Sermons on Disobedient Believer:

The Lies We Believe

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 18, 2020

There are phrases we’ve heard and used over the years that are not true even though we use them as if they were.

This morning, we’re going to talk about the “The Lies (L-I-E-S) That We Believe “ And the reason I titled it “The Lies We Believe” is because that’s what the Lord told me to title it. (Laughter) Stephen and I were watching a program on ESPN called “30-30” which looks at the history of athletics ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28, Genesis 2:17, Genesis 4:1, Luke 3:23, Luke 3:38, Genesis 5:1-3, Luke 13:1-5, 2 Corinthians 4:1-6, John 12:31, Ephesians 2:2, Luke 4:5-6, John 8:44, Colossians 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Believe In Sin Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Sin is more than a behavior. Sin is a power in each of us.

We continue a series of messages entitled Creed: 9 Essentials to the Christian Faith. We are exploring the beliefs that form the theological center of Christianity. It is a series devoted to the discovery of what you believe and why it matters. Each of these beliefs serves as lynchpins to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Believing The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 4, 2009

Looks at the Thessalonians belief in the Word of God and why we too can believe it along with some of the effects of believing and unbelief.

Believing the Word of God The Message of the Apostles is the Word of God The Word of God is Reliable Because the Apostles are Reliable The Word of God is Powerful It transforms us as we Receive God’s word in our minds AND Accept God’s word in our hearts The Word of God is Dangerous … for those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Incomplete Obedience Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 21, 2017

Why incomplete obedience?

A. GOD CALLS PEOPLE WHERE THEY ARE “Terah had three sons, Abram, Nabor and Haran who had a son named Lot. Haran died in Ur of the Chaldees, Abram and Nabor got married, but Abram’s wife couldn’t bear children. Terah took Abram, Sarai and Lot to go to Canaan, the place where the Lord called ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

Nah-Yeah

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 20, 2020

How do we answer hostile questions about our faith? How do we know where the authority of God resides? Is the authority of God in our lives? Let’s explore Jesus’ confrontation with religious leaders over His authority and the parable of the two sons in Matthew 21:23-32.

How do we answer hostile questions about our faith? How do we know where the authority of God resides? Is the authority of God in our lives? Let’s explore Jesus’ confrontation with religious leaders over His authority and the parable of the two sons in Matthew 21:23-32. Authority Matthew 21:23 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Sin?

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 9, 2014

You and I may have our own opinions as to what constitutes sin and what doesn’t.

What is sin? You and I may have our own opinions as to what constitutes sin and what doesn’t. In fact most people including most Christians have an incredibly narrow view of sin that is limited to some of the vilest, outward and grievous sins like murder, rape, bank robbery and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 2, 2011

Partial obedience is disobedience. Disobedience is the same as witchcraft.

Obedience Is Better than Sacrifice May 2, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Partial obedience is disobedience. Focus Passage: I Samuel 15:1-23 Supplemental Passage: John 14:15 "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Hosea Chapter 9 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 1, 2013

Hosea 9:10-17

Hosea 9:10-17 [NLT] June 19, 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) What we have learned so far is that the nation of Israel has been rebellious and stubborn about ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 9:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah Or Philip?

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Aug 7, 2024

Did you read something new in God's Word this past week?

Are you Jonah or Philip? Today I’d like us to examine 2 people in the bible, one from OT and one from NT. Our key passages are found in: Jonah 1:3 and Acts 8:30. Ideally, we will all see a little bit of both of these men in ourselves. Stand with me as we honor God while reading His word. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17, Acts 8:26-39

Faith Chasing The Future Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 27, 2023

Abel the beginning of faith; Enoch the walk of faith; Noah the service of faith.

A. ABEL – THE BEGINNING OF FAITH 1. Abel – saving faith. “ By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts” (Hebrews 11:4, NKJV). a. All religions are not the same. “Cain offered … the fruit ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4, Hebrews 11:5, Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Baptist

Samson: Enigmatical Lesson 7

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 29, 2024

Everything outside God’s will is lost time.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Why does God allow persecution? To draw us to Himself. “The children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the Lord, and the Lord delivered them into the hand of the Philistine forty years” (13:1). 2. Forty years is wasted time. a. Not for God’s preparation. b. Everything ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1, Judges 14:6, Judges 15:4, Judges 16:4-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Will Harboring Pride In Our Hearts Do To Us?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 21, 2024

Pride is self-esteem, confidence, and satisfaction in self. Some people try to run their own lives without God, as if they do not need Him, because they put themselves first.

Obadiah is the shortest book of the Bible. It is titled “The Vision of Obadiah” as it prophesies the judgment to fall on the nation of Edom. The Edomites were descendants of Esau which made them related to the children of Israel (Genesis 25:19-27:45). Because of Edom’s defiance of God, their ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:3-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Consequences Of Giving Into Temptation Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023

Satan is the source of your temptation. Temptations appear in the form of physical enticements, emotional gratifications, or egotistical enhancements.

“Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said to the woman, ‘Has God indeed said, You shall not eat of every tree of the garden?’ And the woman said to the serpent, ‘We may eat the fruit of the trees of the garden; but of the fruit of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice

Contributed by Shashi Marian on Feb 26, 2026

1 Samuel 15:22 says that Obedience is better than sacrifice. An obedient heart can alone please God. It is also stated in the Word that God is not interested in the hearers of His Word alone but the Doers of His Word.

Obedience is something that pleases the Heart of God. That is what exactly God is seeking from His people. It is also considered better than sacrifice. He is interested in the Doers of His Word. Great and amazing blessings follow an obedient heart. We are gonna look into a few examples from the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:4, 1 Samuel 15:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Can't A Christian Do?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 30, 2025

Don’t live close to the edge, but in the center of God’s will.

A. AN ANALYSIS OF THE PROBLEM 1. It’s becoming acceptable to call some Christians legalists, because the critic disagrees with their issues of separation from the world. 2. It becomes easy to do some questionable practices because they are seen on television, movies, or seen in the lives of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17, Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Baptist