Sermons on Submissive Hearts:

Resist The Devil Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 28, 2020

I see way too many Christians ineffective in their life because the devil has them tied up in knots. And in the Scriptures, God tells us as Christians what to do, but we are just not doing it. And I believe that it has to do with us not knowing how to resist the devil.

Introduction I would like to begin today’s sermon by asking you a couple of questions? Here is the first question. If someone, in your life, that you trust tells you to do something, how likely are you to do what they tell you? I would say that if I trust them that I am likely to do what they say ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7, 1 Peter 5:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah On Board?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 5, 2023

Life is full of choices. Dad, I’m not at all sure I can follow you any longer in your simple Christian faith, stated the clergyman‘s son...

Jonah On Board? Jonah 1:1-3NKJV A small girl was asked to pray over the family meal. It was her first time ever, trying to emulate how her parents prayed, this is how she prayed: "Thank you Lord, for this meal you have REPAIRED for us.” ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3, Galatians 4:21-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Strength In Surrender: The Prayer In Gethsemane PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024

Explores Jesus' humanity, obedience, and perseverance in the face of adversity, as exemplified in His prayerful preparation in the Garden of Gethsemane.

Welcome, dear friends, to another beautiful day of gathering together in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. I am thrilled to have you all here today as we gather to reflect upon the Word of God. Today, we're going to be focusing on a pivotal moment in the life of our Savior, a moment that is as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Topics: Prayer, Obedience, Submission

Aligning Ourselves With The Will Of God, Not Our Own - By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Feb 17, 2025

One of the greatest struggles in the Christian life is aligning our will with God’s. Many times, we have our own plans, desires, and ambitions, but God calls us to surrender them to Him. Walking in alignment with God's will is not always easy, but it is always best.

Aligning Ourselves with the Will of God, Not Our Own Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6 - "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." Introduction: One of the greatest struggles in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let The Peace Of God Rule In Your Heart

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 10, 2005

This was a seminar conducted at the National Auxilary Meeting of the Original Glorious Church of God in Christ of the Apstolic Faith. The theme was "Let the peace of God rule in your Heart. That night my sister died I had to let the peace of God rule in

Praise the Lord. I am truly glad you decided to view this message. This is a testimony that I want to share with you. I taught this lesson on a Saturday afternoon during this assembly that night around 11:30 p.m. my only sistered died. I really didn’t understand what God was doing in my life ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15

Denomination: Apostolic

Not Just The S-Word Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024

This morning we will see one of the manifestations of a Spirit-filled life in wives and husbands.

Ephesians 5:22–24 ESV 22 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. 24 Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

In The Garden Of Surrender: Jesus' Despair And His Acceptance Of God's Will

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Sep 11, 2024

In this moment, we see a side of Jesus that resonates with all of us—the side that feels pain, fear, and even the desire for a different path. Yet, in this same moment, we also see the ultimate example of surrender and faith as Jesus submits to His Father’s will.

Brothers and sisters in Christ, today we gather to reflect on one of the most poignant and human moments in the life of our Savior: His time of despair in the Garden of Gethsemane. In this moment, we see a side of Jesus that resonates with all of us—the side that feels pain, fear, and even the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Anglican

The Attitude Of A Servant Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 30, 2021

1) Mandate (1 Peter 2:18) and the 2) Motive for Submission (1 Peter 2:19-21).

Although the literal reading of this text is for servants and masters, we will discuss the concept in a relational sense this morning to the workplace with employers and employees. Therefore, even though there is no exact parallel to such ‘servant’ status in modern society, the fact that this was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-20

Denomination: Other

Spirit-Filled Husbands Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 29, 2018

The love of husbands in Ephesians 5:25-33 shows us Spirit-filled husbands.

Today we continue our sermon series in Ephesians 5:21-6:9 that I am calling, “Focus on the Family.” The governing command for this entire section is Ephesians 5:18, where Paul commanded Christians to “be filled with the Spirit.” Then Paul said being filled with the Spirit would have four ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do We Submit Ourselves As We Should So That We Can Have A Healthy Christian Relationship?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jul 2, 2023

Submission is a frequently abused word, but it does not mean turning oneself into a doormat. Unfortunately, many do not see it that way.

Submission is a frequently abused word. It does not mean turning into a doormat. Christ, at whose name "every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth" (Philippians 2:10), presented His will to the Father, and we honor Christ by following his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Exposing The Enemy

Contributed by Bret Bone on Apr 18, 2012

This morning I would like to introduce you to our guest. Even though he‘s here every Sunday…He’s not your typical church attender. His desire is to create havoc… misery and ciaos in every life…every home…and every church all around the world. He is

Slide #1 Prayer This morning I would like to introduce you to our guest. Even though he‘s here every Sunday…He’s not your typical church attender. -He’s a murder -He’s a thief ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:12-19

Who's The Boss?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 16, 2001

A study on roles.

When this old hippie went into the military I had a crash course in discipline and authority. I bucked authority and laughed at discipline from my widowed mother and school officials. I felt there was little they could do and after all it was the sixties. Their tired old mantras and silly rules ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15-16, Genesis 1:16-18, Micah 5:2, 1 Corinthians 11:3, Romans 5:12, Ephesians 5:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Know God’s Will? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

Learning to know God's will. What is its nature, how can I discern it?

Question to be asked: I hear a lot of people say that God told them to do something. I also have a friend who says that she and God have an understanding when it comes to some of her choices. I’m wondering – how can I tell when God is directing me to do something? Intro: “How can I know God’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11, Isaiah 46:9-10, Isaiah 53:10, Acts 2:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Strong 2: Because His Grace Is... Series

Contributed by Paul Cockram on Mar 2, 2020

God’s grace is always sufficient because He is all powerful and His grace is everlasting. Nothing can match God’s power. Portions derived from outline and notes on Church Edge, and also some material was derived from the message “When I Am Weak”, submitted to Sermon Central by Kenneth Sauer

Today, we’re beginning our second message in our series, “Jesus Strong.” Last week, the message was, “Jesus Strong: Because You’re Not Strong Enough.” Today, I’ve entitled the message, “Jesus strong: Because His Grace is.” Our text will be 2 Corinthians 12:9-10. You can go ahead and turn ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Submit To One Another Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 12, 2021

Submission has to do with a “radical decision to act unselfishly toward others.”

-Building Up One Another - Submit to One Another Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. - Ephesians 5:21 Introduction Have you heard the old story of the ship captain who looked into the dark horizon one night and saw faint lights in the distance? Immediately he told his signalman ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ