Sermons on Reward Of Obedience:

The Obedience Of Faith

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 29, 2008

I would like to ask a question. What good is faith if not acted upon?

Romans 16:25. Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which was kept secret since the world began 26. but now has been made manifest, and by the prophetic Scriptures has been made known to all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:25-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Obedience Works! Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 3, 2008

In one sense, the remnant was just like us--they had free access to the Word of God. God had just spoken His Word to them through Haggai and Zechariah. God’s Word was available--what were they going to do with it? What are we going to do with it?

1. Obedience was immediate 2. Obedience was inspired 3. Obedience was inclusive 4. Obedience was investigated Imagine if you will, not having access to a Bible. Throughout history, that’s the way it’s been for most people. In the early church, the Bible consisted of the Greek translation of ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 5:1-4, Ezra 5:7-17, Ezra 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Reckless Obedience

Contributed by Michael Duduit on Mar 3, 2008

My wife and I have a four-year-old son named Stephen. As with most four-year-olds, Stephen knows no fear. His philosophy is: why walk when you can run, why stand when you can climb?

You are invited to attend the National Conference on Preaching. To learn more: Visit: http://www.preaching.com/events/ncp/ -------- My wife and I have a four-year-old son named Stephen. As with most four-year-olds, Stephen knows no fear. His philosophy is: why walk when you can run, why stand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus On Obedience Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Sep 28, 2008

Part 13 of a 13 week series Hearing Jesus Again. This message looks at the key to the Christian life which is obedience.

Jesus On Obedience Part 13 in series Hearing Jesus Again Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 16, 2008 In 1887 there was a testimony meeting and evangelistic crusade in Brock¬ton, Mass¬a¬chu¬setts, featuring the famous evangelist D.L. Moody. A young man stood to speak, and it soon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

Obedience And Forgiveness

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 8, 2008

God wants complete obedience to His word. In return for our reentant behavior, we are forgiven.

Obedience and Forgiveness Matthew 21:23-32 Introduction In our Gospel message today, we see a parable read to the chief priests and the elders of the people. They were looking to find a way to squash Jesus’ authority and stop the spread of His influence. For centuries, the Pharisees had ran the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Lutheran

The Obedience Of Faith Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 5, 2008

Faith, obedience and patient acceptance of suffering can attract others to the Gospel.

“If it is you calling, Lord, bid me come to you.” We have all been called by Jesus–usually in a tiny, whispering sound, barely audible above the roar and clamor of our lives. That is why we must take time every day to pray, to listen in silence to the Walker on the waters. But we can’t ever ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Obedience In Adversity Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 6, 2008

Bad things happen but we are still called to obedience even through the storms of life.

Sermon Date: January 21, 2007 Sermon Text: Job 1:12-19 (NASB) 12 Then the LORD said to Satan, "Behold, all that he has is in your power, only do not put forth your hand on him." So Satan departed from the presence of the LORD. 13 Now on the day when his sons and his daughters were eating and ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Unity And Obedience

Contributed by Don Baggett on Sep 6, 2008

This day, the Day of Pentecost, brought forth events that would change history forever. The Lord had told them that power was going to come upon them, but they had no idea of what He was talking about. He told them He was going to send a comforter who w

Nobody could deny that the Day of Pentecost, as recorded in Acts 2, was one of the major days that stands out in the history of the world. When we awaken to a new day, after a night’s sleep, we probably have a routine that we pretty much follow. Every day usually starts out pretty much like the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Necessity Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008

Obedience is a must for those who want to have a right relationship with God.

The Necessity of Obedience [Give background of text- jailed & miraculously freed] Acts 5:25-32 Intro: If you know the story of the first man and woman in the Bible, you know that God gave them only one restriction: Don’t eat from one certain tree or you will certainly die. With a little help ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:26-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Obedience & Love

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 3, 2009

Just as God wanted to prepare the people from whom the Savior of the world was to come and they were to live as a distinct people until His coming. He desires that in us even today ~ His blood bought children, before His second coming.

Opening illustration: [Sultan Q__s disguises himself as an ordinary man and walks into a hospital] Introduction: We must think of the children of Israel camping in the meadow by the Jordan, looking across at the hills of the Promised Land; and must think of Moses, now a hundred and twenty years ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parade Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 14, 2009

To some Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem was triumphant. According to Philippians, it was an act of obedience by Jesus on his way to the cross.

Philippians 2:5-11 “Parade of Obedience” INTRODUCTION [Picture of hag and beautiful lady] We can see by this image that though people look at the same image, they do not always see the same thing. Looking at this picture some of you will see an old hag, while others will see a beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus' Obedience

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 4, 2007

God, the Father, desired strict obedience from Jesus and He desires the same from his children.

Text: “So when they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking Him” (Luke 2:45). Story: “When Orders Conflict” A young man about to enter the regular army was talking with an old soldier. The old soldier had been giving him some strong advice on the subject of obeying orders. “But ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

The Joy Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

Part 5 of a series on Philippians focusing on the example of Jesus

The Joy of Obedience Philippians 2:5-18 I. Introduction A. Examples of Obedience 1. Emily Wilson was a housekeeper for John Kenneth Galbraith. a) Galbraith was the most trusted economic voice in America from the mid thirties through the early seventies. b) After a long and grueling day, Galbraith ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking In Obedience Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 29, 2007

To walk in obedience means to walk in love.

Introduction: A. The story is told about a groom, whom during the wedding rehearsal, approached the minister with an unusual offer. 1. “Look, I’ll give you $100 if you’ll change the wedding vows. When you get to the part where I’m to promise to ’love, honor and obey’ and ’forsaking all others, be ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Obedience Factor Series

Contributed by Neil Lieder on Feb 12, 2007

Learn to Drive Week 6: The Obedience Factor stresses the importance of not only knowing God’s commands, but obeying them.

Learn to Drive Series Week 6 THE OBEDIENCE FACTOR: Doing exactly what you are told Immediately with a happy heart Tonight, as we follow up our baptismal service, and as we continue in our Learn to Drive in 2005 series, we want to look at the Obedience Factor. That is what baptism is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:8-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational