Sermons on Rescuing The Disobedient:

Saul Disobeys God (1 Samuel 13)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 8, 2025

What is the difference between a man after God's own heart and a man after self-glorification? Let's begin in 1 Samuel 13.

Did Saul act foolishly, disobeying God? What kind of heart was God looking for in a national leader? What kind of heart do we have? Let’s begin in 1 Samuel 13. How old was Saul when he began to rule and how long was he king? Saul was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua-Judges

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 28, 2022

Joshua took over leadership from Moses. After him came a series of chieftains, who led Israel through a repeated cycle of apostasy, punishment and rescue.

Joshua took over leadership from Moses to bring Israel into the promised land. After him came a series of judges or notable chieftains of various tribes, who led Israel through a repeated cycle of apostasy, punishment and rescue. Leadership How important are the words even today, “be strong and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Water From The Rock

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on May 16, 2004

Moses lost the chance to enter into the promised land because he was disobedient to God. That disobedience was caused by anger, pride, and lack of faith.

Water from the Rock After Moses had led the people out of Egypt, he had sent twelve spies into the promised land to see what lay before them. Because of the report brought back by ten of those spies, the people lose their faith in the Lord and fail to take the land. In chapter 14 of Numbers, the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-6, Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Doesn't Bless

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Sep 27, 2014

God did not bless the nation of Israel when there was sin and disobedience in their midst. God will not bless the church when they are disobedient to his commands

When God Doesn’t Bless Joshua 7: 1-26 Intro: Three churches – Baptist, Methodist, and Presbyterian – worked together to sponsor a community-wide revival. (The revival meetings were a success. New faces appeared, old friends returned, and neighbors were more aware of the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Families In Flames

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003

Just like God used Joseph to rescue his family, he may be using you to rescue your family.

Slide #1 FAMILIES IN FLAMES Slide #2 There is no such thing as the “perfect family.” The reason for this is that there is no such thing as “perfect people.” Jesus was the only “perfect person” that ever lived – which leaves you out. Because there are no “perfect people” it is impossible to have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Our Rescuer Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 23, 2015

God will not spare unrepentant sinners but will rescue the righteous.

God is our Rescuer 2 Peter 2:4-9 Rev. Brian Bill May 23-24, 2015 Love Comes Down – Jill Henderson When you have nothing left to hold onto Love comes down when your heart is lost When you need it most Lift up your voice and let Him hear your cry I lost my voice this week. I think ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Astonishing Facts About Jonah

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Aug 14, 2010

Jonah has attracted attention because of the sensational “fish story.” Anytime we consider the greatness of God’s power, we will be amazed. There are other things in the book of Jonah that are startling, astonishing, and amazing!

ASTONISHING FACTS ABOUT JONAH INTRODUCTION Jonah has attracted attention because of the sensational “fish story.” Anytime we consider the greatness of God’s power, we will be amazed. There are other things in the book of Jonah that are startling, astonishing, and amazing! I. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Israel's Sin And The Servant's Obedience

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 29, 2011

This study of Isaiah 50 compares the disobedience of Israel and the obedience of the humble servant who is the Lord's anointed one.

Isaiah 50: Israel’s sin and the Servant’s Obedience Intro: Isaiah 50 is the third “servant song” (the first two are Isaiah 42 and 49). This song shares some things in common with the previous chapter. There was an allusion to the disfigurement of the crucifixion when the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Despicable Me And Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 7, 2011

Jesus came to free us from our despicable selves! My prayer for each of us is that through this message we will be able to see ourselves as we really are, and that we will ask God to remake us into who He wants us to be. He wants to give us a new heart, a

Despicable Me and Amazing Grace Romans 7:14-25 14 We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin. 15 I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. 16 And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Five On Five Is Not Enough Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014

Lessons from Abram's rescue of Lot

Five On Five is Not Good Enough Genesis 14:1-16 • I know we have some basketball fans here today. Some people are fanatics. • Robert Russell tells this story: • huge rivalry in college basketball … University of Louisville and University of Kentucky. • one games, an ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

No More Than I Need Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014

Abram rescues Lot and refuses the booty

• You remember the famous “wax on, wax off” movie? • Miyagi: Now, ready? Daniel: Yeah, I guess so. • Miyagi: [sighs] Daniel-san, must talk. [they both kneel] • Miyagi: Walk on road, hm? Walk left side, safe. Walk right side, safe. Walk middle, sooner or ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Sin's Trinity Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Nov 25, 2000

SIN’S TRINITY NEGLECT, COMPROMISE, & DISOBEDIENCE

SIN’S TRINITY NEGLECT, COMPROMISE, & DISOBEDIENCE Nehemiah 13 I. Neglect – Three Broken Promises A. The Promise to Separate: Nehemiah 10:30 B. The Promise to Support: Nehemiah 10:39 C. The Promise to Serve: Nehemiah 10:31 II. Compromise – ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Trip To God's Woodshed

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002

God’s chastisement to His disobedient children.

HEBREWS 12: 5-11 “A TRIP TO GOD’S WOODSHED” A) I heard about a young boy that went off to one of these extremely expensive universities. * The bills were coming in monthly to these parents, & they were struggling to keep their head above water. * One day his mother received a letter from him ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of Unbelief Series

Contributed by Matthew Cook on Apr 19, 2005

Warnings about Disobedience Brought About by Faithlessness

The Dangers of Unbelief April 17, 2005 Center Point Baptist Church Introduction Present the following illustration on belief: People refuse to believe that which they don’t want to believe, in spite of evidence. When explorers first went to Australia they found a mammal which laid eggs; spent ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Mistakes - We All Make Them!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 25, 2020

I have taken some of my mistakes, & added some of yours - mixed them all together and have reached the conclusion that there are at least 4 major categories of mistakes, and all 4 of them are found in the Bible.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEST: Psalms 31; Genesis 12:10-13; 2 Kings 1:5-6; Jeremiah 8:20 ILL. I read a rather interesting story this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-13, 2 Kings 1:5-6, Jeremiah 8:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ