Sermons on Divine Obedience:

An Act Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

Baptism is an act of obedience to Jesus who said to go into all the world and baptize in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It was an act of obedience on Philip's part to baptize the Ethiopian and act of obedience on his part to be baptized.

Some of the best things in life can be so bad. It is somewhat shocking, but Lewis B. Smedes in his book Caring and Commitment points out that even commitment can be a bad thing. The purpose of the book is to get Christians more committed, but he points out the negative side of this very ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

An Act Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

The New Testament makes it clear that all who believe in Jesus as their Savior are to be baptized, and so for those who submit to do so it is an act of obedience.

The whole duty of man is to love God and keep His commandments. From paradise lost to paradise regained this is the teaching of the Bible. The one condition for man's abiding in Paradise was obedience to God's command. In Rev. 22:14 we read, "Blessed are they who do His commandments, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-5

How To Be Obedient

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jul 17, 2020

God calls us to obey Him and His word. And we must obey Him with a heart of integrity, humility, without hesitation, and total surrender. God rewards those who obey with the blessing of eternal life and freedom from sin and death.

How to be Obedient “So, Samuel said: “Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed than the fat of rams.” I Samuel 15:22 In our daily life, we know that obedience is a very essential ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22, Acts 13:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Obedience Of Faith

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 27, 2017

Obedience and faith appear together in the Gospel and can make us uncomforatable,

The Obedience of Faith Romans 1:5 I have especially called out this verse by itself in our study of Romans, as it is as important a theme in the book of Romans as Romans 1:17 which is justification by faith. This phrase is repeated in the doxology of chapter 16 at the end of Romans where the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:5, Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Grace Obedience Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Apr 7, 2017

Grace is Still Amazing

Grace is available to empower our obedience, not excuse our disobedience I Samuel 15:22, Luke 8:21, James 1:22, Acts 5:29, Romans 6:16, I Peter 4:17, Ephesians 2:8-10 1. I acknowledge who I was, but embrace who I am 2. I emphasize relying on God not pleasing God 3. I put forth effort but God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience Anyway

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 23, 2017

We must obey the Lord, even if we don’t understand.

Obedience Anyway May 21, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must obey the Lord, even if we don’t understand. Focus Passage: 2 Kings 5:1-15 Supplemental Passage: "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. (John 14:15 NASB) Introduction: In ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Test Of Obedience

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 11, 2015

The rhythms of deliverance, discontentment, provision, testing, disobedience, & deliverance; and daily bread, daily work, Sabbath, & commemoration.

A TEST OF OBEDIENCE. Exodus 16:2-4; Exodus 16:9-15. In this passage, we join the children of Israel just six weeks into their wilderness journey. The ten plagues, the first Passover, the deliverance out of Egypt, and the parting of the Red Sea all lay behind them. Yet now, here in the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-4, Exodus 16:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Courageous Obedience

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 4, 2016

Joseph's story is one of courageous obedience to God.

Courageous Obedience Matthew 1:18-25 December 4, 2016 Show video of new I-Phone diver commercial. Link is "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=La4HRfL5tV4" WOW! I love this commercial. I think it’s cool! It’s all about the new I-phone speakers, just out for your Christmas purchasing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience And Blessing Series

Contributed by James Webster on Apr 18, 2015

A lot of people are living their lives short of being what God wants them to be. They have heard the message they have left their land of “UR” but for some reason they have never got all the way over into Canaan, the blessing of blessing, victory and spiritual plenty.

MESSAGE SERIES “Look to the Stars”- Message I The Life of Abraham God keeps His promises; we must remain obedient to Him even when the future isn’t clear.” TODAY We are going to talk about the connection with Obedience and Blessing. ABRAHAM COMES ON THE SCENE IN GENESIS ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:27-32

Denomination: Nazarene

Being Obedient

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Aug 16, 2020

The Israelites grumble again against God. Moses responds to their grumbling with anger and loses the privilege of entering the Promised Land. Moses responded with anger and disrespected God. We can learn a few things form an angry man who lashed out against the Creator.

Introduction Today’s topic is “Being Obedient” and as I look around our society in this COVID-19 time, I see a lot of people who are challenged with being obedient. Many businesses have signs that say you have to wear a mask to enter, yet many don’t obey that sign. We hear repeatedly that we ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:2-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Obedience To God

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Aug 13, 2020

Sins committed with good intentions were also punished by God. Wrong actions cannot be sanctified by good intentions. If we are careful to obey the Lord, we will have the peace and joy of the Lord in our hearts and the Lord will be with us amidst all our difficulties.

2 Samuel 6:1-8 Again David gathered all the choice men of Israel, thirty thousand. And David arose and went with all the people who were with him from Baale Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, whose name is called by the Name, the Lord of Hosts, who dwells between the cherubim. So they set ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-8, Numbers 4:15, Romans 10:1-3, Matthew 7:21-23

The Obedience Of Joseph Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Dec 16, 2022

Buy a Hallmark card and it will picture a beautiful scene and give a positive message. But not everyone experiences a Hallmark Christmas. Some people have problems, and as we look at scripture, we discover that one of the original characters of Christmas has a big problem. His name is Joseph.

Alba 12-11-2022 THE OBEDIENCE OF JOSEPH Matthew 1:18-25 It is Christmas shopping time as we near the big day. Stores take advantage of this and come up with some clever signs to encourage people to shop in their stores. Here are a few clever ones: From a toy store: "Ho, ho, ho spoken ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Obedient Servant Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 23, 2024

In the darkness, don’t trust yourself; trust the Lord. Rely on His unfailing love, His unlimited power, and His obedient Servant--Jesus Christ, who CHOSE to die for you.

Vance Havner was one of my favorite preachers when I was growing up, because had a wonderful, witty way of putting things that really made you think. He went home to be with the Lord several years ago, but I remember a story he told about two Indians who from a distance had been watching a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:1-11, Hebrews 13:5, Matthew 10:28, Hebrews 2:17-18, Hebrews 4:15-16, Hebrews 5:8-9, Acts 2:23-24, Acts 2:36, Luke 1:37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Power Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Apostle Dr. Belinda V. Broadnax on Oct 24, 2024

This sermon highlights the transformative power of obedience to God's voice. It explores how obedience deepens our relationship with God, brings blessings, and unlocks the fullness of His purpose in our lives.

There’s a significant difference between hearing God's voice and obeying it. Many believers listen to God’s voice, but far fewer follow through with obedience. James 1:22 offers us a stark reminder: "But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves." The ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22

Denomination: Other

Love And Obedience.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 1, 2023

Loving your neighbour in these end times.

LOVE AND OBEDIENCE. Romans 13:8-14. I). LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOUR. Romans 13:8-10. The imperative, “To no one nothing owe you (all), but to love one another” (Romans 13:8a) follows on from the discussion of being subject to ‘the powers that be’ who - whether we voted for them or not - are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational