Sermons on Four Reasons For Obedience:

Remember Lot's Wife

Contributed by Jeremy Congdon on Apr 30, 2011

Humans have a hard time following rules. It is in our nature to rebel because we are self-centered and curious. But, sadly enough for us there are consequences. Either we can follow God's commands, or we'll suffer the consequences.

Introduction: God was preparing to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah. Because of God’s love and covenant with Abraham, God shared with Abraham what was going to happen. Abraham asked God to spare the city if 50 righteous could be found, but there were not 50 righteous. Abraham tried 45, then 40, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:15-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Worship A New Reality

Contributed by John Gullick on May 31, 2015

A sermon that looks at David and the Covenant box to explore the reality of worship.

Worship – A new reality 2 Samuel 6 New International Version (NIV) The Ark Brought to Jerusalem 6 -23 Worship a new reality What is Worship? You might find all kinds of answers. We might pick the wings off this butterfly of a word and get declaring God worthy = sounds all right to me. Or if ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Widow Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 10, 2016

You can determine to pay the price no matter how high the cost seems to be. Far too often we cry out to the Lord to deliver us out of the test that He intends to walk us through it.

2 Zarephath was quite a distance from Cherith. • It was eight miles south of Zidon. • It was thirteen miles north of Tyre. • It was eighty miles north of Samaria. • All summed up it was about one hundred miles for Elijah to travel. a He had to walk it out. Twenty miles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Happiness

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 11, 2012

Psalm 1. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (A). Principles of happiness (verse 1) (1). Right Decision (verse 1 (2). Right direction (Verse 2) (3). Right Desire (verse 2b (B). Profile of happiness (1). Planted. (vs 3a) (2). Fruitful (vs 3b) (3). Un-withered (vs 3c) (4). Prosperous (vs 3d) (C). Picture of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

The Joy Of Servanthood

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 29, 2016

A servant can receive many gifts from his Master.

July 24, 2016 Morning Worship Text: Joel 2:28-29 Subject: Dreams, Visions, and Prophecy Title: The Joy of Servanthood Last week I spoke to you about how Jesus was both God and man – not just partially one or the other but fully God and fully man. This week I want to Look at the human ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Buried Alive

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 16, 2012

The meaning & purpose of baptism.

The Unbaptized Arm Ivan the Great was the Tsar of all of Russia during the Fifteenth Century. He brought together the warring tribes into one vast empire--the Soviet Union. As a fighting man he was courageous. As a general he was brilliant. He drove out the Tartars and established peace across the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Redeemed From Wrong Thinking Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 30, 2016

The challenge to receiving the redemption of the curse begins with believing and obedience to God's word.

January 1, 2017 Morning Worship Text: Galatians 3:9; Philippians 4:5-7 Subject: Redeemed From the Curse of the Law Title: Redeemed From Wrong Thinking – Redeemed Part 6 This morning we continue in our series Redeemed from the Curse. And we also are celebrating communion as the Body of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

“deborah: A Portrait Of Courage” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 7, 2016

Deborah provides us with a terrific example of courage.

We're looking at the lives of Old Testament believers as we think about characteristics God wants to develop in us. Today, we're thinking about courage. A good, biblical definition of courage would be, "the strength to obey God even when I'm afraid and things are difficult." Today, we're ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Life

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 7, 2014

Cultivate obedience through building intimacy with God. Obedience is a choice we make.

There is no excuse for not knowing God’s Word. Moses had spent the last 40 years teaching them what God has revealed. • If ever they strayed from God’s path, it would not be for a lack of knowledge. It would be a choice they made. Moses gave voice to the possible excuses the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Choosing To Obey

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 14, 2014

This message focuses on the importance of obedience.

Choosing To Obey Scriptures: I Samuel 15:22-23; Acts 20:25-31 Introduction: In my previous messages the last two weeks I have shared some thoughts with you pertaining to the situations that are occurring across our nation as a results of grand juries choosing not to indict officers for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:25-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First Fruits

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Sep 30, 2017

Why God wants to be first in our lives

The First Fruits Joshua 7:1 I had just read about all that happened to Achan because of his thievery 36 soldiers died, Achan, his children, animals and all he had destroyed and then I read Josh 8: 1 And the LORD said unto Joshua, Fear ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Round Knockout

Contributed by Bret Bone on Aug 29, 2011

Today's training will be a three round match. In each round we will be introduced to areas that we may personally need trained in

The Three Round Knockout Slide#1 Psalm 84:10 “A single day in your courts is better than a thousand anywhere else! I would rather be a gatekeeper in the house of my God than live the good life in the homes of the wicked.” Prayer God knew clear back in the beginning when He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:10

Jonah Preaches - God Forgives Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 16, 2008

Obedience on the part of Jonah and the people of Nineveh brought a great revival.

TEXT: JONAH 3:1-10 TITLE: “JONAH PREACHES – GOD FORGIVES” OPEN: A. Most of you are probably familiar with the poem “Footprints in the Sand” 1. It tells about our journey through life a. How Christ walks with us --how ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jonah - Learning To Respond To God

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 31, 2011

Sometimes we get a chance to learn from other people’s mistakes. The book of Jonah helps us to see the consequences of not responding to God’s leading as well as the blessings of responding well. What can we learn from this great book so we can better r

Jonah – Learning to Respond to God Jonah 1:1 – 4:11 When God Commands, We should follow (1:1-3) When God Corrects, We should listen (1:4-17) When God Convicts, we should repent (3:10) Where God is Concerned, we should be concerned (4:10-11) Intro Good morning. I want to welcome our kids into ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sand Castles

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 23, 2012

When we base our lives on obeying Jesus, we can weather the hard times.

Sand Castles May 17, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: When we base our lives on obeying Jesus, we can weather the hard times. Focus Passage: Matthew 7:24-27 Supplemental Passage: But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist