Sermons on Obedience To Scripture:

The Role Of Christ In Understanding The Scriptures

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 25, 2009

“This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in His name to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem” Luke 24:47.

Theme: The role of Christ in understanding the Scriptures Text: Acts 3:12-19; 1 Jn. 3:1-7; Luke 24:36-48 The good news is that eternal life results from knowing Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord? All prophecies about Him in the Scriptures have been fulfilled and if we believe the “Word of God” is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living In Obedience To God’s Word Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 24, 2025

Obedience to God's Word is the foundation of a fruitful Christian life. It is through obedience that we demonstrate our love for God, align with His will, and experience His blessings

Title: LIVING IN OBEDIENCE TO GOD’S WORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 1:22 "But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves." Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 28:1-2; John 14:23; Psalm 119:11; 1 Samuel 15:22 INTRODUCTION: Obedience to God's Word is the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22, Deuteronomy 28:1-2, John 14:23, Psalm 119:11, 1 Samuel 15:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Scriptural Baptism

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 16, 2005

Requirements for scriptural baptism

Scriptural Baptism Matthew 28:18-20 I.Historical Aspect of Water Baptism A.Baptism is first mentioned in the Bible in Matthew 3 B.John the Baptist, the forerunner of Christ, was preaching repentance toward God, then baptism after salvation. C.As John was baptizing in the Jordan River, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 23 - The Blessings Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 5, 2024

When disobedient Jonah repented and agreed to obey God, his life was spared to bless an entire city. The blessings of God on those who choose to be obedient to His word is beyond human understanding, and they also become a great blessing to many.

We read in Jonah 2:10, And the LORD spoke to the fish, and it vomited Jonah out upon the dry land. (ESV) When the fish obeyed If I were to rephrase the above mentioned verse this is how I would say it, ‘An obedient fish vomited a disobedient prophet out on the dry land’. Jonah disobeyed God, and ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:10, Luke 11:28, Luke 5:4-7, Luke 1:30-31, John 9:1, John 9:32, Luke 1:37, 1 Corinthians 2:9, Luke 1:42, 2 Corinthians 9:15, Luke 1:47, Acts 1:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Jesus Clarifies Some Scripture For Us

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Feb 17, 2019

Jesus teaches us by expounding the interpretation of Scripture by emphasizing and contrasting our outward vs inward (spiritual) obedience.

Weekend Message/Devotion February 17, 2019 Matthew 5:21-24, 27-30, 33-37 Jesus Clarifies Some Scripture For Us Jesus is actually confronting these areas of the Law and expounding the interpretation beyond that of the scribes. How and why is He doing this? The how is of great importance. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-24, Matthew 5:27-30, Matthew 5:33-37, 1 John 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Scripture Test Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 27, 2022

Believers are urged not to sin, but if they do, they have an advocate with God the Father. Believers are told to have love for one another, thereby showing that they are followers of Christ.

Key Verse 5 Believers are urged not to sin, but if they do, they have an advocate with God the Father. Believers are told to have love for one another, thereby showing that they are followers of Christ. Verses 1-2: Apostle John is now on up in years Has spent most of his life in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Obedience Of Love; The Love Of Obedience

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2006

Fourth sermon in the summer 2006 Series, “Being God’s People by Serving, Obeying, and Giving.”

What is love? Love has always been a big topic of discussion between us humans. Much is said about love and much is written about love. However, it seems to me that we have never been able to give a satisfactory answer to the question, ‘What is love?’ (1) But we are often able to describe love ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Obedient Minds, Obedient Hearts Series

Contributed by Daniel Teberian on Mar 17, 2023

What good is wisdom if never applied? What benefit are we to receive in obeying Christ with our minds, but not with our hearts? Let us examine Proverbs 3:1-2 and understand the blessings that come to those who truly obey the Lord.

My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, for length of days and years of life and peace will they add to you. [Proverbs 3:1-2, ESV] What good is knowledge if it is never put to use? What good is wisdom if never applied? When I began my study of the book of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-2, 1 Kings 3:6-14

Live In Scripture Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 16, 2023

This is the 14th sermon in the series "Live Well".

Series: Live Well [#14] LIVE IN SCRIPTURE 2 Peter 1:12-21 Introduction: As we have been studying, the Christian life begins with faith. Faith should result in spiritual growth and spiritual growth brings practical results. The only way you are going to experience spiritual growth is by feeding ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Scripture Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 29, 2003

This is the 14th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness". This study looks at the importance of Scripture.

LIVING IN SCRIPTURE 2 Peter 1:12-21 As we have been studying, the Christian life begins with faith, faith should result in spiritual growth, and spiritual growth brings practical results. The only way one is going to experience spiritual growth is if they feed upon the Word of God. The text ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 2 Peter 1:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Scriptural Authority

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Nov 22, 2000

How Scriptural Authority is Established, allowing the Bible to divide itself.

How Scriptural Authority is Established Authority is the right to command or direct, enforce obedience or or administer punishment or reward. To authorize a thing is to empower to act, or direct by authority. In spiritual and in christian affairs, all authority comes from God. I. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:2, Acts 3:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praying Scripture

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 2, 2004

To discuss how we can use the example of Paul and others in Scripture to pray through Scriptures for ourselves and others

SBC Philippi am 8/1/04, Rev. Jeff Simms Praying the Scriptures Colossians 1:9-12 Primary Purpose: To examine how Paul prayed, so that we might pray according to God’s will for each other. There is a way of taking scripture and personalizing it in your prayers that I want to show you an example ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Clarity Of Scripture Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 11, 2010

You are not going to be motivated to study the Scriptures if you do not think you can understand them; but the Scriptures are meant for all believers and can be understood at their basic level.

The Clarity of Scripture 2 Peter 3:1-2, 15-16 1. I was watching a documentary on the English language, and they video transported us to a rural village in part of England where the people are engaging in their rural dialect. Though it was English, I could not understand but a word or two. 2. In ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

By Scripture Alone Series

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Oct 29, 2006

One of the basic questions of the Reformation was where does our authority come from? Answer: From Scripture alone.

By Scripture Alone John 5:30-47 Four key questions of Protestantism: How is a person saved? Where does religious authority lie? What is the church? What is the essence of Christian living? Luther’s new answers: Salvation by faith alone, not by works. Religious authority is not in the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Holy Scriptures Series

Contributed by John Stackhouse on Jun 8, 2016

The 4th Article of Faith for the Church of the Nazarene.

I believe that it is important to state what we believe up front and with full disclosure. Watch out for places of worship where they are unwilling to tell you what they actually believe. If they are hiding something, they are likely a cult. Cults are religions that are at least somewhat related ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-47

Denomination: Nazarene