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Thoughts On Submission

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 7, 2024

A touchy subject, but Scripture is clear.

There was a discussion about women submitting to their husbands, but submission touches every realm of our lives. 1 Corinthians 16:16  That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth. Ephesians 5:22  Wives, submit yourselves unto your own ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:16, Ephesians 5:22, Colossians 3:18, James 4:7, 1 Peter 2:13, 1 Peter 5:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings And Sacrifice

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 23, 2024

In the Kingdom the greatest blessings often come after great sacrifice. Titles and position sometimes do not bring what people desire because they are promoted to their level of incompetence.

Mark 10:32 And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus went before them: and they were amazed; and as they followed, they were afraid. And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them what things should happen unto him, 33 Saying, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: Baptist

Living As Aliens In A Hostile World Series

Contributed by Don Campbell on Oct 23, 2025

THIS IS THE THIRD SERMON IN THE SERIES

LIVING AS ALIENS IN A HOSTILE WORLD PSALM 119:17-24 INTRODUCTION A. Some commentators believe an unnamed author wrote this Psalm during the period of the Babylonian captivity because he writer calls himself a “sojourner” or “stranger.” However, David also lived in exile when his son Absalom ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:17-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Does ’the Father’ Seek? Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 20, 2008

God seeks for worshippers because the place of Lucifer and the 1/3 of angels that worshipped God was empty and was replaced by God’s creation of the human race. The same place which Lucifer condemned, God would place man to worship Him. It is a disgrace t

Opening illustration: Lowell Ogden tells the story of a little boy who lived out in the country around the turn of the century. He had never seen a traveling circus, and one was coming to his town on Saturday. When he asked his father for permission to go, his dad said he could provide his chores ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encouraged In God Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

Part 6 in a series on Lamentations. Three prinicples ways to return to God.

Encouraged in God Lamentations 3:40-66 I. Introduction A. Pearls from God 1. Jenny was about to turn six. a) She and her mom were at the local five-n-dime store and she saw some pearls that she needed. b) The cost was almost $2 and Jenny’s mother Jenny could do extra chores to make enough money to ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:40-66

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prevenient Grace

Contributed by Richard Jumper on Aug 31, 2005

God is seeking a relationship with you.

Most of us in this sanctuary may have the awesome responsibility of being married to another human being - someone so special we don’t want to live without them. As part of the marriage ceremony, we made a covenant, an agreement to love and honor each other until death parts us. It is a serious ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-10

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Philippians 2:19-30

Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 14, 2024

Philippians overview

Philippians 2:19-30 POINT | The foundation for serving others well is loving God more. Did you hate doing chores when you were a kid? Did you do it with joy? Paul’s life at this point wasn’t going great by our standards—he was in the depth of persecution and was looking at death because of his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Embrace Productive Rest Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

To redeem our time like Jesus, we must embrace the God-designed rhythms of rest that are surprisingly productive for our goals and our souls.

You know how we're always on the go, right? School, homework, sports, clubs, chores, friends, family... it's like we're always running a marathon. But have you ever noticed how Jesus, in the Bible, was always taking time to chill out? Let's look at Mark 6:30-32. The disciples were super busy, just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-32, Mark 3:1-4

Topics: Work-Life Balance, Mindful Relaxation, Efficient Breaks, Restorative Sleep

Aiming Higher Be Stooping Lower

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 7, 2003

This sermon reminds us that we need to aim higher in our service to God and others by being willing to serve as Jesus did.

AIMING HIGHER BY STOOPING LOWER John 13:1-17 INTRODUCTION: ILL> When I was a kid growing up in Zanesville, our preacher liked to go coon hunting. The one that he hunted with the most was Jim , who was the father of my best friend. Our preacher, Tony, used to tell a story about their coon ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Servant King

Contributed by Timothy Hearsey on Oct 3, 2001

How to be a good servant. An example from the King!

The Servant King John 17:1-17 Introduction Did you know that you could actually reach higher ground by bowing low? You can descend in such a way so as to actually reach higher elevations! Jesus showed how… On the last night that He spent with His disciples before being crucified, Jesus taught ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hooked On A Title

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 9, 2011

Jesus did not anoint the head of the disciples - he did not call for a bottle of Holy Oil - he did not ask them to get in a Prayer Line. This may not be apparent at first, but think about it - your feet carry a enormous load.

TITLE: HOOKED ON A TITLE SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 13:1-17 In the earlier chapters Jesus had given His ministry to the people of GALILEE and JERUSALEM. In ths 13th Chapter and following Chapters, Jesus turns from an unbelieving world to minister the Father’s love to His INNER CIRCLE OF ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Bond Slave Of Christ

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 4, 2017

The more deeply a person surrenders to Christ and becomes dependent on Him daily, the more likely they are to finish the spiritual race in victory. Early Christians described it with the metaphor "bond-slave." It's what we're supposed to be!

BOND SLAVE OF CHRIST 1 Cor. 6:19-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A SURE-FIRE SOLUTION 1. "I could sure do with your help, Steve," Isaac said to his best friend. “All right, so what's your problem?" replied Steve. 2. "Whenever I talk to my wife," replied Isaac, "she never seems to be interested in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living The Simple Life Series

Contributed by John Baker on Jan 12, 2006

Series on Chrisitan Stewardship This sermon is Part II of a story I wrote as the capstone of the entire stewarship series.

Sermon Title: Living the Simple Life Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: March 13, 2005 Subject: Living the Uncomplicated Life Last week we began a story about a young spoiled prince whose parents were at their wits end. They conspired with an old friend who had the prince secretly taken by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Holiness

Stay Lovable

Contributed by Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr on Mar 16, 2014

Complacency in marriage is a termite! If we are complacent in marriage, we can also be complacent in our relationship with God.

Sermon No. 05 February 9, 2014 Mabini, Tagum City STAY LOVABLE Psalms 17:8 Part I. Greetings Overview of the message The message this afternoon is about staying lovable and attractive in the eyes of our spouses during the marriage union. Falling in love with our spouses is easy. The hard ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Enjoying The Traits Of Our Mates

Contributed by Brian Mavis on Jan 8, 2001

Gives biblical and practical advice tohusbands and wives on creating a strong long-lasting marriage.

“Enjoying the Traits of our Mates” Do you remember when you first saw him or her? You turned to your friend and said “whooooo is that?” (real slow) I remember the first time I saw Julie. She was walking; I luuuuuuved her walk. Do you remember meeting for the first time? You knew there was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25, Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational