Sermons on Faith Obedience:

Bring Empty Vessels

Contributed by David Dunn on Feb 21, 2026

Faith begins where human supply ends as God fills our emptiness with overflowing grace that turns survival into testimony.

There are moments in life when the math simply does not work. You can rearrange it. You can stretch it. You can pray over it. You can ignore it. But eventually, the numbers refuse to cooperate. That is where this story begins. Not with a miracle. Not with oil. Not with overflow. With debt. 2 Kings ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7, Mark 9:24, Luke 5:4-6, John 2:7-10, Ephesians 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God's Will Vs Permissive Will

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 7, 2014

To show the differences between GOD's will and permissive will thru the lives of different people in the bible, the consequences and rewards of faith vs. fear/doubt.

I. EXORDIUM: Which one you like? GOD's will or permissive will? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the differences between GOD's will and permissive will thru the lives of different people in the bible, the consequences and rewards of faith vs. fear/doubt. IV. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:21-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unprecedented  faith - "Creating An Environment Of Faith”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 11, 2026

As we begin our new series on Unprecedented Faith, I believe it’s wise to lay the foundation for creating an environment where our faith can grow and mature as we pursue God's promises. This faith environment is revealed in Joshua’s life and his parting words to the next generation.

Unprecedented  Faith “Creating an Environment of Faith” Joshua 23:1-11 Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LofvjY-O7h8 As we begin our new series on “Unprecedented Faith,” I think it’s wise to set the stage for creating an environment where our faith can grow and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-11, Hebrews 10:38-39, Hebrews 4:2, Hebrews 10:32, Joshua 21:45, 2 Peter 1:4, Hebrews 12:1, Hebrews 11:1, Joshua 1:8, 1 John 2:15, James 4:4, John 14:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Sovereign Grace In Nineveh - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 20, 2019

After Jonah survived being swallowed by a great fish, God graciously came to him a second time revealing His plan for Nineveh. God could have abandoned Jonah for his disobedience, and yet He was patient and faithful.

Sovereign Grace in Nineveh (Part 1) Jonah 3: 1-10 The harrowing ordeal for Jonah, being within the belly of the great fish for three days, had finally ended. He found himself alive and well, standing on dry ground. Following his miraculous deliverance, Jonah was again confronted by the Lord. He ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

18. Covenant Failure Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 3, 2018

The success of the Mosaic Covenant was conditional on the obedience of the Israelites (Chart can be viewed at www.ingodsimage.site)

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 18 – COVENANT FAILURE] 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 with God in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:3-8, Exodus 6:6-8, Hebrews 8:6-9, Exodus 31:16-17

Denomination: Christian Church

How's Your Sight

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 13, 2009

We need to walk by faith and not by sight, but that doesn’t mean we are blind.

Judges 16:19-30 Verse 21-They Blinded Him: Satan has blinded a lot of people with attractiveness of sin, they have not recognized that there are consequences to their sins! They Bound Him: There are a lot of people I know that are ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Fear Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 4, 2010

With Jesus in our boat, we have no need to fear. God’s presence and power in our lives stills our storms and calms our fears.

Matthew 8:23-27 “Why Do We Fear?” INTRODUCTION You probably know this already, but our crystal balls don’t work very well. A year ago who would have thought that we wouldn’t feel any more secure flying than we did in the days after 9/11? Who would have foreseen that we’d be pouring troops ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Lutheran

A Few Good Men

Contributed by James May on Nov 15, 2009

Just a few good men or women of God, standing with Him in the battle can bring a trembling to the land.

A Few Good Men November 15, 2009 – AM By Pastor Jim May In times of crisis what we need are a few good men. We need someone who will stand in the face of the enemy. We need soldiers in the Lord’s Army who will stand up and be counted, and not hide from the enemy in fear with a false hope that, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Few Good Men & Women

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Feb 27, 2016

Scripture tells us that God is looking everywhere for faithful people. In the story of Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son, we see the type of person God is looking for.

A Few Good Men &Women Genesis 22:1-18 (NLT) for audio, video of this sermon, www.thecreekmonroe.com .Three military recruiters were on hand to address a gathering of high school seniors. The recruiters represented different branches of the military: Army, Navy, and Marines and each of was given ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Accountabilty: Who's Your Accountability Partner

Contributed by Theresa Odom-Surgick on Dec 16, 2017

In this life at one time or another, we all have someone that we are accountable to or for...someone we have to be accountable to. My grandson gave us a great example of what we look like when we shrug off being accountable.

In this life at one time or another, we all have someone that we are accountable to or for...someone we have to be accountable to. Whether for your children, grandchildren, your spouse, your boss, your Pastors, to yourself and most important of all, we are all accountable to God - we are all called ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-24, Ruth 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Greater: Strike The Water Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 20, 2019

There comes a time for each of us to step out on the word God has spoken to us.

Message: We are celebrating the final third of our three week message series entitled, Greater. The series is grounded in a comment by Jesus at that final Passover meal before he was crucified. Jesus said in John 14:12: Anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do greater ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by John Yohe on Oct 7, 2005

Faithfulness to the Word of God and obedience to the Holy Spirit will lead us to Spiritual Victory.

Spiritual Warfare 2 Corinthians 10:1-6 By John Yohe Preached 1-16-05 1 Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you: 2 But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present with that confidence, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Short Of Stature And Morals-But Saved

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 15, 2008

Zacchaeus was hated and misanthropic, but salvation came through the obedience of faith and the call of Jesus.

Tuesday of 33rd Week in Course Lk 19: 1-10 Jericho is the oldest city in the world, as near as archaeologists can determine. Today it’s a dusty little Palestinian village a short drive away from the Dead Sea. The town would be dead, too, if it weren’t also the lowest city in the world, at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Abraham

Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 19, 2009

This sermon examines the life of Abraham as an example of obedience, faith and saying "yes" to God.

I want you to picture in your mind the first car you ever had. What make and model, what year, what color? I want you to turn to someone you came here with and describe that car to them! Maroon 1979 Chevy Impala nicknamed the scud (slow and inaccurate) It had all the self inflicted dings and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Tale Of Two Priesthoods

Contributed by James Kelly on Aug 23, 2013

This sermon compares the priesthood of Jesus to the Levitical Priesthood. It emphasizes the importance of faith and obedience.

Melchizadek King of Salem is identified as both a priest and a king. Under the Mosiac Law; a priest could not be a king. But this was before 445 years before the law was given. Abram just returned from defeating five kings of Canaan. The first time Melchizadek appears is found in Genesis 14:18-20. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed