Sermons on Obeying God Rather Than Men:

When You'd Rather Kill Your Enemies Than Love Them

Contributed by John Woelfel on Jun 1, 2004

A look at the how and why’s of loving our enemies.

Southpoint Sermon May 29-30th, 2004 What do you say to God when… you’d rather kill your enemies than love them? Intro: Anyone can tell you, whether they’re a Christian or not, that Christians are supposed to love their enemies. We’re supposed to be nice to everyone, not hate our enemies. But ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:5-7, Romans 5:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Godly Men

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Sep 28, 2015

There are many men today that are living godless lives and not even thinking about it. But why? Being godly is not for the week. Being godly is a lifestyle for every manly man in Christ.

1 Corinthians 16:13 ESV Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. There are many men today that are living godless lives and not even thinking about it. But why? The reality is that for many men, although they would not dare say this, godliness is useless! I wholeheartedly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If God Is For Us Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 13, 2014

Paul explains how God is for us and not against us. 1- God is for us - He gave up His son for us 2- God is for us - He graciously gives to us 3- God is for us - He grants victory over all

INTRO.- ILL.- During quail season in Georgia, an Atlanta journalist met an old farmer hunting with an old pointer at his side. Twice the dog ran rheumatically ahead and pointed. Twice his master fired into the open air. When the journalist saw no birds rise, he asked the farmer for an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Light Of Men Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 14, 2018

The beginning of our year-long study into the Gospel of John focusing on who Jesus is to the Father.

The Light of Men Gospel of John Series CCCAG January 7th, 2018 Scripture- John 1:1-5 I’m excited this morning to begin our Gospel of John series. I haven’t been this excited since my first Sunday here. This is a series that I know God called me to do, but I had to wait until the right time. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Discerning And Obeying God's Will - Hebrews 11

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 7, 2014

God is the same yesterday, today, and forever. He speaks to His people just as He spoke the universe into existence. If we are looking, listening, and responding to God, He will direct our paths. This is the essence of the life God has designed for.

Discerning God’s will The Lord Spoke to Adam & Eve, Noah, Abraham & Sarah . . . that’s just the first few chapters of Genesis, the first book of the Bible. If we just go through the list of people God spoke to directly, and who obeyed His voice (or disobeyed it) we will be here all ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: *other

Obey Regardless Of The Consequences Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon emphasizes the importance of obeying Jesus' teachings, despite potential hardships, in order to experience God's presence and provision.

Hello Church! I have an important “would you rather” question to ask you today, but since it’s kind of a deep question I don’t want to dive right into it. Let’s work up to it. Let’s spend a minute getting warmed up with some easier “would you rather” questions…(These are meant to be light-hearted, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Topics: Abundant Life, Divine Provision, Obedience

Obedience Versus The Wisdom Of This Age

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 31, 2010

Christians are called to obedience. In fact, God equates obedience to His will with love for Him. To fail to obey Him is to demonstrate that we love self more than we love Him.

DEUTERONOMY 5:32, 33; 6:24, 25 OBEDIENCE VERSUS THE WISDOM OF THIS AGE “You shall be careful … to do as the LORD your God has commanded you. You shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left. You shall walk in all the way that the LORD your God has commanded you, that you may live, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Would Rather See A Sermon Than To Hear One Any Day

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Sep 20, 2013

"I would rather see a sermon than to hear one any day: I'd rather one should walk with me than merely tell the way. Beloved, You may be the only Sermon that your neighbor ever Sees!

Today's Gospel text can be difficult to understand. The disciples ask Jesus to increase their faith, and He responds: BIBLE " If you had faith the size of mustard seed you could say to this mulberry tree, be uprooted and planted into the sea." END Then Jesus speaks about a servant doing his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Anglican

Fishers Of Men

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 22, 2009

Jesus is deeply concerned about our spiritual destiny.

Text: “And as He walked by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen” (Mark 1:16). In Jesus’ day, fishing was a major industry just as it is in certain parts of the world this day. The Sea of Galilee is located about 60 miles north ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Christian Church

To All Men

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 9, 2013

To show what GOD's Grace can do to us.

I. EXORDIUM: Is salvation offered to all men? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show what GOD's Grace can do to us. IV. TEXT: Titus 2:11 (Amplified Bible) 2:11 For the grace of God (His unmerited favor and blessing) has come forward (appeared) for the deliverance from sin ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why I Do Not Obey The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 28, 2022

Every pastor hears excuses. But some of the excuses he hears are better than the others.

Illus: One lady gave her excuse for why she does not attend church. She said, "I don't go to church, and this is my reason: • If I go some of the time, it makes me want to go all the time. • And since I can't go all the time, it makes me feel guilty when I miss some of the time. • ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10, Exodus 4:18

Denomination: Baptist

For The Men

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 24, 2013

To enumerate men's activities inside the church.

I. EXORDIUM: Special instructions for men in the church. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate men's activities inside the church. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 2:8 (Amplified Bible) I desire therefore that in every place men should pray, without anger or quarreling or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Be Great In Jesus’ Kingdom Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 24, 2020

Jesus calls us to be servant rather than elevating themselves. What exactly should we do if we do want to be great?

IS IT WRONG TO WANT TO BE "GREAT"? Jesus doesn’t say “don’t be great” but instead tells them how to be great. - Luke 22:24-27. - Matthew 5:19; Matthew 20:26; Mark 10:43. - It could have been when the disciples argued over being great that Jesus replied, “No. You will never be great. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Absalom, Men-Pleaser

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 18, 2015

To show that we have an audience of 1 - the LORD. It's better to get applause from the LORD than from men.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a man pleaser? No, men hate me because I please the LORD. Luke 6:22 (Amplified Bible) 6:22 Blessed (happy—with life-joy and satisfaction in God’s favor and salvation, apart from your outward condition—and to be envied) are you when people despise (hate) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Know, To Obey, To Live

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 26, 2010

July 1988: God's way of life is not burdensome or negative or arbitrary. To know God's way and to do it is to have abundant life.

There is an old saying to the effect that what you don't know won't hurt you. I beg to differ. If it is true that what you don't know won't hurt you, then why don't we just let babies pop anything and everything into their mouths, just as they want to do? Obviously we know that some things will ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist