Sermons on Public Obedience:

Everyone Must Submit To Governing Authorities Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 10, 2014

Paul speaks about authorities in this world. 1- Authorities are established by God 2- Authorities punish the wrongdoers 3- Authorities must be respected by all

INTRO.- We have authorities or authority figures throughout all our lives. ILL.- Little Johnny was going to a public school and he was doing very badly in math. So his mother decided to put him into a Catholic school. When she got his report card at the end of the term, his marks in math had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Friendship With God

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Dec 23, 2007

"God’s love is all around us all the time-- if we make room, He will surely come in." ______The Blessings of Receiving God’s Love, a publication of THE ALLIANCE FOR CHRISTIAN FELLOW-

FRIENDSHIP WITH GOD Text: John 15:14, "Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you." Intro: Believers need the wonderful companionship with the Lord. It is necessary that we are connected to Him in a personal and loving manner. Will this ...read more

Scripture: John 15:14

Denomination: Church Of God

Obedience Isn't Enough: What Love For God Really Looks Like - Psalm 63:3 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 6, 2026

If your soul craves a sin, you can resist the temptation 99 times out of 100, and still find yourself falling over and over. This message shows how to change that.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Introduction: The Prodigal Son’s Brother Is there anybody here who has been kind of a Prodigal Son – your story is kind of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:3

Good Days And Bad Days

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Feb 19, 2012

Some days everything is right and others everything is wrong; to get through them place our faith in the Christ. When we put our faith in Jesus christ, we are to be bold in proclaiming that faith.

Every day in our lives is not necessarily a good day. Once in awhile we experience bad days; maybe even some horrible days. Days which will make us question the possibility of another tomorrow or may even challenge our relationship with GOD. Hopefully, no one here is in the habit of placing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: United Methodist

Abiding Confession, Abiding God - 1 John 4:15 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 26, 2026

We are living in a restless age. Identities are curated, beliefs are customised, and truth is often treated like a preference rather than a reality. The apostle John calls us to a public, personal, and persevering confession of Jesus Christ.

Abiding Confession, Abiding God - 1 John 4:15 (NLT) Introduction: A Faith That Holds in a Shaking World We are living in a restless age. Identities are curated, beliefs are customised, and truth is often treated like a preference rather than a reality. In such a world, the apostle John writes with ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:15, John 1:14, 1 Corinthians 3:16, John 15:4, 1 Peter 2:24, Romans 10:9, 1 John 2:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Evidence Of Our Love

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

Our love for Christ is revealed by our willingness to obey His teachings

The Evidence of Our Love John 14:23 April 6, 2014 Evening Service On the whole, God's love for us is a much safer subject to think about than our love for Him. C.S. Lewis Mere Christianity How do we reveal that we really love Jesus? What is it that we do to show that our love for Christ is real? ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23

Denomination: Church Of God

Get On The Move Or Get Out Of The Way Part 1 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Get Moving or Get Out God’s Way Acts 13:1-3 On May 5, 1961, Alan Shepard climbed inside a little capsule attached to a rocket. As he sat on the launching pad, the countdown began. The entire future of our space program rested upon that launch being successful and that day the US became the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

“what Is That To You? Follow Me”

Contributed by Silas Eke on Feb 26, 2015

We should accept it as axiomatic that God’s dealings with our fellow-disciples are no concern of ours. Our business is to watch our motives carefully, to keep our eyes on the Lord whom we follow, and not to look over our shoulders at others.

Tested saints in all ages have been prone to complain like Israel: “the way of the Lord is not equal” (Ezekiel 18:29). Some of God’s dealings seem to contradict our innate sense of fairness; and instead of faithfully discharging our responsibilities, we are tempted to look over ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Private Worship Is Essential For A Healthy Relationship With God

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 17, 2018

Though public worship is vital to the growth of a congregation, private worship must never be neglected. In fact, private worship is essential if we will worship corporately. The message explores by examining an incident in the life of Gideon.

“As soon as Gideon heard the telling of the dream and its interpretation, he worshiped.” [1] Pastors will not have spent much time in the pastorate until they learn the awful truth that preparing for worship is such intense work and so demanding that worship may often be ignored! It is a tragic ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Encouragement For The Present Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 28, 2010

These people were only a few years out of the despair that failure brings but they were repentant & becoming obedient. So God gives them the assurance that He has responded to their repentance & obedience & has purposed a time of blessing.

ZECHARIAH 8: 9-17 ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THE PRESENT Although the previous prophecies in Zechariah 8:1-8 will only find their fulfillment in the establishment of Christ’s kingdom on earth the prophet does have an accompanying word of encouragement for the people of his generation. And from these ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Prescription For Backsliding (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 22, 2012

The greatest sermon your family will ever hear is the one you live before them every day!

Prescription For Backsliding April 22,2012 Deuteronomy 6:4-“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one! 5-You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. 6-“And these words ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons We Congregate Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 20, 2007

David expresses joy that is in the heart of the child of God who is offered a personal invitation to go to the house of public worship. This announcement meets the desire of the heart that is in the child of God who is in love with Christ and the invitat

Turn Your Bibles to Psalm 122:1 Title: Reasons We Congregate Theme: Reasons for Congregational Worship Services Series: Girding up the Local Church Introduction: Our key text today is written by King David (The Treasury of David; The Pulpit Commentary; Matthew Henry Commentary) and is part of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Miracle Of Joseph Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 2, 2016

Matthew shares with us the miracle story of Joseph - a young man who 1. Possessed a Spirit of Compassion 2. Possessed a Spirit of Openness 3. Cultivated a life of Obedience

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25 and Isaiah 7:10-17 Theme: 4th Advent - Joseph Matthew shares with us the story of Joseph - a young man who 1. Possessed a Spirit of Compassion 2. Possessed a Spirit of Openness 3. Cultivated a life of Obedience INTRO: Grace and peace from God our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Nazarene

The God Who Heals In Unexpected Ways Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

Naaman’s story teaches that healing is not about status, expectations, or emotions. It is about humility, obedience, and faith.

THE GOD WHO HEALS IN UNEXPECTED WAYS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 5:1-14 Supporting Texts: Exodus 15:26; Psalm 103:3; Matthew 8:1-3; Isaiah 55:8-9; James 5:14-16 INTRODUCTION: Naaman was a highly decorated military general—valiant, respected, and a man of influence. Yet, behind the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sing To The Lord A New Song

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 6, 2008

This is a funeral service for a Christian who has had been given the gift of music which he shared in his community, in church and as a public school teacher. Two helpful illustrations

In Jesus Holy Name Text: Psalm 98:1 Funeral “Sing to the Lord a New Song” Grace, Mercy and Peace to you from our risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. _________________ loved music. It was his life. That’s why I have chosen this verse from Psalm 98 as the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran