Sermons on Obedient:

Why Are We Told Not To Love The Evil Of This World?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Aug 1, 2023

John was writing to all believers to urge them that they should obey Jesus and that they should love all believers.

In this passage of scripture, John focuses his attention to three distinct groups of Christians. John addresses new Christians, more established Christians, and those in the middle, in a specific order. He then, in a similar fashion, converses with each once more, in a similar request. New ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Searching Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2023

“How much of the world must I give up?” Answer, “Follow God completely and it will give you up.”

A. INTRODUCTION: 1 KINGS 18:1-21 1. Today’s lesson: a. Ahab and Obadiah searching for food. b. Obadiah searching for Elijah (v. 7). c. Ahab searching for Elijah. “Is it really you, you troublemaker of Israel” (v. 17). d. Elijah wants to be found. “Go … tell ... Elijah is here” (v. 8). ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Running From God Series

Contributed by Mark Lindsey on Aug 7, 2023

The prophet Jonah is an interesting study, for his response to God’s call upon his life often mirrors our response when God calls upon us to be obedient to Him.

“RUNNING FROM GOD” JONAH 1:1-17 The prophet Jonah is an interesting study, for his response to God’s call upon his life often mirrors our response when God calls upon us to be obedient to Him. The Book of Jonah contains four chapters. Each chapter describes Jonah’s struggle to submit to God’s ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

God's Witness Against Mankind

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Aug 19, 2023

A sermon to adults using God's testimony against Israel.

Micah 6:1-8 8/20/23 a.m. I’ve always enjoyed the DRAMA of a COURTROOM. I love to watch reruns of PERRY MASON and MATLOCK. Now I don’t watch Judge Judy, OK? But I do enjoy watching the old TV shows. In REAL LIFE I know that there are probably a lot of BORING, MUNDANE things that happen in ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

He Cannot Lie. Series

Contributed by Maurice Armstrong on Aug 19, 2023

"hath he said it and shall he not do it..."

God Is not a man; He cannot lie; therefore, whenever He speaks, obedience is the only expected response. God has no limits or boundaries, and He can do exceedingly and abundantly above all that we can ask or think. “…Hath, he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken and shall he not make ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:14, Luke 1:38, Hebrews 6:13-18

Denomination: Apostolic

The Musts Of Christianity

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 31, 2023

There are a few musts in the texts today and some musts the children of God should do.

Matthew 16:21-28 “The Musts of Christianity” 1. There are many things we must do John Wesley Sarah Crosby “Preach if you must” • We must pay our bills We must go to school you must go to work • We must go Doctor appointments We must clean house, laundry, • In order to obtain a degree, a status, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Methodist

Talk The Talk And Walk The Walk

Contributed by Ian Whitmore on Jul 31, 2024

Faith and works. This is the duo that is inseparable for James. James lays that out pretty plainly in this passage. Faith and works must go together. Belief and action, words and deeds.

Text: James 2:14-26 DT: James is telling us that we need to not only talk HIS talk, but walk HIS walk. When I was a kid I had a favorite duo. Two things that went together that one without the other just didn’t happen or it just didn't make sense that was Woody and Buzz lightyear. I love the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Because You Said So

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Aug 7, 2024

Last week, I got home after the message and the question came that although I am preaching on spiritual growth, have i truly explained to what end is our spiritual growth? Today, I’d like us to consider why we need spiritual growth, and what purpose?

Key passage today is: Luke 5:1-11 we’ll get there shortly. Growing up, I spent a lot of time studying @ the school of “Because I said so”. In fact, many of you here today, may be graduates as well as teachers in the school of “Because I said so”. You know the school: You ask your mom: “Why do I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

God's Abundant Provision: A Lesson From Elisha And The Widow's Oil

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 9, 2024

This sermon explores one of the most remarkable stories in the Old Testament, a narrative that shines a light on God's abundant provision, His faithfulness, and the power of obedience and faith.

Introduction Good morning, beloved! Today, we gather to explore one of the most remarkable stories in the Old Testament, a narrative that shines a light on God’s abundant provision, His faithfulness, and the power of obedience and faith. Our focus is on the story of Prophet Elisha and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Question Of Faith

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Aug 13, 2024

Y’all know I usually have two questions for you to begin each message. Today, I’m gonna do a switch-up!

A question of Faith Today’s message is titled “A question of Faith”. Our key verse is Hebrews 11:6 and I’d like us to consider how our faith impacts our relationship with God, and the effectiveness in our discipleship. Yesterday in our men’s breakfast a couple of guys lamented that they wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:3-8

Trust And Obey Series

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 27, 2024

This sermon explores the profound yet simple message: trust and obey.

Scripture Reading: Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." Introduction Good morning, church! Today, we are gathered to delve deep into a profound yet simple ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Laws Of Almighty God (1 Of 5)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 29, 2024

In the weeks to come I will be preaching a series of sermons on the LAWS OF ALMIGHTY GOD.

We deal with laws of this country every day and so we are familiar with many of the laws of the land. Even children have some understanding about laws and how important they are to us. In fact, sometime children have a better understanding of the LAW OF GRAVITY than we adults do. Illus: The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In Action: Isaac's Hundredfold Harvest Series

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 31, 2024

This sermon delves into the story of Isaac in Genesis 26 exploring the profound insights into how we can exercise faith, obedience, and trust in God, even when our circumstances seem dire.

Introduction: In times of difficulty and uncertainty, it is easy to lose hope and retreat from action. But the story of Isaac in Genesis 26 teaches us a powerful lesson about faith in the face of adversity. Isaac’s decision to plant during a drought—when the conditions were unfavorable—resulted ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do I Obey Those In Authority Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Sep 6, 2024

As we continue in our text we come upon a very relevant subject; do I obey those in authority? This is not an easy subject because the answer is yes and no.

“Do I Obey Those In Authority?” Acts 4:15-22 As we continue in our text we come upon a very relevant subject; do I obey those in authority? This is not an easy subject because the answer is yes and no. Romans 13 would be a great place to understand about obedience to those in authority; yet I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From Naaman''s Mistakes

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Sep 11, 2024

We can learn much from the life of Naaman

I. Introduced to Naaman (v. 1-7) A. Powerful, honorable… a pretty impressive guy 1. Commander of the army of the king of Syria; great and honorable in the eyes of his master; victorious in battle, a mighty man of valor… but he was a leper. 2. Naaman heard about God and healing by the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Foursquare