Sermons on Partial Obedience:

Prayers From The Deep (Part 1)

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 6, 2019

As Jonah found himself in the belly of a great fish, within the depths of the sea, he began to realize the sovereignty of God and his great need for Him. In his desperation, he cried out unto the lord.

Prayers from the Deep (Part 1) Jonah 1:17 – 2:10 We have come to the most familiar portion of the book of Jonah. Most people, even with limited exposure to the Bible, have heard the story of Jonah and the whale. While I will admit that was a miraculous event, it is not the focus of the book. We ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:17, Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Prayers From The Deep - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 10, 2019

As Jonah found himself in the belly of a great fish, within the depths of the sea, he began to realize the sovereignty of God and his great need for Him. In his desperation, he cried out unto the Lord.

Prayers from the Deep (Part 1) Jonah 1:17 – 2:10 We have come to the most familiar portion of the book of Jonah. Most people, even with limited exposure to the Bible, have heard the story of Jonah and the whale. While I will admit that was a miraculous event, it is not the focus of the book. We ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:17, Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Sovereign Grace In Nineveh - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 20, 2019

After Jonah survived being swallowed by a great fish, God graciously came to him a second time revealing His plan for Nineveh. God could have abandoned Jonah for his disobedience, and yet He was patient and faithful.

Sovereign Grace in Nineveh (Part 1) Jonah 3: 1-10 The harrowing ordeal for Jonah, being within the belly of the great fish for three days, had finally ended. He found himself alive and well, standing on dry ground. Following his miraculous deliverance, Jonah was again confronted by the Lord. He ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Confidence Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 27, 2019

If we obey the great commandment we have confidence before God.

Finding Confidence 1 John 3:19-24 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Faith is deliberate confidence in the character of God whose ways you may not understand at the time" (Oswald Chambers). 2. Most of you know that Tina and I love to go on cruises, but what you may not know is that it took ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:19-24

Denomination: Methodist

Knowing Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 29, 2019

The true test of knowing God is do we live like Jesus.

Knowing Jesus Text: 1 John 2:3-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Often in the Scriptures the word know means not just being aware of something but having a personal experience of it. Jesus did not know sin, not because he was unaware of what it is but because he never committed it himself. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Methodist

Restoring The Heart Of New Testament Christianity Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 12, 2019

Just as it is important to restore the forms of NT Christianity, it is also important to restore the heart of NT Christianity. And at the heart of NT Christianity is discipleship.

Introduction: A. I like the story told of the preacher and song leader who didn’t like each other very much and refused to cooperate with each other. 1. One week the preacher preached on commitment, and how they should get moving forward. a. Following the sermon, the song leader led the song, “I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, Acts 2:42-47, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Speaks - Abraham Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 25, 2019

This sermon looks at Abraham's encounter with God when God spoke to him & instructed him to sacrifice his son, Isaac

“WHEN GOD SPEAKS – ABRAHAM” Genesis 22:1-19 CWBC – 2/3/19 Jon Daniels INTRO – E.F. Hutton commercial video Today, begin a series of message entitled, “When God Speaks.” We will be looking at some specific instances when God spoke to people in the OT. - Look at what He said to them - Look at what ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

When God Speaks - Moses Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 25, 2019

This sermon is about Moses' encounter with God through the burning bush

“WHEN GOD SPEAKS – MOSES” Exodus 3:1-22 CWBC – 2/10/19 Jon Daniels INTRO – Let’s begin today by reading the Scripture passage for the sermon. Tomm Wilson & Farrell Boyd are going to help me w/ the public reading of the Scriptures today. Open your Bibles or your Bible app to Exodus 3:1-22 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

When God Speaks - Joshua Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 25, 2019

This is a sermon about God's call on Joshua's life to lead the children of Israel after the death of Moses

“WHEN GOD SPEAKS – JOSHUA” Joshua 1:1-9 CWBC – 2/17/19 Jon Daniels INTRO – Lots of people live w/ the false notion that they will never do anything great. They let their failures or their weaknesses dictate the course of their life, instead of working to overcome those failures & weaknesses. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

When God Speaks - Gideon Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 25, 2019

This sermon is about God's encounter with Gideon to lead the people of God back to Him.

“WHEN GOD SPEAKS – GIDEON” Judges 7 CWBC – 2/24/19 Jon Daniels INTRO – Gideon –When we hear that name, we usually think about Bibles. There are about 2 Bibles distributed per second by the Gideons International organization. Many of us think about the little NT we were given in PUBLIC schools when ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Obey God Or Obey Sin

Contributed by David Leach on May 20, 2015

Obeying God results in righteousness, holiness and eternal life

Obeying God results in righteousness, holiness and eternal life Rom 6:16-22 Do you not know that to whom you present yourselves slaves to obey, you are that one's slaves whom you obey, whether of sin into death (that is, current separation from the life of God, and on the road to permanent ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

- Building Great - Building On The Foundation - Planning Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Jun 18, 2015

A sermon that looks on the first stage of building on God's foundation in a Christians life!!!

The Cost of Building .Proverbs 16:3Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. 1 Corinthians 3:9-17New King James Version (NKJV) 9 For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, you are God’s building. 10 According to the grace of God which was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Only If You Obey!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 4, 2015

Hopelessness, fruitlessness and desperateness are the end results of negligence, slackness and carelessness! What you sow is what you reap! Are you listening?

Only if you obey……. Deuteronomy 30:15 "See, I have set before you today life and good, death and evil.” Recently a father of four children, brought his grown up children to join in our Abide School because they had no money to pay school fees; he pleaded me to accept his ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Our Reluctance Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 12, 2017

Gideon was an unlikely candidate to lead Israel against the Midianites, but God often uses the weak and inadequate. Our service to Him is not dependent upon our wisdom or ability, but it must rely on the Lord through faith.

Overcoming our Reluctance Judges 6: 11-16 Living the Christian life isn’t always easy. In fact, we are often forced to deal with difficulties and struggles. At times we surrender to defeat and feel as if we lack the ability to overcome. I am sure we have all dealt with moments of insecurity, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-16, Judges 7:7

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Changing Touch Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 15, 2017

Leprosy was a dreaded disease, that led to a slow and painful death apart from divine healing. Jesus touched a leper, bringing healing and hope to his life. Leprosy pictures sin, and the saved have experienced such a touch from the Lord.

A Life Changing Touch Mark 1: 40-45 Today we read of one of the greatest miracles Jesus performed while here on earth. Leprosy was a dreaded disease without a known cure. Apart from a divine touch of God, those who contracted the disease faced a slow and painful death. There is only one other ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist