Sermons on Self Surrender:

Let God Direct Your Heart PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to emphasize the importance of allowing God to guide our hearts, trusting in His direction, and aligning our hearts with His will.

Good morning, family. Today, we're going to explore a passage from 2 Thessalonians 3:5, which says, "May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance." This Scripture speaks volumes about the importance of allowing God to guide our hearts, learning to follow His lead, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:5

Topics: Heart

I Am A Wonder PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to inspire us to live lives filled with wonder and awe of God, serving as a testament to His power and faithfulness, and to amaze the world with His love.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to talk about living a life of wonder, the power of a wonder-filled mindset, and how to amaze the world with your wonder. You know, I recently came across a quote from Christian author, Max Lucado that really resonated with me. He said, "God does not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:7

Topics: Wonderful Women

Choices At The Crossroads PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Emphasize the importance of trusting in God, making wise choices based on faith, and standing firm in our commitment to serve the Lord.

Good morning, church family! I'm excited to be with you today as we delve into God's Word together. We're going to be hanging out in the Old Testament, specifically in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Joshua 24:15. These passages remind us of the importance of trusting in the Lord, making wise choices, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Joshua 24:15

Topics: Spiritual Choice, Fork In The Road

Lord I Pray, In My Weakness, Be My Strength PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Understand and embrace our weaknesses as opportunities for God's power to shine through, knowing that His grace is sufficient for us and He is always with us in our struggles.

Good morning, family. Today, we're going to dive deep into a subject that I know many of us can relate to — it's about our weaknesses, our struggles, and the comfort we receive from knowing that God is with us. We are focusing on a Scripture that has comforted and emboldened many in their darkest ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9

Topics: Strength

Christ Strengthens Me PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Understand and embrace the power of Christ within us, the strength of our Christian community, and our ability to do all things through Christ who strengthens us.

Good morning, beautiful people of God! It's another blessed day to gather, learn, and grow in our faith. Today, we are going to dive deep into the heart of Paul's letter to the Philippians, particularly Philippians 4:13, a verse that many of us know and love. It reads, "I can do all things through ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Topics: Strength, Christian Community

Women Living God's Way PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Emphasize the importance of God's Word as the true source of strength, contentment, and joy.

Good morning, family. I want to start by sharing a quote from Edward McKendree Bounds, who once said, "The Word of God is the food by which prayer is nourished and made strong." Friends, it's no secret that we are living in a world where strength, contentment, and happiness are often sought in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:25-26

Topics: Satisfaction, Empowerment

With God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the power of God's strength, the importance of perseverance, and the victory that comes from faith, encouraging the congregation to face their battles with courage and faith in God.

Good morning, church family. Today, we're diving into the heart of a battle. We're going to be exploring the depths of God's strength, the power of perseverance and the victory of faith. As we navigate through this sermon, I want to remind you of the powerful words spoken by C.S. Lewis, "God knows ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:8

Topics: Perseverance, Fight

Submit And Resist PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Encourage believers to recognize the source of conflict in their lives, submit to God's authority, and resist worldly temptations in order to draw closer to God and become the people He created them to be.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into a passage from the book of James that speaks directly to our hearts and our daily struggles. Before we dive into this passage, I'd like to share a quote from C.S. Lewis that captures the essence of what we will be discussing today. He ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Topics: Elements Of Repentance

What Matters Most PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to reassess their lives in light of Christ's redemption, embrace the joy of salvation, and pursue transformation through repentance.

Good morning, cherished family of God. I stand before you today, not as a stranger, but as a fellow traveler, a comrade on this shared pilgrimage towards the heart of God. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. In this sacred space, we are invited to shed the weight of our worldly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Topics: Repentance

Like A Flood PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 18, 2024

Explores how God's Spirit fortifies our faith, guiding us through adversities and towards redemption when we turn from our transgressions.

Welcome, dear friends. It's always a joy to gather together in fellowship, to share in the warmth of God's love, and to delve into the richness of His Word. As we gather today, let's find comfort in the knowledge that we are not alone in our struggles, for God is with us, ready to guide us through ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:19-20

Topics: God's Favor, Blessing

Knock, Knock PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024

Encourages openness to the Holy Spirit's guidance, embracing its mystery, and understanding the transformative power of being born anew in the Spirit.

Welcome, dear family of faith, to this blessed gathering where we come together, united in spirit and truth, to seek wisdom from the Word of God. It's a joy to be in your presence, a joy to stand before you as we open our hearts and minds to the divine whispers of the Holy Spirit. We are here to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:7-8

Topics: Holy Spirit

The King Enters PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' divine authority and humility, urging us to respond with reverence and obedience to His sacrificial love and kingship.

Dear beloved congregation, there's a warmth, a familiarity in gathering together today, like a family reunion of souls, bound not by blood but by the love of Christ. We are here, not as strangers, but as fellow pilgrims, walking arm in arm on the path of faith. So, as we gather in this holy huddle, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Topics: Palm Sunday, Triumphal Entry

Love? Or Lust?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 13, 2016

Christians must distinguish between love and lust. The message is a study of a young man who failed to distinguish between love and lust, bringing great sorrow upon the nation and ultimately condemning himself to a violent death.

“Absalom, David’s son, had a beautiful sister, whose name was Tamar. And after a time Amnon, David’s son, loved her. And Amnon was so tormented that he made himself ill because of his sister Tamar, for she was a virgin, and it seemed impossible to Amnon to do anything to her. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Help! There's A Snake In My Garden! Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 5, 2023

We need a Redeemer because we are fallen people. We inherited our fallen nature because of the fall of our first parents. Eve was seduced by Satan, and Adam chose to rebel against God. Thus, the creation was plunged into ruin.

“Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the LORD God had made. “He said to the woman, ‘Did God actually say, “You shall not eat of any tree in the garden?”’ And the woman said to the serpent, ‘We may eat of the fruit of the trees in the garden, but God said, “You ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Persevering Faith

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 5, 2014

John 3:36 says, “He who believes (present active tense) in the Son has everlasting life...” The difference between dead faith and genuine saving faith is that saving faith is a persevering faith. Consider the characteristics of a persevering faith

Persevering Faith Hebrews 11:39-12:3 Faith is synonymous with belief and trust. There is however a difference between genuine saving faith and spurious, superficial, disingenuous faith. This difference is crucial. Intellectual assent, a head belief or knowledge does not save. James 2:19 tells us ...read more

Denomination: Baptist