Sermons on Submitted Life:

Submission Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Apr 2, 2015

What is submission, how do we do it, and to whom are we supposed to submit?

Spiritual Lifehacks - Submission Three weeks ago we began our series on Spiritual Lifehacks with rhythm -- establishing a set rhythm of time alone with God and time with other people is very important to your physical health. Two weeks ago we discussed listening to God through prayer. Tonight ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17, Colossians 3:23, 1 Corinthians 10:31, James 4:7, Matthew 18:8-9, Luke 22:42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do It God's Way

Contributed by Ryan Worley on Jun 19, 2014

WHAT DO YOU DO IF THERE IS NO OTHER WAY? Submit to God and Do it His way.

Matthew 26:36-46 I have often asked myself this question. What do you do when there is no other way but to do it God’s way? That is an overwhelming duh!!!!! You submit to God and you do it His way. I got to thinking about this one night and I started thinking about the time that Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The King We Need Vs. The King We Want

Contributed by Dasol Kang on Mar 9, 2025

See and submit to Jesus Christ as he is, not how we want him to be.

Often in our lives, we are at a crossroads, trying to determine whether we will follow what we want and what we need. It might look like this. We want a double cheeseburger with fries and a milkshake, but our body needs a salad. We want to purchase the newest iPhone or a new pick-up truck, but our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Overcoming Fear Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 22, 2007

Overcoming fear is a great and constant challenge, unless we have submitted in faith to Christ.

OVERCOMING THE FOUR “F”s: FEAR INTRODUCTION: I want to begin this morning by asking a question. Does anyone among us struggle with fear (if so, please raise your hand)? . . . Ah, I see that we even have some who are afraid of admitting that they get afraid! Let’s face it, we all have fears. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28

Denomination: Baptist

I Need Thee PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

Explores God's provision, His sufficiency, and our need to humbly submit to His will.

Hey there, family! Isn't it just amazing how we can come together, no matter where we are, and share in the Word of God? I'm so glad you're here with us today. We're about to look at a passage that, I reckon, might just change how you see your everyday life. Our passage today is from the book of ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:41

Topics: Submission

The Worst Sermon Title Ever - (The Submissive Church) - 1 Peter 5:5a Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 15, 2025

God requires us to submit to authorities. But what about when they make foolish decisions?

1 Peter 5:5 Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5

"Maturity Through Submission”

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008

When we submit to Christ, we will be able to praise the Lord who saved us.

I Peter 2:1-25 August 13, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper “Maturity through Submission” Introduction: (vs. 1-3) • Lay aside all evil speaking • Desire the milk of the Word • See that the Lord is gracious I. The Practice of Proclamation (vs. 4-10) A. Recognize you are a “living’ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discipleship: Providing Life-Changing Relationships

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Aug 19, 2013

Discipleship is the key to our church’s future. Why? In this lesson, we examine the fourth and final reason in this series.

The Key to Our Church’s Future 2 Timothy www.crbible.com/sermons Part 4 – Discipleship: Providing Life-changing Relationships Discipleship is the key to our church’s future. Why? First, because discipleship is God’s way of passing our faith along Second, because ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

Don't Look At Me, Look At Him Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Feb 3, 2003

Don’t look at me, look at Jesus. He was full of grace. He was full of truth.

Don’t Look at Me, Look at Him John 1:1-18 Pastor Jim Luthy In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Comes To His Temple Series

Contributed by John Murphy on Mar 27, 2010

Only Jesus could sit with the most educated men in Israel and astound them.

The last time, I spoke of all the signs that pointed to Messiah being born when He was and where He was and that no one seemed to care, remember or just plain covered it up. I thought this would be a good starting point for a look at the life of Christ through the scriptures We are told precious ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Marriage Instructions Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 11, 2011

This sermon addresses God's commands for wives to submit to their husbands, and for husbands to be considerate and respectful of their wives.

Introduction: A. Marriage bears the brunt of a lot of humor, and in many respects for good reason. B. Here’s a few interesting quotes about marriage: 1. Mae West said: “Marriage is a great institution, but I'm not ready for an institution yet.” 2. Rita Rudner said: “I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding The Lord's Will

Contributed by John Butler on Mar 3, 2008

A wise man once said " The Christian is one who has renounced his own will and submits to the will of God for his life in all that he does. But the problem today is most Christians don’t know how to make certain the will of God in their life.

Finding The Lord’s Will... 1) Intro... a) Read: Heb 10:7 Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God. b) Pray c)Jesus the blue print... A wise man once said " The Christian is one who has renounced his own will and submits to the will of God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Why Was Jesus Baptized?

Contributed by Tim Bond on Feb 4, 2002

Jesus’ baptism tells us something about the significance of baptism for all Christians.

Some of the most memorable events in the church are baptisms. Over the years I’ve had the privilege of participating in many baptisms, and I have to say that they are some of my greatest recollections of church. The first baptism I participated in up close and personal was my own. At age 13, on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Romans 6:2-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deciding To Suffer?

Contributed by Steve Moore on Oct 2, 2004

A look at the difficult area of suffering and how the Christian can begin to gain understanding of its purpose.

INTRODUCTION These verses are one of the all-time best passages in scripture concerning how we live & work within the work place. Submission to the grueling boss for the sake of Jesus. There’s a great 3 point sermon in here concerning Christianity in the work place. But, instead, we are going ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Grace At Home -- Part I Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 11, 2011

God's grace transforms a marriage when both partners submit to one another. Here, God says to a woman married to an unbelieving husband, "Submit to your mate, and so win him and woo him with an irresistible inner beauty."

George Hazlett’s wife made him a necktie a few years ago that he rarely wore. In fact, George had forgotten about it until one day a local men's store in Salem, Ohio, announced an “ugly tie” contest. George secretly pulled the tie from its resting place and entered it. He never ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free