Sermons on Submit Yourself:

Countering The Critics Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 19, 2015

Whenever you attempt to do anything great for the glory of God, expect opposition. So when it comes, pray, proceed with the work, and protect yourself as much as possible.

This last fall (September 19, 2014) when Apple introduced its iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, a group of workers from Teardown.com lined up at 5 a.m. at various stores in Austin to buy the devises. Then they returned to the company's offices, where engineers began disassembling the new products. One of the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Chronos: James #8 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 28, 2022

Make no mistake conflict comes from the evil one and true peace comes from God

A few weeks ago, we started a year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament today. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying through time back to the start of the early church. We will be doing this by walking ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace & Truth Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 7, 2011

This world is constantly seeking and searching for PEACE, but the cold stark reality is that until they submit to REAL TRUTH, there cannot be any TRUE PEACE. Paul understood this and laid out a template for discovering and experiencing the TRUE PEACE God

Sermon Brief Date Written: September 29, 2011 Date Preached: October 2, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Philippians Sermon Title: Peace & Truth Sermon Text: Philippians 4:5-9 [ESV] Introduction: If I had a title to give this sermon this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

When You Don't Know What To Do

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Feb 25, 2024

Whether you believe yourself to be a good decision maker or have trouble picking out clothes in the morning. Know that God wants to help do the proper things in life.

The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed: Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-10, Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 21:22, 1 Thessalonians 5:15-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving As A Good Thing

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

This sermon gives the top ten reasons why to think of giving as a good thing.

March 25, 2001 2 Corinthians 8-9 “Top ten reasons to think of giving as a good thing” INTRODUCTION 1. It shows your TRUST in God to take CARE of you. (8:2; 9:8) 2. It is a recognition of the fact that God OWNS us. (8:5) 3. It helps to make sure that no one GOES WITHOUT. (8:13-15) cf. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 3, 2024

Christ teaches us to no longer live our old life before Christ and to put on the new self which God created.

BI: Change comes as put off the old self and put on the new self by being renewed in the truth. We are in our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. Ephesians chapter one through three describes what God has done in us while chapter four through six calls us to live out what God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keys To Attracting Divine Favour

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 7, 2025

Divine favour is a gift, but it is not random. It is attracted by how we live, how we relate with others, and how we walk with God. Love, integrity, humility, obedience, praise, and prayer create an atmosphere where favour thrives.

KEYS TO ATTRACTING DIVINE FAVOUR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 3:3-4 Supporting Texts: Psalm 5:12, Esther 2:15-17, Genesis 39:21, Daniel 1:9, Luke 2:52 INTRODUCTION: Divine favour is the supernatural grace and kindness of God that positions an individual for exceptional ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being Filled With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 20, 2001

Corinth was a congregation blessed with a multitude of gifts from the Spirit of God... and yet Paul told them they were unspiritual.

OPEN: I suspect that almost everyone knows who Bert and Ernie, the Cookie Monster and Big Bird are. They were among the muppet stars on a popular children’s show: Sesame Street. During the filming of each show, some lucky parents were allowed to bring their children on stage and be part of the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Are Wonderful

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Do you feel good about yourself? About your life? It is so easy to not feel very good about ourselves.

1. Do you feel good about yourself? About your life? It is so easy to not feel very good about ourselves. So easy that we so easily believe that to be a Christian and to take our faith seriously, we should never feel good about ourselves. That to feel good about ourselves is a great sin. After all, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Great Salvation

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Apr 10, 2003

Our salvation is Great! How about yours? Can your salvation pass the test given in this message? Check it out and see for yourself.

A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism "Our Great Salvation" By Evangelist Gary Huckaby Hebrews 2:1-4 "Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Mighty Warrior

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

What is spiritual warfare really about and how as a believer do you defend yourself from attack while not giving ground to Satan?

How many of you have read Frank Peretti’s books like "This Present Darkness?" Peretti changed the Christian idea of spiritual warfare forever by his descriptions of sliming slithering demons plotting to tempt and attack Christians and keep pre-Christians from giving their lives to Jesus Christ. I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Why Do We Study The Word Of God?

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 19, 2007

If you study the Word just for knowledge then you need to reconsider. Study to show yourself approved by learning to trust God’s Word.

October 21, 2007 Morning Worship Text: 2 Timothy 2:15 Subject: Study Title: Why Do We Study the Word of God? There are things in this life that people tend to shy away from. One is political debate. Nobody wants to talk about politics because it always leads to heated discussion that ends up in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Your Personal Worth

Contributed by David Diyanni on May 6, 2007

When you see yourself as "the pearl of great price" you will finally begin to understand how much you are really worth!

What Is Your Personal Worth? The Pearl of Great Price Matt 13:44-46, Malachi 3:17, Exodus 19:5 Introduction 1. We have started a sermon series on the parables of Jesus. These are stories that He told often instead of a sermon. Simple stories that helped people get a better picture of how God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Vineyard

Looking The Lost In All The Wrong Places

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jul 20, 2004

Ask yourself the Questions; Where did Jesus look? Then ask; Where should I look? Finally; How should I look?

LOOKING FOR THE LOST IN ALL THE WRONG PLACES Text: Luke 15:3-10 Intro: There was a song some time ago entitled "looking for love in all the wrong places" People do need love, but are often looking in the wrong place for it. The bible says "God is Love" we know the most loving one in all creation ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Happy Christian

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Sep 13, 2003

How are you expressing yourself to a lost world? Christians ought to be the happiest people around. Our text looks at how to be a happy Christian.

How to be a Happy Christian 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. INTRODUCTION Who here today wishes to be happy? – (Just raise your hands.) “Several years ago the #1 song on the pop charts was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist