Sermons on Prompt Obedience:

Generous And Grateful Spirits

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 9, 2019

When the Holy Spirit prompts us to give, we should discern that spirit and when we are at peace with the decision, give responsibly.

Thursday of the First Week in Lent 2019 Saint Matilda There are two ways to look at God, and they represent the contrasting approaches of religious men and women to the virtue we call “fear of the Lord.” The first way, which we associate with, interestingly enough, both pagans and Muslims, could ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12, Matthew 10:19, Psalm 138:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

The Cross Anticipated

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 22, 2001

The Cross of Jesus is anticipated in the story of Abraham’s sacrifice of Isaac, telling of The Father’s Sacrifice, The Son’s Submission and the Lord’s Substitute.

THE CROSS ANTICIPATED If I had to give this message a title it would be "The Cross Anticipated in Abraham’s Sacrifice of Isaac" (Genesis 22:1-19. The story has three characters - there’s the Father: Abraham; there’s the Son: Isaac and there’s the Voice from heaven. The story revolves around three ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who's The Boss? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024

Spirit-filled Christians work in God’s economic and relational system

Background to passage: This is the next relationship in the household codes of Christians that are living Spirit-filled lives. Remember, the Spirit-filled life is one of close followership to Christ and moment by moment obedience to the promptings of the Holy Spirit. It requires sensitivity to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Be A Man Of God?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 20, 2023

The people of Israel had become careless and complacent. God called a man from a small country town to prophesy judgment and preach repentance. This man submitted to God's call to go and prophesy unto Israel.

The affluent people of Israel were enjoying their life of luxury and prosperity. They had become careless, complacent, mistreating poor people, and selling them into servitude. Before long, Israel would be vanquished by Assyria, and the rich would become slaves. Then in walks a God called man from ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:1-17, Luke 18:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Know The Way

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 8, 2008

The importance of obedience. Your obedience affects God’s plans!

How many of you actually think out how routine your days can be? I know we joke about how kids change everything and bring new excitement to each day but we still follow the same plans and molds that have been placed before us. You get out of bed at a certain time, get ready, go to work, come home ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Quandary Of Discipleship

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 1, 2006

Three men are called to be disciples. The first and third came to Jesus volunteering to be a disciple. This was unusual. The second man was approached by Jesus. This was the usual way.

THE QUANDARY OF DISCIPLESHIP Luke 9:57-62 INTRO: This passage contains the encounter between Jesus and three would-be disciples of Jesus. The first two of the three are mentioned in Matt. 8:19-22. Let’s draw a comparison between these three. The first (a scribe), said, "I will follow you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Characteristics Of The Spiritual Man

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 12, 2025

The “spiritual man” is not just a title; it is a state of being where the believer’s life is under the complete control of God’s Spirit.

UNDERSTANDING THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SPIRITUAL MAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 5:22-25 Key Verse: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.” (Galatians 5:22-23) Supporting ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lessons From A Mountain Top Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

Message 6 in our study of the life and ministry of Elijah. This message follows Elijah to the mountaintop where he prayed for rain.

Chico Alliance Church Elijah Series #6 “Lessons from a Mountain Top” Introduction Observing God’s interaction with Elijah and Elijah’s spiritual journey in his day provides insight and principles for us in our day which has become similar to what Elijah fought in his day. The transitions in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46, Mark 11:22-24, Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Reclaiming The Kingdom

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 13, 2012

God used Hezekiah to reclaim the kingdom. We can use him as a model to reclaim our communities and our nation for God.

Reclaiming The Kingdom 2 Kings 18:1-7 Intro: "Granny" Parker always had trouble with that rooster! Granny was in her mid-70’s. She’d lived all her life on just two farms -- her father’s, and the one she and her husband worked. She had given the two acres our church was built upon. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

One God, One Name, One Day Series

Contributed by Lori Broschat on Feb 10, 2012

First of a two-part series on the Ten Commandments and how they relate to our lives

ONE GOD, ONE NAME, ONE DAY A young woman brought her fiancé to visit her parents. After a nice dinner, the father invited the fiancé to the library for a talk. "So what are your plans?" he asked the young man. "I am a seminary student," he replied. "A seminary student. Hmmm," said the father. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

One Big, Happy Family Series

Contributed by Lori Broschat on Feb 10, 2012

Second of a two-part series on the Ten Commandments and their meaning for our lives

ONE BIG, HAPPY FAMILY “Almost all people at all times have agreed (in theory) that human beings ought to be honest and kind and helpful to one another. But though it is natural to being with all that, if our thinking about morality stops there, we might just as well have not thought at all. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Divine Graffiti Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Feb 24, 2012

As we study Daniel 5, you are reading an eyewitness account of the fall of the Babylonian Empire by one who was a prime minister of that very empire itself.

Divine Graffiti Date: February 19th, 2012 Scripture: Daniel 5 Introduction As we study Daniel 5, you are reading an eyewitness account of the fall of the Babylonian Empire by one who was a prime minister of that very empire itself.  Daniel was a prime minister in a pagan ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice, Don't Worry, Pray

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 30, 2008

St. Paul gives the key to joy, but first we must understand God’s mercy and His wrath.

Third Sunday of Advent 2008 14 December 2008 “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me. The Lord has anointed me to bring good tidings to the afflicted; to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn. . . and like a garden the Lord God will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Catholic

Overload: Learning To Say 'no' So You Can Say 'yes'

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 3, 2008

The introduction to the Fall 2008 sermon series, ‘Overload: Saying ’No’ So We Can Say ’Yes"’

It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words and so I begin this morning with this picture. (Slide 1) Can you read it? Why not? (Allow feedback.) The print is too small and it is crammed on the slide. Can anyone tell me what any of it says? How about this? (Slide 2)The next day, Moses ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Admitting To Overload

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 3, 2008

The First Sermon in a 4 part series entitled, ‘Overload: Saying ‘Yes’ So We Can Say ‘No.’

Have you ever had a day like this? (Slide 1) Video Clip from youtube.com entitled ‘elastic stress.’ How many of you have had stress this week? How many of you experienced stress as the result of a major issue or conflict? How many of you experienced stress this week due to a series of issues that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Church Of God