Sermons on Four Reasons For Obedience:

Life-Changing Worship

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 17, 2016

The tribulation saints paid the ultimate cost for their faith, and here they are in heaven worshiping God with all the passion they can find. What if our obedience could lead to greater love for our Lord, which could lead to greater obedience, love, etc.?

Revelation 7:9-17 Life-changing Worship Starting today we’ll spend the next four weeks in the last book of the Bible, “The Revelation of Jesus Christ.” Notice there is only one Revelation. Sometimes people say, “Revelations.” Nope, just one. Revelation is classified ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospels Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 2, 2019

The Gospels are meant to showcase the life and ministry of Jesus Christ and the reason for his coming.

1 The Gospels- Matthew 5:17-19 INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today as we continue our Binge Reading the Bible series by turning to an exciting section of the Bible, the Gospels! • In this series, we have been examining how God speaks to us through the various sections of the Bible. • The Gospels ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Noah - The Crazy Weatherman

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jul 9, 2005

Noah can teach so much how to be a Crazy Christian, someone who is radically obedient to what God wants, even when it doesn’t make sense.

Noah - The Crazy Weatherman Pastor Glenn Newton June 5, 2005 Genesis 6: 5-22 Read The first thing I notice in our passage this morning, in verse 5 and 6, is that God is watching us, not only as individuals and how we live, but also as a whole... as His creation. God deeply cares more than we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-22

Denomination: Nazarene

Time For Some First Century Action

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 17, 2020

You cannot have what they had in the 1st Century if you are not willing to receive what they had and act with it.

Hebrews 10:24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. I wonder what our spiritual life would be like ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25, Ezekiel 18:25, Ezekiel 18:29

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Need To Give Thanks

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 1, 2005

Paul gives us the reason for thanksgiving in this marvelous passage in Ephesians.

“WHY DO WE NEED TO GIVE THANKS?” EPHESIANS 5:20 We need to give thanks because God has commanded us… 1. To give thanks ALWAYS. (v. 20a) Giving thanks always 1 Chronicles 16:8, 34-35, 41; Psalm 18:49; 30:4, 12; 75:1; 79:13; 92:1; 97:12; 105:1; 106:1, 47; 107:1; 118:1, 29; 119:62; 122:4; ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

Why Be A Dad?

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 2, 2004

This is a Father’s Day message that examines 3 reasons to be a dad.

“WHY BE A DAD?” Prov. 23:22-25 INTRO – Paul Harvey – “What are fathers made of?” “A father is a thing that is forced to endure childbirth w/out an anesthetic. A father is a thing that growls when it feels good – and laughs very loud when it’s scared half to death. A father never feels ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Not So Fast Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on May 10, 2005

This message takes a look at six reasons we should fast.

(I began by showing the video clip called “The Fast” from sermonspice.com it is a humorous look at how we should not fast) Often I think of the early Church and wish it could be like that again. They experienced the hand of God in so many incredible ways. Then I remember that this did not come ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessings Of Work, The Enjoyment Of Leisure

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 6, 2004

1- The business and blessings of work 2- The reason and rewards of leisure

INTRO.- ILL.- One time a minister was preaching about the importance of work. He told the congregation that they should praise God for the opportunity of working for their daily bread. “But the Lord has seen to it,” he said, “that you don’t have to work every day. Because of Moses you have ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's In A Day

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005

Why does the Christian church meet on Sunday? There are compelling reasons.

What’s In a Day? March 5, 2005 Cornwall We are in a very exciting time for our little church, here in Cornwall. We are in our final month as renters, and we are about to do something very new for our church and for most of our denomination, in fact- move into our own building. The next few months ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Evidence Of True Love

Contributed by Mark Beaird on May 14, 2003

Note the reasons that the love of God motivates our hearts to action.

THE EVIDENCE OF LOVE © 2001 Mark Beaird Text: 1 John 3:16-18 What is your picture of someone who is truly poor? In Hollywood there is an exclusive school attended by children of movie stars, producers, and directors. Asked to write a composition on the subject of poverty, one little girl ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Does Your Giving Stop At Nothing? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 15, 2001

Analysis of why people don’t give and reasons for giving.

Introduction: - A Barna research study back in April 2000 found that only 8% of born-again Christians give 10% of their income or more. - We’ve obviously got a lot of work ahead of us this morning. Three questions about your attitude toward giving: 1. Who owns your money? - "That’s pretty ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Baptist

Why People Don't Answer The Door

Contributed by Don Austin on Jul 21, 2001

Reasons people don’t answer God’s call.

"Why People Don’t Answer The Door" Rev 3:20 Have you ever gone to someone’s house and knocked on the door and they never came to answer it? You know their in there, the TV is going or the radio going, tape player going, but they don’t answer the door. I was told a story once about a guy went ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Praise

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Sep 8, 2003

a Message to remind us the of reasons we have to Praise The Lord.

“The Power Of Praise” Text Psalm 100:1-3. Intro: When it comes to worshipping God you can see in any church usually 3 kinds of people. The ones who love to worshipp the Lord and “Enter in” there are those who worship out of routine. And those who do not enter in at all. There was a preacher who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sacrifice Of Christ

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This sermon give three reasons why Christ went to the cross.

I. Introduction a. Have you ever had someone do something for you that you didn’t deserve? b. Paul wrote to the in Romans that Christ had done something that no one deserved. c. Christ has done something for you d. Why Did Christ Die? II. The First Reason is because we needed it. (6-7) a. No ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Contributed by Troy Mason on Jun 30, 2001

God created both rich and poor for His reasons, not ours.

GOD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Proverbs 22:2 Introduction – Story of Rockefeller interview. I met a millionaire in Hyde Co. His automatic response to the question, “How are you,” was “If I could just make that next nickel, I believe I would be alright.”. In this world there are only two ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:2

Denomination: Baptist