Sermons on Self Surrender:

"Do Not Hold Onto Worry" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 25, 2014

So many of us do not know how to live the abundant life that Jesus promises us. This lesson will give you some tolls to help you live that life of joy, happiness, gentleness and self control.

The Ultimate Decision July 25, 2014 Many of you could relate to the Ironman Race and Life. One of the top things I took away from the race given to me by a pro athlete was this wisdom. “The race is a long and hard day; too long to think ahead. When you are in the water think about the next ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33-34

Discipline

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Oct 28, 2017

Have you ever eaten all your popcorn before the movie started? I have! It’s called no self-discipline. There is something to be said about butter and salt on a fluffy kernel of no taste; Yummy.

Happy “Disciplined” Weekend, Everyone! Have you ever eaten all your popcorn before the movie started? I have! It’s called no self-discipline. There is something to be said about butter and salt on a fluffy kernel of no taste; Yummy. Admit it, you have something in your life that just overpowers ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Servant To All People Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021

Believers often get caught up in self-service instead of true service, being focused on seats of power. Jesus demonstrated a powerful act of servanthood that would stand as a reminder concerning genuine kingdom service.

There once arose a dispute among the disciples, as to which of them should be considered the greatest (Luke 22:24). Jesus told them, “He who is greatest among you, let him be as the younger, and he who governs as he who serves. For who is greater, he who sits at the table, or he who serves? Is ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-5, John 13:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Witness With Water Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

Baptism is to be a witness not only to the world, but a perpetual witness to your self in time of temptation. You are to look back, as Paul makes the Roman Christians look back, and remember what you gave witness to in the water of baptism.

A visitor to a drought stricken area was talking to some of the citizens about their no rain situation. As they were complaining about the difficulties it brought to them he sought to comfort them with the it-could-be-worse philosophy. He said, "If you think it is bad here, you should ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-4

Bold In Witness Series

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 12, 2021

It's interesting to me when you think about it, most of the time when we make New Year's resolutions, most of them are more self centered in nature.

SELFLESS WK. 1 - BOLD IN WITNESS PASTOR TIMOTHY PORTER TEXT: MATTHEW 16:24 INTRODUCTION: I love this weekend because it's the first weekend of a new year. How many of you have New Year's resolutions, you have goals, you want something to be different this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is The Time For Salvation

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 18, 2009

Acts 2:1-2:21 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) There is no time like the present to surrender your life to God,He’s just as real and just as active as he was in 33AD, and He want everyone to "come to the knowledge of salvation through Jesus Christ, our Lord

Acts 2:1-4,14-17,21 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Mighty God Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 9, 2008

We all are very independent individuals. Some of our first words – perhaps even our first sentence – expressed that self-reliance. "I can do it myself." This is healthy when we’re dressing and cleaning up. It becomes unhealthy when we try to control o

Introduction: The names in this story have been changed out of respect for their privacy. Julie W told her family’s story in a magazine article. [My daughter], Allison, came home for the weekend. She opened the door, didn’t speak, and dropped her duffel bag. Smudges of mascara circled her eyes. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Cross And Community

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jul 6, 2005

God freed us to live in community. His design from the very beginning of the church was that the church would exhibit the kind of self-sacrificing love that he exhibited on the cross. Since God saves us in community, what does this community look like? Le

The Cross And Community Galatians 5:13-6:3 The war in Iraq is over. It took only 28 days for Coalition Forces to completely dismantle the regime of Saddam Hussein. And while Hussein and a large number of his henchmen are still at large, the only opposition that remains is a scattering of ill ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Are The Peacemakers

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 24, 2007

Each of us is a wounded warrior in the battle of life. We don’t have strength enough to fight the battles on our own. But as we surrender our brokenness to God, He will give us the strength to be peacemakers. He makes up the difference between our abil

“Blessed Are the Peacemakers” Mathew 5:9 Introduction In 1915 Moina Michael wrote a poem which says: We cherish too, the Poppy red… That grows on fields where valor led… It seems to signal to the skies…That blood of heroes never dies… Tomorrow is Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a time when we, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Christian Church

Why Answer? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 26, 2010

What’s the calling Paul talks about in Ephesians 4:1? Is it God calling you to surrender yourself to Him! Then you responding to God’s personal call on your life and saying “Yes, Lord! Not my will but your will be done!”

Why Answer? On the Lighter side: These are all apparently true statements made by important people... "I'm not going to have some reporters pawing through our papers. We are the president." -Hillary Clinton commenting on the release of subpoenaed documents "The president has kept all of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sin Remover Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Apr 15, 2011

Life really begins when we surrender our sin and pride to the Sin Remover. Our day of salvation needs to be remembered with praise! Is a lifetime long enough to praise Him? Is eternity long enough? It’s time to proclaim: “That’s MY King!”

The Sin Remover Exodus 12:7-46, 1 Peter 1:17-25 (Second and final in the series That’s My King!) Show video: "That’s My King!" (S. M. Lockeridge) When we decide to follow Jesus, a whole new life begins. The day of our salvation becomes the day we recognize Jesus as “The Sin Remover.” Israel ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:7-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come Out From Among Them Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 31, 2007

Separation is such an ugly word to many in Christianity today. We want to be inclusive. But have we become so inclusive that we have forgotten that purity in God’s church and God’s people is of more value to God than surrendering standards for some so c

Come Out From Among Them Griffith Baptist Church – 12/16/07 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 26 Introduction 1. The Plea for Examination – 26:1-3 2. The Purpose of Separation – 26:4-8 3. The Precedence of Purification – 26:9-12 The main subject we are talking about here is this subject of separation - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants You To Know Something Series

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jul 7, 2016

Jesus prayed for us to surrender to the Father's will: "Thy will be done!" Do you believe that God has a personal plan for your life? If you have any doubts, Dr. Larry Petton will show you from the Lord's Prayer how to discover His will.

GOD WANTS YOU TO KNOW SOMETHING Dr. Larry Petton Text: Luke 11:1-10 Series: TALK TO YOUR FATHER (90 Days in The Lord’s Prayer) Did you hear about the old golfer who was standing in front of the first tee, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call: Come By Pastor John Mateos Ong

Contributed by John Ong on Nov 16, 2017

God offers us a great banquet that sometimes we doubted for being too good to be true, but we can prove to ourselves that our Lord’s offer is far more than what we thought if we only surrender to him and accept His calling.

Many of us have been blinded by unnecessary things that life itself offers. Prestigious car, jewelry, and a feast of delicious food are just some of what we believe are the best things to receive and attain in our lives. And because of these unnecessary things that we tend to value, we have ignored ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who's Boss

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 19, 2019

Who’s boss? Is Jesus Christ really the Lord of your life? At this very moment, Jesus Christ is the Lord of your life, or He is not. Either you have surrendered your life to Him and He is running the show, or you are still at the help of your life.

Who’s Boss? Colossians 1:15-18 ; Philippians 2:5-11 1. God said He was Acts 2:36 2. Because of creation Colossians 1:15-18 3. Jesus said He was John 13:13 4. It is His destiny Phil 2:5-11 5. Because He bought us 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 6. God’s plan is best. Jeremiah 29:11 Who’s boss? ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-18, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist