Sermons on Following Instructions:

"God Speaking"

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 10, 2002

Ananias hears God’s call - how he recognizes and reacts to God’s instructions.

10Now there was a disciple at Damascus named Ananias; and the Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias.” And he said, “Here I am, Lord.” And the Lord said to him, “Get up and go to the street called Straight, and inquire at the house of Judas for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Finding God's Treasure

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 12, 2007

The Proverbs writer instructs us to search for wisdom and understanding as if you were searching for hidden treasure.

Finding God’s Treasure -In God’s Word- Proverbs 2:1-8 There was a man called Heinrich Schliemann, who as a boy read a translation of Homer’s account of the defeat of Troy by the Greeks. In the latter part of the last century scholars largely held that Homer’s "Iliad" was entirely fictitious and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

I Am, Am I Going To Follow Him Or Shall I Remain In The Darkness? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 2, 2010

Jesus the light of the world, in him is the light that will never (and thats the biggest ever never)allow you to walk in the darkness again, all that is required is that you follow him!

John 8:1-12 I Am, am I going to follow him or shall I remain in the darkness? Talk about being put on the spot, a life and death decision “….Jesus had gone up to the Mount of Olives 2 At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Possessing God's Promises

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 18, 2014

The calling of Joshua gives clear instruction to those on the edge of greatness when going into unchartered territory

Recently I came across an article that described the Cherokee Indian youth's rite of passage from boyhood to manhood? In this ritual the father leaves his son alone in a forest blindfolded. He is told to sit on a tree stump the whole night and to not remove the blindfold until the rays of the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Their Bad Roots Will In Time Reveal Their Bad Fruit

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 30, 2001

AN INSTRUCTIONAL SERMON TO REVEAL THE UNSPOKEN TREASURES OF SELF - APPOINTED AND NOT GOD ANNOINTED MINISTER AND THEIR CHARACTERISTICS.

Their Bad Roots Will In Time Reveal Their Bad Fruit Text Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but Inwardly they are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruit. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? Even so every good tree bears good fruit, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20, Luke 6:43-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prescription For Peace

Contributed by David Rogers on Mar 3, 2006

This is a sermon on how the Bible instructs us in developing the peace that God has planned for us.

The Prescription for Peace Phil. 4:4-9 I hope that everyone has had a great afternoon and has come tonight prepared to rejoice in the Lord. I know that as we go through the week it seems we are attacked from all sides. We start the week off right with the Lord but as we go along it seems that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Some Of Paul's Principles Of Good Communication

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

How Paul used wise principles of communication to inspire, instruct and persuade people with love

A Few of Paul’s Principles of Communication Acts 26:1-25 Quote:I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant. Source Unknown 1. Paul practiced wise diplomacy in the way he dealt with King Agrippa to enhance the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Soldier's Endurance

Contributed by James May on May 15, 2002

Paul’s instruction to Timothy to be a good soldier of the cross and endure hardships is still relevant.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7, 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ants And Slugs

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Nov 3, 2006

This is a sermon instructing us to never be idle both in our physical activity and spiritual activity.

Ants and Slugs Text: Pro. 6:6-11 Intro: Reading this verse of scripture today we find two contrasting personalities, there is the ant or the wise and diligent and the sluggard which is sleepy and unconcerned. The latter I would like to discuss first. The Sluggard: The word sluggard = ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nothing But The Blood

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Sep 30, 2016

In preparing for communion, Paul instructs us to look back, look inward and look to the future.

NOTHING BUT THE BLOOD 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 for audio and video of this and other sermons: www.thecreekmonroe.com Intro: a very wealthy old man who had an elaborate collection of Van Gogh and Monet paintings. His only son shared his father’s interest in the rare paintings. They traveled ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32

Denomination: Baptist

Misusing Your Tongue Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 6, 2019

This message serves as instruction for any who struggle with using foul or off-colored language.

Chapter 3 begins a new discussion. The first two chapters of James have been about trials and temptations and how we can overcome them. These trials and temptations are common to everyone. We all have things that cause us to walk through a valley in life. We are all tempted from time to time. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Be An Impact Person, Not An Impacted Person Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Aug 13, 2014

Anyone can have a major impact in their surroundings simply by listening to the call and instructions of the Lord.

Be an Impact Person or Be an Impacted Person Judges 6-8 Main point: Anyone can have a major impact in their surroundings simply by listening to the call and instructions of the Lord. Introduction: Pat Tillman: #40, Safety with the Arizona Cardinals 7th round draft pick in 1998 Salary of ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Run With Endurance - Hebrews 12:1 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 27, 2025

Divine encouragement and instruction to run with endurance the race God has set before us.

Go! And Run With Endurance - Hebrews 12:1 Opening Prayer: Father God, we thank You for the privilege of gathering together in Your presence. As we open Your Word today, speak deeply into our hearts. Empower us to run with endurance the race You have set before us. Let Jesus be exalted, let the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1, Romans 15:4, Colossians 3:8-10, James 1:12, Hebrews 12:2, 1 Peter 2:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Obstacles Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 26, 2018

If you want to overcome the obstacles in your life, concentrate on the Lord; consecrate yourself to Him; count on His Word; and then, just cross the water.

A few years ago, drivers on the eastern highways in India encountered an especially stubborn elephant that refused to let them pass until they offered up a little food. He's even been known to stick his trunk through an open window and sniff around for any hidden treasure! One local resident ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"My Soul Safe In Christ"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 3, 2008

If we believe Jesus is the Christ, we will follow where He leads.

“And it happened that while He was praying alone, the disciples were with Him, and He questioned them, saying, “Who do the people say that I am?” 19 They answered and said, “John the Baptist, and others say Elijah; but others, that one of the prophets of old has risen again.” 20 And He said to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Orthodox