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  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Fearing The Lord? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 20, 2018
     | 3,907 views

    God revealed Himself with power to the Hebrews of old to encourage them to trust and obey Him!

    Please open your Bibles to Exodus 20….. We read in verse 1, “God spoke……”! God gave the Israelites the 10 Commandments which are applicable to us today through Jesus Christ. Let us continue our worship of God by listening and learning from His Words in Exodus 20:18-26…. Let us summarize the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Taking Time To Remember Series

    Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Aug 27, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,125 views

    Remember God by being dedicated, Remember God by celebrating, & Remember God by obeying and following.

    TITLE: Taking time to Remember TEXT: Exodus 13:1-22 INTRO: - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus. - As we study each passage, we’re asking the question, “What can I learn from this passage about honoring God?” - Last week, we looked at the perfect deliverance, as Pharaoh ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fill Your Barns

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 26, 2015
     | 6,211 views

    God wants to fill all our needs we just need to obey and grow.

    FILL YOUR BARNS Proverbs 3:1---10 1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    04 Joy In Obedience Series

    Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 17, 2025
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     | 462 views

    Bottomline: Joy flourishes when we obey God with faithfulness and serve others in love.

    Defiant joy. It’s not a fleeting happiness tied to circumstances but a resilient, unshakable joy that thrives regardless of what life brings. That’s the kind of joy Paul writes about in his letter to the Philippians. Over the past three weeks, we’ve explored how this joy can flourish in our lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Glory Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 4, 2024
     | 1,413 views

    In dependence upon Christ, obey God and experience the glory of His presence and His guidance.

    While listening to the song “Train Up a Child,” Ann’s daughter Emily asked her mom what “train up” means. Ann explained that it means to teach children about God and the difference between right and wrong. “Are you and Daddy training me up?” Emily asked. “We’re trying to,” Ann replied. Emily ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    My Home, A Lighthouse

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 17, 2024
     | 1,008 views

    A sermon on how fathers need to lead their home to love God and obey His Word.

    Malachi four is a prophetic passage, speaking about the Messiah, the Lord Jesus Christ. The prophet speaks of both the 1st and 2nd comings of Jesus. We find reference to the first coming of Christ in verse 5, for example, with the mention of Elijah coming before the Messiah arrives. Jesus tells us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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     | 918 views

    The importance of standing firm in faith, obeying God's commands, and understanding the consequences of our sins.

    Good morning, family! Today, we'll dive into the lessons found in Joshua 7:10. Our sermon today revolves around three significant themes: the power of faith, the necessity of obedience, and the consequences of sin. In the wise words of A.W. Tozer, "Faith is seeing the invisible, but not the ...read more

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    What Faith Is

    Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,952 views

    From the Faith Chapter, a reminder that faith comes from hearing God’s word and obeying it.

    What Faith Is Heb 11:1-16 Introduction This is the great chapter on faith. It is the greatest example of faith in the whole Bible. In the last few verses of the previous chapter, the writer outlines how the Hebrew Christians in Rome needed to persevere in their faith. “Therefore do not cast away ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Galatians & Thessalonians: Faith In Jesus, Encouragement For Trials, & The End Times

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 24, 2021
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     | 1,608 views

    The message of the book of Galatians is very clear: You are saved by faith in Jesus Christ, not by obeying the works of the law.

    “A duck hunter was with a friend in the wide-open land of southeastern Georgia. Far away on the horizon he noticed a cloud of smoke. Soon he could hear crackling as the wind shifted. He realized the terrible truth; a brushfire was advancing, so fast they couldn't outrun it. Rifling through his ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Son Of The Nobleman

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 15, 2013
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     | 8,796 views

    Sometimes the capacity to receive answered prayer lies within our willingness to obey the clear-cut commands of Jesus.

    THE NOBLEMAN’S SON. John 4:43-54. After the wedding in Cana, Jesus visited Capernaum with his mother, brothers, and disciples; went up to Jerusalem for the Passover; cleansed the Temple; had His famous encounter with Nicodemus; and conducted an itinerant ministry with His disciples in Judaea ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living In Uncertain Times Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 9, 2025
     | 731 views

    In these uncertain days, trust Christ as your Savior, follow Him as your Servant, and obey Him as your Sovereign.

    At a conference in Houston, speaker Marti Ensign, a missionary to Africa, told of bringing some African pastors to the United States for a big meeting. During their free time, these Africans wanted to go shopping. Even though they were in a small town, Marti knew there was a chance someone might ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Thankful Living

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 20, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,380 views

    How do you obey the commands of scripture? Grudgingly? In fear of punishment? Paul gives us three of the most incredible and important commands of Scripture about how to live out our daily lives, but in each command he also tells us how to obey:

    Intro: How do you obey the commands of scripture? Grudgingly? In fear of punishment? Paul gives us three of the most incredible and important commands of Scripture about how to live out our daily lives, but in each command he also tells us how to obey: I. Let the peace of Christ Rule in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Submission Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Oct 22, 2019
     | 6,458 views

    Submission meaning: Voluntary attitude of giving in, putting others first, to obey. The act of submitting to the authority of another person.

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Speaker: Rev. Shine Thomas Scripture: 1 Peter Chapters 2, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Children" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 23, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 16,291 views

    A life of blessing is available to the one who honors and obeys his parents (#12 in The Christian Victor series)

    “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother (which is the first commandment with a promise), that it may be well with you, and that you may live long on the earth” In addressing the ever-growing problem in modern society, of children disrespecting ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Lessons From The Father Of A Nation

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 17, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,725 views

    From the story of Samuel anointing David as future king, we learn to obey God (which impacts others), to never stop learning, and to cultivate character. (Used as Father's Day sermon.)

    1 Samuel 15:34 - 1 Samuel 16:13 Lessons from the Father of a Nation This Father’s Day I thought it would be interesting to learn from the Father of a nation. We usually look at today’s story from the perspective of David, but why not see it through Samuel’s eyes? Samuel, in essence, is the father ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist