Sermons on Obedience And Disobedience:

He Only Got As Far As Haran

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Jan 25, 2010

How Terah's partial obedience cost him dearly

There is a popular saying that goes “It is better to travel hopefully than to arrive”. We often hear it quoted in various circumstances. But is it true? Is it sometimes better to arrive than to travel hopefully? Terah lived in the great city of Ur. This was a large, important and ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Praising God Energizes And Precludes Disobedience

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Ask the Lord to use your personal and group praise to refresh memories of the fullness of Christ’s attributes, His empowering and His promise to guide us through the dark valleys of life.

1. To praise God means to worship the Lord out of reverence, honor and the glory due to Him as our Creator. Praise should be prompted by love, gratitude and recognition of God’s holy attributes. We praise the Lord with our thoughts, feelings and actions. Jesus said, "Those who worship Him should ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obedience: Putting The D-I-E In Obedience Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 23, 2009

When you grow weary of your responsibilities, remember God has planted you in a certain place.

Is There A H.E.R.O. In The House? Series 4 of 4 Obedience: Putting the D-I-E In Obedience February 22, 2009 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: A In the 11th Century, King Henry III of Bavaria was fed up the set up of being King. 1 He applied to be a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:31

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 51 - Obedience God Desires Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 17, 2025

Joseph and Mary are great examples of ones who implicitly obeyed God, and thereby were instrumental in being channels to bring forth and raise Jesus, the Son of God. Are we willing to obey God, despite not having logical reasons to do so and even when it is hard to do so?

For our meditation today we will consider 1 Samuel 15:22, “And Samuel said, “Has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams.” (ESV) The prophet Samuel spoke these ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22, Matthew 1:18-19, Matthew 1:20-21, Matthew 1:24-25, Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 2:13-14, Matthew 2:22-23, Luke 1:30-31, Luke 1:34-35, Luke 1:38, Matthew 22:39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Story Of Hosea And Gomer

Contributed by Richard Jumper on Jul 27, 2013

The story of Hosea's obedience to God, ,Israel's disobedience and then God's forgivness.

The Story of Hosea and Gomer Hosea 1:2-10 7/28/13 The story I am about to share with you is a true. It happened in Western Illinois but it may have happened right here, in Long Point and Flanagan, as well! Mark and Bonnie had attended school together since the first grade. Mark was very ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2-10

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Obedience Over Sacrifice

Contributed by Greg Johnson on May 6, 2007

Why is obedience more important to God than sacrifice? Obedience is more important than sacrifice because we can sacrifice without loving God, but we obey God because we love Him. Jesus said (John 14:15 NIV) "If you love me, you will obey what I comman

Obedience over Sacrifice By Greg Johnson May 6, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org One of King Saul’s major flaws was that he tried to spiritualize his disobedience to God and His Word. He was neither authentic nor transparent and was constantly trying to act spiritual in the midst of his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Means What He Says! Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 18, 2017

God's commands are to be obeyed. We excuse disobedience at the threat of divine judgement.

“An old prophet lived in Bethel. And his sons came and told him all that the man of God had done that day in Bethel. They also told to their father the words that he had spoken to the king. And their father said to them, ‘Which way did he go?’ And his sons showed him the way that the man of God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Being Holy: Obedience Series

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Feb 4, 2025

If we are to live holy lives, it MUST be covered in our obedience

In the past few weeks, we have examined different areas of how we can be more holy in our Christian walk. First, we examined repentance, how we need to see repentance as transformational in our accepting Christ and further living our lives for Him. Next we considered our connection to God by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Obedience: The Key To Miracles

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 14, 2025

Obedience is the foundation of every divine encounter and the key to unlocking miracles.

OBEDIENCE: THE KEY TO MIRACLES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it." – John 2:5 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 28:1-2, 1 Samuel 15:22, Luke 5:4-7, Isaiah 1:19, Matthew 7:24-27 INTRODUCTION: Obedience is the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:5, Deuteronomy 28:1-2, 1 Samuel 15:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Obedience And Power To Obey!

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 17, 2005

Trust and Obey

Obedience And Power To Obey! Sunday March 18, 2001 Genesis 2:15-17 15 The LORD God placed the man in the Garden of Eden to tend and care for it. This man had dominion, and the forces of nature responded at his beck and call. 16 But the LORD God gave him this warning: “You may freely eat any ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17

Denomination: Church Of God

God Requires Obedience

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Apr 29, 2007

God requires obedience. God is gracious in giving specific instructions through prayer and His Word. Exact execution of God’s instructions is of utmost importance.

God Requires Obedience By Greg Johnson April 29, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org God requires obedience. God is gracious in giving specific instructions through prayer and His Word. Exact execution of God’s instructions is of utmost importance. GOD IS GRACIOUS IN GIVING SPECIFIC ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obedience That Moves Heaven

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 18, 2025

Obedience is a powerful key that unlocks the doors of heaven and ushers in God’s blessings and intervention.

OBEDIENCE THAT MOVES HEAVEN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 22:1-18 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 28:1-2, John 14:21, Isaiah 1:19, Acts 9:6 INTRODUCTION: Obedience is a powerful key that unlocks the doors of heaven and ushers in God’s blessings and intervention. Throughout Scripture, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reward For Being Obedient

Contributed by Rev. Felix Cornelius Agyei on Jun 10, 2023

God's promise of a new beginning are not in a vacuum. It does not just take God to make it possible. Abraham had a part to play. In the same way, the new life and restoration that Jesus brings demand our participation. What then is our participation? THIS IS OBEDIENCE.

THE LORD, OUR OBJECT OF OBEDIENT The one whose voice and command we are to obey is the LORD Himself. The Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. He is the One who commanded OUR Father Abraham (Gen. 12:1). In Matthew, it is Christ Jesus Christ. We must learn to obey the Holy Spirit who now works in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9, Romans 4:13-25, Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Continued Obedient Faith? Series

Contributed by Moy Hernandez on Oct 27, 2009

We believe that continuance in a state of salvation depends upon continued obedient faith in Christ.

Continued Obedient Faith? – Captain Moy Hernandez,Jr TSA Doctrine 9 Romans 8:1-4, 2 Corinthians 5:17-20 http://pomonacorps.blogspot.com/2009/09/continued-obedient-faith-tsa-doctrine-9.html Believe it or not, back in January of this year we began a monthly sermon series covering the doctrines or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Greatest Need--Obedience

Contributed by Gary Cox on Oct 6, 2010

A detailed look at the Great Comission

I would imagine if I ask 20 people this morning “What do you need”? I would get 20 different answers. Rest, peace, relationship, healing, job, car…. It seems we never have trouble finding an answer when that question is asked. Last week we began a new series we are calling the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ