Sermons on Submitting:

The Threatening Baby

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 23, 2003

Christmas Eve service, 2003. Herod wanted to be in control and lost the opportunity to know Jesus personally. Do we want to be in control so much that we can’t submit to Christ?

Herod didn’t know who he was. The King of Judea, the Great Herod, had no clue as to who this little baby boy was. Herod thought this baby was a threat. Matthew’s Gospel says that when Herod heard about the Baby Jesus from the Wise Men, he was greatly distressed. Greatly distressed? That is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Road To Happiness: Meekness Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Mar 12, 2007

When we realize our need for God and our sinfulness-our pride is broken and only then can we begin to humbly submit ourselves to God and live under His control.

The Road to Happiness-Matt. 5:5 Intro: Home Improvement-more power Similar to my experience with power tools. Power tools scare me. Too much power for me to control and feel safe. Today talk about power, power under control. Matt. 5:5 Pray -Read Matt. 5:3-5 Progression Being poor in spirit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: *other

Silence The Ignorant Talk Of Foolish Men Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 23, 2009

Our text tells us how to silence the ignorant talk of foolish people. 1- Submit to authority 2- Live as servants 3- Show proper respect 4- Love the believers

INTRO.- Ignorant talk. There is a lot of that going around. Much of it is in Hollywood. Here is some ignorant talk from foolish people. - JODIE FOSTER: "I absolutely love religions and the rituals. Even though I don’t believe in God." - BILLY JOEL: "I wasn’t raised Catholic, but I used to go ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Without The Milk Of God’s Words Less Mature Christians Will Die

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 18, 2014

God says to the spiritually young: desire milk and submit to your elders who feed it to you.God says to the spiritually mature: Feed the milk of His words, as a mother, to His lambs.

Without the milk of God’s words less mature Christians will die Hos 4:6 (God) My people (Christians) are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected (or)… forgotten (or not been fed) the law (the words) of your God. God says to the spiritually young: desire milk and ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who's The Boss? Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 10, 2018

As Christians, we must submit to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Why? (Title and sermon material adapted from Joel Preston of Sermon Central on this same Scripture Romans 14:7-12)

HoHum: “Who’s the Boss?” was a TV show that ran in the 80’s. A widower and former pro baseball player, Tony Micelli takes a job as a housekeeper from a high powered divorced executive, Angela Bower, and her son. Tony and his daughter, Samantha, move into the Bower home, where Tony’s laid back ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:7-12, Romans 6:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does Lordship Require Pt 3 (Sermon 7) Series

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 26, 2009

Within the context of addressing how Christians are supposed to behave, and specifically how they are to relate in a "Christ-like" manner with one another, Paul says, it’s all about submitting to the Lord.

essons In Lordship Part 7 What Does Lordship Require of Me? (Pt 3) Introduction: Today we are going to finish up our study on the Lordship of Christ. While this series of sermons may conclude, I can assure you, the topic of Lordship is going to be something we face every day. So far in our look ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Spoke With Authority

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Feb 7, 2022

The modern mind doesn't like to submit to authority, but if you don't recognize Jesus's authority, you don't recognize Jesus.

Three weeks ago we left off of our series on the early ministry of Jesus as he was walking out of his home town, Nazareth, very much alone, having been violently rejected by the people of the synagogue where he grew up. What a tragic story. We don’t know that he ever went back. If you missed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-37

08 - James 4:1-10 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 29, 2021

This is the 8th of 11 Studies in the Book of James. In this study we'll be looking at the root of conflict, friendship with the world, pride, humility, submitting to God, resisting the devil, repentance and more.

James 4:1-6 Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members? 2 You lust and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. Yet you do not have because you do not ask. 3 You ask and do not receive, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:5, Proverbs 3:34, Matthew 19:16-30, Exodus 20:5-6, Matthew 24:25-34, Matthew 6:24, James 1:8, James 4:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lord Directs Our Steps Series

Contributed by Obeth Jebakumar on Mar 28, 2021

It's very important to know God's Will for our life. We should be always obedient to God and submit ourselves to Him to lead us in the right path.

THE LORD DIRECTS OUR STEPS Proverbs 16:9 A man’s heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps. This verse is a good reminder for all of us. We often dream and make plans for our future. Many times, we take some decisions in life, thinking that it is the right path for our dreams to come ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9

Denomination: Methodist

The Five Woes Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020

There are two kinds of people. There are the “puffed up,” the arrogant ones that feel like they don’t like they need God. They feel no need to submit to Him or obey Him. Then there are a the righteous. This righteousness is not in themselves.

The Five Woes Habakkuk 2:5-20 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams First Baptist Church Chenoa 5-26-19 Review We have been making our way through the little Old Testament book of Habakkuk and God has been speaking to us through this prophet’s questions and cries. Let me remind you that the name ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:5-20

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Integrity Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 11, 2019

How do you live in a culture that regards truth as relative? Jesus says, “Don’t swear. Just speak the truth.” But in order to do that, you must submit to Him!

On the first day of school in a Peanuts comic strip, the teacher asks her class to write an essay about returning to school after summer vacation. Linus writes, “No one can deny the joys of a summer vacation with its days of warmth and freedom. It must be admitted however that the true joy lies in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37, James 5:12, Galatians 2:20, Jeremiah 17:9, Matthew 5:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Servant Heart Of Paul Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 5, 2022

In his closing remarks, we see the heart of Paul. He meets the practical needs of the saints. he plans but submits to God's leading. He cares for those in ministry.

1 Cor 15:1-24 ESV CONCERNING THE COLLECTION FOR THE POOR – Paul Meets the Practical Needs of People 1Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do. 2On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-24, James 2:14-17, James 4:13-16, Romans 15:25-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Making Your Relationships Work Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003

As Christ-followers, we have the responsibility to prioritize our family relationships by submitting, loving, obeying, and encouraging. We must also give attention to our jobs by working hard and by being fair.

Making Your Relationships Work During the rehearsal for her wedding a nervous bride was having a difficult time remembering all the details. Her kind pastor took her aside at the end of the night and said, “When you enter the church tomorrow, you will be walking down the same aisle you’ve walked ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Covenant Family Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Jul 8, 2002

Because the family is in covenant with God, our relationships are to be governed by the stipulations of the covenant which call us to responsibilities leading to blessing. Those duties are outlined as Wives submitting to their husbands in all things, Husb

INTRODUCTION: American Domestics: Husband and father largely preoccupied, passive at home. Largely a spectator, rather than a leader. Wife does bulk of the work and works outside of the home. Mother that takes the duties. Children as unprincipled worldlings Think of the late 20th/early 21st ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Laws

Contributed by Don Baggett on Mar 8, 2008

God has established spiritual laws that can change our circumstances. These spiritual laws, like all laws, are designed to bless us, but they only do so as we submit ourselves to them.

Our lives are constantly being effected by civil laws, natural laws, and spiritual laws. Some laws will take precedence over others. We might establish a civil law that says it’s perfectly legal to drive 55 MPH on a curvy road, but if the road becomes covered with ice, the natural law of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-7

Denomination: Baptist