Sermons on Prompt Obedience:

Reaping The Harvest - Lessons From Noah

Contributed by Paul Green on May 15, 2022

We will never be able to enjoy the fruits of the harvest without first planting the seed. Noah’s ‘harvest’ was ‘righteousness’. But Noah could never have harvested righteousness without first planting the seeds that lead to righteousness

Did you hear the story about the little girl sitting on her grandfather’s lap. He was reading the Bible story of Noah’s Ark to her. And in her innocence she asked, “Granddad, Were you in the Ark?” “Why, no I wasn’t.” Said the granddad - And she looked at him and said - “Then why weren’t you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7, 2 Peter 2:4, Luke 17:26, Hosea 8:7

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing Hardship And Heartbreak Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 16, 2022

The story of Naomi and Ruth is about how, as the old hymn says, "God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform." As dark and bleak as things looked in Naomi's life, little did she know that God was at work to bring blessings, to her and through her.

A. How many of you have ever had a bad day? Certainly, all of us have had bad days. Right? 1. Let’s have a little fun by starting with some “You know you’ve having a bad day when…” sayings: a. Your horn sticks on the highway behind 32 Hell’s Angels on their motorcycles. b. Your birthday cake ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Minister – The Government?

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 28, 2022

God has chosen to bless mankind and provide for our protection and safety by instituting human government. God is the one who established government. And do you notice a continuing phrase mentioned in these verses? What is it? (Government is God's minister).

Alba 5-29-2022 GOD'S MINISTERS – THE GOVERNMENT? Romans 13:1-7 A teenager once wrote this letter to Ann Landers: “I am a 15 year old and my biggest problem is my mother. All she does is nag, nag, nag. From morning till night it is, Turn off the TV. Do your homework. Wash behind your neck. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

1 Thessalonians 2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jun 8, 2022

To be an agent of Jesus in this life, we must be willing to faithful, gentle and sacrificial in our lives and expect people to take our actions for granted

This week we start the second oldest book in the New Testament as recorded in its publishing. We began with James on our year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6, 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8, 1 Thessalonians 2:9-12, 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How, And Why, Do We Abide In Jesus? (John 15:1-17) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 28, 2022

Abiding in Christ is not about spiritual disciplines. It's about obeying Jesus, above all else by loving his church.

Today, we have the privilege of working through John 15:1-17. Some of you will be familiar with these verses. And if that's you, as we start reading, you will maybe find yourself thinking that you already understand this passage. You won't expect to learn anything, or be challenged. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

From This Day On, I Will Bless (Haggai 2:10-19) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Apr 14, 2022

When we move from being unclean, to clean, God views and treats us completely different. It's then that God's blessings flow.

Haggai's oracle in today's passage, chapter 2:10-19, comes roughly two months after his last one-- and three months after the people have begun rebuilding God's house. Here, again, Yahweh speaks through his prophet to encourage the people. So this is another message, I'm hoping, ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:10-19

You Can't Run From God

Contributed by Jonathan Newlon on Apr 19, 2022

Many people have tried to run from God. Even in the Bible, different folks tried to escape God's will or His presence. In this sermon, we take a look at Jonah and how he tried to escape God's will. As we learn through looking at Jonah and others, you can't run from God.

Introduction I recently had an encounter with a man who wanted to run away from all his troubles. He was in jail for drug use and didn’t get along with his parents because of how he acted when he was intoxicated. He told me, “Jon, when I get out of jail, I’m going to go to Atlanta and get a fresh ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:23-24, Psalm 139:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Man With A Plan

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Mar 1, 2022

This sermon uses God's plan for Abraham in Genesis 12 to remind us that God is a God who plans and calls us to faithful obedience even when the plan is vague and challenging.

Man with a plan The Old Testament is essentially a story about a family – the family of a man named Abraham who lived about 2000 years before Jesus and he is introduced in Genesis 11. We don’t know how early this is in the history of the world but in the Biblical account it’s pretty early. In ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pero Ahora Veo

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 13, 2022

Este sermón trata sobre Jesús sanando al hombre ciego de nacimiento y cómo la sanación no condujo a lo que el hombre pensó que debería. Podemos estar ciegos y no saberlo en nuestras vidas a pesar de la evidencia.

pero ahora veo 13/3/2022 Bahía Éxodo 20:1-12 Juan 1:1-17 ¿Recuerda las emociones que atravesó con el próximo nacimiento de su hijo o nieto o sobrina o sobrino? Todavía puedo recordar cómo, en el momento en que nació nuestra hija Samantha, quise ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-39, Romans 3:21, Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Kingdom Keys Habakkuk Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 6, 2023

Living in Faith is an action leading to greater faith in Jesus and in the refinement of us

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 12:3, Ephesians 2:8, Galatians 2:20, Habakkuk 3:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

After Overcoming Temptation - Victorious Living Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023

Show gratitude for what God has done for you. Right living maintains a strong Christian testimony.

“But thank God! He … continues to lead us along in Christ’s triumphal procession.” 2 Corinthians 2:14, NLT “ But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 15:57, NLT A. INTRODUCTION 1. Overcoming temptation is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14, 1 Corinthians 15:57

Denomination: Baptist

2 John - Learn, Love, And Live The Truth Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 5, 2023

We must know the truth because there are deceivers who are spreading false doctrine

Postcards: 2 John Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-05-2023 Birds Aren’t Real In 2018, Peter McIndoe wanted to let people know about the government conspiracy concerning birds. From 1969 to 2001, the US government murdered over twelve billion birds and replaced them ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Give These Folks A Hug For Me

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 7, 2023

What about those who find themselves in possession of wealth that had some evil attached. What do you do with that property?

Saturday of the 31st week in course 2023 Saint Paul wrote his letter to the Church at Rome during his lengthy stay with the Church of Corinth, so this happened late in his third and final missionary journey. Today we are offered a delightful look into Paul’s life, as he lists, one after another, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:9-15, Luke 19:1-10, Psalm 145:2-11, Romans 16:22-27

Denomination: Catholic

If You Love Me, Keep My Commands

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 19, 2023

Jesus said, if you love me keep my commands. To be holy as God is holy is an impossible task for us to accomplish on our own! Thankfully, Jesus sent us a Comforter, the Holy Spirit to reveal and empower us to obey God’s commands out of love.

If You Love ME John 14:15-21 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 How are the fallen to come to know, glorify, and obey a holy God of whom is wholly other? No being is like Him for He alone eternally existed before even time began! His ways are truly higher than our ways ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Faithful Man - Joseph Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 1, 2023

There is not a lot about Joseph, a faithful man contained in scripture. Matthew 1:18-25 gives most of the information about Joseph. But what we discover here is that Joseph was a man whom you & I would do well to imitate in many ways.

There is not a lot about Joseph, a faithful man contained in scripture. Matthew 1:18-25 gives most of the information about Joseph. But what we discover here is that Joseph was a man whom you & I would do well to imitate in many ways. And that just makes sense. The man whom God would choose ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18, Matthew 5:31, 2 Timothy 1:13, Matthew 1:24, Luke 6:46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God