Sermons on Full Surrender:

Flexibility - A Crazy Idea

Contributed by Chris Bartholomew on Jul 21, 2020

From Gideon we learn four steps to being flexible enough for God to use us in His Kingdom.

Flexibility - A Crazy Idea Judges 6-7 We are in the second half of a series called “Heroes of Hope.” It is a 5 week series that looks at some Heroes from scripture that had a huge faith in God. We started by looking at the story of Moses and the Israelites departure from Egypt. We discovered that ...read more

In The Potter's Hands Series

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Aug 15, 2019

Isaiah 64: 8 But now, O LORD, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand.

Jeremiah 18:1-6 The word which came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying, 2 Arise, and go down to the potter's house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words. 3 Then I went down to the potter's house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels. 4 And the vessel that he made of clay ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:8, Isaiah 45:9, Isaiah 29:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gratitude For The Saints

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 28, 2018

The success of a pastor cannot be fully measured until after his departure. If he has equipped the church to continue in his absence, then his ministry will have been successful.

The Gratitude for the Saints 2 Peter 1: 12-15 As we continue to examine this first chapter of Peter’s second epistle, I am convicted and encouraged by the heart of this man of God. His love and concern for the church cannot be missed or overlooked. He is now a seasoned apostle and his focus is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Dedicating Your Home To God Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 17, 2024

More than just a structure, David recognized that his home—and everything in it—belonged to God, and he invited the Lord to reign not only in his life but also in his household. This Psalm challenges us to ensure that our homes are truly Christ-centered, where Jesus is Lord of all.

Dedicating Your Home to God! Psalm 30 Introduction: Ps. 30 = deeply personal to David Divinely Inspired Title: “A Psalm and Song at the dedication of the house of David.” Some believe that the occasion of this Psalm isn’t referring to David’s literal house but to the house of the LORD… ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Closed Doors

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 13, 2023

God comes to us even through our doubts closed minds revealing the truth of the risen Lord.

Closed Doors – John 20: 19 - 31 Intro: Imagine with me this morning. I want you to imagine that your best friend, whom we shall call Jean, died about a week ago. Yesterday you met another friend of yours who came up to you and said, “You’ll never guess who I saw ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Psalm 8 - Insignificant Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Feb 4, 2024

Exposition of Psalm 8

Verse 1 | LORD, our Lord, how magnificent is your name throughout the earth! You have covered the heavens with your majesty. • NET: how magnificent is your reputation… • LORD … YHWH…Personal Name…Covenantal Relationship) ** Jehovah ** • Lord … Adonai … King of the Universe…Authoritative ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prayer That Heaven Waited For

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Mar 5, 2025

There are moments in life when our prayers seem to echo in silence. Weeks stretch into months, months into years, and still, the heavens remain quiet. The story of Hannah beautifully mirrors the journey many of us face — a journey of waiting, weeping, and wondering if God is truly listening.

There are moments in life when our prayers seem to echo in silence. Weeks stretch into months, months into years, and still, the heavens remain quiet. The story of Hannah beautifully mirrors the journey many of us face — a journey of waiting, weeping, and wondering if God is truly listening. 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:7-11, 1 Samuel 2:21

Norms Of Pure Religion Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 7, 2025

The foundation of a pure religion is the Bible, not just hearing and considering its implications nevertheless acting in accordance with the LORD's Word.

Theme: Pure Religion and its Norms Text: James 1:27   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever! Introduction: "YOU WILL BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY, THE LORD YOUR GOD." Holy God expects this Holy Race with specific morals, spiritual practices, and a useful social ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27

Denomination: Methodist

How To Grow Your Faith Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023

Thanksgiving grows our faith.

A. INTRODUCTION “Your faith growth exceedingly.” 2 Thessalonians 1:3 1. From seed-faith. “Faith as a grain of mustard seed” (Matthew 17:20). Grow your little-faith. “O you of little faith” (Matthew 14:31). Grow your weak-faith. “Weak in faith” (Romans 14:1). Grow your strong-faith. “Abraham ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:3, Romans 1:17, Romans 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

(Who`s Hands Is Your Situation In )

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 30, 2022

WE LIVE IN A DAY AND TIME WHERE THE SITUATIONS OF LIFE HAS AWAY OF PUTTING US INTO SOME DIFFICULT SITUATIONS

TOPIC :WHO'S HAND IS YOUR SITATION IN Luke 23:46 (KJV) 46 And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost. (WHO`S HANDS IS YOUR SITUATION IN ) WE LIVE IN A DAY AND TIME WHERE THE SITUATIONS OF ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Baptist

A Promise For His People Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jun 26, 2021

When the worries of life press us down, we do not have to bear them alone! Notice how much of our burden we are supposed to give to the Lord. "All your care" We are told to give it all up to Jesus!

I. A SURRENDERED PEOPLE A. V. 5-6 WE MUST SURRENDER OUR WILL TO GOD – Peter quotes Proverbs 3:34 in verse 5, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble” He says - "Clothe yourselves with Humility" literally means to "wear the apron of a slave". True humility before ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Days To Revival

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 25, 2021

We look at 3 key turning points in Scripture. We have the choice of living in a backslidden state or to take definite steps to change, to decide "I will have more of God and God will have more of me!"

SEVEN DAYS TO REVIVAL INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. It happened at an Amazon Call center. The manager was walking down a line of cubicles listening as the phone staff fielded orders for products. 2. He stopped when he overheard one say to a customer, “No ma’am, we haven’t had any for weeks now, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:19, Daniel 10:12, Luke 15:17-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Into The Colosseum

Contributed by Crossroads Church on Oct 13, 2022

God requires complete surrender.

Cursed be the cheat who has a male in his flock, and vows it, and yet sacrifices to the Lord what is blemished. For I am a great King, says the Lord of hosts, and my name will be feared among the nations. Malachi 1:14 ESV Back in the Old Testament days, there were all kinds of sacrifices that were ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:14

God Has To Win Control Over All The Areas Of My Life Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Sep 25, 2020

I know that we do not give God that 100% control. So, I set out to find a Scriptural example of a man or a woman who did not give that control over to God to see what we can learn from that example.

Introduction Last week, we began a new series about the four big areas of our life that God must win. The first one we talked about was God must win our choices. At the end of the day, there ought to be more checks in God’s column on things that I chose to do God’s way rather than yielding to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Reckoning, Retribution, And Recompense Series

Contributed by Harvey Earls on Mar 10, 2016

An exploration of "The Day of the Lord" mention found in Obadiah verse 15

Sermon for Sunday May 3, 2015 Obadiah 10-21, main verse of text is 15 Review 2 weeks ago we talked about Obadiah. Let’s do a little review for context and catch us up…Obadiah is primarily a prophecy against the nation of Edom, sometimes called Esau after the father of their nation, ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:10-21

Denomination: Baptist