Sermons on Instant Obedience:

Great Expectations Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 15, 2016

We will discover expectations we have of God. We will discover expectations God has of us.

GREAT EXPECTATIONS 1 JOHN 2:1-6 #expectations INTRODUCTION… Expectations An expectation is a strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future. An expectation is a belief that someone will or should achieve something. We can have expectations about An expectation is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do It God's Way

Contributed by Ryan Worley on Jun 19, 2014

WHAT DO YOU DO IF THERE IS NO OTHER WAY? Submit to God and Do it His way.

Matthew 26:36-46 I have often asked myself this question. What do you do when there is no other way but to do it God’s way? That is an overwhelming duh!!!!! You submit to God and you do it His way. I got to thinking about this one night and I started thinking about the time that Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Problem With Robots!

Contributed by Rev. James Allen Kelly on Jul 2, 2014

This sermon is about renewing our lives in Christ Jesus.

Introduction: It appears that since workers in the United States want 15 dollars a hour; to take food orders and put cheese burgers together, or make fries, McDonalds are replacing cashiers with automated cashiers. However, these robotic machines, can only do what they have been programed to do. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Focus On Christ Not Your Fears

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

To lead the people to understand how to avoid focusing on their fear, but concentrate on the positives we have in Christ.

The Twelve Spies – Numbers 13-14 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how to avoid focusing on their fear, but concentrate on the positives we have in Christ. Illustration:Where our Captain bids us go, ’Tis not ours to murmur no; He that gives the sword and shield Chooses too the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Consider Jeremiah's Character

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 25, 2002

Pentecost 18(B) - SEPTEMBER 22, 2002 - Believers consider Jeremiah’s character of obedience in service and humility in obedience.

Consider Jeremiah’s Character Jeremiah 11: 18-20 September 22, 2002 JEREMIAH 11:18-20 18Because the LORD revealed their plot to me, I knew it, for at that time he showed me what they were doing. 19I had been like a gentle lamb led to the slaughter; I did not realize that they had plotted ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 11:18-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Downwardly Mobile

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 16, 2023

The terms of our peace with God are humility and obedience, the very same humility and obedience that Jesus displayed in his entry into Jerusalem.

How many of you have ridden horseback? Do you remember the first time you got on one? Most people feel either terrified or omnipotent - but both have to do with how far off the ground you are and how much power you are sitting on top of. Horses are big. And no matter how you feel, the person on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:39-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Sacrifice Of Abraham

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

There are some steps that led to Abraham's success in his sacrifice.

Genesis 22:1-14 KJV And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am. [2] And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Craving For Spiritual Comfort Food?

Contributed by Thilini Perera on Jan 5, 2021

Multitudes of Christians are falling away from the biblical Truths, wholesome teaching and lustfully chasing after Myths, instant blessings, formulas, catchy verses for personal gain as warned by Paul in the 1st century.

Comfort foods are huge crowd pleasers. They are juicy, yummy, trendy and make us “feel good”. Psychological studies point that they are good mood fixers too, allowing an experience of instant pleasure when in emotional stress. Some fall for comfort food because of convenience. Even though it starts ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2-4, John 8:32, Matthew 7:13

Facing The Storms Of Life May Be Easier Than You Think.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Aug 13, 2023

Peter and experienced fisherman was trying to endure a bad storm, yet he went from fear and terror to hope and encouragement in an instant, and we can follow likewise, by keeping our focus on him and on success.

“Please join me in my prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our strength, and our redeemer. Amen. (Ps. 19:14) Introduction: In today’s reading, we hear of Jesus walking on water, a reading we have heard many times before, but it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Episcopal

Effective Praying

Contributed by Don Baggett on Nov 2, 2007

The very instant that we turn our hearts to God in humility, sincerity, and faith, we are on praying ground! It is also true, that as Christians, who love God and want to know Him more, we can grow in our understanding of prayer.

People sometimes say that they don’t feel like their prayers get any higher than the ceiling. The truth is, they may not get any higher than the ceiling. There are some conditions under which God will not even hear one’s prayers. The question as to how can one pray effectively is certainly ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Hello!... This Is God!

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 28, 2010

First sermon in the 2010 Lenten Series

(Note: This series is based on and using materials from the Lenten series, The Sign of Jonah written by Dr. Reed Lessing and published by Creative Communication for the Parish. Copyright of the material is noted and respected.) (Sermon began with a short portion of homily from the series The Sign ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Meanwhile

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 30, 2015

Hope is why we persevere in a long obedience in the same direction.

Title: Meanwhile Text: I Corinthians 15:50-58 Thesis: Hope is why we persevere in a long obedience in the same direction. Explanation: In 1980 IVP published Eugene Peterson’s book, “A Long Obedience In The Same Direction.” Thirty-five years ago Peterson had picked up on a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wise And The Foolish Builders

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 14, 2019

Obedience is a key character that God Almighty desires from us and we therefore need to develop the culture of obedience to obey His Word and do according to His will. Obedience to God always ends in glory

May the peace of the Lord be with you. *DAY 8 OF LENT* Our reflection for today is on the 7th Kingdom Culture from the parable below: *THE WISE AND THE FOOLISH BUILDERS* Matthew 7:24-27 King James Version (KJV) 24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Charismatic

The Dirty Word: Paitience

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 15, 2015

In of day of instant, fast living ---we must know God has a great teaching tool called PATIENCE. Patience can teach us faith. In your patience possess your souls? Patience carries a lot of wait.

THE DIRTY WORD: PATIENCE! PATIENCE MAY CARRY ALOT OF WAIT! By Wade M. Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 21:19 (KJV) In your patience possess ye your souls. Luke 21:19 (NIV) By standing firm you will gain life. Luke 21:19 (MSG) Staying with it—that's what is required. Stay with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

To Obey Is Better

Contributed by Wes Humble on Jan 23, 2003

Obedience is what pleases God most.

To Obey is Better. 1 Samuel 15:22 Israel enjoyed a distinction that no other nation has ever experienced. God was their King. He chose them. He wanted to be their God and King. As is typical of human nature Israel wanted what they didn’t have which was a human king. God chose Saul to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22

Denomination: *other