Sermons on Obedience:

12 Reasons For Obedience.

Contributed by Maurice Armstrong on Oct 11, 2025

The central theme throughout the Bible is obedience to the Voice of God.

12 Reasons Why Obedience Is Important. The central theme throughout the entire sixty-six books of the Bible is obedience to God. In the beginning, God gave Adam and Eve a simple, single command. “Of every tree in the garden thou mayest freely eat: but of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22

Denomination: Apostolic

Trading Excuses For Obedience

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 4, 2025

(Turning Every ‘But’ into a ‘Because') Obedience begins when excuses end; trading every “but” for a “because” transforms hesitation into worship and believers into living testimonies.

Introduction — The Power of “B.U.T.” There’s a small word that can sabotage the biggest dreams, derail the best intentions, and shrink the boldest faith. It’s just three letters long, yet it carries the weight of an anchor. The word is but. A teacher once asked her students to write about ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 12:1-7, Micah 6:8, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Mark 3:35, Philippians 2:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

New Testament Obedience Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 13, 2020

This exposition of Philippians 2:12-18 focuses on what New Testament obedience looks like. The dangers of legalism and antinomianism are addressed. Preparations for an uncertain future are discussed as well.

Intro Our lives have changed significantly since the beginning of 2020. The big question is what changes lie ahead. Will things settle down and stabilize? Or will events become even more volatile? Will the coronavirus subside, or will infections escalate? Will the political divide in this country ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27, Hebrews 3:13, Matthew 12:25, Romans 8:32-33, 2 Timothy 1:7, Matthew 10:28, John 18:36, 2 Corinthians 5:10-11, Matthew 15:3-9, Colossians 2:16-21, Matthew 26:41, Hebrews 10:25, James 2:14-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Obedience That Moves Heaven

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 18, 2025

Obedience is a powerful key that unlocks the doors of heaven and ushers in God’s blessings and intervention.

OBEDIENCE THAT MOVES HEAVEN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 22:1-18 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 28:1-2, John 14:21, Isaiah 1:19, Acts 9:6 INTRODUCTION: Obedience is a powerful key that unlocks the doors of heaven and ushers in God’s blessings and intervention. Throughout Scripture, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living A Life Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 19, 2025

Obedience to God is not just an act; it is a lifestyle that defines the depth of our relationship with Him.

LIVING A LIFE OF OBEDIENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Deuteronomy 28:1-2 Supporting Texts: John 14:15, 1 Samuel 15:22, Isaiah 1:19, James 1:22-25, Genesis 6:22 INTRODUCTION: Obedience to God is not just an act; it is a lifestyle that defines the depth of our relationship with Him. From ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Presumption And Partial Obedience Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

One of the greatest dangers in leadership is stepping ahead of God—acting out of pressure rather than patience, and making decisions out of fear rather than faith.

PRESUMPTION AND PARTIAL OBEDIENCE – WHEN KINGS WALK AHEAD OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 13, 1 Samuel 14 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:5–7, Ecclesiastes 8:6, 1 Samuel 15:22–23, Isaiah 30:1, Hebrews 10:36 INTRODUCTION: One of the greatest dangers in leadership is stepping ahead ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Obedience Reveals Provision PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

To emphasize the themes of obedience, faith, God's provision, and its foreshadowing of Jesus Christ's ultimate sacrifice.

Good morning, church family. This morning we're going to dive deep into one of the most powerful stories in the Bible – the story of Abraham and Isaac from Genesis 22. Before we get into it, I'd like to share a quote with you from a respected Christian author, Philip Yancey. He once said, "Faith ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:3

Topics: Provision

Noah: Faithful Obedience PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

This sermon aims to explore the story of Noah as a lesson in obedience and faith, and how we can apply these principles to live faithfully in our modern lives.

Good morning, church family. Let's delve into a transformative journey today, as we explore God's call to obedience, Noah's faithful response, and how we can live faithfully in obedience today. As Oswald Chambers, a well-known Christian evangelist once said, "The golden rule for understanding ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-22

Topics: Obedience

Delivered Through Obedience PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024

This sermon explores the story of Naaman, emphasizing the importance of humility, obedience, and seeking healing from God amidst our personal struggles.

Good morning, dear friends. It’s always a joy to gather with you, to share our hearts, and to immerse ourselves in the life-giving truth of God's Word. Today, we find ourselves in the pages of 2 Kings, chapter 5, verses 8 through 14. It's a familiar story for many, filled with lessons that still ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:8-14

Topics: Obedience

Incomplete Obedience Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 21, 2017

Why incomplete obedience?

A. GOD CALLS PEOPLE WHERE THEY ARE “Terah had three sons, Abram, Nabor and Haran who had a son named Lot. Haran died in Ur of the Chaldees, Abram and Nabor got married, but Abram’s wife couldn’t bear children. Terah took Abram, Sarai and Lot to go to Canaan, the place where the Lord called ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience Brings About Victory Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 19, 2007

Total obedience to God means that we are to accept the risk of being obedient even when we cannot see victory, but realize that victory comes when we are obedient to God!

Sermon Date: Februrary 11, 2007 INTRODUCTION: 98 yds lay ahead of him and his team was looking to him for leadership and guidance. Their opponent was ahead and time was running out and victory did NOT seem possible! But they began to listen to their fearless leader and play by play they inched ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Posses Obedience?

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Mar 14, 2005

OBedience toward the Heavenly Father.

DO YOU POSSESS OBEDIENCE TOWARD GOD? Hebrews 5: 7 - 9 When Jesus Christ Walked on this earth He was continuously offering up prayers and petitions with loud cries and real tears UP to the Heavenly Father, who could save Him from this death, The Death that he already knew he had to go through ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Obedience - To Obey Is The Only Way

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000

Obedience is difficult and requires deep commitment

Webster defines the word as "following the commands or guidance of; to conform to or comply with." *Becoming a Born-Again Christian requires obedience. It is the key condition of your relationship with God, whose Lordship demands obedience. Through obedience, you fulfill His commands ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5, Hebrews 3:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Winning Results Of An Obedient Servant Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Mar 4, 2007

To show the important value of being obedient.

THE WINNING RESULTS OF AN OBEDIENT SERVANT Acts 9:17-22 There is a story told about King Henry III growing tired of court life and the pressures of being the king, so he applied to a monastery to be accepted for a life of contemplation. His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Saul – Partial Obedience Is Disobedience Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 14, 2018

In God's kingdom partial obedience is disobedience

ENGAGE Those of you who have children understand quite well the idea of partial obedience. You tell your children to clean their room and five minutes later that come tell you they are all done. But when you go to check on what they have done, all they did was move their mess from one spot to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist