Sermons on partial obedience:

The Obedience Of Faith

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002

Can mere belief in God and the truths of His Word win the Lord’s approval and blessings? To the contrary, the Scriptures plainly teach that only a faith that leads to obedience to God wins approval and reward.

When one reads the Letter to the Romans and then reads the Letter of James, there may appear to be a contradiction. Romans 4:1-6 clearly teaches that we are justified by faith apart from works. However, James 2:24 says that a man is justified by works and not by faith alone. Martin Luther saw ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:26-27, James 2:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Obedience And Prayer Series

Contributed by Michael Reeves on Sep 6, 2002

The point of this study is to see the necessity of obedience in this first matter (they were to do this so as to provide for the Levite, the stranger, the widow, and the orphan of those among them) before a prayer for blessing can be uttered by the Israel

Introduction: Last Wednesday PM we examined what Deut. 26:1-11 teaches. We examined it from the perspective of giving thanks in prayer for all that the Lord has done for us. The Israelites here were to review their past history of how the LORD had rescued them and preserved them and brought them ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience To God

Contributed by Russ Sharrock on Jan 12, 2002

How to find the most direct path to unity and love in a church.

I believe the most direct path to unity and love for our church family is through conscious obedience to God I would like to look at three things which I believe are necessary for obedience What is obedience? An act or instance of obeying 1. could mean- submissiveness; ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Outcome Of Obedience

Contributed by Tom Anglin on Feb 14, 2002

7 Blessings of Obedience

THE OUTCOME OF OBEDIENCE · A few centuries before Christ a man named Alexander conquered almost all of the known world using military strength, cleverness and a bit of diplomacy. The story is told that Alexander and a small company of soldiers approached a strongly fortified walled city. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Obedience Of Faith

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. Faith is at the heart of man's response to God. a. Without it one cannot please God (Heb. 11:6). b. Gospel is power of God for those who have it (Rom. 1:16). c. Sinful man is justified before God by faith (Rom. 5:1). d. Christian life lived by "faith in the SOG" (Gal. 2:20). 2. But ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-6

An Attitude Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 30, 2002

What is our attitude toward being obedient to Christ. This message examines that subject.

AN ATTITUDE OF OBEDIENCE Acts 5:17-32 INTRO: Obedience can be costly, obedience can be difficult, but genuine obedience is seldom boring. From the beginnings of the church, believers have faced the world with the attitude of obedience to God whatever the cost. I. THE PRIORITY OF OBEDIENCE. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience As A Lifestyle

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Obey God to the point of risk.

Obey God to the point of risk. GE 6:5-13 The LORD was grieved - his heart was filled with pain. 8 But Noah found favor in the eyes of the LORD. 9 he walked with God. God Warns those who listen to Him Is it moral for God to destroy? Redemption is His first choice, but what happens ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of Obedience

Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Aug 22, 2003

A straightforward message on the joy (and necessity) of simple obedience to God’s Word. We have become great "knowers" but miserable "doers" of the Word.

Nehemiah 8:1-6 The Word of God must be READ (personally/devotionally and publicly proclaimed) Ezra stands on the platform and reads the law of God. Nehemiah 8:7-8 The Word of God must be EXPLAINED (taught, interpreted, preached, and translated) The Levites do this after Ezra reads. Nehemiah ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obedience Is Not An Option

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 13, 2003

One of the most important things in life that is NOT optional is our obedience to God

Obedience Is Not An Option 10 years after I graduated from high school and working in a dead-end job, Wendy decided that I needed to go to college. So I went to PNC, registered on registration day (last time I didn’t pre-register), and chose my new career path. I was on my way to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Obedience And Blessing

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 26, 2003

Do you want things to go well in your life? Do you want a life that is happy, satisfied and full of joy?

Do you want things to go well in your life? Do you want a life that is happy, satisfied and full of joy? Would you like to never ever again get a traffic ticket? Do you want your needs to be met? Do you want your prayers to be heard and answered? Do you want your lost family members to find ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 26:3-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Developing Obedience"

Contributed by Matt Kyzer on Apr 11, 2003

One of the most important things that you will do as a Christian is relentlessly work on your Christian character. So this morning we are going to start our series off with one element that is crucial when we talk about developing character and that is “O

“Developing Obedience” Mark 1:9-11 Introduction: One of the most important things that you will do as a Christian is relentlessly work on your Christian character. The American College defines character as: the aggregate of qualities that distinguishes one person or thing from another. This is a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience To God

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 5, 2003

God has ordained civil government so we are to be in total compliance with civil authorities. Or are we?

July 6, 2003 Morning Service Text: Romans 13:1-7 Subject: Obedience to the Law Title: Whom Shall We Obey? As the Fourth of July weekend comes to a close we want to remember our country with a salute to the freedoms and liberties that we have. Let’s just stop for a moment and ponder these things. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Perfect Obedience.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 24, 2000

First Sunday after Christmas Year C.

First Sunday after Christmas Year C. Luke 2: 41-52 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor Thank you Lord Jesus for your perfect obedience as a free gift which is our freedom from slavery to sin and death. Amen. Title: “Perfect Obedience.” Mary and Joseph find the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Lutheran

The Importance Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 12, 2004

A sermon on the meaning, cost, and rewards of obedience

The Importance of Obedience John 14:21 INTRO.: This is the final message in our "Moses and Me" series. It involves the final reality of experiencing God: "you come to know God as you obey Him and He accomplishes His work through you." When God called Moses, he gave Moses a sign, but the sign would ...read more

Scripture: John 14:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Those That Are Obedient

Contributed by David Richardson on Apr 14, 2004

When can we be assured of blessings? What are they based on? They most assuredly come from God but they are entirely based upon a life of obedience. If you’re looking for blessings, then you should also be obedient to His Word for your life.

To Those that are Obedient I. Introduction Obedience to God is the key to living a life of faith and uprightness before Him. Obedience can be defined as compliance, agreement, submission, respect, duty, conformity, while the opposite of obedience is simply non or dis of all those words that we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel