Sermons on Disobeying God:

Abundant Life

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 3, 2010

The abundant life is not acheived through accumulating worldly possessions.

Text: “Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near” (Isaiah 55:6). Is the Lord going to move away? Some people might get that idea when they read this Scripture. If you think for a moment, “Seek the LORD while he may be found” does sound like He is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: Christian Church

To Obey Is Better

Contributed by Wes Humble on Jan 23, 2003

Obedience is what pleases God most.

To Obey is Better. 1 Samuel 15:22 Israel enjoyed a distinction that no other nation has ever experienced. God was their King. He chose them. He wanted to be their God and King. As is typical of human nature Israel wanted what they didn’t have which was a human king. God chose Saul to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22

Denomination: *other

Flies In The Perfume

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Jan 30, 2019

Sometime we stink before GOD

Flies in the Perfume Intro: Perfume maker Many years ago there was a perfume maker who made the best perfume. He had been working on his latest creation for over a month. All his work was beginning to pay off, this was the best perfume he had ever created. He couldn’t wait to show it to the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

64. Law And God's Holy People Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018

The New Covenant produces the genuine righteousness the old law failed to do in God’s holy people

IN GOD'S IMAGE 64 - LAW AND GOD'S HOLY PEOPLE This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-2, Jeremiah 31:33, Romans 6:6-7, Romans 6:18, 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, Romans 6:14, Romans 4:5, Ephesians 2:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

There Are Some Things About Me You Ought To Know Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Nov 7, 2006

The Letter to the Church at Thyatira

AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church October 22, 2006 The Letter to the Church at Thyatira Rev. 2:18-29 [SERIES SLIDE ---will automatically advice through the TITLE SLIDE to a blank slide] "There Are Some Things You Should Know About Me…” We’ve all seen television shows and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Importance Of Recognizing Sin Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003

Recognize the need to Understand God, Seek God and Turn Again to God.

The Importance of Recognizing Sin Romans 3:1–20 INTRODUCTION Illustration Today it seems that all you have to do to sell a product is include some natural herb or mineral with it. Products ranging from shampoo to diet pills have all jumped on the “all natural” bandwagon. Just because ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sin Becomes Fatal When, You Fail To Grow In The Knowledge Of God

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Oct 17, 2005

Sin is running today and if we don’t continue to grow Spiritually we could lose out in a big way

Sin Becomes Fatal When, You Fail To Grow In The Knowledge Of God Sunday October 16 2005 2 Peter 2:1-21 1 But there were also false prophets in Israel, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will cleverly teach their destructive heresies about God and even turn against their Master who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Exodus 9 - What Does It Take For The Lord To Get Your Attention? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 25, 2009

God gives people time to respond to Him. And that’s why we are still here. He doesn’t just zap us out of existence. Even the plagues showed God’s patience in giving Pharaoh opportunity to change his mind.

Exodus 9 - What does it take for the Lord to get your attention? In Exodus 9, Moses goes to Pharaoh again and says "Thus says the Lord, let My people go!" Pharaoh says "no!" and three more plagues come to Egypt, just as Moses predicts. Even though Egypt’s livestock die, and the people develop ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Calls Of St. Paul Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 12, 2019

Apostle Paul confirms his calling to be an Apostle with great assurance and confidence. Though he equals himself with other Apostles who were with Christ. Yet he understood his calling was to be an apostle. He says Jesus was Son of man - Kata Sarxa and Son of God - Kata Pneuma.

Theme: Three Calls Text: Romans 01:01-07 CALL TO BE SENT - Apostolic call Romans 01:1-4 Wesley says: “While God calls, he makes what he calls. Jewish teachers disputed his claim to the apostolic office, with great propriety he asserts and overthrows their principles are entire”. Apostle is a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

The Story #1: Creation - The Beginning Of Life As We Know It

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 22, 2015

God’s story begins with the creation of the universe and everything that exists, and reveals God’s greatest masterpiece as human beings.

THE STORY #1: CREATION: THE BEGINNING OF LIFE AS WE KNOW IT INTRO: The beginning of our journey through the story of the Bible is like the beginning of an action-packed movie. If you miss the opening minutes of a movie with its fast-paced scenes, you will not understand the rest of the story. It ...read more

Denomination: *other

David Cares For Mephibosheth The Son Of Jonathan Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 10, 2023

In 2 Samuel 9:1 it says, “David asked, “Is there anyone still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?””

Have you ever lost a dear friend, and then thought back to the fond memories you had of them over the years? You think back to the good times. The times you spent fishing, the family get togethers, the times out on the town, and you miss them. And you think to yourself, how could I do something ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 8:1-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

Will Of God? Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 6, 2023

Does Fate and Will of God are the same. There is a Will of Decree, and a Will of Commandment. God takes control of everything. We need to discern his Will in every act of our lives. Word of God leads and guides.

Romans 12:1-2, Will of God? Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever! Illustration Read the Bible: The Message Bible: “So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Keep On Walking

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 30, 2003

Walking is good for your health. Walking with God is good for your SPIRITUAL health!!

Sunday Morning, August 3, 2003 Title: Keep On Walkin’ Text: Amos 3:3, 1 John 1:6-7 Introduction Walking is good for your health. Studies show that walking can: Reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke Lower blood pressure Reduce high cholesterol and improve blood lipid profile ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:3, 1 John 1:6-7

Denomination: Nazarene

In The Beginning - The Fall Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 5, 2024

GOD created the Heavens and the Earth, and a Garden, a true Paradise, for it was GOOD. HE made man in HIS image, and gave man free choice. GOD gave rules, and man disobeyed, sinned. From Paradise to thorns, Sin destroys what GOD has created for good.

2024.02.04.Sermon notes. IN THE BEGINNING - THE FALL William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: GOD created the Heavens and the Earth, and a Garden, a true Paradise, for it was GOOD. HE made man in HIS image, and gave man free choice. GOD gave rules, and man disobeyed, sinned. From Paradise to thorns, Sin ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-25, Genesis 3:1-24, 1 John 2:16, James 1:12-15, 1 Timothy 4:1-2, Revelation 22:1-5, Revelation 22:13-14, 1 Corinthians 15:45-49, Romans 8:2, Colossians 3:4, Proverbs 4:20-22, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pagan Piety Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 9, 2021

We see here an example of how God can use evil to bring forth good. Jonah disobeyed and did the opposite of God's will, and yet there was no loss, for by his act of evil he was led providentially to bring the knowledge of the true God to these men.

Total depravity is not the concept that man is as bad as he can be, for we all know that there are many degrees of evil among the lost, and this holds true even among the saved. Some redeemed people are less sinful than others, and some lost people are less sinful than others. Total depravity, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:13-17