Sermons on Partial Obedience:

Obedience (Deuteronomy 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 22, 2024

Are we obedient under the new covenant or disobedient as was ancient Israel under the old? Let's review Deuteronomy 4.

What are biblical descriptions of divisions of the law? Were the Ten Commandments a covenant? Were they to personally teach their children and grandchildren or just send them to children’s church? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 4. Did the law (torah) contain commandments, statutes and judgments? Was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

12 Reasons For Obedience.

Contributed by Maurice Armstrong on Oct 11, 2025

The central theme throughout the Bible is obedience to the Voice of God.

12 Reasons Why Obedience Is Important. The central theme throughout the entire sixty-six books of the Bible is obedience to God. In the beginning, God gave Adam and Eve a simple, single command. “Of every tree in the garden thou mayest freely eat: but of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22

Denomination: Apostolic

Trading Excuses For Obedience

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 4, 2025

(Turning Every ‘But’ into a ‘Because') Obedience begins when excuses end; trading every “but” for a “because” transforms hesitation into worship and believers into living testimonies.

Introduction — The Power of “B.U.T.” There’s a small word that can sabotage the biggest dreams, derail the best intentions, and shrink the boldest faith. It’s just three letters long, yet it carries the weight of an anchor. The word is but. A teacher once asked her students to write about ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 12:1-7, Micah 6:8, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Mark 3:35, Philippians 2:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Obedience (Nehemiah 10)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 11, 2025

Is obedience still required or is faith enough?

Is obedience just something for the old covenant or also for the new? Let’s look at Nehemiah 10. Who from among the priests signed a covenant to obey God? Now on the sealed document were the following names: Nehemiah the governor, the son of Hacaliah, and Zedekiah, Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Delivered Through Obedience PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024

This sermon explores the story of Naaman, emphasizing the importance of humility, obedience, and seeking healing from God amidst our personal struggles.

Good morning, dear friends. It’s always a joy to gather with you, to share our hearts, and to immerse ourselves in the life-giving truth of God's Word. Today, we find ourselves in the pages of 2 Kings, chapter 5, verses 8 through 14. It's a familiar story for many, filled with lessons that still ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:8-14

Topics: Obedience

Keys To Fulfilling Divine Purpose Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 18, 2025

The fulfilment of destiny is not automatic; it requires understanding, diligence, and obedience.

KEYS TO FULFILLING DIVINE PURPOSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 1:4-10 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 19:21, Romans 8:28, Ephesians 2:10, Acts 13:36, Philippians 1:6 INTRODUCTION: Every man is created for a purpose. God does nothing without intention, and no one is an accident on the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Following God's Directions

Contributed by Greg Vesely on Mar 31, 2009

It’s hard following direction, we want and desire to be in controll of our lives. But God wants us to allow Him to direct our lives.

FOLLOWING GOD’S DIRECTIONS Intro: Have you ever booked anything off the internet like a rental car, well you should try it sometime, it could be an interesting experience . This last weekend Liz booked us a flight and succored a rental car through the internet. This company I have never ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:112

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Favorites

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 7, 2011

don’t assume that one person is more important than another – don’t treat people differently.

"No Favorites" James 2:1-13 OPEN: So today we are going to continue our expository study through the book of James and this morning we are starting into chapter two of this marvelous book. This morning Pastor James -- the pastor of the church in Jerusalem - wants to talk to us about the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Doesn't Play Favorites

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 13, 2010

When anyone walks into this church they must feel like the only one who is getting honored is Jesus Christ and no matter what background that person is from they will respect the fact that God is center focus in his church and not people.

God Doesn’t Play Favorites James 2:1-13 Monte T. Brown August 21, 2005 Sunday Morning First Baptist Riverton Introduction Shortly after the close of the Civil War, a former slave entered a fashionable church in Richmond, one Sunday morning at the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Favoritism Vs Faith Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 28, 2015

Some things are inconsistent with faith in Jesus Christ. Playing favorites in church is sin, plain and simple.

My brothers, show no favoritism as you hold your faith in the glorious Lord Jesus Christ. If a man wearing gold rings and fine clothes enters your assembly and also a poor man wearing ragged clothing enters, if you look at the man wearing fine clothes and say, “Sit here in a good ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Favoritism

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024

When faced with choosing between friends or family members, the dilemma intensifies. This is where favoritism, the act of unfairly preferring one person or thing over others, comes into the picture.

Greetings to all. Let's ponder on something: each day, we make 35,000 decisions! They can be trivial, like selecting socks, or monumental, like deciding how to allocate our time and energy in relationships. When faced with choosing between friends or family members, the dilemma intensifies. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It's Hip To Be Square

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 28, 2024

A sermon about living by God's royal law and not discriminating.

“It’s Hip to be Square” James 2:1-18 In his first year in seminary, Jim Wallis and his friends did a thorough study to find every verse in the Bible that deals with the poor and social injustice. They came up with thousands. For example, in three of the Gospels one out of every ten verses deals ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Temptation Of Terah: Refuse Complacency

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Contrast Terah the father of Abraham and his incomplete journey with the inspiring faith and obedience of Abraham.

THE TEMPTATION OF TERAH Genesis 11:31-12:4 Hebrews 11:8-19 Resolutions are made and broken. Diets are begun and ended. Home improvement projects lie around our houses half completed. Beginning with enthusiasm is not enough. Planning a journey, loading the van, the buzz of excitement is not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 5, 2025

Obedience is the foundation of spiritual authority and divine favour. God does not accept substitutes for obedience—sacrifice, talent, position, or charisma cannot replace a heart yielded to Him.

OBEDIENCE IS BETTER THAN SACRIFICE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 15:1-23 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 28:1-2, Proverbs 21:3, John 14:15, Isaiah 1:19-20, Hebrews 10:5-9 INTRODUCTION: God places a high premium on obedience. In His kingdom, obedience is not optional—it is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Peace Through Jesus Christ

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 5, 2013

Perfect peace is found only in Jesus Christ by developing an intimate relationship with Him. Two ways to help with that is developing our prayer life and being obedient to Him.

Shalom! Peace! Jesus offers us the gift of his peace. Pope Benedict XVI, said of this, “Here, the traditional greeting with which people wish one another shalom, peace, becomes something new: it becomes the gift of the peace that Jesus alone can give because it is the fruit of his radical victory ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Free Methodist