Sermons on Obedient To Death:

Christians Dead To The Law

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

This chapter seems to be in the wrong place.

WHY? In chapter 6 Paul told us clearly that Christians do not continue in sin, because when Christ died to sin, so did we. We are no longer "in Adam." Our victory over sin is established through the death of Christ Jesus. Now you would think that after this tremendous victory we have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Impact Of Sin

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 5, 2021

Part 2 of a series looking at who God calls us to be. In this message we look at our sin nature.

The Gospel – Part 2 Sins Separate us from God March 7, 2021 Have you ever been using your phone and your call suddenly drops. The line goes dead. The person you’re talking to is no longer there. You’ve hit the dreaded “DEAD ZONE.” What also happens is that you’re talking to someone and their ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5, Romans 3:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Eulogy-- Eloise Payne

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 10, 2024

Eloise Payne was an elderly believer who loved her family, had a special bond with her sister, and gave her life to Christ at age 17.

Eulogy Eloise Payne By Rick Gillespie- Mobley Psalm 139:1-18 Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 Summary: : Eloise Payne was an elderly believer who loved her family, had a special bond with her sister, and gave her life to Christ at age 17. ________________________________________ Ecclesiastes 3:1-3:14 ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-14, Psalm 139:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ: Our Example

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 9, 2001

Of COMPASSION, of PURPOSE, of OBEDIENCE

It is important to our purposes here, to briefly discuss the chronology of the events recorded in the first 18 verses of John chapter 5. Jesus has just come from Galilee, where the gospel writers tell us He was performing many miracles and teaching the people. It is very near the end of the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Orthodox

Christ Is King

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 23, 2011

Jesus Christ is King of Kings and Lord of Lords. As followers of the King we are His subjects and should live every minute of our lives in faithful submission to the lordship of Jesus Christ realizing His preeminence and sovereignty.

Christ is King Revelation 19:1-15 Countless millions throughout the world may live as if Christ is not King, but that does not change reality. Christ is King over all. Christ is King over the atheist. Christ is King over the good. Christ is King over the bad. Whether or not ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Have The Mind Of Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 5, 2025

In a world obsessed with status, self-promotion, and influence, Jesus calls us to the opposite mindset - releasing our grip on personal rights, comfort, and ambition, so that the glory of God may be revealed through our obedience.

Go! And Have the Mind of Christ Philippians 2:5b–7 (NLT): “Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, John 1:1, John 1:14, Mark 10:45, Isaiah 53:5, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Faithful (Strong & Courageous)

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 19, 2014

God has called us to be faithful in our service to Him. As Joshua was called to be strong & courageous, we too are called to that same calling... but it can only happen when we are grounded in Gods Word & resting on His power!

Sermon Brief Date Written: May 14, 2014 Date Preached: May 18, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Recognition of Graduates Sermon Title: Be Faithful (Strong & Courageous) Sermon Text: Joshua 1:1-9 [ESV] TEXT: Essence of the Text: Joshua is challenged to be ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Rest Of The Story Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 6, 2010

This lesson concludes the series on the life of Joseph. As his story comes to a close we review the main lessons we learn from his life, and we talk about writing the rest of our stories.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a dinner party that was headed for disaster. 1. One man, an insurance executive, was monopolizing the conversation with a lengthy account of recent litigation involving his company. 2. Since the two other guests were lawyers, the host and hostess were ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saying Yes To God

Contributed by Brian William on Nov 10, 2005

When God became human, God said yes to humanity. When Jesus was obedient to the point of death, Jesus said yes to God. Because God said yes to us, we can say yes to God!

Yes, no, maybe so. Yes, no, maybe so. Each and every day we’re faced with dozens of decisions – things or people or places or events that we must say yes or no to. Yes, I’ll have chicken for dinner tonight. No, I won’t have beef. Yes, I’ll go to work this morning. No, I won’t stay even a minute ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Methodist

Surrender - Adjust - Obey Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Apr 24, 2022

Before we can become like Jesus, we must first choose to commit every moment of the day to Surrender and Obedience and that will require us to Adjust.

April 23, 2022 At the center of our life of discipleship is Jesus. We have chosen to hold fast to, cling to, bond to, attach ourselves to, be faithful to ---- HIM. This is only a part of the equation, however, because the very essence of the Christian life is not just to hold fast to Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Galatians 4:19, Jeremiah 29:11, 1 Corinthians 2:9, Galatians 1:3-4, Philippians 2:5-8, Ephesians 3:16-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What's Next? How Do I Get To Heaven? Series

Contributed by Dennis Mcconnaughhay on Aug 31, 2009

What’s Next? What Happens after I die? How do I get to Heaven? Part 6 of 6

INTRODUCTION 1. What’s Next? After We die – What’s Next? When our heart stops beating – when we take our last breath – What’s Next? 2. My intent, from the very beginning of this study has been for us to understand that Heaven is an Awesome Place and that Hades and Hell is an Awful Place. • I’ve ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Destination Preparation

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 13, 2019

Death is the entrance, like the doorway is an entrance into the place mankind will stay forever.

Destination Preparation Proper Preparation for Your Parting from This World The Bible holds a sobering truth of which no one can dispute and according to the Word of God a date no one is going to miss. There is an appointed time for each person on this earth, a date known by God of which is sure ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformed By Christ Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 18, 2022

How should the death & resurrection of Jesus change us? The purpose of the death of Christ is to empower us live a life for Him

2 CORINTHIANS 5:14-15 TRANSFORMED BY CHRIST [Romans 14:7-9] When Jesus was crucified on the Cross and raised again on the third day, He won the victory over sin and death. That victory has a life changing purpose for those who have truly placed their faith in Christ. How should the death ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

You Have An Appointment

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Feb 17, 2009

There are two appointments you can keep and two you will keep.

HEB. 9:27 “YOU HAVE AN APPOINTMENT” A) God has made some appointments with every person in this world! * In fact, there are four appointments that God has made with everybody that I want to preach on this morning. * Two of theses appointments you can keep ... Two of them you will keep! * Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

The Biggest Problem - The Best Solution

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 15, 2002

What is our biggest problem? Is there any solution? How does that affect me today, right now?

THE BIGGEST PROBLEM – THE BEST SOLUTION (Romans 5:12, 18-19) What is a major theme you hear when you listen to the news? What is a major theme you see when you look at the world? When you look at your own life? Is there a theme? One common theme is this – problems. When you watch the news, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Lutheran