Sermons on Obedience To Gods Will:

Covenant Of Obedience

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Aug 7, 2006

There is a new problem within the modern day New Testament church that is growing. That is – many Christians are now under the impression that obedience is no longer needed. Whether or not people obey God’s commandments doesn’t seem to be as important as

COVENANT OF OBEDIENCE INTRODUCTION: Most (if not all) of us find it only natural to want to do whatever it is that God wants us to do. We may have learned this nature while growing up. We wanted to obey our parents because we loved them and we knew they loved us. Perhaps we even obeyed them ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:25-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Only Two Ways To Live

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 8, 2017

In Psalms 1 Christians are invited to examine the choices they have made so that they might answer a crucial question: am I living on the path that imitates the wicked ways of this world or the path that is faithful and obedient to God?

ONLY TWO WAYS TO LIVE Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Psalms 1 Ever before the Christian is a choice between two distinct and very different ways to live one’s life. Psalms 1 is a magnificent gateway to the extraordinary ancient collection of Hebrew religious verses of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Worship Is... Obedience Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 14, 2007

Why were the Israelites able to conquer Jericho? What was it about Joshua that made him someone God could use?

This morning we’re beginning a new series on Worship. And over the next several weeks, we’ll talk about some of the different components of what worship is. This week, we’re going to talk about how our worship can be expressed through obedience. Jesus said: John 14:21 (NLT) Those who obey my ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Awkward Obedience Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 10, 2009

The Body of Christ functions best when individual believers have an attitude of "yes" toward God.

AWKWARD OBEDIENCE (Acts 9:10-19) 1. Life has its awkward or distasteful moments. A recent Time article read: 2. "Have economic times gotten so bad that some of the dead are going unburied? Several large counties across the country are experiencing unprecedented increases in the number of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Elijah's Obedience

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 2, 2012

The greatness of Elijah is found in his obedience. the btook was running dry but Elijah waited on God's command.

Elijah’s Obedience I Kings 17:7-16 Intro. I. The Drying Brook: Elijah had been beside the brook, between 6 months and a year, he had been miraculously fed and cared for by God. Even the brook was a miracle, for it kept furnishing water during a drought. Too often we miss the fact ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Is That Good Enough Lord ?

Contributed by Travis Leib on May 15, 2018

The urgency to do whatsoever God tells us, and to do it with all diligence.

John, chapter 2, gives us the account of the beginning of the miracles of Jesus. But within this miracle gives us a glimpse of how God works if we will obey. There is much debate and discussion on the conversation between Jesus and Mary. I dont want to take the time to try to give my veiwpoint ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

Noah's Obedience And Faith In God Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 9, 2025

Noah, a righteous man who walked faithfully with God

Noah, a righteous man who walked faithfully with God, is one of the most iconic figures in the Bible. His story, found in Genesis 5-9, is a testament to God's judgment, mercy, and covenant with humanity. Who is Noah? Noah was the tenth patriarch from Adam, son of Lamech, and grandson of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9, Hebrews 11:7

Joseph’s Obedience Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jan 1, 2023

Joseph is the unsung hero of Christ's early life. Through obedience, he impacted Mary, he impacted Jesus, he impacted the other children, and I think he impacted Jesus’ entire ministry.

Sometimes there's words that we just don't like. Sometimes it's because of the way they sound. Some sound weird or sometimes they conjure up something kind of gross. One word that I don't like is the word ‘maggot.’ Really, if you think of maggots, is anything pleasant ever really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Righteous Obedience

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 18, 2015

We should obey the commands of God because we love Him, not because we have to.

Righteous Obedience March 15, 2015 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We should obey the commands of God because we love Him, not because we have to. Focus Passage: John 14:15-21 (Pew Bible page 1242) Supplemental Passage: "Do not think that I came to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing The Road Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013

This is the fifth message in a series on the life of Moses and shows that being God's man is never easy. This message examines how God calls us to choose the road of obedience even when it is the most difficult way.

Most of us will accept the idea that God has a plan for our lives. However, we often struggle with the notion that God could use us in a significant way to impact the Kingdom. Why do we have this struggle? Because we know what we are really like and we know our failures. Needless to say it takes a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:18-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Works In New Ways But We Must Do New Things PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Encourage believers to step out in faith and obedience to God's call, trusting in His power to support them even when they falter.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into the wonderful world of Matthew 14:29-31, exploring some powerful truths about God's miraculous power, our obedience to do new things, and the incredible blessings that come from faith and obedience. As Henry Blackaby once said, "If you know that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:29-31

Topics: Faith, Obedience

Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 20, 2024

This sermon explores a profound truth found in Scripture: the principle that obedience is better than sacrifice. This concept is not only fundamental to our understanding of God’s will but also vital for our growth in faith.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to explore a profound truth found in Scripture: the principle that obedience is better than sacrifice. This concept is not only fundamental to our understanding of God’s will but also vital for our growth in faith. Our main text ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Four Faces Of Obedience

Contributed by John Gaston on May 17, 2023

Christianity is not just a set of beliefs. James said the demons believe and tremble, but their belief doesn't save them, because they don't OBEY God. Our faith should cause us to walk, stand, live, and obey.

THE FOUR FACES OF OBEDIENCE Gen. 22:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There are times when even doing what is right seems like it will backfire on you. Old habits are hard to break. 2. One guy invariably left off the cap to the toothpaste and for years his wife had hounded him about it. Finally, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Applying Faith In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 10, 2014

Attitude, Obedience, What God Accepts

LIFE APP – Applying Faith In Our Lives James 1:19-27 (p. 847) September 14, 2014 Introduction: As I get ready for this message from our Life App series...I thought of a conversation I had with a young man named Shannon. He was newly married and had been a Christian for about a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Means What He Says! Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 18, 2017

God's commands are to be obeyed. We excuse disobedience at the threat of divine judgement.

“An old prophet lived in Bethel. And his sons came and told him all that the man of God had done that day in Bethel. They also told to their father the words that he had spoken to the king. And their father said to them, ‘Which way did he go?’ And his sons showed him the way that the man of God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:1-33

Denomination: Baptist