Sermons on Joyful Obedience:

I Wonder, What Might Happen If We Are Obedient?

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 5, 2013

The sermon shares the results of obedience in the early church.

Acts 5:27-32 I wonder, What Might Happen if we are Obedient Problems generally arise as a result of disobedience • 1 Samuel 28:18Because you did not obey the LORD or carry out his fierce wrath against the Amalekites, the LORD has done this to you today. 19The LORD will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-32

Denomination: Methodist

Second Of Four Things That Will Change Your Life...obedience Series

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Jan 16, 2009

You want God to change your life…be obedient to him?

Four Things that Will Change Your Life Series 2…Obedience… (Summarize Gen 6:1-12…) Gen 6:13 ¶ And God said unto Noah, The end of all flesh is come before me; for the earth is filled with violence through them; and, behold, I will destroy them with the earth. 14 Make thee an ark of gopher wood; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In Obedience To God Almighty (The God Of Peace)

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 5, 2019

Beloved, obey God and rely on Him in everything

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *LIVING IN OBEDIENCE TO GOD ALMIGHTY* (THE GOD OF PEACE) Romans 16:19-20 King James Version (KJV) 19 For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:19-20

Denomination: Charismatic

S.o.s. - Salvation To Obedience To Sanctification (Transformation)

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 5, 2023

What is the core beliefs of Christ's Disciples - Salvation - Obedience - Sanctification

1 Peter 1:1-2; John 21:15-19 Theme: Our Identity Title: Christianity’s SOS – Salvation, Obedience, Sanctification INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. In the Gospel of John chapter 21, we have the story of Jesus and Peter engaging in this deep conversation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2, John 21:15-19, Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Obedient Unto Death--Just Jesus Or Me, Too Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 25, 2021

Let’s pray each day for the faith of the pagan centurion, who was attracted to the Jewish faith but unable to make any commitment until he heard of Jesus Christ, approached him and asked for healing for his servant.

Monday of First Week in Advent The words of Jesus today stand alongside those of Isaiah: two prophets saying the same thing. In these latter days, the true Israel of God is the people who understand how to obey the authoritative word. In Jesus’s case, it was a pagan centurion who learned how to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5, Matthew 8:5-11

Denomination: Catholic

God Tests Obedience, Not Loyalty - By Pastor Ondu Joseph

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Feb 17, 2025

Loyalty without obedience is meaningless. God does not test how much we claim to love Him; He tests whether we will follow His commands. Let us strive to be not just hearers of the Word but doers, walking in full obedience to His will.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22 - "But Samuel replied: 'Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the LORD? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams.'" Introduction: Many believers equate loyalty to God with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Manifesting Your Greater Tomorrow Through Prophetic Obedience

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 26, 2025

Prophetic obedience is the key that unlocks divine instructions for destiny manifestation, breakthrough, and the fulfilment of your greater tomorrow.

MANIFESTING YOUR GREATER TOMORROW THROUGH PROPHETIC OBEDIENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 5:1-14 Key Verse: “And his servants came near, and spake unto him, and said, My father, if the prophet had bid thee do some great thing, wouldest thou not have done it? How much rather then, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Obedience In The Ordinances: Baptism And The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Feb 5, 2026

There are two sacred practices that Jesus Christ himself commanded his church to observe: baptism and the Lord's Supper. These are not suggestions.

Obedience in the Ordinances: Baptism and the Lord's Supper 1. Christ Commands, We Obey There are two sacred practices that Jesus Christ himself commanded his church to observe: baptism and the Lord's Supper. These are not suggestions. They are not optional traditions that we can take or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:14, 1 Corinthians 1:17, Luke 22:19, Matthew 3:14-17, Romans 6:3-4, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Building Your Faith-Begins With Obedience Week 5

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Mar 1, 2026

Continuation of the Faith series. Building your faith with obedience.

Building Your Faith-Begins With Obedience Week 5 1 Kings 17:12–16 And she said, As the LORD thy God liveth, I have not a cake, but an handful of meal in a barrel, and a little oil in a cruse: and, behold, I am gathering two sticks, that I may go in and dress it for me and my son, that we may eat ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Choice Is Yours Either To Be Servant Of Sin Or Servant Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2024

We are commanded by God to not let sin reign in our bodies, obeying its lusts, but instead we are to present ourselves to Him as instruments of righteousness..

Verse: Romans 6:12-23, John 8:34, 1 Peter 2:16. In John 8:34 Jesus tells the unbelieving Pharisees, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is the slave of sin.” Once we come to Christ in repentance and receive forgiveness for sin, we are empowered by the Holy Spirit who comes to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23, Ephesians 1:13-14, Romans 6:6

Secrets Of A Happy Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 30, 2012

Christians live lives contrary to the world. We are filled with the spirit. We live in community. We have purpose in our lives, and we celebrate God's abundance.

Ephesians 5:15-20 “Secrets of a Happy Life” INTRODUCTION Warren Buffet is one of the richest men in the United States and in the world. He is known as the oracle of Omaha, because of his ability to read the economic tea leaves, predict the future, and offer advice on what to do. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:12-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Make An Excuse For Excuses

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 8, 2011

A sermon about how we use excuses to excuse ourselves from doing the Lord's work.

DON'T MAKE AN EXCUSE FOR EXCUSES Gen 2 15-17, “15Then the LORD God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to tend and keep it. 16And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, “Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat; 17but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Speaks Plainly About His Father

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 16, 2011

Easter 6 - Jesus speaks plainly to his disciples about his heavenly Father. Our heavenly Father answers us joyfully. Our heavenly Father provides for us lovingly.

JESUS SPEAKS PLAINLY ABOUT HIS FATHER (Outline) May 29, 2011 - Easter 6 - JOHN 16:23b-30 INTRO: The time of Jesus’ crucifixion is coming closer and closer. Jesus is teaching his disciples as much as they can bear before the time of his death and resurrection. Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: John 16:23-30

Denomination: Lutheran

The Pursuit Of Joy Series

Contributed by Weldon Lemke on Oct 7, 2014

Christ invites us to have joy

- I want to share a bit of my journey this morning with regards to joy (or quite often its lack) - Things good in life. Great family, good career. - I excelled at work and church. - Kids healthy, making lots of money, going up the ladder. Moving around and being promoted. Making friends. - Only ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

You Are Unique!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 27, 2015

Failures, disappointments, emptiness, hollowness, pain and betrayals are God’s tools for building! Don’t panic! Season of dancing would surely follow!

You are Unique! Psalm 126:5”Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy!” Hey friend, God’s plan is unique in each one’s life! Others stay away when the Master is at work ! Don’t try to give your inputs and foil the plan! Job’s friends tried to give ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:5

Denomination: Pentecostal