Podcasts about obeying god

What happens when God asks you to do something—and you run the other way?In Part 2 of our study through the book of Jonah, Reagan Kramer dives into Jonah 1 and the powerful story of a prophet who heard directly from God but chose to go in the opposite direction. As Jonah boards a ship for Tarshish, a violent storm reveals something deeper: we cannot escape God's purposes, and our disobedience can affect the people around us.Reagan explores the sovereignty of God, human free will, spiritual warfare, salvation by grace through faith, and the difference between following God's leading and trying to live life in our own strength. She also examines the fascinating biblical practice of casting lots and why, after Pentecost, believers have the Holy Spirit to lead, guide, and give wisdom.Most importantly, this episode challenges us to look honestly at our own lives. Where might God be asking you to obey, but you are hesitating, hiding, or going the opposite direction? Reagan shares personal stories of moments when the Holy Spirit prompted her to reach out, encourage someone, or share what God had placed on her heart—and the unexpected blessing that came through obedience.In this episode:Jonah's decision to run from God's callingThe storm God used to get Jonah's attentionWhat biblical sovereignty meansGod's sovereignty and human free willWhy we cannot save ourselves through good worksJonah sleeping through the stormThe significance of the sailors calling out to their godsCasting lots in the Old TestamentWhy believers have the Holy Spirit to lead and guide themJonah's calling to bring the message of God to NinevehHow disobedience can cause us to miss opportunities to be a blessingLearning to recognize and respond to the Holy SpiritThe freedom and blessing found in obedienceReflection question:Where have you made it all about yourself and potentially missed the blessing God has called you to be a part of?How long are you going to say no to God? What consequences will you face?Have you thanked God for His mercy and grace over your life?Get your Bible, read Jonah 1, and join Reagan as we continue uncovering the revelation, freedom, and wisdom found in God's Word.Find more from Revelations Podcast hosted by Reagan Kramer: Website | Instagram | Apple Podcast | YoutubeBecome Part of Our Mission! Support The Revelations Podcast:Your support fuels our mission to share transformative messages of hope and faith. Click here to learn how you can contribute and be part of this growing community! This Episode is brought to you by Advanced Medicine AlternativesGet back to the active life you love through natural & regenerative musculoskeletal healing: https://www.georgekramermd.com/

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Following God doesn't always feel easy—but that doesn't mean you're going the wrong way. In “Lowing As They Went,” Dr. Michael Maiden draws from 1 Samuel 6, where two cows carry the ark of God back toward Israel. Though they cry out for the calves they've left behind, they continue straight down the road. Through this powerful picture, Dr. Mike shares how Jesus transforms us, grace enables us to obey, and our obedience can meet someone else's need. He also reminds us that worship doesn't end when we leave church. Every step of obedience can be an expression of love for God. Whatever you're facing, keep going with Him.

Summary: When a sudden storm catches a group of exhausted travelers off guard, the one already in the boat with them holds authority over the wind and the waves, calling them to trade fear and self-reliance for faith, prayer, and surrender.Title: Weathering the StormDate: 9/20/26, 10am, Sunday SermonSpeaker: Pastor Tom Van KempenApproximate Outline:00:00 - Welcome00:26 - Storms without warning03:06 - A stormy week04:01 - Mark 4: the storm at sea09:19 - Obeying God, still storms14:12 - Fear vs faith16:57 - Jesus asleep in the boat20:36 - Peace, be still30:31 - The Rembrandt painting33:54 - Prayer and surrender

obeying God or Culture part 2

obeying God or Culture part 2

When we consider the fact that God has a plan for each of our lives, we shouldn't conclude that this is a guarantee that life will be smooth. Or worse, we can get the impression that if I'm obedient life will be easier and if I'm disobedient, life will get worse.We are going to see together in Samuel 23:1-29 that God's plan for David had actually made his life harder and that his obedience to God put him in danger. Yet through all of this God was with him and blessed him.What do you expect when you obey God?Let's think through this together.

The State of Arkansas told Brenda “Granny” Smith to stop attending births. She wadded up the cease-and-desist letter and threw it away. Brenda had already spent years helping mothers when she found herself facing state scrutiny, an arrest warrant, legal bills, and what she says were eight years of Facebook screenshots collected as evidence. Why keep going? Because Brenda believed God had called her to stand beside women who needed help, and she was not willing to let fear of the state become more important than obedience to Christ. That lived experience eventually helped her recognize something about herself: the Christian faith she already practiced fit naturally with anarchy built on consent and non-aggression. Her challenge is simple: “If your faith doesn't require something difficult of you, why are you even doing it?” In this episode, Craig and Brenda dig into:

Let's face it, obedience isn't a fun topic for most of us. Between an American ethos that prizes individualism and innovation, a culture that pushes indulgence, and a natural human desire to be free from control, we don't like to feel compelled to follow anyone else's rules. So how do we break down that resistance and embrace obedience to God? And how can we build in ourselves a desire to heed God's word, rather than just doing so out of grudging obligation?In this week's episode, Redeemed founder Paul Amos and director Nate Dewberry examine obedience from a variety of angles, including cultural attitudes toward obedience, “have to” versus “want to,” and the immense benefits of following God's instructions, even when it's a challenge. They also discuss the leadership qualities that make people motivated to obey, and how obeying God's commandments on how to treat one another leads to a greater sense of community—and an infinitely more fulfilling existence.Segments/chapters0:00 Pre-show chit-chat5:36 Intro/How culture shapes our views on obedience11:48 Obeying out of desire vs. performing out of obligation17:01 Obedience as a path to a stronger relationship with God22:20 How caring about other people helps us be obedient for the right reasons28:40 The leadership traits that inspire sincere and willing obedience31:52 What helps us break down our resistance to obeying GodFind community, deepen your faith, join the brotherhood for free today at theredeemed.com/join.Visit The Redeemed's website for downloadable discussion question sets,  show notes, inspirational articles, more resources, or to share your testimony.Join our Exclusive Newsletter: Signup today and be the first to get notified on upcoming podcasts and new resources!The Redeemed is an organization giving men from all backgrounds a supportive, judgment-free environment, grounded in Christian love without demanding participation in any faith tradition, where they can open up about their challenges, worries, and failures—and celebrate their triumphs over those struggles.Starting Point: https://theredeemed.com/spJoin the Community: https://theredeemed.com/jointrHave a redemption story? Share your redemption story here.Interested in being a guest on our podcast?   Email Nate@theredeemed.comFollow The Redeemed on Social Media: PodcastYouTubeFacebook...

Obeying God is always the most wise choice when deciding to experience His best in your life.Donate: https://store.intouch.org/donate/generalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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WATCH NOW:  “Parasha Re'eh: Obeying God Out of Love” – Magbiel Hernandez (08/07/2026)Erev Shabbat Service, August 7, 2026More videos available on the Shoresh David Messianic Synagogue of Tampa Youtube channel https://youtu.be/CPDQp-z2kvY  Copyright Licensing InformationCCLI Profile #: 3931821Shoresh David is a congregation where Jews and Gentiles worship together. Whether you are an interfaith couple, Jewish person or a Christian, Shoresh David is a place where you can belong.  We look forward to seeing you at Services. Shalom!Website: http://www.shoreshdavid.orgFacebook: http://facebook.com/shoreshdavid - You can watch services live, Friday night 7:00pm ET / Saturday morning 11:00am ET via the Shoresh David Facebook Page.Shoresh David Messianic Synagogue of Tampa4320 W Bay to Bay Blvd, Tampa, FL 33629Phone: (813) 831-5673#messianicjudaism #yeshua #tampaSupport the show

SERMON REFLECTION QUESTIONS:1. The gospel is good news for people who recognize their need. How can this give us hope as we do gospel ministry? What would it look like to come to Jesus with greater humility and dependence this week?2. Pride in all its forms will lead us to oppose God and the gospel. What forms of pride do you see most within your own heart? What forms do you see most within our city?3. The apostles were willing to obey God rather than men. Where are you most tempted to care more about what people think of you than about being faithful to Jesus? What would obeying God rather than people look like in that situation?4. The apostles kept proclaiming the gospel even in the face of opposition because they had confidence in the gospel. How would greater confidence in the gospel change the way you think about the opposition, rejection, or discouragement you experience as a Christian? How can you draw confidence in the gospel and share the gospel this week?

WATCH NOW:  “Parasha Re'eh: Obeying God Out of Love” – Magbiel Hernandez (08/07/2026)Erev Shabbat Service, August 7, 2026More videos available on the Shoresh David Messianic Synagogue of Tampa Youtube channel https://youtu.be/CPDQp-z2kvY  Copyright Licensing InformationCCLI Profile #: 3931821Shoresh David is a congregation where Jews and Gentiles worship together. Whether you are an interfaith couple, Jewish person or a Christian, Shoresh David is a place where you can belong.  We look forward to seeing you at Services. Shalom!Website: http://www.shoreshdavid.orgFacebook: http://facebook.com/shoreshdavid - You can watch services live, Friday night 7:00pm ET / Saturday morning 11:00am ET via the Shoresh David Facebook Page.Shoresh David Messianic Synagogue of Tampa4320 W Bay to Bay Blvd, Tampa, FL 33629Phone: (813) 831-5673#messianicjudaism #yeshua #tampaSupport the show

In this interview with Dr. James Renihan, we discuss Article 48 and 49 of the First London Baptist Confession of Faith.

It's possible to attend church, serve faithfully, and say all the right things while your heart is far from God. And even genuine believers can fall into the routine of simply going through the motions.In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Jesse Randolph and Aaron Nicholson sit down with Greg Thomas to discuss what it means to truly be part of the church, how both unbelievers and believers can “play church,” and the questions we should ask to examine our own hearts.They also discuss how to respond when you realize you've been going through the motions—and how parents and spouses can faithfully encourage loved ones whose hearts may not be in it.Sound Words is a ministry of Indian Hills Community Church, a Bible teaching church in Lincoln, NE. Sound Words is also a partner of Foundations Media, a collective of Christian creators passionate about promoting biblical theology and applying it to everyday life. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org.Follow on InstagramFollow on FacebookFollow on YouTubeFollow on TwitterFollow on ThreadsVisit https://ihcc.org

Send us Fan MailSaul was brave and led Israel into battle, but he struggled to obey God completely. First, he offered a sacrifice that only the priest was supposed to offer. Later, when God gave him another chance to obey, Saul only followed part of God's command and tried to make excuses. Samuel reminded him that obeying God is better than offering sacrifices.Because Saul would not fully obey, God sent Samuel to Bethlehem to find a new king among Jesse's sons. Samuel thought the tallest, strongest son looked like a king, but God said He looks at the heart. Finally, young David was called in from watching the sheep. God chose him, and Samuel anointed David with oil. David returned to the fields, waiting for God's timing to become king.Talk about it:Why was Saul's “halfway obedience” a problem?What did Samuel mean when he said obeying God is better than sacrifice?Why didn't God choose Jesse's oldest son?What does it mean that God looks at the heart?How can you obey God completely this week?Visit our website: kathyskidsstorytime.orgWe'd love to hear from you.To reach us quickly, click the “Send us a text” link at the top of the episode description.Or write to us by mail:Kathy's Kids StorytimePO Box 44270Charlotte, NC 28215-0043

Is it ever right to disobey those in authority over us? What about when they tell us to disobey God? From his Acts sermon series, today R.C. Sproul examines our responsibilities before the Lord and before the civil rulers He has established. Get R.C. Sproul's commentary on the book of Acts with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Acts commentary ebook with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Because God's Word is true and has divine power to change lives, we who lead God's people must proclaim it faithfully and live it exemplarily while keeping it ever before the eyes and ears of our hearers. I. Keep Proclaiming the Truth with Authority v 11 II. Be the Example of the Truth You Proclaim v 12 III. Devote Yourselves to Hearing, Believing and Obeying God's Word v 13

Saturday is review day on The Daily Promise. Every Saturday, we review the promises of the week so we can allow them to go deep into our hearts and lives. Here are the promises we covered this week. Romans 5:1 – The Promise of Real Peace. Romans 10:17 – Faith Comes from God's Word. Isaiah 62:5 – You are God's Delight. Ephesians 2:4-5 – Made Alive with Christ. Psalm 119:14 – The Joy of Obeying God.

Today's Promise: Psalm 119:4 Obedience doesn't always sound exciting. To many people, obedience brings to mind rules, restrictions, and missed opportunities. But God's Word paints a completely different picture. In Psalm 119:14, the psalmist says he rejoices in God's statutes the way someone rejoices over great riches. How can obedience become a source of joy?   In today's episode, you'll discover four powerful reasons why following God's Word is one of life's greatest blessings. You'll see how obedience brings God's favor, protects you from unnecessary heartache, pleases your heavenly Father, and demonstrates your love for Christ. When you understand that God's commands are given for your good, obedience becomes less of a duty and more of a delight.   Join me as we explore today's promise and learn why the benefits of walking in God's will far outweigh the temporary pleasures of disobedience. God's path is always the path of lasting joy.

The idea of fashioning our lives. We choose whether we let our desires rule us or God's will mold us. Broadcast #7130To help support this podcast, please visit walkwiththeking.org/donate and select "Podcast" from the dropdown menuA transcript of this broadcast is available on our website here. To hear more from Bob Cook, you can find Walk With The King on Facebook or Instagram.

Read OnlineFamilial Kinship in the KingdomSomeone told him, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, asking to speak with you.” But he said in reply to the one who told him,“Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?” And stretching out his hand toward his disciples, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of my heavenly Father is my brother, and sister, and mother.” Matthew 12:47–50Those unfamiliar with Catholic teaching and devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary might misinterpret this passage as diminishing Jesus' love for His mother or the singular role she holds in salvation history. Such an interpretation is gravely mistaken.The purpose of Jesus' words is to highlight the eternal reality of spiritual kinship in the Kingdom of Heaven that begins here on earth. In God's Kingdom, our communion is not based on earthly bloodlines. While biological relationships—between parents, children, and siblings—may retain a unique bond in Heaven, the deepest and most enduring union is forged through shared obedience to the will of the Father.This spiritual kinship does not begin in Heaven; it begins now. Through the grace of Baptism, we become sons and daughters of the Father and members of Christ's Body. From that moment, we are united not by flesh, but by adoption—through faith and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. The Church, as God's family on earth, is already a foretaste of the eternal communion we hope to enjoy in glory.This truth is clearly expressed in the Lord's Prayer. When Jesus taught us to address God as “Our Father,” the “our” does not refer to earthly relatives, but to all who live as God's children, united by grace and fidelity to His will. On earth and in Heaven, it is filial obedience that binds us to the Eternal Son and forms the Mystical Body of Christ. In that union, we cry out together, “Father!”Among those who have conformed themselves well to the will of God, none has equaled the perfection of the Blessed Virgin Mary. From the moment of her Immaculate Conception, she listened attentively to the Father's voice and responded with unwavering fidelity. Her cooperation with grace was complete, so that the Angel Gabriel rightly called her “full of grace.” To be full is to lack nothing—to be wholly receptive to God's will.Therefore, when Jesus said, “Whoever does the will of my heavenly Father is my brother, and sister, and mother,” His words applied supremely to His own mother. Far from diminishing her, they reveal the depth of her sanctity. She was not only His mother according to the flesh, but also His most perfect spiritual kin. In her, the ideal of divine sonship and discipleship is fulfilled to the highest degree.Alongside the Blessed Mother—who is uniquely and perfectly united to her Son in spiritual kinship—we, too, are invited to share in God's family. In Christ, we become kin to Jesus, to His mother, to the angels and saints, and to one another as children of the Father. Though we remain pilgrims on earth, we share in these bonds to the extent that we conform ourselves to the Father's will. In Heaven, those bonds will be perfected, and we will forever rejoice in the reward of belonging to God's household. Nothing could be greater.Reflect today on your deep longing to belong. We often seek acceptance from family, friends, and those around us, but that longing is ultimately fulfilled only by grace, in the spiritual communion that flows from obedience to the Father's will. Obeying God is a blessing, not a burden. It makes us who we are meant to be. The fruit of that obedience is the deepest peace and joy the heart can know: the joy of belonging to God's eternal family.Heavenly Father, You have called me not only to follow You, but to belong to You. May Your will be my delight. Form me in the image of Your Son, that I may live in the communion of love that unites all Your children. Through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, draw me deeper into the mystery of divine kinship. Father, I love You. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image: Holy Family, by GiovanniSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

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an expository sermon on Deuteronomy 9:1-10:11 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on July 12, 2026

In this episode of Pray the Word on 1 Samuel 3:10, David Platt urges us to listen to God's Word and walk in step with his Spirit.Explore more content from Radical.

The 10 Commandments Hyperlink Episode (E15) — Sometimes at the close of a series, we'll dig through the podcast archives to find clips that discuss similar ideas from a different perspective. In this 10 Commandments series, we explored how trusting in God's wisdom leads to true life and flourishing, while building lives on our own terms often leads to pain. So in this hyperlink episode, we'll listen to three clips that explore this theme further. First, Jon and Tim break down the literary structure of the stories surrounding the 10 Commandments, which highlight humanity's reluctance to wait on God's commands. Second, Jon, Tim, and former BibleProject scholar Carissa Quinn look at how the golden calf story in Exodus 32 relates to the 10 Commandments. And finally, Jon, Tim, and Carissa discuss how all of the Bible's poems, narratives, laws, and letters are wisdom for us. CHAPTERS The Literary Structure of Exodus 19-24 (0:00-11:32) Obeying God on Our Terms (11:32-31:10) Commandments in a Modern Context (31:10-47:10) REFERENCED RESOURCES Find the 10 Commandments full collection of resources here. Clip 1 is from “Testing at Mount Sinai,” episode 6 in our 2022 series, Exodus Scroll. Clip 2 is from “A God of Our Own Making,” episode 2 in our 2020 series, Character of God. Tim reads quotes from both the Talmud (sometimes referred to as the Babylonian Talmud) and Midrash Exodus Rabbah in the discussion about the golden calf of Exodus 32. Clip 3 is from “Wisdom for Life's Complexity,” episode 8 in our 2021 series, The Paradigm. Find the 10 Commandments full collection of video, podcast, and written resources here. Check out Tim's extensive collection of recommended books here. SHOW MUSIC “The Shepherd” by Lofi Sunday feat. Marc Vanparla “Just Truth” by Lofi Sunday feat. Yoni Charis BibleProject theme song by TENTS  SHOW CREDITS Production of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host for today is Michelle Jones. Our creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The first of the Ten Commandments states, "You shall have no other gods before me." Each of us experience the temptation to "worship idols" in our own lives any time that we feel the urge to heed the commands or expectations of the world. God should be the center of our attention and concern—not empty appeals of celebrities, political figures, or other worldly figures. We belong to Christ and are called to reject empty priorities and follow God's ways and commands. Under the threat of death, Peter and the Apostles said: "We must obey God rather than men." Inspired by their courage and example, may we reject the untruths and empty promises of the world. Instead, may we follow God's ways and the Joy of the Gospel, no matter the cost.

The apostles' keep preaching the same message; of Jesus crucified at the hands of sinful men and then raised to life for their salvation by faith. Their witness of believing the gospel message they are teaching is impacting their entire community, and it's challenging many of the people who feel threatened by it. Christians today are to remember their allegiance and obedience to the Lord comes above all others. 

Obeying God - Miranda Myers 5-24-26

Follow us on:Facebook: agapechurchsloInstagram: @agapechurchsloWebsite: agape.churchPrimary TextGenesis 6:9, 13–14, 22; Hebrews 11:7Foundational ScriptureHebrews 12:1 (ESV)Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.Have you ever done something that made perfect sense to you because you knew why you were doing it, but it looked absolutely ridiculous to everybody else?Imagine Noah for a moment. Day after day, week after week, year after year, building something nobody around him had ever seen before, for a storm nobody around him believed was coming. Can you imagine the conversations?“Noah, what are you doing?” “I'm building an ark.” “What's an ark?” “It's a really big boat.” “What's the really big boat for?” “For the flood.” “What flood, we're in the desert?”…And in that moment, Noah had to decide whether he was going to live by what people thought or by what God said.That is not just Noah's struggle. That is ours. Because there are moments in every believer's life when obedience to God will put you out of step with the culture around you. There will be seasons when doing the right thing will not be applauded. There will be times when honoring God will make you look strange, extreme, or out of touch with current times.And in those moments, you need more than inspiration. In those moments, you need conviction.That is why this summer we are in this series, CAMPFIRE. We are sitting down with men and women from Scripture who still speak to us through what Hebrews 12:1 calls a great cloud of witnesses. They do not just inspire us from a distance… Their lives testify to us… Their stories call to us… Their faith still has something to say to our modern struggles, our leadership decisions, our family battles, and our everyday obedience. And today, if Noah sat down across from you at the campfire, with a cup of coffee in his hand, I think he would say something like this:“If you are going to walk with God, THERE WILL BE TIMES YOU HAVE TO STAND ALONE.”[OUR BIG IDEA TODAY IS THIS…]Obedience to God will sometimes set you apart from the crowd, but WHAT SETS YOU APART FROM THE CROWD IS OFTEN WHAT GOD USES TO PRESERVE YOUR FUTURE. Let's look at the life of Noah.Point 1: NOAH WALKED WITH GOD IN A CORRUPT GENERATIONGenesis 6:9These are the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation. Noah walked with God.I love that the Bible does not first describe Noah by what he built. It describes him by how he walked.Before Noah ever built an ark, he built a life with God.The text says he was righteous, blameless in his generation, and that he walked with God. That doesn't mean Noah was sinless. It means he was set apart. It means there was something distinct about him. It means when everybody else was going one direction away from God, Noah was going in the other toward God.And that matters because Genesis 6 makes it clear that Noah was not living in an easy environment. He was living in a corrupt generation. Wickedness had spread. Violence had increased. Human hearts had drifted far from God.So notice this… Noah's righteousness is made even more visible because of the darkness around him.Faithfulness is often most visible when compromise is most common.It does not take much courage to blend in. It does not take much conviction to go with the flow. But it takes real faith to walk with God when the people around you are not.Some of us keep waiting for culture to get easier before we obey more deeply. But that is not how this works. Noah shows us that the darker the culture gets, the more distinct the people of God should become.We are not called to be strange for the sake of being strange… We are called to be holy.We are not called to be difficult for the sake of being difficult… We are called to be faithful. We are not called to chase cultural approval… We are called to walk with God.There is a difference… And I want to pause here and make this very practical.Some of you are trying to follow Christ in spaces where very few people share your convictions. You are the only believer in your friend group. The only one in your department trying to live with integrity. The only one in your family who is taking God seriously right now. The only one trying to honor God in your dating life. The only one trying to lead your home biblically.And the temptation in those moments is to think, “Maybe I'm doing too much.”But Noah would tell you, “No. Maybe you're just walking with God.”Because faithfulness does not always feel popular. SOMETIMES FAITHFULNESS FEELS LONELY.But let me say this clearly: Just because you are OUTNUMBERED DOES NOT MEAN YOU ARE OUT OF GOD'S WILL.Noah walked with God while living in a corrupt generation.And Agape, that is still the call.Not to mirror the culture… Not to blend into the crowd… Not to adjust truth to fit the moment… BUT TO WALK WITH GOD.Psalm 1:1–3 tells us blessed is the person who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked but delights in the law of the Lord.Psalm 1:1–3 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither - whatever they do prospers.Romans 12:2 tells us not to be conformed to this world, but to be transformed by the renewing of our mind.Romans 12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.That is Noah… And that must be us.BIG TRUTHYOUR ENVIRONMENT MAY BE DARK, BUT YOUR LIFE CAN STILL BE DISTINCT.Point 2: GOD OFTEN ASKS FOR OBEDIENCE BEFORE HE EXPLAINS EVERYTHINGGenesis 6:13–14And God said to Noah, “I have determined to make an end of all flesh, for the earth is filled with violence through them. Behold, I will destroy them with the earth. Make yourself an ark of gopher wood. Make rooms in the ark, and cover it inside and out with pitch.This is one of the most remarkable moments in Scripture.God gives Noah an assignment that has no cultural precedent, no public support, and no visible confirmation.God tells Noah to build before he ever sees rain.Now for us, rain is ordinary. Flood language is familiar. Boats make sense. But this was not the case for Noah.Noah is obeying God in a category he has never personally experienced… And that is what makes obedience so powerful.Because obedience is not based on full understanding. Obedience IS BASED ON FULL TRUST. A lot of us want step #10 before we ever take step #1. We want God to explain everything, map it all out, solve every question, remove every uncertainty, and guarantee every outcome before we move.But if God always explained everything, IT WOULD NOT REQUIRE FAITH.Hebrews 11:7 says,By faith Noah, being warned by God concerning events as yet unseen, in reverent fear constructed an ark for the saving of his household. By this he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.Did you catch that phrase? As yet unseen. Noah built in response to something he had not yet seen.And there are seasons when that is exactly what obedience looks like for you and me.You forgive before you feel closure.You tithe before you see abundance.You serve before you feel recognized.You say yes before all the details are clear.You build because God said build…There are marriages that need to hear this.There are leaders who need to hear this.There are parents who need to hear this.There are believers sitting in this room right now who have been delaying obedience because you keep ASKING FOR CLARITY GOD NEVER PROMISED TO GIVE IN ADVANCE.Let me help you… Sometimes God gives enough light for the next step, but not the whole staircase.That is not God being cruel. That is God developing trust.Because if you only obey when it makes sense, then your obedience is still rooted in your own understanding.But Proverbs 3:5–6 says,Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.Noah teaches us that sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is move at the level of what God said, even when you cannot fully explain why.And this particularly difficult for modern people because we are trained to trust what is measurable, trust what is visible, and trust what is immediate… But faith has always required a different posture.Faith says, “If God said it, that is enough for me to start building.”BIG TRUTHYOU DO NOT NEED FULL EXPLANATION TO GIVE FULL OBEDIENCE.Point 3: STANDING ALONE WITH GOD IS BETTER THAN FITTING IN WITHOUT HIMIf Noah's neighbors saw him working on that ark, I promise you he looked foolish.Because obedience often looks foolish before it looks wise.And, if we're honest with the dialogue of our hearts, that is one of the hardest parts of following God. Not just doing what is right… but doing what is right while being misunderstood, criticized, and even mocked.Noah's obedience likely looked ridiculous to people around him.But what the world mocks today may be what God honors tomorrow. There are people who will laugh at your boundaries. Laugh at your convictions. Laugh at your commitment to purity. Laugh at your decision to honor God with your money. Laugh at your refusal to compromise. Laugh at your decision to forgive. Laugh at your insistence on truth.But you have to settle something in your spirit… Standing alone with God is better than fitting in without Him. Because fitting in can get expensive… It often costs you conviction. It costs you peace. It costs you clarity. Sometimes it costs you spiritual authority.And the truth is, if you spend your life trying to be accepted by people who do not value obedience to God, you will eventually be pressured to disobey the God who called you, blessed you, gifted you, and ultimately died for you!Noah reminds us that loneliness and abandonment ARE NOT the same thing. Just because you are standing apart does not mean God has left you. In fact, sometimes separation is evidence of consecration.Sometimes the reason you do not fit in is because God has set you apart.2 Corinthians 6:17 says,Therefore go out from their midst, and be separate from them, says the Lord,and touch no unclean thing; then I will welcome you,Now that does not mean isolation from the world. It means distinction within it. We are in the world, but not of it. We love people, but we do not mirror every value around us.And there are moments when you must choose whether you want the comfort of the crowd or the companionship of God… Noah chose God!And eventually, what looked foolish was revealed as wisdom.Agape, hear me: The crowd is often loud, but it is not always right.Popularity is not proof of truth… Agreement is not always confirmation. And resistance is not always a sign that you missed God.Sometimes resistance is the evidence that you hit something important.BIG TRUTHDO NOT CONFUSE STANDING ALONE WITH BEING ABANDONED. Point 4: OBEDIENCE DOES NOT JUST BLESS YOU — IT CAN PRESERVE OTHERSGenesis 6:22Noah did this; he did all that God commanded him.Noah's obedience was personal, but it was never merely private.His faithfulness impacted his whole household… His obedience had generational impact… And that's one of the strongest lessons in the whole story.We often think obedience is just about me and God. My calling.My peace. My blessing. My breakthrough.But Noah reminds us that your obedience may become shelter for somebody else. Parents, your obedience matters; Leaders, your obedience matters. Husbands, wives, singles, students, pastors, business leaders—your obedience matters!Because when you honor God, you are not just making a personal choice. You may be building something your children will one day live inside of. You may be making a decision that preserves a marriage, shifts a family line, protects a ministry, or opens a future you cannot yet see.Noah built an ark, but what he was really building was preservation.And that speaks to us in such a practical way.When you pray instead of panic, you may be preserving your home.When you stay faithful instead of compromising, you may be preserving your witness.When you obey God financially, you may be preserving future freedom.When you choose purity, you may be preserving your future marriage.When you repent quickly, you may be preserving the tenderness of your heart.When you stand for truth, you may be preserving somebody else's courage.Never UNDERESTIMATE THE REACH OF YOUR OBEDIENCE.You may think nobody notices. You may think it is just your private yes. You may think it is just another ordinary day of choosing faithfulness.But Noah would tell you: “You do not always know who is in the ark of your obedience yet.”Acts 16:31 And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.”Deuteronomy 5:29 points to the blessing that comes when God's people fear Him and keep His commands, for them and their children.Deuteronomy 5:29 Oh that they had such a heart as this always, to fear me and to keep all my commandments, that it might go well with them and with their descendants forever!BIG TRUTHPRIVATE OBEDIENCE CAN HAVE PUBLIC AND GENERATIONAL IMPACT. I want to give you four practical takeaways for this message…Ways to Apply Noah's Lesson This Week1. DO WHAT GOD SAYS EVEN WHEN IT IS UNPOPULARStop waiting for applause to obey. Stop checking whether your conviction is trending. Stop measuring truth by public acceptance.If God said it, that settles it.This week, I challenge you to identify one area where delayed obedience has been hiding behind fear of people's opinions. Then obey God there.2. STAY CLOSE TO GOD WHEN CULTURE GROWS DARKERNoah walked with God in a corrupt generation. That means your answer to cultural darkness is not panic. Your answer to cultural darkness is proximity to God!Stay in the Word. Stay in prayer. Stay in worship. Stay in community. Stay sensitive to the Holy Spirit.Do not let darkness push you away from God when it should be driving you closer to Him.3. DO NOT CONFUSE STANDING ALONE WITH BEING ABANDONEDSome of you need to hear this in your spirit.If you are the only one in your family trying to break a cycle—you are not abandoned.If you are the only one in your friend circle trying to live holy—you are not abandoned.If you are the only one at work refusing to cut corners—you are not abandoned.You may be standing alone socially, but you are not standing alone spiritually.4. REMEMBER YOUR OBEDIENCE MAY PROTECT MORE PEOPLE THAN YOU REALIZEYour yes to God may become safety for your children.Your faithfulness may become encouragement for a friend.Your conviction may become a model for someone who is watching quietly.Keep building. Keep obeying. Keep trusting.You may not fully understand what your obedience is preserving yet.When you read Noah's story, it is easy to focus on the ark.The size of it. The scale of it. The miracle of it.But the ark began long before the first board was cut. It began in a heart that had already decided: “I gonna walk with God, even if nobody else does.”… And that is where obedience begins for us too… in a settled private conviction.So let me ask you today: What has God told you to build? What has God told you to stop? What has God told you to start? Where has God been calling you to obey, even though it does not yet make sense? Where have you been tempted to fit in, when God has called you to stand apart?Because this is the lesson from Noah: Obedience to God will sometimes set you apart from the crowd, but what sets you apart is often what God uses to preserve your future. And I believe there are people in this room who are in ark-building season.It is repetitive.It is costly.It is misunderstood.It is not glamorous.It is not celebrated.It may even feel lonely… BUT KEEP BUILDING!.Because when the rain comes, what looked foolish in one season will be revealed as faithfulness in another.RESPONSE / PRAYER MOMENTMaybe today your prayer needs to be:“Lord, help me obey You before I understand everything.”“Lord, strengthen me to stand when I feel alone.”“Lord, keep me close to You in a corrupt generation.”“Lord, use my obedience to preserve what matters most.”LET'S PRAY THAT TOGETHER.Father, thank You for the witness of Noah. Thank You that You still speak through lives of faith. Strengthen us to walk with You in dark times. Give us the courage to obey You when it is unpopular, when it is costly, and when we stand alone. Help us trust Your voice more than public opinion, and Your promises more than what we can see. And let our obedience not only bless us, but preserve those connected to our lives. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Pastor Brie shares a sermon about Obeying God as part of the series "With God, with each other"

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Get your Hosea Scripture Journal now. Our shout-out today goes to Jeffrey Nelson from Mooresville, NC. Thanks for your partnership in Project23. Our text today is Hosea 1:3. So he went and took Gomer, the daughter of Diblaim, and she conceived and bore him a son. — Hosea 1:3 Hosea doesn't argue. He doesn't delay. He doesn't negotiate the terms. He simply obeys. "So he went and took Gomer…" That short phrase reveals something powerful about Hosea's character. When God spoke, Hosea acted. Even though the assignment was painful. Even though it would affect his reputation. Even though the cost would follow him for years. Hosea marries Gomer, the woman God told him to take as his wife. And just like that, the prophet's life becomes the message. The marriage itself would be difficult, but God was revealing something deeper through it. Hosea's faithful love for an unfaithful wife would mirror God's covenant love for a people who continually turned away from him. Throughout the Bible, marriage often reflects the covenant relationship between God and his people. The prophets described Israel as God's bride. Later, the New Testament describes the church as the bride of Christ. Marriage is meant to reflect covenant faithfulness. That's why Israel's idolatry was so serious. It wasn't just disobedience—it was betrayal. The people who belonged to God were giving their hearts to other gods. Hosea's obedience allowed the nation to see this truth in a way they could not ignore. Sometimes God asks his people to obey in ways that stretch their comfort and challenge their understanding. Obedience may cost time, reputation, relationships, or personal plans. But faithful obedience always begins the same way. God speaks. And we respond. So today, consider this: is there an area where God has already made his will clear, but hesitation or fear has kept you from acting? Faith grows when obedience moves from intention to action. Take one step today toward doing what you already know God has called you to do. DO THIS: Identify one clear step of obedience God has already placed in front of you—and take that step today without delay. ASK THIS: Where in your life might God be asking for obedience right now? What fears or concerns sometimes keep you from acting on what God has already made clear? How might your obedience influence the people around you? PRAY THIS: Father, give me the courage to obey you even when obedience feels costly or uncomfortable. Help my life reflect faithfulness to you. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Trust and Obey"

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The message on the Four Spiritual Laws emphasized becoming more like Jesus in daily life. The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch because they reflected Christ in their actions. True transformation begins within and is expressed outwardly. The acronym “GROW” was shared as a guide: Going to God in prayer daily, Reading the Bible through Sunday messages, the Gospels, and quiet time, Obeying God moment by moment, and Witnessing through one's life. Spiritual growth is intentional and consistent, and by practicing these habits, believers can genuinely reflect Jesus and influence others through both their character and actions.

Scripture shows us that God rewards those who diligently seek Him (Hebrews 11:6, KJV). But what does that actually look like in everyday life? This devotional breaks down the difference between passive faith and active pursuit—and why diligence is the key to living a faithful, fruitful, and obedient life. You'll discover: ✔ What biblical diligence truly means (and why it matters) ✔ Why passivity leads to spiritual drift—and how to avoid it ✔ How diligence impacts your prayer life, work, and relationships ✔ The connection between diligence, favor, and long-term fruitfulness ✔ Why obedience flows from grace—not performance From the Garden of Eden to the early church, diligence has always been required to walk in obedience to God. And ultimately, Jesus Himself modeled perfect diligence—learning obedience through what He suffered. "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him." —Hebrews 11:6 

Obeying God, but still in a storm?

Obeying God above men infuriates the world but brings the greatest blessing. Pastor Micah preaches at King's Cross Church.

Peter says that the apostles must obey God rather than men, in response to the religious leaders call to stop speaking about Jesus. What does he mean, and when does this apply? Support the showVisit us at intheway.org or stjohnspembroke.ca. 

On my desk is a memo board of reminders. Pinned on it is a list, “10 Habits for Great Health” that I cut out of a nutrition magazine years ago. Recently, I was stunned that even though I see this list every day, I could only remember four items. The list was such a familiar part of my daily surroundings that I’d glance at it without really seeing it or following what it said. James describes something similar in the attitude of many believers toward the Scriptures: “Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and . . . goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like” (James 1:23-24). Many followers of Christ are aware of what the Bible says. However, we may “merely listen to the word” (v. 22), but the extent to which we submit to it ends there. In this way, we deceive ourselves about the power and authority of Scripture, failing to see it as providing the “perfect law that gives [us] freedom” (v. 25). James tells us to be “doers of the word” (v. 22 NASB). We’re to look “intently into” Scripture and to “[continue] in it” (v. 25), to keep doing “what it says” (v. 22). Obeying God should be not just something we do, but flow from who we are. By His strength, we can live out His Word in our world.

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The Bible account is clear: God gave the Law to the Israelites because they did not obey His voice. That's amazing! But what's more amazing is that God's disciples this very day can know His voice by simply reading the Bible. Then they can obey that. And there's nowhere where and when God's voice is more clear than when Jesus personally commissioned all His disciples, then and now, to go forth and make more disciples! Join Kevin as we dive into the intimate awesomeness of obeying God's voice! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

www.tswrightspeaks.comwww.godcenteredconcept.comwww.jesussaid.tvEpisode SummaryThis episode explores the historical context and authorship of the Book of James while examining 12 biblical parallels between James and the teachings of Jesus. Learn how these connections reveal a powerful message about faith expressed through action, spiritual maturity, and authentic Christian discipleship.The Book of James is one of the most practical and challenging books in the New Testament. Often called the “Proverbs of the New Testament,” James emphasizes living out authentic faith through obedience, wisdom, humility, and compassion.DescriptionIn this episode of Kingdom Cross Roads & God Centered Concept, we explore the historical background of the Epistle of James, its likely early date of authorship, and its message to Jewish believers scattered throughout the Roman world.Most importantly, we uncover 12 remarkable parallels between the teachings of James and the words of Jesus. From enduring trials to caring for the poor, James echoes the powerful message of the Sermon on the Mount and other teachings of Christ.Discover how James reinforces Jesus' call to:• Live a faith that produces action • Pursue spiritual maturity • Seek wisdom from God • Care for the vulnerable • Control the tongue and emotions • Become doers of the Word, not just hearersThis episode will help you see how the teachings of Jesus continue through the practical instruction found in the Book of James, offering powerful guidance for Christian discipleship and daily obedience.If you desire a deeper, more authentic walk with God, this teaching will challenge and encourage you to live out your faith with integrity.Key Topics Covered• Historical context of the Book of James • Authorship and early church setting • The practical nature of James' teachings • 12 parallels between James and Jesus • Faith demonstrated through obedience • Spiritual maturity through trials • Caring for widows, orphans, and the vulnerable • Wisdom and humility in Christian lifeChapters (Timestamp Markers)00:00 Introduction to the Series and Book of James 01:09 Authorship and Historical Context of James 02:04 James' Audience and Early Writing Date 03:01 James as the Proverbs of the New Testament 04:00 12 Parallels Between James and Jesus – Overview 04:57 Joy in Trials (James 1:2 & Matthew 5:11–12) 05:24 Spiritual Maturity and Perfection (James 1:4 & Matthew 5:48) 05:54 Asking God for Wisdom (James 1:5 & Matthew 7:7) 06:53 Faith and Doubt in Prayer (James 1:6 & Mark 11:24) 07:23 Humility and Wealth (James 1:9–10 & Luke 6:20, 24) 07:51 Enduring Persecution (James 1:12 & Matthew 5:10) 08:47 God as the Source of Good Gifts (James 1:17 & Matthew 7:11) 09:17 Listening and Obeying God's Word (James 1:19 & Matthew 7:24) 09:45 Controlling Anger (James 1:20 & Matthew 5:22) 10:14 Being Doers of the Word (James 1:22 & Matthew 7:24) 11:09 Caring for Widows, Orphans, and the Least (James 1:27 & Matthew 25:35–40) 12:10 Applying James' Wisdom Today 13:38 Discipleship and Spiritual Growth 14:08 Invitation to Embrace the TruthCall To ActionIf this teaching encouraged you, be sure to:• Follow Kingdom Cross Roads & God Centered Concept • Share this episode with others seeking deeper biblical understanding • Leave a review to help more believers discover this podcast.KeywordsBook of James teachings of Jesus New Testament Bible study faith and works Christian discipleship biblical wisdom Sermon on the Mount spiritual maturity Christian obedience James Bible study biblical parallels Christian podcast practical Christianity New Testament teaching faith in action

In this month's deep dive, KB explores the life of Samuel and why his story still speaks powerfully to believers today. From Hannah's vow and Samuel's childhood service under Eli, to the moment Samuel learns to answer God's call, this episode traces how God raised a faithful prophet and judge during a time when “the word of the Lord was rare.” Along the way, we unpack Israel's demand for a king, Samuel's role in anointing Saul and David, and the heart-level challenge that runs through Samuel's life: keeping God on the throne through steadfast prayer, humble listening, and wholehearted obedience.Reach out to KB on Instagram and share your thoughts.

Many people think the role of a Christian is simply to go to church, read their Bibles, and pray—checking off the boxes on their list as they do. But God has called us to so much more. If Christians were to fully embrace their God-given role, the world would sit up and take notice because it would be countercultural, revolutionary, and God-glorifying.(00:00) The Christian’s role in society and culture(05:45) Obeying God rather than man (Acts 5)(10:35) The unstoppable proclamation of the gospel(15:00) Christ’s lordship, authority, and honor(19:00) Assurance of salvation and closing exhortationCONNECT WITH PASTOR JACK Get Updates via Text:  https://text.whisp.io/jack-hibbs-podcastWebsite: https://jackhibbs.com/ Instagram: http://bit.ly/2FCyXpO Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WZBWV0 YouTube:  https://bit.ly/437xMHn DAZE OF DECEPTION BOOK:https://jackhibbs.com/daze-of-deception/ Did you know we have a Real Life Network? Sign up for free for more exclusive content:https://bit.ly/3CIP3M99