Sermons on Hearing And Obeying:

What Makes God Delightful?

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 20, 2014

Psalm 147:11,“The LORD delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love..”

What makes God delightful? Have you ever wondered what makes God delightful? One of the greatest privilege in Christian life and ministry is to Rejoice in the Lord always; The Bible repeatedly commands us to “rejoice in the Lord” (Phil 3:1; 4:4). The most important thing that any one ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bringing Down The Walls Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 31, 2017

Walls don’t automatically fall down by obeying one time.

A. APPROACHING THE BATTLE 1. Our battle plan comes from God. “I have given you Jericho, its kings, and all its mighty warriors” (6:2). “Joshua told the priests to carry the Ark of the Covenant around the city. Have seven priests walk in front carrying a ram’s horn. Have ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:6-25

Denomination: Baptist

How God Answers Prayers

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003

To prove that God hears and answers the Christian’s prayers.

HOW GOD ANSWERS PRAYERS Text: Matt. 7.7-11 Thesis: To prove that God hears and answers the Christian’s prayers. Introduction: (1) Prayer is one of the most lacking practices of a Christian. (a) Typically, we pray before meals and when we are called upon to pray. (b) Sometimes, we pray when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Father's Song

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 30, 2012

Father's Day sermon that teaches that the way to happiness, as a Father, is to fear and obey the Lord

The Father’s Song Psalm 128 I was going to start Father’s Day with a poem… but Dads don’t like mushy, tear jerking poems. I thought about having someone stand and tell about their Dad… but that is too mushy for Dads too And really, Father’s Day is not like ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 1 Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 6, 2023

You will discover happiness by obeying My laws and thinking right day and night.

All Scriptures are from The Bible by Jesus A. EXPANDED TRANSLATION “Your life will be happier if you don’t follow the advice of sinners, if you don’t loiter with the wicked, if you don’t become a part of an evil group. You will discover happiness by obeying My laws and thinking right day and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Take God Up On His Test? (Exodus 15:22-27) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 21, 2022

If you're actually/fully obeying God, will He heal you?

I apparently needed a break from Exodus, which I didn't expect (did Psalm 9-12). But I'm learning to not fight it, and just go with it. [And I'm hoping this is the Spirit leading me, somehow]. This week, I felt like I was maybe ready to try Exodus again. Let's start by ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27, James 5:14-16, John 9:30-33

First " Giving Honor And Obedience " To God.

Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on Apr 22, 2001

It is more important for Christians to obey God rather than any human authority.

THE SECOND SUNDAY IN THE SEASON OF EASTER, THE MESSAGE FOR SUNDAY THE 22ND OF APRIL, 2001 THE TEXT .....Acts 5:29-29 PRAYER...MAY THE WORDS OF GOD AND HIS MESSAGE SPOKEN THIS HOUR BE BOTH A WORD OF COMFORT AND CHALLENGE WE PRAY THAT IT WILL CHALLENGE THOSE WHO ARE COMFORTABLE AND COMFORT ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29

Denomination: Methodist

What If This Was Your Last Sermon

Contributed by Robert Glass on Sep 18, 2011

What if you only had 1 sermon to hear.

What If This Was Your Last Sermon? If this was your last sermon would you be ready to face judgment? (Heb 9:27) And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: We are going to die. When is the question? (James 4:14) Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith That Is Pleasing To God

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 19, 2002

To have a faith that obeys. To have A faith that doesn’t question God

Faith that is pleasing to God I. Have a faith that obeys. / To have A faith that doesn’t question God Do you just know sometimes it’s the Lord speaking but you JUST need More? Abraham’s faith / Isaac’s sacrifice Gen 22:1-3, 6-12 Abraham’s faith meant implicit obedience. A. - He didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Oaths And The Ark" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

The only part of the Bible we truly believe is the part we obey.

“Oaths and the Ark”, Psalm 132 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Outline: A. David’s resolve (vss 1-9); B. God’s response (vss 11-18) Today marks the first Sunday in Advent, an anticipation of the coming of Christ. The wise men were led to the manger by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 132:1-18

Denomination: Congregational

The Reward Of Godly Wisdom

Contributed by David Quackenbush on Feb 3, 2001

Fearing God and obeying his Word is great gain, and is worth the effort.

The Reward of Godly Wisdom (Proverbs 3:1-12) 1. My son do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; 2. For length of days and years of life, and peace they will add to you. 3. Do not let kindness and truth leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Intentional #3 - Choosing A Life Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 27, 2003

Third in the series on intentionality. This message deals with actively choosing to obey Christ.

Be Intentional #3 – Choosing a Life of Obedience Various Scriptures January 12, 2003 Introduction Third in a series on being intentional. We have talked about how God wants us to be people who live by decision rather than by default, and last week we talked about how to be intentional about ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8, John 14:21-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Excuses

Contributed by Jon Miller on Feb 14, 2005

This sermon deals with some of the common excuses we have for not obeying God.

Excuses John 5:1-9 (KJV) After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. [2] Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. [3] In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-5

Tithing

Contributed by George Rennau on Aug 25, 2003

Tithing is an Aspect of old Testament law that we are still required to obey.

TITLE: TITHING Text: Luke 16:10-13 "Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. [11] So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches? [12] ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

After The River Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 31, 2005

What do you do after taking steps to obey God?

After The River Joshua 4 In Joshua 3 we read the story of the crossing of the Jordan River by the Israelite people. After that crossing they were in the promised land. The promised land represented the gifts that God wishes to give his children. God wants to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist