Sermons on Submissive Hearts:

Be Filled With The Spirit -- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 8, 2018

Ephesians 5:18b-21 teaches us what is involved in being filled with the Spirit.

Scripture Today we are concluding a sermon series in Ephesians 5:1-21 that I am calling, “Be Imitators of God.” Last time we began to examine what Paul meant by being filled with the Spirit. Today, we shall complete our examination of Paul’s teaching on being filled with the Spirit. Let’s read ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Can I Know God’s Guidance? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 26, 2010

Seeking and receiving God's guidance into our lives requires that we TRUST God and believe that He does have our best in mind with His plan and purpose. How can we know God's guidance? How can we test it to make sure it is God's plan and not our own desir

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: July 21, 2010 Date Preached: July 25, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Finding God’s Guidance in this World Title: How Can I know God’s Guidance? Date Written: July 21, 2010 Date ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Honorable Duty Within The Church

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 11, 2020

As Peter sought to bring his first letter to a close, he addressed how we are live our Christian lives in regard to the church. By submitting to the will of God, following the spiritual guidance of church leadership, and serving one another, we bring glory to Christ and meet the needs of the church.

Honorable Duty within the Church 1 Peter 5: 1-5 Peter had shared much with the church regarding their Christian lives among the world. They were challenged to build their lives upon Christ, the Corner Stone. Their lives were to be lived in light of their relationship with Christ, abiding faithful, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Working Toward A Great Marriage, Part 2 - Love And Respect

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 7, 2010

Second in this brief series on marriage, this one discussing two of the greatest needs for a great marriage - love and respect.

Working Toward a Great Marriage Part 2 – Love and Respect Ephesians 5:22-33 May 30, 2010 THE AUDIO OF THIS SERMON CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.ABERDEENWESLEYAN.ORG NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: This is the second of a two-part series ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

Maintaining Focus Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 2, 2014

As long as we are in the midst of our journey in this world, we are subject to distractions. How do we maintain our focus?

“Maintaining Focus” 1 Jn. 2:15-17 & Phil. 3:1-14 A young woman is taking her final exam. She’s excited and relieved because the teacher asked the right questions and she really knows the answers. But part way through the test she looks out the window and sees her boyfriend ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Trapped?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 11, 2014

Ever feel trapped? How did you get here? How do you get out? Humans are the only varments that build their own traps?

TRAPPED? MAKING CHOICES? CHOICES AND CONSEQUENCES? HOW DID I GET HERE? HOW LONG WILL I STAY HERE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Deut. 11:26 Behold, I set before you this day a blessing and a curse; [27] A blessing, if ye obey the commandments of the Lord your God, which I ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:26-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Accepting Things We Cannot Change

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 11, 2012

How can we have the courage to change the things that we can, the serenity to accept the things that we cannot change, and the wisdom to know the difference?

Intro: How can we have the courage to change the things that we can, the serenity to accept the things that we cannot change, and the wisdom to know the difference? Although it may be hard to admit, there are many things that we cannot change. No matter how hard you try some people resist ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: *other

Ethos #6 Worship Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 16, 2019

Worship is a spiritual action that connects a person to God through praise, submission, and trust.

I’d like to ask you a very personal question, why do you come to worship every Sunday morning? Have you ever really thought about why you get up, get dressed, rush around and come to this retro building? If we polled the room, the responses are as numerous as the people here. The churchie answer ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Climbing Higher

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 9, 2010

Satan wants to keep us from making progress in our spiritual life. With the Lord’s help, though, we can keep on climbing. To avoid sin’s tragedy, learn Satan’s strategy.

Opening illustration: Pastor Dale Kurtz laughed so hard that his sides ached. He was watching a frustrated squirrel trying to climb the metal pole supporting a bird feeder. The squirrel repeatedly got part way up, then slowly slid down the pole in a heap. In describing this incident, Kurtz wrote, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The Lord’s Servant Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 6, 2023

People give a lot of importance to job titles. One frequent question asked by the HR or the hiring manager is, “What was your last position?.”

INTRODUCTION I Am The Lord’s Servant People give a lot of importance to job titles. One frequent question asked by the HR or the hiring manager is, “What was your last position?.” We love titles. Do you know what title Mary used when the angel Gabriel spoke to her? Luke 1:26-38 26 In the sixth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26, 1 Timothy 3:16, Luke 1:28, Luke 1:27, Ephesians 1:6, Luke 1:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Women And Worship

Contributed by Greg Powell on Apr 17, 2012

An expository message on the difficult passage of head coverings in 1 Corinthians and its implications toward submission.

INTRO: I will tell you unashamedly that I am not scared to preach on this passage. Not scared, I am terrified! I want to handle the Word of God rightly and accurately. There is a big, gigantic “HUH?” that you could right over the top of these verses in your Bible. You read this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Obedience Factor - Commit To Submit Series

Contributed by Neil Lieder on Feb 12, 2007

Learn to Drive Series Week 7: The Obedience Factor - "Commit to Submit" stresses the importance of obeying every God-given authority in our lives.

Learn to Drive Series The Obedience Factor Part II Commit to Submit As you should know by now, that we’ve been talking about “Learning to Drive”. This means learning to take responsibility for ourselves as we drive the journey of life. We talked about road signs, which are the warnings ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moses On The Mountain With The Lord - Part 16 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 8, 2011

How can I be the leader God wants me to be? 1. Show people the error of their sin (vs. 30). 2. Strive to help others get right with God (vs. 30). 3. Be willing to sacrifice yourself (vs. 31-32). 4. Submit to the Lord (vs. 32-35).

Moses on the Mountain with the Lord Part 16: A Great Leader Exodus 32:30-35 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church October 13, 2010 BACKGROUND: *How could they have done it? How could the Children of Israel have fallen so far so fast? -- After all they had heard and seen the Lord do ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:30-35

Denomination: Baptist

Reinventing Motherhood Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 12, 2014

In Colossians 3, the Apostle Paul explains: 1) How should a Mother Act? (Colossians 3:18a) 2) To Whom should a Mother Act this Way? (Colossians 3:18b) 3) Why should a Mother Act this Way? (Colossians 3:18c)

Emily Letts wrote this week: "I am grateful that I can share my story and inspire other women to stop the guilt,". Her decision was to abort her child and post a video of it for the world. http://thepoint.breakpoint.org/tp-home/blog-archives/blog-archives/entry/4/25179 What stuck so many people ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18

Denomination: Other

Those Who Watch For Your Soul

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jan 18, 2010

Preachers are not made their called There are none that are perfect; not people, preachers, pew sitters God wants for people to have a shepherd that’s under Christ. Weather you want to heed to that, to be under a Shepherd is up to you. He has always

THOSE WHO WACTH FOR YOUR SOULS Hebrews 13:7, 24, 17 Intro: Preachers are not made their called There are none that are perfect; not people, preachers, pew sitters God wants for people to have a shepherd that’s under Christ. Weather you want to heed to that, to be under a Shepherd ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-17

Denomination: Baptist