Sermons on joyful obedience: showing 1,351-1,365 of 51,420

The Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

Understanding Sanctification

The Beatitudes | Matthew 5:1-11 Introduction: 1) Matthew is very good at making a comparison between Jesus and Moses throughout the Gospel. 2) Both Moses + Matthew were… o Born during a time when the nation of Israel were being oppressed. o Both had to escape being killed when they were babies. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Salt & Light Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

Understanding Sanctification

Salt + Light | Matthew 5:13-16 The beatitudes reveal the character of a Christian; salt and light reveal the influence of a Christian. You are the salt of the earth. Identity (1) You are salt (because) you are blessed. (2) Jesus tells us who we are because of what he has already done. We must ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Retaliation Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

Understanding Sanctification

Retaliation | Matthew 5:31-42 v.38: An eye for an eye. • The “Lex Talionis” = the law of retaliation. An eye for an eye = the punishment for a crime needed to be equal to the seriousness of the crime. It also protected the offender from paying a greater price. [The Way of Jesus] v. 39: “…But I ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

Understanding Sanctification

Love Your Enemies | Matthew 5:43-48 “The Bible tells us to love our neighbors, and also to love our enemies; probably because they are generally the same people.” GK Chesterton. Verse 43: “You have heard it said…” • Jesus is referencing Leviticus 19:9-18 o Sometimes Jesus says, you have heard it ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Secret Devotion Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

Understanding Sactification

Secret Devotion | Matthew 6:1-8 Introduction (1) My Sports Story (2) The thing about sports – team sports and individual sports – is that it is all about accomplishments. (3) Being recognized for our accomplishments stands in contrast to much of what Jesus calls us to do. Jesus calls us to live ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Should We Participate In Fasting?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 28, 2022

In this passage of Scripture, God was asking the people why they had fasted. They were urged to be merciful and just people. Do our actions resemble the actions of the Jews from our reading?

In verses 1-7: For the past 70 years, individuals had been holding a fast in August to recollect the annihilation of Jerusalem. Since Jerusalem was being rebuilt, they went to the Temple to inquire as to whether they needed to proceed with this yearly fast. God did not address their inquiry ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 7:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

2023 New Year’ Message: "Preparing For The Journey Ahead”

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 31, 2022

Unbelief caused their forefathers to die in the wilderness, never seeing God’s best, and never experiencing the future God had for them. They had God as their father, Moses as their leader, God's promises and yet die with their dreams unfulfilled.

2023 New Year’ Message: “Preparing For the Journey Ahead” Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:8-17 “Therefore, be careful to obey every command I am giving you today, so you may have strength to go in and take over the land you are about to enter. 9 If you obey, you will enjoy a long life in the land ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:8-17, Deuteronomy 11:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

Just Do It!

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 5, 2023

As God's chosen child, we are to answer the call of God with humble obedience.

Just Do It – Matthew 3: 13 - 17 Intro: Timmy had a loose tooth. He asked his dad to help him get rid of the lose tooth. His father tied a 3-foot length of waxed dental floss to the tooth and then tied the other end to a 5-pound weight from his exercise equipment. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Call Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 11, 2023

We are Abraham’s children only if we obey God in faith like he did.

THE CALL OF ABRAHAM Text: Acts 7:1-8 Introduction 1. How many of us remember the old Sunday school song “Father Abraham?” The song goes like this “Father Abraham had many sons, and many sons had Father Abraham. I am one of them and so are you. So, let’s just praise the Lord!” 2. Abraham is known ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Hosea: The Love Of God Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

As Hosea deals with his own sorrow of losing his wife to other lovers, he allows God to use his heartbreak to plead with the nation of Israel to turn from their love for and allegiance to the god Baal and come back to Yahweh.

A. Anyone who ever doubts the LOVE of God needs to read the book of Hosea. 1. The entire book of Hosea is an ANALOGY that depicts God both as a loving husband and father. a. This is a story about Hosea and his wife, Gomer. b. The story of Hosea and his wife is paralleled to God and ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Haggai: Rebuilding The Temple Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

The book of Haggai presents a progression in the attitude and condition of the people as the prophet spurs them on to complete what they have started so that “GOD’S HOUSE” can once again be filled with His glory.

A. Have you ever started CONSTRUCTION on a project and never FINISHED? ILLUSTRATION: You decide to build a DECK or a FENCE or add a ROOM to your house, so you go out and buy the LUMBER and all the MATERIALS needed for the PROJECT. The DAY you decide to start, something comes up and you put it off ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Indwelling Of The Father And The Son.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 19, 2023

A special manifestation, perfecting His Love within us.

THE INDWELLING OF THE FATHER AND THE SON. John 14:21-24. * Back in John 14:15, we saw how closely our love and our obedience are bound together: “If ye love Me, keep my commandments.” In John 14:21, Jesus develops this thought. It is not the mere ‘having’ of His commandments that demonstrates ...read more

Scripture: John 14:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do I Know If I Am Guilty Of Breaking The Ten Commandments?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 25, 2023

Scripture tells us what we are to do but do we truly obey? I do not do that, do I?

In the wake of getting away from the Egyptians through the Red Sea, the Israelites went through the wilderness and showed up at Mount Sinai. It is here that the Ten Commandments and guidelines on how to fabricate the Tabernacle were given to them. We also find out the significance of obedience to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prerequisites For Success Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 5, 2024

Instructions and commitments before crossing the Jordan to possess the land

Background to passage: After God had given Joshua encouragement and promises of his presence, Joshua gave the people instructions as to the preparations for the next few days when they would enter the land. He gave all the people a few instructions, but dealt with a the two and a half tribes ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:16-18, 1 Samuel 15:23

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Prayers

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024

Places of Prayer, or implied prayer

Background to passages: places of prayer or implied prayer Luke 1:8–20 ESV Now while he was serving as priest before God when his division was on duty, according to the custom of the priesthood, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. And the whole multitude of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:8-20

Denomination: Baptist