Sermons on Obedience And Disobedience:

Understanding The Characteristics Of The Natural Man

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 12, 2025

In the sight of God, the natural man is spiritually dead, regardless of his social status, education, or achievements.

UNDERSTANDING THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE NATURAL MAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 2:14 "But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned." ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Salvation's Work Out

Contributed by Donato Solano on Jun 7, 2005

A sermon on working out our salvation through obedience to God and His words.

INTRODUCTION: It is very common today that people are in the fitness things. First, exercise gyms are on the rise. Both the young and older ones are getting into physical workout, not just to build muscles or to shape their bodies but also to bolster the strength that is already in them. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Reality Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 13, 2009

This is the 11th sermon in the series "Moving With God".

Sunday Morning March 15, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Moving With God (Exodus)” [#11] REALITY Exodus 9:16 Introduction: This week, I sat in my office thinking about the challenges that our Church and I are facing. I looked at the statistics over the last 5 months. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:16

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Contagious Christian (Acts - Part 15) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

Four qualities of a believer who leaves footprints...

Becoming a Contagious Christian “But when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, you will receive power and will tell people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 To be a contagious Christian means to be involved in God’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

God's Path To Progress

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Mar 22, 2001

This lesson examines our daily walk with God, and stresses obedience as the key to blessings.

INTRODUCTION A. God has a path to progress - are we walking that path today? 1. This is the central message of the OT Book of Numbers 2. 40 years of wandering instead of being in the Promised land B. This is a Book that we must pay attention to 1. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Awake In Gethsemane

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 13, 2026

Jesus’ agony in Gethsemane reveals the cost of salvation and shows that Easter hope rests on His obedience, not ours.

Every Easter weekend, we gather to celebrate life. We sing resurrection songs. We dress a little brighter. We speak words like hope, victory, and new beginnings. And rightly so — Easter is the great declaration that death does not get the final word. Easter did not begin in a garden filled with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, Isaiah 53:4-6, Psalm 75:7-8, Romans 5:6-8, Hebrews 5:7-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"Let It Go Today" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 25, 2014

How to live a Spirit FILLED life by letting go of__________________

The Ultimate Decision August 25, 2014 There is a story I have told many times about people who had hunted monkeys in the jungle. The trappers would hollow out a coconut and put a piece elf meat in it. Then they would secure the coconut to a tree with a chain. Once the monkey had the meat inside ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1

Grieving The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 5, 2012

Our lives can also grieve the Holy Spirit. How do we cause the Holy Spirit to feel deep sorrow?

Grieving the Holy Spirit Ephesians 4:30 The Holy Spirit is often the most overlooked person of the triune Godhead. The Holy Spirit is not a force or power,: He is a person. He is God – God, the Holy Ghost. His mission is to bring glory to God the Father by declaring the work of God, the Son. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons Learned In Battle Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 13, 2010

We can gain wisdom and gain faith from the lessons Israel learned in their journey through life’s battles.

“The Charge of the Light Brigade: Lessons Learned in Battle” Exodus 15:22-27 In 1997 the Detroit Red Wings, along with the State of Michigan, were in ecstatic euphoria following the Red Wing’s capture of the coveted Stanley Cup championship trophy. Celebrations were ongoing and the sweet taste of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Counterfeit Christianity Part 2: The Counterfeiters Exposed! Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jul 2, 2019

This the second of two parts. This sermon was preached before observing the Lord's Supper.

Are you a Follower of Jesus? Are you truly a born again believer in Jesus Christ? Or can we be charged with being a counterfeit? For a lot of us, as Christians we dismiss this question because it almost feels redundant or unnecessary. “Of course I’m a Christian. I filled all the squares. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

From Moriah To Calvary

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 18, 2025

When love and obedience collide, faith walks on — discovering the God who provides, redeems, and loves us more than we understand.

Introduction – The Journey Between Two Mountains Two mountains stand across the pages of Scripture like bookends of a single story — Mount Moriah and Mount Calvary. On one, a father walks with his son, wood on his back, heart in his throat, and faith on the line. On the other, another Father ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14, Hebrews 11:17-19, Romans 8:32, John 3:16, Philippians 4:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Integrity Is An "Action" Word Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 5, 2006

Our "Integrity" in Christ is revealed through our actions and obedience to God...

Sermon Brief Date Written: August 31, 2006 Date Preached: September 3, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Living a Life of Integrity Sermon Title: Integrity is an ‘action’ word Sermon Text: Daniel 2:16-18 (1-49) 16 So Daniel went in and requested ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Bow Down PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2023

To emphasize the power of faithful obedience, the consequences of idolatry, and the strength of God's protection.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we're diving headlong into the fiery furnace with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in Daniel 3. This tale from the Old Testament is not just about three men's refusal to bow to a golden statue. It is a powerful lesson on the power of faithful obedience, the ...read more

Topics: Fire

Sermon # 4 - Seek To Please God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 30, 2024

Often we miss out on God’s call for our lives when we disobey the Lord or choose to please people over God. As a church may we not shun our responsibility to proclaim Christ, but stand up boldly to proclaim Christ and the good news of the Gospel.

We read in Jonah 1:4, “Then the LORD sent a great wind over the sea, and a severe storm broke out. It seemed as if the ship were about to break up.” (ISV) As we continue these studies on the life of Jonah, we will be pleasantly surprised to know that there is a lot that we as a church can learn ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4, 1 Samuel 15:30, John 3:1-2, John 12:42-43, John 19:38, Matthew 26:69-70  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Every Christian A Missionary

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 26, 2004

From the beginning of time and out of his creativity, God planned to use men and women who have known and experienced the truth of the gospel to be his personal messengers. Man can think or invent 1,000 way to proclaim the gospel. But as far as God is co

Introduction How will the message of of the Gospel be proclaimed to the world? If God were like me, he would have used legions of angels, proclaiming, singing, shouting his message nonstop, simultaneously around the world. But praise God, He is not like me. From the beginning of time and out of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-20, 2 Corinthians 5:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational