Sermons on Direct Disobedience:

Disobedience And Rejection

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 23, 2013

The disobedience of King Saul and his rejection. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Ill: Both the hummingbird and the vulture fly over the desert. • All vultures see is rotting meat, because that is what they look for. • They thrive on that diet. • But hummingbirds ignore the smelly flesh of dead animals. • Instead, they look for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Denomination: Brethren

The Downfall Of Disobedience Series

Contributed by Elvis Burrows on May 22, 2013

THIS SERMON ADDRESSES THE PITFALLS OF DISOBEDIENCE AND HOW GOD DEALS WITH HIS CHILDREN WHEN THEY STRAY FROM THE FAITH. PEACHED TO ENCOURAGE AND SENSITIZE BELIEVERS ON WHAT THEY CAN DO WHEN THEY FIND THEMSELVES IN THESE KINDS OF PROBLEMS

WHEN CHRISTIANS SINK PREACHED ON SUNDAY AUGUST 7, 2005 SALUTATION EXPRESSIONS OF THANKS ETC. TITANIC STORY – THINGS PEOPLE DO TO SURVIVE (DRESS) TRANSITION INTO THE TEXT BRIEF BACKGROUND TO THE TEXT – FROM CHAPTER 1. REFER TO CH. 1:2 – GOD BECAME CONCERN - CALLED – COMMISSIONED JONAH – ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Obedient Disobedience

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 7, 2014

Since childhood we know Daniel's story only from his perspective ... God shut the mouths of the lions. Let's reconsider the story from the lions perspective. How frustrating to see a large meal and be unable to eat it. If they don't get Daniel out of ...

Opening illustration: In 1988, Wally Magdangal was pastoring an underground church in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He was a Filipino lay pastor of Christian foreign workers wishing to gather for worship. In 1992, soon after the conclusion of the Gulf War, the house church had grown to over three hundred ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:10-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Disobedience Will Not Be Tolerated

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 15, 2024

No matter what you do, if there is recklessness, disorderliness and disobedience in your work and life - your life would be torn to pieces! Be warned!

No fat Leviticus 3:17“It is a perpetual statute throughout your generations in all your dwellings: you shall not eat any fat or any blood.'" Disobedience births disaster and death! It is of utmost importance that I write this devotion today, not just for the Christian community but for ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 3:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Civil Disobedience

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 8, 2023

The key question is, when does obedience to God require disobedience to the civil authorities?

Illegal immigration is a huge issue in our world. Not a week goes by without another story about chaos and even violence on our southern border. There are two extremes - the open borders set and the “ship ‘em all back where they came from” crowd. And both are absolutely convinced they are on the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:19-29, Acts 4:18-21, Acts 5:16-18, 1 Peter 3:16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Darkened - Disobedience Series

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023

Second in the series of 21 states of man apart from God. This one covers the five Ds, darkened through disobedience.

21 States of Man without God (Second in series) In the continuation of our series about the 21 states of man without God we will look at the five Ds of our condition that cause us to live apart from God. These five Ds are: darkened, dead in sin, deceived, defiled or filthy, and disobedience. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Changing Directions

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 26, 2010

The sixth message in the 2010 Lenten series

This morning we begin with a few moments of review and reflection. First I am going to review the messages of this Lenten series and then give you a few moments to reflect on this Lenten series by taking time to write out your thoughts for your personal use. We have spent this Lenten season with ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:5-10

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Directives

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Dec 20, 2005

Repentance on man’s part always brings action on God’s part.

God’s directives Jonah 2:10-3:2 12/21/05 Immediately after Jonah repented of his disobedience, there were some directives that brought about his deliverance from the belly of the fish. Repentance on man’s part always brings action on God’s part. Man could solve many of his problems if only he would ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Unanticipated Direction Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022

Six Truths for Unanticipated Storms

Jonah was a prophet of God from the northern kingdom of Israel. God called him to go to wicked and cruel people and preach judgment and repentance. Assyria was a rising world power in the mid 740’s BC and was expanding its territory with ruthless invasions of other nations resulting in torturous ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Direction

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 27, 2014

1) The Escape to Egypt (Matthew 2:13-15), another to 2) The Slaughter at Ramah (Matthew 2:16–18), and the other to 3) The Return to Nazareth (Matthew 2:19–23).

When President Anwar Sadat flew from Egypt to Israel on November 19, 1977, he shocked the whole world. His journey was unprecedented in modern times. It was unheard of that an Egyptian leader should leap the barriers of prejudice to personally petition Israel for peace. We moderns have forgotten, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Other

God's Wrath On Disobedience Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 22, 2013

When we 'say' we are believers but don't live out the life God has called us to live, then we are useless to God and a mockery to the Gospel and a laughingstock to the world!

Hosea 7 [HCSB] May 22, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Hosea Bible Study A Study of the Minor Prophets Hosea (750-725 BC) HOSEA to Israel (Northern Kingdom) We have moved thru the 1st six chapters of Hosea and we have learned several things: 1st we have learned that ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Consequences Of Disobedience In Leadership Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 5, 2025

Disobedience in leadership is dangerous because it misrepresents God to His people. As seen in Saul’s life, disobedience can lead to spiritual blindness, rejection, and destruction—not only of the leader but of those under him.

CONSEQUENCES OF DISOBEDIENCE IN LEADERSHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 13:8-14; 1 Samuel 15:1-28 Supporting Texts: Numbers 20:7-12, Deuteronomy 28:15, Ezekiel 34:2-10, James 3:1, Hebrews 12:25 INTRODUCTION: Leadership in God’s kingdom carries great responsibility. It is a sacred ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:8-14, 1 Samuel 15:1-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The High Cost Of Disobedience Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

There is a weight to divine instruction, and there is a consequence when that instruction is ignored.

THE HIGH COST OF DISOBEDIENCE – WHEN KINGS REJECT GOD’S VOICE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 15:1-35 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 12:14-15, Isaiah 1:19-20, James 1:22, Hebrews 3:7-8, John 14:15 INTRODUCTION: There is a weight to divine instruction, and there is a consequence when that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Cost And Consequences Of Disobedience Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 10, 2009

Sermon series on the Book of Jonah. Some of my resources come from John Hamby’s sermons as well as Jerry Giffords

“Returning to God” “Cost and Consequences of Disobedience” Jonah 1:4-16 Jonah heard God’s call one day. It didn’t sit well with Jonah. This wasn’t what Jonah wanted to hear. The call of God for Jonah was to go over to Nineveh, the great capital city of the Assyrian Empire, a place quite unlike ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4-16

Denomination: Baptist

Prime Directive

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Feb 18, 2001

The greatest commandment: to love God with all our heart, mind, soul & strength

Prime Directive Introduction I came across an article recently that was a response to a letter written by someone who was in anguish over trying to figure out how to live the Christian life. This is part of that letter: "He made us a perfect world that works according to physical laws that we can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist