Sermons on Relinquishing:

Transformed By Love: Living For Christ's Sake - 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 6, 2024

In 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, the apostle Paul presents a compelling argument for the transformative power of Christ's love in our lives. Let us explore this scripture together and discover how embracing Christ's love can lead to a life lived for His sake.

Transformed by Love: Living for Christ's Sake - 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 Introduction: Today, we explore the profound truths found in 2 Corinthians 5:14-15. In these verses, the apostle Paul presents a compelling argument for the transformative power of Christ's love in our lives. Let us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, John 3:16, Matthew 16:24, Matthew 16:16, Galatians 2:20, Acts 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Submission Is Not Weakness Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 14, 2024

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

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Free Indeed!

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jan 28, 2024

This sermon exposes the blatant attack on religious liberty via the pandemic and the less than adequate response from the church. It encourages us to be watchful and aware of how the enemy is working to silence and control even God's people and what we can do to gain the victory!

Religious Liberty Sermon 2024 (Free Indeed!) It was Patrick Henry that once passionately exclaimed, “Give me liberty, or give me death! The obvious sentiment being that liberty, or freedom is well worth dying for. I don’t know about you, but I’m glad that he and the rest of our founding fathers ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36, Galatians 5:1, Psalm 119:45-48, Romans 15:4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God Always Keeps His Promises

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Nov 30, 2023

In spite of our doubts God always keeps His promises

GOD ALWAYS KEEPS HIS PROMISES (2nd Sunday in Advent) Warsaw Christian Church, Richard Bowman, Pastor Text: God is not a man that he should lie, nor a son of man that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then won’t act? Does He promise and not fulfill?” (Numbers 23:19); 2nd Corinthians 1:20: ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:19, 2 Corinthians 1:20

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 1 – Judah Has Fallen In Weeping – Chapter 1:1-3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 18, 2025

Today we begin a new series in the book of Lamentations. So few people read and study this amazing book written by Jeremiah after the fall of Jerusalem and Judah. It is a sad book dealing with the nation’s sorrow and sin that caused it. It is most informative.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 1 – JUDAH HAS FALLEN IN WEEPING – CHAPTER 1:1-3 One of the least studied books of the bible is Lamentations, or more fittingly, “The Lamentations of Jeremiah”, for the prophet pours out his heart in lament at what has befallen Jerusalem and Judah. The book is very ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:1-2, Jeremiah 10:5, Jeremiah 7:27, Matthew 8:12, Lamentations 1:3, Jeremiah 10:1-5, Ezekiel 20:5-8, Hosea 4:16-19, Jeremiah 27:6, Romans 11:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why People Fail To Realize That They Are Sinners?

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Oct 3, 2025

People fail to recognize their sinfulness because they compare themselves to others instead of to God, ignore His grace, underestimating the depth of their sins, and underesimate God’s perfect righteous standard revealed through Christ’s sacrifice.

The Apostle Paul proclaimed in Romans 1:17 that the righteousness of God is revealed in the gospel. Before explaining in detail what this gospel is, he explains why this gospel is necessary and why God’s righteousness is needed in Romans 1:18–3:20 as follows: 1. Everyone is a sinner, whether Jew ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-20, Luke 18:11-12, 2 Corinthians 10:12

Denomination: Baptist

I Surrender All PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024

This sermon emphasizes our Christian call to serve others selflessly, motivated by love for Christ, and to find spiritual nourishment in surrendering to God's will.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to this gathering where we seek to find nourishment for our souls in the Word of God. We find ourselves today in the comforting presence of the Lord, ready to open our hearts to His timeless wisdom. Today, we find ourselves at the feet of the Good ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Topics: Surrendering, God

Surrendering PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 8, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' humility and sacrificial service, encouraging believers to emulate His example by prioritizing others and surrendering to God's will.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Today, we gather here, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters united in Christ. We gather to share in the Word, to drink from the wellspring of divine wisdom, and to nourish our souls with the eternal truths of our Savior, Jesus Christ. In the book of ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-9

Topics: Serving, Surrendering

Serve Your Purpose PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 10, 2024

Encourages trusting in God's unique purpose for each individual, passionately pursuing it, discerning His plan, and aligning oneself with His divine will.

Good morning, beloved friends and family of faith. As we gather together in this sacred space, we find ourselves standing on the brink of a new day, a new week, and a new opportunity to seek the face of our Almighty God. Today, we will be turning our hearts and minds towards the Book of Psalms, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:2

Topics: Aligning, God's Plan

Doomsday Shadow

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Nov 5, 2014

What is happening in Christendom today is not an aberration in the history of the church, nor is it irrelevant in respect to what will happen tomorrow. What we do today will have a major impact on the Christianity of our children and our grandchildren.

DOOMSDAY SHADOW ILLUSTRATION As the pastor was summing up the messages and information portion of the morning service he remarked that all church leaders and administrative personnel needed to attend a meeting Thursday evening. It was imperative that they attend. When Thursday evening rolled ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-2

Denomination: Christian Church

Peace - It Is Well With My Soul Series

Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Sep 9, 2007

In this message we look at the example of the “Prince of Peace” from Matthew 14:22-34Open Link in New Window. Here is the often heard story of how Christ walks on water and Peter steps out to meet Him. Peter then takes his eyes off Christ and begins to si

**** The text here may best be called a collection of notes from http://www.higherpraise.com/outlines/series.htm. As the message for this sermon was shared, it was a skimming over major points rather than a run down of everything in this document. **** This sermon can be listened to online by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Seventy Times Seven Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 12, 2022

A message about forgiveness... what it is and what it is not

“Seventy Times Seven” Forgive One Another NOW IN - Matthew chapter 16 Jesus made a very bold prediction… On this rock (on this truth that I am, the Christ, the Messiah, the Son of the Living God… on Me, on who I AM… I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Excuses - Ex. 3:7-4:17

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 10, 2002

Excuses - Ex. 3:7-4:17 (Excuse - An attempt to release from an obligation or duty by mitigating circumstances. An apology used to gain exemption for service. A reason put forward to justify an offence)

Excuses - Ex. 3:7-4:18 Illustration:Whoever wants to be judge of human nature should study people’s excuses. Hebbel. Excuse - An attempt to release from an obligation or duty by mitigating circumstances. An apology used to gain exemption for service. A reason put forward to justify an ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Suicide - Let's Not Go There!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 4, 2001

Seek Life! Seek Christ!

Suicide - Let’s Not Go There Exodus 20:13-13 When I was asked to speak on this topic I found very little in the way of resources in the Christian realm. It is a topic that not many talk about. We don’t want to go there. It is a dark subject ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13, Deuteronomy 32:39

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Nov 25, 2002

This message encourages people to move forward in their lives by placing their faith in Jesus Christ. It is a motivational message that encourages people to look ahead with hope.

I Believe Dr. Marty Baker / 15th Anniversary / November 24, 2002 www.stevenscreek.net What if you knew somewhere in front of you was a moment that would change your life forever, a moment rich with potential, a moment filled with endless possibilities? What if you knew that there was a moment ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:23

Denomination: Church Of God