Sermons on Surrendered Life:

Choose New Life

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

This sermon gives 4 reasons why it is wise to choose to live life God’s way.

January 21, 2001 Deuteronomy 30:11-20 “Choose New Life” INTRODUCTION This morning, I made a choice. I chose to heed the warning of the alarm clock and get out of bed. Then, I chose what clothes to put on for the day. I chose what to eat for breakfast or whether or not to eat breakfast ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Life I Live

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 10, 2009

What does it mean to be crucified with Christ? Paul explores this thought as he writes of his own experience.

*Galatians 2:20* *The Life I Live* “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”[1] Zealous Christians sometimes say they are trying to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

Presenting Our Body

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Nov 28, 2006

Discipleship requires surrendering our being.

PRESENTING OUR BODIES ROMANS 12:1 Avery Willis shared that God intends for the body to perform these essential functions: 1. Identification in the world – the way you look. 2. Participation in the world – the way you act. 3. Communication with others – the way you relate ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Unity-Centered Life Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 28, 2010

The best advertisement is a witness of oneness to the world.

The Unity-Centered Life John 17:20-23 Rev. Brian Bill 3/28/10 I get a kick out of amusing road signs. Here are some that I came across recently. * One yellow caution sign shows a curve ahead with a bunch of other squiggly lines going in all sorts of directions. The words underneath read, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Tell-Tale Life Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 27, 2018

Those who are twice-born reveal divine parentage through life, through confidence and through victory.

“We know that everyone who has been born of God does not keep on sinning, but he who was born of God protects him, and the evil one does not touch him.” [1] Some truths cannot be hidden. Though an evil individual may attempt to hide the evil that contaminates the soul, the sinful proclivity ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Life Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 25, 2014

In this message we will talk about the power of chasing after a life of gratitude.

Living A Life Of Gratitude #chasingaftergratitude Max Lucado – in his book ‘In the Eye of The Storm’ writes… … An old man walks down a Florida beach. The sun is setting like a huge orange ball on the distant horizon. The ocean waves are gently slapping the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Without Regret

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 24, 2022

As a follower of Christ you will be compelled to enter into spiritual battle. Paul encourages us by pointing us to Christ and the strength that is His. Therefore, let us stand firm in the victory that our Lord has won on our behalf.

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In God’s Perfect Will

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 17, 2025

God’s perfect will is the most fulfilling and rewarding path for your life. It may not always be popular, easy, or understood by others, but it is always filled with peace, purpose, and power.

WALKING IN GOD’S PERFECT WILL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:1-2 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 32:8, Ephesians 5:17, Colossians 1:9 INTRODUCTION: Walking in God’s perfect will is one of the most important pursuits in the life of a believer. God’s will is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Zephaniah: "God’s Presence Will Restore You"

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 19, 2016

Zephaniah speaks of how God came to be with us in the person of Christ, so He might be within us through the Holy Spirit.

Zephaniah served in the reign of Josiah. He became king at age 8 after his dad's assassination. Babylon was rising as an empire and Judah was worshiping idols. He began repairs on the temple, during which, they found the Book of the Law, probably Deuteronomy, or the first five books of our Old ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Broken & Hurting

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 20, 2015

Even though all bad things originate from Satan, many of our problems come from us because of the choices we make in life. We are more focused on what WE want than on what GOD wants for us.

(The video of this sermon can be seen by going to ... www.cowetanazarene.org/videos.html) More than anything else, God wants His creation of mankind to be all it can be! That includes our being joyful, blessed, knowledgeable and in love; in love with Him. The last thing He wants is for us to be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:17

Denomination: *other

A New Phase Of Life

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 15, 2011

Joshua recognized a major benchmark in Israel’s progress toward inheriting the Promised Land. Our graduates are entering a new phase of life acknowledging their past accomplishments & thereby initiating their significant work yet to be accomplished.

A NEW PHASE Of LIFE—Joshua 24:14-28 Attention: Graduates of High School & Community College Need: If you work without serving God, then you’ve chosen your god & your god is you! Joshua recognized a major benchmark in Israel’s progress toward inheriting the Promised Land. Our ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-28

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Good Life?

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Nov 18, 2011

The fruit of the Spirit is goodness. You don’t produce this fruit. You bear it. He produces it, as you abide in Jesus.

Introduction Take God’s Word, and find Galatians chapter 5 and verse 22. We’re in a series, speaking about the fruit of the Spirit. Galatians chapter 5, verse 22, says, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness” (Galatians 5:22). And then, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Galatians 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Wave The White Flag Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

The best thing that a person can do is to surrender to God - give up control, surrender the glory, yield your independence to God.

Two hundred years after Christ, China’s Han Dynasty began its ruthless conquest of neighboring territories. During a particular battle, an enemy soldier, knowing he was defeated, stripped off part of his shirt and waved it in the air. It was an act of surrender – thus began the tradition of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

We must prioritize our life for Christ.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. What does the popular song “Live Like You Were Dying” mean? a. We must reprioritize life. b. We can’t wait any longer. c. It’s now or never. 2. The song reminds us: a. Brevity of life. b. Get out of our rut. c. Realize we are human. d. Do what is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:21

Denomination: Baptist

Steal, Kill, Destroy

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Oct 14, 2019

Jesus, the Great Shepherd, wants to give you true life

Steal Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary (Eleventh Edition) Steal 1: to take the property of another wrongfully and especially as a habitual or regular practice 2: to come or go secretly, unobtrusively, gradually, or unexpectedly Have you ever been stolen from? How did you ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist