Sermons on It Pays To Obey:

Obeying Out Of Love

Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 4, 2003

Out of gratefulness for our rescue, we desire to obey God

John 14:15-24 (May wonder why we’re taking so long to get through this. Ann picks chicken bones clean. Let’s make sure we get every morsel of truth from these chapters.) · Jesus spending this night before crucifixion with followers, had to pick one theme of what he says I think it would be ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-24

Denomination: Brethren

Decisions And Obeying God

Contributed by Neal Gray on Jan 22, 2002

A CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Pastor’s message on Adam and Eve. They had only one real decision to ever make: Obey God or not. Today, we make decisions all of the time. God’s people need to be reminded that there are evil influences in their decision-making.

"Decisions and Obeying God" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Genesis 3:1-13, KJV Purpose: Adam and Eve had only one real decision to ever make: Obey God or not. Today, we make decisions all of the time. God’s people need to be reminded that there are evil influences in their ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

We Are Called To Obey

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Mar 16, 2008

As disciples of Jesus Christ we are called to have the same mind as Jesus Christ, which includes obeying our Heavenly father even through difficulties.

Today’s message is based on our reading from Philippians chapter 2, verses 5 to 11. Now to understand this text a little clearer it is helpful to look at the few verses before hand. We see that this text addresses the church, the Body of Christ. It addresses each one of us as members of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

To Love Honor And Obey Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Dec 12, 2006

Keys to a successful marriage

To Love, Honor, and Obey? Ephesians 5: 21-28 What is the Primary Source of problems in the Marriage? As Paul wrote these words family life in the Roman Empire was in a shambles, divorce and adultery were running rampant and marriage was in danger of a complete and utter breakdown. Men didn’t want ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-28

Denomination: Christian Church

Obey The Right Thirst Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

People outside of Jesus are like a field ready to be harvested and Jesus and them are dependent on us taking the first steps to reach them

Without apology, I’m standing in front of you this morning to suggest you need to change. It’s not because there’s something about you that I don’t like. It may not even be anything I know about. But I’m telling you that you need to change, and so do I. Being a Christian is all about changing, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Obey God Or Man?

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Mar 14, 2009

The early apostles, arrested for a second time boldly declared that they should obey not man but God.

There was an item in the news recently, concerning the Bishop of Hereford. The Bishop had turned down a man for an appointment in his diocese because of his gay lifestyle, and found himself in court being charged under the new Sexual Orientation Regulations. Actually, as the Bishop explained to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Obey Your Thirst

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

In today’s consumer world, we can never get enough ... of anything. We devour relationships, pleasure, food, work, entertainment, accomplishments, ministry, and things as fast as we can. People everywhere are driven by a thirsting, a wanting, a needing,

Obey Your Thirst Illustration: Sprite commercials - missed dunk Those Sprite commercials can preach! That’s tonight’s message in fact. * If you’re thirsty - drink something that will quench your thirst. Don’t just drink something because of commercialism, or peer pressure, or the pop ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Obeying Your Authorities Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Jun 26, 2007

This is Message 12 of a 13 part series taken from the Book of Ephesian describing "The Power of a Blessed Life."

Obey Your Authorities Ephesians 6:1-9 I. Seen in An Orderly Family A. Children Obey Parents “…obey your parents in the Lord…” B. Parents Teach Children “…bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” II. Seen in An Orderly Workplace A. Obey the boss. "…obey your earthly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Obeying Our Advocate Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 8, 2006

We can know we’re Christians with absolute certainty. Is this being presumptuous? The objective basis for our assurance of salvation rests on faith plus action. Our choices reflect our commitment to Christ.

Sermon Series on First John, “Collecting Evidence of Faith” “Obeying our Advocate”, 2:1-6 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Picture a tense courtroom trial. The evidence has been presented and things don’t look good for the defendant. The defense ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Denomination: Congregational

Obeying The Word Of The Lord

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 3, 2008

Sermon on serving in the church (Homecoming 2008)

Homecoming 2008 Reference: 2 Tim 3:16; James 4:17 Introduction This morning, we are really going to look deeply into the Word to understand God’s plan for our lives, as well as be mindful about Homecoming. Today is Homecoming for our church and while this is a great time of fellowship – there ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obey Your Thirst

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 2, 2006

We can only quench our spiritual thirst by drinking of the living water that is Christ Jesus.

Obey Your Thirst John 4:7-15 February 12, 2006 Dr. Mike Fogerson * Chester’s First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Introduction: A D L Moody was once asked why he urged Christians to be filled constantly with the Holy Spirit. 1 "Well," he said, "I need a continual infilling because I leak!" He ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Obeying God's Commands Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 21, 2011

For all those who reject God, they must know that the day will come when they will have to stand before God and face His holiness and justice. They will have to face His judgment. So we must know God. But how can we tell if we really know God?

How do we know if we really know God? We live in a day when many people are not even interested in knowing God. They want to live like they want. To know God is the furthest thing from their minds. This is a very important spiritual issue because if God really exists, then those who reject Him ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6, 1 John 2:3-29

Denomination: Baptist

Obeying God's Commands Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 7, 2012

This is the first message in a series of seven. How do we know if we really know God? We live in a day when many people are not even interested in knowing God. They want to live like they want. To know God is the furthest thing from their minds.

How do we know if we really know God? We live in a day when many people are not even interested in knowing God. They want to live like they want. To know God is the furthest thing from their minds. This is a very important spiritual issue because if God really exists, then those who reject Him ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

"Listen And Obey Today" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 4, 2014

God speaks to us everyday through His Holy Spirit. We need to obey and this lesson shows us the blessings we receive.

The Ultimate Decision August 4, 2014 I was at a gas station over the weekend and I felt the Holy Spirit ask me to say “Hi” to everyone. As I walked into the store I just made eye contact and said hello. If your hello is genuine you may have brought some light into a dark soul. I said ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16

Obey God's Words

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 4, 2014

To show how can we guard our life, heart and mind.

I. EXORDIUM: How can you guard your life, heart or mind? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show how can we guard our life, heart and mind. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 19:16 (Amplified Bible) 19:16 He who keeps the commandment [of the Lord] keeps his own life, but he who despises ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:16

Denomination: Pentecostal