Sermons on Obedience Lordship:

The Cross Dynamic Of Discipelship Development

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jul 7, 2005

The cross is not a call to passive acceptance, it is a call to salvation as a gift and faithful obedience in loving response.

The Cross Dynamic of Discipleship Development John 15:16-27 (16) ¡§You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit--fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. (17) This is my command: Love each other. (18) ¡§If the world hates ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16-27

Denomination: Lutheran

A Lasting Foundation

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on May 28, 2004

The difference between a life that will endure the tests and trials of life and one that will fail is obedience to Jesus.

Matthew 7:21-29—HOUSE OF CARDS Building a house is always a serious undertaking. I was about 5 years old when my uncle began showing me how to build a car house. He taught me three different ways in which I could stack the card. And each time he would start and I would want to jump right in after ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Methodist

Purposeful Ownership Series

Contributed by John Harvey on May 2, 2005

Purposeful ownership is reflected in conscious obedience, investing in the eternal, not the temporary and brings eternal fulfillment.

“Purposeful Ownership” May 1, 2005 Intro: Today we are going to begin a series of talks dealing with living a life that matters. We want to focus on the aspects of life that really count, and look at how we are called to oversee or “steward” our lives. It is my hope that over the next few weeks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

God Loves You And Wants You To Love Him Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 26, 2004

God has initiated a loving relationship with you and wants you respond in love and obedience.

God Loves You and Wants You to Love Him Matt. 22:37, 38 INTRO.: Moses was a very special person in the sight of God, Who revealed Himself to Moses as to no one else. When the children of Israel sinned against God by worshiping a golden calf, God threatened to remove Himself from them and send ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God The Creator Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 5, 2003

God has created all things! He is worthy of our worship, devotion and obediance

Stories of God – Attributes of God. May 4, 2003 Genesis 1 God is Creator Worship in heaven Revelation 4 7In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, and they were covered with eyes, in front and in back. The first living creature was like a lion, the second was like an ox, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:7-11

Denomination: *other

God's Word About Sex, Divorce, & Singleness Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Mar 7, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to teach God’s Word about these areas and inspire obedience to it.

1 Corinthians God’s Word About Sex, Divorce, & Singleness 1 Corinthians 7 March 9, 2003 Intro: A. [Citation: Ben Merold, Pastor of Harvester Christian Church, in St. Charles, MO.} Ben Merold, Pastor of Harvester Christian Church in St. Louis, Mo., tells of two Christians, a man and a woman, who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Savior Is Saved

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Dec 14, 2002

The baby Jesus is saved from a horrific end due to faithful obedience of Joseph and Mary.

The Savior is Safe! Matthew 2:13-23 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On December 15, 2002 CIT: The baby Jesus is saved by the foresight of God and the obedience of Joseph and the wise men. MOT: Even Jesus was not immune to suffering and the attacks of Satan. CAA: The Laurel church should ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hidden Treasure

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 2, 2002

No act of faith or obedience, whether great or small, whether seen or unseen, will go unrewarded.

This morning, I’d like to address a simple question: Is it worth it? Is the payoff worth the cost, is the potential reward worth the risk? We face that question all the time, for the simple reason that everything has a cost. Nothing is free. Even gifts usually come with some kind of strings ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Baptist

How Far Should I Go? Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Apr 17, 2001

How far should I go in this obedience thing? Is every part of the Bible to be heeded?

I. Everything Is To Be Heeded (17-18) A. The Old Testament is Approved 1. Jesus’ seal of approval on the OT 2. Jesus’ often quoted the OT B. The Old Testament is Absolute 1. Not to be modified or changed 2. Jot & Tittle C. The Old Testament is Authoritative 1. Jesus came to fulfill the OT 2. To ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Temptation Of Terah: Refuse Complacency

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Contrast Terah the father of Abraham and his incomplete journey with the inspiring faith and obedience of Abraham.

THE TEMPTATION OF TERAH Genesis 11:31-12:4 Hebrews 11:8-19 Resolutions are made and broken. Diets are begun and ended. Home improvement projects lie around our houses half completed. Beginning with enthusiasm is not enough. Planning a journey, loading the van, the buzz of excitement is not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Give Of Your Flower And Oil, Or Die

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 6, 2003

The widow positioned herself spiritually for a greater miracle by first being obedient with her little

Give of your flour and oil, or Die! Luke 14:26-35 (Prayer) He that hath ears to hear, let him hear! Last week I began to share a message meant to enable you to come to the presence of Christ Jesus and receive what you so desperately need in your spiritual life. Jesus said that whosoever does ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26-35

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Always Costs

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002

Every act of disobedience has its consecquences, but so does every act of obedience.

1- Israel is nearing the end of her 40 year journey through the wilderness. (New home) 2- Directions for the conquest of Jericho 1) March around the city for seven days. (1 times for six days and 7 times on the seventh) 2) Destroy the city and everything in it. (Exception “silver, gold, brass and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Being Righteous: With My Prayer Life Series

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 12, 2007

Prayer is the disappearance of my personal will, and the appearance of obedience to God’s will in my life.

Being Righteous: With My Prayer Life “Prayer is the disappearance of my personal will, and the appearance of obedience to God’s will in my life.” Sunday Morning Sermon 3.11.07 1st Thessalonians 5:17 Intro: Video on Prayer Discussion: (Start with title and text) I was a preacher in Apache, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What God Wants For His Children

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008

A sermon focusing on what God wants in the lives of his children; a call to obedient growth.

What God Wants for His Children Col. 1:9-12 I. God wants us to grow in knowledge him. A. Paul’s prayer reflected two areas in which God wanted the Colossians to experience growth. 1. He wanted them to grow in the knowledge of his will—in the knowledge of truth 2. He wanted them to grow in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

01 The Way Of Faith Through The Impossible Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 6, 2008

THE SECRET OF FAITH IS: ❶ Focus ❷ Courage ❸ Obedience ❹ Worship

A story… It was autumn, and the Indians on the remote reservation asked their new Chief if the winter was going to be cold or mild. Since he was an Indian Chief in a modern society, he had never been taught the old secrets. When he looked at the sky, he couldn’t tell what the weather was going to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist