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  • James May avatar

    A Life Worth Living

    Contributed by James May on Jun 1, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 16,537 views

    Only through obedience to the Word of God can we find the love of life and happiness and a life worth living.

    A LIFE WORTH LIVING It seems that everyone you talk to all have the same purpose in life – at least when it comes to this life upon the earth. Wrapped up in each of us is the desire to have a better quality of life. Everywhere you look people are consumed by their quest of the elusive “American ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Yes Lord!

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 18, 2003
    based on 130 ratings
     | 21,745 views

    This is my May devotional for my leadership team that examines the need for our obedience and faith to Christ’s calling.

    Yes Lord Matthew 9:27-31 Leadership Board Devotional May 13, 2003 Introduction John Newton had received from the Lord some almost unbelievable answers to his petitions, and so he often engaged in "large asking." In support of this practice he would frequently tell the story of a man who asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Carl Willis avatar

    I Surrender...even If It Is Reluctantly

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,515 views

    God is not interested in your lip service, He seeks your obedience. This message is based on the parable of the two sons.

    Matthew 21:28 (NLT) "But what do you think about this? A man with two sons told the older boy, ’Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.’ Simple Instructions  God has given us simple instructions – The expectation is obedience • 1 Samuel 15:22 • Colossians 2:6 1 Samuel 15:22 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Jonah Runs - God Follows Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Feb 23, 2008
     | 4,747 views

    Jonah rebels against God’s will. God disciplines Jonah and teaches us all a lesson in obedience

    SERIES: “DISCOVER OBEDIENCE: Jonah – Not Just Another Big Fish Story” TEXT: JONAH 1:1-17 TITLE: “JONAH RUNS – GOD FOLLOWS” OPEN: A. William Sherwood Fox wrote: We ask a simple question And that is all we wish: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "So, You Want To Become Famous?"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,033 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that “obedience” to God’s instructions leads to “name” popularity with God.

    Genesis 12:1-9 8 June 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside CA BIG IDEA: Christians with desires to become famous need to become more obedient to the Words of God. REFERENCES: Genesis 12:1-9 (The Call of Abraham and his journey); Hebrews 11:9 (NIV) By faith he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    God Speaks To Us, Keeps Us Humble

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 13, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,890 views

    God wants us to be humble and listen to His directions. But, pride can get in the way of our obedience.

    The story of Naaman Naaman was the commanding general of the Syrian army, a man of great influence and immense importance. He was well respected with his numerous military conquests as well as being the military advisor to King Ben-Hadad. His presence demanded respect, and he earned it through ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    God Speaks To Us, Keeps Us Humble

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,669 views

    God wants us to be humble and listen to His directions. But, pride can get in the way of our obedience.

    God Speaks to Us and Keeps us Humble I. Introduction II. The story of Naaman a. Proud and powerful man, used to the good things in life b. Tainted with leprosy, life changing experience c. Looked to Elisha for help d. Naaman was not treated as he expected e. Submission to God restored his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ron Murphy avatar

    Where God Directs, God Will Provide Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on May 8, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,305 views

    If God is directing you to follow Him in an area where you feel uncertain, God will provide the means to be obedient.

    Introduction: I. In last Sunday’s message we looked at the fact that Jesus did not, in all situations, help every person he came into contact with. II. My points in that message, A. First - Sometimes we have to look past the multitude, and focus on the individual, or a smaller ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Hazards Of Not Hearing God’s Voice

    Contributed by Bobby Gilstrap on May 25, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 20,167 views

    A message to challenge believers to hear the voice of God and respond in obedience and unbelievers to respond in faith to God’s salvation.

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION (D.L. Moody: listen to audio recording) INTRODUCTION The Bible makes it clear that God has given to us two sets of ears; physical ears with which we can hear physical voices. And he has given us spiritual ears with which we can hear his voice. In our Bible reading for today ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Moses Don't Do It!

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 19, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,990 views

    Holiness! Speaking to the rock, beating the rock? Obediance to God, where do we stand with all our faults?

    170509 Moses don’t do it Numbers 20:1-13. When I went to high school we had a maths teacher by the name of Mr Wells, what stands out about Mr Wells was that he was tall about 6’2” or 3”. He always wore sandals and walk socks as well as a collared shirt; he had a long back ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Terry Cavanaugh avatar

    Attitude Adjustment Series

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on May 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,589 views

    Paul teaches us in Philippians 2:1-11 the facets of a positive life are, humility, generosity, and obedience.

    This morning we continue our study of Philippians. Two weeks ago we studied Philippians 1:1-10. Here we discovered a man who had every reason not to be happy, but yet he was filled with joy. Over 18 times in this short four chapter book Paul talks about rejoicing or joy. We observed that Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Prayer - Why Prayer Seems Unanswered

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Mar 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,665 views

    God loves us and wants to give us good gifts, but He is restrained by our lack of obedience and service.

    WHY GOD DOES NOT ANSWER PRAYER. ILLUSTRATION There were two widow women, each with only a single son. The two young men both got involved in drugs and they both ended up in prison. The women were devout Christians and both had been in constant prayer for many years. When their two boys were sent ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Single Mindedness Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,842 views

    We are to have a similar mind among ourselves, which is ours in Christ Jesus who became obedient to death.

    Philippians 2:2-12 INTRODUCTION A friend recently said to me, "Life would be so much simpler if it weren't for other people." Of course we laughed at the obvious truth of his statement, but also at the irony that people are what make up our lives. It is living in community where the rubber mets ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Hersey avatar

    You Can Be Sure About Your Faith

    Contributed by David Hersey on Mar 26, 2015
     | 3,662 views

    We can be sure about our faith if we live in obedience to God's will as it is recorded for us by inspiration in the scriptures.

    You Can Can Be Sure (Part one) The text for our lesson is found in 1 John 5:11-13: "And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 12 He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. 13 These things I have written ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Rooted And Grounded Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 20, 2011
     | 7,210 views

    To remain faithful in the face of pressure, we need to be grounded in our identity as followers of Christ, with knowledge, obedience, and love.

    We spend one Sunday a year praying for persecuted Christians around the world. Of course there’s the “Martyr of the Month” column in the newsletter, and occasionally our bulletin inserts will highlight a trouble spot or a new martyr. But that’s all the time most of us spend ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed