Sermons on Direct Disobedience:

The Cure Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Sep 27, 2012

Last week we talked about the trap of offence and some of the main problems associated with being offended - false assumptions, our expectations, pride, disobedience, self-preservation, and revenge. Today I want us to look at the cure so we don’t allow o

“Nobody will ever want you for anything but making babies” her drunken father said when he found out that his 15 year daughter was pregnant. I got to counsel this women at age 42, an alcoholic for 15 years, 6 babies with four different men, two of them aborted. Now on welfare with all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Making Decisions That Stick

Contributed by Jeff Davenport on Feb 22, 2006

How to make decisions that last so that you will recieve God’s blessings and power in your life!

Making Decisions That STICK! Daniel 1:8, Matthew 15:18 Da 1:8 ¶ But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. (KJV) He ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Family Feuds - Pt. 3 - Duck Dynasty Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 31, 2017

Unfortunately, Family Feuds don’t only occur on a game show...they are a reality.

Family Feuds Pt. 3 - Duck Dynasty I. Introduction Family Feuds equal good TV. Family Feuds equal terrible life. When Family Feuds slip over into real life they are very seldom laughing matters. Family Feuds create life long limps and open wounds. Wrong words, looks, actions from family have life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:24-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Biblical Baptism

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Sep 29, 2011

What is the method of baptism seen in the New Testament? You might be surprised to discover that many who do not practice immersion, admit that immersion is the New Testament pattern! So what does the New Testament say? Read on!

BIBLICAL BAPTISM Calvary Baptist Church May 11, 2003 and November 21, 2010 Recently my 7 year old son was baptized at nearby Lake Tahoe. With tears streaming down my face, I watched as he came out of the water, then excitedly asked if he felt any different. "Yeah, Mom, I do," he replied. "Now I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Death Valley Days

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 10, 2001

Ties together Israel’s disobedience during the Exodus, people’s failure to recognize Jesus when he came, and our own obliviousness to the warning signs around us. Lesson: Hardships aren’t for punishnment, it’s to point us to God.

Have any of you ever watched a movie or a TV show about a wagon train? You know, a column of Conestoga wagons, what they called prairie schooners, with the rounded canvas tent-tops? When I was young Westerns were the commonest sort of show, and everyone knew the conventions: The square-jawed ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21, Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Unconditional Love Series

Contributed by Michael Trigg on Oct 15, 2006

We were strangers because of our sin and disobedience but God, in His Unconditional Love, provided the way for us to return to Him, through the promise that He had made to Abram. We can become one in the Holy Nation of Israel, clothed in clean and white

INTRODUCTION. We are now in the third month in our exploration of the prophecies of Zechariah. So far we have looked at the first two chapters. Last month we looked at the first three visions. This month we are looking at the fourth vision: The Removal of the High Priest’s Dirty Clothing and ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing What Is Good For You Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

Marriage is threatened when we question the goodness of God’s design. Sin and disobedience is the result of believing that God is withholding something from us and we know better than Him what is good for us—so we pursue our own path.

OPENING SENTENCE: I can remember when I was still in High School my sister was watching a romance movie where the handsome main character was telling his beautiful recently discovered true love the depth of his everlasting love. INTRODUCTION: While I was trying to hold back my natural guy gag ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Church Ministry’s Prosperity

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

The year is 537 B.C. The place is Jerusalem. The Jews have just returned from a long captivity in Babylon. Some have been gone from their homeland for 70 years. They were sent into captivity as part of God’s judgment on generations of disobedience. Now

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army The year is 537 B.C. The place is Jerusalem. The Jews have just returned from a long captivity in Babylon. Some have been gone from their homeland for 70 years. They were sent into captivity as part of God’s judgment on generations of disobedience. Now at ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Is In Your Hand? (Part 6) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 12, 2015

If the opportunity is the result of another’s disobedience, allow your obedience to take you to another level in Him! Remember that your obedience is connected to so many other people’s destinies! Prepare yourself to come into The King’s presence.

Opening illustration: [YOUTUBE Video of Golda Meir – 4th Prime Minister of Israel] Introduction: This was the day that Esther would either end up a hero or end up dead. Yeah. I’m pretty sure I would have been tempted to crawl back into bed, pull the covers over my head, and desperately ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Celebrating Jesus

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 29, 2013

Even before man ever fell into sin and disobedience, God had a plan through His Son to reconcile us back to Him.Jesus became a sacrifice once and for all for everyone in the present and future as He was the spotless Lamb. Jesus suffered in the flesh fo

CELEBRATING JESUS Good Friday – 29th March 2013 GOD HAS ALWAYS HAD A PLAN Genesis 3:15 - And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel. Even before man ever fell into sin and disobedience, God ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-5

Denomination: Charismatic

Character Study Of Cain Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 20, 2025

Cain’s life serves as a warning against jealousy, anger, and disobedience. Though he had potential, he allowed sin to rule over him, leading to his downfall. His story highlights the importance of a right heart in worship and the dangers of unchecked emotions.

CHARACTER STUDY OF CAIN – FIRSTBORN OF ADAM AND EVE, MURDERER OF ABEL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "And the Lord said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother’s keeper?" – Genesis 4:9 Supporting Texts: Genesis 4:1-16, 1 John 3:12, Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16, 1 John 3:12, Hebrews 11:4, Jude 1:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Revealing The God Of This World Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 3, 2022

To establish that "the god of this world" who blinds the eyes of disbelievers and the disobedient is not the Devil. Israel's perpetual blindness to the "veil being done away in Christ" was due to a "strong delusion" sent to them by the Lord.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Revealing the God of this World Introductory Remarks. 1. In our lesson, we will discuss the theme of "Revealing the God of this world." This lesson will be essential for all seeking God's kingdom. Many cannot see the gospel's truth because they are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-10, 2 Corinthians 4:1-7, 2 Thessalonians 2:11-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Covenant With Noah

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 2, 2023

The flooding of the earth had accomplished its purpose. Noah and his family exited the Ark to witness the chaotic effects and consequences that the world's disobedience brought upon itself. This was a new opportunity for man to renew their relationship with God. Sadly, it did not last long.

The Ark had kept Noah, his family, and the animals on board safe for over a year as the flood waters receded around the world, forever changing the geography, atmosphere, relations with the animal kingdom, and the life span of Noah's sons and wives, all commissioned by God to repopulate the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:20-22, Genesis 9:1-7, Zechariah 14:1-3, Revelation 19:15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have A Clean Conscience

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The trouble with the advice, "Follow your conscience" is that most people follow it like someone following a wheelbarrow--they direct it wherever they want it to go, and then follow behind.

Conscience - A moral sense of right and wrong that affects one’s behavior. Illustration:Conscience tells us that we ought to do right, but it does not tell us what right is--that we are taught by God’s word. H.C. Trumbull. Illustration: Throughout his administration, Abraham Lincoln was a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Days Are Numbered

Contributed by Darron Khan on May 29, 2002

This sermon was designed to direct its audience to the reality of death and how living in the light of death will serve to keep our lives focused and our priorities in order.

Our Days Are Numbered Celebration Service May 5, 2002 A man went in for his annual checkup and received a phone call from his physician a couple of days later. The doctor said, "I’m afraid I have some bad news for you." "What’s the news?" the man asked. "Well, you have only 48 hours to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-12, John 11:30-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational