Sermons on Self Surrender:

Debate PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 15, 2023

To emphasize God's sovereignty, the cunning of the Pharisees, and our responsibility to honor God in all we do.

Good morning, beloved congregation. Today, we delve into the fascinating passage of Matthew 22:15-22. This scripture is one where Jesus brilliantly fends off the cunning attempts of the Pharisees to trap Him. It's a passage that speaks volumes regarding God's Sovereignty, the debate of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Topics: God's Image

A Double Portion PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 9, 2024

This sermon explores Elisha's passionate pursuit of God's Spirit, encouraging us to live out our faith actively and be transformed by engaging with God's Word.

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we seek to draw nearer to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we gather here today, let us acknowledge the divine presence that binds us together, the Holy Spirit that stirs within us, and the Word of God that guides us on our path. We stand ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:9-15

Topics: Heart After God, Greater Than Anything

From Trouble To Triumph Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Dec 6, 2000

How to overcome trouble in your life

From Trouble to Triumph Victory Temple A/G P. O. Box 911 Waco, Tx 76703 By Pastor Danny Williams James 1:4-11 There are three type’s of people here this evening. 1. those in trials. 2. those coming out of trials 3. those going into trials ( but you don’t know it yet. ) So there is a word for ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Defeating Parasites In Your Life Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 12, 2008

this sermon deals with overcoming temptations and addictions

Defeating Parasites in our Life Temptations 1 Corinthians 10:13 Slide Introduction I am sure you have all heard the word parasite before. But do you really know what a parasite does? Parasites invade a host and begin to live there. As it lives there, it begins to grow and robs the host of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Tender Moment Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 4, 2009

Peter in the text that we have before us if the classic case of the "Backsliding" Christian. And in the moment that Jesus spends with Peter before and after the death, burial, and resurrection; we see the tragedy of backsliding away from God. Then we se

Moments with the Master Series A TENDER MOMENT John 21:1-19 Intro There was a certain man who had been faithful in worshiping with other believers for many years. Then he became lax and stopped coming to the services. The pastor was burdened for his spiritual welfare, so one day he visited his ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

There Is One Lord Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 12, 2024

For Jesus to be our Savior, He must also be our Lord. The Lordship of Jesus in our lives is lived out in view of God's ownership and our discipleship. The Lordship of Jesus is not a burden, but is our blessing, provision, and protection.

A. As you know, we are in a sermon series about the 7 ones that equal unity. 1. God wants His people to be unified and the 7 ones are the things that unite us. 2. So far in our series we have discussed the one body, the one Spirit, and the one hope. 3. Today, we want to talk about a subject that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6, Philippians 2:5-11, 1 Corinthians 8:4-6, Romans 14:7-9, Matthew 7:21-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Insanity Of Sin Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Feb 23, 2025

A sermon exploring Nebuchadnezzar's fall from kingship into insanity because of his pride and arrogance.

The Insanity of Sin Book of Daniel Series Text: Daniel 4 CSB ________________________________________ Introduction: As some of you know, I grew up with a very broken home life. My parents split up when I was 5, and they both had various romantic attachments throughout my youth. From 5 years ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12, Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thanks Be To God! Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 12, 2024

While a turducken is not necessary for our physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual health (and in many ways is probably bad for your physical health), giving thanks is necessary for physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual health. Make time to be thankful.

LAYERS OF THANKSGIVING 2024: THANKS BE TO GOD! ROMANS 6:15-19 #layersofthanksgiving INTRODUCTION / ILLUSTRATION PART 1… food52.com/blog/14637-the-brief-history-of-the-turducken-and-stuffing-food-in-food [adapted] This sermon is going to be a weird sermon just like a turducken is a weird dish. It ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Big Is Jesus

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Aug 4, 2001

FRESH LOOK AT JESUS, THE SON OF GOD

HOW BIG IS JESUS VBC August 19. 01 Isaiah 45:22 This is the text verse that a Primitive Methodist layman preached from the day Charles Haddon Spurgeon was saved. Listen as Spurgeon recounts that day the layman preached, It is a text that encourages and exhorts us to look to Christ. I want to do ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:22

Denomination: Baptist

The Functional Family Series

Contributed by Dennis Cummins on Oct 18, 2006

This sermon includes a video illistration which we can email you upon request for free. This can be viewed on Itunes podcast or Video cast under ExperienceChurch.tv or viewed online at www.experiencechurch.tv.

The Functioning Family The Mommy dog that lost her rear leggs in a lawn mower accident, and her children pups learned to walk like mommy walked, by dragging their hind end around the house… Monkey see monkey do, our children will follow what we model. Genesis 1:28 (Contemporary English ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Law Of Faith

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Paul speaks of ’The Law of Faith’. Tapping into the power of this law is critical to living supernaturally....

The Law of Faith Mark 2:1-12 Salespeople understand that very few people will buy an item "sight unseen." As human beings we sometimes find it very difficult to visualize something we cannot see. When we buy a car, for the most part we want to kick the tires, see the shiny new paint, and smell the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: *other

The Evidence Of Our Love

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

Our love for Christ is revealed by our willingness to obey His teachings

The Evidence of Our Love John 14:23 April 6, 2014 Evening Service On the whole, God's love for us is a much safer subject to think about than our love for Him. C.S. Lewis Mere Christianity How do we reveal that we really love Jesus? What is it that we do to show that our love for Christ is real? ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23

Denomination: Church Of God

Peace: A Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

Loosed from worries and fears, at rest in troubled times, calm in the worst of circumstances, cleared from all condemnation… Tragically, this doesn’t sound like what I call normal – what about you?

In the last 5,500 years our world has only seen 292 years of peace. Over 14,000 wars have caused nearly 4 billion deaths. According to recent reports, stress-related claims rose 700% since the 80′s; in fact, 3 out of 5 doctor visits are stress-related. All kinds of factors today contribute ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Temptation Is Information

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Apr 6, 2020

First Sunday in Lent. The sermon is about how our temptations in life can give us information about ourselves, and the world.

Temptation is Information Temptations are too much for some people to handle. I heard a few years ago a 340lb man sued a hospital for 900k, claiming it ruined his gastric stapling operation. The man underwent weight loss surgery to cure his overeating. The surgeon implanted 70 tiny staples to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal

Kingdom Keys - Ecclesiasties Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on May 22, 2023

The meaning of life is to enjoy the freedom and the simplicity of life given to us by God's grace through the realization of God’s absolute control to the point we trust in the Lord’s love.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, Genesis 1:26, Genesis 2:15, Genesis 3:8, John 10:10, Genesis 2:18-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational