Sermons on Surrender To God:

Baptism That Transforms

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 27, 2008

What is it like to live the life of "In-Christ"?

In the language of the New Testament our text is one long sentence, so I’m going to break it up as we go along. The phrase, "IN CHRIST" provokes questions. Why is "in Christ" so important that Paul uses it over 170 times in his epistles? What does it mean? Short answer: it means “to be saved, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: United Methodist

Psalm 8 - Insignificant Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Feb 4, 2024

Exposition of Psalm 8

Verse 1 | LORD, our Lord, how magnificent is your name throughout the earth! You have covered the heavens with your majesty. • NET: how magnificent is your reputation… • LORD … YHWH…Personal Name…Covenantal Relationship) ** Jehovah ** • Lord … Adonai … King of the Universe…Authoritative ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pursuing The Call Part 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Oct 26, 2019

As we resume the study of the book of Acts, The Apostle Paul is in the spotlight for most of the remainder of the book. In Acts 16 we meet some new and key figures for the church, Timothy, Lyddia and we learn about the need in Macedonia. At each turn we see Paul pursuing the call.

ACTS Pursuing The Call – Part 1 JUNE 9, 2019 Acts 16:1-15 How To Pursue The Call of Jesus OUTLINE YOU MUST. . . Know the cost Paul came also to Derbe and to Lystra. A disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a Jewish woman who was a believer, but his father was a Greek. He was well spoken ...read more

Denomination: Other

You Foolish Baptists

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Nov 7, 2011

Sometimes we need to be shaken up, woken up from our mistaken take on what the Christian life is really all about.

There are some people in our society who believe in something called ‘channeling’ the spirits of departed people. I would be afraid to do that with the spirit of the Apostle Paul, especially on a passage like this one. One of the lost skills in modern America(cooking of food, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

The Turning Point Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 18, 2016

In this second sermon on the life of Paul, I continue to use Charles Swindoll's book, Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit. This sermon is about Saul's conversion.

Introduction: A. Once there was a woman who testified to the conversion and transformation in her life that had resulted from becoming a Christian. 1. She declared, “I’m so glad I became a Christian. Before I became a Christian I used to hate my uncle so much I vowed I’d never go ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Promise For His People Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jun 26, 2021

When the worries of life press us down, we do not have to bear them alone! Notice how much of our burden we are supposed to give to the Lord. "All your care" We are told to give it all up to Jesus!

I. A SURRENDERED PEOPLE A. V. 5-6 WE MUST SURRENDER OUR WILL TO GOD – Peter quotes Proverbs 3:34 in verse 5, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble” He says - "Clothe yourselves with Humility" literally means to "wear the apron of a slave". True humility before ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

You Have To Give Up Everything Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

Sacrifice, surrender, Lordship

THE TOUGH SAYINGS OF JESUS "YOU HAVE TO GIVE UP EVERYTHING" Mark 10: 20-26 July 11, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Leo Tolstoy once wrote a story about a successful peasant farmer who was not satisfied with his lot. He wanted more of everything. One day he received a fantastic offer. For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Under Pressure

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 1, 2008

When Jesus’ discples were called they left everything normal. This will strirr faith up among men and women.

Faith Under Pressure Text: Mark 1:16-18 And as He walked by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. 17 Then Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” 18 They immediately left ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-18, Mark 1:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Obedience Through Baptism

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 30, 2008

A message that precedes baptisms.

Last week, I talked about how God put it into Phillip’s heart to leave a great harvest revival in Samaria to go to the deserts outside Jerusalem so he could talk to one person about Jesus Christ. And I told you how Phillip went. He didn’t question God, he didn’t try to put God off, and he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:16

Denomination: *other

Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 12, 2025

Jesus wasn’t offering comfort or bling, but blood — a cross that kills self and births love, the heartbeat of true discipleship.

Prologue — The Little Athens of Palestine They had followed Him north — away from the dust and clamor of Galilee, away from the familiar crowds pressing for healing — into a region strange and foreign. The road climbed toward the foothills of Mount Hermon, where the air cooled and new sounds ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-34, Matthew 16:24-26, Luke 9:23-26, Galatians 2:20, Philippians 3:7-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

When Peter Died To Self

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 7, 2013

Jacob had his Jabbok, Abraham had his Mt. Moriah, Paul had his Damascus road and Peter had his encounter with Jesus on the Sea of Galilee's shores. That's where Peter began a new life living solely for Christ.

WHEN PETER DIED TO SELF Jn. 21:1-8,14-22. INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Agatha Longworth, age 78 and rather deaf, had a tendency to shout when she went to the Catholic confessional. 2. When the priest, Father Leo Dankin, asked her to speak more quietly, since everyone in the church could hear, she ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Twelve Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2014

Jesus calls the twelve disciples.

Mar 3:13-19 And he went up on the mountain and called to him those whom he desired, and they came to him. 14 And he appointed twelve (whom he also named apostles) so that they might be with him and he might send them out to preach 15 and have authority to cast out demons. 16 He appointed the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Difference One Hour Makes

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 22, 2026

One hour doesn’t seem like much—until it’s the hour that matters most. In Gethsemane, while Jesus wrestled in prayer, His closest disciples slept through the moment that could have changed everything. The question is: what are we missing because we’re not paying attention in our hour?

The Difference One Hour Makes Mark 14:32-42 One hour can make all the difference in the world. Ask every one of us on that first Sunday morning after daylight savings time. Our body just doesn’t seem to adjust to that one hour of time. We never get it back, even when the clock turns back. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Methodist

In The Potter's Hands Series

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Aug 15, 2019

Isaiah 64: 8 But now, O LORD, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand.

Jeremiah 18:1-6 The word which came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying, 2 Arise, and go down to the potter's house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words. 3 Then I went down to the potter's house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels. 4 And the vessel that he made of clay ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:8, Isaiah 45:9, Isaiah 29:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Modern Day Disciples Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jul 13, 2004

I start with the Question, "Is there a difference between a Christian and a Disciple?" This sermon talks about the cost involved in Discipleship, it’s not easy being a Modern Day Disciple.. it will cost you everything.

Modern Day Disciples Pastor Glenn Newton July 4, 2004 Text: Luke 14:25-33 LK 14:25 Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: 26 "If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters--yes, even his own life--he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:24-33

Denomination: Nazarene