Sermons on Deliberate Disobedience:

Gethsemane Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 1, 2023

The cross wasn’t a tragic mistake. It didn’t “happen” to Jesus. He wasn’t a victim of circumstance. Jesus died because He deliberately chose to lay down His life – and he made that choice at Gethsemane. The war was not over, but the battle was won at Gethsemane.

September 02, 2023 Today we are going to conclude the Gospels section of our series with Gethsemane. The Passover meal was over. Judas had left the group to make arrangements for the betrayal of Jesus. Now as the little party made their way to the Mount of Olives, Jesus made a startling ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-34

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Gospel According To Thorns

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 22, 2025

The profound meaning we find in looking at thorns is that the crown of thorns that was thrust upon Jesus’ head was a deliberate symbol of Him taking on our sin. Innocent Jesus Christ took on our sin onto Himself and paid for it. It’s all right there in the thorns.

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO THORNS VARIOUS PASSAGES #thorns INTRODUCTION Every week when I mow my yard I come around a particular large bush that was planted around my propane tank I just get shredded on whatever arm and leg that happens to be on the inside as I try to mow around it. The bush has ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-19, Micah 7:2-4, Matthew 13:1-9, John 19:1-6, Numbers 33:50-56  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Redefining Lost Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Oct 28, 2009

Looking to redefine what ’lost’ is, and how we get lost... based on the back to back parables of Jesus. The Lost Sheep – The one who wanders away… The Lost Coin – The one who just doesn’t know… The Younger Son – The deliberate step The Older Son – The

Redefining Lostness MARK 2:16-17 When the scribes of the Pharisees saw that He was eating with the sinners and tax collectors, they said to His disciples, "Why is He eating and drinking with tax collectors and sinners?" And hearing this, Jesus *said to them, "it is not those who are healthy who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Eve Communion Service - The Perfect Time, The Perfect Gift - Galatians 4:4-5 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 12, 2024

Christmas isn’t just a celebration of a baby’s birth—it’s the celebration of perfect timing. In Galatians 4:4-5, the Apostle Paul captures the significance of the coming of Christ. These verses show us that Jesus’ birth was no accident; it was God’s deliberate and perfect plan.

Christmas Eve Communion Service - The Perfect Time, The Perfect Gift - Galatians 4:4-5 Galatians 4:4-5 (NLT): “But when the right time came, God sent his Son, born of a woman, subject to the law. God sent him to buy freedom for us who were slaves to the law, so that he could adopt us as his very ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5, Isaiah 46:10, Romans 6:23, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Romans 8:15, Matthew 26:26-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Far Is Too Far? Series

Contributed by Paul Green on Aug 7, 2009

What do you do when you don’t want to do what God wants you to do? What do you do when you know what’s right, but that’s just not the path you want to travel? What do you do when you and God just don’t want the same things for your life?

Introduction I read a story recently about a 5-year old who decided to run away. The lady who lived next door saw him go, as she was outside cutting her grass. She said that she watched him walk up and down the pavement, in front of her house, hauling his little suitcase behind him. He would ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Broken Family Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 18, 2020

Trust and obey the Lord, and let Him do for you what you could never do for yourself.

Richard Blake and his wife, from San Luis, California, were at a wedding where their neighbor’s son, Robert, was one of the ushers. He seemed young to be an usher at a wedding, but a veteran usher gave him some quick pointers. He instructed Robert to ask the person he was escorting, “Are you a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-45

Denomination: Evangelical Free

11 The Culprit Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Oct 1, 2020

This is the 11th of 31 Devotions in a series called 'The Church Called Jonah,' and is based on the book of Jonah.

The Culprit Jonah 1:7-8: “So they cast lots, and the lot fell on Jonah. Then they said to him, ‘Please tell us! For whose cause is this trouble upon us? What is your occupation? And where do you come from? What is your country? And of what people are you?’” So they cast lots and the lot fell on ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:7-8, 1 Samuel 15:22-23, Philippians 3:20, Hebrews 11:13, 1 Peter 2:11, 1 Peter 2:9-10, 2 Chronicles 7:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are We Predestined - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Dec 19, 2023

This is the second and last lesson in this two-part series on the doctrine of predestination.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-17, Exodus 1:8-10, Exodus 3:18-22, John 3:16, John 14:6, Acts 2:21, Ephesians 2:8, 1 Timothy 2:4, 1 Peter 3:9, Revelation 22:17, Ephesians 1:5, Ephesians 1:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Keys - Malachi Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 6, 2023

One of the great enemies of God is apathy. A lack of interest in God is the same as rejection without declaration.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"God Made Convertibles"

Contributed by Michael Walker on Feb 2, 2003

In the beginning, God created mankind without sin. In their disobedience to God, sin entered the human race. It was totally their choice to eat of the "forbidden". The power of choice is a wonderful gift from God. Yet there is one choice God neve

"God Made Convertibles" - Acts 3: 19-21 - Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord; And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you: Whom the heaven must receive until ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Necessity Of Revival

Contributed by Thomas Lanthrip on Nov 5, 2006

What necessitates revival? Sin, willful disobedience to the will of God; many have become cold, indifferent, compromising, sick and spiritually weak churches as a result of sin. Why the letters to the seven churches and what have they to teach us, that

Quote: If you ever moved to a new community and had to select a new church home, you know how difficult it is to examine and evaluate a church and its ministry. Imposing buildings may house dying or dead congregations, while modest structures might belong to virile assemblies on the march for the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Praying When Prayer Is All That Is Left Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 29, 2004

The main points of the message are (1)Sometimes A Crisis Experience Is Exactly What We Need To Get Us To Pray (2) God can hear our Prayers from anywhere (3) There Is A Cost To Disobedience In the Life Of A Believer

A Study of Book of Jonah Sermon # 3 “Praying When Prayer Is All That Is Left!” Jonah 1:17-2:1-10 You may or may not remember our last lesson on Jonah in chapter 1 verse 4-16 which dealt with the “Cost and Consequences of Disobedience.” ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ripe For The Picking Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 24, 2007

The same fruits evident in Amos’ basket are still around in our churches today. Are we keeping them fresh by obeying God’s pattern for them? Or are we allowing them to become overripe and rotten by our disobedience?

1. Introduction (8:1-2) 2. The first fruit in God’s basket of obedience is the fruit of worship. (movement from songs to howling to silence)—Amos 8:3 3. The second fruit in God’s basket of obedience is the fruit of stewardship. (movement from commerce to consumerism to condemnation)—Amos ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Results Of Temptation Series

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Feb 11, 2008

It’s easy for us to point the finger at Adam and Eve as the origin of the problem of sin, but all us fall short of God’s glory. But thanks be to God, our Lord does not abandon us in our disobedience!

Put yourself in Adam & Eve’s shoes for a moment…  God places you in the produce section of the grocery store, and says, “Today there are 436 varieties of produce available, but I don’t want you to eat the persimmons.” How hard could it be? There’s 435 other delicious and varied items to ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran