Sermons on Obedience And Disobedience:

Do What You Are Told!

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Sep 26, 2003

"The obedience we give to Christ is the obedience of faith"

Intro: During the winter of 1940 Josephine Kuntz’ husband, a house painter and textile worker, was temporarily unemployed because of the weather and a seasonal lay-off. It was a difficult time for the family. They literally had no money. Their eighteen month old daughter, Rachel, was recovering ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Intentions

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011

God is interested in your obedience; not your intention to be obedient.

Matthew 26:31-35, 69-75 Supplemental Scripture passages: • "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. (John 14:15 NASB) • Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin. (James 4:17 NASB) • For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-75

Denomination: Baptist

A Context For The Hymn

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 3, 2017

The obedience of Christ elicits, draws out, the obedience of Christians.

A CONTEXT FOR THE HYMN. Philippians 2:1-13. The word “If” that opens this passage might better be translated as “Since” (Philippians 2:1). The sense is, “If there is any encouragement in Christ (and there is), if any consolation in love (and there is), if any fellowship (sharing) in the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Secret The Devil Knows - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 7, 2014

The three things about the devil is that he is not omnipotent, omniscience or omnipresence. These belong to God alone.

The three things about the devil is that he is not omnipotent, omniscience or omnipresence. These belong to God alone. The enemy is not everywhere but he uses his demons who brings information to him. So, he knows some secrets about God’s children because He knows what God can do for his ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Trust And Obey (2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 22, 2022

This morning we looked at something we talk, teach, preach and sing about, that is, “TRUST AND OBEY!”

We dealt with the TRUST this morning, but this evening we would like to deal with the OBEY part of that song. Something that Peter and the early disciples understood that today’s church does not understand, is that WE CHRISTIANS ARE TO OBEY GOD. They understood that you obeyed God: • When it was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

How To Recognize A Hypocrite

Contributed by John Wright on Jul 6, 2007

Describes the marks of a hypocrite with scriptures.

HOW TO RECOGNIZE A HYPOCRITE …… A Hypocrite …. 1/ Lives for the praise of others, instead of pleasing the Lord Matt 6:2, 5, 16 2/ Puts on a show of righteousness, but their heart isn’t in it Matt 15:7, 23:25, 27 3/ Has a Legalistic view of the Christian life & how others should live it Matt ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 22, 2021

Jonah’s Disobedience, Prayer; Ninevah repents; Jonah’s Displeasure Rebuked

Jonah’s Disobedience 1 The word of the LORD came to (A)Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, 2 “Arise, go to (B)Nineveh, the great city, and (C)cry out against it, because their (D)wickedness has come up before Me.” JONAH WAS SUPPOSED TO BE PROPHETIC BUT WASN’T. 3 But Jonah got up to flee to ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

You Can Run, But You Can't Hide Series

Contributed by Eugene Hor on Feb 18, 2002

God judges Jonah’s disobedience, but in his grace he also saves Jonah.

You Can Run, But You Can’t Hide Jonah 1 Introduction ’Hello, this is Andrew Leung - I am unable to take your call right now, but please leave your name, number and a short message and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible. (beep)’ A standard message that most of you have on your answering ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17, Jonah 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hosea 6:4-11 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 15, 2013

Gods call of repentance in v.1-3 is followed up by a warning about NOT repenting!

Hosea 6:4-11 [HCSB] May 15, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Hosea Bible Study A Study of the Minor Prophets Hosea (750-725 BC) HOSEA to Israel (Northern Kingdom) Last time we looked at Hosea we looked at v.1-3 of this chapter and it was a cry by Hosea for the nations of ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

War In Heaven Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 10, 2024

At Christ’s enthronement a transfer of authority took place. What Adam lost through disobedience – Christ regained through obedience! However, even though Satan is no longer “the ruler of this world,” he isn’t going to give it up without a fight and war erupts in heaven.

May 11, 2024 The 3rd and final section of Revelation opens with the 4th introductory Sanctuary Scene of the book: Revelation 11:19 - Then God's temple in heaven was opened, and within his temple was seen the ark of his covenant. And there came flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:1-3, 2 Chronicles 21:11, Jeremiah 2:20-21, Jeremiah 3:20, Ezekiel 16:30-32, Hosea 3:1, Psalm 2:7-9, Revelation 19:11-16, Revelation 5:12-14, Isaiah 14:13-15, Luke 4:5-6, John 12:31-33, John 16:7-11, Job 1:6-7, Job 2:1-2, Zechariah 3:1, Exodus 19:3-4, Psalm 69:1-4, Psalm 124:2-5, Isaiah 8:6-9, Jeremiah 47:2-3, John 13:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

We Ought To Obey God…

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

When the disciples were beaten and imprisoned for their spreading of the gospel, they were told not to mention the name of Christ again.

WE OUGHT TO OBEY GOD… Preached: _____________ Text: Acts 5:26-29 Intro: When the disciples were beaten and imprisoned for their spreading of the gospel, they were told not to mention the name of Christ again. However, after receiving these orders from the council and the high priest, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

Searching For The Faithful

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 30, 2022

God is searching for the faithful, as He wants to show Himself strong on their behalf. He is seeking those who realize that God is bigger than man’s limited wisdom; and He is seeking those who walk in obedience to His commands.

George Muller said, “Faith does not operate in the realm of the possible. There is no glory for God in that which is humanly possible. Faith begins where man’s power ends.” I’ve entitled our message for this morning, “Searching for the Faithful,” and it’s based on a verse often used in Scripture ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Jonah Syndrome

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Aug 2, 2010

We are called to be lights in the world, to preach the good news of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We are called to not only to evangelize but to disciple the nations. Not just carry around Bibles, or wear silver crosses on their necks. We

For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did it not. Jonah 3:10 ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

What Is Jesus Doing In The Grave

Contributed by Tessie R. Simmons on Sep 5, 2011

In the graves Jesus preaches.

Jesus is crucified Friday, on a cross and buried by Joseph of Arimathaea (Matthew 27:57-60; Mark 15:45-46; Luke 23:50-53 and John 19:38). All four Gospel writers agree that it is Joseph of Arimathaea who buries Jesus. We have no doubt that Jesus is in the grave, but what is he doing? Is he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

Don’t Raise What God Erased!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 30, 2013

Don’t try to rebuild what God has brought down! I am speaking to someone out there!

Don’t raise what God erased! 1 King 16:34 “In his days, Hiel the Bethelite built Jericho. He laid its foundations at the cost of the life of Abiram his firstborn, and set up its gates with the loss of his youngest son Segub, according to the word of the Lord which He spoke through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:34

Denomination: Pentecostal