Sermons on Surrender Obedience:

The Great Commission Or The Great Omission?

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Apr 29, 2009

Jesus’ Great Commission to make disciples of all nations is often poorly understood and the challenge not taken up. Here is a "Great Omission". What might the ’C’ stand for?

26.4.09 THE GREAT ‘OMMISSION’ Mtt 28:19-20 Acts 1 1-8 NOTE: It will be helpful to listeners if a simple Powerpoint presentation is put together as follows: 1. The Great Ommission 2. The Great Commission Matthew 28:19-20 Matthew 28:19-20 3. Missing (Then prepare slides that gradually ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Surely The Arm Of The Lord Is Not Too Short To Save …"

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Feb 6, 2018

God is able to do anything for us; It is our sins that separate us from Him, but if we repent, His hands are not too short that He cannot save us.

This teaching is based on my understanding of Isaiah 59:1from the Spirit of God. Depending on the translation you use, the word 'Surely' may mean: Certainly; Listen; Behold; See; Look; etc. Speaking of the arm of the Lord, it is the power of God. We hear God saying to Moses in Num. 11:23 that His ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by John Stackhouse on Jun 2, 2016

The Articles of Faith of the Church of the Nazarene: IV The Holy Spirit

A young Luke Skywalker and an aging Obi-Wan Kenobi were in a Chinese restaurant having a meal. Skillfully using his chopsticks, Obi-Wan deftly dished himself a large portion of noodles into his bowl, then topped it off with some chicken and cashew nuts. All this was done with the consummate ease ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17, John 14:8-17

Denomination: Nazarene

How Are You Connected?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 23, 2025

True connection to Christ is measured not just by association, but by fruitfulness, dependence, and daily relationship.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “I AM THE TRUE VINE” INTRODUCTION: WHAT KIND OF CONNECTION? We live in a world full of connections—Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, social networks. But just because something’s connected doesn’t mean it’s working, thriving, or fruitful. Jesus doesn’t just ask if we’re ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

4 Reset Your Future Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Jan 29, 2026

The future can often feel uncertain and overwhelming, but the Bible reminds us that hope is found not in knowing the plan, but in trusting the One who leads us. Drawing from Jeremiah 29:11 and Proverbs 3:5–6, this message invites us to place our future back in God’s hands.

Introduction: Thinking About the Future As we come to the final week of this Reset series, I want to ask a simple but important question: How do you feel when you think about the future? For some, the future feels exciting — full of possibility and hope. For others, it brings uncertainty, worry, or ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 3:5-6

Great Commission PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Emphasize the importance and responsibility of the Church in fulfilling the Great Commission, relying on the transformative power of the Gospel to change lives.

Good morning, church family! Now, don't you just love that feeling of being given a task that has eternal significance? That's exactly how we should feel about the Great Commission that Christ gave to us in Matthew 28:19-20. It says, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Topics: Disciple, Nation

Empowered By The Holy Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

God equips us with His Holy Spirit to empower us to live a righteous and faithful life, and we should always remember and appreciate this powerful truth.

Good morning, family. We're diving into the book of Acts today, specifically, Acts 1:8. It says, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Isn't that powerful? God doesn't ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Topics: Holy Spirit, Empowerment, Successful Living

God Wants To Do Something New PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to persevere in faith, forget past failures, and embrace the new opportunities God is creating in their lives.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sanctuary of solace, this haven of hope, this dwelling of divine love. We gather here not as strangers, but as a family knit together by the thread of faith, stitched by the hands of our Heavenly Father. We are not here by accident, but by divine appointment. Each of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Topics: New Opportunity

Are You Ready To Conquer Your Canaan? Series

Contributed by Robert Jones on Jun 21, 2001

Moving into the Spiritual life that God wants you to be in

ARE YOU READY TO CONQUER YOUR CANAAN? JOSHUA 5:1-13 Verse 1 tells us that the heathen nations in Canaan saw the powerful manner in which the Lord brought His children through the Jordan and that they were totally demoralized by these events ------It would seem that they were ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

God's Elijah

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Jun 14, 2006

If God could use such a man then He should be able to use men the same way today.

What a great man of God Elijah was. Here is a man that God used mightily. Here is a man of the OT who had great miracles manifested through him. Listen to the great miracles that happened in this mans life: *Increases the oil of the widow of Zarephath: 1 Kings 17:17-24. *Raises the son of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Adventure - Trusting God With My Life Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Aug 19, 2006

Trusting God with our "things", with our very life is a big step of faith that all Christians need to take.

14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16 for it is written: "Be holy, because I am holy." 1 Peter 1:14-16 Don’t ever lose Hope, Don’t ever give up….. Why? Because You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Knowing God's Will For Certain

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 9, 2009

Never be stuck wondering what the next step is again but learn how to confidently know God’s will and direction for your life.

KNOWING AND OBEYING GOD’S WILL FOR YOUR LIFE Mt. 21:28-30 - "What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, ’Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’ ’I will not,’ he answered, but later he changed his mind and went. "Then the father went to the other son and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Truth, Love, And The Word Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Apr 7, 2009

what is truth? These are the famous words of Pilate, just before he gave in to the accusations of the crowds and the chief priests to have Jesus crucified. But instead of asking ‘what’ is truth, perhaps he should have asked ‘who’ is truth? Who is the trut

Truth, Love & the Word 1 Peter 1:22-25 22Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from the heart.[a] 23For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Living In God's Presence Following God's Guidance

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 8, 2010

There is a promised provided in this proverb. If we take God at HIs word and live in HIs presence, we can take advantage of His promises, and take serious HIs direction.

Intro: What is the greatest promise in the entire Bible? The greatest promise in all the Bible is the one that we take the most for granted. It is the promise God’s presence. Many read the Bible but not to hear God’s voice. Many pray but not to bathe in God’s presence. Many ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Our Authority Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 17, 2021

Adam was able to exercise this power over creation with the word of his mouth, until the day he disobeyed the command of God. The day Adam and Eve disobeyed, they lost this authority that God had bestowed on them.

Psalm 91 - Study 32 - Our Authority We read in Psalm 91:13, “You will have power to trample on lions and poisonous snakes.” (ERV) Our studies on Psalm 91 hitherto have described in detail the protection that is available to those who have made the Lord their refuge and dwelling place. Psalm 91 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:13

Denomination: Other