Sermons on Trust And Obedience:

Joseph Series

Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009

The life of Joseph told in a story narrative.

One of my favorites! I just want to tell this story, let it speak for itself. Gen 37 – 1898 BC – Joseph was 17 years old, living a shepherd’s life along with his 11 brothers. His father, Jacob, had recently moved to Hebron to be near his father Isaac. The story starts right out of the gate with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Risk Of Obeying God

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 13, 2010

When Peter took a risk and trusted God, he was able to see God do a miracle.

Intro. Backdrop of story, text. Genessaret, sea of Galilee - Called this because of a fertile plain along the coast - John 1:39 "He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour. 40 One of the two which heard John ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The First Steps Of Faith Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 4, 2017

In this sermon, we look at Abraham's first steps of faith as God makes promises and gives commands to Abraham.

Introduction: A. Let’s imagine for a minute that you are lost in the desert. 1. Your throat is parched and your tongue is dry. a. You tell yourself, “Just one sip of water, I’d give anything for just one sip!” 2. Then you see something up ahead – a water pump is sitting there in the middle of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Run For Your Life Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 23, 2010

Are you living too close to Sodom? When the Lord tells you to run don’t hesitate, don’t argue and don’t look back.

RUN FOR YOUR LIFE! Maybe you have heard the story of the two guys that were out hiking in the woods one day when they met up with a hungry bear. The bear started running towards them. The two guys started running but then the one guy stopped, opened up his backpack, pulled off his hiking boots ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:15-26

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Progress Not Perfection

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

The fifth in a six-part series ‘Get Your Feet Wet.’

This morning we begin with this quote from Max Lucado. (Slide 1) Whether or not storms come, we cannot choose. But where we stare during a storm, that we can. (Source: Max Lucado via twitter.com/MaxLucado, October 12, 2009) (I think that he has been reading John Ortberg’s book!) Look at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:30-31

Denomination: Church Of God

What Does It Mean To Be Commissioned?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 6, 2023

Isaiah’s perspective on God in the initial four verses gives us a feeling of God’s significance, power, and mystery. Isaiah's case of perceiving his sin before God urges us to admit our own wrongdoings.

Isaiah 6:1-13 The image of absolution that Isaiah gives advises us that we are pardoned as well. At the point when we perceive how incredible God is, how guilty we are, and the degree of His absolution, we get the strength to accomplish His work. How does our idea of the significance of God match ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Best Type Of Stress!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 5, 2022

(PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info) Note: This sermon was preached on the weekend of Queen Elisabeth II Platinum Jubilee Celebrations and that is why I have included so many royal illustrations.

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Jesus stresses the importance of listening (vs 19-22) (2). Luke stresses the seriousness of the storm (vs 23-24). (3). Luke stresses the authority and power of Jesus (vs 24). (4). Luke stresses the response of the disciples (vs 25). SERMON BODY: Ill: • The Queen's former ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:19-25

Denomination: Brethren

When God Doesn't Make Sense

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Nov 19, 2022

Most of us don't want to admit it, but more often than not God's instructions don't make sense. That's because God is not a sense God, he is a faith God. The question is... What do you do when God doesn't make sense?

Joshua 6:1-5 TLB - The gates of Jericho were kept tightly shut because the people were afraid of the Israelis; no one was allowed to go in or out. ² But the Lord said to Joshua, “Jericho and its king and all its mighty warriors are already defeated, for I have given them to you! ³?4 Your ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Commissioned

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 30, 2022

Isaiah's perspective on God in the initial four verses gives us a feeling of God's significance, power, and mystery. Isaiah's case of perceiving his sin before God urges us to admit our own wrongdoings.

The image of absolution, that Isaiah gives, advises us that we are pardoned as well. At the point when we perceive how incredible God is, how guilty we are, and the degree of His absolution, we get the strength to accomplish His work. How does our idea of the significance of God match ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Understanding Service- Understanding Yahweh And Following His Instructions (4) Series

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 11, 2021

Encouragement for workers in Kingdom Service

Understanding YAHWEH and following his instructions The Bible tells us that as far as the east is from the west so are my ways higher than yours. The human mind is incapable of totally comprehending the awesomeness, glory and wonder of YAHWEH. Many of us have difficulty grasping simple concepts ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:39, Psalm 95:3, Psalm 135:5

We Ought To Obey God…

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

When the disciples were beaten and imprisoned for their spreading of the gospel, they were told not to mention the name of Christ again.

WE OUGHT TO OBEY GOD… Preached: _____________ Text: Acts 5:26-29 Intro: When the disciples were beaten and imprisoned for their spreading of the gospel, they were told not to mention the name of Christ again. However, after receiving these orders from the council and the high priest, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God's Plan When Life Does Not Make Sense. Proverbs 3:5-6

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 12, 2024

Learning how to trust the Lord through the difficulties of life.

Trusting God’s plan when life doesn't make sense. Proverbs 3:5-6 Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rights Of Joseph And Mary

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Dec 6, 2024

What would be the reaction of an announcement of Jesus' birth to a woman in 2024 look like?

Sermon “The Rights of Joseph and Mary ” Dec 08 2024 The Annunciation What in the world would you think and more importantly what would you do if you were Mary and had a visit from the angel Gabriel and heard these words? The Birth of Jesus Foretold Lk 1: 26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Are We To Know Who Our Neighbor Is?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on May 4, 2025

Take a moment to think about who your neighbor is. It could be someone that may not live next door to you.

How Are We to Know Who Our Neighbor Is? Luke 10:25-37 During the conquest of the northern kingdom of Israel, the remnants of Jews that were left behind intermingled with their conquerors, the Assyrians. Being half Jew and half Gentile, they became known as the Samaritans. They were a mix of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Value Life, Not Power Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

Understanding Sanctification

Value Life, Not Power | Luke 10: (1) 17-20 [Introduction] Rejoice! • Context: Jesus sent out 72 of his followers (2 by 2) into neighboring towns to spread the message of the gospel. • Pray to the Lord of the Harvest – then Jesus sends them – when we respond to God’s call on our lives and GO – ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational