Sermons on Joy In Obedience:

Who Am I And What Can God Have Me Do For Him?

Contributed by David Cramer on Jun 22, 2024

A message to allow us to unlock our control of life and serve Him in our daily living.

Sermon: "Who Am I and What Can God Have Me Do?" Opening Declaration Let's begin by holding up our Bibles and declaring together: "This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does It Mean To Follow In His Steps?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jul 21, 2024

What does it mean to follow, will we suffer, will we learn anything, and how do we follow?

What Does It Mean to Follow in His Steps? 1 Peter 2:21-25 (21) Obeying Authority: In 1 Peter 2:11-25, Peter writes that Christians are to submit to those in power. He uncovers God's will for the individuals who are free in Christ: to enthusiastically submit to each human authoritative figure ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Talk The Talk And Walk The Walk

Contributed by Ian Whitmore on Jul 31, 2024

Faith and works. This is the duo that is inseparable for James. James lays that out pretty plainly in this passage. Faith and works must go together. Belief and action, words and deeds.

Text: James 2:14-26 DT: James is telling us that we need to not only talk HIS talk, but walk HIS walk. When I was a kid I had a favorite duo. Two things that went together that one without the other just didn’t happen or it just didn't make sense that was Woody and Buzz lightyear. I love the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Because You Said So

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Aug 7, 2024

Last week, I got home after the message and the question came that although I am preaching on spiritual growth, have i truly explained to what end is our spiritual growth? Today, I’d like us to consider why we need spiritual growth, and what purpose?

Key passage today is: Luke 5:1-11 we’ll get there shortly. Growing up, I spent a lot of time studying @ the school of “Because I said so”. In fact, many of you here today, may be graduates as well as teachers in the school of “Because I said so”. You know the school: You ask your mom: “Why do I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

God's Abundant Provision: A Lesson From Elisha And The Widow's Oil

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 9, 2024

This sermon explores one of the most remarkable stories in the Old Testament, a narrative that shines a light on God's abundant provision, His faithfulness, and the power of obedience and faith.

Introduction Good morning, beloved! Today, we gather to explore one of the most remarkable stories in the Old Testament, a narrative that shines a light on God’s abundant provision, His faithfulness, and the power of obedience and faith. Our focus is on the story of Prophet Elisha and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Laws Of Almighty God (1 Of 5)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 29, 2024

In the weeks to come I will be preaching a series of sermons on the LAWS OF ALMIGHTY GOD.

We deal with laws of this country every day and so we are familiar with many of the laws of the land. Even children have some understanding about laws and how important they are to us. In fact, sometime children have a better understanding of the LAW OF GRAVITY than we adults do. Illus: The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In Action: Isaac's Hundredfold Harvest Series

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 31, 2024

This sermon delves into the story of Isaac in Genesis 26 exploring the profound insights into how we can exercise faith, obedience, and trust in God, even when our circumstances seem dire.

Introduction: In times of difficulty and uncertainty, it is easy to lose hope and retreat from action. But the story of Isaac in Genesis 26 teaches us a powerful lesson about faith in the face of adversity. Isaac’s decision to plant during a drought—when the conditions were unfavorable—resulted ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do I Obey Those In Authority Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Sep 6, 2024

As we continue in our text we come upon a very relevant subject; do I obey those in authority? This is not an easy subject because the answer is yes and no.

“Do I Obey Those In Authority?” Acts 4:15-22 As we continue in our text we come upon a very relevant subject; do I obey those in authority? This is not an easy subject because the answer is yes and no. Romans 13 would be a great place to understand about obedience to those in authority; yet I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From Naaman''s Mistakes

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Sep 11, 2024

We can learn much from the life of Naaman

I. Introduced to Naaman (v. 1-7) A. Powerful, honorable… a pretty impressive guy 1. Commander of the army of the king of Syria; great and honorable in the eyes of his master; victorious in battle, a mighty man of valor… but he was a leper. 2. Naaman heard about God and healing by the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Foursquare

Obey God Rather Than Man

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Sep 15, 2024

Be subject to authorities but obey God rather than man where there is a conflict.

Who are you, whom do you serve? I pray you are a Christian, a Christ follower, and a Child of God. Who do you say you are? Children of God obey the laws of this earthly world AND the law that established all earthly rules, God’s Law. Humans are subject to appointed and divine powers. Man is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1, Daniel 2:21, Daniel 4:17, Acts 5:29

Denomination: Other

Judging Others Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 30, 2024

A hard look through the book of James

No Spin Zone September 22, 2024 James 2:2 Have you ever looked at the magazine racks when you’re in the stores . . . and everyone looks great! You wonder, how did these people become so beautiful. No lines, no bags, no blemishes. And they’re going to tell us how to look just as amazing as they ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Looking At The Impossible

Contributed by Scott Sutton on Oct 3, 2024

Did you know, the Bible truly is full of amazing, and exciting stories? There're stories of giants, there are stories about spies, stories of huge whales, of ships and of shipwrecks, huge dragon-like beasts, and so many other incredible things we can read in the pages of God's Word.

The story we're going to read from the Bible today has exciting parts in it, there are spies, there are giants in this story. But sadly, in this story we're going to see how something that could have been so incredible for God’s people turned out to be something very tragic because of their ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

As The Lord Commanded (Leviticus 9)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 4, 2024

Have we noticed how often Israel did as the Lord commanded? Let's look at Leviticus 9.

As we read through the early chapters of Leviticus, is it important to note how often they did as the Lord commanded? Jesus gave over 300 commands. Do we still obey Him? Let’s look at Leviticus 9. What happened after the ordination week was finished? On the eighth day Moses called Aaron and his ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Absolute Surrender Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 16, 2024

Jesus gives us a picture of His devotion to God.

READ 1-2. Jesus has just finished praying for Himself, His disciples, and all the future believers. Jesus gives us a picture of His devotion to God in verse 4. After His prayer, He left from where He was and went into an olive grove. His actions seem to be deliberate. He went with purpose, ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Is In Control Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Oct 17, 2024

In uncertainty and chaotic times, it is so comforting to be reminded that God is in control. No matter what this present world may think or do; we draw strength knowing that the LORD really is involved in our lives.

“God Is In Control” Acts 5:16-25 In uncertainty and chaotic times, it is so comforting to be reminded that God is in control. No matter what this present world may think or do; we draw strength knowing that the LORD really is involved in our lives. Illustration: Jim Elliot, along with four of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:16-25

Denomination: Baptist