Sermons on Submission To God:

"our Perplexing Predicament" Series

Contributed by Dr. David C. Penn on Jan 1, 2020

Charles Dickens, the renowned English poet and novelist of the nineteenth century, he once spoke much truth when he said: “We are living in the best of times and we are living in the worst of times!”

Introduction: Charles Dickens, the renowned English poet and novelist of the nineteenth century, he once spoke much truth when he said: “We are living in the best of times and we are living in the worst of times!” All of us today will agree that these are in fact “THE BEST OF TIMES!” For when we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Faith Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 26, 2006

Submission to the Lord’s will is an absolute essential before a Christian can grasp the truths surrounding the Christmas story.

Turn Your Bibles to Luke 1:26-38 Title: Christmas Faith Theme: The Faith of Mary, Submission to God’s Will Series: The Cast of Christmas Listen as I read Luke 1:26-38, “In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cause And Cure Of Dissension Among The People Of God

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 24, 2009

Numbers 12 provides a pattern which demonstrates the way dissension develops among God’s People and why. Two New Testament passages show the antidote.

It was one of those nightmares I hope never to experience again. Our regular mid-week prayer service usually had somewhere between 6-10 people in attendance with a maximum of 4-5 cars parked alongside the church building to accommodate them. As I pulled up to the church on this particular night, I ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-15

Denomination: *other

Finding Joy While Playing Second Fiddle

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jul 19, 2013

Guess what? It is not the will of God that each one of us be at the top. In fact, most of us will find our place of ministry somewhere down the list. Don't fight it. Be the best at where God has placed you.

What to do when you are only Number 2. John 1:40 40 One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. (KJV) 40 Andrés, hermano de Simón Pedro, era uno de los dos que habían oído a Juan, y le habían seguido. (RVG04) I. A Difficult Position II. A ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Was The Problem Of The Prophet? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 30, 2022

The purpose of the book of Jonah is to show the degree of the grace of God, that the message of salvation is for all individuals.

The purpose of the book of Jonah is to show the degree of the grace of God, that the message of salvation is for all individuals. This book is not quite the same as the other prophetic books since it recounts the tale of the prophet and does not fixate on his predictions. Indeed, just one verse ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christinaity On The Job Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 14, 2015

1) The Submission of Slaves, or Employees (Ephesians 6:5-8), and about 2) The Submission of Masters, or Employers (Ephesians 6:9).

As Children in Ontario headed back to school this week, it was surrounded by labor issues between school boards and the province of Ontario. Last minute negotiations meant that students were spared a delay in their school year, but ongoing disputes with support workers and unresolved contract ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Other

Sermon # 45 - Thy Will Be Done Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 28, 2023

How do we know the will of God for our lives? What happens when one submits to the will of God? There are wonderful examples of people in the bible who totally surrendered their will to God, and read on to know the outcome of their decisions.

Mary submitted to the will of God We read in Luke 1:38, Then Mary said, "Behold the maidservant of the Lord! May it be to me according to your word." And the angel departed from her. (EMTV) The characteristic of Mary that makes her so unique and special, was the fact that though she ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:38, Psalm 143:10, Matthew 1:18, Matthew 1:19, Matthew 1:24, Psalm 58:4-5, Acts 9:6, Psalm 32:8-9, Matthew 2:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

God’s Sovereignty In Human Choices Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

While human beings are given the ability to choose, it is God who remains supreme over all outcomes.

GOD’S SOVEREIGNTY IN HUMAN CHOICES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 9:15-24, 1 Samuel 8:4-22 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 19:21, Romans 9:15–18, Daniel 4:35, Isaiah 46:10, Genesis 50:20 INTRODUCTION: The tension between divine sovereignty and human choice is one of the most profound ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:15-24, 1 Samuel 8:4-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Mega-Mystery

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

The institution of Marriage analyzed

‘The Mega-Mystery’ I. Institution of One Flesh/Marriage Gen 2:21: And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept; and He took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof; Gen 2:22 And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made He a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

14. The Rejection Of Saul: Obedience Over Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

Have you ever told yourself, ‘God knows my heart,’ while deliberately doing something He’s already told you not to?” We often give ourselves credit for partial obedience—as if God should be pleased with most of our compliance.

The Rejection of Saul: Obedience Over Sacrifice May 28, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 15 Have you ever told yourself, ‘God knows my heart,’ while deliberately doing something He’s already told you not to?” We often give ourselves credit for partial obedience—as ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Serving In Humility - 2nd String Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 20, 2010

Regardless of position or task, our service to God is important to God's Kingdom. So often we relate importance and significance to the height of the position or the enormity of the task, but we should be willing to serve IN humility and do any and every

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: August 20, 2010 Date Preached: August 22, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Recognizing and Responding to the Living Word Title: Serving With Humility (2nd String) Text: John 1:19-32 ETS: John the Baptist realized who he was and he was not ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-32

Denomination: Baptist

Search Me

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 25, 2022

What will we find if we truly allow God to search our hearts? Will we like what we see?

(1, 23-24) God cannot lie, God cannot die, and God cannot save an unwilling soul. In verses 1-7: There are times that we do not let some people become more totally acquainted with us. We are apprehensive they will find something about us that they do not care for. In any case, God has a deep ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Way Back Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 18, 2024

James writes that if you feel distant from God or pride has gotten the best of you, there is always a way back.

James: Practical Faith  James 4:7-10 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  11-17–2024 Intro When I was a youth pastor in Mississippi, a girl brought her new boyfriend to youth group. She was 13 years old and he was about to be 18 years old. I made an offhand comment ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Separating Yourself From God’s Work

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 14, 2025

No believer is called to operate in isolation. The body of Christ is interconnected, and God expects His children to labour together in unity, humility, and submission to His order.

THE DANGER OF SEPARATING YOURSELF FROM GOD’S WORK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Numbers 16:1-35 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 10:25, Romans 12:4-5, John 15:4-6, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Psalm 133:1-3 INTRODUCTION: One of the most grievous errors a believer can make is to separate themselves from ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:1-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seeking God’s Presence Above Position Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025

Many people today chase after positions, power, and visibility, forgetting the most important priority—God's presence.

SEEKING GOD’S PRESENCE ABOVE POSITION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 13:1-5 Supporting Texts: Psalm 27:4; Exodus 33:14-15; Matthew 6:33; 2 Samuel 6:1-12; Hebrews 10:19-22 INTRODUCTION: Many people today chase after positions, power, and visibility, forgetting the most important ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God