Sermons on Lenten Surrender:

From The Manger To The Mission. A Christmas-To-New-Years Message Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 26, 2025

The Christ we celebrate at Christmas is the King who calls us forward into a transformed life. As the new year dawns, GOD invites His people to move from celebration to consecration - abandoning what no longer aligns with His purposes to step into the new season of obedience, renewal, and mission.

2025.12.28.Sermon Notes. From the Manger to the Mission. A Christmas-to-New-Year Message William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: John 1:1-14, Luke 2:8-20, Matthew 2:1-12, Isaiah 9:6-7, Philippians 2:5-11, Psalm 90:12, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Philippians 3:13-14, Romans 12:1, Acts 1:8, John 20:21 KEY ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Luke 2:8-20, Matthew 2:1-12, Isaiah 9:6-7, Philippians 2:5-11, Psalm 90:12, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Philippians 3:13-14, Romans 12:1, Acts 1:8, John 20:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Securing Divine Help Through Total Dependence On God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 23, 2026

Divine help is fully released when a believer abandons self-reliance and rests completely on God.

SECURING DIVINE HELP THROUGH TOTAL DEPENDENCE ON GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 3:5-6 Key Verse: “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.” — Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV) Supporting ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Securing Divine Help Through Brokenness And Repentance Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 26, 2026

Brokenness and repentance are foundational spiritual principles that position a believer to receive divine help, blessing, and supernatural intervention.

SECURING DIVINE HELP THROUGH BROKENNESS AND REPENTANCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 51:17 Key Verse: “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.” — Psalm 51:17 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 66:2; 2 Chronicles 7:14; 1 John ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Leave To Become Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 10, 2026

Becoming who God has destined you to be requires leaving what is familiar, comfortable, and limiting.

LEAVE TO BECOME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 12:1-5 Key Verse: “Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee.” (Genesis 12:1) Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:8-10; Philippians ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stepping Into The Unknown With God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 11, 2026

Walking with God often requires stepping into unfamiliar territory with complete trust in His guidance and promises.

STEPPING INTO THE UNKNOWN WITH GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 12:4-9 Key Verse: “So Abram departed, as the LORD had spoken unto him; and Lot went with him: and Abram was seventy and five years old when he departed out of Haran.” (Genesis 12:4) Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:8; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:4-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Crossing Over Jabbok Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 15, 2026

Crossing over Jabbok signifies a decisive spiritual transition where faith, courage, and divine encounter lead to new levels of purpose and destiny.

CROSSING OVER JABBOK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 32:22-32 Key Verse: “And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.” (Genesis 32:30)* Supporting Texts: Genesis 31:3-13; Exodus 14:13-16; Joshua 3:14-17; Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Board Of Peace Or Prince Of Peace

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Feb 21, 2026

This sermon contrasts humanity’s endless attempts to manufacture peace in boardrooms with the unshakable rule of the risen Christ, the Prince of Peace.

Board of Peace or Prince of Peace Scripture: Psalm 2:1–12 (ESV) Rev. Kelvin L. Parks 21 February 2026 ________________________________________ Church, please stand to your feet as we read God's Word. Scripture: Psalm 2:1–12 (ESV) (v.1) Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God When Nothing Makes Sense Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 22, 2026

True faith is demonstrated not when circumstances are clear, but when believers choose to trust God even in seasons of confusion and uncertainty.

TRUSTING GOD WHEN NOTHING MAKES SENSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 3:5-6 Key Verse:“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” — Proverbs 3:5-6 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 55:8-9; ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Over Our Future Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Allow God's love to reign over our future by trusting Him to provide for our needs and seeking His kingdom first.

Today, we're going to talk about something that I know a lot of us struggle with - worrying about our future. We worry about school, friends, family, and what we're going to do with our lives. But guess what? Jesus has something to say about that in Matthew 6:25-34. Let's dive in and see what He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Topics: Divine Trust, Spiritual Surrender, Faithful Future, God's Plan

Ascended: A Journey To Spiritual Awakening Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on May 29, 2024

John 3:1-17 is about being reborn in Christ and recognizing Jesus as the only authority who has gone up to heaven. This truth unfolds in three parts: Waking up to Spiritual Reality, Giving in to God's Change, and Holding on to Jesus.

Nicodemus was a big deal, a religious leader. But he was curious about Jesus, so he came to Him at night. Jesus told him something wild: to see God's kingdom, you have to be born again. It's like waking up to a whole new level of reality, a spiritual one. To see God's kingdom, you have to be born ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Topics: Spiritual Awakening, Divine Surrender, Jesus' Teachings, Spiritual Reality

The Word We Hate The Most

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Feb 19, 2008

The word we hate the most is "no" and yet practicing Lenten disciples of fasting, praying, and giving can enrich us when we say "no" to the world and "yes" to God.

Introduction: The passage we will read tonight is the traditional reading for Ash Wednesday. It focuses our attention on the three disciplines of Lent: Praying, Fasting, and Giving. You will hear each one described. Tonight we’re going to discuss how to practice those disciplines. Hear now the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Secret Place (Matthew 6:1-6) Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Feb 23, 2026

God is not impressed by your performance. He is drawn to your privacy. This Lenten season, He is calling you away from the crowd and into the secret place where only He sees.

THE SECRET PLACE Morning Lent Prayer, Day 4 INTRODUCTION There is a place God keeps calling you toward. Not a stage. Not a platform. A room with a closed door, where no audience exists except the Father. Jesus did not say, "If you pray." He said, "When you pray." Prayer is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6, Matthew 6:1, 1 Samuel 16:7, Galatians 1:10, Proverbs 21:2, Psalm 131:2, 1 Kings 19:12, Luke 5:16, James 4:8, Mark 14:36, Philippians 4:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Place Of Music In Worship Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 16, 2007

We serve because we’re surrendered and we sing out of submissive hearts.

The Place of Music in Worship Psalm 145-150 Rev. Brian Bill 9/16/07 www.pontiacbible.org [Video ends. A few announcements are made, then begin sermon. Jeff starts to tune guitar and begins sound checks.] J: Check, check, hey can I get some more vocals in my monitor? B: [Brian turns around ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Prepared For Burial Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 9, 2013

Mary worshipped Jesus as the Lamb of God through extravagant surrender of all that she possessed.

“When Jesus was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, a woman came up to him with an alabaster flask of very expensive ointment, and she poured it on his head as he reclined at table. And when the disciples saw it, they were indignant, saying, ‘Why this waste? For this could have been sold ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Meekness Is Not Weakness" Series

Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002

A truly meek person quietly surrenders each day to the Lord without a big show.

“Meekness is not Weakness” Matthew 5:5 Beatitudes - #3 Intro: When’s the last time you heard someone say, “If you really want to succeed in life, try being meek?” Or, “If you want to rise to the top and get somewhere in life, display a lot of meekness along the way?” Meekness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Mennonite