Sermons on Obeying:

Steps In Getting To Know God Intimately Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 1, 2025

Growing in intimacy with God requires intentional steps of seeking Him with all our hearts, obeying His Word, worshipping in spirit and truth, trusting in Him completely, and walking in humility and repentance.

Title: STEPS IN GETTING TO KNOW GOD INTIMATELY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 4:8 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:13, John 17:3, Psalm 63:1-2 INTRODUCTION: To know God intimately is the desire of every believer. It involves a personal and deep relationship that goes beyond surface-level ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, Jeremiah 29:13, John 17:3, Psalm 63:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Does It Really Mean To Love God? Psalm 63 Pt.1 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 20, 2025

Some say loving God simply means to obey him, serve him, or be committed to him. But what role do emotions play. Must we have emotional affection for God?

Psalm 63:1-11 A psalm of David. When he was in the Desert of Judah. O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water. 2 I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. 3 Because ...read more

The Ministry Of Silly Walks Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 19, 2009

Sin in a person’s life is not what determines if they are truly a Christian or not, John tells us one practical way to evaluate ourselves in our Christian walk.

A pastor and his wife were vacationing in Estes Park, Colorado, and were having breakfast in a local coffee shop. It was empty except for four men at another table. One was mocking Christianity; in particular, the resurrection of Christ. He went on and on about what a stupid teaching that was. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Moment Of Intense Prayer Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 9, 2014

A sermon examining those times of intense prayer.

A Moment Of Intense Prayer Psalm 55:16-17 In October of 1871 D.L Moody had reached a place of a deep hunger for God. He was in agony of soul as he prayed and sought the power of God. At times he would roll on the floor in agony and in tears. One day while passing through New York on his way to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Do Everything In 2013

Contributed by Clarence Weaver Sr on Dec 31, 2012

Life in the spirit appears in the activities of man, transforming the outward into an inward life, and bearing witness to spiritual power, which is more significant than all material power because it alone to fulfills the character of a person. You can ma

You Can Do Everything In 2013 Philippians 4:12-13 Elder Clarence E. Weaver Sr I. Introduction Satan my brothers and sisters, does not attack believers in such a way that we should recognize him as being who he is. Instead, he comes disguised as the voice behind the theologian from the best ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Radical Obedience

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 30, 2018

When we're truly saved, we will always belong to Jesus. So what does he mean when he says to lose an arm or a leg or gouge out an eye of it's keeping you from heaven? Jesus calls us to radical obedience.

Mark 9:43-48 Radical Obedience What kind of dedication does it take to be a terrorist? Seriously, think about this for a minute. How dedicated would you have to be to fly an airplane into a skyscraper? Or to strap explosives to your body and walk into a market? We certainly don’t condone these ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:43-48, John 10:10, Leviticus 21:18

Denomination: Baptist

When You Disregard God!

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 24, 2018

Beloved when you disregard God, He gives you up to vain attitudes and unnatural behaviours. Only fools disregard God

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: WHEN YOU DISREGARD GOD! Romans 1:22-32 King James Version (KJV) 22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, 23 And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:22-32

Denomination: Charismatic

A New Calling Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on May 12, 2024

God calls us to be holy as He is holy. Is this even possible? Consider these thoughts about how we are holy.

From the beginning of time, God has desired to have a relationship with people. We saw it as we looked at the new creation when God placed everything under mankind’s dominion. It was evident as we looked at the new life as we saw how God provided even after people messed things up by listening to ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 20:22-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Long Obedience In The Same Direction

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jan 20, 2003

This message is about how we need to be obedient to God in the present if we are going to have success in the future. It looks at why we obey and why this is often more difficult than we think.

A while back, my oldest girl Clarissa was in her play room and she had overturned a box of wooden blocks and it made to worse mess you could imagine. I walked in there and said, “Clarissa, I want you to pick up every last one of these blocks right now.” She fussed a little bit and then I walked ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:1-28, 2 John 1:6

Denomination: Methodist

Distinguishing Between Blind Obedience And Faith

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 14, 2003

Christians are accused of being robots who obey without question. Abraham was an obedient servant who was justified by faith, but he knew exactly what he was doing because he weighed the options.

June 15, 2003 Morning Service Fathers Day Text: Genesis 22:1-19 Subject: Abraham’s Obedience Title: Distinguishing Between Blind Obedience and Faith I never cease to be amazed at the perception that the world has of Christians. It shows in the news media, on the movie screen, and in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Learning To Give Honor

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 17, 2003

This sermon examines three lessons that are learned in the process of obeying the fifth commandment - to honor father and mother. We learn how to 1- relate to others 2- relate to ourselves 3- relate to God

Learning to Give Honor 5-12-02 Intro: Text= 5th commandment as recorded in --Deut. 5:16 1. Here we have an INSTRUCTION for living that’s full of promise. How many would like for your “days to be long” and for it to “be well with you”? Sounds like a life full of blessing & ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:16, Proverbs 1:7-8

Denomination: Charismatic

Heartfelt Happiness Hones Historic Holiday

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Nov 18, 2007

Being thankful is not a Biblical option-it is a command. As I look at my situation in life from the past, to the present to the future-I want to obey this command and I have reasons to so do.

PSALMS 95:2 HEARTFELT HAPPINESS HONES HISTORIC HOLIDAY I. HERITAGE: A. Home. B. Hardiness. C. Hedges. II. HIATUS: A. Health. B. Happiness. C. Homeland. III. HOPE: A. Heaven. B. Harvesting. C. Hallowedness. “Thanksgiving” is an unique American tradition. While we have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:2

Denomination: Methodist

Searching For Solid Ground

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 11, 2006

Jesus says if we listen to his teachings and obey them, we’ll weather any and all storms that come our way. Why? Why do His words have this power?

Searching for Solid Ground In 1174 the Italian architect Bonnano Pisano began work on what would become his most famous project: A separately standing bell tower for the Cathedral of the city of Pisa [Show pics]. The tower was to be eight-stories and 185-foot-tall tall. There was just one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nine Steps To Improving Your Personal Devotions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 23, 2004

(Sin to Confess - Promise to Claim - Attitude to Change - Command to Obey - Example to Follow - Person to Imitate - Error to Avoid - Truth to Believe - Something to praise and thank God about). I Corinthians 13

Nine Steps to Improving Your Personal Devotions (I Cor 13:4-8) Illustration:"I have met many young mothers who are discouraged by their inadequate devotional life. The term "quiet time" only reminds them how little "quiet" or "time" they have for Bible reading, prayer, and meditation. When my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Your Relationships Work Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003

As Christ-followers, we have the responsibility to prioritize our family relationships by submitting, loving, obeying, and encouraging. We must also give attention to our jobs by working hard and by being fair.

Making Your Relationships Work During the rehearsal for her wedding a nervous bride was having a difficult time remembering all the details. Her kind pastor took her aside at the end of the night and said, “When you enter the church tomorrow, you will be walking down the same aisle you’ve walked ...read more

Denomination: Baptist