Sermons on Obeying God Rather Than Men:

Gods Favor, Better Than Mans

Contributed by Michael Durst on Aug 10, 2006

A narrative look at two biblical examples of men choosing to follow God and please him rather than men.

Allow me to begin this morning by saying that I am not much of a fighter. In fact, I have never been in a real fight in my life. But as a youngster I was put in a couple situations where I felt the need to defend myself. I believe that both of those events occurred when I was in the first ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Against All Odds, Obey God

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 21, 2018

Men would try to stop you from diligently serving God but never give up. Always be obedient to the God who has called you to a life of victory.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: AGAINST ALL ODDS, OBEY GOD Acts 5:26-32King James Version (KJV) 26 Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should have been stoned. 27 And when they had brought them, they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:26-32

Denomination: Charismatic

First " Giving Honor And Obedience " To God.

Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on Apr 22, 2001

It is more important for Christians to obey God rather than any human authority.

THE SECOND SUNDAY IN THE SEASON OF EASTER, THE MESSAGE FOR SUNDAY THE 22ND OF APRIL, 2001 THE TEXT .....Acts 5:29-29 PRAYER...MAY THE WORDS OF GOD AND HIS MESSAGE SPOKEN THIS HOUR BE BOTH A WORD OF COMFORT AND CHALLENGE WE PRAY THAT IT WILL CHALLENGE THOSE WHO ARE COMFORTABLE AND COMFORT ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29

Denomination: Methodist

Obey God Or Man?

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Mar 14, 2009

The early apostles, arrested for a second time boldly declared that they should obey not man but God.

There was an item in the news recently, concerning the Bishop of Hereford. The Bishop had turned down a man for an appointment in his diocese because of his gay lifestyle, and found himself in court being charged under the new Sexual Orientation Regulations. Actually, as the Bishop explained to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

To Obey Or Not To Obey

Contributed by John Gail on May 21, 2016

sermon from Jonah chapter 1 that looks at the disobedient intentions of Jonah and compares them to today's Christion

TO OBEY OR NOT TO OBEY Text: Jonah 1:1 - 17 Jonah’s instructions were crystal clear. There were no excuses that he didn’t get the message or that he didn’t understand what was meant by the instructions or that he was confused by what he was being told to do. God told Jonah to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm Sunday Rather Than Palm Sunday

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 5, 2020

I have decided that I would change Palm Sunday today to Psalm Sunday and especially during the coronavirus pandemic

05-04-2020 Tilney Vicarage Introduction Although today is PALM Sunday, I would like instead to make it PSALM Sunday. And in particular Ps 23 Sunday. Why? Because we are in a time of severe Crisis People are hurting. People are afraid. People’s lives have been turned upside down and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, John 10:1-29

Denomination: Anglican

Go! And Obey God’s Command Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 19, 2025

Today we are going to explore a powerful truth about our calling as followers of Christ - our lives should be marked by obedience to God’s commands rather than pursuing our own desires or worldly aspirations.

Go! And Obey God’s Command Introduction Today we are going to explore a powerful truth about our calling as followers of Christ. Dean Inserra once said, "Christian, God doesn’t have a ‘dream’ for you. God has a command for you. To be part of His mission." This statement aligns perfectly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Luke 19:10, Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Obey Is Better Than Sacrifice

Contributed by Rich Hadley on Dec 17, 2001

A sermon for pastors and church leaders. It is a message on leadership illustrated from the interactions between Samuel and Saul.

I Samuel 14:47: After Saul had assumed rule over Israel, he fought against their enemies on every side: Moab, the Ammonites, Edom, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. Wherever he turned, he inflicted punishment on them. Saul was a fighting King. He was a great general. He dealt all kinds ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-29

Denomination: Holiness

How To Be A Victor Rather Than A Victim

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jun 18, 2005

Being victorious rather than a victim to temptation.

How To Be A Victor Rather Than A Victim Matt. 4:1-11, 1 Peter 5:9-9 Oscar Wilde once said........."I can resist everything except temptation." Don’t worry about avoiding temptation. As you grow older, it will avoid you. Is there anyone here this morning that has not fallen victim to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Rather You Are

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 6, 2015

In a world were the conjecture of men proclaim tolerance, Jesus proclaims, repentance. Here is a short teaching on no matter who you feel you are - you are called to repent and live for the Lord.

Rather You Are Jesus' Command Is Repentance Jesus said, "I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance." (Luke 5:32) All true born again Christians understand, "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God..." In keeping with the key truths spoken by Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Obey Is Better Than Sacrifice

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 11, 2021

We look at the fall of King Saul. We see how he rationalized his sins by selective obedience, shifting blame, and subterfuge. Then we study the true nature of obedience and end with an enlightening story.

TO OBEY IS BETTER THAN SACRIFICE 1 Sam. 15:1-30 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: KNOWING IS NOT DOING 1. United Press International (UPI) reported that termites had eaten through a large stack of documents entitled, “Control of Termites” in the mail room of the University of California at Berkley. 2. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

To Obey Is Better Than Sacrifice

Contributed by Gary Webb on Nov 23, 2002

The importance of obedience.

Text: 1 Samuel 15:1-3, 7-31 (22-24) Introduction: The key verses to this passage are verses 22-24. Obedience is better than sacrifice. Actually, though, most of us don’t care that much for either obedience or sacrifice. If we had to pick one or the other, a little religious sacrifice is what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-24, 1 Samuel 15:1

Denomination: Baptist

Valuing The Giver Rather Than The Gift / Dependence Day

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Sep 13, 2015

The things in this world, even the things that we pray earnestly for, often end up distracting us from the Giver of the Gift.

Dependence Day This morning we look at dependence on God, and identifying the difference between loving gifts, and loving and worshiping the Giver of All Good Gifts. Our Gospel lesson for this morning is a great lesson, in fact, for Thanksgiving Day services. As we examine it, we can see a nice ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Anglican

God Is Bigger Than....impossible Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Nov 3, 2008

God is big enough to handle the impossible events that we may face in our life! When Moses and the Israelites were facing a dead end; God moved the water to make way for His people!

TEXT: Exodus 14 TITLE: God is Bigger Than…IMPOSSIBLE! SERIES: God is Bigger Than… TOPIC: God’s Power and Might OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, October 19, 2008 PROP.: God is big enough to handle the impossible events that we may face in our life! When Moses and the Israelites were ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Obey Or Not To Obey Series

Contributed by Sue Richard on Jun 2, 2004

Fearing and obeying God needs to come first in the Christian’s life

TO OBEY OR NOT TO OBEY Today’s passage is probably the most difficult one in Romans. How should the strong commands of this Scripture be interpreted when Paul himself didn’t always practice what he preached? It would have been easy to skip over Romans 13 in our series of preaching through ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Brethren