience In The Same Direction

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jan 20, 2003

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This message is about how we need to be obedient to God in the present if we are going to have success in the future. It looks at why we obey and why this is often more difficult than we think.

A while back, my oldest girl Clarissa was in her play room and she had overturned a box of wooden blocks and it made to worse mess you could imagine. I walked in there and said, “Clarissa, I want you to pick up every last one of these blocks right now.” She fussed a little bit and then I walked ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:1-28, 2 John 1:6

Denomination: Methodist

Seeking God Through Obedience Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 28, 2001

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We come to know God by obeying Him.

I’d like to begin by telling you a little story about something that happened to me this week. I took the minivan in for an oil change at the Chrysler dealer. I was sitting in the waiting room, which was empty except for me and one other man. I was a little bored, so I struck up a conversation. And ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-24, 1 John 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Slaves To Sin Or Slaves To Obedience

Contributed by Ryan Dalgliesh on Oct 20, 2001

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A look at what it means to be a slave unto God.

SLAVES TO SIN or SLAVES TO OBEDIENCE 10-13,14-01 PART ONE: SLAVES INDEED BUT TO WHOM— “Now, therefore, fear the LORD and serve Him in sincerity and truth; and put away the gods of which your fathers served beyond the river and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. And if it is disagreeable in your sight ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23, Exodus 21:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Posses Obedience?

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Mar 14, 2005

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OBedience toward the Heavenly Father.

DO YOU POSSESS OBEDIENCE TOWARD GOD? Hebrews 5: 7 - 9 When Jesus Christ Walked on this earth He was continuously offering up prayers and petitions with loud cries and real tears UP to the Heavenly Father, who could save Him from this death, The Death that he already knew he had to go through ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Without Obedience Is Dead

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Mar 14, 2004

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To help better understand the importance of faith and obedience

PP2005 FAITH WITHOUT OBEDIENCE IS DEAD Hebrews 11:8-10; Text verse Vs. 8; 1 Samuel 15:22. INTRODUCTION: Turn first to Genesis 12:1, and we will read verses 1-4 in this chapter of God’s Word in conjunction with what we have already read. The world would have never heard about Abraham had he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Learn The Lost Art Of Obedience

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 7, 2003

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how Christ obeyed and how we obey

April 6, 2003 Hebrews 5:7-9 During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Although he was a son, he learned obedience from what he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7-9, Hebrews 5:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

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