Sermons on Disobey:

Maximizing The Blessings Of Godly Influence

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 6, 2018

Influences that affect our lives are only one side of the coin. The other is all about the influence that we have on others. To influence others is both a privilege and a great responsibility.

MAXIMISING THE BLESSINGS OF GODLY INFLUENCE Study Text: Psalms 1 : 1 - 3 Introduction: - Influence is the power or capacity of producing an effect without apparent exertion of force or direct exercise of command. It is the power or capacity of causing an effect in indirect or intangible ways to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Big Fish Tale / All Lives Matter

Contributed by Darian Catron on Jul 21, 2016

The story of Jonah is not just a Big Fish Tale. It's a true story with an incredible message relevant to our time. It's a message about a God who cares for all lives, even those of our enemies and those who hate us.

INTRODUCTION: Today I want to tell you a BIG FISH TALE. How many fishermen do we have here today? Now our fish tales are always the truth, right? I caught a fish this big! But there's a story in the Bible about a Big Fish and about a man who lived to tell the tale. BODY: Let's Turn in your ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 3:1-4, Psalm 139:7-10, Matthew 5:43-45, Jonah 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Little" Israel Vs "Monster" Global Terrorism???

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Nov 28, 2015

Rather than focusing on "Little" Israel's effective, pro-active methods in neutralizing the terror threat in it's land, this message dwells on the theme of it being a "source" (John 4:22) of a greater victory over a far more dangerous problem...SIN!!!

"Little" Israel vs "Monster" Global Terrorism??? Rather than focusing on "Little" Israel's effective, pro-active methods in neutralizing the terror threat in it's land (action replay of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:7-8

Denomination: *other

Lord, Let Me Imitate Isaac's Trust

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Jan 6, 2021

I am drawn to the trust & submission of Isaac to his father & the challenge it presents of whether I trust God to that same extent!

Last month was the Academy Awards – which, just so you know – I did not watch nor cared to watch. But each year at this ceremony they give out awards for all sort of things related to movies & movie making. I guess the top or most important or most anticipated awards are the “Best Actor,” ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Love Is A Verb (Lectionary, Year B, Fourth Sunday After Easter)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 21, 2021

We are called to live out God’s love and truth through our deeds by keeping God’s commandment to love one another in the name of Jesus Christ (I John 3:23)! Love is a verb because the kind of love that today’s text is talking about requires us to go beyond words and put love into action.

LOVE IS A VERB Text: I John 3:16- 24 1 John 3:16-24  We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us—and we ought to lay down our lives for one another.  (17)  How does God's love abide in anyone who has the world's goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24

Denomination: United Methodist

Counting The Cost

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 19, 2022

On the Fox news Channel, September 2, 1999, on the Hannity and Colmes television program,

they were talking about a youth march sponsored by the Muslim religion that was to take place on the following Labor Day Week-end. The Mayor of the city had some great concerns, and did not want to grant them a permit to march, because these are some violent people. On the program, they had a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Is Good Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 21, 2022

1 Timothy 1:6-11 teaches us how to use the law of God.

Scripture About fifteen years after Paul planted the church in Ephesus, some elders, who wanted to style themselves after teachers of the law in Jewish synagogues, were teaching “myths and endless genealogies” (1 Timothy 1:4). This led to speculations and was causing misunderstanding and confusion ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:6-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Value Of Warnings Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 9, 2020

Message demonstrates the proliferation of warnings in Scripture and addresses the value of such warnings. It is tempting to avoid giving warnings. However, people can benefit from them when given in the right spirit.

We are in a study of Philippians and our text today is found in chapter 3, verses 1-7. Follow with me as we read from the New International Version. “Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:7-9, Matthew 10:28, Matthew 7:15, Matthew 24:4, Acts 11:27-29, 2 Thessalonians 2:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Mistakes - We All Make Them!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 25, 2020

I have taken some of my mistakes, & added some of yours - mixed them all together and have reached the conclusion that there are at least 4 major categories of mistakes, and all 4 of them are found in the Bible.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEST: Psalms 31; Genesis 12:10-13; 2 Kings 1:5-6; Jeremiah 8:20 ILL. I read a rather interesting story this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-13, 2 Kings 1:5-6, Jeremiah 8:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#49 What Is Caesar’s And What Is God’s Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 10, 2021

In Mark 12:13-17 Jesus asked for a coin and with that coin illustrated the roles of government and God in our lives.

#49 What is Caesar’s and What is God’s Series Mark Chuck Sligh August 8, 2021 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chuckcsligh@gmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Mark 12:13-17 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Coming Into The Light Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 25, 2019

Much of our world goes through life with blinders on, blind to the good things God has for us.

If you go into Chicago, maybe to the loop or North Michigan Avenue on a warm evening, you might see a strange sight, a 19th century horse and buggy out in the street in the 21st century. It’s wonderfully quaint to be brought back in time to ‘the good old days,’ and see a real horse in modern ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Part 2: Putting Away The Old Self Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 25, 2019

If we want to walk in God's freedom, a first step is to stop doing the things that distance us from our God.

If you go into Chicago, maybe to the loop or North Michigan Avenue on a warm evening, you might see a strange sight, a 19th century horse and buggy out in the street in the 21st century. It’s wonderfully quaint to be brought back in time to ‘the good old days,’ and see a real horse in modern ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

The Entitled Brother

Contributed by Sean Boucher on Sep 14, 2019

A look at the Prodigal Son story through the eyes of the older brother. Video of this sermon can be viewed at https://vimeo.com/253087477

For those who haven’t been here, the story so far is this – A son scandalously asks his still-living rich father for his half of the inheritance. Even more scandalously, the father gives it to him. The son does what you might expect from a young man – he goes and wastes it on wild living. He goes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32, Matthew 19:16, Matthew 19:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson #7: To Destroy The Devil And Deliver Saints (Hebrews 2:14-16) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 6, 2019

Jesus didn’t become a man so He could know us, prove anything to us, or convince us that He understood our condition. He had redemption in mind― to save us.

5/29/19 Tom Lowe Lesson #7: To Destroy the Devil and Deliver Saints (Hebrews 2:14-16) Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-16 (NIV) 14 Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death—that is, the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday Lessons

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Apr 10, 2017

four lessons we can learn from Luke 19 about the Triumphal entry. The fulfillment of Zechariah 9:9,10

Palm Sunday Lessons Scripture:  Luke 19:28-40 Introduction:  Today is Palm Sunday.  Do you ever wonder why we celebrate Palm Sunday.  What is Palm Sunday?  Well as you know Easter is next week.  Easter is a time we Christians focus on the resurrection of Jesus.  But the week before the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational