Sermons on Full Surrender:

Lacking Just One Thing

Contributed by James May on Oct 20, 2010

The Rich Young Ruler missed Heaven and never really knew Jesus because he lacked just one thing. Do we lack the same thing?

How the heart of God must ache for His people who often live far below the place in God where God intends for them to be. I often wonder, “God, am I all that you want be to be? Am I living in a manner that is pleasing to you? Are my goals in sync with your will?” I want so much to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Turning Back

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 7, 2012

There are times in our spiritual lives when we want all the blessings of heaven, but with the least amount of sacrifice possible. There are times when we live our Christian lives in such a way that we seem to be saying, “What is the least amount that I ha

Opening illustration: Surprised to see an empty seat at the Super Bowl stadium, a diehard fan remarked about it to a woman sitting nearby. “It was my husband’s,” the woman explained, “But he died.” “I’m very sorry,” said the man. “You know, I’m really surprised that a relative or friend didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The King And His Kingdom"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 10, 2012

Shows how each of us is the king of our own little kingdoms and how the King of kings asks us to turn it over to Him. Then it will affect our 1. walk, 2. our work and 3. our witness

“The King and His Kingdom” January 15, 2012 Matthew 6:9-13: “This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Holiness

Learning That Service Is Satisfying Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 13, 2012

Oswald Chambers spoke over 100 years ago prophetically of the time we are living in today. He said, “We are moving into a more spiritual but less Godly time.” There is a desperate need for the church today to surrender their life to Jesus. He tells us

Intro: Oswald Chambers spoke over 100 years ago prophetically of the time we are living in today. He said, “We are moving into a more spiritual but less Godly time.” God clearly tells us to be born again in John 3, we are told by Paul if we are in Christ we are a new creation. More people are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

We “must Needs Go”

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Aug 10, 2010

There is a need for missionaries to go reach the lost with the gospel.

I. The Great Missionary - Jesus A. His Identity - God who came to man! 1. The Creator came down for the creation! Col 1:16 2. The Son came down-1Jo 4:9 B. His Weariness 1. The Weariness of the Work (constant pressure from the pharisees) 2. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Timely Support For Ministry-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 17, 2010

Part 2 of 2. Paul urgently needed Timothy’s support. Thus effective ministry requires timely support. But what is required? Timely support for ministry requires a Sacrifice to...

TIMELY SUPPORT for MINISTRY-II—2Timothy 4:9-22 A man is at Grand Central Station waiting for his train that is leaving soon. He notices a guy carrying two suitcases & sporting this fabulous hi-tech watch, so he approaches him & says... "Wow! That’s a pretty cool watch you’ve got there." "Yeah, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Spirit

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Aug 28, 2010

The Christmas spirit is found in telling others about the lamb that came to be our sacrifice for sin and give us eternal life.

Intro. This time of year, many are in what is called the Christmas spirit. That means different things for different people. Many are searching for gifts, some enjoy decorating, some look forward to the fellowship of others, and some are all of the above. Some are the opposite, and despise the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Being Friends With God - "Worship" Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Aug 29, 2010

What is considered authentic has less to do with what our tastes and likes and dislikes. It has to do with our willingness to surrender ourselves to God almighty, creator of heaven and earth. That is what worship is all about.

Worship Developing Your Friendship with God (From Rick Warren's "40 Days of Purpose" Intro: Worship Wars Two issues that split the church Finance/Money (or hiring/firing a pastor) Worship (Style and Form) What is authentic worship? AsCo-ordinator of Contemporary service in Athens, AL ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

Why Put Off Until Tomorrow, What You Can Do Today?

Contributed by David Roshto on Apr 19, 2010

Often we get comfortable to mediocrity and declare that "Tomorrow" I'll get serious with God. Why not make "Tomorrow," Today?

Why is it that we put everything off until tomorrow? When I was growing up, do you know when my parents favorite day was to start a diet? Tomorrow! (sometimes they said Monday, but when Monday came, they said, “Well today wasn’t good. Let’s really start Tomorrow.”) When do ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

May God Sanctify You Through And Through

Contributed by Dan Stires on May 2, 2010

The experience of sanctification and the walk of Holiness

Pataskala Church of the Nazarene May 2, 2010 May God Make You Holy Through and Through Scripture Reading: I Peter 1:13-25 I Thessalonians 5:16-24 "Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord." Hebrews 12:14 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28

Denomination: Nazarene

If, Then, When!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 29, 2011

Three steps to willing obedience

“A young boy was about 12 years old when a new preacher came to his church. I would always go in late and slip out early. But one day the preacher said the benediction so fast I got caught and had to walk out with the crowd. I could feel every eye in church on me. Just about the time I got ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

To Deny Series

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 17, 2012

To deny ourselves is the call to total surrender

To Deny Luke 9:23 Matthew 19:16-23 Imagine yourself at the local gym; you are working out trying to get fit, loose weight, generally looking good. As you are on one of the machines you notice a friend coming to the gym. He gets out of his car grabs his gym bag, and just as he leaves the car to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Life's Purpose - Exodus Part 4 Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011

A sermon explaining how everything begins with worship in God's great plan.

INTRODUCTION • How important is worship? • There is nothing more important. • All God does begins with worship…not activity. • Worship is not singing songs…but surrendering to God. • Healing, deliverance, destiny all here. I. HIS POWER IN PEOPLE • ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship Releasing Destiny - Exodus Part 5 Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011

The story of Moses shows us how God can use us--through surrender of our identity, our tools, and our weaknesses to Him.

INTRODUCTION • There is nothing more important than worship. • All God does begins with worship, not activity. • It is deep relationship with God. • It is allowing God to dig into us at the deepest levels and transform us. I. REPOSITIONING FOR RELEASE • The story ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dead To Sin; Alive To God (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 23, 2008

How do we reject sin and enter the real life God wishes for us?

Should we continue in sin in order that grace may abound? 2By no means! How can we who died to sin go on living in it? 3Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4Therefore we have been buried with him by baptism into death, so that, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist