Sermons on Belonging:

Give Yourself To God!

Contributed by David Mende on Apr 19, 2018

"Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." We have to completely give ourselves to God because we belong to him. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. Over the centuries, Christians have struggled with the issue of the church and the state. At one point in time, the Roman Catholics took over the state. The Church controlled the State and the results ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When The Shepherd Restores The Sheep

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Aug 18, 2020

Someone has said that there are only two kinds of sheep that belong to the Great Shepherd: those who are BORED and those who are RESTORED!” If you are bored in your faith, you are certainly not following Jesus with your whole heart, for the Christian life is the most exciting adventure on earth!

WHEN THE SHEPHERD RESTORES THE SHEEP Dr. Larry Petton – Message #2 Text: Psalm 23:2-3 _________________________________________________________________ "He restores my soul" - Psalm 23:2 Someone has said that there are only two kinds of sheep that belong to the Great Shepherd: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Indwelling Spirit Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

Paul says, "If anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, He does not belong to Christ." We must possess the Spirit to be possessed by Christ. He must be ours if we are His. Mutual possessing and mutual indwelling is what salvation is all about.

Indwelling has a variety of meanings. It can mean that matter indwells matter as a kernel or fruit within a shell. A yoke indwells the white and both dwell within the shell. It can refer to a situation where one substance is intermixed with another, as with salt and water, or medicine within your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-13

Hated, Yet Loved Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 24, 2021

Though the world might hate us and persecute us because we do not belong to the world, we have the assurance that God will love us. What’s more important? (Watch video reflection here: https://youtu.be/mwGtoUqpcv8)

Scripture Reading: Mark 16:15-18 And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the good news to the whole creation. The one who believes and is baptized will be saved; but the one who does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will accompany those who believe: by using my name ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live, Move And Have Our Being

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 15, 2022

Remember 6 things when facing life changing situations Outline from Percy McCray of Health, Hope and Inspiration at: https://www.healthhopeandinspiration.com/wp-content/uploads/resources/Your_Life_Belongs_To_God_Not_Cancer.pdf

HoHum: When I have a day off my wife asks me, “What is your plan for today?” I say, “I plan to live, move and have my being.” What I am saying is that I plan living today, enjoying the abundant and full life. I plan on moving, probably just moving from the couch to the refrigerator to see what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:28, Acts 17:21-32, Genesis 1:26-27, Psalm 57:1-3, Philippians 4:4-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dangers Of Mixed Multitude Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2023

In Exodus 12:38 we read that there a mixed multitude joined the Israelites when they left Egypt. In the Targum the phrase is rendered "many foreigners," and "a medley of outlandish people". The Vulgate translates people who do not belong to the population of the country.

Numbers 11:4-6 Dangers of the Mixed Multitude Introduction: In Exodus 12:38 we read that there a mixed multitude joined the Israelites when they left Egypt. The Hebrew word for multitude is rab meaning "great," "many," or "large." In the Targum the phrase is vaguely ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-6

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus' Authority Questioned: Who Has Authority Over Your Life? Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 25, 2023

We want to understand as Christians that Jesus Christ fundamentally has authority over our lives. What does authority mean? Authority is power, control, influence. My life is not my own, my life belongs to God. God has authority over me.

"In U.S. Navel Institute Proceedings, the magazine of the Naval Institute, Frank Koch illustrates the importance of obeying the Laws of the Lighthouse. Two battleships assigned to the training squadron had been at sea on maneuvers in heavy weather for several days. I was serving on the lead ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:27-28

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Lord's Essential Truths About Everlasting Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 14, 2023

Here Jesus gives us 3 essential truths about everlasting life... 1. We must believe in God's Word. 2. Then, we will be blessed by God's power. 3. And we will belong to God's family.

The Lord's Essential Truths about Everlasting Life The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 22:23-33 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 14, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 22:23. Jesus was in Jerusalem to die on the cross for our sins. The city and surrounding villages were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Proclaim Him: Christ In You, The Hope Of Glory - Colossians 1:27-28 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 25, 2025

There is a cry from heaven that echoes in every heart that belongs to Christ: Go! And Proclaim Him! In Colossians 1:27–28, Paul reveals a glorious mystery—a secret now unveiled: Christ lives in you. Not around you. Not near you. In you. And that changes everything.

Go! And Proclaim Him: Christ in You, the Hope of Glory - Colossians 1:27-28 (NLT) Colossians 1:27-28 (NLT): "For God wanted them to know that the riches and glory of Christ are for you Gentiles, too. And this is the secret: Christ lives in you. This gives you assurance of sharing his glory. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27-28, Galatians 2:20, John 14:23, 1 Corinthians 2:2, Romans 1:16, Matthew 5:48, Ephesians 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Changed In His Presence!

Contributed by Michelle Richee on Aug 4, 2004

We can only speak convincingly to someone about the God we know -- the One we spend time with. Any other god belongs in a theology book. I know the God I serve. He totally changed my life. He changed me.

We can only speak convincingly to someone about the God we know -- the One we spend time with. Any other god belongs in a theology book. I know the God I serve. He totally changed my life. He changed me. I remember while in Tokyo observing the people going to a public outdoor "worship" area ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Family Finances Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 1, 2009

Does your family know where their money comes from? Does your family know where their material resources come from? Just like everything you are, and everything you have—it all belongs to the one who created it in the first place. The responsibility of

Well, we have reached the last message in this Faith and Family series. Over the past six weeks, we’ve talked about some sticky subjects. We’ve talked about submission. We’ve talked about sacrifice. We’ve talked about the covenant nature of marriage. We’ve talked about sex. We’ve talked about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Signed On The Dotted Line?

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 28, 2021

We sign our name to thousands of documents in our lifetime to secure anything from homes to cell phone agreements and do it without even reading the contracts most of the time. When it comes to “belonging” to a people of God however, we turn into a conspiracy theorists and feel threatened

TITLE: HAVE YOU SIGNED ON THE DOTTED LINE? SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 9:57-62 When was the last time you signed a contract? Any kind of contract – A Mortgage - A Car Loan - A New Job - A Marriage License - A School Admissions Agreement. Now consider this - How many pages was the contract? More ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

(Pt2) How Satan Operates Series

Contributed by Ladonna Omobude on Sep 8, 2005

SATAN IS A LAIR AND HIS BREATH STINKS. LETS STOP LETTING HIM HAVE VICTORY AFTER VICTORY. HE HAS NO POWER AND AS CHRISTIANS HE BELONGS ONE PLACE, AND THAT IS UNDER OUR FEET. TOGETHER WE CAN KEEP HIM THERE BY PULLING THE COVERS OFF HIS WHOLE OPERATION, A

THAT SATAN SURE IS ONE SMOOTH OPERATOR. THE WAY HE HE CAN SPOT A VULNERABLE AREA IN YOUR LIFE, AND DEVISE A WILE. THAT IS WHY I HAVE SUCH A PASSION FOR EXPOSING HIM, I HAVE SEEN SO MANY CHRISTIANS (INCLUDING MYSELF) GET TRIPPED UP BY HIS CRAFTINESS AND TREACHERY. I WANT TO SHARE SOME EXPERIENCES ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

David: A Legacy Of Courage Series

Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 18, 2006

The story of David and Goliath, asking the question, "How do I deal with my fears when facing the giants of my life?" I listen to who God says I am, I celebrate what God has done in the past, and I remember the battle belongs to God.

Legacy David: A legacy of Courage 1 Samuel 17 Part Three Intro: Geographic and historic setting… 1 Sam 17:1-11 Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war and assembled at Socoh in Judah. They pitched camp at Ephes Dammim, between Socoh and Azekah. 2 Saul and the Israelites assembled and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

O Lord, Stop All Those Who Oppose The Truth

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Sep 27, 2009

Jeremiah turned to the Lord when his fellow people plotted against God’s truth. What are we to pray when God’s truth comes under attack? Parts: A. They work against God’s truth from within. B. Retribution belongs to the Lord.

Text: Jeremiah 11:18-20 Theme: O Lord, Stop All Those Who Oppose the Truth A. They work against God’s truth from within B. Retribution belongs to the Lord Season: Pentecost 18b Date: September 27, 2009 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 11:18-20

Denomination: Lutheran