Sermons on The Power Of Obedience:

Three Promises For Obedience Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 22, 2010

A study of chapter 2 verses 1 through 23

Haggai 2: 1 – 23 Three promises for obedience 1 In the seventh month, on the twenty-first of the month, the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet, saying: 2 “Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and to the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Experience, Obedience, Fulfillment Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 6, 2004

As the conclusion of a series on the "Experiencing God" discipleship course, and for Christ the King Sunday and a stewardship emphasis. The only way one can experience God is to obey Him and wait for the grace of fulfillment.

The time comes when it is no longer good enough to know about something; you want to experience it directly. The moment comes when it just does not satisfy to have only an arm’s length relationship to something. The only thing that will satisfy is a first-hand, up close and personal, immediate ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-29

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowship Known By Obedience Series

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 17, 2008

Once we have accepted Christ, we must continue to be obedient so that we can continue our fellowship in Him. Our reward for obedience is eternal life.

There is something that we should all take note of in the Book of First John. Fellowship, sharing our lives in Christ, doesn’t continue for nothing. Once we have accepted Christ, we must continue to be obedient so that we can continue our fellowship in Him. Our reward for obedience is continued ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Humble & Obedient Heart

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 21, 2011

A message about the necessity of humbling our hearts, as shown by Jesus in LUKE 14:1-14. It is an explanation of this passage.

MATTHEW 23:11 “But the greatest among you shall be your servant.” When I was a teenager, I remember telling my father that I wanted to be a successful businessman when I grew up. He asked me what type of business I wanted to work in, and I told him I didn’t know, I just wanted to be a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: *other

The Blessing Of Financial Obedience Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 7, 2004

Malachi - The Final Prophet (part 7) Godly Insight for Today & Malachi 3:6-12

✎ Each of us are being affected by a universal law. It’s impact is felt by you, the chair you are sitting on, and your car sitting in the parking lot. Anything and anyone you can see around you submits to this law. Any idea what law it is? It’s the law of gravity. As powerful and far ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ups And Downs Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 9, 2004

A look at Elijah and how his obedience wasn’t determined by his feelings.

What type of person does God choose to confront politicians with His word? If you were to picture in your mind that type of person who would it be? Billy Graham? Perhaps he’s held audiences with every American President for forty years. Tony Campola? Maybe, he’s one of the three pastors who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46, James 5:17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Blessings Through Obedience

Contributed by David Cambridge on Aug 3, 2002

This lesson aims to demonstrate the distinction between ’works’ and ’obedience.’ We certainly cannot earn our salvation but OBEDIENCE is necessary.

Blessings Through Obedience Introduction 1. On the one hand, the Scriptures teach that we are saved by faith, not by works: "8For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9Not of works, lest any man should boast" (Ephesians 2:8-9) 2. On the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, James 2:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Five Characteristics Of Obedience

Contributed by Rick George on Apr 17, 2008

As Ruth stepped out of her comfort zone in obedience to God, we are also called to do just the same.

I hope you enjoyed this comical look at living in the comfort zone. Today we will be looking at how one amazing woman of God did just the opposite – she stepped outside of her comfort zone to trust and obey God no matter where His path led. Let’s pray. If you have your Bible please turn to the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Life Of Radical Obedience

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 28, 2011

A sermon exploring how, why, and what happened when the disciples--and we--say "yes" to the radical life of following Christ.

All right, turn in your Bibles to Luke Chapter 5, Luke Chapter 5. We’re continuing to look at the Book of Luke. And I really feel like--I was praying this week actually, I was talking to someone--we might be in the book of Luke until the Fall. We might just stay camped out here for a while ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Basis Of Obedience & Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 22, 2012

The believer who craves to grow more Christ-like must go to the Advocate & through Jesus' sacrifice find the cleansing & the conviction necessary to leave the horror of sin. Those who have done so will abide in God’s Word & walk in Christ-likeness.

1 JOHN 2:1-6 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] THE BASIS OF OBEDIENCE AND FORGIVENESS [John 14:23-24] The Apostle continues discussing the believers condition and conduct which he has personally discovered by walking in God’s light. Having revealed that even Christians sin daily, John goes on ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Sweet Path Of Obedience

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 18, 2018

This sermon focuses on the topic of OBEDIENCE - I. Obedience - A Present Experience II. Obedience - Empowered through Our Daily Walk With God III. Obedience - Transformational

Title: The Sweet Path of Obedience Scripture: John 6:1 - 21; Genesis 2:16; Revelation 22:14 Theme: Obedience This sermon focuses on the topic of OBEDIENCE - I. Obedience - A Present Experience II. Obedience is Empowered through Our Daily Walk With God III. Obedience is ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Obedience To His Commands

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Mar 17, 2003

We need to obey Jesus.

Obedience to His Commandments 1st John 2:3-6 Jeff Hughes I. Introduction a. By way of introduction, let’s briefly look at the five verses we studied last time. b. First, we looked at the deception of sin, we looked at the deception of saying we don’t have a sin nature, and the deception of saying ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Measure Of Obedience

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 9, 2001

Discover how God measures our obedience, and discover what a compliment He gives to us.

First John was written to counter the lies that crept into the church by 90 AD. These lies, we saw, are still present and so the responses John wrote almost 2000 years ago are quite applicable to us today. The first lie John dealt with is the lie that a right and healthy relationship with God ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: *other

Obedience In Our Witness Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 19, 2007

Regardless of where we are or what we are doing, our lives must ’shine’ Christ in all we do. We must live out our witness, we must act out our witness and we must speak out our witness for Christ!

Sermon Date: January 28, 2007 Sermon Text: Rom 10:14-15 (NASB) 14 How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in Him whom they have not heard? And how will they hear without a preacher? 15 How will they preach unless they are sent? Just as it is written, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons On Obedience And Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 30, 2007

Before Jesus ascends, the disciples get a crash course on what is needed to carry on the ministry of Jesus to which they have been called--and they just thought they were going fishing.

John 21:1-19 “Lessons on Obedience and Forgiveness” INTRODUCTION The school year is drawing to a close. Both students and teachers are talking about the end of school and are looking forward to the summer break. Before the end of school can occur, though, students must take the dreaded final ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Lutheran