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  • Mark Opperman avatar

    The Benefits Of Submission Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 19, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 27,697 views

    God has established the authorities that exist and that Christians should submit themselves to their authority. Paul gives several reasons why we should submit to the governing authorities, some of them practical, some of them moral or spiritually driven,

    The Benefits of Submission Romans 13:1-7 1 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2 Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Master Submission Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 21, 2012
     | 4,298 views

    Self-centeredness and the 'me first' attitude permeate our culture. But Paul points us in a different direction.

    “Building Quality Relationships: With Christians – Master Submission” Phil. 2:1-11 & Eph. 5:18-21 Michael Hernandez has written a piece called “Property Laws as Viewed by a Toddler.” Included are the following toddler laws: “If I like it, it’s mine. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    In Humble Submission

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Aug 25, 2012
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     | 9,047 views

    When we find ourselves thinking that what we need is more, let’s commit to becoming less. Don’t submit to circumstances, but to the Lord who controls circumstances.

    In Humble Submission 05/01/10 PM 1 Peter 5:5 Introduction Living in this world does not come easy, everyone struggles. It should be of no surprise as Jesus Himself tells us that in this world we will have tribulations (troubles) in this life. But we often have a tendency to think that if we just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ahmed Adebisi Otunba avatar

    The Mystery Of Submission

    Contributed by Ahmed Adebisi Otunba on May 10, 2019
     | 3,972 views

    Submission is an attribute of 'love', a major commandment of God which is epitome of who God really is.

    Every sermon is intended to address a particular challenge or the other. Challenges in mankind have no single solution but as challenges differ so do solutions (1 Cor 10:13). God faithful to His promises and will not be partial, at all, in His dealings. He has rewards/punishments for every fruit ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    The Power Of Submission Series

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 9, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,477 views

    All Christian believers are to submit to one another. When wives voluntarily submit and husbands lovingly and sacrificially lead, we are reminded of Christ's special relationship with his church.

    The Power of Submission Ephesians 5:21-33 I heard once that “marriage is when a man and woman become as one. The trouble starts when they try to decide which one.” A fellow wrote Readers Digest, “I was standing in front of the bathroom mirror one evening admiring my reflection, when I posed this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    Submission To God

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 8, 2020
     | 6,305 views

    James, the brother of Jesus, gives powerful direction and truth to this hearers about what it means to truly love God and live in submission to His love and authority

    Sermon for March 1, 2020: James 4:1-12 - Submission to God 1. We’ve been looking at the letter of James, the brother of Jesus. He was the pastor of the church in Jerusalem and he loved and cared deeply for his congregation. In his day-to-day life he observed the congregation struggling with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Submission To Authorities

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 4, 2014
     | 8,589 views

    If the Christian is going to be a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God Paul calls us to submit to the governing civil authorities. This sermon looks at what that looks like for the Christian.

    Submission To The Authorities Romans 13:1-7 Read Text: Romans 13:1-7 INTRO: How many of us like to submit? Doesn’t even the thought of submitting or of submission almost repulse us? I know that we have a lot of competitive people in this body of believers. We have business men and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Act Of Submission

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 17, 2025
     | 485 views

    Surrender submit and resist

    The act of submission James chapter 4:7-10 Good morning, glad you have joined us. Please turn to James chapter 4 Prayer James chapter 4:7-10 Read from Bible clearly In James 4, the opening words are about fights and quarrels we have with each other. Most inner battles we face as believers ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Pray Submissively Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 14, 2024
     | 687 views

    Focusing on the phrase, "Lead Us Not Into Temptation" from Matthew 6:13 (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 12 of the same title)

    HoHum: Do we know someone who flips out if we sit on their perfectly made bed? Do we know someone who loses it because one of his pens is missing from the pen jar on his desk? Do we know someone who is so organized she would heckle Martha Stewart for being sloppy? Do we know someone who knows ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Submission: Work Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Feb 16, 2025
     | 411 views

    Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. No teaching sheet for this sermon.

    "Submission: Work" 1 Peter 2:18-25 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 2 “18 Servants, be submissive to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the harsh. 19 For this is commendable, if because of conscience toward God one endures grief, suffering wrongfully. 20 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Grace Of Submission.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 4, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 460 views

    "But He giveth more grace" (James 4:6).

    THE GRACE OF SUBMISSION. James 4:1-10. James has been contrasting the ‘earthly, sensual, devilish’ wisdom that engenders ‘envying and strife’ (cf. James 3:14-16) with the ‘peaceable’ wisdom of God (cf. James 3:17-18). JAMES 4:1. With a startling suddenness, James asks, “From whence come wars ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Submission Is Not Weakness Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 14, 2024
     | 819 views

    submitting ourselves to the Lord.

    Help Wanted: Relationship or Religion Submission is not weakness James 4:7-10 Good morning everyone, glad that you have joined us. We continue with our series Help Wanted; Relationship or Religion. We won’t take the time today to recap but we have looked at several key things about having a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Wilson Oshorakpor avatar

    Submission In Marriage

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 2, 2022
     | 2,368 views

    What does it mean to submit with regards to husband and wife in the Bible? Christians are exhorted to submit to one another in reverence to Christ. How does this injunction impart Christian marriage?

    TEXT: EPHESIANS 5:21-33 (NLT) 21. And further, submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. 22 For wives, this means submit to your husbands as to the Lord. 23 For a husband is the head of his wife as Christ is the head of the church. He is the Savior of his body, the church. 24 As the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Collins avatar

    24 - On Submission Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 4, 2021
     | 2,230 views

    This is the 24th of 30 Studies on the Book of Romans and talks about the importance of us being submissive to government authorities, rules and regulations.

    Romans 13:1-3 1Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. 2 Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves. 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Submission Of The Will (2001)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 24, 2022
     | 1,021 views

    This story relates to something that the book of James in the New Testament was talking about. James 4:1-2 points out that wars ---conflict start within the individual and have the potential to transpire into something more as it can become a war between people.

    SUBMISSION OF THE WILL Text: James 4:1-7 There is in British history a war that has a title that is just as ridiculous as its cause. It is called the War of Jenkins’ Ear. This war began back in 1739. It ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist