Sermons on life of surrender: showing 136-150 of 192,303

Surrender Your Bitterness Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 16, 2019

Not dealing with our anger correctly can result in bitterness. How do we avoid that?

She has met with leaders and celebrities around the world and whether or not you agree with her views you have to admit that Greta Thunberg is an angry young lady. And when i hear her speak, I kind of suspect that she is not only angry but bitter as well. Her speeches are scattered with “How Dare ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

289 – Word Of Surrender

Contributed by Joel Vicente on May 27, 2004

THIS LAST STATEMENT FROM THE CROSS DEMONSTRATES FOUR NEEDS WE HAVE:

Illustrate Humor: Ill. Monkey, Coconut & Orange… 1 PP SLIDE: Sermon Study 289 – WORD OF SURRENDER Review: 1. The Word of Forgiveness , “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do” He focused outward 2. The Word of Salvation “Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Baptist

"From Suffering To Surrender"

Contributed by Frankie Melton on Jul 12, 2010

God uses suffering to turn lost hearts to Him.

“From Suffering to Surrender” In 1 Kings 17:8-24, God sent Elijah to Zarephath, the heart of Baal worship. Though it was behind enemy lines, Elijah promptly arose and went. He was obedient regardless of his lack of understanding. Complete knowledge is no prerequisite to obedience. God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons In Surrender And Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore the themes of surrender, obedience, and sacrifice through the story of Abraham and Isaac, encouraging us to fully submit to God's will in our own lives.

Good morning, family and friends! Today, we gather together to explore a story in the Book of Genesis, diving into the themes of the call to surrender, the test of obedience, and the power of sacrifice. As we embark on this journey, let us keep in mind the words of C.S. Lewis: "The more we let God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Topics: Trust, Obedience, Sacrifice

The Savior: Surrendered For Us Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 18, 2011

God usually calls us to be active, but sometimes passive. Passivity can be the more difficult of the two, because it means we accept what God brings without grasping for control. And nowhere do we see surrender to the Father's will exemplified as we do wh

The Savior: Surrendered for Us Isaiah 53:7-10a 1. John Anselmi said, "On October 19, 1987 the stock market declined in a sudden, surprising plunge that left many investors much poorer. The day was quickly named Black Friday. It has always seemed to us that Good Friday should be called Black ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

On The Mountain Of Absolute Surrender

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

Abraham's Surrender

Genesis 22:1-19 ON THE MOUNTAIN OF ABSOLUTE SURRENDER 1. Abraham's Test INVOLVED PERCEPTION (We must be in a position to hear God.) 2 And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Holiness

Surrender Your Anger Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 2, 2019

Is anger always wrong? This message looks at why we get angry and how we respond to that anger.

If I asked you to think of an angry person, I would suspect it wouldn’t take very long for a particular person to come to mind. Don’t look around. Maybe your boss, or a stranger that you’ve never met, but you’ve witnessed their anger, maybe it’s someone you are close to, perhaps a parent or a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31, Ephesians 4:27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Living A Transformed Life

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 14, 2013

Our learning must lead to Christ-like living.

Living a Transformed Life Sermon Series: “PBC @ the Core” 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 Rev. Brian Bill 2/10/13 I want to begin with a brief excerpt from a book by Mark Buchanan called, “Your Church is Too Safe.” This appeared in the March 2012 issue of Christianity ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Glory-Driven Life Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 14, 2010

Live the glory-driven life. The greatest good we can do is to always seek God's glory.

The Glory-Driven Life John 17:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill 7/14/10 To follow-up with turning 50 last week, someone sent me this story. A young couple invited their elderly pastor over for Sunday dinner. While they were in the kitchen preparing the meal, the minister asked their young son what they were ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Surrendering The Land Of Promise

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 21, 2003

A message on the Promises of God, and how we fail to claim them.

SURRENDERING THE LAND OF PROMISE Numbers 13:27-33 INTRO: When the children of Israel were led forth from Egyptian captivity, they set their eyes on a land of promise. The bones of family and friends were carried from that land in search of a land they would call their own. This land was their ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Growing By Surrendering Completely

Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 10, 2002

Based on Christ’s example, here are four actions to take to grow by surrendering completely

Growing By Surrendering Completely Matthew 26: 36-39 36 Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to the disciples, "Sit here while I go over there and pray." 37 He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and became anguished and distressed. 38 Then he said to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-39, Matthew 26:1-60

Denomination: Baptist

The Miseries Of Surrendering To Temptation Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 10, 2010

We never get to the point where we do not have to resist temptation – at least while at home on earth in our mortal bodies.

The Miseries of Surrendering to Temptation (I Corinthians 10:1-13) 1. In the Spring, Marylu and I spent a day at one of our State Parks, McCormick's Creek (my personal favorite). But we could not go into the cave there because of a deadly disease that is annihilating bats. 2. This week, an AP ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Deciding To Surrender It All Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Dec 4, 2010

Look at the Decision Mary made when she received an announcement from the Gabriel

I. THE HEAVENLY PLAN STATED (26-33) A. Notice the relationship that was desired B. Notice the response that was disturbing II. THE HARD PROBLEM STUDIED (34-37) A. The objection presented B. The outcome promised III. THE HUMBLE PRAYER SUBMITTED (38) A. His work - “handmaid" ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Surrendered To Thanksgiving(2023)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 28, 2023

1 of 1. The Psalmist expected & charged God’s people to have an attitude of thankfulness. God’s people should be surrendered to an attitude of thanksgiving. ?What do those of us enjoy, who are indeed surrendered to thanksgiving? People Surrendered to Thanksgiving enjoy...

SURRENDERED to THANKSGIVING—Psalm 100:1 Attention: •Business retailers gear up early for Christmas. •The shelves are beginning to get stocked with Christmas items.—Christmas trees of all sizes, colors & materials, Lights, Baking goods, Candies, Ribbons, Brightly colored packages, Santa ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1

Denomination: Baptist

Ilife, Part 3

Contributed by Dino Rizzo on May 5, 2009

This sermon, presented at Healing Place Church by Mike Hamon, focuses on reaching our divine purpose in life by giving.

How many of you know God is more interested in your heart than He is your money? Oh, can I have a better amen? Listen, if your heart belongs to God then money is a non-issue. And I believe this morning, I want to talk to you...I want to make this personal. I don’t want to talk to you as a preacher, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational