Sermons on Prompt Obedience:

The Bottom Line: The Way I See It Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

This is the final message in a series from the book of Ecclesiastes that examines Solomon's wisdom in regard to the mistakes that he had made in his life. This message examines the conclusion Solomon reaches after all of his different pursuits.

Dear Diary, “My life resembles a train wreck, I wish I could get some advice on how to get everything back on track before it’s too late.” There is some great wisdom in nursery rhymes. Consider the words of this timeless classic. “Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall. Humpty Dumpty ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Curse Of The Law

Contributed by John Lowe on May 18, 2016

Salvation could never come by obedience to the Law, because the Law brings a curse, not a blessing. The Law demands obedience, and this means obedience in all things. The Law is not a “religious cafeteria” where people can pick and choose.

Tom Lowe 5/17/16 The Curse of the Law (3.10-12) Galatians 3.10-12 (KJV) 10 For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them. 11 But that no man is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Where He Leads Me, I'll Go

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 17, 2011

Challenge to see if you are really willing to go and do what the Lord asks you do.

Where ever He leads, I’ll go Acts chapter 8 Introduction- (Some ideas taken from fellow coleagues of Sermoncentral) Please turn to Acts chapter 8 I want to challenge you this morning, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-30

Denomination: Nazarene

By This We Know

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 10, 2002

The "litmus test" of our knowledge of Christ is obedience to His commands.

By This We Know TCF Sermon 9/17/00 Turn with me to 1 John, chapter 2 - this will be our primary text this morning. Beginning with verse 3, “We know that we have come to know Him if we obey His commands. The man who says I know Him but does not do what He commands is a liar and the truth is not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6, Deuteronomy 30:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Spirit-Led Living

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Aug 1, 2024

This story is an example of being led and directed by the Holy Spirit as they walked close to Jesus.

This story is an example of being led and directed by the Holy Spirit as they walked close to Jesus. Paul and his companions traveled throughout the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia. Then coming to the borders of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27, Acts 16:6-10

Denomination: Foursquare

Much Like Moses

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 23, 2009

What about the call to obey the gospel of Christ? Are you making excuses for not responding as you know you should? If you know what you should do, the time to act is today!

MUCH LIKE MOSES 06/20/04 AM Text: Exodus 3:1-4:17 Reading: Exodus 3:1-10 INTRODUCTION This lesson is drawn from the life of a father as recorded in the Old Testament. We typically do not think of this character as a father but in fact he had at least two sons, Gershom and Eliezer (Exodus 18:3,4). ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith In Action Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 1, 2008

7th part on the book of James - we should not only know what t believe but how to behave

TOPIC: FAITH IN ACTION Text: James 2:14-26 Introduction: (ILL. Trust Him Fully - An old Methodist preacher once offered this prayer in a meeting: "Lord, help us to trust Thee with our souls." Many voices responded with a hearty, old-fashioned "Amen!" "Lord, help us to trust Thee with our ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Let It Go Today" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 25, 2014

How to live a Spirit FILLED life by letting go of__________________

The Ultimate Decision August 25, 2014 There is a story I have told many times about people who had hunted monkeys in the jungle. The trappers would hollow out a coconut and put a piece elf meat in it. Then they would secure the coconut to a tree with a chain. Once the monkey had the meat inside ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1

To Obey Or Not To Obey

Contributed by John Gail on May 21, 2016

sermon from Jonah chapter 1 that looks at the disobedient intentions of Jonah and compares them to today's Christion

TO OBEY OR NOT TO OBEY Text: Jonah 1:1 - 17 Jonah’s instructions were crystal clear. There were no excuses that he didn’t get the message or that he didn’t understand what was meant by the instructions or that he was confused by what he was being told to do. God told Jonah to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Part 10 - Matthew 10:8-10 - Now That Would Make My Mothers Day! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 11, 2010

"I think it was partly that experience that prompted me to start praying for dead bodies to be raised back to life - just to be sure that it was really their time. Jesus gave His disciples authority to raise the dead."

Part 10 - Matthew 10:8-10 - NOW THAT WOULD MAKE MY MOTHER'S DAY! I was working as a funeral assistant and it was the first time I had ever touched a dead body when it happened. We had been called to a house to transfer the body to the hospital or funeral home. "THE BODY" - that sounds so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Say When The Time Is Right Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 6, 2011

THE PASSAGE BEFORE US TODAY IS THE SECOND SERMON OF PETER IN THE BOOK OF ACTS, WITH THE FIRST TAKING PLACE A PENTECOST IN RESPONSE TO THE CROWD THAT HEARD THE NOISE OF THE COMING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. THIS SERMON IS PROMPTED BY THE REACTION OF THE CROWD TO

WHAT TO SAY WHEN THE TIME IS RIGHT Acts 3:11-26 While the beggar held on to Peter and John, all the people were astonished and came running to them in the place called Solomon’s Colonnade. 12 When Peter saw this, he said to them: "Men of Israel, why does this surprise you? Why do you stare at us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Spiritual Insensitivity

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 22, 2025

Spiritual insensitivity is a dangerous condition in which a person loses awareness of God’s presence, His warnings, and His direction. It occurs when the heart becomes dull and unresponsive to the prompting of the Holy Spirit.

THE DANGER OF SPIRITUAL INSENSITIVITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 11:1-4 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 4:23, Ephesians 5:14-17, 1 Peter 5:8, Hebrews 2:1, 1 Corinthians 10:12 INTRODUCTION Spiritual insensitivity is a dangerous condition in which a person loses awareness of God’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-4, Proverbs 4:23, Ephesians 5:14-17, 1 Peter 5:8, Hebrews 2:1, 1 Corinthians 10:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Long Can You Tread Water?

Contributed by John Beehler on May 31, 2002

God is calling us to a life of faith and obedience

How Long Can You Tread Water? People may not have a Bible or even read one but almost everyone has heard of Noah’s Ark. There are books about it, pictures and paintings of it, movies about the search for the ark, statues, ties, wallpaper, all kinds of things with a Noah’s Ark ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's Time To Listen

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 29, 2002

Jesus is worthy of our life and our obedience!

Introduction • A little boy was in a relative’s wedding. As he was coming down the aisle he would take two steps, stop, and turn to the crowd (alternating between bride’s side and groom’s side). While facing the crowd, he would put his hands up like claws and growl. So it went, step, step, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Noah -The Man Who Walked With God

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Mar 12, 2001

The Obedience of One Man and it’s results.

NOAH - THE MAN WHO WALKED WITH GOD Gen.6:1-9 INTRODUCTION A. The Book of Genesis is the Book of Beginnings 1. The Beginning of the world, human race, sin in the world, promise of redemption Gen.1-3 2. The Beginning of Family life, man made civilization, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ