Sermons on Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice:

Obedience And Art In Worship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 9, 2009

As the disciple is obedient to the word of Christ, so we can witness our obedience to the Father in the world by respecting the need for beauty in worship.

May 11, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis When we read the words of the Last Discourse in John, which we will hear each day between now and the Ascension, we can be struck with an apparent disjoin in the conversation. The apostles often ask a question, and Jesus appears to give a good answer to an ...read more

Scripture: John 14:21-26

Denomination: Catholic

Prayer, Thanks And Obedience

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 4, 2015

Our lives are to be characterized by prayer. We are to be quick to pray in all circumstances, and not just in emergencies. We are to give thanks in everything through prayer.

Do you know what the key to a healthy life is? It is healthy emotions, and the healthiest emotion to have is gratitude. Gratitude actually helps our immune system. It makes us more resistant to stress and less susceptible to illness. People who are grateful are happy because they are satisfied with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Anglican

Obedience Fulfills God's Will Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 5, 2015

How did Joseph and Mary to results of Christmas?

Jesus taught the first Disciples how to pray and that prayer included our Scripture of the Week from Matthew 6:10 “your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” How can God’s will be done on earth?? God’s will will be done on earth as Believers of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:12-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Obedience, The Bridge To Blessings

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Aug 10, 2017

Here we see examples of God's instructions, people obeying and the rewards that follow

“So if you faithfully obey the commands I am giving you today—to love the Lord your God and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul— then I will send rain on your land in its season, both autumn and spring rains, so that you may gather in your grain, new wine and oil. I will provide ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joshua – A Portrait Of Obedience

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Oct 21, 2020

If we had to give this sermon a title in the Forbes magazine it would probably go something like: ‘From Obscurity to Fame - How one man did it alone and became a success.’ But if we study the life of Joshua, we soon find that his secret to success was obedience to God’s instructions.

Joshua – A Portrait of Obedience Pastor Paddick Van Zyl 21-10-2020 Sermon Outline Scripture Reference: Book of Joshua Chapters 1 through 24. Key verse : Joshua 1:5-9 5 No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life; as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:5-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer And The Obedience Of Faith

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 24, 2023

We have access to grace and eternal life with the Blessed Trinity precisely because of their obedience, and our imitation of them by the obedience of faith.

Saturday of the 29th Week in Course 2023 Our Lord frequently prayed at night, perhaps because His fame spread so widely in a short time that people desperate for help surrounded Him every day (except perhaps the Sabbath). So what did He do when praying? We can learn a great deal from His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22, Psalm 19:2-5, Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Catholic

The Incomplete Obedience Of Israel Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 28, 2025

Partial obedience always leads to future bondage, but complete obedience guarantees lasting victory.

THE INCOMPLETE OBEDIENCE OF ISRAEL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 1 Judges 1:1-2 (KJV) “Now after the death of Joshua it came to pass, that the children of Israel asked the LORD, saying, Who shall go up for us against the Canaanites first, to fight against them? And the LORD said, ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus The Better Way: He Awards A Better Inheritance Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 4, 2013

God’s inheritance is worth preserving and persevering for and he offers a first installment here and now.

JESUS THE BETTER WAY: HE AWARDS A BETTER INHERITANCE HEBREWS 12:1-29 Big Idea: God’s inheritance is worth preserving and persevering for and he offers a first installment here and now. Key Verses: 22 But you have come to Mount Zion, to the heavenly Jerusalem, the city of the living God. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-29

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus The Better Way: Jesus Serves As A Better Guide Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 22, 2012

Jesus has gone before us, on our behalf, and provided a hope for the soul that is firm and secure.

JESUS THE BETTER WAY: JESUS IS A BETTER GUIDE HEBREWS 5:11 – 6:20 Big Idea: Jesus has gone before us, on our behalf and provided a hope for the soul that is firm and secure. Supporting Scripture: Old Testament: Proverbs 3:5-6 Psalm: Psalm 37:1-9, 30-31 Epistle: Hebrews 6:19-20 Gospel: John ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus The Better Way: He Provides Better Possessions Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 12, 2013

This sermon is designed to challenge materialistic values and remind Christ’s followers that we have “better and lasting possessions.”

JESUS THE BETTER WAY: JESUS PROVIDES BETTER POSSESSIONS HEBREWS 10:32-39 Do you have your cell phones with you this morning? I have a text question for you. The phone number and question are on the screen and I will refer to your answers later in the sermon. Here’s the question: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-39, Hebrews 10:32

Denomination: Nazarene

Just A Shadow Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 4, 2017

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Covenant".

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Covenant [#1] JUST A SHADOW Hebrews 8:1-6 Introduction: As I was sitting and eating a hamburger this week at work in honor of Kaitlyn, one of the guys made an interesting statement about a fellow worker who has cancer. He said, “I know that he says that he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Bottom Line

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 14, 2007

The bottom line to following God is living in obedience.

“The Bottom Line” March 18, 2007 How would you describe what it means to follow Jesus? “Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole [duty] of man.” Ecclesiastes 12:13 (NIV) Solomon concluded that what God wants from us ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial Day: Honouring Sacrifice, Embracing Purpose

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 20, 2025

Memorial Day is more than a holiday; it's a sacred moment to reflect on the price of freedom. It reminds us of those who gave their lives in service to their country.

MEMORIAL DAY: HONOURING SACRIFICE, EMBRACING PURPOSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 15:13 Supporting Texts: Romans 13:7, Hebrews 11:4, 2 Timothy 2:3, Psalm 116:15 INTRODUCTION: Memorial Day is more than a holiday; it's a sacred moment to reflect on the price of freedom. It reminds ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Better Alternative To Worry Series

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Aug 11, 2014

In a world filled with worry, Solomon calls us to trust in the Lord.

For many people anxiety or worry is a big problem. Dr. Richard Leahy, a psychologist and anxiety specialist said a few years ago: “The average high school kid today has the same level of anxiety as the average psychiatric patient in the early 1950’s”. You find anxiety in a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Surrounded By Something Better

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 13, 2002

Funeral message for Gary Pervall, Air Force veteran who died of the effects of Agent Orange.

Being surrounded is threatening. Even when what surrounds you is not dangerous, you still feel threatened. How do you feel if you are closed in? Suffocated if there is too much of anything surrounding us. I know of people, for example, who don’t like to be in a small room; they get ...read more

Denomination: Baptist