Sermons on Prayer And Obedience:

Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 2, 2011

Partial obedience is disobedience. Disobedience is the same as witchcraft.

Obedience Is Better than Sacrifice May 2, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Partial obedience is disobedience. Focus Passage: I Samuel 15:1-23 Supplemental Passage: John 14:15 "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Through Obedience To The Word

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007

If most people haven’t read God’s word, they aren’t seeing Christ’s command, and there’s nothing in their hearts for the Holy Spirit to help them understand. So the peace that Jesus promises us is lost for the lack of trying.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Jesus says that those who love him will keep his word; and those who don’t love him won’t keep it. Those who keep his word will be filled with the Holy Spirit, who will teach us and guide us according to the will of the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Faith Leads To Extreme Obedience

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 27, 2014

Strong faith in God enables us to perform the most radical act of obedience. This message on Noah considers the relationship between faith and obedience.

Someone wrote in a newsletter: ¡§I recently went with my wife to her 20 year high school reunion. In the front of the memory book, were these words: In 1969.... A CRACK was a wise remark made to a teacher The only AIDS we knew about were Band, Kool and First BAD was not good A ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Freedom That Comes From Obedience Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

Another visit into the life of David to encourage people to examine their own lives for areas where they are pursuing false “freedom” and to pursue real freedom within God’s design for living.

Today is the 2nd installment in this series from the life of David. If you’re following the Scriptures, you’re going to notice we’re skipping more than we’re looking at. And, you’re going to notice that once again, David is like us – in his life there are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mechanical Religion Or Heartfelt Obedience? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 27, 2014

The type of worship or religious practice that pleases God comes from a sincere heart and is directly connected to the way we live every day.

Mechanical Religion or Heartfelt Obedience? Isaiah 58:1-8 with Matthew 6:1-4, 16-23 1. Some of the most successful leaders, politicians, or business persons are some of the worst family members. Workaholics, driven, or impossible people, but they get the work done, and many of them are quite ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

True Faith Leads To Obedience

Contributed by Amor A. Dee on Mar 11, 2011

The phrase, “obedience that comes from faith” clarifies that a true faith leads to obedience. Abraham, Noah and Paul, were examples of faith. They never doubt rather they fully trust God and with fully obey what the Lord had commanded them, and so to us.

Amor Dee Text: Romans 1:5 Sermon Structure: Illustrational Subject: Faith Theme: True Faith Leads to Obedience Introduction: Good morning to all of you… I thank the Lord for this privilege once more wherein I can share to you His word. If you have your bible with you open it with me in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Passage: The Obedient Heart Of The People Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 25, 2011

What is so important about Joshua 3? That God is in the barrier breaking business to take us into new places in our faith and relationship with Him. It is not merely for us to get the best but the best of our relationship with Him.

Intro: What is so important about Joshua 3? That God is in the barrier breaking business to take us into new places in our faith and relationship with Him. It is not merely for us to get the best but the best of our relationship with Him. Don’t forget Joshua is not only about what God has ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Messiah's Story About Obedience Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 27, 2011

True obedience is based on action not words.

A Messiah's Story About Obedience Text: Matt. 21:28-32 Introduction 1. Illustration: I used to have problems getting my son to clean his room. I would insist that he, "Do it now," and he would always agree to do so, but then he wouldn’t follow through – at least, not right way. After ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Methodist

Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 10, 2011

Message about how our obedience is better than our sacrifice.

Title: Obedience is Better than Sacrifice Theme: As the title states Text: 1 Samuel 15:1-23 Introduction After Saul had assumed rule over Israel, he fought against their enemies on every side: Moab, the Ammonites, Edom, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. Wherever he turned, he inflicted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Faith Expressed Through Obedience Series

Contributed by James Parker on Oct 19, 2011

I would like to begina series on some of the people of the Old Testament. there are so many that we can learn from. And one of my favorites from the old Teastament has to be Noah. So today we are going to begin looking at men & Women of the Old Testamen

I would like to begina series on some of the people of the Old Testament. there are so many that we can learn from. And one of my favorites from the old Teastament has to be Noah. So today we are going to begin looking at men & Women of the Old Testament as we begin with a look at the man named ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:6-24

Denomination: Baptist

When Obedience Brings Trials

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 15, 2013

Many of us have been taught that when we do what God tells us to do and we are in His will, we won’t have trials. Many of us have been taught that when we do what God tells us to do and we are in His will, we won’t have trials. A life of success and no wo

When Obedience Brings Trials 1. Many of us have been taught that when we do what God tells us to do and we are in His will, we won’t have trials. 2. Many of us have been taught that when we do what God tells us to do and we are in His will, we won’t have trials. When we are successful, we are a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:13-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Long Obedience In The Same Direction Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Like all the other flavors of the fruit of the Spirit, faithfulness is not something we have to manufacture ourselves. It is part of the character and nature of our God.

INTRODUCTION This is the seventh message in the Fruit of the Spirit series I'm calling “Gracefruit: Jesus Living in Me.” Let’s look at our key passage again. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience: The Evidence Of His Love

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 6, 2017

Obedience which does not proceed from genuine love to Christ has no reality in it; it is not the genuine offspring of the heart, the real act of the soul. It lacks the essential motive and inspiration of all Christian deeds.

OBEDIENCE: THE EVIDENCE OF HIS LOVE Study Text: John 14: 15 - 21 Introduction: - Jesus said, "If you love me, you will obey what I command”. Three motives for obedience exist: We can obey because we have to; we can obey because we need to; or we can obey because we want to. - A slave obeys because ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Obedience Always Brings Blessings

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 10, 2017

The Outcome of Obedience to God will always bring blessing!

OBEDIENCE ALWAYS BRINGS BLESSINGS Luke 5:1-11 The Outcome of Obedience to God will always bring blessing! The Lord’s simple requests often serve as stepping-stones to life’s most wonderful blessings. -Simon Peter illustrates what can happen when we say yes to God. The Lord wanted to use Peter’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obedience, Faith, Jesus And The Centurion

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 28, 2023

Three stories: the centurion's faith and humility, the response of Jesus, and the healing of the anonymous mom.

Saturday of the 12th Week in Course 2023 There are really three stories in today’s Gospel. The first is about the Roman centurion asking for healing for a valued servant, paralyzed by some accident or illness. It shows that the centurion had compassion. Servant in the first century almost always ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-17, Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Catholic