Sermons on obedience to authority:

Obedience Is Not An Option

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 13, 2003

One of the most important things in life that is NOT optional is our obedience to God

Obedience Is Not An Option 10 years after I graduated from high school and working in a dead-end job, Wendy decided that I needed to go to college. So I went to PNC, registered on registration day (last time I didn’t pre-register), and chose my new career path. I was on my way to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Active Obedience Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 20, 2007

When the direction of God is clear we have a choice do we follow in obedience or simply ignore the call. This message examines the people’s response to the message of Haggai.

Active Obedience Time to Rebuild – Part II Haggai 1:12-15 Haggai 1:12 (NLT) Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, Jeshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and the whole remnant of God’s people obeyed the message from the Lord their God. It had been delivered by the prophet Haggai, whom the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Importance Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 12, 2004

A sermon on the meaning, cost, and rewards of obedience

The Importance of Obedience John 14:21 INTRO.: This is the final message in our "Moses and Me" series. It involves the final reality of experiencing God: "you come to know God as you obey Him and He accomplishes His work through you." When God called Moses, he gave Moses a sign, but the sign would ...read more

Scripture: John 14:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Obedient Faith Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 6, 2003

This sermon questions the traditional interpretation of the phrase "lead us not into temptation..." and challenges us to endure trials in order to prove and improve our faith.

Lessons on Faith from the Lord’s Model Prayer Obedient Faith Matthew 6:13 November 9, 2003 Intro: A. [Three Thieves Who Couldn’t Quit, Citation: http://www.newsoftheweird.com/archive/, Kevin A. Miller, Wheaton, Illinois] Eduardo Rivera, 43, was in court awaiting a hearing on a charge of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Developing Obedience"

Contributed by Matt Kyzer on Apr 11, 2003

One of the most important things that you will do as a Christian is relentlessly work on your Christian character. So this morning we are going to start our series off with one element that is crucial when we talk about developing character and that is “O

“Developing Obedience” Mark 1:9-11 Introduction: One of the most important things that you will do as a Christian is relentlessly work on your Christian character. The American College defines character as: the aggregate of qualities that distinguishes one person or thing from another. This is a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Ownership And Obedience Series

Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005

The first in a month-long stewardship series. Financial giving boils down to obedience. Who owns your stuff?

Stewardship I - Ownership and Obedience Purpose: 1. Read I Kings 17:7-16 2. (This story is an adaptation from an illustration from Leonard Sweet) Let me tell you about a trip Grant and I made to McDonald’s last spring. Dana and Jackson were on a field trip to Hendersonville … and it was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus' Obedience

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 4, 2007

God, the Father, desired strict obedience from Jesus and He desires the same from his children.

Text: “So when they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking Him” (Luke 2:45). Story: “When Orders Conflict” A young man about to enter the regular army was talking with an old soldier. The old soldier had been giving him some strong advice on the subject of obeying orders. “But ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

The Joy Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

Part 5 of a series on Philippians focusing on the example of Jesus

The Joy of Obedience Philippians 2:5-18 I. Introduction A. Examples of Obedience 1. Emily Wilson was a housekeeper for John Kenneth Galbraith. a) Galbraith was the most trusted economic voice in America from the mid thirties through the early seventies. b) After a long and grueling day, Galbraith ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Obedience Factor Series

Contributed by Neil Lieder on Feb 12, 2007

Learn to Drive Week 6: The Obedience Factor stresses the importance of not only knowing God’s commands, but obeying them.

Learn to Drive Series Week 6 THE OBEDIENCE FACTOR: Doing exactly what you are told Immediately with a happy heart Tonight, as we follow up our baptismal service, and as we continue in our Learn to Drive in 2005 series, we want to look at the Obedience Factor. That is what baptism is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:8-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 14, 2007

To show that we must have heart to do the will of God.

Heart of Obedience Theme: To show that we must have heart and will Text: 1 Samuel 16 Introduction In 1 Samuel 16, God sends Samuel to anoint another King. God has rejected Saul as king. Because of his disobedience because he did not listen to the word of the Lord Saul has been rejected. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Obedience Of Faith Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 5, 2008

Faith, obedience and patient acceptance of suffering can attract others to the Gospel.

“If it is you calling, Lord, bid me come to you.” We have all been called by Jesus–usually in a tiny, whispering sound, barely audible above the roar and clamor of our lives. That is why we must take time every day to pray, to listen in silence to the Walker on the waters. But we can’t ever ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Obedience In Adversity Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 6, 2008

Bad things happen but we are still called to obedience even through the storms of life.

Sermon Date: January 21, 2007 Sermon Text: Job 1:12-19 (NASB) 12 Then the LORD said to Satan, "Behold, all that he has is in your power, only do not put forth your hand on him." So Satan departed from the presence of the LORD. 13 Now on the day when his sons and his daughters were eating and ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Rewards Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 24, 2009

When we obey God, it does not mean everything will be fine, but it does mean God will see us through. Obedience is a choice we make. Be prepare to pay a price but it’s worth it. God will do His part; there is a divine partnership in obedience. Obedience

There is a similarity between this incident and that of Acts 4. • But this time it’s not just Peter and John being arrested, the whole group of the apostles were arrested for preaching the gospel. • Once again they make it clear that the necessity of their lives is to obey God, not men; therefore ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Understanding Obedience

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 31, 2009

Christians are called to live a lifestyle of Obedience with Christ

Understanding Obedience 1 John 3:21-24, James 1:22-27 May 17, 2009 Morning Service Introduction Imagine, if you will, that you work for a company whose president found it necessary to travel out of the country and spend an extended period of time abroad. So he says to you and the other trusted ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:21-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Christian Obedience

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009

Obedience is one evidence of our fellowship with God.

CHRISTIAN OBEDIENCE 1 John 2:3-11 Today, we are going to study another test of fellowship with God and that is obeying His commands. Please open your Bibles to 1 John 2:3-11. EXPOSITION Read 1 John 2:3. 3We know that we have come to know him if we obey his commands. What does the phrase ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist