Sermons on Surrendering:

Chasing Wisdom PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 23, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking divine guidance, finding wisdom in God's Word, and surrendering our decisions to God's will.

Warm greetings, beloved family in Christ. It is truly a joy to gather with you all today, in this sacred space where we can bask in the presence of our mighty God. As we come together, let's remember that we are not here by coincidence, but by divine appointment. In the grand tapestry of life, our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:9, Romans 11:33, Psalm 32:8, Psalm 119:105

Topics: God's Guidance, Decision

Get Rich In God: Jesus Is Coming PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 24, 2024

This sermon explores the immeasurable value of knowing Christ, encouraging believers to surrender all for the sake of gaining a deeper relationship with Him.

Welcome, beloved family in Christ. It is always a joy to gather together in the House of the Lord, unified by our common faith, bound by the love of Christ, and driven by the power of the Holy Spirit. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here to seek God's face, to hear His ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8

Topics: Getting Rich, God

The Cry Of Desertion PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024

This sermon explores the lessons of faith, trust, and surrender we can learn from Jesus' moment of divine desertion on the cross.

Good morning, beloved. I am so glad to see each one of you here today. There is something uniquely beautiful about the gathering of God's people in unity and love, and it's a privilege to be part of this congregation. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. You see, God has a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46

Topics: Life Lessons, Jesus' Cry, Desertion

More Than Admiration

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 19, 2025

True discipleship demands more than admiration of Jesus—it requires repentance, obedience, and a heart surrendered to His Word.

More than Admiration Luke 11:27-32 Have you ever longed to see Jesus perform a miracle—to witness the blind receive sight, the mute speak, or demons cast out? Many in Jesus' day saw exactly that… and still walked away unconvinced. Why? Because what God seeks is not spectators—but surrendered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

We Shall See Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 8, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' illustration of His mission and the nature of true discipleship, emphasizing the joy found in a life surrendered to Christ.

Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy to be with you in the house of the Lord today, a place where we come together as a family, united in our love for Christ and our desire to know Him more deeply. We gather here, not as strangers meeting by chance, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, bound ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Topics: Bearing Fruit, Dying

Choices Make A Difference PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2025

Wholehearted obedience to God, not partial or conditional surrender, is the true expression of faith and trust, bringing us into deeper relationship with Him.

Some of us know the tug-of-war inside the heart: the whisper of God on Sunday and the noise of everything else on Monday. We mean well. We sing loud. We even start strong. But somewhere between the amen and the alarm clock, our obedience gets edited, trimmed, negotiated. Can you relate? I can. We ...read more

Topics: Starting, Staying

Pornography And Immorality PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025

True freedom is found not in following worldly desires, but in surrendering to Christ, who offers cleansing, strength, and grace for purity of heart.

Church family, I’m so grateful we’re together today. You look across a room like this and you see faces, but the Father sees stories—stories of hope and hurt, of wins and wounds, of prayers whispered in the dark. He sees the real you, and He smiles with a shepherd’s kindness. He knows the tug of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:28, Job 31:1, 1 John 2:16, 1 Corinthians 6:18

Topics: Sexual Sin, Lust, Pornography

The Benefits Of Righteousness

Contributed by Jeff Steele on Oct 18, 2000

Paul has concluded his argument about faith and righteousness we read in this morning’s text.

Paul has concluded his argument about faith and righteousness we read in this morning’s text. Now, he pushes forward with the benefits of faith-producing righteousness. Note that the text begins with the word, “Therefore” which we could read, “As you can plainly see.” He continues, “...since we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Kaph - Psalm 119:81-88 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 26, 2012

God’s word is a word of promise… but that promise is not always fleshed out in plain and simple terms. But the ONE thing we CAN rely upon is that God’s promise, whether complex or simple… it is the promise of the Almighty and we must surrender to that pro

KAPH January 25, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wednesday Bible Study Series Psalm 119:81-88 (ESV) – 11 of 22 Kaph – 11th letter of the Hebrew alphabet… 81My soul longs for your salvation; I hope in your word. The word the psalmist uses here that is translated as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:81-88, Psalm 119:97-104

Denomination: Baptist

I Give You Me Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

Generosity, gratitude and obedience

I GIVE YOU ME! Gal. 2:20 (p824) Nov. 28, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever had something you really didn't want to give up? I mean something you loved, were comfortable with…something that you knew you should get rid of, but you just kept holding onto it. Maybe its something like ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Real Significance" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 18, 2010

Jesus tells us how to bear fruit that will last.

(READ TEXT) We are called to reject religion & place our faith in Christ, so we might experience real life, enter into real relationship, understand real truth, know real power, enjoy real freedom & live a life of real significance. The key verse in our passage for today is John 15:16. As we look ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Pt. 1 - Self Denial Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 17, 2014

An in depth study of the demands of true discipleship.

"Three Laws of the Discipleship" Pt. 1 -- Self Denial Matthew 16:24-28 Introduction: As I begin today's message let me say that the definition of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ has changed radically from what the Savior spoke of in this section of Matthew's Gospel. In this chapter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Baptist

Pursuing His Presence!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Apr 25, 2013

Wee need to seek and follow and pursue after God with a passion comparable to the way He seeks us out!

A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary. Because thy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

“i Am The Light Of The World” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 14, 2013

What does it mean to follow Jesus, the light of the world?

John tells us that Jesus spoke these words during the Feast of Tabernacles (John 7:2). On the evening of the first day, there was a ceremony called the “Illumination of the Temple” which involved the ritual lighting of four golden oil-fed lamps in the Court of Women. These lamps were ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

Did God Step Out Of His Comfort Zone?

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 15, 2013

I have called you to step out of your comfort zone and get involved with serving God, but is this something God is calling us to do that He himself is not willing to do? Let's look at Phil 2 and see...

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 15, 2013 Date Preached: March 17, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Easter Series Sermon Title: Did God Step Out of His Comfort Zone? Sermon Text: Philippians 2:4-8 [ESV] Introduction: For the past several weeks… well ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4-8

Denomination: Baptist