Sermons on Obeyed:

Entering By The Front Door

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 31, 2010

Annual Theme sermon for 1989. Some of us have entered the fold by the back doors, for all the wrong reasons. We need to get that right, and then obey the Lord's invitation to bring others to the only door to the only fold.

One day as we/were here in the church building we heard a loud banging noise, as if somebody were trying to get inside the building. It was an insistent loud knocking, but at first we couldn't find out where it was coming from. Our secretary went down the hallway to the door on the alley, but it ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Living Cycle Free Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Mar 24, 2008

The one common denominator between all cycles is they control you. The One common thread to breaking all cycles is hearing from God and obeying. Today, let’s understand what it is to be set free from cycles.

LIVING CYCLE FREE!! Philippians 2:12-15 This month we have talked about breaking cycles. There are several cycles that we haven’t talked about. The one common denominator between all cycles is they control you. The One common thread to breaking all cycles is hearing from God and obeying. Today, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Ripe For The Picking Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 24, 2007

The same fruits evident in Amos’ basket are still around in our churches today. Are we keeping them fresh by obeying God’s pattern for them? Or are we allowing them to become overripe and rotten by our disobedience?

1. Introduction (8:1-2) 2. The first fruit in God’s basket of obedience is the fruit of worship. (movement from songs to howling to silence)—Amos 8:3 3. The second fruit in God’s basket of obedience is the fruit of stewardship. (movement from commerce to consumerism to condemnation)—Amos ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Respect Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 25, 2008

An application of the 5th commandment, describing what it means to honor one’s parents at different stages in one’s life, first learning to obey, then respect, then care for them, which results in a long-lasting society.

The Promise of Respect Exodus 20:12 Comedian Rodney Dangerfield, who died October 5, 2004, at age 82, made a living making fun of himself and the difficulty of getting what we all desire: a little respect, please. Some of his best lines were: “I tell ya I get no respect from anyone. I bought a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Romans, Part 11 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 2, 2011

Justification by faith is not a New Testament concept, but something demonstrated throughout the entire Bible. Abraham was justified by faith because when God called, he believed and obeyed. Today we are justified by the shed blood of Jesus Christ, but

Romans, Part 11 Romans 4:1-8 Introduction - Last week, we examined the justice of God by discussing His holiness - It is through God’s GRACE that we are set free; and not of ourselves/works - This is why Paul’s letter to the church in Rome is so encouraging - It stands as a reminder ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revival Part 3 Series

Contributed by Chris Norton on Jul 24, 2008

Do you want to see mighty works of God in your life? Do you want to see great miracles? Then get in the will of God. Obey what he tells you. Then and only then can you have these results.

REVIVAL (Part 3) Ezekiel 37 How do you know if your bones are getting dry? 1. When there is no desire for Bible study and prayer. 2. When spiritual conversation embarrasses you or is avoided. 3. When you rationalize sin. 4. When you can quote scripture and attend service, but it doesn’t make a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Persecutor To Propagator- Paul (Saul) Meets The Christ! Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Oct 11, 2011

We need to seriously examine whether we are in a position to hear God's voice and to obey His commands to us, and to understand that God is able to get our attention if necessary and it may not necessarily be a pleasant experience if we are not in a posi

Act 9:1-20 And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, 2 And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Harlot Of Rev 17-18 Is Jerusalem, & What That Means.

Contributed by Jason Hommel on Aug 31, 2004

It’s very important to know who the Great Harlot is if we are to obey the command in Rev 18:4, "Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues."

The Great Harlot of Rev 17-18 is Jerusalem, & what that means. by Jason Hommel author of goldismoney.com and bibleprophesy.org It’s very important to know who the Great Harlot is if we are to obey the command in Rev 18:4, "Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Helping People In Need Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 25, 2006

"Share each other’s troubles and problems, and in this way obey the law of Christ." (Galatians 6:2). What does this look like in our daily lives as Christians? We are all called to help people in need!

FRIENDSHIP 102 – HELPING PEOPLE IN NEED: By Pastor Chris Jordan “Jesus said, "’You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ’You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ On ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2-4

Denomination: *other

Why God Hates All Forms Of Idolatry

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 15, 2003

A person seldom considers that his own selfishness can be an idol, as "self" is more important than God. Very few consider that anything, which is more important to a person than obeying God, may be considered an idol.

Why God Hates All Forms of Idolatry A person may not consider that an automobile, house, certain possessions, a hobby, a person, a political party, a cause, a job, a sport, an addiction, lusts, pleasures, or some other thing, can become an idol. A person may not consider that stubbornness is as ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honor Your Father And Mother

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 15, 2003

If you are not living a totally blessed life it may be because you are not fully obeying God’s commands to honor your parents. If you feel that you may be one of these, forgiveness, grace and strength is yours for the asking.

Honor Your Father and Your Mother Some of us have a harder time feeling like honoring our parents because of past and present abuses. Yet, God did not make a mistake in giving us the parents we have. Evidence of that is giving by the truth in Psalm 139: "You made all the delicate, inner ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Word Is Very Near

Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 14, 2001

"Now what I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you or beyond your reach...No the word is very near you: it is in your mouth and in your heart so you may obey it."

Theme: The word is very near Text: Deut. 30:10-14; Col. 1:15-20; Lk. 10:25-37 Read Deut. 30:11, 14 “Now what I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you or beyond your reach… No, the word is very near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart so you may obey it.” This century has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, Deuteronomy 30:10-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Can Be Good Citizens

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 13, 2017

Christianity has been around for a long time, and Christians have lived in every country and under all kinds of governments. God requires that Christians put their trust in God and to obey the leaders and laws of the country in which they live.

Introduction: A. One day during the presidential transition, the “lame duck” President met with his successor in the Oval Office. 1. Near the end of the orientation, the outgoing President presented the incoming President three numbered envelopes, with specific instructions to open them, in order, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:1-10, Psalm 13:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Free From The Law

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 16, 2014

This statement, "You are not under law," has been misinterpreted to free people as freedom from any obligation to the revealed law of God." Free from the law is not a license to sin but the liberty to serve and obey from love not compulsion.

Free From the Law Romans 8:1-11 Romans 6:14 contains these words "...for ye are not under the law, but under grace." This words have become, as John McArthur, points out "a sort of an open door for all kinds of misdeeds and misbehavior. This statement, "You are not under law," has been ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Filling Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Oct 26, 2020

God never promised an absence of distress. But He does promise the assuring presence of His Holy Spirit. All we have to do is obey God’s command to be filled with the Holy Spirit, who reside in us.

The Filling of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit Part 3 Ephesians 5:18-20 (From Steve Meenho Kang, Live by the Spirit (Bloomington, IN: Westbow Press, 2022) Currently we are going through the message series, “The Holy Spirit.” During this series, we are examining things that are related to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed