Sermons on love and obedience: showing 166-180 of 171,739

Freedom Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006

Finding Freedom through Obedience. 12 Step programs

There is a true story about a guy named Burnell. This incident happened while he was in basic training in the army. A friend of his persuaded him to help him in embarrassing the Inspection Officer. This Inspection officer enjoyed going over locker and person effects with a white glove. He seemed to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Persistent Obedience Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 11, 2013

God's faithfulness and action in seasons of change

When I mapped out our sermon series post-Easter, I had an idea that it might lead us into a season of transition coinciding with my forthcoming handing over the leadership of our church to the next person God is preparing already to come and lead us into a new thing. I didn’t know for sure, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1

Denomination: Baptist

Radical Obedience

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 8, 2014

A sermon teaching the difference between commitment and surrender.

"Radical Obedience" Matthew 1:18-25 Mat 1:18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings Of Obedience

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 6, 2015

Kids may disagree with their parents, but if we can teach them to trust us and obey, we help them set a pattern to listen and respond to the heavenly Father. Our complete obedience to the Lord allows Him to accomplish His purposes in and through us.

Blessings of Obedience Text: Acts 16:9-40 Intro: Paul, Silas, Timothy, and probably Luke worked as a team to share the good news about Jesus in several different cities. God gave purpose and direction to this missionary team; they obeyed God and traveled to Philippi where God had prepared the way ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reckless Obedience

Contributed by Michael Duduit on Mar 3, 2008

My wife and I have a four-year-old son named Stephen. As with most four-year-olds, Stephen knows no fear. His philosophy is: why walk when you can run, why stand when you can climb?

You are invited to attend the National Conference on Preaching. To learn more: Visit: http://www.preaching.com/events/ncp/ -------- My wife and I have a four-year-old son named Stephen. As with most four-year-olds, Stephen knows no fear. His philosophy is: why walk when you can run, why stand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Really Love Jesus? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 17, 2017

Is loving Jesus something we say we do, or do we really do. how can we say we love Jesus and not obey His commandments?

Opening Illustration: I love the story of the guy who pulled the covers over his head one Sunday morning and told his wife, he was not going to church. When she asked why, he said the people didn’t like him, he didn’t like the music, and the kids made fun of him. His wife said, it is your ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15, John 14:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Love? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 22, 2012

What is love? Our society tells us so many deceptive things about love, but what does God’s word say about it...

TEACHING BRIEF Date Written: August 22, 2012 Date Taught: August 22, 2012 Church: OPBC (Wed Night) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series Title: A Study of 1 Cor 13 [LOVE] Sermon Title: What is Love - Introduction Text: 1 Cor 13 NIV (read ALL passage here) Introduction: What is love? What does it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Love?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 16, 2021

Next in Series through John. Begins in 1 John, but goes to John 14. Suitable for Valentine's Day

2021 “What is love, as defined by the online world? Resisting a YouTube video of the 1993 hit song, the first click plunges you into a world of pink carnation- tainted tackiness. The website’s designer no doubt spends all afternoon baking cookies, sending chain emails and sighing at the "Home ...read more

Scripture: John 14:21, 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

An Attitude Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 30, 2002

What is our attitude toward being obedient to Christ. This message examines that subject.

AN ATTITUDE OF OBEDIENCE Acts 5:17-32 INTRO: Obedience can be costly, obedience can be difficult, but genuine obedience is seldom boring. From the beginnings of the church, believers have faced the world with the attitude of obedience to God whatever the cost. I. THE PRIORITY OF OBEDIENCE. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

Partial Obedience

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Apr 6, 2001

In this message the believer will find out the results of partial obedience to the Lord.

"Partial Obedience" Text: 1 Samuel 15 Intro: -I believe why the majority of Christians fail in their walk with the Lord and end up defeated is because of their lack of total obedience or partial obedience to the Lord. -In other words failing to do what God told them to do and the way to do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience And Prayer Series

Contributed by Michael Reeves on Sep 6, 2002

The point of this study is to see the necessity of obedience in this first matter (they were to do this so as to provide for the Levite, the stranger, the widow, and the orphan of those among them) before a prayer for blessing can be uttered by the Israel

Introduction: Last Wednesday PM we examined what Deut. 26:1-11 teaches. We examined it from the perspective of giving thanks in prayer for all that the Lord has done for us. The Israelites here were to review their past history of how the LORD had rescued them and preserved them and brought them ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Obedience Of Faith

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. Faith is at the heart of man's response to God. a. Without it one cannot please God (Heb. 11:6). b. Gospel is power of God for those who have it (Rom. 1:16). c. Sinful man is justified before God by faith (Rom. 5:1). d. Christian life lived by "faith in the SOG" (Gal. 2:20). 2. But ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-6

Obedient Faith

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 3, 2001

Faith is more than feeling but step of obedience

Man walked up to vending machine, put in coin and pressed button labed, ’Coffee, double cream, sugar’. No cup appeared but the nozzles went into action sending forth coffee, cream and sugar. All disappearing down the drain and the machine turned off. ’That is real automation..this thing even ...read more

The Obedience Of Joseph Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006

A sermon that looks at the obedience of Joseph and how we should attempt to imitate him in our lives.

The Obedience of Joseph! Portraits of Christmas Forgotten Joseph He never speaks Adoniram Judson 1788-1850 The obedience of Joseph Allow me to set the stage for you Joseph and Mary talked- Matthew 1:18-20 What will my family think? Pregnant by the Holy Spirit? Yeah right God, You want me ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Obedience To The Lord

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 22, 2006

Obedience is the key to growth

Pastor Jamie Wright * MFC * April 2, 2006 AM Read, Pray, Witness and Obey. 4 Essentials, I’ve heard ‘em my entire life. What is it to obey? Obedience- being in agreement (harmony and union) with and submission to another’s authority and rules It is a KEY to unlocking doors in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational