Sermons on Joyful Obedience:

Rapture Ready--Living With Authentic Faith Matthew 23 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 14, 2025

To be rapture ready, we must move from empty religion to authentic relationship with CHRIST. JESUS condemns hypocrisy and calls us to authentic faith expressed in humility, obedience, and servant leadership. Outward show can’t replace inward surrender. Be watchful. Be faithful. Be ready.

2025.09.14 Sermon. RAPTURE READY_LIVING WITH AUTHENTIC FAITH_WOE TO HYPOCRISY, YES TO HUMILITY Matthew 23 William Akehurst, HSWC Scripture Readings Matthew 23:1-39, 2 Timothy 3:5, James 1:22, Philippians 2:3, Luke 12:1, John 10:9, 1 Timothy 6:5, Micah 6:8, Matthew 15:8, 1 Samuel 16:7, Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39, 2 Timothy 3:5, James 1:22, Philippians 2:3, Luke 12:1, John 10:9, 1 Timothy 6:5, Micah 6:8, Matthew 15:8, 1 Samuel 16:7, Matthew 5:20, Matthew 7:21-23, Revelation 3:1-3, 2 Peter 3:9, John 14:3, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, Matthew 24:44, Matthew 23:12, 1 Thessalonians 5:6, Matthew 23:39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

10000 Bricks: The Burden Of The Builder Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 29, 2025

A holy burden does not mean you have all the answers. Nehemiah didn’t. It simply means you are willing to say, “Lord, here I am. Break my heart for what breaks Yours—and then show me what obedience looks like.”

10000 BRICKS: The Burden of the Builder Nehemiah 1:1–11 #10000Bricks INTRODUCTION (p) When Kelly and I were first married (I was in my early 20s) many moons ago, I got it in my head that I wanted a bookshelf for some of my books. I did not need to go out and buy one… but I could build one with ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon # 26 - Lessons From The Life Of Noah Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Mar 10, 2023

What does God want to say to us through the life of Noah and the great flood? There are important lessons to learn and warnings to heed, lest we too miss out like the people did in Noah’s days.

We read in Psalm 77:11-12, “I will remember your great deeds, LORD; I will recall the wonders you did in the past. I will think about all that you have done; I will meditate on all your mighty acts.” (GNB) There are many who are held in bondage to all sorts of fears. The fears that constrain them ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:11-12, Genesis 6:17-18, Romans 8:32, Psalm 91:7-8, Genesis 7:19, Isaiah 54:10, 1 Peter 3:20-21, Matthew 24:37-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

How Firm A Foundation

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 1, 2007

The foundation we build our life on is absolutely critical to what kinds of followers of Christ we will be, or maybe whether we’re His followers at all. It takes two key things: 1. hearing the Word of God 2. responding in obedience to God’s Word

How Firm A Foundation TCF Sermon March 11, 2007 I want to start this morning by showing you a few pictures. This is a plague of many homeowners in the Tulsa area. It’s especially a problem when we have the kind of prolonged drought we’ve had in the past few years here. Now, when we moved into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Motivated By Love

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Aug 21, 2007

God knows our motives. As Christians, we must examine our motives to ensure we are motivated by love only. God sent His only begotten Son, Jesus because He was motivated by love for us. Jesus demonstrated obedience to the Father and love for us by laying

Introduction • God knows our motives. • As Christians, we must examine our motives to ensure we are motivated by love only. • God sent His only begotten Son, Jesus because He was motivated by love for us. • Jesus demonstrated obedience to the Father and love for us by laying down His life for us. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

# 5~ Angels -- 1 Bible Doctrine Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 31, 2012

Angels are spiritual beings created by God to serve Him, though created higher than man. Some, the good angels, have remained obedient to Him and carry out His will, while others, fallen angels, disobeyed, fell from their holy position, and now stand in

# 5~ ANGELS -- 1 BIBLE DOCTRINE 8-4-12 Today Lord willing we'll talk and think on "ANGELS". Let me say first of all that the angels are innumerable, there are so many that we would never be able to count them. Hebrews 12:22 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:22

Denomination: Baptist

The Pattern Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007

God’s people in God’s place, the place of his blessing, the Blessed World, living in obedience to God’s commands, in harmony with one another and caring for God’s creation as good stewards of all that God has provided. That’s as good a description of par

We noted last week that when the Biblical writers deliver their accounts of the things that happened they often shape them in particular ways in order to convey some particular aspect of the truth of the situation. Now there’s nothing deceitful or underhanded about this. They’re simple wanting ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-25

Denomination: Anglican

Being True Despite Disappointments Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Mar 15, 2010

When we follow God we expect God to open closed doors and lead us victoriously. But many times in the midst of our obedience to God, we face great challenges in life and encounter failures. At such times we usually tend to blame God and our enthusiasm of

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Denomination: Assembly Of God

Paul’s Ministry In Thessalonica Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 8, 2024

Society is no different today than it was in the 50AD … they too need Jesus! The challenge for us to see today is will we be the ones who are faithful to share Him also? The early Church left us a great roadmap of obedience to follow, if only we will be so bold right now.

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 25 Paul’s Ministry in Thessalonica Acts 17:1-9 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, anticipated the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9, 1 Peter 3:15, Romans 1:16, Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Faith In God

Contributed by Kyle Campbell on Feb 9, 2022

In a time when forces of evil are seeking to ruin our minds, remember that our responsibility is always to uphold sacred truth. To successfully bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5), we need to have a tremendous faith in every aspect of God.

Introduction. There is a philosophy that has been expounded and continues to be expounded today that denies the existence of God and insists that “man in the measure of all things.” We call this philosophy “humanism,” but it is no more than what we used to call “atheism.” This philosophy has almost ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tortoise Will Never Win The Race – The Man Who Was Too Slow John 5:1-16 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 11, 2022

A multitude of people crowded one upon another, laid on couches or rolled in blankets, with lamentable expressions of misery and suffering were at the Pool of Bethdaida, but Jesus came to seek one out from the many. That man was always too slow but God granted him healing through obedience.

THE TORTOISE WILL NEVER WIN THE RACE – THE MAN WHO WAS TOO SLOW CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL – John 5:1-16 John 5:1 After these things there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. John 5:2 Now there is in Jerusalem by the sheep gate a pool which is called in Hebrew Bethesda, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16, Luke 19:8-10, John 7:45-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wind The Clock Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 15, 2025

As we reflect on the gift of time, today's message challenges us to "wind the clock" by aligning our hearts with God's eternal purpose—living each moment with faith, perseverance, and an awareness that our time is best redeemed in obedience to Him.

Wind the Clock Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ Time is a gift that each of us experiences differently. The historian David McCullough once observed, “The digital watch is a perfect symbol of an imbalance in outlook in our day.” His words capture the tension we often ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:7, Joshua 14:11, Proverbs 16:31, 2 Corinthians 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

The End Of Saul – A Tragic Lesson In Disobedience Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

The death of Saul is not just a tragic end—it is a divine warning. He began with divine favour, but ended in divine silence. His life teaches us that charisma without character, and position without obedience, lead to ruin. Saul chose to please people over pleasing God.

THE END OF SAUL – A TRAGIC LESSON IN DISOBEDIENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 31 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 15:22–23, Proverbs 16:18, Hosea 4:6, Ecclesiastes 12:13–14, Galatians 6:7 INTRODUCTION: The closing chapter of 1 Samuel is both sobering and instructive. Saul, Israel’s ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Blesses Generationally Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 8, 2025

God’s blessings are not just for you; they are meant to be a lasting inheritance for your children and your children’s children. If you choose to live in obedience to God, walk faithfully before Him, and raise your family in His ways, you are setting in motion blessings that will outlive you.

THE GOD WHO BLESSES GENERATIONALLY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 17:7 – “And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee.” Supporting Texts: Psalm 112:1-2, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Heed God's Counsel

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 18, 2025

God counsels us through His Word, His people and through the promptings of the Holy Spirit. There are important lessons we can learn from Lot’s wife, Cain and Jehoshaphat on the consequences of disobedience to God’s counsel. Implicit obedience to the Lord is the secret to a life of peace.

The key verse for today’s meditation is taken from Joshua 3:5, “Then Joshua said to the people, “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do wonders among you.”” (ESV) As Joshua led the people of Israel he admonished them that God was willing to do wonders amongst them, but that in order ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:5, Luke 17:32, Genesis 19:15-17, Genesis 19:26, Proverbs 22:24-25, 2 Chronicles 18:1-2, 1 Kings 16:30, 2 Chronicles 18:3, 2 Chronicles 18:29, Genesis 4:6-7, Matthew 5:23-24, 1 Corinthians 6:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other