Sermons on direct disobedience: showing 256-270 of 68,737

Finding Success-Message For Kids

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 4, 2016

This message is written for children to help them begin to get a proper view of what success is. It has to do with following God;s direction.

One of the first things we need when we set out to be successful is a plan. God asked Noah to prepare for the coming flood and gave him a plan of how to build an ark. It was very specific. Have you ever put together a model car or anything like that you had to build? Ever use an erector set? I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Freak

Contributed by Bret Bone on May 22, 2012

Welcome to VP…it’s hard to believe that we are already in our third week of our Re-Discover Church “Open House” Month. I hope and pray that you have used this opportunity to share with your families, friends and neighbors the exciting things that have be

Video The Jesus Rant Slide #1 Welcome to VP…it’s hard to believe that we are already in our third week of our Re-Discover Church “Open House” Month. I hope and pray that you have used this opportunity to share with your families, friends and neighbors the exciting things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Go Where?

Contributed by Steven Strickland on Apr 13, 2020

I’m sure of one thing, no one jumps up and down when the Lord calls them to a place they have never been, or like me, you go scratching, clawing and crying to hang on to where you are

GO WHERE? Genesis 12:1-4 Now the Lord had said to Abraham: “Get out of your country, from your kindred from your fathers house, to a land that I will show you. I will make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You In His Will

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jun 22, 2019

Doing God’s will

There comes a time in an individual’s life when they must come to a conclusion of what is real and what is fantasy. Some people believe their whole lives that they are going to be famous, make lots of money and be accepted by everyone, some believe that they are the cream of the crop and others ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

2021 Meeting The Challenges Ahead

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 31, 2020

God offers Joshua and us a sure way to meet the challenges that are ahead. God’s will for Joshua and us is that we have good success.

Jos 1:5 There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. 6 Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

No U Turns Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 17, 2014

Faithfulness, Direction, Home

Road Trip #2 – No U Turns Luke 9:62 (p. 724) July 20, 2014 Introduction: I had to go all the way to Florida to find a girl that didn’t know me too well...and because of that I married a native Floridian. But before we were married I lived and worked in Florida for 2 summers, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Promise Of Guidance

Contributed by Grant Adams on Oct 25, 2021

The subject of guidance is one that touches every Christian, and I am sure every Christian needs and wants to hear more about God guiding our life

By way of introduction let’s read: 1. Jeremiah 10:23 2. Psalm 37:23-24 a. 15 times in this psalm we read of: b. Who the Lord is? c. What He does for those who love Him? 3. God has the plan of our life, and he wants to order all our ways according to His plan. He will do so as we trust Him and walk ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 73:24

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have Faith The Lord’s Direction?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021

How many of us can say we 100% follow the direction of the Holy Spirit? That is what we are expected to do. So how many follow?

The interpretation of the Scriptures that have been developed by the Church and handed down to the generations says that Yeshua did not show much emotion. In this passage, the translation of the word pneuma (“spirit”) says that Yeshua’s feelings were hurt that the Pharisees came to Him demanding ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:11-13

Denomination: United Methodist

To Follow Jesus, We Need To Put Our Priorities In The Right Order Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 24, 2021

Have you ever stopped for a minute and looked closely at your life? If you have, you might have concluded that "I have a lot going on." In this day and time, who doesn't? After asking that question, the next step should be to ask yourself the question, "What matters most?"

Introduction: Have you ever stopped for a minute and looked closely at your life? If you have, you might have concluded that "I have a lot going on." In this day and time, who doesn't? After asking that question, the next step should be to ask yourself the question, "What ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Find Your Race And Run It

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Nov 20, 2019

Every believer is in a race. We may not be aware of it yet, or perhaps the race hasn’t been revealed by God. It is our personal responsibility to discover, discern, and develop it.

FIND YOUR RACE AND RUN IT "Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it." 1 Corinthians 9:24. Every believer is in a race. We may not be aware of it yet, or perhaps the race hasn’t been revealed by God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24, 2 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Doing The Will Of God: The Greatest Sense Of Purpose

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jan 14, 2024

The purpose for which God sent His Son to die for us is to guide us to live and walk in obedience to His will here on earth as it is being done in Heaven.

Doing the Will of God: The Greatest Sense of Purpose. Study Text: John 4: 31 - 34 Introduction: - Jesus laid down for us a perfect example of what our priority and sense of purpose in life should be: Doing the Will of God. - If you have truly met with God, your greatest desire and sense of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Preferences For Our Lives

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 28, 2022

There are many things that distinguish us from each other.

• Our education • Our political persuasion • Our gifts • Our race • Our opportunities and etc. However, another thing that distinguishes us from each other are our LIKES AND DISLIKES. Such as: (1) OUR TASTE FOR FOOD Illus: Because of the differences we have, when we go into an ice cream parlor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Baptist

"A Simple Matter”

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jan 15, 2023

As God gives freely to the unworthy, so he gives richly, like himself, more than we are able to ask or think. His gifts outdo our requests and expectations.

2 Kings 3:9-18 “A Simple Matter” January 15, 2023 The Division King Jehoram of Israel was not an honorable man. “He did evil in the sight of the Lord” Though he was not like his father Ahab or his mother Jezebel because he put away the sacred things of the false god Baal, we are told that he still ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

Embracing God's Blessings And Freedom. Deuteronomy 30

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 16, 2024

A message of hope by embracing God's blessings and freedom in the world we live in. Looking at hope in life versus looking at the bad things of this world.

Embracing God’s Blessings and Freedom. Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strength Through The Storm. Isaiah 41:10

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 16, 2024

A message from Isaiah that helps us through the storms of life. It shows the true direction through the storms that God goes with us.

Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational