Sermons on Obeying God:

The Pleasure Of God

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

God’s pleasure is possibly the most important subject in the world ever!

The Pleasure of God 19th April 1997 • Main text- Ephesians 1:1-14 (New King James) 1. Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful in Christ Jesus: 2. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

God At Work

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Jan 23, 2009

God is at work in the lives of His people.

GOD IS WORKING BUT ARE YOU WORKING? Philippians 2:12-18 by Cleavon P. Matthews Sr. May 27, 2006 INTRODUCTION Man’s advancements have brought rapid developments. These fast past changes have necessitated the construction of new facilities, roads, and countless projects. I was recently struck ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rejected God

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018

We can call ourselves Christians, go to church, give our tithes, etc. and yet have rejected God effectively. The picture Jeremiah gives of life in Judah comes close to life in the Christian West, with several gods competing for our loyalty.

[Sermon preached on 4 March 2018, 3rd Sunday in Lent / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] It is so endearing at times to see little children in a big supermarket or shopping mall. They come in with mom or dad, but as soon as they see something interesting—toys, candies, pets, or anything else that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:16-26, John 8:46-59

Denomination: Lutheran

The Side God Is On

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 22, 2002

Men are often prone to say: "I sure want God on my side!" The way a person can be sure that they are on the side that God is on to get on the Lord’s side to start with.

THE SIDE GOD IS ON "…And Joshua went to Him and said to Him, ’Are You for us or for our adversaries?’ So He said: ’No, but as Commander of the army of the Lord I have now come." Joshua 5: 13-14. The question is not "Whose side is God on?" but "Who is on God’s side?" The ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Faithfulness Of God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 22, 2023

"The gifts and calling of God are without repentance." Romans 11:29.

THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD. Romans 11:1-2a, Romans 11:29-32. What is causing Paul so much stress and distress is that Israel ‘have not all obeyed the gospel’ (cf. Romans 10:16). As we enter our present chapter, Paul is asking: Does this then mean that God has “cast away His people” (Romans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-2, Romans 11:29-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Memorials? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 7, 2016

how do we see communion?

Please open your Bibles to Joshua Chapter 4…. Under the leadership of Joshua, the Israelites, God’s Chosen People, were commanded by God to cross the Jordan river and claim the land promised to them. As we noted in Joshua 3, the flow of the mighty Jordan River was held by the power of God and the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:19-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You A Part Of God's Forever Family? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 16, 2012

Jesus uses the example of His biological family to teach that we can be a part of another family, a spiritual family and how we can be a part of God’s forever family.

INTRODUCTION Families have always mattered to God. Before He created the nation or the church, He created a family. Someone said families are like fudge candy—mostly sweet, but with a few nuts! We’re going to talk about being a part of God’s forever family today. Today is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Settle For The Crumbs

Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017

If we could only see clearly this morning how we as individuals and as a church are settling for the crumbs spiritually when we could have the full steak dinner with a baked potato, bread and desert.

DON'T SETTLE FOR THE CRUMBS Matthew 16:26-28 But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it to dogs. And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table. Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

To God Be The Glory

Contributed by Bart Leger on Feb 2, 2005

I really believe God is able to use us, no matter what our education, or training or even our past involves.

To God Be the Glory! Do you sometimes feel you are useless, or that your life is not making a difference? I believe these are questions most of us deal with when reflecting upon our lives. We may be asking ourselves, “Is God really able to use me to make a difference in other people’s lives?” I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God And Caesar

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Christians have a responsibility both to God and to civil government.

Thesis: Christians have a responsibility both to God and to civil government. Intro.: 1. Sing: "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," by Julia Ward Howe. a. In Ken Burns' PBS Civil War documentary, he tells how Julia Ward Howe wrote that song as the Civil War was beginning. She was in a Washington ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

God's Blessings

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 8, 2011

That God blesses us through our obedience.

God’s Blessings Malachi 4:1-2 “For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the LORD of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch.But unto you ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Friendship With God

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 18, 2014

Everyone has the choice to either be friends with God or friends with the world. In this passage, James gives us seven characteristics of the person who is a friend of God.

JOURNEY THROUGH JAMES #6: FRIENDSHIP WITH GOD INTRO TO TOPIC: What are some of the most important things in your world? I am sure that most of you would say it is your friendships. Have you ever pondered what it means that we have the opportunity to become friends with God, the Creator of the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Denomination: *other

Thanks Be To God Series

Contributed by William Morris on Feb 6, 2003

This is the ninth and final message in a nine part series from Colossians. It deals with giving God prise and adoration for His gifts to us.

Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Colossians 3: 15, 17; 4:1-2 Title: Give Thanks to God Date: August 18, 2002 Introduction: An attitude of gratitude changes everything. It will be a sweeter home when those that abide there have a spirit of thankfulness. A thankful heart is a powerful influence ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing God

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 8, 2011

We must be paying attention and listening for God.

Hearing God September 12, 2010 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be paying attention and listening for God. Focus Passage: I Samuel 3:1-15 (pew Bible page 313) Introduction: The story is told of Franklin Roosevelt, who often endured long ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 16, 2010

Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus' physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? Setting the stage for the Spirit of God are acts of...

B-SETTING the STAGE for the SPIRIT-IV—Acts 1:4-8 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus' physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? 11 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God are... 1. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist