Sermons on Serving Obediently:

Overcome By Obedience Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 17, 2021

A truly amazing story in the OT is the promise that God made to Abram and Sarai that involved them having a son. Sarai unable to have children. The Promise was unexpected! As time went by, both of them passed the age of childbearing and there was a lot of mystery around God’s promise.

Overcome By Obedience Genesis 21:1-3; Genesis 22:1-14 Introduction A truly amazing story in the OT is the promise that God made to Abram and Sarai that involved them having a son. Sarai unable to have children. The Promise was unexpected! As time went by, both of them passed the age of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Excuses Or Obedience Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Feb 7, 2025

We will leave Saul alone with little to do but wait as Jesus had directed him to do; and we pick up our passage with God speaking to another servant.

“Excuses or Obedience” Acts 9:10-18 We left off last time with Saul being led by others to Damascus and left alone with strangers for 3 days. He did not eat or drink during that time. Vs. 6 “And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience For Exploits Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 14, 2025

Obedience to God is the key that unlocks supernatural exploits and enduring success in life and ministry.

OBEDIENCE FOR EXPLOITS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Deuteronomy 28:1-2 Key Verse: “If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land.” – Isaiah 1:19 Supporting Texts: John 2:5, 1 Samuel 15:22, Joshua 1:7-8, Luke 5:5-6 INTRODUCTION: Every act of obedience to God brings us ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith And Obedience PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 10, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the inseparable relationship between faith and obedience in our Christian walk, as exemplified by Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac.

Good morning, dear church family. It is a joy to be here with you today, in the house of our Lord, to share His Word and His wisdom. Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound lesson, a lesson that is as old as the hills, yet as fresh as the morning dew. It's a lesson about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Topics: Obedience, Faith

The Call Of Elisha

Contributed by Joe Robbins on Aug 28, 2009

To be called to a place of power, one must learn how to serve first.

The Call of Elisha I Kings 19:18-21 "Bible Passage" I. It was an unexpected/suprising call. A. Elijah didn’t find him in the schools of the prophets, but in the field. Not reading, nor praying, nor sacrificing, but ploughing. B. Idleness is no man’s honor, nor is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:18-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Are We A Servant?

Contributed by Joe Rowland on May 14, 2009

“Jesus came to serve”. We are servants to Jesus and we are to serve one another.

Are We A Servant? Philippians 2:12-17 12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now Are We A Servant? much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. 13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He Went On His Way

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 30, 2013

Sermon for the 4th Sunday after Epiphany, Year C, 2013

Luke 4: 21 – 30 / He Went On His Way Intro: An older lady sat in a worship service in a quaint southern town. The pastor was preaching against all kinds of sins from gambling to murder and everything in between. The Pastor started on the sin of gossiping and the old lady sat bolt-upright ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Consider Your Life Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 21, 2018

First of three messages drawing principles from Haggai. This message looks at God's first two admonitions to consider their calendar and their priorities.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch "Consider Your Life” Pt 1 Introduction Have you ever worked your head off and found little satisfaction when it was all over? Do you feel like the more money you earn the less there seems to be? Does whatever you do feel like a pointless chore or a bitter ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Using The Gifts God Gave You Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

serving, gifts, obedience, and surrender

USING THE GIFTS GOD GAVE YOU Matt 25: 14-30 (702) May 23, 2010 INTRODUCTION Being a disciple of Jesus involves taking a risk…"to deny yourself and take up your cross and start following Jesus is risky business. Discipleship involves surrender… giving up my time, my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Serving God Is Serving Your Country Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 9, 2009

So often as believers we seek to find blame for our nations woes in our leaders, in society, even by blaming Satan, but the blame for America decline can be laid at the feet of the church!

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 02, 2009 Date Preached: July 05, 2009 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Seasonal Sermon Series Sermon Title: Serving God IS Serving Your Country Sermon Text: 2 Chronicles 7:12-15 [ESV] Introduction: This weekend is a HUGE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience: Putting The D-I-E In Obedience Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 23, 2009

When you grow weary of your responsibilities, remember God has planted you in a certain place.

Is There A H.E.R.O. In The House? Series 4 of 4 Obedience: Putting the D-I-E In Obedience February 22, 2009 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: A In the 11th Century, King Henry III of Bavaria was fed up the set up of being King. 1 He applied to be a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:31

Denomination: Baptist

Romans 6:15-23: Gotta Serve Somebody Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jun 27, 2022

Freedom in Christ doesn't mean you have no master. It means you have a new master.

Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to Romans chapter 6. It’s been a minute since we have been in the book or Romans. But I wanted us to jump back in this Sunday, and I think God's timing on this is actually pretty amazing. You know, last week, on June 19th, we celebrated Father’s Day. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Session 10 "From Served To Serving” Series

Contributed by Rik Wadge on Dec 18, 2006

Week 10 0f 13

Seismic Shifts Session 10 “From Served to Serving” RBW (inspired from “seismic shifts” book) + Cannes Film Festival Video Clip: (50sec) children’s cancer video. Example of an act of unselfish service. Not giving to get, just giving. Congregational Scripture Reading: +Mark 10:45 (NIV) 45 For ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

Denomination: Bible Church

The Power Of Serving Series

Contributed by Brien Sims on Sep 19, 2006

There is a necessity of having serving and compassionate leaders in the face of persecution and a dying world in need of a savior.

Society today has placed its seal of approval on single parent households and homosexual adoption. The laws allowing such activity give evidence of such a stamp of approval. The ideas of familial leadership have begun to fail quickly. Sociologists and experts in family studies have just recently ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Church That Serves Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 5, 2008

Congregations are not spiritual spas. They’re places where needs are met and people are served.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 6:1-7 TITLE: “A CHURCH THAT SERVES” OPEN: A. A number of years ago, a team of white-jacketed scientists marched with clipboards in hand into the barnyard and sat down outside the chicken coop. They were there to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ