Sermons on Obedience:

Healing A Crippled Man At Bethesda Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 4, 2025

Lame man was only one who had faith to obey Jesus.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Springtime and Passover. “There was a feast of the Jews and Jesus went up” (John 5:1). 2. John’s purpose is belief. John doesn’t include 50 weeks of Jesus’ life to include events to motivate belief. “These things (signs) are written that ye might believe” (20:31). 3. This ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

I Know God’s Got This

Contributed by Andrew Hoskins on Nov 15, 2025

Trusting God when it matters leads to true thanksgiving

A Journey of Faith, Trust, and Obedience Opening Story – The Broken Violin There was once a world-class violinist preparing for a major concert in a grand auditorium. As the audience settled in, he stepped on stage—not with his elegant hand-crafted violin, but with an old, scratched, cracked one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, 2 Corinthians 5:7, James 2:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Day For Elijah

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Nov 23, 2025

A sermon to adults on Elijah's last day on Earth.

2 Kings 2:1-15 11/23/25 a.m. Can I ask you a question? If you knew that TODAY would be the last day of your life ... WHAT WOULD YOU DO? Would you spend it with Family and Friends? Give some hugs and kisses. Tell people that you lov’em. Would you do things that you had always wanted to do? ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Remaining A Conqueror Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 5, 2025

Make decisions in God’s presence.

A. ONE OF THE GREATEST CHOICE SPEECHES EVER 1. Because the conquerors had compromised. “Put away the foreign gods which are among you” (24:23). 2. Because they lost their dedication. “Turn your hearts to the Lord” (24:23, LB). 3. Because Joshua called them to make a decision he had made. “But ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Baptist

A Boyhood Of Jesus

Contributed by Jaeyoun Chang on Dec 26, 2025

Luke is the only one who records Jesus' childhood. Since the main recipients of the Gospel of Luke were Greeks

Introduction Except for the Gospel of Luke, the other gospels record Jesus from when he became an adult. Of course, the Gospel of Matthew records the circumstances when Jesus was born, Magi from the East who came and worshiped Jesus, and the story of Jesus' escape to Egypt, but it does not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Study Of 1 John Chapter 3 Verses 1-10

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Dec 27, 2025

A Sunday evening message to adults.

There’s a fellow on Youtube who has a channel called, “Dad, how do I.” His name is Rob Kenny. And on his channel he explains how to do basic things. Like, how do I tie a tie. How do I change a flat tire. How do I shave. How do I make pumpkin bread. How do I fix a toilet and so on. Things ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Look Back: A Lesson From Lot's Wife SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

Jesus cautions us about the perils of longing for a past life we are meant to abandon, as illustrated by the story of Lot's wife in Luke 17:32.

Last Wednesday was Women's Day, a day to commemorate women's rights. In Luke 17:32, Jesus urges us to remember an unnamed woman and the grave dangers of looking back to a life we are called to leave behind. This warning is one of the most sobering in the entire Bible. Lot's wife, though married to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:32

Topics: Lot's Wife, Faith, Obedience

"Dear Woman, Here Is Your Son" Series

Contributed by Kevin Cummins on May 4, 2003

This statement speaks of the love and responsibility Jesus felt for his mother. But I also challenge you to see this from a different angle. His total obedience also showed the cost that total obedience can have on the family. We also see the cost of o

Today we come to the third week of our seven week series on the Statements from the Cross. Last week our statement was, “I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.” A wonderful statement about salvation and what awaits those who put their trust and faith in Christ. We ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Who God Uses Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 3, 2007

Do we have to be obedient to God for His will to be accomplished? Far from it. God doesn’t depend on us for anything. Even though we can never expedite or stifle God’s plans, our level of obedience will determine our reward.

1. God uses kings to keep His Word (1-4) 2. God uses His people to keep His Word (5) 3. God uses other people to keep His Word (6) EZRA 1:1a There are so many questions in life, aren’t there? For at least 3000 years, philosophers have worked on trying to answer only two questions—what is real ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Is In Your Hand? (Part 6) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 12, 2015

If the opportunity is the result of another’s disobedience, allow your obedience to take you to another level in Him! Remember that your obedience is connected to so many other people’s destinies! Prepare yourself to come into The King’s presence.

Opening illustration: [YOUTUBE Video of Golda Meir – 4th Prime Minister of Israel] Introduction: This was the day that Esther would either end up a hero or end up dead. Yeah. I’m pretty sure I would have been tempted to crawl back into bed, pull the covers over my head, and desperately ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 15. The Specific Evidence Of Response (James 1:26-27) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

Obedience to God’s Word is never mandated nor vainly beneficial. It is transformational. Following God’s Word changes us. Certain things will follow. Obedience will make a difference, and as James shows us, he gives us examples of some of the changes to come.

Tom Lowe 2/7/2021 Text: James 1:26-27 (KJV) 26If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Simply Trust And Obey Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 7, 2020

We see the disciples' simple obedience to God, simple dependence on God in prayer, and simple faith in the Scriptures.

Luke wrote the book of ACTS. It’s a sequel to the Gospel of LUKE which gives an account of the life of Jesus and all that He said and did. • ACTS tells us how the risen Lord works to build His church by His Word and the Holy Spirit, in particular covering the works of two principal apostles ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26, Matthew 27:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Will Make Me Happy? Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Mar 17, 2017

It’s not about rules and instructions, God is concerned with our heart. True joy is found in faith-fueled obedience to all that God teaches.

Well… I just wanna welcome everyone here to Embrace… My name is Adam… I’m one of the pastors here… and as always…we are so excited… and overjoyed… that you are here… And today… I just wanna start… ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-2

No More Excuses!

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 9, 2024

Jesus shows us the importance of radical obedience through the encounter with three would-be disciples that offered excuses for not wanting to immediately go with Jesus.

IN THE WALT DISNEY MOVIE, “ALICE IN WONDERLAND,” ALICE FINDS HERSELF AT A FORK IN THE ROAD. AS SHE CONTEMPLATED HER DECISION, SHE NOTICES A CHESHIRE CAT UP IN THE TREE. UNDECIDED ON WHICH ROAD TO TAKE, ALICE THEN ASKS THE CHESHIRE CAT, “WHICH ROAD DO I TAKE?” THE CAT RESPONDS, “WHERE DO YOU WANT ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 6:21

Denomination: Free Methodist

God Will Never Leave You Nor Forsake You

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jul 29, 2022

God promised not to forsake His people, but as His people, we must be ready to walk in absolute obedience to His words to continually enjoy the promise.

God Will Never Leave You Nor Forsake You Study Text: Hebrews 13:5 - 6 Introduction: - We can be assured of God's promise that He would never leave us nor forsake us. So we can say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?" - When ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal