Sermons on Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice:

Living Beyond Obedience

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Jul 17, 2007

Is there anything greater than obedience? Yes there is!!

LIVING BEYOND OBEDIENCE Scripture Reading: 2 Tim. 2 :4, 5 Introduction One day a farmer on leaving for a long trip called his son and gave to him specific instructions. He told him; while I am gone I want you to reap the harvest and plant fresh seeds for the next harvest. The son being an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:4-5

Denomination: Adventist

Obedience Reveals Provision PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

To emphasize the themes of obedience, faith, God's provision, and its foreshadowing of Jesus Christ's ultimate sacrifice.

Good morning, church family. This morning we're going to dive deep into one of the most powerful stories in the Bible – the story of Abraham and Isaac from Genesis 22. Before we get into it, I'd like to share a quote with you from a respected Christian author, Philip Yancey. He once said, "Faith ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:3

Topics: Provision

How Is The New Covenant Better Than The Old? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 19, 2018

In what ways is the new covenant better than what Moses shared?

What Should We Do? Embrace the better new. - Sometimes Christians seem to pine for the Old Testament way of doing things. A couple examples: a. Getting to see God show up physically with smoke and lightning fireworks. b. Having a list of rules to follow. - A larger problem than that, though, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Better Way: He Instills A Better Motivation Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 17, 2013

Chasing the dream that God created you for gives life meaning.

JESUS THE BETTER WAY: JESUS INSTILLS A BETTER MOTIVATION HEBREWS 11:32 – 12:3 INTRO The Bucket List So did any of you read, a few weeks back, about the 91 year old that fulfilled one of his bucket list items? Walter Thomas lives in Woodstock, NY and he had an unusual wish on his bucket ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Holy Communion: Way Better Than A Potluck Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 5, 2017

What exactly is Holy Communion? This sermon takes a look at what the Bible says.

“We’re having a potluck next week. Please plan accordingly!” What’s your reaction when you see such an announcement in the church bulletin? Are you among those who loves potlucks because you enjoy jamming your plate with two different kinds of salads, perogies nestled ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Feed God's People PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

This sermon aims to explore the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand, emphasizing God's provision, the power of faith and obedience, and the blessing of sharing with others.

Good morning, church family. Today, we're diving into a familiar passage of scripture, but we're going to look at it with fresh eyes and open hearts. It's a story about God's provision for His people, the power of faith and obedience, and the blessing of sharing with others. As Charles Spurgeon, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Topics: More Than Stomach

We Believe Better Than We Behave Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 20, 2008

Confronting the normal tendency to promote our own interests,even while surrendering to the reign of God’s Spirit, goes a long way toward promoting unity within the congregation.

JAMES 4:1–3 WE BELIEVE BETTER THAN WE BEHAVE “What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you? You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. You do not have, because you do not ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Better Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 11, 2005

Introduction to series on Hebrews entitled "Jesus is Better" this first sermon gives seven reasons that Jesus is better than every other religious system.

A Study of the Book of Hebrews Sermon # 1 Jesus is Better Hebrews 1:1-3 The writer of the book of Hebrews returns again and again to the word “better” which is found some thirteen times in this book to show the superiority of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Without Obedience Is Dead

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Mar 14, 2004

To help better understand the importance of faith and obedience

PP2005 FAITH WITHOUT OBEDIENCE IS DEAD Hebrews 11:8-10; Text verse Vs. 8; 1 Samuel 15:22. INTRODUCTION: Turn first to Genesis 12:1, and we will read verses 1-4 in this chapter of God’s Word in conjunction with what we have already read. The world would have never heard about Abraham had he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience And Honor Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 16, 2006

Children obey your parents. Sometimes more easier said than done. This message shows the honor and love expressed through obedience.

Obedience and Honor Ephesians 6:1-4 Ephesians 6:1 (NLT) Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord, for this is the right thing to do. Do What You’re Told  Obeying your parents • They have been placed in authority by God • Obedience acknowledge their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Strength Of Sacrifice Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 16, 2006

As we try to put ourselves into a position to be able to share the gospel with others, there are few things that will get their attention more than self-sacrifice.

A. Self-sacrifice. A word we are not too familiar with, right? 1. Certainly, we understand its meaning. It is not too hard to define, but it is hard to embrace and embody. Wouldn’t you agree? 2. And yet when we witness self-sacrifice, we are drawn to it. We are amazed by it. 3. Sacrifice ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do No Harm (Be Better Than That)

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 2, 2014

To do no harm is to emulate the teaching of Jesus. Sometimes not making things worse is the Christ-like thing to do.

Title: Do No Harm (Be Better Than That!) Text: Matthew 5:38-48 Thesis: To do no harm is to emulate the teaching of Jesus. Sometimes not making things worse is the Christian thing to do… and makes things better. Introduction The ethical mandate to do no harm probably originated in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is Better

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 3, 2009

If Jesus is better than anything else - what effect will that have on my life - in the marketplace - and at home as well as in church?

Hebrews 1. 1-4 and 2.5-12 I’d like to take a look at the epistle this morning from the book of Hebrews. Did it strike you as it did me that whereas God in the past spoke to his people through the prophets, he has spoken to us by his Jesus , his Son. We have direct access to God, through ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Better Blood Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 31, 2002

The Bible tells us that "without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins." Blood is the cleansing agent. But why should blood purify my soul?

A woman once wrote that at a garage sale she had spotted a handsome antique copper kettle for only $2.50. It was badly tarnished, so she asked the woman running the sale if the discoloration would come out. She cheerfully offered to try some copper cleaner on it and disappeared with it into ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Better Minister Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 28, 2018

If you want to truly worship God this morning, submit to Christ who sits in a better seat; revere Christ who serves in a better sanctuary; rely on Christ who offers a better sacrifice; and remain with Christ who provides better service.

When it comes to worshipping together, there are various practices among churches and even among the individual worshippers. Tim Hawkins helps us understand one of those practices hand raising in church. Take a look… (Show Video: Tim Hawkins on Hand Raising) Anybody here go to a hand-raising ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free