Sermons on Four Reasons For Obedience:

Reasons For Suffering

Contributed by Israel Volau on Jan 4, 2001

A lot of people have asked "Why do we suffer" and I have tried to answer this question through this sermon.

Israel Volau Crossroads Full Gospel Woodland, CA August 18, 2000 REASONS FOR SUFFERING TEXT: ROM. 8:28 “FOR I KNOW THAT ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER TO THEM THAT LOVE GOD, WHO ARE THE CALLED ACCORDING TO HIS PURPOSE” ALL THINGS: a. the good and the bad b. the favorable and the unfavorable c. the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Church Of God

A Reasonable Offer

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 17, 2018

The calling out of the Remnant.

A REASONABLE OFFER. Isaiah 1:1, Isaiah 1:10-20. The opening of this wonderful Book of Isaiah introduces us to a Ministry which, on a conservative estimate, spanned some 64 years. The first verse (Isaiah 1:1) tells us of (I) its Divine authorship: it was a “vision”; (II) its human authorship: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:10-20, Isaiah 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reasons To Stay

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 23, 2010

Stay put in marriage.

Title: Reasons to Stay Text: 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 Truth: Stay put in marriage. Aim: I want to give reasons to strengthen their resolve to remain married. INTRODUCTION Jon & Kate Plus 8 is TLC’s, The Learning Channel, most watched program. It has followed the life of Jon and Kate Gosselin. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Objections To Obedience

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 29, 2011

How do we become people who love to follow Christ and obey God?

On the morning of August 2, 2002, a fired Columbus police officer, Hermando “Cliff” Harton, Jr., 39, shot his wife in their Prairie Township home. He then led the police on a chase on I-71 into Ashland County where he was shot and wounded by State Patrol troopers. His wife had ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-24

Denomination: Methodist

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

10,000 Reasons To Forgive

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 11, 2023

Today we’re looking at what forgiveness is, the consequences of unforgiveness, and four things to do to forgive those who’ve offended you. If God commands you to forgive, He'll also give you the power to forgive.

10,000 REASONS TO FORGIVE Matt. 18:21-35 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Two judges got speeding tickets and decided to try each other’s cases. The first judge came before his friend and received a fine of $5. 2. The second judge came before the first and received a fine of $500! In consternation, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Blessings Of Obedience

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 6, 2015

Kids may disagree with their parents, but if we can teach them to trust us and obey, we help them set a pattern to listen and respond to the heavenly Father. Our complete obedience to the Lord allows Him to accomplish His purposes in and through us.

Blessings of Obedience Text: Acts 16:9-40 Intro: Paul, Silas, Timothy, and probably Luke worked as a team to share the good news about Jesus in several different cities. God gave purpose and direction to this missionary team; they obeyed God and traveled to Philippi where God had prepared the way ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Reasons For Writing

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 11, 2018

Confidence in our salvation is essential to vibrant life as a Christian. John writes to encourage believers to focus on what is essential for vigorous faith.

“I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life.” [1] The couple, a man and a woman, had come to the door professing concern for my welfare. Their concern was driven by certainty that a great, world-wide conflagration known as ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Perfect Obedience.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 24, 2000

First Sunday after Christmas Year C.

First Sunday after Christmas Year C. Luke 2: 41-52 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor Thank you Lord Jesus for your perfect obedience as a free gift which is our freedom from slavery to sin and death. Amen. Title: “Perfect Obedience.” Mary and Joseph find the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Lutheran

The Challenge Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 1, 2009

Have people considered the cost of what it truly means to be an obedient follower of the Lord?

This series is based upon a series by Nelson Searcy and the Journy church. This sermon however, is my own. The Challenge of Obedience Obediently following Christ is costly Obediently following Christ is to be prioritized Obediently following Christ is to be continual Slide Good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Test Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 18, 2012

True obedience to God means that we obey Immediately, obey Completely, obey Joyfully and obey Continually.

THE TEST OF OBEDIENCE Arabian horses go through rigorous training in the deserts of the Middle East. The trainers require absolute obedience from the horses, and test them to see if they are completely trained. The final test is almost beyond the endurance of any living thing. The trainers force ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Obedient To The Will Of God Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 12, 2023

One of the most basic truths that brought Mary into the will of God as the mother of Jesus was her obedience.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE OBEDIENT TO THE WILL OF GOD LUKE 1:1-80 #JustJesus INTRODUCTION… Catholics vs. Protestants, biblebelievers.com/bennett/bennett_mary-worship.html If you were not aware, the Christian faith is divided into three main flavors: Catholic, Orthodox, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-80, Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Reason To Believe

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Apr 22, 2014

Is there sufficient evidence to believe that the gospel is true, and if there is, what will you do about it?

A Reason To Believe Acts 15:12-28 At the Wisconsin State Capital, the atheist group, Freedom from Religion put up a display featuring this sign: “Nobody died for our sins, Jesus is a myth.” This is just the latest in the now popular assaults against Christians. This organization ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational