Sermons on Submission:

When Duty Calls

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Dec 6, 2012

"When Duty Calls" is an exposition of Jesus' instructions to his disciples in Luke 17:1-10. This passage teaches that obedience to Jesus requires holy fear, unlimited forgiveness, genuine faith, and total submission.

WHEN DUTY CALLS Luke 17:1-10 On July 4, 1976, Israeli commandos made a daring on the Entebbe International Airport, rescuing 103 Jewish hostages. In 15 minutes, the soldiers killed the seven kidnappers and set the captives free. But three hostages were also killed during Operation Entebbe. As the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Bricks That Build A Marriage".

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 4, 2010

"Bricks That Build a Marriage". (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 1 Peter chapter 3 verses 1-8: ill: • For the first time in her life • Four year-old Suzie had just been told the story of "Snow White": • She could hardly wait to get home from nursery school to tell her mommy. • With wide-eyed excitement, she retold the fairy tale to her mother that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

I Cherish The Old Rugged Cross

Contributed by Ray Swift on Aug 10, 2017

Based on the hymn this message draws the believer back to the cross to experience the love and grace of Jesus.

FB, Lafayette July 16, 2017 Sunday Evening I Cherish The Old Rugged Cross Philippians 2:8-11; Galatians 6:14 Intro.: I can only recall his first name as Alister, yet his name is really not all that important tonight but I wish I had a picture of Alister because -- if a picture is worth a thousand ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:8-11, Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

Wives, Submit Yourselves To Your Husbands, As Is Fitting In The Lord. Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 23, 2017

I don’t accept the often, to me, lame attempts to somehow explain this passage away and act like the Bible, properly interpreted, has a 21st century view of marriage. It doesn’t. I think the biblical view is beautiful, but it is very much not modern.

18 Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Wives First of all, there is no problem with the translation here, though I’ll clarify a bit in a moment. Ladies, how does this make you feel? You ok with this? Are you immediately thinking of reasons for exceptions? What if ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Christian’s Responsibility In Society Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 21, 2017

1) Our duties as Christians (Titus 3: 1–2), 2) Our former condition of unbelief and sin (Titus 3: 3), 3) Our salvation through Jesus Christ (Titus 3: 4–7), and 4) Our mission to an unbelieving, lost world (Titus 3: 8).

This week, Ray Pennings co-founder and executive vice-president of the think tank Cardus. wrote about how faith plays a big role in how Canadians see the world. A majority of respondents — 52 per cent — told the pollster that personal faith or religious beliefs were an important factor in how they ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Other

Real Peole , Real Problems A Study Of 1 Samuel Part 4b, Knowing God Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jul 3, 2017

Part 4b of our real people real problem series from 1st Samuel

Real People – Real Problems A study of 1 Samuel Part 4b “Knowing God” “The Philistine view” Last week we began a series within a series in our Real People- Real Problems series Called Knowing God I would venture to say a more accurate description to the problem being addressed is “Not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

For Me To Live

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 16, 2021

Life is a very precious thing. We are living in a time when life is being cheapened. What your life consists of is what makes it more precious. Where are you in your life. For me to live is what?

1. Life is a very precious thing. The one life that God has given to you. 2. The life of your loved ones is very precious. a. The life that you share with your mate. b. The life of your children. 1) Nothing changes your life like the birth of a child. 2) At their birth and throughout eternity 3. We ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian And Government Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 10, 2020

As Paul discusses the transformed life Christians are called to, he addresses the need for Christians to submit to the governing authorities and to pay their obligations of taxes and respect.

A. A young boy, who wanted $100.00 very badly, prayed for two weeks but nothing happened. 1. Then he decided to write God a letter requesting $100.00. 2. When the postal authorities received the boy’s letter to God, they decided to send it to the President of the United States. 3. The President ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leaders And Followers Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 30, 2019

We are all called to lead and follow and we are to listen to godly principles in Hebrews 13.

Please open your Bibles to Hebrews Chapter 13…. Again, this letter was to a church made up of Jews who became Christians, but much of the Biblical Principles from this letter apply to all Christians! This letter although written by a man are words from God and we can worship God who is worthy by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Great Is Our God! | Job 38 – 42:6 Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Oct 8, 2020

Have you ever wondered about the greatness of our God? God’s nature, deeds, and attributes are incomparable.

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Scripture: Job 38:1-2, Job 38:3, Psalm 84:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Have Found Favor With God Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

Continuing Christmas series. Looks at Mary as a proper response to what would ordinarily terrify us.

Mary didn’t just suddenly appear on the earth. She was born, just like any other baby girl. She wasn’t from a thriving center of commerce and wealth. She was from a little town in the region of Galilee - a town where someone asked, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” We know something ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing To Meet The Master Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 6, 2020

Much had changed since Naomi and Ruth left Moab for Bethlehem. Ruth had found favor in the eyes of Boaz, but yet she lacked security for the future. She made preparations for a meeting that would change her future.

Preparing to Meet the Master Ruth 3:1-6 We can’t begin to imagine the excitement Ruth and Naomi must’ve felt at this time. Moab had dealt very bitterly with them, leaving little hope for the future. Upon returning to Bethlehem, God had shown Himself mighty in their situation and was ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

David's Son Solomon Anointed As King Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 12, 2021

First Kings 1:11-53 shows us the coronation of God's king.

Scripture We are coming to the conclusion in our study of “The Life of David.” In the final days of his life, David’s son Adonijah set himself up as the new king over all Israel. That prompted a crisis because God’s choice for David’s successor was not David’s son Adonijah but David’s other son ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:11-53

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

My Beloved Child Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 6, 2022

2 Timothy 1:1-2 shows us several truths about living in God's church today.

Introduction In his book titled All the Last Words of Saints and Sinners, Herbert Lockyer writes: Infidels and agnostics are usually cowards when the death dew lies cold on their brow. Unprepared to enter eternity, they lose their braggadocio as its gates open to receive them. What fear grips ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Somebody’s Watching How We Respond To Authority Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 7, 2022

The world is watching how we as Jesus-followers respond to those who have authority over us. Does what they see enhance the cause of Christ or damage it?

Somebody’s Watching How We Respond To Authority Living-Hope 1 Peter 2:12-23 We are in this section of our study of 1 Peter called, ‘Somebody’s Watching Us.’ The theme verse in 1 peter 2:12. Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they will see your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:12-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ