Sermons on I Surrender All:

"I Do" All Over Again

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 11, 2007

When the time comes when we lose our zeal and passion for Christ, we must make a covenant renewal.

I had the privilege of presiding at my aunt and uncle’s fiftieth wedding anniversary service. It was a joy for me to be a part of such a wonderful celebration. Every year around Valentine’s Day, a pastor friend has a service where people renew their wedding vows. They say, "I do," all over again. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

All I (Really) Want For Christmas

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 23, 2007

Like Joseph, we think we want freedom from embarassment, but we really want love. We think we want an ordinary life, but we really want to be special. We think we want a little support, but we get the presence of the Living God

What do you want for Christmas? I hope there’s somebody in your life who is asking that question. I am not one of those who thinks we should do away with gift-giving at Christmas. Yes, it gets out of hand. And yes, it’s very commercial. But still, gift-giving is a part of the joy of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

All I Want For Chirstmas Is Hope Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 23, 2007

Hold on to the rope of hope when you don’t think you can cope.

All I Want for Christmas is Hope Luke 2:38 Rev. Brian Bill 12/23/07 Hark, the Herald angels sing, ‘Glory to the newborn king; Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled’ [Put hand on Hope’s shoulder and hold up blanket] Yes, God and sinners reconciled. If we were to take a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:38

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: All I Want For Christmas... Series

Contributed by Reg Koopman on Dec 1, 2005

Jesus Christ came so we could have Christmas, because like Edmund wanting more Turkish Delight, we were sinners wanting and lusting after everything but God.

I remember when I was young {very young} and my Mother took me to the local department store (McNeany’s) around Christmastime, and there in the basement by the toy section was Santa Claus. I remember wanting to sit on his lap and waiting for his question, “And now young man, what do you want for ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All I Want For Christmas Is ... Peace Series

Contributed by W F on Dec 11, 2005

Where to find peace at last.

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS ... PEACE (Luke 2:14) Key verse: "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favour rests" (Luke 2:14). Big Idea: Where to find some peace at last. INTRODUCTION A friend sent me this email recently ... A Wise man said to me! "The way to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: *other

All I Want For Christmas Is ... Joy Series

Contributed by W F on Dec 19, 2005

Where you can get some Christmas Joy

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS ... JOY "But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people" (Luke 2:10). There are so many good reasons for us to be afraid in the world at the moment, and there are so many things that are out there just ...read more

Denomination: *other

All I Want For Christmas ...myrrh!

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 16, 2008

Why would you bring myrrh as a baby present? Myrrh may actually be the perfect gift for Jesus!

All I Want for Christmas is Myrrh Matthew 2:1-11 Matthew 2:1-11 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

All I Want For Christmas Is:

Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 15, 2012

I used to want toys, bikes, balls and such like. Now I realize that I need something that money cannot buy. It has been provided in Jesus Christ.

All I Want For Christmas Is _______________________. Isa. 9:6 6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. (KJV) 6 Porque un ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Myth: All I Need Is Church Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 24, 2013

Myth: All I need is Church.

Intro As our oldest son is in his Junior year of High School....we have begun our first initiation into the process at looking at colleges. (Joke: I've set up a special offering bucket in the back.) In that process I took a look at the growing mass of online educational programs. I discovered that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Can Do All Things

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 31, 2014

Here comes the bad news… God never promised that you can do all things and He never promised that He would help you do all things. You cannot beat Tiger Woods

I Can DO All things Philippians 4:10-13 A couple of weeks ago I preached a sermon where I debunked a misunderstood spiritual truth. I told you: It is not true that God will not put more on you, or allow you to bring more on yourself, than you can handle. I am sure there were some who did not like ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

"I Have Endured All For You”

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Sep 20, 2009

The darkness of life can overwhelm us. Jesus shatters our darkness, for he has taken our place and endured all for us. Parts: A. How willingly your Savior suffered! B. How innocent he is! C. Lean on him in the darkness.

Text: Isaiah 50:4-10 Theme: "I Have Endured All for You" A. How willingly your Savior suffered! B. How innocent he is! C. Lean on him in the darkness Season: Pentecost 17b Date: September 20, 2009 Web page: www.caughtbyjesus.net/sermons/_I-Have-Endured-All-for-You_-Isaiah50_4-10.html ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-10

Denomination: Lutheran

"I Am" Is All That You Need!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 25, 2011

There is no higher authority to be had! He spoke the world into existence with His words, One moment in His marvelous light, with His Grace and Favor shining down on you is all you need to go on!!

"I Am" Is All That You Need! Exodus 3:14 MSG. 14. God said to Moses, "I Am who I Am. Tell the People of Israel, ’I Am sent me to you.’" Whatever it is that’s challenging you today, whatever it is that’s got you stressed! The Great I Am, declares to you this morning, I Am Whatever you need me ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All I Want Is Living Water

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 30, 2020

There are two times in the Gospel of John where Jesus asks for a drink. In both instances, He is inviting His hearers into a Divine exchange. He took upon HImself our Humanity that He might make us partakers of His divinity. The Holy Spirit is for every believer!

All I Want Is Living Water Introduction: OPENING ILLUSTRATION: In 1996, a young marine corporal named Joey Mora was standing on a platform of an aircraft carrier patrolling the Iranian Sea. Incredibly, he fell overboard.  His absence was not known for 36 hours. A search and rescue ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Will Bless The Lord At All Times

Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 26, 2023

Learning how to put the Lord first even in the tough times that we live in our world today. This message is about making changes and following the Lord more closely.

Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16, Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All I Want For Christmas Is Jesus

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 21, 2018

Jesus should be at the heart of what we want for Christmas.

All I Want For Christmas Is Jesus Luke 1:26-39 Matthew 1:18-24 December 25th Today is Christmas, and we find ourselves at the end of our series, All I Want For Christmas Is. How many of you have either given or received forgiveness this Christmas season? How many of you have either ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-39, Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed